Company Overview

Nexa Resources S.A. is a global zinc producer engaged in the mining and smelting of non-ferrous metals, with operations spanning Latin America and commercial reach across international commodity markets. The company primarily produces zinc, copper, and lead, along with associated by-products such as silver, gold, and sulfuric acid, serving industrial customers in the construction, automotive, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Its revenue base is largely driven by the sale of refined zinc and zinc alloys, complemented by copper concentrates and precious metal by-products.

The company traces its origins to the mining and metallurgical activities of Votorantim Group, a long-established Brazilian industrial conglomerate. Nexa Resources S.A. was formed through the consolidation of Votorantim’s zinc assets and later became a publicly listed company, with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Over time, Nexa evolved into a vertically integrated metals producer with both upstream mining assets and downstream smelting capabilities, positioning itself as one of the largest zinc producers globally.

Business Operations

Nexa operates through two primary business segments: Mining and Smelting. The Mining segment encompasses the exploration, development, and operation of polymetallic mines producing zinc, copper, lead, and precious metals. The Smelting segment focuses on processing zinc concentrates into refined zinc metal and alloys, as well as producing sulfuric acid as a by-product. This integrated structure allows the company to capture value across the metals supply chain and mitigate exposure to concentrate treatment charges.

Operations are concentrated in Brazil and Peru, where the company controls multiple underground and open-pit mines, as well as large-scale smelting facilities. Key operating subsidiaries include Nexa Recursos Minerais S.A. in Brazil and Nexa Resources Peru S.A.A. in Peru. Nexa also maintains long-term commercial relationships with global concentrate suppliers and customers, supporting both internal feedstock needs and third-party processing.

Strategic Position & Investments

Nexa’s strategic direction emphasizes operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation, and the optimization of its existing asset base. Growth initiatives have focused on extending mine life at operating assets, improving recovery rates, and advancing large-scale development projects, most notably the Aripuanã Project in Brazil, which represents a significant long-term source of zinc and copper production.

The company continues to invest in modernization, automation, and environmental management across its operations, aligning with increasingly stringent regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations. While Nexa has selectively pursued acquisitions and asset rationalization, its strategy has generally prioritized organic growth and brownfield expansions over large-scale mergers. The company remains majority-controlled by Votorantim S.A., which provides strategic oversight and financial support.

Geographic Footprint

Nexa’s operational footprint is centered in South America, with major mining and smelting assets located in Brazil and Peru. Brazil hosts several mining operations and development projects, while Peru is home to both significant mining assets and the Cajamarquilla zinc smelter, one of the largest in the Americas.

Commercially, Nexa sells its products into North America, Europe, and Asia, leveraging established global metals trading networks. Although its physical operations are regionally concentrated, the company’s exposure to international commodity markets gives it a global economic footprint influenced by worldwide industrial demand and metals pricing dynamics.

Leadership & Governance

Nexa Resources S.A. is governed by a board of directors with representation from its controlling shareholder, Votorantim S.A., and independent members. The leadership team emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and long-term value creation, with a strategic vision centered on sustainable mining practices and disciplined growth.

Key executives include:

• Ignacio Salazar – Chief Executive Officer
• Bruno Villa – Chief Financial Officer
• Marcelo Castelli – Chairman of the Board
• Carlos Rodolpho – Vice President, Operations
• Germano Martins – Vice President, Commercial

Certain executive role details and tenure dates vary across public disclosures; where differences exist, data is inconclusive based on available public sources.