The company said that the the collaboration aims to evaluate innovative technologies that can support the transition towards low-carbon and future-ready mining.
According to the company, the collaboration will begin with technical, operational, safety, environmental and financial feasibility studies covering green hydrogen generation, storage, dispensing infrastructure and hydrogen-powered equipment.
The assessment will also examine the use of hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) and fuel cell technologies in mining and industrial operations.
It added that a key area of exploration will be the use of hydrogen fuel
solutions in underground mining environments.
In a press release, filled on NSE, company said that based on the outcomes, the collaboration may be scaled further to enable broader deployment across mining equipment, heavy earth-moving machinery, underground and surface vehicles, generators and other operational assets.
Commenting on the development, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “At Hindustan Zinc, we are focused on pioneering solutions that can redefine the future of sustainable mining. Hydrogen has the potential to support cleaner mobility, reduce emissions from heavy-duty equipment and create new pathways for decarbonising hardto-abate industrial operations.”
He added, “This collaboration is a forward-looking step in evaluating hydrogen-based technologies, including their potential application in underground mining, as we continue to build a future-ready metals business aligned with global sustainability benchmarks.”
The company said the move forms part of its strategy to develop low-carbon mining operations and aligns with its target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
Shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd closed 1.66% higher at ₹572.90 on the NSE on Monday.
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