Atico Mining Corporation announced operating results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2015 from its El Roble mine. The company reported production of 3.88 million pounds of copper contained in concentrates; an increase of 33% over fourth quarter 2014. Production of 3,436 ounces of gold contained in concentrates; an increase of 4% over fourth quarter 2014. Average processed tonnes per day of 729; an increase of 32% over fourth quarter 2014. Copper and gold head grades of 3.34% and 2.63 grams per tonne; a decrease of 7% and 29% over 2014. Copper and gold recovery of 94.4% and 72.7%; increase of 3% and 5% over fourth quarter 2014.

The company reported production of 12 million pounds of copper contained in concentrates; an increase of 32% over 2014. Production of 10,994 ounces of gold contained in concentrates; an increase of 15% over 2014. Average processed tonnes per day of 626; an increase of 35% over 2014. Copper and gold head grades of 3.24% and 2.81 grams per tonne; a decrease of 4% and 15% over 2014. Copper and gold recovery of 94.1% and 69.2%; increase of 3% and 3% over 2014.