Gamsberg zinc project on course for first production in mid-2018

Diversified miner Vedanta Resources' Gamsberg zinc project, in the Northern Cape, remains on track for first production in mid-2018. Prestart activities and waste stripping at the project have progressed well, with the completion of the north access ramp – a critical milestone and part of the openpit development – achieved on schedule. The north pit prestripping also fully ramped up in the first quarter.