Korea Zinc

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Korea Zinc is a global leader in non-ferrous metal smelting and refining, primarily zinc and lead. The company is actively diversifying its business portfolio into future growth engines, including renewable energy generation, green hydrogen production, and battery materials, positioning itself as a key player in the global energy transition and circular economy.

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Founded 1974

Metals & Mining CompanyInvestorDeveloperOfftakerOperator

Strategic Overview

Korea Zinc is pursuing a 'Green Metals' strategy, aiming to transition its smelting operations to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
The company is actively diversifying beyond its traditional metals business into new growth engines like renewable energy, green hydrogen, and battery materials.
Australia is a key strategic hub for Korea Zinc's energy transition initiatives, particularly through its subsidiary Ark Energy and investments in projects like Sun Cable.

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Deal History (1)

Korea Zinc to build $7.4 billion smelter in Tennessee

Developer Mining US Mar 13, 2026 USD7.4B

Investment Focus

Technologies

Mining1

Geography

US1

Key People

Choi Yun-birm

Vice Chairman & CEO

Park Ki-deok

President & CEO

Track Record

Notable projects: Sun Cable (Australia), Ark Energy renewable projects (Australia), Green Hydrogen project with ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia)

Detailed Analysis

Technologies

Solar PVOnshore WindBattery StorageGreen HydrogenWaste-to-Energy

Sectors

Energy TransitionUtilities

Geographies

South KoreaAustralia (3 deals)Saudi Arabia (1 deal)USA

Deal Stage

GreenfieldOperating

Subsidiaries

Ark EnergySun Metals CorporationSorin CorporationKZAM (Korea Zinc Advanced Materials)

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