Nexa Resources Suspends Operations at Cajamarquilla Zinc Smelter After Fire

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Nexa Resources has temporarily suspended operations at its Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru due to a fire, which caused infrastructure damage and injured four people.

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• Cajamarquilla Smelter Operations Suspended

  Operations at the Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru have been temporarily suspended following a fire incident.

• Injuries Reported

  Four individuals (one employee, three contractors) sustained injuries and are in stable condition; no fatalities occurred.

• Infrastructure Damage

  The incident caused damage to portions of the smelter infrastructure, with the cause under investigation.

• Company Anticipates No Material Impact

  Based on current information, Nexa Resources does not anticipate a material financial impact from the incident.

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Nexa Resources has temporarily halted operations at its Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru following a fire. While the company reports the fire is contained and no fatalities occurred, four individuals sustained injuries. The smelter, noted as the largest in the Americas, has sustained infrastructure damage. Although Nexa does not anticipate a material financial impact, the duration of the operational suspension and the full extent of the damage remain under investigation, introducing uncertainty for production and revenue.