Production of Central Asia Company

Central Asia Metals produces copper, zinc, and lead, with recent operations showing growth and strong efficiency in Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.Copper Production – Kounrad, KazakhstanCentral Asia Metals' Kounrad operation is a dump-leach, solvent extraction-electrowinning copper mine in Kazakhstan. In 2025, Kounrad produced 13,311 tonnes of copper, with fourth-quarter output of 3,478 tonnes, slightly above the planned budget despite adverse weather early in the year. Copper sales for 2025 totaled 13,122 tonnes, reflecting strong operational performance and high realized copper prices during the period . For the first five months of 2026, Kounrad's copper production reached 5,141 tonnes, surpassing the same period in 2025 (4,953 tonnes). The company expects full-year 2026 copper production to be 12,000–13,000 tonnes, with typically stronger output in the second half due to favorable weather conditions for dump-leach operations .Zinc and Lead Production – Sasa Mine, North MacedoniaThe Sasa zinc/lead mine in North Macedonia also reported strong results. In 2025, the mine exceeded 820,000 tonnes per year in both tonnes mined and milled, with improved head grades for zinc. Zinc production in concentrate for the first five months of 2026 totaled 7,566 tonnes, up from 7,397 tonnes in 2025. Lead production remained stable, with 2025 output at 11,142 tonnes, and minor changes in average received prices offsetting slightly higher production . Full-year 2026 guidance for Sasa is 18,000–20,000 tonnes of zinc concentrates and 26,000–28,000 tonnes of lead concentrates, reflecting continued operational efficiency and favorable market conditions .Operational HighlightsCentral Asia Metals emphasizes efficiency and profitability, achieving high EBITDA margins (44% in 2025) and maintaining a strong balance sheet with minimal debt. The company focuses on safe, sustainable, and responsible mining practices, aiming to maximize output while minimizing environmental and social impacts . The combination of high metal prices, operational efficiency, and strategic production planning positions CAML to continue delivering strong results and shareholder returns in 2026 and beyond .