Vedanta Announces Updates on Critical Minerals and Energy Ventures
Filing Summary
Vedanta Ltd has disclosed updates under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The company has secured 14 critical mineral blocks in India and highlighted Hindustan Zinc Limited’s global ranking in sustainability. Vedanta Aluminium achieved a technological milestone with its 525 kA smelter. Cairn Oil & Gas signed an MoU with ONGC for the Jantapathar Gas Field. Vedanta’s power business secured a 500 MW PPA from Tamil Nadu DISCOM. These developments are part of Vedanta’s diversified portfolio in critical minerals and energy sectors.
Vedanta Ltd has provided updates in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has secured 14 critical mineral blocks in India, enhancing its diversified presence in the sector. The U.S. has added silver and copper to its critical minerals list, impacting long-term demand for these metals.
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a Vedanta subsidiary, has been ranked first globally in the metals and mining sector in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025. HZL has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals, committing to global sustainability standards. Additionally, HZL has approved India’s first zinc tailings reprocessing plant at Rampura Agucha and secured a composite license from the Andhra Pradesh government for a tungsten and associated mineral block.
In the aluminium sector, BALCO has produced the first metal from India’s most powerful 525 kA smelter. Vedanta Aluminium has produced the first alumina from its expanded refinery. BALCO has also expanded its low-carbon product portfolio with the launch of Restora Green Low Carbon Aluminium.
Cairn Oil & Gas, a division of Vedanta, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ONGC for the joint development of the Jantapathar Gas Field in Assam. This agreement aims to accelerate early monetization and plan gas evacuation from the discovery well JP-1Z.
Vedanta’s power business has secured a 500 MW Power Purchase Agreement from Tamil Nadu DISCOM, the highest share in the TNPDCL tender. Meenakshi Energy Limited, part of the Vedanta Group, has fully operationalized its 1000 MW thermal power plant, enhancing the group’s energy capabilities.
Vedanta Ltd is a diversified natural resources company with interests in zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, steel, copper, aluminium, power, oil and gas. The company focuses on sustainable development and operational excellence across its business segments.