Vedanta Limited announces it has doubled annual zinc production capacity at its Gamsberg operations in South Africa to 500,000 tonnes (metal-in-concentrate). The company says the expansion, called Gamsberg Phase II, is supported by an investment of about $600 million (around ₹5,000 crore), and is being inaugurated at the site by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa along with Vedanta directors.
The outlets describe the project as part of Vedanta Zinc International’s efforts to scale output and strengthen its position in the global zinc market. Vedanta also links the expansion to broader production targets across India and South Africa, including contributions from Hindustan Zinc and its own South African subsidiary. One report notes the expansion aligns with a commitment made at South Africa’s 2018 investment conference, and that the company has discussed plans for additional zinc smelting capacity in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Another outlet focuses on the capacity boost figure, while others provide the investment amount and inauguration details. Separate coverage also mentions related corporate restructuring steps, though they are not central to the capacity expansion itself.
