VEDANTA RESOURCES 
By 18 January 2013
Vedanta Resources plc
Hindustan Zinc Limited announces Results for the Third Quarter
and Nine Months ended 31 December 2012
The following release was issued by Vedanta Resources Plc's subsidiary Hindustan Zinc Limited ("HZL") today.
18 January 2013
Hindustan Zinc Limited
Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months
Ended 31 December 2012
Next phase of growth announced; Record mined metal production; Net profit increased by 27%
Q3 Highlights
Operational Performance -
§ Mined metal production up 11% at a record 233kt
§ Lead production up 11% at 32kt
§ Silver production up 103% at117t
Financial Performance -
§ Revenue up 14% at Rs. 3,140 Crore
§ Net Profit up 27% at Rs. 1,613 Crore
§ Strong balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents of Rs. 19,282 Crore
Expansion Projects -
§ Board of Directors approves next phase of growth plan to increase mined metal production capacity to 1.2 mtpa
Mr. Agnivesh Agarwal (Chairman, Hindustan Zinc) -"I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the next phase of growth projects, which will deliver superior performance in future and create long-term value for stakeholders".
Mumbai: Hindustan Zinc Limited ("HZL" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ("Q3") and nine months ("nine months period") ended 31 December 2012.
Unaudited Financial Summary
(In Rs Crore, except as stated) | ||||||
Quarter Ended | Nine-month Ended | |||||
31st December | 31st December | |||||
2012 | 2011 | Change | 2012 | 2011 | Change | |
Net Sales/Income from Operations | ||||||
Zinc | 1,975 | 2,004 | -1% | 5,634 | 6,144 | -8% |
Lead | 371 | 308 | 20% | 1,054 | 726 | 45% |
Silver | 645 | 257 | 151% | 1,482 | 823 | 80% |
Others | 149 | 178 | -16% | 505 | 469 | 8% |
Total | 3,140 | 2,747 | 14% | 8,675 | 8,162 | 6% |
Cash Profit (Net Profit + Depreciation) | 1,790 | 1,436 | 25% | 5,259 | 4,557 | 15% |
Profit After Taxes | 1,613 | 1,274 | 27% | 4,734 | 4,113 | 15% |
Earnings Per Share (Rs.) | 3.82 | 3.01 | 27% | 11.20 | 9.73 | 15% |
Production - Mined Metal ('000 tonnes) | 233 | 209 | 11% | 610 | 607 | 0% |
Zinc & Lead | ||||||
Production - Refined Metal ('000 tonnes) | ||||||
Total Zinc | 171 | 191 | -10% | 495 | 569 | -13% |
- Fully integrated Zinc | 168 | 188 | -10% | 479 | 563 | -15% |
Total Lead1 | 32 | 29 | 11% | 90 | 62 | 45% |
- Fully integrated Lead | 22 | 25 | -11% | 75 | 58 | 29% |
Total Silver2 (tonnes) | 117 | 58 | 103% | 290 | 154 | 89% |
- Fully integrated Silver | 62 | 58 | 8% | 222 | 154 | 44% |
Metal Prices and Exchange Rate | ||||||
Zinc LME (USD/MT) | 1,947 | 1,897 | 3% | 1,920 | 2,123 | -10% |
Lead LME (USD/MT) | 2,199 | 1,983 | 11% | 2,051 | 2,328 | -12% |
Silver LBMA (USD / oz) | 32.7 | 31.9 | 3% | 30.7 | 36.2 | -15% |
INR / USD | 54.1 | 51.0 | 6% | 54.5 | 47.2 | 16% |
(1) Includes captive consumption of 1,647 tonnes in Q3 FY2013 vs. 1,730 tonnes in Q3 FY2012, and 4,723 tonnes in 'nine months period' FY2013 vs. 4,469 tonnes in 'nine months period' FY2012.
(2) Includes captive consumption of 8,440 Kgs. in Q3 FY2013 vs. 9,182 Kgs. in Q3 FY2012, and 24,606 Kgs. in 'nine months period' FY2013 vs. 23,572 Kgs. in 'nine months period' FY2012.
Operational Performance
Mined metal production in Q3 was up 11% at an all time high of 233kt, compared with the corresponding prior quarter. This was 22% higher sequentially and we expect to close the year ahead of last year's production, in accordance with our earlier guidance.
Refined Lead production in Q3 was 32kt up 11% and Refined Silver production was 117t up 103%, as compared with the corresponding prior quarter. This was mainly attributable to higher volume of custom production, as the mined metal production improved progressively during the quarter.
Refined Zinc production in Q3 was down 10% at 171kt, as compared with the corresponding prior quarter. It improved 5% on a sequential basis and we expect higher volumes in Q4.
Financial Performance
Revenues for Q3 were up 14% at Rs. 3,140 Crore, comparedwith the corresponding prior quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher Lead-Silver volumes, further supported by improved LME/LBMA prices & INR depreciation. Net profit for the quarter was higher by 27% at Rs. 1,613 Crore.
The Zinc metal cost, without royalty, during the quarter was Rs. 44,900 per MT ($829), 11% higher in INR and 6% in USD, compared with the corresponding prior quarter. The positive impact of operational efficiencies and lower coal prices was more than offset by increase in commodity prices, higher excavation & lower by-product credits.
Expansion Projects
The Board of Directors has approved the next phase of growth plan. HZL has been actively conducting exploration, which increased net Reserve and Resource across all mines to 332.3 million tonnes in FY2012. Based on long-term evaluation of assets and in consultation with mining experts, the Company has finalised the next phase of growth plan, which will involve sinking of underground shafts and developing underground mines. The plan comprises of developing a 3.75 mtpa underground mine at Rampura Agucha and expanding Sindesar Khurd mine from 2.0 mtpa to 3.75 mtpa, Zawar mines from 1.2 mtpa to 5.0 mtpa, Rajpura Dariba mine to 1.2 mtpa and Kayad mine to 1.0 mtpa. It will also involve opening up of a small new mine at Bamnia Kalan in Rajpura Dariba belt. The growth plan will increase mined metal (MIC) production capacity to 1.2 mtpa.
The mines will be developed using best-in-class technology and equipment and in consultation with leading global mine experts, ensuring highest level of productivity. The projects will be completed in six years and benefit of growth projects will start flowing in from third year, even as projects will continue till FY18-19. Annual capital expenditures for these projects will average USD 250 million a year over next six years.
Liquidity and investment
Company follows conservative Investment Policy and invests in high quality debt instruments. As on 31 December 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of Rs. 19,282 Crore, out of which Rs. 10,626 Crore was invested in debt mutual funds, Rs. 1,712 in bonds and Rs. 6,923 Crore were in fixed deposits with scheduled banks.
For further information, please contact:
Investors Ashwin Bajaj Senior Vice President - Investor Relations Vedanta Resources plc | ir@vedanta.co.in Tel: +91 22 6646 1531 |
Media Gordon Simpson | Tel: +44 20 7251 3801 |
About Vedanta Resources plc
Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed FTSE 100 diversified global natural resources major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit .
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