- The company has been one of the first Indian companies to be declared as the preferred bidder for potash & halite block paving the way for self-reliance in fertiliser minerals
- Hindustan Zinc secured the block under Tranche V of e-auction by the Central Government
Udaipur, 16th July 2025: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 & NSE: HINDZINC), India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, today received letter of intent (LOI) from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India for one of the first potash blocks in the country. The company secured the block under Tranche V of e-auction by the Central Government in the month of May 2025.
Earlier this month, Hindustan Zinc also received letter of intent from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for a Rare Earth Elements (REE) block. With this, the company has now secured three critical mineral blocks, including the Tungsten and Associated Minerals block in Andhra Pradesh.
The newly awarded potash block is located in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, covering an area of over 1,800 hectares. This strategic win marks a significant milestone in Hindustan Zinc’s multi-mineral growth journey, reinforcing its emergence as a key player in India’s critical minerals sector.
Arun Misra, CEO Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “At Hindustan Zinc, we have deep expertise in strategic mineral exploration. This acquisition is in line with our strategic foray into the critical minerals segment to support the nation’s mineral security goals for rapid economic growth.”
Potash is a key mineral in the fertiliser industry used to produce NPK fertilisers which is critical for India’s agrarian economy. At present, India imports 100% of potash primarily from Canada, Belarus, Jordan, South Korea and other countries. The successful auction of the country’s first potash & halite blocks marks a major step towards self-reliance in fertiliser minerals thereby reducing import dependency and strengthening India’s agricultural future with affordable fertilisers.
These strategic wins are aligned with Hindustan Zinc’s long-term strategy of securing high-quality assets with strong mining potential. Leveraging its in-house expertise in exploration and mining, Hindustan Zinc is well-resourced to unlock substantial growth opportunities from these assets. This further strengthens the company’s position in the critical metals sector, aligning with its vision of producing metals that power the global energy transition.
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and is amongst the top 5 silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 77% 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.
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 is amongst the top 5 silver producers globally. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 77% 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 3.32 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 2.3 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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