Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Advantek Associates LLP and Aero Eagle Automobiles Private Limited to assess the use of green hydrogen and other clean energy technologies across its mining operations.
The company plans to study how hydrogen-based solutions can help reduce carbon emissions, improve operational efficiency, and support its long-term sustainability goals. Through this initiative, Hindustan Zinc aims to become the first mining company in India to explore hydrogen fuel applications in underground mining operations.
The collaboration forms part of Hindustan Zinc's broader plan to build low-carbon, technology-driven mining operations. The company has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or earlier and sees hydrogen as a potential solution for reducing emissions in energy-intensive industrial activities.
As mining remains one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise, hydrogen is increasingly being considered a viable alternative for powering heavy machinery and industrial equipment that are difficult to electrify.
Under the agreement, the partners will conduct detailed studies on various hydrogen-related technologies. These assessments will cover green hydrogen production, storage facilities, dispensing infrastructure, and the use of hydrogen-powered equipment.
The collaboration will also evaluate Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) technology and fuel cell solutions for mining and industrial applications. A major focus will be on understanding how hydrogen fuel can be safely and effectively used in underground mining environments.
The project will begin with technical, operational, environmental, safety, and financial feasibility studies. Based on the findings, Hindustan Zinc may gradually expand the use of hydrogen technologies across its operations.
Potential applications include heavy earth-moving equipment, underground and surface vehicles, power generators, and other mining assets. The initiative is also expected to help the company build expertise in next-generation clean fuel technologies.
Commenting on the development, Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, said the company is focused on adopting innovative solutions that can shape the future of sustainable mining.
He noted that hydrogen has the potential to support cleaner transportation, reduce emissions from heavy-duty equipment, and help decarbonise industrial operations that are otherwise difficult to transition to cleaner energy sources.
The hydrogen initiative supports Hindustan Zinc's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap, which focuses on decarbonisation, energy transition, and responsible resource management.
The company has already increased renewable energy's contribution to nearly 18% of its total power mix and continues to invest in cleaner technologies and operational efficiencies.
Hindustan Zinc's sustainability goals are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the standards of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), of which it became the first Indian member company in 2025.
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and among the top ten silver producers globally. The company supplies products to more than 40 countries and holds approximately 74% of India's primary zinc market.
Hindustan Zinc share price (NSE: HINDZINC) ended the trading session on June 22, 2026, at ₹572.90, gaining ₹9.35 or 1.66% for the day. The stock opened at ₹565.00 and touched an intraday high of ₹576.15, while the day's low was ₹563.15. Hindustan Zinc currently has a market capitalisation of ₹2.42 lakh crore and trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.52.
Hindustan Zinc's partnership with Advantek Associates and Aero Eagle Automobiles marks a significant step towards cleaner and more sustainable mining operations.
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Published on: Jun 22, 2026, 6:43 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
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