Vedanta Resources Plc is a global natural resources company specializing in zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium, power and oil and gas products and services. The company was founded as Sterlite Industries in 1976 and acquired its current name in 1986. Vedanta Resources Plc employs over 28,000 workers in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Liberia, Ireland and Australia and is headquartered in London, UK.