Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) – headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa – is a grouping of zinc assets located in South Africa, Namibia and Ireland, owned by India-based Vedanta Limited, a listed subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc.

Operations include: Black Mountain Mining (BMM) and the associated flagship Gamsberg Project in South Africa’s Northern Cape province; Skorpion Zinc Mine and refinery in the Karas region of Namibia.

Mining and milling at the Lisheen Mine in Ireland was concluded in December 2015 after 17 years of operation and the mine is currently in an active closure mode.

VZI’s vision is to create an integrated world-class regional zinc complex comprising the BMM (including Gamsberg) and the Skorpion Zinc mining and refining operations.

VZI is a significant employer in its areas of operation: It is one the largest private sector employers in the Northern Cape, employing around 1,500 people at the current operations at BMM, and a further 1,500 people at the Gamsberg Project (employees and business partner employees).  Around 1,500 people are employed at Skorpion Zinc.


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Vedanta Zinc International

Christopher Griffith

Thabisile McHunu

Nadia Lawrence

Luctor Roode

Leonard Matthews

Marcel Naude

Sushil Kumar

Nevan Pillay

David Moagi

Anil Tembe

The Leadership Team at Vedanta Zinc International is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the operations of the company's zinc assets across South Africa, Namibia, and Ireland. This team, composed of key executives such as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, collaborates to drive operational efficiency, ensure financial health, spearhead exploration initiatives, and implement innovative technologies, all while prioritizing safety and sustainability in mining practices. Their collective leadership aims to optimize resources and strengthen VZI's position as a leading player in the global zinc market.

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