Hindustan Zinc Becomes World's 3rd Largest Silver Producer
Apr 18, 2024 15:44
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, has become the world's third largest silver producer, with its Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan ranking as the second largest silver-producing mine globally.
New Delhi, Apr 18 (PTI) Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc on Thursday said it has become the third largest producer of silver globally.
As per a survey, its Sindesar Khurd Mine in Rajasthan now stands as the world's second largest silver-producing mine, moving up from last year's fourth spot, the company said in a statement.
Silver plays a pivotal role in the global energy transition and Hindustan Zinc's production growth of 5 per cent year-on-year is attributed to increased ore production and enhanced grades, reinforcing its status as a key player in the global silver market, Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company in zinc, lead and silver businesses, is the world's second largest integrated zinc producer and now the third largest silver producer.
The company has a market share of 75 per cent of the growing zinc market in India with its headquarters in Udaipur along with zinc, lead mines and smelting complexes spread across Rajasthan.
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