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Zinc Reference Rate — 10-Day Trend
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Three Names Behind the World's Zinc Supply
Zinc mining and smelting concentrate around a recognizable set of global names. Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta subsidiary, is widely described as the world's largest integrated zinc producer. Today's zinc reference rate is ₹0.33 per gram on September 17, 2026 — the commodity every one of these companies is ultimately selling into.
- Hindustan Zinc: world's largest integrated zinc producer, Rajasthan mines and Chanderiya smelter
- Nyrstar: Switzerland-based, smelters across Europe, the US and Australia; mines in Canada, Peru and the US
- Korea Zinc: South Korean smelters plus refined zinc production in Australia, China and the US
Zinc Reference Rate by Weight
Today's Zinc rate is Less than One Rupees per gram. At this rate, 10 grams of Zinc costs Three Rupees.
| Unit | Weight | Price (INR) | Price in Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 1.0000 g | ₹0.33 | Less than One Rupees |
| 8 Grams | 8.0000 g | ₹2.66 | Three Rupees |
| 10 Grams | 10.0000 g | ₹3.32 | Three Rupees |
| 100 Grams | 100.0000 g | ₹33.19 | Thirty Three Rupees |
| 1 Kilogram | 1,000.0000 g | ₹331.90 | Three Hundred and Thirty Two Rupees |
| 1 Ounce (oz) | 28.3495 g | ₹9.41 | Nine Rupees |
| 1 Troy Ounce | 31.1035 g | ₹10.32 | Ten Rupees |
| 1 Metric Ton | 1,000,000.0000 g | ₹331,899.00 | Three Lakh Thirty One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Nine Rupees |
Mining vs Smelting — Not Always the Same Company
Hindustan Zinc runs an integrated model — mining its own ore and smelting it at Chanderiya, one of the largest zinc-lead smelters in the world. Nyrstar and Korea Zinc lean more heavily into smelting at global scale, processing zinc concentrate sourced from multiple mines rather than relying solely on their own extraction. That structural difference matters: a smelter-heavy business responds to concentrate availability and treatment charges, while an integrated miner like Hindustan Zinc captures value at both the mining and processing stages.
None of these are pure zinc plays
Hindustan Zinc mines lead and silver from the same ore as zinc, and sits under Vedanta's much broader conglomerate umbrella spanning aluminium and oil and gas. Nyrstar and Korea Zinc both run multi-metal smelting operations too. Every name here carries real diversification beyond zinc alone.
| Company | Headquarters | Core Zinc Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Zinc | India (Vedanta subsidiary) | Rajasthan mines, Chanderiya smelter |
| Nyrstar | Switzerland | Smelters in Europe, US, Australia; mines in Canada, Peru, US |
| Korea Zinc | South Korea | Domestic smelters plus refined zinc plants in Australia, China, US |
Zinc Reference Rate — Last 10 Days
The most recent Zinc price on record (2026-09-17) is Less than One Rupees per gram.
| Date | Price (INR/g) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | ₹0.33 | 0.00 |
| 2026-09-16 | ₹0.33 | 0.00 |
| 2026-09-15 | ₹0.33 | +0.00 |
| 2026-09-14 | ₹0.33 | -0.01 |
| 2026-09-13 | ₹0.34 | +0.00 |
| 2026-09-12 | ₹0.34 | 0.00 |
| 2026-09-11 | ₹0.34 | 0.00 |
| 2026-09-10 | ₹0.34 | -0.01 |
| 2026-09-09 | ₹0.35 | +0.00 |
| 2026-09-08 | ₹0.35 | — |
What to Weigh Before Considering Any of These Names
Each of these companies carries its own country-specific and operational risks — Indian mining regulation for Hindustan Zinc, European energy costs for Nyrstar's smelters, and broader multi-metal exposure for Korea Zinc — on top of ordinary zinc-price movements. None moves purely on the zinc price alone.
For zinc's own price trend, separate from any company, the comparison table and history above track the live reference rate, and the site's zinc price history page holds a longer record.
This page is for general information, not investment advice. Company shares carry risks beyond the underlying commodity price. Consider consulting a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Zinc Mining Stocks — Common Questions
Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, is widely described as the world's largest integrated zinc producer. It operates mines in Rajasthan and runs the Chanderiya zinc-lead smelter, one of the largest of its kind globally.
Nyrstar is a Switzerland-headquartered multi-metals business operating zinc smelters across Europe, the United States and Australia, plus zinc mines in Canada, Peru and the United States. Its Balen smelter in Belgium is described as one of the largest zinc smelters in the world.
Korea Zinc Company ranks among the top global zinc producers, operating smelters in South Korea alongside refined zinc production facilities in Australia, China and the United States — a genuinely international smelting footprint for a company headquartered in one country.
Not a single-commodity zinc ETF with the retail profile of a gold ETF. Investors seeking zinc-specific exposure generally look at the mining and smelting companies directly, or broader industrial-metals and base-metals funds that may include zinc-linked names.
No — it also produces lead and silver from the same ore bodies, and its parent Vedanta is a large, diversified conglomerate spanning aluminium, oil and gas, and other businesses. Hindustan Zinc's own stock reflects all three metals it mines, not zinc in isolation.
