Hindustan Zinc Limited executed a Deed for Grant of Composite Licence (CL) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh on June 27, 2026. The licence was granted under Schedule V of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for the Nawatola Laband Rare Earth Elements (REE) Block in Uttar Pradesh.
The REE block covers an area of 210.01 hectares located in Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh. The Composite Licence entitles the company to undertake reconnaissance, prospecting, and exploration activities in accordance with the licence terms and statutory provisions.
Upon successful completion of exploration and fulfillment of terms under the MMDR Act, Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, and the Composite Licence, the company becomes eligible for grant of a Mining Lease according to applicable laws.
The disclosure was signed by Aashhima V Khanna, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, and filed with both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.