ENA Sectors 2025-04-30 17:54:08 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Udaipur, Apr 30 (KNN)</strong> Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, has been recognised as Indias largest integrated silver manufacturer for 2024 at the 3rd India Silver Conference 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event, held in Udaipur, highlights the companys emergence as a global leader in silver production, ranking among the top five silver producers worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The accolade comes amid soaring global demand for silver, driven by its critical role in industries such as solar energy, electronics, electric mobility, and healthcare.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">At the conference, Hindustan Zinc showcased 99.99 per cent purity silver bars of 30 kg and 1 kg, certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), alongside galena ore from its Sindesar Khurd Mine&mdash;one of the worlds top five silver-producing mines.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CEO Arun Misra expressed pride in the companys achievements, stating, With silver prices reaching historic highs, the metal is becoming essential to the clean energy transition. Our silver is refined at the Pantnagar facility using 100 per cent renewable energy, reflecting our commitment to sustainable practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Since its acquisition by Vedanta following the Indian governments disinvestment in 2002, Hindustan Zinc has increased silver production twentyfold.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Previously reliant on imports, India now benefits from domestic silver production that is exported to over 40 countries. The company also commands 77 per cent of Indias primary zinc market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Its Pantnagar plant is accredited under LBMAs Responsible Silver Guidance, ensuring ethical sourcing and production.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Hindustan Zinc has also introduced EcoZen, a zinc brand produced entirely with renewable energy, and was named the Worlds Most Sustainable Metals and Mining Company by S&amp;P Global in 2024.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Hindustan Zinc continues to drive innovation and sustainability in Indias metal and mining sector.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41923 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/hindustan-zinc-named-indias-largest-integrated-silver-manufacturer 2025-04-30 17:54:08 knnindia.co.in