Press statement

Fatality on Nyrstar’s Immel Mine site in East

Tennessee
Mascot, TN 37806, July 13th, 2021

Nyrstar regrets to confirm that this afternoon around 12:30pm EST an incident at the Immel Mine
within its East Tennessee operations led to a colleague tragically losing his life and two colleagues
sustaining injuries while performing their duties.

Nyrstar immediately activated emergency protocols and notified the relevant authorities. Next of kin
have been informed. The injured employees were transported to hospital for treatment.

The possible cause of the incident is not yet known. Nyrstar is undertaking a review of the accident
and is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities. Safety remains a priority for Nyrstar.

The company extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased
employee who had worked at the mine for the past 11 years.

Nyrstar is offering counselling and other support to colleagues who have been affected by this tragic
incident.

About Nyrstar
Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead. Nyrstar
has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and employs over
4,000 people. The company’s global operations are located close to key customers and major
transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August
2019, Nyrstar’s operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the
global commodities industry, providing a stable long term platform for its marketing leading
operations worldwide.
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Media contact
E. Jason Davis – General Manager Nyrstar East Tennessee Mines
Jason.Davis2@nyrstar.com – M: +1 615 304 0403

Ronica Hageman – Human Resources Manager

Ronica.Hageman@nyrstar.com – M: +1 865 369 6622

Gytha Steenvoorden – Global Head of Communications

Gytha.Steenvoorden@nyrstar.com - M: +31 6 1333 5894