The halt in activity follows another pause last month in the Snow Lake region after Manitoba declared an evacuation order, asking thousands to leave their home as wildfires burned thousands of acres across Canada. Its Manitoba operations had produced 60,354 ounces of gold in the first quarter. "We expect a quick and safe return to full operations as soon as possible, and we will continue to work with local and provincial authorities to ensure continued rebuilding of our communities after this difficult wildfire season," said Rob Carter, Hudbay's Senior Vice President, Canada. However, the company stated that its activities near Flin Flon remain unaffected, as the wildfires are not located near the town. It also reiterated its annual production forecast despite the temporary shutdowns. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about Hudbay Minerals was still in the 'bullish' (63/100) territory, while retail chatter was 'high.'