Core Viewpoint - Kenmare Resources plc provided a trading update for Q3 2025, highlighting production challenges due to upgrades at the Wet Concentrator Plant A and a decline in global market conditions affecting demand and pricing for titanium minerals and zircon [4][6][27]. Production Overview - The Moma Mine produced 298,400 tonnes of Heavy Mineral Concentrate (HMC) in Q3 2025, a 16% decrease year-on-year, primarily due to a 19% decrease in excavated ore volumes [9][14]. - Ilmenite production was 209,000 tonnes, down 19% year-on-year, while primary zircon production was 12,300 tonnes, down 16% year-on-year [15]. - Total shipments of finished products were 227,400 tonnes, a 25% decrease year-on-year, attributed to reduced shipping capacity [16]. Operations Update - The upgrade project for Wet Concentrator Plant A is on track, with commissioning of new dredges and feed preparation modules beginning in October 2025 [5][21]. - The capital cost for the WCP A upgrade project remains at $341 million, with expectations to achieve nameplate capacity by the end of 2025 [23]. Market Conditions - Global demand for mineral sands products softened, leading to a decline in prices for Kenmare's products [27][29]. - One customer has indicated it will not take contracted volumes in H2 2025, affecting Kenmare's sales strategy [17][29]. - The zircon market remained subdued, but demand for Kenmare's high-grade zircon was stable in China and Europe [32]. Corporate Update - Discussions with the Government of Mozambique regarding the extension of Moma's Implementation Agreement are ongoing, with the company focused on securing its contractual entitlements [24][25]. - The company is pursuing payment for approximately $9.3 million in unpaid invoices due to a customer's financial distress [29].