### Hindustan Zinc Becomes the World’s Largest Integrated Zinc Producer

Udaipur,  Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world’s largest integrated zinc producer. Marking 23 years since its privatization, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal shared the journey on social media, calling it the beginning of a new era for India’s resource independence and industrial strength. With a diverse portfolio of metals, including zinc, lead, and silver, Hindustan Zinc has consistently achieved over one million tonnes of metal production annually for the past three years and one million tonnes of MIC for four consecutive years, reflecting its steady rise to the top of global rankings. HZL was the world’s second largest zinc producer in 2024.

“In 2002, the government made a bold move by privatizing Hindustan Zinc and gave us a chance. Within a year, without a single retrenchment, profits grew by 113%. Today, Hindustan Zinc is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer,” wrote Mr. Agarwal in a tweet that quickly gained traction across business and policy circles.

Hindustan Zinc’s journey began with bold reforms and a strong vision of value creation. It has been at the forefront in global zinc and silver production and stands as one of India’s most successful disinvestment stories since the Vedanta Group acquired a controlling stake in 2002. With over 75% of India’s primary zinc market share, the company continues to drive growth in the sector. In addition, it is also credited with driving a 15-fold increase in India’s silver production, thanks to the focused efforts of its engineers and experts.

Beyond industrial achievement, HZL’s presence in Rajasthan has powered widespread economic and social progress. “In Rajasthan, lakhs of livelihoods have been created, over 1000 allied industries have come up, and ₹1.7 lakh crore has been contributed collectively to the state and nation’s treasury. Along with economic and social progress, the environment has also improved, and today Rajasthan, the Sunshine State, shines even brighter,” Mr. Agarwal shared.

Hindustan Zinc’s ascent to the top is powered by its fully integrated operations and the advanced use of artificial intelligence, which have transformed ore extraction, processing, and metal production, resulting in significant gains in efficiency and output. As zinc and silver play an increasingly crucial role in emerging technologies, Hindustan Zinc continues to explore new applications to support the global energy transition. Zinc’s corrosion resistance makes it indispensable for galvanizing steel in infrastructure, automotive, renewable energy, and defense, while silver’s superior conductivity fuels advancements in solar energy, AI, biotechnology, and high-tech manufacturing. This milestone reinforces Hindustan Zinc’s role in ensuring a stable global supply of high-quality zinc for critical industries.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen Asia's first low carbon 'green' zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of over 2 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As a world leader in the metals and mining industry, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable future.