As part of its expansion plans, HZL is establishing a 250 KTPA Leaching, Purification & Cellhouse facility, along with a 125 KTPA Jarosite Circuit at its Debari Smelter Complex in Rajasthan. The facility will produce Special High Grade Zinc Cathodes (99.995% Zn).

The project was awarded to M&M on an EPC basis. The scope encompasses design and engineering, procurement, complete site services including installation and commissioning of Calcine Storage, Leaching, Purification, and Electrowinning (Jumbo Cell House) plant. The scope also includes associated auxiliaries such as utilities, ETP RO-ZLD, plant electrics, instrumentation, and automation systems.

This order strengthens L&T’s longstanding partnership with HZL spanning over three decades. L&T has been a trusted EPC partner in HZL’s capacity augmentation initiatives, ranging from beneficiation plants to smelter facilities.

Commenting on the order win, Mr T Kumaresan, Senior Vice President & Head – Minerals & Metals – L&T, said: “This win reaffirms L&T’s leadership in the Minerals & Metals sector and underscores our commitment to delivering excellence that ensures customer satisfaction.’’

L&T’s M&M vertical offers world-class end-to-end EPC solutions across sectors such as mining, minerals processing, industrial products and material handling. Its Product Business Unit, having manufacturing facilities in Kansbahal (Odisha) and Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu), provides cost-effective end-to-end product solutions for industries such as mining, cement, steel, fertilisers and ports.  

Background:

Larsen & Toubro is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

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At the core of Vedanta’s strategy is a push to reduce freshwater dependency and maximize water conservation. The company has successfully implemented Internal Water Pricing across its business units, ensuring responsible water use. Since FY21, Vedanta has achieved a 3% reduction in freshwater consumption, with HZL leading the charge through a zero-discharge policy and a target to cut freshwater use by 25% by 2025. Additionally, the company’s 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant in Udaipur recycles treated water for industrial use, significantly reducing reliance on freshwater sources.

Beyond operational efficiencies, Vedanta is actively transforming lives through Hindustan Zinc’s Drinking Water and Water Augmentation project, which provides potable drinking water in Rajasthan—one of India’s most water-stressed regions. Through partnerships with Neer Amrit LLP, the initiative has deployed RO/ATM water stations and water tankers across six locations and five districts, ensuring safe drinking water for communities. In tandem, the Jeevan Amrit Project by Cairn Oil & Gas has installed 124 RO plants, which supplied 6.9 million liters of safe drinking water and benefitted over 11,429 families in FY 2024.

Commenting on the commitment of Vedanta in conservation and preservation of water as a resource, Deshnee Naidoo, CEO of Vedanta Resources said, “At Vedanta, we recognize that every drop of water is invaluable—not just for our operations, but for the communities and ecosystems in which we operate. Our commitment to achieving Net Water Positivity by 2030 is a testament to our dedication to responsible resource management and environmental stewardship. By integrating cutting-edge conservation technologies, optimizing freshwater use, and investing in community-driven initiatives, we are not only reducing our water footprint but also creating a lasting positive impact. Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we will continue to set new benchmarks in ESG excellence as we work towards a water-secure future for all.”

Vedanta is also making strides in groundwater recharge and rainwater harvesting. HZL’s Rampura Agucha Mine is implementing a groundwater recharge project with an 8.7 million m³ capacity, while Cairn Oil & Gas is developing rainwater harvesting structures that will contribute 2.5 million m³ of freshwater annually by 2025. Meanwhile, Vedanta Aluminium’s watershed management project in Lanjigarh is ensuring 34.5 lakh m³ of water storage for agriculture and community use.

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