India Expands Copper Concentrate Capacity to Reduce Import Dependence

Published: Apr 1, 2026 09:45

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Hindustan Copper will build a 3 MTPA copper concentrator plant at its Malanjkhand project, aiming to scale up output and reduce India’s heavy reliance on copper imports. The project is expected to be completed within 27 months as part of a broader expansion strategy.

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