{
  "id": 15564269,
  "title": "Vedanta Doubles South Africa Zinc Output To 5 Lakh Tonnes With ₹5,000 Crore Investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/vedanta-doubles-south-africa-zinc-output-to-5-lakh-tonnes-with-5-000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T05:04:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/vedanta-doubles-south-africa-zinc-output-to-5-lakh-tonnes-with-5000-crore-investment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vedanta Limited boosted its zinc production output in South Africa by doubling its capacity to 5 lakh tonnes in 2026, following a monumental ₹5,000 crore investment in Gamsberg's Phase II, according to wire material. This significant expansion was inaugurated by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Vedanta's Director Priya Agarwal-Hebbar. The company aims to achieve an impressive 30 lakh tonnes of annual zinc production globally, with 20 lakh tonnes coming from its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Limited and the remaining 10 lakh tonnes from Vedanta Zinc International. This strategic move underscores Vedanta's position as the world's leading zinc producer, a resource vital for industrial and infrastructure development, particularly in galvanization processes. This growth is part of Vedanta's broader commitment to invest ZAR 21 billion in South Africa, announced at the 2018 South Africa Investment Conference. President Ramaphosa highlighted Vedanta's aspirations to establish zinc smelting capacity in the Northern Cape. In addition to this industrial expansion, Vedanta has invested nearly US$ 20 million in community initiatives in South Africa since acquiring Vedanta Zinc International in 2011, benefiting over 32,000 individuals annually through programs focused on health, education, and social welfare.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Vedanta Limited on Monday, October 18, 2026, announced it has doubled its annual zinc production capacity at its South Africa operations to 5 lakh tonnes (Metal-in-concentrate). Investment Details This expansion involved an investment of nearly US$ 600 million (approximately ₹5,000 crore) at Gamsberg (Phase II) within Vedanta Zinc International (VZI). South African President Cyril…",
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}