Hindustan Copper Secures Rs 4,700 mn Order for Three MTPA Plant

08 Apr 2026 CW Team

Approval for the contract was obtained at the company's 461st board meeting held on 30 March 2026 and the execution timeline envisages completion within 27 months. The turnkey nature of the contract will transfer implementation responsibility to the contractor and is designed to expedite delivery milestones. The move aligns with the firm's strategy to enhance throughput at its flagship mine.

The expansion is being undertaken as global and domestic demand for copper rises, driven by electric vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy systems and infrastructure development. Company executives framed the capacity increase as a measure to scale up production and to reduce India's reliance on copper imports. Market observers noted that augmenting concentrate processing capacity at Malanjkhand could improve supply chain resilience for downstream industries.

Ardee Engineering will manage all stages of project execution under the turnkey arrangement and is expected to coordinate with stakeholders on regulatory and logistical matters. The company's timetable and capital allocation for the initiative are intended to deliver operational output within the prescribed schedule. Hindustan Copper's investment in processing infrastructure is positioned to support its long term production objectives and sectoral demand. The project is anticipated to bolster regional industrial activity and to provide inputs to downstream fabricators over the medium term.

Hindustan Copper has placed a work order worth around Rs 4,700 mn for a three million tonnes per annum (MTPA) copper concentrate plant at its Malanjkhand Copper Project in Madhya Pradesh. The company has awarded the turnkey contract to Ardee Engineering Ltd, which will be responsible for design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the facility. The project cost is stated as Rs 4,695.5 mn excluding GST and the development is expected to strengthen the firm's processing capacity. The development is expected to support local employment during construction and to create operational roles after commissioning. Approval for the contract was obtained at the company's 461st board meeting held on 30 March 2026 and the execution timeline envisages completion within 27 months. The turnkey nature of the contract will transfer implementation responsibility to the contractor and is designed to expedite delivery milestones. The move aligns with the firm's strategy to enhance throughput at its flagship mine. The expansion is being undertaken as global and domestic demand for copper rises, driven by electric vehicle manufacturing, renewable energy systems and infrastructure development. Company executives framed the capacity increase as a measure to scale up production and to reduce India's reliance on copper imports. Market observers noted that augmenting concentrate processing capacity at Malanjkhand could improve supply chain resilience for downstream industries. Ardee Engineering will manage all stages of project execution under the turnkey arrangement and is expected to coordinate with stakeholders on regulatory and logistical matters. The company's timetable and capital allocation for the initiative are intended to deliver operational output within the prescribed schedule. Hindustan Copper's investment in processing infrastructure is positioned to support its long term production objectives and sectoral demand. The project is anticipated to bolster regional industrial activity and to provide inputs to downstream fabricators over the medium term.

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