Nexa Resources S.A. reported production results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. For the quarter, the company reported zinc production of 90 kt rose by 21% compared to fourth quarter 2022, mainly explained by the increase in treated ore volume from all the mines and higher production at the Aripuanã mine. Compared with third quarter 2023, zinc production increased by 3%, mainly due to the higher volumes from Cerro Lindo, Atacocha, and Morro Agudo, in addition to further production from the Aripuanã ramp-up. The smelting segment delivered total production (zinc metal and oxide) of 144 kt in fourth quarter 2023, down 8% from fourth quarter 2022, mainly driven by lower volumes in Cajamarquilla and Três Marias. Compared to third quarter 2023, production was down 4%, also impacted by lower volumes from these two smelters units.

For the year, the company reported production of Zinc was 333 kt, Copper production was 33 kt, Lead production was 65 kt, Silver production was 10 MMoz.