Hindustan Zinc Joins ICMM to Advance Sustainable Mining Leadership

30 Dec 2025 CW Team

The milestone comes at a time when global demand for critical minerals such as zinc and silver is rising sharply, driven by renewable energy systems, electric mobility, green infrastructure and advanced digital technologies. The company stated that its ICMM membership will strengthen its commitment to sustainable and future-ready operations and accelerate India’s contribution to the global energy transition.

“Hindustan Zinc’s induction into the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) marks a proud milestone – not just for our company, but for India. HZL is the first company from India to join this council. It reaffirms our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development, while creating new opportunities to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected leaders in mining. This is our moment to lead from the front, power the global energy transition and set new benchmarks for the industry,” said Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited.

HZL noted that the partnership goes beyond meeting global compliance norms and reflects India’s growing role in shaping how the world sources, governs and deploys critical minerals. The company’s efforts in decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, circularity, community development and transparency, including support for EITI and steps toward aligning with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, have contributed to this global recognition.

Through alignment with ICMM’s Mining Principles and sustainability framework, Hindustan Zinc aims to help build a resilient mining ecosystem that supports India’s economic ambitions while safeguarding natural and social capital. The company stated that the membership will further reinforce India’s position in global critical-minerals supply chains.

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Hindustan Zinc (HZL), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has reaffirmed the strategic significance of its recent induction into the International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM). With HZL becoming the first and only Indian company among ICMM’s 26 global mining and metals members, India now joins the highest forum for international collaboration on responsible mineral development.The milestone comes at a time when global demand for critical minerals such as zinc and silver is rising sharply, driven by renewable energy systems, electric mobility, green infrastructure and advanced digital technologies. The company stated that its ICMM membership will strengthen its commitment to sustainable and future-ready operations and accelerate India’s contribution to the global energy transition.“Hindustan Zinc’s induction into the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) marks a proud milestone – not just for our company, but for India. HZL is the first company from India to join this council. It reaffirms our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible resource development, while creating new opportunities to collaborate with some of the world’s most respected leaders in mining. This is our moment to lead from the front, power the global energy transition and set new benchmarks for the industry,” said Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited.HZL noted that the partnership goes beyond meeting global compliance norms and reflects India’s growing role in shaping how the world sources, governs and deploys critical minerals. The company’s efforts in decarbonisation, renewable energy integration, circularity, community development and transparency, including support for EITI and steps toward aligning with the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, have contributed to this global recognition.Through alignment with ICMM’s Mining Principles and sustainability framework, Hindustan Zinc aims to help build a resilient mining ecosystem that supports India’s economic ambitions while safeguarding natural and social capital. The company stated that the membership will further reinforce India’s position in global critical-minerals supply chains.

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