Nexa Resources S.A. announced operational results for the third quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported zinc production of 83 kt compared to 103 kt a year ago. Copper production was 10 kt compared to 9 kt a year ago. Lead production was 12 kt compared to 15 kt a year ago. Silver production was 2,197 koz compared to 2,162 koz a year ago.

For the year, the company reported zinc production of 361 kt compared to 373 kt a year ago. Copper production was 38 kt compared to 39 kt a year ago. Lead production was 51 kt compared to 52 kt a year ago. Silver production was 8,901 koz compared to 7,986 koz a year ago. Gold production was 25 kt compared to 22 kt a year ago.

For the year 2020, the company expects zinc production to be in range of 338 kt to 375 kt, Copper production to be in range of 40 kt to 46 kt, Lead production to be in range of 50 kt to 55 kt, and Silver production to be in range of 8,825 koz to 9,230 koz.

For the year 2021, the company expects zinc production to be in range of 348 kt to 395 kt, Copper production to be in range of 36 kt to 42 kt, Lead production to be in range of 61 kt to 71 kt, and Silver production to be in range of 9,750 koz to 10,770 koz.

For the year 2022, the company expects zinc production to be in range of 371 kt to 422 kt, Copper production to be in range of 40 kt to 47 kt, Lead production to be in range of 67 kt to 84 kt, and Silver production to be in range of 10,460 koz to 11,615 koz.