Hindustan Zinc is the second largest integrated zinc producer and third largest silver producer in the world, and is renowned globally for high purity refined metals and high-quality silver. The Company’s portfolio spans a range of zinc products, including Special High Grade (SHG), High Grade (HG), Continuous Galvanising Grade (CGG), Prime Western (PW), Jumbo SHG & HG and other grades used in die-casting alloys. Besides the current product range of zinc, the Company firmly believes in the market potential of value-added products (VAPs) in the form of zinc alloys, aligned with the evolving needs of customers,
The Indian VAP market (zinc die-casting alloy of various grades, CGG slab/ ingots, zinc dust, etc.) is currently at c.80 ktpa, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of c.10%. Currently, certain zinc-based alloys are being imported into India, and due to the presence of only a few players in the market, the Company saw a promising opportunity to foray into the production of these alloys.
Given the foreseeable demand for alloys in the near future and its vision of growth, the Company decided to set up a new state-of-the-art facility for manufacturing of zinc alloys through melting and casting operations. Through Hindustan Zinc Alloys Private Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindustan Zinc), the Company has now set up a new melting and casting facility of 30 ktpa zinc alloy, which will help in attaining sustainable operations, and in achieving benchmark performance with an increase in domestic market share. This new facility is equipped with technologically advanced machines and was commissioned in FY 2023-24, with a production of 702 MT during the year.
Formed in 2022, the Vedanta Zinc Football & Sports Foundation aims to consolidate all Hindustan Zinc’s sports initiatives under one entity. It aims to bring excellence with grassroots intervention in football as well as in other sports, so that every child gets an opportunity to play, with equal emphasis on both boys and girls. Hindustan Zinc aims to contribute to the development of football by producing world-class players to represent India at national and international platforms while improving the standard of living in the communities. We are proud to establish a fully residential and unique student-athlete model, wherein our children are provided the best football training, along with an equal emphasis on quality education through the renowned DAV School, within the campus.
The vision to expand the outreach of Vedanta Hindustan Zinc’s footballing initiative in Rajasthan led to the birth of the Zinc Football Academy (ZFA) in 2017, with the aim to revolutionise Rajasthan Football and to positively contribute towards the betterment of Indian football.
Currently, ZFA is home to 60 budding footballers. Now a registered entity under Vedanta Zinc Football & Sports Foundation, it is a 3-star rated All India Football Federation (AIFF) Elite Academy as per the AIFF Academy Accreditation 2023-24, thus making ZFA one of the best football academies in India.
Driven by the philosophy that “every child should have an opportunity to play”, two community football schools, named as Zinc Football Schools, have been set up in Hindustan Zinc’s operational areas. These schools act as a bridge between local talent and ZFA.
Zinc India Foundation (ZIF) is a not-for-profit organisation engaged in implementing community developmental projects in collaboration with funding agencies and like-minded organisations. It is mandated to take up developmental projects on all themes as per Schedule VII of the Companies Act. It is currently implementing a programme related to the development of a 60 MLD sewage treatment plant in Udaipur. This first-of-its-kind plant in Rajasthan reaffirms our commitment towards environment conservation. Another key programme under implementation relates to water augmentation, and is aimed at increasing water availability for irrigation and domestic purposes through deepening of wells and construction of check dams in more than 40 villages, predominantly having tribal populations.
Hindustan Zinc, the second largest zinc miner, is also the largest producer of sulphuric acid, which is sold in the domestic market, mainly to fertiliser and sulphonation industries.
India is the 2nd largest fertiliser consuming country in the world after China. The current annual consumption of Di Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) and NPK in India is more than 19 Mt per annum. The country has only 19 DAP/NPK plants, with a combined capacity of 16 Mt per annum and current production of around 13 Mt per annum. India imports around 6 Mt annually to meet its DAP/ NPK-based fertiliser needs.
Rock phosphate, sulphuric acid, ammonia and potash are the major ingredients for production of DAP/NPK. Considering the location of Rajasthan State Mine and Mineral Company (RSMM), the largest producer of rock phosphate concentrates in India, complemented by the abundance of in-house sulphuric acid production, Hindustan Zinc has a huge opportunity to diversify into the new vertical of fertiliser (DAP/NPK) business.
Through Hindustan Zinc Fertilisers Private Limited, the Company aims to set up a state-of-the-art phosphatic fertiliser manufacturing facility at Chanderiya, to boost performance and ensure sustainability in operation. The fertiliser plant aims to support farmers’ needs through production and sale of DAP fertilisers, which are currently being imported, and to better utilise the sulphuric acid generated in operations through production of fertilisers, making the country future-ready. A 510 ktpa DAP/NPK plant, along with essential infrastructure facilities, are included in phase I. The project is targeted to be completed by FY 2025-26.
At Hindustan Zinc, exploration has played a pivotal role in the growth of the organisation. The Company has a proven track record of delivering organic Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (R&R) growth in the last decade. The R&R has increased from 365 Mt ore (containing 35.2 Mt metal) as on March 31, 2014 to 456.3 Mt ore (containing 30.8 Mt metal) as on March 31, 2024, after an ore production of 143.5 Mt (containing 10.5 Mt metal). This success has been the result of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technology and advanced exploration drilling techniques, in collaboration with top global business partners.
The Company has a strong technical expertise of 20+ professionals, having a combined experience of over 200 years. These professionals include talent with experience in global mining and exploration companies, and a background in various minerals. They are supported by a team of leading global business partners. Its growth in R&R has resulted in a strong track record in annual R&R statements of the Company, supporting its expansion plans.
Hindmetal Exploration Services Private Limited was formed with the objective of developing an exploration strategy through a focussed vertical. The subsidiary company is driven by exploration professionals and is focussed on:
The subsidiary’s objective is to explore, discover, develop and tap mineral resources, including strategic minerals, deep-seated minerals and offshore minerals, through systematic exploration of all types of mineral deposits. It further aims to engage in geological and geophysical surveys, research, and development activities related to the identification and assessment of mineral resources. The subsidiary will acquire, lease, or otherwise control land, equipment and facilities necessary for exploration and extraction operations, and will collaborate with government bodies, private enterprises and any other organisations for joint ventures, partnerships, or research initiatives in the field of exploration. The subsidiary also plans to undertake activities incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives.
