Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Hindustan Copper Expands Mining Capacity
Hindustan Copper Limited is making big changes to its mines to produce more copper.
The Malanjkhand mine is switching to underground mining and will be able to produce twice as much copper.
The Khetri mine is also expanding and using new mining methods.
Additionally, HCL is reopening the Rakha mine and restarting the Kendadih mine, which will help increase the overall production of copper.
These changes are expected to make the mining process safer and more efficient.
Malanjkhand mine transitioning to underground mining, capacity to rise to 5 MTPA.
Khetri mine expanding capacity to 3 MTPA with trackless mining methods.
Rakha mine reopening with a 20-year MDO agreement and new 3 MTPA concentrator plant.
Kendadih mine restarting with a 20-year lease extension, expected capacity of 0.45 MTPA.
Significant investments in infrastructure and technology to support mining expansion.
- Who
- Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
- What
- Expansion and modernization of copper mining projects
- When
- Projects ongoing with specific milestones in 2025
- Where
- Malanjkhand, Khetri, Rakha, and Kendadih mines in India
- Why
- To increase production capacity and improve mining efficiency
- Malanjkhand copper project
- Transitioning to underground mining, capacity rising to 5 MTPA
- Khetri copper complex
- Capacity expanding to 3 MTPA with trackless mining methods
- Rakha mine re-opening
- 20-year MDO agreement, 3 MTPA concentrator plant
- Kendadih mine restart
- 20-year lease extension, expected capacity of 0.45 MTPA
- Mining capacity expansion
- Significant investments in infrastructure and technology