Glencore Reports 17% Decline in Q1 2026 Zinc Production, Updates Annual Guidance

Published: May 19, 2026 16:33

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[Glencore Releases Q1 2026 Report] Glencore published its Q1 2026 report. The report showed that its own zinc production for the quarter was 176,900 mt, down 17% YoY, primarily reflecting the Lady Loretta mine reaching the end of its mine life at year-end 2025, as well as reduced contributions from Kazzinc due to resequencing of own-source raw materials. Glencore's own zinc production guidance for 2026 was 700,000-740,000 mt.

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