HZL Signs Pact to Setup Zinc Smelter in Gujarat

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), leading Zinc producer of India has signed an MoU with Government of Gujarat to setup a Zinc smelter at Doswada, in Tapi district, Gujarat. On completion the plant will have total Zinc smelting capacity of 3,00,000 Tonnes per annum (Tpa).

The facility will be spread over 415 acre and will entail a cost of INR 5,000 to 10,000 Crore. The expected time of completion of project is by end of 2022.