Nexa Resources Provides Update on Atacocha Mine Operation
Nexa Resources has reported a temporary suspension of production at the Atacocha San Gerardo open pit mine due to illegal roadblocks from the Machcan community. Although mine production is currently affected, the company states there has not been a significant impact on overall production, as Atacocha contributes approximately 0.2kt of zinc weekly, which is less than 3% of its total output. Nexa remains focused on community engagement and dialogue to resolve the issue, with 2022 production guidance remaining unchanged.
- 2022 production guidance remains unchanged.
- Atacocha mine contributes less than 3% of total zinc production, minimizing overall impact.
- Temporary suspension of production at Atacocha due to protests.
- Mine activities limited to critical operations, affecting workforce utilization.
LUXEMBOURG / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2022 / Nexa Resources S.A. ("Nexa Resources" or "Nexa" or the "Company") (NYSE:NEXA) informs that production at the Atacocha San Gerardo open pit mine is temporarily suspended.
The Machcan community has illegally blocked the road access to the mine due to protest activities and while there has been no material impact on Atacocha's production to date, mine production has been suspended, and activities are limited to critical operations with a minimum workforce to ensure proper maintenance.
Nexa remains committed to the social development of its host communities and continues to pursue an active dialogue with the local community and authorities for a peaceful resolution of this situation.
The 2022 production guidance is not expected to be materially affected and remains unchanged. On a weekly basis, Atacocha produces approximately 0.2kt of zinc, accounting for less than
About Nexa
Nexa is a large-scale, low-cost integrated zinc producer with over 60 years of experience developing and operating mining and smelting assets in Latin America. Nexa currently owns and operates five long-life underground mines - three located in the Central Andes of Peru and two located in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil - and is developing the Aripuanã Project as its sixth underground mine in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Nexa also currently owns and operates three smelters, two located in Brazil and one in Peru, Cajamarquilla, which is the largest smelter in the Americas. Nexa was among the top five producers of mined zinc globally in 2021 and also one of the top five metallic zinc producers worldwide in 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie.
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