Nexa Resources Reports Net Income and Resilient 1Q25 Performance

Financial Performance - Nexa Resources reported a net income of US$29 million in 1Q25, reversing a net loss of US$12 million in 1Q24 and US$111 million in 4Q24, reflecting improved operating income and favorable foreign exchange impacts [2][3] - Adjusted EBITDA for 1Q25 was US$125 million, slightly down from US$128 million in 1Q24 and US$197 million in 4Q24, primarily due to higher costs and lower smelting sales volume [3] - Net revenues in 1Q25 were US$627 million, an 8% increase from US$580 million in 1Q24, driven by higher LME metal prices for zinc and copper, despite lower smelting sales volume [4] Operational Challenges - The company faced operational challenges due to atypical rainfall in Pasco and extreme precipitation in Aripuanã, impacting production stability [3][8] - Treated ore volume in the mining segment decreased by 10% year-over-year and 9% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting operational difficulties across multiple sites [7] - Zinc production in 1Q25 totaled 67kt, down 23% from 1Q24, primarily due to lower output across all units except Atacocha [10] Capital Expenditure and Strategy - CAPEX in 1Q25 totaled US$50 million, focused on sustaining investments, with full-year guidance remaining unchanged at US$347 million [5] - Nexa executed a US$500 million bond issuance in early April 2025 as part of a liability management strategy to extend debt maturity and optimize capital structure [6] - The company is advancing the Cerro Pasco Integration Project, aimed at improving operational efficiency and extending the life of the mining complex, with construction expected to begin in 2Q25 [15] Production and Sales - Zinc metal and oxide production totaled 133kt in 1Q25, representing a 4% decrease year-over-year and 12% compared to 4Q24 [12] - Zinc metal and oxide sales reached 130kt in the quarter, down 6% from 1Q24 and 14% from 4Q24, primarily due to lower production volumes [13] - Copper production in 1Q25 totaled 8kt, up 2% year-over-year, while lead production decreased by 31% year-over-year [11] ESG and Corporate Highlights - Nexa introduced its first fleet of hybrid loaders for underground mining in Peru, supporting its decarbonization strategy [16] - The company published its 2024 Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting environmental, social, and financial achievements [19] - Moody's affirmed Nexa's 'Ba2' rating and revised the outlook from 'negative' to 'stable', while S&P reaffirmed its 'BBB-' investment grade rating with a stable outlook [19]