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"We have had preliminary discussions in Chile, Namibia and we will keep any such opportunity in any country abroad on our radar to acquire copper deposits," the PTI quoted Ahmed as saying.
A deal could take the form of a straightforward acquisition, a joint venture, or a strategic stake, Ahmed said, the PTI reported.
The company is aggressively pursuing mining leases in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Rajasthan, and has applied for about 10 leases, the PTI reported him as saying.
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