Rampura Agucha Becomes India’s First Zinc Mark Certified Mine

27 May 2026 CW Team

Hindustan Zinc Limited has said that its Rampura Agucha Mine has become India’s first Zinc Mark certified mine, marking a significant step in responsible production. Rampura Agucha, the world’s largest underground zinc-lead mine, secured certification under the Zinc Mark framework which validates responsible zinc production against internationally benchmarked environmental, social and governance standards. The recognition underlines the company’s focus on traceable supply chains and responsible sourcing.\n\nThe Zinc Mark followed an independent third-party assessment under the Copper Mark Assurance Framework that confirmed conformance with key environmental, social and governance criteria. The mine certification builds on Zinc Mark recognition for the Chanderiya Smelting Complex, enabling the company to offer responsibly sourced zinc across mining and smelting operations. Hindustan Zinc said it will pursue additional Zinc Mark certifications across its operations.\n\nThe certification will bolster customer confidence in transparent and traceable supply chains as global buyers place greater emphasis on production governance. Hindustan Zinc supplies sectors including steel galvanisation, infrastructure, automobiles, renewable energy, electronics and advanced manufacturing where demand for responsibly produced and low-carbon materials is rising. The company presented the Zinc Mark as a means to help customers meet evolving ESG commitments and regulatory expectations.\n\nHindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and ranks among the top ten silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 74 per cent in India’s primary zinc market. It has been named the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the third consecutive year and launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand. The company reiterated its commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, to remain water-positive by three point three two times and to continue social initiatives that have transformed the lives of two point six million people.

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