Hindustan Zinc to set up India's first 10 MTPA Tailings Reprocessing Plant for ₹3823 Cr
The project involves a substantial capital outlay of ₹3823 crore, is integral to the company's ambitious 2X growth strategy, and represents a significant technological advancement as the first such plant in India. It is expected to have a long-term positive impact on operational efficiency, resource recovery, and environmental sustainability.
The approval of a significant capital expenditure for a first-of-its-kind plant in India, aimed at enhancing mineral recovery, reducing environmental footprint, and supporting the company's 2X growth plan, indicates a positive outlook for the company's future operations and sustainability efforts.
The Board of Directors of Hindustan Zinc Limited, at their meeting held on August 18, 2025, approved the setting up of a 10 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) Tailings Reprocessing plant. * This plant is part of the company's overall 2X growth plan, aiming to double its capacity. * The project involves a capital expenditure of up to ₹3823 crore. * The plant's objective is to recover metal from tailing dumps. * It is described as "a first" in India, designed to reduce the environmental footprint associated with traditional wet tailings disposal, enhance Hindustan Zinc's overall mineral recovery, and usher in improved sustainability.
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