Hindustan Zinc Limited (HINDZINC), India’s largest zinc producer and the world’s second-largest, captivated audiences at the Rising Rajasthan Global Business Summit 2024. Themed “At the CORE of the Clean Energy Transition,” Hindustan Zinc’s exhibit spotlighted zinc, lead, and silver as essential components in sustainable development, showcasing advanced technologies and community-driven initiatives. The event, hosted by the Rajasthan government, drew widespread attention to the company’s innovative approach and sustainability efforts.
Prominent figures, including Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and international ambassadors, visited the interactive stall. Attendees experienced a 3D augmented reality tour of Hindustan Zinc’s mining and smelting operations, a virtual reality (VR) training simulator for underground machinery, and Zincky the Robot, which captured visitor photos as keepsakes.
The stall also showcased premium products such as high-grade zinc, EcoZen—Asia’s first low-carbon “green” zinc—lead, silver, and Udaipur-mined ore. Highlights included virtual tours of the world’s largest underground zinc mine in Bhilwara and the Chittorgarh smelter. Vedanta’s Cairn Oil & Gas complemented the display with demonstrations of drone technology and VR-based safety training. Live crafts sessions featured artisans from Hindustan Zinc’s community initiatives, while a VR football game celebrated the Zinc Football Academy, which has nurtured 8,000 young players in Rajasthan.
A major announcement came from Vedanta Chairman Shri Anil Agarwal, who unveiled plans for the world’s first Zinc Park, to be located near Hindustan Zinc’s plants in Rajasthan. Designed to power operations with renewable energy, the park will support businesses using zinc, lead, and silver while creating thousands of jobs and fostering economic growth. Shri Agarwal also confirmed ₹1 lakh crore in new investments across Rajasthan through Vedanta entities, including Hindustan Zinc, Cairn Oil & Gas, and Serentica Renewables. Hindustan Zinc aims to double its zinc production, expand silver operations, and establish India’s first fertilizer plant.
Hindustan Zinc is a recognized leader in sustainable mining, earning accolades as the world’s most sustainable company in metals and mining by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023. The company’s EcoZen brand represents a milestone in low-carbon zinc production, achieved through renewable energy.
Additionally, Hindustan Zinc operates as a certified 2.41 times water-positive company and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. With a strong global presence in over 40 countries and a 75% market share in India’s primary zinc market, Hindustan Zinc remains a key player in advancing critical metals for a sustainable energy future.
