DBT Bureau
Pune, 4 April 2026
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), the only Copper Miner of India, has reported a robust performance for the financial year 2025–26, marked by significant operational achievements.
During FY 2025-26 Hindustan Copper Ltd has achieved MIC (Metal in concentrate) production of 27,421 tonne which is 9% higher than FY 2024-25 and highest in past seven years. Similarly, the Company has achieved ore production of 3.67 million tonne in FY 2025-26 which is 6% higher than last year. Sales of 27,367 tonnes of Copper MIC during the fiscal has been the best in the last five years.
These achievements have been driven by coordinated efforts across key functional domains. Despite a challenging operating environment, HCL demonstrated resilience and adaptability, maintaining its growth trajectory through focused execution and continuous improvement.
HCL continues to make steady progress toward its strategic objective of achieving 12.2 MTPA mining capacity by 2030, with all ongoing initiatives aligned to this long-term vision.
- The Company has also recorded several key milestones during the year, including:
- Implementation of welfare initiatives for officers, workmen and contract personnel
- Rollout of License to operate software
- Introduction of the Nursing Scheme and educational support under the Sathee Scheme
- Awarding of job contracts works exceeding INR 1,400 crore
- Resumption of operations at Kendadih, Kolihan and Surda mines
- Progress in securing long-pending statutory clearances, including Chandmari
- Entry into an auction lease through the Sidhi Copper Block
- Advancement of greenfield projects in India (Sikkim, Dhobani, Pathargora) and overseas (Chile)
- Initiation of greenfield exploration at the Bodal Block
- The paste fill plant at Malanjkhand Copper Project is unique in India as one of the first large-scale applications of paste backfill technology in a metal mining project, enabling simultaneous underground mining, enhanced safety and sustainable reuse of tailings on an industrial scale.
- Operation through battery-operated LHDs in Malanjkhand underground mines marks a clean, low-emission and energy-efficient shift, enhancing worker safety, reducing ventilation load and aligning mining operations with sustainable practices.
- HCL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Bank of India for implementation of Corporate Salary Package for all the permanent employees as well as contractual employees, engaged under a valid contract. By bringing contractual workers into the fold of formal financial dignity, HCL affirms a simple yet powerful belief — that every hand that builds the nation deserves security, respect and reassurance.
Acknowledging the contributions of HCL workforce and the support of the Government of India, particularly the Ministry of Mines, along with customers, partners, and other stakeholders, in achieving these results, Sanjiv Kumar Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, HCL, stated that responsible resource utilization, environmental stewardship and social responsibility will continue to be the cornerstone of its operations.
Looking ahead, HCL remains focused on strengthening its operational capabilities, enhancing sustainability practices, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders, while progressing towards its Vision Plan 2030 and aspiration for Navratna status.
