Business EconomyPosted at: Mar 7 2026 7:48PM


Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc inks deal qith US Varsity

Mumbai, March 7 (UNI) Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta, a major Indian natural resources conglomerate, has signed an MoU with Virginia Tech to improve silver recovery from lead–zinc operations to advance scientific research to improve silver recovery across its lead-zinc (Pb–Zn) concentrators, according to an official statement here today.
Lead-zinc concentrators are specialised plants which process lead and zinc ore from mining activities, where lead, zinc and silver are separated as well as concentrated from the ore using what is known as a flotation process.
As part of the MoU, specialised studies will be conducted to refine flotation methods and optimise reagent usage-critical components in enhancing concentrate quality and overall plant efficiency.
Hindustan Zinc is engaged in exploring, extracting and processing of minerals. The company's products, such as refined zinc metal, are used in a number of applications, including galvanising, oxides, die castings and alloys.
Hindustan Zinc is the third largest silver producer globally with an annual capacity of 800 MT. The company has a market share of 75 per cent of the growing zinc market in India.
Virginia Tech, which is a globally recognised public land-grant research university based in Blacksburg, Virginia, is known for its expertise in mining engineering, mineral processing, and applied metallurgical research.
According to the MoU, Hindustan Zinc will work closely with Virginia Tech to leverage global research perspectives and technical knowledge, contributing to stronger process understanding and ongoing improvements across its concentrator operations.
"At Hindustan Zinc, we believe the next phase of growth in the metals and mining sector will be powered by science, innovation, and collaboration," Hindustan Zinc CEO Arun Misra said. "Our partnership with Virginia Tech marks a strategic step in building a robust knowledge ecosystem that will enable more efficient, future-ready mining operations," Misra said.
"By collaborating with Hindustan Zinc, we're applying cutting-edge mineral recovery research to real-world needs. This ensures our discoveries lead to smarter resource utilization and stronger global supply chains," Virginia Tech's Head of the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering Aaron Noble said.
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