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(1) South 32 Business and Strategy Update Presentation. 14 May 2025
(2) South 32. Primary demand represents requirement for zinc in concentrates and represents smelter production adjusted for smelter production losses, zinc from secondary plants and zinc in residues and secondaries.
(3) Panmure Liberum Equity Research 17 June 2025

Zinc plays a crucial role in green energy technologies like solar panels and wind turbines, as well as in battery technology for electric vehicles. 

Zinc is used in the galvanising process to protect steel from rust, a vital process for infrastructure, transportation, and many other industries. 

Zinc is used in various applications, including alloys (like brass and bronze), die-casting, sunscreens, and even in human health supplements. 

Demand for zinc is expected to rise significantly as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy and as more countries embrace renewable energy. 

There are concerns about potential future mine supply and potential supply chain disruption.

Zinc is designated as a critical mineral by many governments and respected non-governmental organisations such as the International Energy Agency and the World Economic Forum.

Our projects offer the potential for local zinc supply into European markets providing supply chain resilience and economic prosperity.

approach underpins our way of doing business as we develop our assets for the benefit of all. 

Future-facing metal critical for energy transition & infrastructure

Zinc is a critical metal for our future. 

Zinc is one of the world’s most versatile and essential materials.

It is the fourth most used metal in the world behind iron, aluminium and copper.

It plays a critical role in enabling green technologies such as solar and wind power.

Zinc-ion batteries are also considered safer than lithium-ion batteries for use in electric vehicles.

Primary demand expected to exceed production by ~4Mt to 2034, presenting an opportunity similar to copper(1)

Zinc protects wind turbines and solar panels from corrosion, helping renewable infrastructure last longer and perform more reliably.