Vedanta Limited has informed the Exchange regarding 'Enhancement of Gamsberg Phase II Project'.
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Vedanta is upgrading its Gamsberg Phase II zinc project in South Africa beyond its original design. The plant capacity will now rise from 4 Mtpa to 8.4 Mtpa of ore, with 10% higher throughput and 3% better metal recovery than initially planned. An additional USD 84 million has been approved for these upgrades, on top of the original USD 466 million project cost. The expansion will add 220 ktpa of metal in concentrate output and make Vedanta Zinc International the largest zinc producer in South Africa. Separately, the Board has decided not to pursue a pending scheme to transfer its General Reserve into Retained Earnings, subject to NCLT approval.
Positive for long-term growth — the project will deliver more output at higher efficiency, strengthening Vedanta's zinc business. The dropped General Reserve scheme is neutral, as it was only a reclassification of internal funds with no cash or shareholder impact.