Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) announced the extension of the additional charge held by Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, Director (Operations), for the post of Director (Mining). This interim extension is effective beyond March 21, 2026, until further orders, as mandated by the Ministry of Mines on March 20, 2026. Shri Sinha is confirmed to have no disqualifications and his brief profile is attached for reference.
Extension of Key Management Tenure Confirmed
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has formally disclosed the continuation of Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha in an additional capacity. Shri Sinha, who currently serves as the Director (Operations), will continue to hold the Additional Charge of the post of Director (Mining) for HCL.
This extension is effective beyond March 21, 2026, and will remain in place until subsequent formal orders are issued. The interim measure is based on an order received on March 20, 2026, from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India (Order No. Met3-10/1/2025- METAL III).
Compliance and Disclosure
It is confirmed that Shri Sinha is not related to any other Board Member or Key Managerial Personnel within the Company or their relatives. Furthermore, he is not debarred from holding the office of director by any regulatory authority.
Profile Highlights of Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sinha
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha joined HCL as Director (Operations) effective March 9, 2025. He assumed the additional charge of Director (Mining) starting March 28, 2025.
Dr. Sinha possesses extensive experience, having worked for over 25 years in NMDC Ltd., where he held senior roles including Head of Mine Planning. He holds a background in Mining Engineering, a 1st Class Manager qualification under MMR 1961, an MBA (HR), and a PhD in Mining Engineering from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad (2018).
His career contributions include vital roles in establishing the use of modern explosives and planning software (Surpac, MineSched, Whittle), managing large contracts, and developing the Vision Plan for NMDC’s 100 MTPA Iron Ore production target by 2030.
He has also been involved in developing the “License to Operate Software” for tracking legal compliance and was associated with creating the Indian Mineral Industry Code (IMIC) based on CRIRSCO guidelines.
Source: BSE
