Hindustan Zinc Q3 FY26 Production: Mined Metal & Refined Metal Hit Record Highs
Hindustan Zinc reported record third quarter mined metal production of 276 kt and refined metal production of 270 kt for Q3 FY26. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, mined metal production reached 799 kt. Refined zinc production was 624 kt, while refined lead production decreased by 16% YoY.
The production update provides key operational metrics, which are important for investors to assess the company's performance, but it does not include financial results or forward-looking guidance that would typically warrant a 'HIGH' impact.
The announcement highlights record-breaking production figures for both mined and refined metals in the third quarter, indicating strong operational performance.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its production figures for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company achieved its highest-ever third quarter mined metal production at 276 kt, driven by increased ore production. Refined metal production also reached a record high of 270 kt for the quarter, attributed to the commissioning of debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya & Dariba, the ramp-up of the 160 Ktpa roaster at Debari, and improved plant availability.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Hindustan Zinc reported its highest-ever mined metal production at 799 kt, resulting from higher ore production, better grades, and improved recoveries. Refined zinc production for the nine-month period was 624 kt, a 2% increase year-on-year, while refined lead production stood at 142 kt, a 16% decrease year-on-year due to operational modes and lower plant availability.
Saleable silver production for the third quarter was 158 metric tonnes, a 10% increase quarter-on-quarter, aligning with lead production. Wind power generation for the quarter was 50 MU, a 5% increase year-on-year. For the nine-month period, wind power generation was 316 MU, an 11% increase year-on-year.
The company also highlighted that the highest ever 3Q FY26 mined metal production figure is since the underground transition.
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