Vedanta Doubles SA Zinc Capacity to 500,000 Tonnes

Vedanta Limited has announced the doubling of its annual zinc production capacity in South Africa to 500,000 tonnes through a US$ 600 million investment in Gamsberg (Phase II). This expansion, inaugurated by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vedanta Director Priya Agarwal-Hebbar, marks a significant mining investment in the country. The move aims to bolster Vedanta's global zinc leadership, with a vision to achieve 3 million tonnes of annual production across India and South Africa. Hindustan Zinc is targeted to contribute 2 million tonnes, while Vedanta Zinc International aims for 1 million tonnes. This expansion is part of Vedanta's ZAR 21 billion (US$ 1.5 billion) investment commitment made in 2018.