Nexa Reports 2Q26 Net Income of US$98 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of US$286 Million

* Adjusted EBITDA increased 78% year-over-year on higher mining and smelting results. * Aripuanã commissions and starts up fourth tailings filter. * Cerro Lindo silver streaming stepdown became effective in May, supporting stronger cash generation going forward. Luxembourg, Luxembourg--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2026) - Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE: NEXA), one of the world's largest zinc producers, today reported net income for the second quarter of 2026 of US$98 million, compared to US$13 million in 2Q25 and US$118 million in 1Q26. Adjusted EBITDA reached US$286 million, up 78% year-over-year, while net revenues totaled US$908 million, up 28% year-over-year.

The year-over-year improvement was primarily driven by higher zinc prices, a stronger contribution from by-products, a higher share of zinc concentrate sourced from Nexa's own mines and lower operating costs. The recovery of Peruvian operations also supported improved mining performance during the quarter, with treated ore volumes increasing 11% sequentially.