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Nyrstar announces temporary suspension of mining and milling activities at Campo Morado mine

http://www.nyrstar.com/investors/en/news/Pages/1897256.aspx

Nyrstar NV (NYRSY)

Regulated information

25 February 2015

Nyrstar NV ("Nyrstar" or the "Company") today announced that mining and milling activities at its Campo Morado mine located in the Mexican state of Guerrero have been temporarily suspended as a precaution due to deteriorating security in the state.

As previously communicated, production at the operation has been intermittently disrupted since 13 November 2014 due to issues associated with security in the region. This was initially because of an illegal blockade of the mine entrance by non-affiliated union activists and now due to contractors and unionised mine workers being subjected to systematic intimidation.

Certain activities related to site maintenance, environmental safeguards and site security will continue during the suspension. The Company has withdrawn employees not required for these activities from the site and is working with its security advisors and the Mexican authorities to implement appropriate safeguards and security measures that will allow the recommencement of production.

Nyrstar is committed to the safety of its people and expects that with the support of the local, state and federal authorities and the implementation of additional security measures and safeguards operations can recommence at the mine. The suspension will have a negative impact on Q1 2015 mining production volumes and the Company cannot at this stage advise as to when the temporary suspension of operations will be lifted.

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About Nyrstar
Nyrstar is an integrated mining and metals business, with market leading positions in zinc and lead, and growing positions in other base and precious metals; essential resources that are fuelling the rapid urbanisation and industrialisation of our changing world. Nyrstar has mining, smelting, and other operations located in Europe, the Americas, China and Australia and employs approximately 6,500 people. Nyrstar is incorporated in Belgium and has its corporate office in Switzerland. Nyrstar is listed on Euronext Brussels under the symbol NYR. For further information please visit the Nyrstar website, www.nyrstar.com


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