Hindustan Zinc to Double Output by 2027

28 Oct 2024 CW Team

This initiative will involve the construction of additional smelters and mining facilities, along with improvements in efficiency and automation across existing operations. Hindustan Zinc, a part of the Vedanta Group, is India’s largest integrated producer of zinc and lead, and the planned investment underscores the company’s ambition to fortify its position in the global zinc market.

A significant aspect of this expansion is the integration of sustainable practices and renewable energy sources. Hindustan Zinc is committed to incorporating solar and wind energy within its operations, aligning with its targets to achieve carbon neutrality in the coming years. The investment will also include upgrading technology to reduce emissions, decrease energy consumption, and improve recycling processes, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

The company’s focus on scaling up production while enhancing sustainability aligns with India’s growing emphasis on green industry practices. Zinc, known for its critical role in corrosion protection and battery production, has experienced a surge in demand, particularly due to its applications in electric vehicles, renewable infrastructure, and galvanization. This project marks a pivotal step for Hindustan Zinc in responding to both domestic and international market demands.

With zinc playing a critical role in sectors such as construction and energy storage, Hindustan Zinc’s capacity expansion places it strategically to meet the needs of global markets, while also advancing India's mineral production capabilities. This initiative is expected to generate numerous economic and employment opportunities, especially within Rajasthan where the company’s primary operations are based, furthering economic development in the region.

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Hindustan Zinc is set to invest up to USD 2 billion over the next few years to double its production capacity by 2027, responding to rising global zinc demand and its applications in renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. CEO Arun Misra announced that the investment is part of a larger strategic expansion, aiming to increase production from the current capacity of 1.2 million tons to over 2.5 million tons per annum. This initiative will involve the construction of additional smelters and mining facilities, along with improvements in efficiency and automation across existing operations. Hindustan Zinc, a part of the Vedanta Group, is India’s largest integrated producer of zinc and lead, and the planned investment underscores the company’s ambition to fortify its position in the global zinc market. A significant aspect of this expansion is the integration of sustainable practices and renewable energy sources. Hindustan Zinc is committed to incorporating solar and wind energy within its operations, aligning with its targets to achieve carbon neutrality in the coming years. The investment will also include upgrading technology to reduce emissions, decrease energy consumption, and improve recycling processes, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. The company’s focus on scaling up production while enhancing sustainability aligns with India’s growing emphasis on green industry practices. Zinc, known for its critical role in corrosion protection and battery production, has experienced a surge in demand, particularly due to its applications in electric vehicles, renewable infrastructure, and galvanization. This project marks a pivotal step for Hindustan Zinc in responding to both domestic and international market demands. With zinc playing a critical role in sectors such as construction and energy storage, Hindustan Zinc’s capacity expansion places it strategically to meet the needs of global markets, while also advancing India's mineral production capabilities. This initiative is expected to generate numerous economic and employment opportunities, especially within Rajasthan where the company’s primary operations are based, furthering economic development in the region.

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