Hindustan Zinc Limited, part of the Vedanta Group and the world's second-largest integrated zinc producing company, has announced an all-time high production of mined metal at 310,000 tonnes (kt) during the fourth quarter of FY25. The feat represents a major milestone for the company, testifying to its operational efficiency and strategic expansion plans.
Key Highlights:
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Record Production: The Q4 FY25 mined metal production is a 17% quarter-on-quarter rise, driven by better ore grades and mill recovery across its mines.
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Yearly Performance: In FY25, Hindustan Zinc registered its highest-ever yearly mined metal production at 1,095 kt, up 1% year-on-year.
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Refined Metal Production: The firm also achieved its all-time record refined metal production of 1,052 kt for FY25, with refined zinc at 827 kt and refined lead at 225 kt.
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Future Plans: Hindustan Zinc plans to double its metal production to 2 million tonnes per annum by 2030, riding the growth of India's steel industry and infrastructure development.
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Sustainability Initiatives: The company adheres to sustainable practices with an aim to grow renewable energy usage to 70% of its operational power needs.
This record output highlights Hindustan Zinc's position as a global leader in the zinc market and its focus on serving increasing demand while upholding operational excellence.
Sources: Hindustan Zinc Limited, Business Standard, Marketscreener