HINDUSTAN ZINC
“ WE ARE READY TO FACE CHALLENGES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS , ON THE CONSUMPTION FRONT AND THE OTHER ON THE SUPPLY FRONT ”
ARUN MISRA CEO & WHOLE TIME DIRECTOR , HINDUSTAN ZINC
While the company continues to improve its output and profitability yearon-year — and act as a major contributor to sustainable initiatives — it has its own agenda to take care of , and this includes decarbonising its operations and ensuring the firm remains within its principles as a sustainable mining organisation .
To share just how the company will achieve this , Arun Misra , CEO and Whole Time Director at Hindustan Zinc , divulges its plans for the future and explains how it will promote responsible sourcing , decarbonisation and better use of natural resources .
A leader of mining and smelting As a leader that is constantly learning , Misra was educated in electrical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur , before joining Tata Steel as a graduate trainee with a focus on maintenance functions . After he found a love for mining operations at the company , he began to climb the ranks as a leader , completing his stint at Tata as the Vice President Raw Material .
Putting his love for mining and knowledge of natural resources to use , Misra began work at Hindustan Zinc in November 2019 and quickly realised that India was very much developing its mining industry .
“ It has been a very rewarding professional life . I ’ ve enjoyed improving my understanding of mining and producing metals & minerals . Mineral processing is my favourite subject aside from mining ,” Misra says .
He also explains that the global outlook of the business results in a successful turnaround of metals , as the price is dependent on the area in demand and the price within that area .
“ At Hindustan Zinc , for the last two years , we have continuously improved our numbers in terms of production volume and profit . We are aware that the price of any metal is not in our hands , it is the factor of supply and demand across the globe .”
Sustainability brings commercial mining success In his leading role at Hindustan Zinc , Misra oversees sustainability at the company and its strategy is clearly aligned with the miner ’ s plans for success . With targets in place , it will begin to show its sustainability credentials and expects to see achievements by 2025 . Following this , the company expects to steer ever closer towards net zero by sourcing renewable energy solutions .
The firm expects to increase its renewable energy input through the procurement of 550MW of renewable energy — 200MW of which is getting closer by the day as it is in the process of signing a power purchase agreement ( PPA ).
A further action to reduce emissions across its underground mining sites is the adoption of all-electric underground mining vehicles , including transport trucks and loaders powered by solar energy . Not only does
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