Udaipur, 05th August: Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer has been awarded multiple recognitions by Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) for its commitment to safe operations at the All India Mine Safety Awards. The event, organized under the aegis of DGMS in Kolkata, saw participation from 45 companies including metal, coal, oil & gas sectors. The company’s Rampura Agucha Mine (1st prize), Sindesar Khurd Mine (2nd prize) and Baroi (3rd prize – a part of Zawar Group of Mines), were awarded in the Below Ground Metal Mine Category.
Powered by technological advancements such as Industry 4.0, digitalization, robotics, and automation, Hindustan Zinc is eliminating manual labour and advancing safety across its operations. Few of those initiatives are –
- Tele-Remote Drilling: It helps in enhancing safety by allowing operators to control drilling equipment from surface, reducing physical exposure to machines
- Simulator Training for Remote Drilling & Loading: It provides realistic training to operators to master remote drilling & loading, ultimately leading to improved skill and safety
- Use of Artificial Intelligence/Internet of Things to Track Movement in Underground Mines: Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things helps in real-time monitoring of vehicles and employees in underground mine operations, reducing man machine interaction for smooth operations
- Robotic Arms: The deployment of robotic arms for metal stacking significantly reduces human exposure and enhances operational efficiency
- Ingot Handling: Automated ingot handling reduces the risk of injuries associated with heavy lifting thus enhancing workplace safety and reducing manual intervention
Hindustan Zinc’s robust safety protocols, real-time monitoring systems, automated safety procedures, and comprehensive training programs are a testament to the company’s safety-first culture. The company adheres to international safety standards and works extensively to augment its Safety Management System with cutting-edge technologies, capability building and an unwavering focus on ensuring behaviour-based safety.
Arun Misra, CEO Hindustan Zinc, in his address, praised the program’s vision, led by Shri. Prabhat Kumar, Director General – DGMS, and lauded the exemplary arrangements by Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Coal India Limited (CIL). A notable highlight of the event was the appreciation garnered by India’s first all-women underground mine rescue team formed by Hindustan Zinc by Director General DGMS and other dignitaries. This recognition marks a significant milestone in promoting gender diversity and empowerment in the mining sector.
Hindustan Zinc also demonstrated its safety protocols at the Safety Stall, under the guidance of Kishore Kumar, IBU-CEO, Rampura Agucha Cluster, earning the top position in the Safety Stall Demonstration category. The company’s safety initiatives have been awarded on national and international level with accolades like British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, RoSPA Silver Award and 5 Star Rating by Indian Bureau of Mines.
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-largest zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. As a world leader in the metals and mining industry, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable future.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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