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Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE: NEXA) is a prominent player in the global non-ferrous metals market, primarily focusing on zinc production while also generating copper, silver, and gold as byproducts. With over 65 years of expertise in the industry, Nexa operates as a low-cost, integrated producer, maximizing efficiency through its vertically integrated operations.
Nexa's business is divided into two main segments: Mining and Smelting. The Mining segment involves mineral exploration and the production of zinc and copper concentrates. This segment is currently driven by five long-life mines located in the central Andes region of Peru and the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Their sixth mine, Aripuanã, is being ramped up in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.
The Smelting segment includes the refining and recovery of zinc metal from concentrates and other secondary materials. Nexa operates three smelters: two in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and one in Cajamarquilla, Peru, which boasts the title of the largest smelter in the Americas. This segment generates the majority of the company's revenue.
Nexa Resources continues to make strides in sustainability and innovation. In March 2024, they announced the suspension of operations at the Morro Agudo Complex in Brazil, aligning with their strategy to optimize their portfolio and improve cash flow. This decision underscores their commitment to disciplined capital allocation and long-term value maximization for shareholders.
The company is also focused on enhancing its operational efficiency and safety standards. Despite challenging market conditions and the recent fatalities at the El Porvenir and Vazante mines, Nexa remains committed to achieving zero fatalities and improving safety protocols. Their focus on high performance is propelled by inspirational leadership and significant investment in the development of their talented workforce.
Geographically, Nexa has a diverse presence, operating in countries such as Brazil, Peru, the United States, Switzerland, Japan, Argentina, South Korea, Colombia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, among others. This extensive reach allows them to effectively navigate the complexities of the global metals market.
Nexa's forward-looking strategies include robust mineral exploration programs aimed at identifying new mineralized zones in their existing mines and expansion projects. They plan to conduct over 66,000 meters of drilling in 2024, focusing on both brownfield and greenfield targets, to ensure sustained growth and resource replenishment.
In terms of financial performance, Nexa reported solid operating results for the first quarter of 2024, despite lower global zinc prices and other macroeconomic challenges. Their disciplined approach to capital expenditure and portfolio optimization ensures they continue to deliver value to stakeholders, reinforcing their position as a leading and sustainable investment option in the mining industry.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) reported strong financial results for 2024, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing 76% to US$714 million from US$406 million in 2023. Net revenues grew 8% to US$2,766 million, while net loss decreased 36% to US$187 million. The company achieved positive consolidated cash flow for the first time since Aripuanã investments, with free cash flow of US$107 million in Q4.
Operational highlights include zinc production of 327kt (2% decrease from 2023), copper production of 36kt (7% increase), and zinc metal/oxide production of 595kt. The company maintained production within guidance across all metals, with copper exceeding the upper range. CAPEX totaled US$277 million, below the revised guidance.
Strategic developments include the completion of Morro Agudo Complex sale, Pukaqaqa greenfield project divestment, and Board approval for the first phase of Cerro Pasco Integration Project. The company ended 2024 with US$640 million in total cash and reduced its net leverage ratio to 1.7x from 3.3x in 2023.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has released its Q4 and full-year 2024 exploration drilling results. The company completed 229,148 meters of total drilling, including 63,779 meters of exploration drilling (8% below target) and 165,369 meters of mining infill drilling. Q4 exploration drilling reached 19,121 meters across Peru (12,910m), Brazil (4,937m), and Namibia (1,273m).
Notable results include significant mineral intercepts at multiple sites: Cerro Lindo's Orebody 8B showed 4.65m at 2.89% Zn; Aripuanã's Massaranduba target yielded 10.1m at 8.04% Zn; Vazante's Sucuri target revealed 4.7m at 15.18% Zn; and El Porvenir's Integración target demonstrated 28.7m at 3.07% Zn.
For 2025, Nexa plans 82,340 meters of drilling, with 62% allocated to Peru. Q1 2025 exploration plans include 13,360 meters across Peru and Brazil.
Nexa Resources has announced its operational results for 2024 and outlook for 2025-2027. The company achieved its consolidated mining production guidance, with zinc production at 327kt, copper exceeding expectations at 36kt, lead at 69kt, and silver reaching 12MMoz.
Metal sales totaled 591kt, meeting mid-range guidance, driven by improved performance at Cajamarquilla and Juiz de Fora smelters. The company successfully achieved its consolidated run-of-mine mining costs and C1 cash cost guidance, which was reduced by 65% in October 2024, through improved operational efficiencies and cost management.
Notable operational highlights include a 10% increase in Cerro Lindo's zinc production, Aripuanã's significant growth with zinc production up 43%, and stable performance at Cajamarquilla smelter with 327kt in metal sales. However, Morro Agudo operations ceased in April 2024 following its sale, and Três Marias faced challenges with a fire incident in December 2024 affecting electro-filters.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has announced a new dividend policy effective January 1, 2025. The policy targets an annual dividend distribution of up to 20% of free cash flow pre-events, with a minimum payment of US$0.08 per common share. The dividend amount will be determined based on multiple factors, including cash balance, free cash flow, earnings, leverage ratio, capital investments, future cash flow projections, market volatility, and strategic planning.
The policy applies to distributions related to fiscal year 2024 onwards and defines free cash flow pre-events as cash flow before accounting for significant, non-recurring, or extraordinary events such as debt amortization, new funding, dividend payments, and other extraordinary outflows.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has completed the sale of Minera Pampa de Cobre S.A.C. (MPC), which owns the Chapi copper mine, to Quilla Resources Peru S.A.C. The transaction involved the transfer of all shares, rights, titles, and interests in Chapi to Quilla, following the fulfillment of all closing conditions. This sale completion follows a previously disclosed agreement between the parties.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has increased its equity stake in Tinka Resources through a non-brokered private placement. Nexa acquired 9,859,155 units at C$0.10 per unit, totaling C$985,915.50 (US$700,000). Each unit includes one common share and half a warrant, with each whole warrant allowing purchase of one additional share at C$0.15 within 18 months.
Following this transaction, Nexa's ownership in Tinka increased from 18.23% to 19.86% (81,202,208 shares), plus 4,929,577 warrants representing 56.68% of outstanding warrants. Nexa's warrant exercise is restricted to maintain ownership below 19.99% unless approved by TSXV and Tinka's shareholders.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has completed the previously announced sale of the Pukaqaqa Project to Olympic Precious Metals The transaction involved the transfer of 100% of shares in Compañia Minera Cerro Colorado S.A.C., which holds the mineral properties of the Pukaqaqa Project located in Peru's Huancavelica region. The completion follows the fulfillment of all closing conditions, with Nexa transferring all shares, rights, titles, and interests in Pukaqaqa to Olympic.
Nexa Resources reported solid Q3 2024 results with net income of US$6 million, compared to a net loss of US$64 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to US$183 million from US$87 million year-over-year, driven by higher zinc prices and improved by-products contribution. Net revenues increased 9% to US$709 million. Free cash flow reached US$51 million despite negative working capital variation. Zinc production was 83,000 tons, down 5% year-over-year, while copper production remained flat at 9,000 tons. The company reaffirmed its 2024 production guidance and revised mining cash cost guidance downward.
Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) has reaffirmed its 2024 guidance for total zinc and lead production in its mining segment. The company has also announced updates to production guidance for specific mines while lowering its mining cash cost and capital expenditures guidance for 2024. This update suggests potential operational cost improvements while maintaining production targets.
Nexa Resources has released its exploration drilling and assay results for the third quarter of 2024. The press release appears to be incomplete as it only contains the announcement of the results without providing specific details about the drilling outcomes, locations, or any quantitative data from the exploration activities.
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