Hindustan Zinc Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Virginia Tech in the United States to undertake research on silver recovery from its lead–zinc concentrator plants, as per an exchange filing.
Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, is a public research university with programmes in mining engineering and mineral processing.
The work will involve collaboration between the university’s researchers and Hindustan Zinc’s technical teams on metallurgical aspects of ore treatment.
At lead–zinc concentrators, ore is processed through flotation, a method used to separate minerals containing metals from other material in the ore. During flotation, chemicals known as reagents are added to assist the separation process.
The research will review how flotation conditions influence the recovery of silver from the ore. It will also examine how reagents interact with minerals and water during processing, as these factors can affect the performance of the flotation circuit.
The study will assess metallurgical variables that influence flotation selectivity and the recovery of metals during processing.
Researchers will also examine how changes in ore composition may affect recovery levels in future operations. Differences in ore types can influence processing behaviour, and the study will review how concentrator plants respond to such variations.
The programme will include laboratory studies, diagnostic work and technical assessments related to processing conditions. These assessments will examine plant data and processing parameters linked to silver recovery.
The collaboration will also include technical workshops, training sessions and exchanges involving researchers and operational teams as part of the research work.
Hindustan Zinc, part of the Vedanta Group, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and ranks among the top 5 silver producers globally. The company supplies metals to more than 40 countries and accounts for around 77% of India’s primary zinc market.
As of March 5, 2026, 11:44 am, Hindustan Zinc share price was trading at ₹595.00, a 0.63% increase from the previous closing price.
The MoU outlines a research study focused on metallurgical processes and processing conditions related to silver recovery at the company’s concentrator plants.
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Published on: Mar 5, 2026, 1:57 PM IST
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