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Global zinc and lead mine cost summary
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The 2025 annual average C1 plus sustaining cost has fallen year-on-year on a composite costing basis, driven by the lower realised benchmark treatment charge. The majority of zinc miners will remain cash positive on a C1 plus sustaining basis as the breakeven cost is expected at the 99th percentile.
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- Zinc and lead mine cost summary Q4 2025 update
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