Vedanta Ltd. doubled its annual zinc production capacity to 500,000 metric tons (mt) in South Africa through an investment of nearly $600 million at Gamsberg (Phase II) at Vedanta Zinc International (VZI). Gamsberg has one of the world’s most significant zinc deposits and is VZI’s flagship zinc mine. Inaugurated by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vedanta Ltd. Director Priya Agarwal-Hebbar, this expansion marks one of the decade’s largest mining investments in South Africa.

It advances Vedanta’s position as the world’s largest zinc producer, with a vision of achieving 3 million mt of annual production across India and South Africa. Of this, 2 million mt are targeted from its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd., the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, while Vedanta Zinc International business aims to contribute 1 million mt annually.

“For Vedanta, Gamsberg Phase II is more than an expansion of its zinc business. It is a commitment to South Africa’s future. Our ambition is to build a globally significant zinc and industrial hub in the region, creating lasting value for the country and its people. The true measure of our success is not just what we produce, but the prosperity we help create for generations to come,” said Priya Agarwal-Hebbar, director – Vedanta and chairperson of Hindustan Zinc.

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