Hindustan Copper Hits 7-Year Production Peak in FY26
State-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) reported a standout performance for FY 2025–26, achieving its highest Metal in Concentrate (MIC) production in seven years at 27,421 tonnes—a 9% increase year-on-year.
By : PSUDesk
Update: 2026-04-04 12:55 GMT
KOLKATA – State-owned Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) reported a standout performance for FY 2025–26, achieving its highest Metal in Concentrate (MIC) production in seven years at 27,421 tonnes—a 9% increase year-on-year.
Performance Highlights:
- Ore Output: Produced 3.67 million tonnes, up 6% from the previous fiscal.
- Sales Record: Sold 27,367 tonnes of Copper MIC, the best in five years.
- Operational Resumption: Mining restarted at Kendadih, Kolihan, and Surda; secured the Sidhi Copper Block lease.
- Tech Innovation: Launched India’s first large-scale paste fill plant and introduced battery-operated LHDs at Malanjkhand for low-emission mining.
Future Outlook
CMD Sanjiv Kumar Singh confirmed HCL is on track for its 12.2 MTPA capacity goal by 2030. The company also expanded its corporate salary package to include contractual workers, reinforcing its commitment to financial dignity across its workforce.