14/04/2026
India’s mining story is being shaped as much by its future as by its past.
Hindustan Zinc Limited stands at the centre of this journey—driving industrial growth, strengthening resource security, and contributing meaningfully to the nation’s economic progress and global competitiveness.
During his recent visit to India, Mr. Peter Salditt, President, Mining Business Division, Komatsu Limited along with Mr. Shingo Hori, Vice President, Mining Business Division, Komatsu Limited, Brian Thompson, President, Underground Soft Rock Division, Komatsu Mining and the broader team, engaged closely with Mr. Arun Mishra, CEO & Whole-time Director, and the leadership team at Hindustan Zinc Limited—reinforcing the strength of this partnership and a shared ambition to shape the next phase of mining in India.
A key highlight of the visit was the on-ground immersion across Hindustan Zinc’s operations, including the Zawar mine, UGHR Mochia training centre, and the UGHR office in Udaipur. These interactions went beyond site visits—they offered a closer look at the scale, capability, and operational excellence defining modern underground mining in India.
Zawar itself tells a remarkable story—one of the world’s oldest zinc and silver mining regions, with a legacy spanning thousands of years. From ancient rock samples to early beneficiation practices, the visit brought history to life, alongside a deeper connection to local culture at the 1200-year-old Zawar Mata Mandir (Temple).
Mr. Salditt’s visit reinforces Komatsu’s sustained strategic focus on India as a priority growth market. As the country accelerates its infrastructure and industrial ambitions, Komatsu remains committed to advancing productivity, driving innovation, and enabling sustainable mining practices at scale.
Komatsu Mining has long held a strong position in India’s surface mining and underground soft rock mining segments, built on decades of partnership and performance. With the acquisition of GHH Group GmbH (GHH), Komatsu is now strategically expanding its presence in the underground hard rock mining segment in India—bringing advanced capabilities and strengthening our ability to support the sector’s evolving and increasingly complex needs.
More than scale, what stood out was the deep connection between mining, its history, and the communities around it.
This visit was not only about strengthening business collaboration—it was equally about building deeper connections, gaining perspective, and aligning on a shared vision for the future of mining in India.
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Komatsu is a global leader in technology-driven products and solutions, with a market value exceeding $35 billion and a strong presence across construction, mining, forestry, and industrial machinery—driving productivity, advancing innovation, and enabling more sustainable operations worldwide.
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