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DELHI, APRIL 13, 2026
Hindustan Zinc
Limited has marked a major milestone in its growth trajectory by emerging as
the successful bidder in a competitive e-auction conducted by the Ministry of
Mines, reinforcing its strategic push into critical and strategic minerals.
The auction, floated
under Tranche V through a Notice Inviting Tender dated January 20, 2025, aimed
to allocate Composite Licences for the exploration and mining of key mineral
resources vital to India’s long-term industrial and economic development.
Following its participation in the live e-auction, Hindustan Zinc has been declared the ‘Successful Bidder’ for the Jhandawali–Satipura Amalgamated Potash and Halite Block in Rajasthan. The company received official confirmation on April 12, 2026.
Demonstrating strong
competitive positioning, the company secured the block with the highest Final
Price Offer of 3.05 per cent, underlining its commitment to expanding its
footprint in the critical minerals space.
Spanning 1,841.22 hectares, the block is classified under the G3 level of exploration, indicating a reconnaissance stage with substantial scope for detailed assessment and future resource development. The acquisition is expected to open new avenues for Hindustan Zinc in potash and halite resources, which are essential for sectors such as agriculture and chemicals
A subsidiary of Vedanta Limited since its privatisation in 2003, Hindustan Zinc is India’s leading integrated zinc producer and among the world’s largest in the segment. In addition to zinc, the company produces lead, silver, and cadmium, playing a crucial role in supplying metals essential for infrastructure and industrial growth.
