Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Hindustan Zinc First Indian Firm to Join Mining Council
Imagine a club called ICMM, made up of the world's top mining companies, all working to be responsible and ethical.
Hindustan Zinc, a big mining company from India, just joined the club.
This means they promise to follow the club's rules about taking care of the environment and being fair to people.
The club will check to make sure Hindustan Zinc is doing a good job.
This is important because it shows that India is becoming a leader in responsible mining.
It’s like Hindustan Zinc is promising to be a good global citizen in how they mine.
Hindustan Zinc is the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).
ICMM is a global body of leading mining and metals companies focused on sustainable development and ethical practices.
Hindustan Zinc's membership followed a rigorous assessment and endorsement by ICMM's Council.
The company is now committed to ICMM's 40 performance expectations, covering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
This marks ICMM's first new member since 2021, strengthening its presence in South Asia.
- Who
- Hindustan Zinc, the first Indian company, joined the ICMM.
- What
- Hindustan Zinc joined the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).
- When
- The event was reported on August 12, 2025.
- Where
- Hindustan Zinc is based in India.
- Why
- To commit to sustainable development, transparency, and ethical practices in mining.
- Company
- Hindustan Zinc Limited
- Location
- India
- Organization Joined
- International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
- Membership Status
- First Indian company to join
- ICMM Focus
- Sustainable development and ethical practices
- ESG Practices
- Hindustan Zinc commits to 40 performance expectations
- Sustainability Ranking
- World’s most sustainable in the sector (2024)