Jan 17 (Reuters) - Hudbay Minerals Inc HBM.TO :
* Hudbay announces 2017 production and cost guidance and management appointment
* Production of zinc in concentrate in 2017 is forecast to increase by approximately 25% compared to 2016 production
* 2016 copper and precious metals production from constancia mine in Peru exceeded 2016 guidance
* Production of copper and precious metals contained in concentrate in 2017 is forecast to decrease by 17% and 5%
* Sustaining capital expenditures are expected to be $185 million in 2017
* Sees 2017 total capital expenditure $272 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: HBM.TO
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