Glencore's 2025 Own-Source Zinc Production Rises 7% YoY, 2026 Guidance Set

Published: Jan 30, 2026 18:14
[Zinc Concentrate Production Information] Glencore's own-source zinc production in Q4 2025 was 260,000 mt, and its full-year 2025 own-source zinc production totaled 969,400 mt, up 7% YoY, primarily benefiting from higher zinc grades at the Antamina mine and increased production at the McArthur River mine. Glencore's own-source zinc production guidance for 2026 is 700,000-740,000 mt.

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