Hindustan Copper Limited held a meeting with analysts, investors, and institutional investors on September 18, 2025, to discuss the company’s corporate presentation. The presentation covered the company’s operations, financial performance, expansion plans, and future outlook. Key discussion points included copper reserves, production capacity, and strategies for growth, with the presentation document also available online.
Copper Reserves and Resources
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) possesses substantial copper ore reserves and resources. As of April 1, 2024, the company’s resources and reserves totaled 755.32 Million tonnes. Of the world’s total copper reserves, India holds approximately 0.2%.
Financial Highlights
Hindustan Copper’s robust financial performance in FY 24-25 includes:
- Highest Ever PAT: ₹469 Cr
- Highest Ever Revenue from Operations: ₹2071 Cr
- Highest Ever PBT: ₹634 Cr
- Highest Ever Dividend Declared: ₹141 Cr
- Highest Ever Production from Malanjkhand Mine: 27.25 Lakh Tonne Ore
Production Capacity
The company is focused on expanding its production capacity from around 4 MTPA to 12.20 MTPA. Mine capacity expansion is projected to reach 8.24 Mt in FY 27-28, eventually expanding to 12.2 Mt by FY 30-31.
Operational Footprint
Hindustan Copper Limited’s operational footprint includes:
- Khetri Copper Complex (KCC): Underground mine and beneficiation plant with a workforce of 491.
- Indian Copper Complex (ICC): Underground mine and beneficiation plant with a workforce of 273.
- Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP): Underground mine and beneficiation plant with a workforce of 308.
- Gujarat Copper Project (GCP): Secondary smelting & Refining with a workforce of 3.
- Taloja Copper Project (TCP): Continuous casting wire rod plant with a workforce of 70.
Expansion Strategy
Hindustan Copper’s strategy for meeting expansion targets includes:
- Expansion of Underground Mine at Malanjkhand Copper Project (MCP).
- Expansion of mining capacity at Khetri Copper Complex (KCC).
- Re-opening of Rakha mine at Indian Copper Complex (ICC).
The company anticipates that operations will commence at Kendadih by December 2025 and expects restart of mining operations at Rakha by Q4, FY 26.
Source: BSE