Hindustan Zinc Reports Highest Ever Second Quarter Mined & Refined Metal Production

Hindustan Zinc Limited has announced its production numbers for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2024. The company reported a 2% YoY increase in mined metal production for the second quarter, driven by higher ore production at Zawar Mine partly offset by lower mined metal grade at SK Mine. However, the sequential growth was down due to lower overall mined metal grades. Refined metal production for the second quarter was higher by 8% YoY and flat sequentially in line with plant availability. Refined zinc production was up 7% YoY but down 6% sequentially, while refined lead production was up 12% YoY and 23% sequentially. Saleable silver production was up 2% YoY and 10% sequentially. For the first half of the year, the company reported a 2% YoY increase in mined metal production and a 5% YoY increase in refined metal production.