South 32 Q1 2026: Zinc Production Down 13% QoQ Amid Lower Metal Grades

Published: May 9, 2026 16:27

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[South 32 Releases Q1 2026 Production] South 32 released its Q1 2026 report, which showed that the company's zinc concentrates production was 9,100 mt in the quarter, down 13% QoQ, as the increase in ore throughput was offset by planned lower metal grades.

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