Vedanta announced a $1.5 billion investment aimed at significantly boosting its aluminium smelting capacity while expanding its portfolio of value-added aluminium products. The strategic initiative aligns with the company’s broader goal of consolidating its leadership in the non-ferrous metals sector, particularly in aluminium and zinc. The planned investment will focus on increasing output at existing smelters and diversifying product offerings to meet rising market demand for high-performance aluminium solutions.
Zinc Alloy Growth through Hindustan Zinc
In parallel, Vedanta is ramping up its zinc alloy production through its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (HZL). The company recently commissioned a 30 kiloton-per-annum zinc alloy facility in Rajasthan, reinforcing its commitment to downstream expansion and market responsiveness in the zinc segment.
Accelerating India’s Critical Minerals Mission
Beyond aluminium and zinc, Vedanta is actively advancing its role in India’s critical minerals ecosystem—a key pillar of the country’s mineral security strategy. The company is exploring and developing resources such as copper, nickel, cobalt, chromium, vanadium, tungsten, and PGEs (Platinum Group Elements) across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh.
Strategic Wins in Recent Mineral Block Auctions
Vedanta’s commitment to critical minerals was further underscored in the recent government auctions. As reported by projectstoday.com, the company secured strategic blocks containing vanadium and graphite in Arunachal Pradesh, along with a poly-metallic asset in Karnataka rich in cobalt, manganese, and iron.
