Vedanta-Backed Zinc Manufacturer Reports Highest-Ever First-Quarter Mined Metal Production; Shares Jump 2%

On Friday, Indian benchmark indices traded higher, with the Nifty 50 index gaining 0.69 per cent to 24,343.60. Amid the broader market strength, Hindustan Zinc share price traded at Rs 539, up 1.95 per cent, after the company announced its production update for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Highest-Ever First-Quarter Mined Metal Production

Hindustan Zinc reported its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production for the fifth consecutive year, with output rising to 268 kt in Q1 FY27, compared with 265 kt in the corresponding quarter last year, registering a 1 per cent year-on-year growth. On a sequential basis, mined metal production declined 15 per cent from 315 kt in Q4 FY26.

The company attributed the record first-quarter production primarily to better ore grades.

Refined Metal Production

Refined metal production stood at 260 kt during the quarter, up 4 per cent YoY from 250 kt, while declining 8 per cent sequentially from 282 kt.

Refined zinc production increased 6 per cent YoY to 213 kt, supported by capacity unlocked through debottlenecking initiatives at Chanderiya and Dariba, along with the 160 ktpa roaster at Debari. Refined lead production stood at 47 kt, down 2 per cent YoY and 14 per cent QoQ, partly due to planned maintenance activities.
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Silver and Wind Power Output

Saleable silver production remained largely unchanged at 149 metric tonnes compared with the year-ago quarter, while declining 16 per cent sequentially. In million-ounce terms, silver production stood at 4.8 million ounces, in line with lead production.

Wind power generation stood at 133 million units, almost unchanged from 134 million units in the corresponding quarter last year but up 138 per cent sequentially from 56 million units, reflecting seasonal improvements in wind velocity.

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc Ltd, a Vedanta Group company, is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top global silver producers. The company supplies zinc, lead and silver to customers in more than 40 countries and holds a dominant share of India's primary zinc market.

The company operates integrated mining and smelting facilities across Rajasthan and focuses on producing critical metals required for infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial applications.

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