Nexa Resources reports second quarter 2026 production results
2026-08-19 11:26:48 [Print]
Nexa Resources S.A., one of the world's leading zinc producers, has announced its production results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
Mining Operations
Zinc production reached 79 kt in Q2 2026, representing an 8% increase year-over-year, driven by higher ore grades, while remaining broadly stable on a sequential basis. Lead output rose by 2% both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter to 15 kt. Copper production, however, declined by 31% year-over-year and 2% sequentially to 6.3 kt, reflecting lower head grades at the Cerro Lindo and Aripuan? operations.
Smelting Operations
Zinc metal and oxide production totaled 125 kt, down 10% year-over-year and 15% quarter-over-quarter. Sales volumes reached 134 kt, marking a 7% decline year-over-year and an 8% decline sequentially. These decreases primarily reflect the temporary suspension of activities at the Cajamarquilla smelter following the fire incident in May.
Mining Operations
Zinc production reached 79 kt in Q2 2026, representing an 8% increase year-over-year, driven by higher ore grades, while remaining broadly stable on a sequential basis. Lead output rose by 2% both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter to 15 kt. Copper production, however, declined by 31% year-over-year and 2% sequentially to 6.3 kt, reflecting lower head grades at the Cerro Lindo and Aripuan? operations.
Smelting Operations
Zinc metal and oxide production totaled 125 kt, down 10% year-over-year and 15% quarter-over-quarter. Sales volumes reached 134 kt, marking a 7% decline year-over-year and an 8% decline sequentially. These decreases primarily reflect the temporary suspension of activities at the Cajamarquilla smelter following the fire incident in May.
Zinc Oxide 99.7%min EXW China
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China's zinc oxide producers' inventory to production ratio statistics by province by month
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