Being smarter, more efficient, and value-accretive
Growing in scale is one part of the equation. The other and more critical one is to ensure that the larger company is more efficient and value accretive per tonne than what we are today. This is where our investments in digital intelligence and product innovation become decisive.
Technology powering the next phase
HZL 2.0 is being built on a technology-led operating model, whereby intelligence, automation, and digital systems work together to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Digital, automation, and intelligence at play
- Artificial Intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML)
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors
- Computer vision
- Tele-remote drilling and autonomous haulage
- Predictive maintenance systems
- Augmented reality and virtual reality
Advancing the next frontier of innovation through VSpark Deeptech Ventures
- Engaged 30+ technology startups on 60+ different projects
- Focused on solving operational bottlenecks and accelerating the deployment of advanced and emerging technologies towards smart, future-ready mining operations
↗Refer to the Digitalisation & Automation chapter for more details
Impact targeted
- Sustained lower cost of production
- Process optimisation and enhanced metal recovery
- Improved equipment utilisation and uptime, reduced idle time, and energy efficiency
- Safer operations, reducing man-machine interaction
- A digital foundation that scales with the 2x operation
Moving up the margin curve with value addition
We are building HZL 2.0 as a more resource-efficient and value-driven business, maximising recoveries, improving resource utilisation, creating value from waste, and developing products for emerging applications and higher value-added segments. The result will be a business that grows both in volume and value per tonne, resulting in stronger and more sustainable returns for shareholders. Over the years, we have increased our share of value-added products to c.22% in FY2026.
Our value-added portfolio
Zinc aluminium magnesium alloys
Superior corrosion resistance for automotive and construction
Special CGG products
Continuous galvanising grade zinc for high-specification steel customers
EcoZen
Asia’s first low-carbon zinc brand
Zinc-nickel batteries
An energy storage product innovation