Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) announced its production numbers for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, achieving record production. The company reported the highest-ever third-quarter mined metal and refined metal production. Mined metal production reached 276 kt, while saleable metal production stood at 270 kt. Silver production reached 158 tonnes for the quarter.
Record Production Highlights
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its production numbers, reporting record figures for the third quarter (Q3: Oct-Dec) and nine months ended December 31, 2025. Key highlights include:
- Highest ever third quarter mined metal production at 276 kt, driven mainly by higher ore production.
- Record third quarter refined metal production at 270 kt driven by commissioning of debottlenecking projects and better plant availability.
- Saleable silver production at 158 metric tonnes, up 10% QoQ in line with lead production.
Nine-Month Performance
The company also reported strong performance for the nine-month period:
- Highest ever nine months mined metal production at 799 kt, on account of higher ore production, better grades & improved recoveries.
- Refined zinc production at 624 kt, up 2% YoY mainly in line with plant availability.
- Saleable silver production at 451 metric tonnes.
Production Details
Here is a more detailed look at the key production figures:
| Particulars (In ‘000 tonnes, or as stated’) | FY26 | FY25 | % Change | FY26 | % Change | FY26 | FY25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mined Metal | 276 | 265 | 4% | 258 | 7% | 799 | 784 | 2% |
| Saleable Metal | 270 | 259 | 4% | 246 | 9% | 766 | 783 | -2% |
| Refined Zinc | 221 | 204 | 8% | 202 | 10% | 624 | 613 | 2% |
| Refined Lead | 49 | 55 | -11% | 45 | 9% | 142 | 170 | -16% |
| Silver (in tonnes) | 158 | 160 | -1% | 144 | 10% | 451 | 511 | -12% |
| Silver (in million ounces) | 5.1 | 5.2 | -1% | 4.6 | 10% | 14.5 | 16.4 | -12% |
| Wind Power (in million units) | 50 | 47 | 5% | 132 | -62% | 316 | 285 | 11% |
Note: Higher ever 3Q FY26 mined metal production is since underground transition
Source: BSE
