Nexa Resources S.A. (NEXA) saw its stock price soar 6.73% during intraday trading on Wednesday.
The sharp rise follows reports that a fire at the company's Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru has been brought under control. The Cajamarquilla facility is the largest zinc smelter in Latin America, according to Nexa.
While the blaze resulted in several worker injuries, the containment of the fire likely alleviated investor concerns about potential prolonged operational disruptions at a critical asset, driving the positive price movement.