Business Update18 Jul 2025, 02:19 pm
Hindustan Zinc Reports Highest-Ever 1Q Mining Metal Production & Lowest-Ever Zinc Cost
AI Summary
Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world's largest integrated zinc producer, has announced its results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported the highest-ever first quarter mined metal production of 265 Kt, up 1% YoY, and the lowest-ever 1Q zinc cost of production of $1,010 per tonne, better 9% YoY. The company also won 2 critical mineral blocks and launched the Zinc Freight Bazaar digital platform. The Board approved a Phase-1 expansion project towards 2x growth and declared an interim dividend of 310/share.
Key Highlights
- Highest-ever 1Q mined metal production of 265 Kt, up 1% YoY
- Lowest-ever 1Q zinc cost of production of $1,010 per tonne, better 9% YoY
- Won 2 critical mineral blocks - Potash in Rajasthan and Rare Earth Elements in Uttar Pradesh
- Launched the Zinc Freight Bazaar digital platform
- Board approved Phase-1 expansion project towards 2x growth