Hindustan Zinc Q1 FY'26: Highest-Ever Mine Production, Lowest Cost Since Underground Transition
The announcement details significant expansion plans and financial performance, which are likely to have a substantial impact on the company's future prospects and market position.
The announcement highlights record production, expansion plans, and securing critical mineral blocks, indicating positive growth and strategic initiatives.
* Hindustan Zinc (HZL) achieved its highest-ever Q1 mine metal production of 265,000 tons and lowest Q1 cost of production since underground transition at $1,010 per ton. * Profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹2,234 crore despite softened commodity prices. * Zinc alloy plant recorded a quarterly production of 5,000 tons. * Salable silver production was 149 metric tons, contributing ~41% to overall profitability. * Commissioning activities for the new 160,000 tons per annum roaster at Debari have commenced and is expected to be commissioned by mid of Quarter 2. * The Board approved the initial phase of growth plan to add 250,000 tons per annum integrated metal capacity with a capital expenditure of around ₹12,000 crore. * HZL secured LOIs for critical mineral blocks: Potash in Rajasthan (1,841 ha), Rare Earth Element in Uttar Pradesh (201 ha), and Tungsten in Andhra Pradesh (308 ha). * Revenue from operations was ₹7,771 crore, down 4% Y-o-Y. * EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹3,860 crore, marginally down by 2% Y-o-Y. * The company paid ₹10 per share as an interim dividend, totaling ₹4,225 crore. * Renewable energy currently stands at 19% of the overall power requirement. * Management expects revenue and EBITDA to increase by approximately ₹40,000 crore and ₹21,000 crore respectively, in the next three to four years with the new 250 KTPA capacity expansion. * The company contributed around Rs. 19,000 crores to the exchequer in Financial Year '25, taking the cumulative contribution over the last five years to Rs. 87,000 crores. * Management Commentary: Arun Misra, CEO, stated that the company has commenced the financial year on a steady note, achieving its highest ever 1st Quarter mine metal production with the lowest ever 1st Quarter cost of production since underground transition. He also mentioned that the company is committed to expedite expanding capacity to meet rising domestic and global demand while upholding the highest standards of ESG excellence.
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