Aluminium production rises 3%, while zinc output falls 2%.

Vedanta Ltd. has reported a 3% increase in its aluminum production to 614 kilotonnes in the third quarter, compared to the same period last year. The company’s mined metal production also saw a 3% sequential increase to 265 kilotonnes, driven by higher grades and increased production at the Agucha and Zawar mines. Refined zinc production rose 3% sequentially to 204 kilotonnes. Vedanta reported its best-ever nine-month mined metal production, boosted by improved grades and mill recovery. Additionally, the company achieved an all-time high in refined metal production, with a 3% increase in refined zinc and a 4% increase in refined lead production, driven by plant availability and operational performance.