Hindustan Zinc CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022 Friday, August 19, 2022
Welcome to your CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022
(F0.1) Give a general description of and introduction to your organization.
Hindustan Zinc is one of the world's largest integrated producers of zinc and are among the leading global lead and silver producers. We are one of the lowest-cost producers in the world and are well placed to serve the growing demand of Asian countries. We are a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited which owns a 64.9% stake in the Company while the Government of India retains a 29.5% stake. We are listed on the NSE and BSE.
Our core business comprises mining and smelting of zinc and lead along with captive power generation. We have a metal production capacity of over one million tonnes per annum with our key lead-zinc mines in Rampura Agucha and Sindesar Khurd; and key modern smelting complexes in Chanderia and Dariba, all in the state of Rajasthan in India. We are focused on operational excellence and long-term sustainability on the back of our high-quality assets, long mine life of over 25 years, and low-cost base.
As of March 2022, we have reserves and resources of 447.9 Mt and mineral capacity of 1.2 Mt (per annum), our exploration program is integral to our growth and future expansions. Successful exploration and subsequent development of mineral assets underline our mission and business strategy. We are renowned globally for the high-purity refined metals that we supply. Marketed under various brand names, our product line also includes LME- registered Special High Grade (SHG) zinc and lead. Our business entails mines, smelters, and refineries. Our operations are now becoming increasingly digitalized and we are automating processes to reduce the level of human intervention. Ours is a transformational business, fuelled by data-drivendecision-making and a holistic approach to value creation. Our constant focus is on making our operations safer, utilizing our natural resources prudently, and enhancing our sustainability quotient constantly.
We have total power capacity of 860.09 MW including 505.5 MW from Captive Power Plant. Rest 354.59 MW is from our environment-friendly power generation which includes 273.5 MW of wind energy, 40.42 MW of Solar power, and 40.67 MW from waste heat generation. Solar power projects have
Hindustan Zinc CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022 Friday, August 19, 2022
been installed on waste dumping yards, tailing dams, Jarosite ponds, and wasteland, and this land can't be used for any other purpose. We have saved valuable land this has showcased our commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment.
As a responsible mining company it is our prime responsibility to comply with biodiversity regulations at local, national and international level, and also ensure good practice in biodiversity management according to international voluntary standards such as the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Protecting and enhancing biodiversity is also an integral part of HZL's commitment to sustainable development. We have a separate policy on Biodiversity and we stay committed to prevent risk on biodiversity throughout our business. To comply the policy, we have taken following initiative:
Key Initiatives undertaken by HZL during FY 2021-22:
(F0.2) State the start and end date of the year for which you are reporting data.
Hindustan Zinc CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022 Friday, August 19, 2022
(F0.3) Select the currency used for all financial information disclosed throughout your response.
(F-MM0.7/F-CO0.7) Select the option that best describes the reporting boundary for which biodiversity-related issues are being reported?
Companies, entities or groups over which operational control is exercised
(F-MM0.8/F-CO0.8) Within your reporting boundary, are there any geographical areas, business units or mining projects excluded from your disclosure?
(F-MM0.8a/F-CO0.8a) Please report your exclusions and describe their potential for biodiversity-related risk.
We have excluded marketing offices where biodiversity-related risks is very minimal
and they do not have a direct association with an operation.
Hindustan Zinc CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022 Friday, August 19, 2022
(F-MM9.1/F-CO9.1) Provide details on the mining projects covered by this disclosure, by specifying your project(s) type, location and mining method(s) used.
Hindustan Zinc CDP Forests Questionnaire 2022 Friday, August 19, 2022
Year extraction started/is planned to start
Rampura Agucha Mine (RAM) is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 and SA-8000 certified underground zinc and lead mine. Located in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan state, RAM is the largest and richest, lead-zinc deposit in the country and among the world's largest with 75.0 Mt of ore reserves and resources (R&R) with in situ average grade of 10.8% zinc and 2.0% lead on an exclusive basis as on end of FY 2021-22. In the reporting year, the total ore production was 4.5 million MT which includes zinc production of 0.45 million MT and 0.046 million MT. RAM continued to scale its operations with focussed interventions on operational and technology fronts and new targeted initiatives that led to a 5.6% year-on-year increase in ore production and 10.4% increase in mined metal production over the previous fiscal. It is in the process of building infrastructure to support its expansion plan to enhance ore production beyond 4.5 Mtpa.
To create a more enabling environment for future growth, RAM initiated a host of expansion, upgradation and infrastructure development initiatives during the year which are at various stages of completion.
a. Life of Mine Plan (LoMP) sump phase-1 will be commissioned to enhance the mine dewatering capacity
b. Construction of Underground Maintenance Workshop and facilities is planned which will help to improve equipment efficiency c. Phase-1 diesel filling station will be commissioned as part of the mine infrastructure development plan
d. Shotcrete bay commissioning once complete will act as a key enabler to enhance mine development
e. South Ventilation Fan will be commissioned which will increase the current ventilation capacity from 1,600 m3/s to 1,900 m3/s In FY 2021-22, RAM has received the following awards:
a. Five STAR RATED MINES' Award - From the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for Rampura Agucha and Kayad Mines for efforts towards sustainable mining
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