Our legacy
A story of scale and substance
HZL has led from the front in shaping India's mining and metals sector. Each milestone reflects our deep commitment to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and nation-building. With over five decades of experience and a forward-looking approach, we continue to power industries, communities, and progress, across India and the world. Today, we stand as one of the world’s leading integrated producers of zinc, lead, and silver, driven by strategic foresight and technological innovation.
Ours is a legacy, not just measured in metric tonnes or milestones, but in the people we empower, the ecosystems we sustain, and the future we’re helping build.
Our Journey
A timeline of milestones
2024
- Achieved record production of metal and silver
- Became the 3rd largest silver producer globally
- Ranked #1 globally in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023
- Commissioned India’s first Fumer facility, new alloy plant, and Rajpura Dariba Mill
- Incorporated Hindmetal Exploration Services Private Limited
2020
- Ranked #1 in Asia Pacific Metals & Mining by Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2019
- Became the 6th largest primary silver producer globally and the fastest growing silver company
2018
- Full transition of Rampura Agucha from open cast to underground
- HZL became the only private Indian company on the London Bullion Market Association list
2016
- Declared a special dividend of 1200% — the largest in India’s private sector at the time
2013
- Commercial production started at Rampura Agucha UG Mine and Kayad Mine
2012
- Pantnagar Silver Refinery commissioned with 500 MT annual capacity
2010
- Rajpura Dariba Hydro-III zinc smelter commissioned with 0.2 million MTPA capacity
2009
- HZL became the 2nd largest integrated zinc producer globally
2007
- Sindesar Khurd Mine commissioned with 0.3 million MTPA capacity
- Hydro II smelter commissioned
2005
- Hydro I smelter commissioned
- HZL became the 3rd largest integrated zinc producer in the world
2002
- Vedanta Group (then Sterlite) acquired 26% equity stake in HZL — a turning point in our growth story
1989
- Chanderiya Smelter inaugurated
- Production commenced at Rampura Agucha
1984
- Rajpura Dariba Mine commissioned
1979
- Discovery of Rampura Agucha – now the largest underground zinc mine in the world
1978
- Vizag Smelter commissioned
- Balaria Mine at Zawar commissioned
1966
- Foundation of Debari Smelter laid