Hindustan Zinc Ltd aims to diversify its metal portfolio by adding at least three new metals over the next five years, the company’s chief executive Arun Misra announced at its 60th annual general meeting on Monday. The Vedanta Group company, India’s largest producer of zinc and silver, plans to expand beyond its current metals of zinc, lead, silver, and cadmium, according to livemint.com.
The company has secured mineral blocks for tungsten, potash, and rare earth elements through the Centre’s Critical Mineral Mission. Misra emphasized that this strategic move is part of Hindustan Zinc’s long-term vision to transform from a zinc-focused miner into a diversified critical minerals company. The expansion into these new metals is expected to strengthen its position in the critical minerals sector, which is vital for various industrial and technological applications.
This diversification aligns with global trends where demand for critical minerals like rare earths and tungsten is rising due to their importance in clean energy technologies, electronics, and defense. Hindustan Zinc’s move mirrors similar efforts by mining companies worldwide to secure supplies of these strategic materials. The company’s existing leadership in zinc and silver production provides a strong foundation for this expansion into metals that are crucial for India’s industrial growth and self-reliance in critical minerals.
Hindustan Zinc’s plan to add three new metals to its portfolio is set to unfold over the next five years, reinforcing its commitment to broadening its resource base. The company’s strategic vision was outlined during its 60th annual general meeting held on June 29, 2026, as reported by livemint.com.