Unlocking Growth: Indian Mining & Minerals Companies in 2025 Part 2

Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta Expansion Hindustan Zinc is improving smelter efficiency, expanding volumes, and exploring M&A opportunities for critical minerals. Source: Business Standard Vedanta has announced a $20 billion investment plan across its metals and power verticals, including expanding Hindustan Zinc. Source: Mint Critical & Rare-Earth Minerals Thrust India is reducing exports of rare-earths like neodymium to secure domestic demand, aiming to double production by 2030. Source: Reuters The government has initiated auctions of lithium, cobalt, and nickel blocks, with a Critical Minerals Mission expected to launch in 2025. Source: Business Standard Geological Survey of India (GSI) is leading 122 new exploration projects focused on deep-seated strategic minerals. Source: Ministry of Mines