Sedgman y Leighton Asia, subsidiaries of CIMIC (Cluster ACS), have been awarded contracts worth 237 million euros to build the first zinc tailings recycling plant in the India en Rajastán during this period of mining expansion.
Promoting sustainable mining and the circular economy
The consortium formed by the companies of CIMIC will work hand in hand with Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), the world's largest integrated zinc producer. The new facility will be strategically located in Rampura Agucha Mines, in the state of Rajastán, with the aim of transforming mining waste into usable resources.
The division of functions ensures a high level of technical execution: Sedgman will be in charge of the services of engineering and acquisition of offshore equipmentWhile Leighton Asia will assume the management of construction and acquisition of onshore equipment through a separate contract.
| Concept | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment (Revenue) | 237 millones de euros |
| Location | Rampura Agucha Mines, Rajastán (India) |
| Main client | Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) |
| Awarded companies | Sedgman y Leighton Asia (Cluster CIMIC / ACS) |
Commitment to the global energy transition
Juan Santamaría, executive director of Grupo ACS and CEO of CIMIC, has highlighted the strategic importance of this award: This project highlights the leadership of Sedgman in mineral processing and the proven ability to Leighton Asia in the provision of infrastructure
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According to the executive, the initiative reflects the group's commitment to the energy transition through critical minerals: Modern tailings reprocessing opens new opportunities to recover essential minerals that power clean energy technologies and digital infrastructure
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- Resource Recovery: Reengineering mining liabilities to convert them into future supply.
- Mining safety: Strengthening access to key materials for the technology industry India.
- Technological leadership: Implementation of global-scale processes for the treatment of zinc and silver.
For its part, Arun Misra, CEO HZLHe emphasized that with this plant they are creating a model for re-engineering legacy resources for future supply, thereby strengthening the security of the country's critical minerals
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Key points and frequently asked questions about the ACS project in India
What economic impact does this contract have on the ACS Group?
The awarding of contracts through its subsidiaries Sedgman y Leighton Asia will generate combined revenues of approximately 237 million euros.
What is the main function of the new plant in Rajasthan?
It will be the first zinc tailings recycling plant on a global scale in the India, designed to recover essential minerals from old mining waste, promoting the sustainability of the sector.
Who are the main players in this industrial alliance?
The project is a collaboration between Hindustan Zinc Limited (customer and largest zinc producer in the world) and the companies Sedgman y Leighton Asia, both belonging to CIMIC, the Australian subsidiary of Grupo ACS.
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