Zimplats Reports Quarterly Results: Production and Costs Update

Zimplats strategy involves setting up integrated projects, including development of new mines, expansion of smelter, construction of an additional concentrator and base metal refinery, a sulfuric acid plant, and building a 110 MW solar power plant — (File Picture)

Zimplats Holdings Limited has released its quarterly report for the period ended 31 March 2026, highlighting key developments in production, costs, and major projects.

The company recorded one lost-time injury (LTI) during the quarter, with management committed to achieving a zero-harm workplace. Mined volumes decreased by 1% from the prior quarter but improved 17% year-on-year. However, 6E head grade decreased by 1% and 2% from the previous quarter and year-on-year, respectively. Milled volumes improved by 15% year-on-year but were 6% lower from the prior quarter.

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Total operating costs declined by 2% from the prior quarter, in line with reduced mining production and milling volumes. However, costs increased by 22% year-on-year, driven by higher open-pit production, export commissions, labor, and maintenance costs. Cash costs per 6E oz increased by 29% and 27% from the prior quarter and year-on-year, respectively.

Key projects are progressing as planned. Mupani Mine development: is on track to achieve full-scale production of 3.6 million tonnes per annum by FY2029.

Smelter expansion and SO₂ abatement: implementation continues as planned.

The 45MW Phase 2A solar project: is progressing as planned, with completion expected in H1 FY2027.

Tailings storage facility (TSF) expansion: Phase 2 is progressing well, securing concentrator operations through to FY2049.

SMC Base Metal Refinery refurbishment: cumulative spend of US$36 million against a budget of US$190 million.

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