Press release
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Consolidated Zinc Limited (ASX: CZL; “Consolidated Zinc” or “the Company”) reports that on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at around 11 p.m. (Chihuahua time), a group of armed criminals entered the Plomosas mine, taking the security guard and employees of the captive Plomosas and lock them up in a sea container.
The gunmen stole around 90 tonnes of zinc and lead concentrates valued at ~ S $ 90,000. All security guards and employees were not injured during the incident and are being counseled and supported.
The Company’s Mexican subsidiary, Minera Latin American Zinc SAPI de CV (“MLAZ”) is working with the Mexican Federal Police and the Mexican military, who will provide greater security in and around Plomosas over the coming months.
The Company continues to examine the impacts of the theft, which will include a deferral of plant upgrade capital expenditures of up to US $ 90,000, which is slated for implementation in Q4 2021 through Q1. quarter of 2022 and other initiatives may be implemented. .
This announcement has been authorized to be issued to ASX by the directors of the Company.
For more information contact: Brad Marwood Managing Director 08 6400 6222
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