Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A. invests in, operates, explores for, produces, and commercializes mineral deposits for corporate clients.
The company’s polymetallic portfolio includes zinc, copper, lead, silver, and other minerals. Its
operations are located in Brazil and Peru.
In 2017, the company executed 93,699 meters of diamond drill holes and developed 3,705 meters of underground exploration works. During 2017, the company consolidated the treatment capacity of the Cerro Lindo MU at 21,000...
Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A. invests in, operates, explores for, produces, and commercializes mineral deposits for corporate clients.
The company’s polymetallic portfolio includes zinc, copper, lead, silver, and other minerals. Its
operations are located in Brazil and Peru.
In 2017, the company executed 93,699 meters of diamond drill holes and developed 3,705 meters of underground exploration works. During 2017, the company consolidated the treatment capacity of the Cerro Lindo MU at 21,000 tpd—obtaining authorization for the beneficiation concession. In 2017, the company executed 71,764 meters of diamond drill holes and recategorization. In 2017, the company focused its efforts at the Atacocha MU on stabilizing operations in the San Gerardo area, which contributes 3,350 tpd. It also performed geological mapping and crosssections in El Padrino, to evaluate the potential for the expansion of resources.
During 2017, the company focused on the development of conceptual studies for Magistral and Pukaqaqa, with a production capacity of 30,000 tpd ROM5, seeking to lower the projects’ Capex and Opex; as well as the performance of FEL1 studies. The company also arranged to obtain the permits necessary to perform bore holes and drilling in each project. The company’s mineral exploration activities in 2017 remained focused on moving forward with exploration activities for the Guadalupe and Alpamarca Prospects.
The company’s centers of operation are situated in the District of Chavín, Province of Chincha, Department of Ica, where the Cerro Lindo Mining Unit is located; the District of San Francisco de Asís de Yarusyacán, Province and Department of Pasco, where the El Porvenir Mining Unit is located, property of its subsidiary Milpo Andina Perú S.A.C.; and the District of San Francisco de Asís de Yarusyacán, Province and Department of Pasco, where the Atacocha Mining Unit is located, property of its subsidiary Compañía Minera Atacocha S.A.A.
Nexa Resources El Porvenir S.A.C.: This company’s corporate purpose is to engage in mining activities.
Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A.: This company’s corporate purpose is to engage in mining activities. It is the owner of the Atacocha Mining Unit.
Compañía Magistral S.A.C: This company’s corporate purpose is to engage in mining activities.
Nexa Resources UK Limited: This company is engaged in the commercialization of metals.
Main Customers
In 2017, the company’s main zinc customer was Nexa Resources Cajamarquilla S.A., which accounted for 98% of the total sales of this metal.
History
The company was founded in 1936. It was formerly known as Compañía Minera Atacocha S.A.A. and changed its name to Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A. in 2017. The company was incorporated in 1936.