Hindustan Copper bets on a comeback tripling output by 2030 after years of losses

Published on 24 April 2026

India’s sole copper miner plans 12 MT by 2030

India’s copper supply hinges on Hindustan Copper Limited, which controls the country’s operating ore leases yet has long struggled with mining and execution bottlenecks. Now the state-run miner is looking to triple ore capacity to 12 million tonnes per annum by 2030. The question is whether past constraints can be overcome in time.

India has just one major operating copper miner: Hindustan Copper
Company targets tripling ore capacity to 12 million tonnes by 2030
Past losses were driven by mining and execution challenges
Whether the turnaround plan is achievable remains unclear

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Hindustan Copper bets on a comeback tripling output by 2030 after years of losses

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