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Zimplats Q1 2027 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 TU earnings summary27 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
No lost-time injuries; mined volumes fell 5% QoQ and 1% YoY, while 6E metal in concentrate declined 5% QoQ and rose 3% YoY.
6E head grade was stable QoQ and YoY; milled volumes fell 4% QoQ and increased 2% YoY.
Financial highlights
Total operating costs were US$173.7M, down 16% QoQ and up 7% YoY; lower power use during furnace maintenance and reduced engineering maintenance drove the QoQ decline.
Cash costs of metal produced were US$155.3M, down 36% QoQ and up 2% YoY.
Outlook and guidance
Furnace maintenance began 1 September, with a return to operation scheduled by end-October 2026; accumulated concentrate inventory is expected to be smelted during the remainder of FY2027.
Mupani Mine remains on track for full capacity of 3.6M tonnes per annum by FY2029; the Phase 2A solar project is expected to complete commissioning in Q2 FY2027, lifting solar generation to 80MW.
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Latest events from Zimplats
- PGM price strength drove a profit rebound as mine renewal and energy security remain priorities.ZIM
H2 2026 - 6E metal output surged 179% sequentially as costs rose and key projects advanced on schedule.ZIMQ4 2026 TU
- Final metal output plunged on smelter downtime, raising costs, while key projects advanced.ZIMQ3 2026 TU
- Production up, profit down as PGM prices fell; major projects and cost controls advanced.ZIMH2 2024
- Revenue up 8% to US$826.6m, profit after tax US$40.5m, major projects commissioned.ZIMH2 2025
- Net profit surged 3,376% year-over-year on strong metal prices and higher sales volumes.ZIMH1 2026
- 6E metal output dropped 24% on higher costs, while major expansion projects advanced.ZIMQ1 2026 TU
- 6E head grade and mined volumes rose, but final product output fell amid smelter ramp-up.ZIMQ1 2025
- Operating cash costs fell 4% year-over-year as production and capital projects progressed.ZIMQ4 2024
Next Zimplats earnings date
H1 202725 Feb, 2027
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Next Zimplats earnings date
H1 202725 Feb, 2027
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Zimplats Holdings Limited is a platinum mining company based in Guernsey. The company is primarily engaged in producing platinum group metals (PGM) and other associated metals such as nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver. Zimplats operates several mines located in the Great Dyke region of Zimbabwe, specifically in Ngezi, and has processing facilities in Selous and Ngezi. The company manages five underground mines that supply ore to three concentrator modules. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, and its shares are listed on the ASX.