有色金属海外季报：艾芬豪2025Q4铜产量同比减少48.1%至6.94万吨，锌产量环比增加16.6%至6.14万吨

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [5] Core Insights - In Q4 2025, copper production at the Kamoa-Kakula mine decreased by 48.1% year-on-year to 69,419 tonnes, while zinc production increased by 16.6% quarter-on-quarter to 61,444 tonnes [2][4] - The Kamoa-Kakula mine achieved a total copper production of 389,000 tonnes in 2025, aligning with the revised annual production guidance of 380,000 to 420,000 tonnes [2][9] - The Kipushi project saw a significant increase in zinc production, with a year-on-year growth of 89.1% in Q4 2025, attributed to capacity enhancements and improved power supply [4][6] Production and Operational Highlights - Copper production in 2025 included a record output of 144,000 tonnes from the Phase III concentrator, which processed 6.4 million tonnes of ore, exceeding the design capacity by approximately 30% [3][9] - The average copper recovery rate for the Kamoa-Kakula mine was 85.6% for the year, with the Phase III concentrator achieving a record recovery rate of 88.2% in Q4 [11] - The Kipushi concentrator's zinc production reached 61,444 tonnes in Q4 2025, with a notable increase in ore processing capacity following a successful technical upgrade [4][11] Future Production Guidance - The Kamoa-Kakula mine's 2026 production guidance is based on various assumptions and estimates, with a median copper production target of 400,000 tonnes, representing about 80% of the smelter's total capacity [9][12] - The smelter is expected to ramp up to an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes by the end of 2026, prioritizing the processing of concentrates from the Phase I, II, and III operations [9][12]