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Hindustan Copper Revives Old Projects to Power India’s Future
Reporter: ESST TV Business Desk Date: December 30, 2025 | Location: New Delhi
In a bold move that signals optimism for India’s mining industry, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has begun reviving several old projects it once considered unviable. The state owned enterprise, which is India’s only vertically integrated copper producer, is breathing new life into its dormant mines and facilities as part of a strategic plan to boost domestic copper output and support the country’s growing industrial ambitions.
or years, many of HCL’s projects were put on hold due to low global copper prices, high production costs, and outdated technology. However, the scenario has changed dramatically. The world’s shift toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure has created a huge demand for copper a metal that forms the backbone of electrical and clean-energy systems. Seeing this transformation, HCL has decided to bring back what was once abandoned, this time…