Hindustan Zinc reports highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. on Thursday reported its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production, with output rising 1% year-on-year to 268 kilotonnes (kt) in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven mainly by better ore grades.

Company said that saleable metal production increased 4% from a year ago to 260 kt, supported by capacity unlocked through debottlenecking initiatives at the Chanderiya and Dariba plants, partially offset by planned maintenance activities.

Refined zinc production rose 6% year-on-year to 213 kt, while refined lead production declined 2% to 47 kt.

Saleable silver production remained broadly flat at 149 metric tonnes (4.8 million ounces), while wind power generation was largely unchanged at 133 million units.

Compared with the preceding quarter, mined metal production fell 15%, saleable metal declined 8%, silver output dropped 16%, and wind power generation increased 138%.

In an earlier development on June 22, the company had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Advantek Associates LLP and Aero Eagle Automobiles Pvt Ltd to explore the adoption of green hydrogen and other clean energy solutions across its operations.

The company said that the the collaboration aims to evaluate innovative technologies that can support the transition towards low-carbon and future-ready mining.

According to the company, the collaboration will begin with technical, operational, safety, environmental and financial feasibility studies covering green hydrogen generation, storage, dispensing infrastructure and hydrogen-powered equipment.

The assessment will also examine the use of hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) and fuel cell technologies in mining and industrial operations.

Shares of Hindustan Zinc Limited ended 0.88% higher at ₹529 on the NSE on Wednesday, ahead of the company's June quarter production update.

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