Vedanta unveils “Insights by Vedanta,” providing the latest updates from the company. Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) ranked #1 globally in the metals and mining sector in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the third consecutive year. BALCO produced first metal from India’s most powerful 525 kA smelter. Vedanta’s Nand Ghar initiative surpassed 10,000 centres, transforming lives.
Critical Minerals Momentum
The U.S. has added silver and copper to its critical minerals list, which is expected to strengthen the long-term demand outlook. India has identified 30 critical minerals vital to the nation’s economic development. Vedanta secured 10 critical mineral blocks, including nickel, cobalt, copper and graphite.
Zinc Sector Highlights
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) ranked #1 globally in the metals and mining sector in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the third consecutive year. HZL became the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), committing to globally benchmarked ESG standards. HZL approved India’s first zinc tailings reprocessing plant at Rampura Agucha. HZL secured a composite licence to explore and mine a tungsten and associated mineral block.
Aluminium Sector Highlights
BALCO produced the first metal from India’s most powerful 525 kA smelter. Vedanta Aluminium produced the first alumina from its expanded refinery. BALCO expanded its low-carbon product portfolio with the launch of Restora ‘Green’ Low Carbon Aluminium.
Power & Oil and Gas
Vedanta’s Power Business secured a 500 MW PPA from Tamil Nadu DISCOM. Meenakshi Energy Limited (MEL) fully operationalized its 1000 MW thermal power plant. Cairn Oil & Gas signed an MoU with ONGC for joint development of the Jantapathar Gas Field in Assam.
Nand Ghar Milestone
Nand Ghar, Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, surpassed the 10,000 centres milestone across 16 states, transforming the lives of more than 4 lakh children and 3 lakh women every day.
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