Hindustan Zinc shifts focus from zinc to critical minerals to cut India import dependence

Published on 6 May 2026

Record zinc output plus a bigger silver windfall

Hindustan Zinc says it is evolving into a multi metal and critical minerals platform, aiming to reduce India’s import dependence. The company cites record mined and refined zinc production for FY25-26, alongside substantial silver output. Driven by operational discipline and cost efficiency, the move is positioned as a growth bet and a step toward greater self sufficiency.

Hindustan Zinc plans to broaden beyond zinc into critical minerals
Record mined and refined zinc output is reported for FY25-26
Silver production remains a meaningful part of the portfolio shift
Strategy targets lower import dependence through scaling domestic supply

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Hindustan Zinc shifts focus from zinc to critical minerals to cut India import dependence

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