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Chandigarh: Engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that its Minerals & Metals (M&M) business vertical has secured a ‘Large’ EPC contract—valued between ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore—from Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a Vedanta Group company. This prestigious project marks a major milestone in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two industry leaders.
🏗️ Project Scope: Boosting Zinc Production Capacity
Under HZL’s capacity expansion plan, the company is setting up a 250 KTPA Leaching, Purification & Cellhouse facility and a 125 KTPA Jarosite Circuit at its Debari Smelter Complex in Rajasthan. The new facility is designed to produce Special High Grade (SHG) Zinc Cathodes (99.995% purity)—critical for various industrial and infrastructure applications.
L&T’s role encompasses comprehensive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) responsibilities, including:
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Design & Engineering
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Procurement of key systems and components
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Complete site services including installation and commissioning
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Core process units: Calcine Storage, Leaching, Purification, and Electrowinning (Jumbo Cell House)
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Auxiliary systems: Utilities, ETP RO-ZLD (Effluent Treatment Plant with Zero Liquid Discharge), plant electrics, instrumentation, and automation systems
🔁 A Three-Decade-Long Partnership
The project further cements L&T’s decades-long collaboration with HZL. The companies have partnered in numerous capacity augmentation and modernization efforts over the past 30+ years, covering beneficiation plants, smelters, and support infrastructure.
Mr. T Kumaresan, Senior Vice President & Head – Minerals & Metals, L&T, commented:
“This win reaffirms L&T’s leadership in the Minerals & Metals sector and underscores our commitment to delivering excellence that ensures customer satisfaction.’’
🌍 Capabilities of L&T’s M&M Vertical
L&T’s Minerals & Metals business provides end-to-end EPC solutions across:
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Mining and Minerals Processing
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Industrial Product Systems
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Bulk Material Handling
Its Product Business Unit, with manufacturing hubs in Kansbahal (Odisha) and Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu), caters to critical sectors such as:
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Mining
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Cement
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Steel
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Fertilizers
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Ports
These facilities deliver cost-effective, fully integrated product solutions, supporting both domestic and international markets.
🔍 About L&T
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is a $30 billion Indian multinational conglomerate, known for its excellence in:
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EPC Projects
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Hi-Tech Manufacturing
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Engineering Services
Operating across multiple geographies, L&T has sustained industry leadership for over eight decades, driven by a strong customer-focused approach and an unwavering commitment to quality.
🧭 Strategic Significance
This project aligns with HZL’s goal to scale up zinc output while enhancing environmental compliance through advanced effluent treatment and zero-discharge systems. For L&T, this contract reinforces its stature as the go-to EPC partner in India’s metals and mining ecosystem, especially at a time when domestic demand for zinc and other base metals is on the rise.
📊 Project Classification
According to L&T’s internal project scale:
| Classification | Value Range (₹ Cr) |
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| Significant | 1,000 – 2,500 |
| Large | 2,500 – 5,000 |
| Major | 5,000 – 10,000 |
| Mega | 10,000 – 15,000 |
| Ultra-Mega | > 15,000 |
This project falls in the ‘Large’ category, affirming its strategic and financial weight in L&T’s portfolio.
📈 Outlook
As India continues to invest in mineral processing infrastructure and energy-efficient smelter technologies, L&T is well-positioned to benefit from this momentum. This latest win signals strong prospects for the company’s Minerals & Metals division, which remains a key pillar of its diversified EPC business.
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