Nexa Resources Statement Regarding Boliden's Announcement

Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE: NEXA) ("Nexa Resources", "Nexa" or the "Company"), in response to the announcement issued by Boliden AB ("Boliden") earlier today, confirms that it is aware of ongoing negotiations between Votorantim S.A. ("VSA") and Boliden regarding VSA's interest in the Company and expects to be in discussions with Boliden regarding a potential transaction impacting the Company. While these discussions are ongoing, there can be no certainty or assurances as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached or as to the terms or timing of any such transaction. The Company does not intend to make any additional comments regarding this matter unless and until it is determined that additional disclosure is appropriate or necessary.

About Nexa Nexa is a large-scale, low-cost, integrated polymetallic producer, with zinc as our main product. We have over 65 years of experience developing and operating mining and smelting assets in Latin America. We currently own and operate five polymetallic mines - four long-life underground (two in the Central Andes region of Peru and two in Brazil, in the states of Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso) and one open-pit mine in the Central Andes region of Peru. We also own and operate three zinc smelters - two in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil (Três Marias and Juiz de Fora), and one in Lima, Peru (Cajamarquilla), which is the largest zinc smelter in the Americas.