Udaipur, May 9, 2025 — Ahead of National Technology Day, Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, reaffirmed its leadership in technological innovation by announcing a series of industry-first tech deployments. These innovations span automation, AI/ML, robotics, IIoT, and drone-based solutions, setting new benchmarks in mining, metal production, and workplace safety.

🛠️ Pioneering Automation in Underground Mining
Hindustan Zinc has become India’s first metals company to introduce tele-remote and guidance-enabled loaders at its flagship Rampura Agucha mine in Rajasthan. These loaders allow surface operators to control underground equipment during shift transitions, improving both productivity and operator safety.
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Hoisting capacity increased from 6,500 TPD to 8,000 TPD
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Enabled by a secure optical fibre backbone network
The company also deployed smoke-hours drilling technology, allowing drilling operations to continue even during shift changes. This innovation has contributed an additional 22,000 tonnes of metal concentrate annually, operational at both Rampura Agucha and Sindesar Khurd — two of the world’s most prominent underground mining sites.
⚙️ AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance and Production Optimization
In partnership with Infinite Uptime, Hindustan Zinc has installed over 1,000 AI-based sensors across its plants for predictive maintenance, resulting in:
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Nearly 500 hours reduction in unplanned downtime
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Improved equipment reliability and operational consistency
Furthermore, an AI/ML-driven automation tool has been deployed to optimize the usage of consumables such as zinc dust, sodium sulphate, lime, and cement, maintaining product quality while reducing resource consumption.
🔐 AI-Enabled Surveillance and Robotics for Enhanced Safety
The company recently rolled out an AI-powered surveillance system, reducing manual intervention by 50% and improving safety compliance and efficiency across mining operations.
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Robotic automation is also being deployed in high-temperature smelting zones, improving precision and safety in metallurgy workflows.
Additionally, LiDAR-enabled drone-based stope scanning is being introduced to enhance underground mine mapping accuracy, thereby optimizing ore extraction strategies.
🚀 Collaborating with Startups via Vedanta Spark
Through Vedanta Spark, Hindustan Zinc is collaborating with over 40 tech startups across 60+ projects focused on:
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Production augmentation
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Cost efficiency
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Value creation
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) excellence
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Workplace safety
This startup-driven innovation ecosystem is helping Hindustan Zinc integrate breakthrough technologies like computer vision, AR/VR, IoT, drone tech, and advanced data analytics.
💬 Leadership Speak
Mr. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, remarked:
“Technology is core to our value chain. We strive to implement industry-first innovations that enhance manufacturing excellence, improve safety, and reduce our environmental impact. We’re not just a metals company anymore—we’re a technology-driven enterprise shaping the future of sustainable metal production.”
🌍 Global Leadership in Sustainability and Innovation
Hindustan Zinc has been named the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 — for the second consecutive year.
The company has also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon ‘green’ zinc brand, produced using renewable energy, positioning Hindustan Zinc as a key player in the global energy transition.
🏭 About Hindustan Zinc
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World’s largest integrated zinc producer
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Among the top 5 global silver producers
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Supplies to 40+ countries
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Commands a 77% share of India’s primary zinc market
With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation, Hindustan Zinc continues to reshape the future of mining and metals, leveraging emerging technologies to drive responsible growth.
Disclaimer: The information presented is based on company disclosures and verified industry sources as of May 2025. For further updates, readers are advised to consult Hindustan Zinc’s official communication channels.
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