India’s first 10 Mtpa Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant approved
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has delivered the best-ever second quarter mined metal production with a 5-year lowest zinc cost of production of US$994 per tonne, reflecting the continuous operational excellence, technology intervention and dedication of the group, said CEO Arun Misra.
The company board has also approved India’s first 10 Mtpa Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant, a milestone in advancing resource circularity and sustainable growth https://www.iea.org/.
“As we embark on our next phase of 2x growth expansion, recovering value from every resource, reusing materials through circular processes and growing portfolio of energy transition metals, we are driving India’s journey towards clean energy independence,” he said.
“Our inclusion into the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) as the first-ever from India reiterates our deep commitment to responsible and sustainable mining,” he added in the financial results announcement on 17 Oct.
For the second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025, the company reported its best-ever second quarter mined metal production of 258 Kt.
The company also recorded its highest-ever 2Q revenue from operations of US$979 million, up 10% QoQ and 4% YoY, and best-ever second-quarter EBITDA of US$512 million, up 16% QoQ and 7% YoY, maintaining industry-leading EBITDA margin of 52%.
Resultantly, profit after tax stood at US$303 million, rising 19% QoQ and 14% YoY, said Misra https://www.nseindia.com/ .
Silver remained a strong contributor, driving approximately 40% of overall profitability. During the quarter, Hindustan Zinc also delivered superior total shareholder returns of 7%, underscoring its consistent value creation https://www.bseindia.com/.
Reflecting strong market performance and investor confidence, the company was included in Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50 indices, effective 30 September 2025.
Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable metals & mining company by the S&P Global CSA 2024. Fiinews.com
