Hindustan Zinc's Misra On Growth, Investment Plans

The transcript discusses the current state and future potential of the zinc industry, focusing on economic factors, sustainability, and investment plans. It highlights zinc's role in infrastructure, health, and as a sustainable material. The speaker outlines a $1 billion investment plan to make zinc production green, emphasizing renewable energy and EVs. The impact of commodity prices and the need for private investment in base metals are also covered. Zinc's potential in EVs and energy storage solutions is explored, with a vision for net-zero emissions by 2050.

What are some of the key areas where zinc is expected to see increased demand?

• Space exploration

• Automobile manufacturing

• Infrastructure and health

• Fashion and textiles

What is the primary focus of the $1 billion investment in zinc production?

• Expanding mining operations

• Developing new zinc alloys

• Making zinc production green

• Marketing and advertising

By what year does the company plan to have all mining equipment as electric vehicles?

• 2050

• 2040

• 2030

• 2025

How does the company plan to address the rising costs of coal?

• By outsourcing mining operations

• By reducing production

• By switching to renewable energy sources

• By increasing coal imports

What is the anticipated impact of private investment in the zinc industry?

• Stagnation of industry growth

• Decrease in production

• Reduction in zinc prices

• Increase in company valuations

What is the expected role of zinc air batteries in the future?

• To be used in traditional zinc applications

• To provide energy storage solutions

• To power electric vehicles directly

• To replace lithium-ion batteries in smartphones

What is the significance of zinc in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050?

• It will be the primary material for construction

• It will replace all fossil fuels

• It will play a big role in energy storage solutions

• It will be used in all transportation vehicles