Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Minerals & Metals (M&M) business bagged a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company. The contract reinforces a long-standing relationship between L&T and HZL that spans more than thirty years, built on a shared commitment to delivering critical infrastructure for the Indian metals sector.
Supporting HZL’s Expansion at Debari Smelter Complex
As part of its ambitious expansion strategy, HZL is setting up a 250 KTPA leaching, purification and cellhouse (LPC) facility, along with a 125 KTPA Jarosite Circuit at its Debari smelter complex in Rajasthan. The plant will produce special high-grade zinc cathodes with 99.995% purity. This will boost HZL’s production capabilities and support the country’s growing demand for refined zinc.
Comprehensive EPC Scope
Under the EPC contract, L&T’s M&M vertical will handle the full scope of design, engineering, procurement, and site services—including installation and commissioning. Key components include:
*Calcine Storage
*Leaching, Purification, and Electrowinning (Jumbo Cell House) plant
*Utilities and auxiliary systems such as ETP RO-ZLD
*Plant electrification, instrumentation, and automation
The comprehensive package will ensure seamless integration and optimized performance across the new facility.
Delivering Excellence in the Minerals and Metals Sector
T Kumaresan, Senior Vice President and Head – Minerals & Metals at L&T, commented, “The win reaffirms L&T’s leadership in the Minerals & Metals sector. It also underscores our commitment to delivering excellence that ensures customer satisfaction.”
Driving Innovation Through End-to-End Solutions
L&T’s M&M business offers world-class EPC solutions across mining, minerals processing, industrial products, and material handling. Its Product Business Unit has manufacturing hubs in Kansbahal (Odisha) and Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu). It provides cost-effective, end-to-end product solutions tailored for industries such as cement, steel, fertilisers, and ports. As per the company press release, India continues on its industrial growth trajectory. Strategic partnerships like that of L&T and HZL remain key enablers of infrastructure development and economic progress.
