- Engineers, mining enthusiasts, and students explore Hindustan Zinc’s cutting-edge, digital-first mining operations firsthand.
- Ancient 2,500-year-old zinc retorts displayed alongside modern mining equipment, zinc ore, and premium products from Hindustan Zinc.
Udaipur, 29th November 2024: Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 | NSE: HINDZINC), a global leader in zinc and silver production, captivated audiences at the Mines Pavilion during the 43rd India International Trade Fair in Delhi. As the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer and third-largest silver producer, the company highlighted its pioneering contributions to India’s industrial growth and its unwavering commitment to sustainability.
The 14-day event witnessed visits from esteemed dignitaries, including Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and Shri Sanjay Lohiya, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, who expressed admiration for Hindustan Zinc’s state-of-the-art exhibits and product innovations.
Immersive Technology and Mining Excellence
Hindustan Zinc’s pavilion offered an interactive glimpse into modern mining, showcasing digital-first technologies and advanced mining equipment models. Visitors, including engineers, mining enthusiasts, and students, explored the end-to-end mining process through engaging exhibits.
The standout feature of the pavilion was a cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) simulator, a first-of-its-kind initiative by Hindustan Zinc. This immersive simulator provides a realistic training environment for Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) operators, equipping them to navigate diverse underground conditions while enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Showcasing Sustainability and Heritage
The company displayed high-quality zinc products, including Special High-Grade (SHG) Zinc, various alloys, and EcoZen—Asia’s first low-carbon ‘green zinc.’ Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen represents a 75% reduction in carbon footprint compared to global averages, underscoring Hindustan Zinc’s sustainability leadership.
Exhibits included rare samples of Sphalerite (zinc ore) and Galena (lead and silver ore), along with ancient zinc retorts—2,500-year-old inverted clay pots from Zawar, Rajasthan—offering visitors a fascinating link between the company’s historical roots and modern innovation.
A visual installation showcased the diverse applications of zinc, tracing its journey from mining to essential modern-day uses in infrastructure, automobiles, and consumer products.
Empowering Communities Through Social Impact
Hindustan Zinc also highlighted its flagship social impact initiative, Project Sakhi, aimed at empowering rural women. Products crafted by self-help groups, including pickles, ghee, honey, and textiles, were displayed and sold at the event, receiving enthusiastic responses from attendees. The company’s community interventions, spanning education, health, women’s empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods, have positively impacted over 20 lakh people across 237 villages.
A Vision for a Sustainable Future
Hindustan Zinc’s leadership in sustainability continues to earn global recognition. The company was named the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023. It is also a certified 2.41x Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.
By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, and social responsibility, Hindustan Zinc reinforces its pivotal role in advancing the global energy transition and shaping a sustainable future.
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