Hindustan Zinc inches up after joining hands with Virginia Tech to boost silver recoveryHindustan Zinc inches up after joining hands with Virginia Tech to boost silver recovery

Introduction

Leading zinc and silver producer signs MoU with Virginia Tech to advance research on silver recovery, optimize flotation processes, and strengthen metallurgical capabilities in concentrator plants.

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Share price movement of Hindustan Zinc

On March 5, 2026, Hindustan Zinc Ltd opened at ₹595.00, up 0.68% from its previous close of ₹591.00. The stock reached a high of ₹607.95 (2.87%) and a low of ₹592.20 (0.20%). By 3:24 PM, it traded at ₹597.00, a 1.02% increase, with a market cap of ₹2,52,251.54 crore.

Hindustan Zinc Signs MoU with Virginia Tech

Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Virginia Tech, US, to advance research on improving silver recovery across its lead–zinc concentrator plants.

The collaboration focuses on refining flotation methods and optimizing reagent use to improve concentrate quality and enhance plant operational efficiency in Hindustan Zinc’s processing units.

Virginia Tech, a public research university in Virginia, will provide technical expertise in mining engineering, mineral processing, and applied metallurgical research to support the project.

The partnership includes knowledge transfer, technical workshops, and training for Hindustan Zinc teams, aiming for optimized operations, improved concentrate quality, and stronger metallurgical capabilities through global research collaboration.

Stock performance of Hindustan Zinc for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year

Hindustan Zinc Ltd delivered a -3.04% return over the past week, gained 34.3% in the past 6 months, and rose 43.8% over the past 1 year.

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Shareholding pattern of Hindustan Zinc

Particulars	Dec 2025	Sep 2025	Jun 2025
Promoter	61.80%	61.80%	61.80%
FII	1.50%	1.30%	1.40%
DII	33%	32.80%	32.70%
Public	4.00%	4.00%	4.10%

About Hindustan Zinc

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (NSE: HINDZINC) is a leading zinc-lead and silver producer, with major operations in Rajasthan and about 75% share of India’s zinc market.

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