Hindustan Zinc plans 10-mtpa tailings recycling plant
In short
Hindustan Zinc plans a 10-mtpa tailings recycling plant to recover zinc and critical minerals. The project is expected to start operating in about two years, and germanium will also be extracted.
This could add value from mine waste and support mineral supply. The report does not say the project cost or where the plant will be built.
What the reporting says
Hindustan Zinc plans a 10-mtpa tailings recycling plant to recover zinc and critical minerals, with germanium also to be extracted, according to a BusinessLine summary. The project is expected to become operational in about two years. The reporting indicates a capacity and timeline, but it does not specify the investment size, location or final approvals.
Why it matters
Hindustan Zinc plans a 10-mtpa tailings recycling plant to recover zinc and critical minerals, including germanium, with operation expected in about two years. That is relevant for the company’s production mix and for metals supply, especially critical minerals. The available reporting gives the planned capacity and timeline, but it does not state the capital cost, project site or approval status.