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Nexa Resources S.A. operates as an integrated polymetallic producer with zinc as its main product, combining mining and smelting assets in Latin America. Company news commonly covers operating results from its mining and smelting segments, zinc, copper, lead and silver production, metal sales, cost guidance, and the effect of metal prices on earnings and cash flow.
Updates also focus on Nexa's five polymetallic mines in Peru and Brazil, its zinc smelters at Três Marias, Juiz de Fora and Cajamarquilla, mineral reserves and resources, exploration drilling, sustainability reporting, permitting matters, and operating developments at assets such as Aripuanã, Cerro Lindo, Atacocha, El Porvenir and Vazante.
Nexa (NYSE: NEXA) reported first-half 2026 exploration results, highlighting brownfield drilling success at the Vazante mine in Brazil and El Porvenir in Peru. Key intercepts include 5.1 meters grading 13.93% Zn, 0.26% Pb and 9.09 g/t Ag at Vazante, and 64.7 meters grading 6.33% Zn, 2.71% Pb, 0.09% Cu, 502.08 g/t Ag and 0.30 g/t Au at El Porvenir, with a higher-grade 19.0-meter sub-interval.
In 1H26, Nexa drilled 123,455 meters, comprising 99,116 meters of infill and 24,339 meters of exploration drilling across Peru and Brazil, including 8,399 meters in early-stage greenfield projects. For 2H26, Nexa plans 40,490 meters of exploration drilling (24,440 meters in Peru and 16,050 meters in Brazil), increasing activity versus the first half. The company has revised its 2026 exploration drilling program to 66,805 meters, up 12% from 59,870 meters, while maintaining its 2026 mineral exploration and project evaluation guidance.
Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) confirmed awareness of ongoing negotiations between shareholder Votorantim S.A. and Boliden AB regarding Votorantim’s interest in Nexa. The company expects to hold discussions with Boliden about a potential transaction but notes there is no certainty any agreement, terms, or timing will be reached.
Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) held its Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings on June 25, 2026, with 93,445,211 shares voted, representing 70.56% of outstanding votes. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including 2025 accounts, board reelections, auditor appointment, and several Articles of Association amendments.
The meetings approved a share premium reimbursement totaling about US$17.5 million, or approximately US$0.132136 per common share, payable August 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 28, 2026.
Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) updated the market on the Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru after the May 13, 2026 incident. Electrolysis lines are fully running and one casting line is producing zinc bars. Nexa expects a 2Q26 loss of about 7kt (~2% of annual refined zinc output), to be recovered in 2H26. 2026 sales guidance is unchanged and no material financial impact is currently anticipated, while the incident’s cause remains under investigation.
Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) temporarily suspended operations at its Cajamarquilla smelter in Peru after a fire on May 13, 2026. The fire was contained and personnel were evacuated. There were no fatalities; four people were injured and are in stable condition.
Portions of the smelter infrastructure were damaged, but the company currently does not expect a material impact and is coordinating with authorities while investigating the cause and assessing the restart timeline.
Nexa (NYSE: NEXA) reported 1Q26 net income of US$118 million and Adjusted EBITDA US$283 million (up 126% YoY). Net revenues totaled US$888 million (up 42% YoY). Aripuanã set a quarterly zinc record of 13 kt. Cerro Lindo silver streaming stepped down, raising Nexa's retained share to 75% from 2Q26. CAPEX was US$72 million; net debt closed at US$1,481 million with net debt / LTM Adj. EBITDA of 1.59x. Cerro Pasco Integration Phase I remains on schedule.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) published its 2025 Sustainability Report covering January 1–December 31, 2025. The report details initiatives across environment, workforce, and communities and is organized into three chapters: About Nexa, ESG at Nexa, and Strategic and Priority Topics.
The report was prepared aligned with IIRC, GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks, includes a supporting databook for performance data, and was externally assured by Bureau Veritas Brazil.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. SEC and posted it on SEDAR+ and its investor site. Shareholders can request hard copies of audited financial statements free of charge.
Nexa also filed an updated Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources (MRMR) report as of December 31, 2025, prepared under NI 43-101, which underpins its long-term production outlook and asset valuation.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) reported its 2025 year-end Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources update. Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves rose 4.4% to 115.1 Mt containing 4,047 kt zinc (3.52% average grade). Additions of 282 kt Zn partly offset 373 kt depletion; replacement ratio ~92.4%. Life-of-mine extensions include Vazante to 2034 and Aripuanã to 2041. Measured & Indicated resources (ex-reserves) totaled 3,120 kt Zn; Inferred resources at 6,935 kt Zn. Key drivers: infill and extension drilling, updated metal price assumptions, and mine design revisions.
Nexa Resources (NYSE:NEXA) reported net income of US$223 million in 2025 versus a US$187 million loss in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA of US$772 million (up 8%). Net revenues were US$3.0 billion and EPS was US$1.00 for the year. LTM net debt/Adjusted EBITDA improved to 1.7x at year-end 4Q25.
Full-year investments totaled US$352 million. Production had a strong 4Q25 with zinc quarterly records, while total annual production and smelting volumes declined modestly. The Board recommended a distribution of ~US$17.5 million to be paid subject to AGM approval.