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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 Resources (NYSE:NEXA) announced that its controlling shareholder Votorantim S.A. signed a definitive agreement to transfer its controlling stake in Nexa to Boliden AB via a share-for-share exchange. Votorantim will receive 0.250 newly issued Boliden common shares for each Nexa common share it owns.
After completion, Boliden is expected to hold 64.68% of Nexa’s total shares and voting rights, becoming the controlling shareholder, while Votorantim is expected to own about 7% of Boliden. Closing is targeted for Q1 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Boliden has also agreed, following closing, to launch a cash voluntary tender offer for remaining Nexa minority shares using the same 0.250 exchange ratio and Boliden’s 20‑day VWAP as reference, and to conduct mandatory tender offers for certain listed Peruvian subsidiaries.
Nexa (NYSE: NEXA) reported 2Q26 net income of US$98 million, up from US$13 million in 2Q25 and slightly below US$118 million in 1Q26. Adjusted EBITDA reached US$286 million, a 78% year-over-year increase, on net revenues of US$908 million, up 28% year-over-year, driven by higher zinc prices, stronger by-product contributions, greater self-supply of concentrate and lower operating costs.
Mining zinc production was 79kt (+8% YoY), while copper output declined to 6.3kt (-31% YoY). Smelting zinc production was 125kt (-10% YoY), impacted by the temporary suspension at Cajamarquilla after a May fire, with operations normalized in June. Net leverage improved to 1.40x on LTM Adjusted EBITDA of US$1,055 million.
The Cerro Lindo silver streaming threshold was reached, reducing the streamed share from 65% to 25% from May, enhancing recurring cash generation. Nexa increased total CAPEX for the Cerro Pasco Integration Project from US$138 million to US$180 million and shifted completion of the tailings pumping system to 1Q27, with pumping expected to start in early 3Q27. Shareholders approved a US$17.5 million share premium reimbursement and renewed board mandates. S&P reaffirmed Nexa’s BBB- rating with Stable outlook in June, then placed it on CreditWatch negative in July due to potential changes in control discussions involving Votorantim and Boliden.
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.