Copper Producers

Adani's Kutch Copper nears Rs 30,000 crore copper sourcing deal with BHP

Adani-controlled Kutch Copper is reportedly in talks with Australian mining giant BHP for a deal involving up to 1.6 mtpa of copper concentrate, potentially worth Rs 30,000 crore annually

Birla's Hindalco, Jindal's JSW Steel in race for copper mines in Jharkhand

Aditya Birla Group firm Hindalco Industries and Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel are in the race for two copper mines in Jharkhand which will be put on sale this month, sources said. Both mines have a combined capacity of three million tonne per annum. Hindalco Industries and JSW Steel will be vying for state-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd's two copper mines in Jharkhand, sources said. The auction of both the mines is likely to take place in the month of October. While one of these blocks is virgin, the other one is closed for the past 20 years. Hindustan Copper had earlier invited applications for appointment of mine developer-cum-operator (MDO) for re-opening and expansion of Rakha Copper Mine and development and operations of underground Mine at Chapri. Hindustan Copper had said in its recent report that Rakha Mining Lease expired in 2021 and extension of mining lease period is under progress with the Jharkhand government. Further, the application for grant of stage one forest clearanc

After KCM revival, Vedanta seeks greener pastures in India, abroad

The conglomerate looks to start production from its Zambia mines by FY25 end, with plans to supply the Indian market

BSE Metal index surges 3% as base metals climb to multi-year highs

Metal stocks top performers: Here's why metal stocks were in demand on the Dalal Street on Wednesday.

UAE firm eyes majority stake in Vedanta's Zambian mines in expansion drive

The Zambian government owns 20% of KCM through state firm ZCCM-IH

Adani group begins operations of its copper unit plant at Mundra, Gujarat

Adani group on Thursday announced start of its maiden copper plant at Mundra in Gujarat. Adani Enterprises is setting up plant with 1 million tonnes capacity in two phases. "Close to $1.2 billion will be invested in the first phase," the firm said in a statement. This marks the Adani portfolio's debut in the metal industry. "The successful progress of the greenfield unit showcases the Adani Group's ability to plan and execute largescale projects," it said. Adani Enterprises is investing nearly USD 1.2 billion to set up a copper smelter with 0.5 million tonnes capacity in the first phase. On completion of the second phase that will add similar capacity, Kutch Copper, with 1 million tonnes annual capacity, will be the world's largest single-location custom smelter, benchmarking ESG performance standards while leveraging state-of-the-art technology and digitalisation. It will create 2,000 direct and 5,000 indirect employment opportunities. "With Kutch Copper commencing operations, t

Adani group to source copper concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia

Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, expects to start its operations in the next few weeks

Adani's $1.2 bn Mundra copper plant to boost India's metal production

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group is building the world's largest single-location copper manufacturing plant at Mundra in Gujarat, which will help cut India's dependence on imports and aid energy transition, sources said. The USD 1.2-billion facility will start operations of the first phase by March-end and full-scale 1 million tonnes capacity by FY29 (March 2029), two sources with knowledge of the matter said. India joins China and other nations that are rapidly expanding production of copper, a metal crucial for transition away from fossil fuels. Technologies critical to the energy transition like electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, solar photovoltaics (PV), wind and batteries, all require copper. Kutch Copper Ltd (KCL), a subsidiary of the group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), is setting up a greenfield copper refinery project for the production of refined copper with 1 million tonnes per annum capacity in two phases. For Phase-1, capacity of 0.5 million .

Vedanta Resources seals copper assets agreement with Zambian govt

The government, which owns a 20% stake in KCM through ZCCM-IH, said in September that it had reached an agreement to allow Vedanta to resume control of the mines and smelter

Vedanta Resources gets back ownership, management of copper mine in Zambia

Vedanta Resources Ltd (Vedanta) on Tuesday said it will restart copper operations in Zambia after a government decision in favour of the company. In a statement, the metal and mining giant said: "The ownership and management of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been returned to the company following a historic decision by the Government of the Republic of Zambia". KCM is a world-class asset having reserves of 16 million tonnes of contained copper. It has a copper grade of 2.3 per cent, the company said. Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal said, "I welcome the decision of the Government of the Republic of Zambia to reinstate Vedanta at KCM. We have been committed to KCM since 2004 and believe that it is a prized asset in our portfolio". Copper is a critical mineral for the technologies of the future. Vedanta will become a fully integrated producer of copper and cater to India's fast-growing demand while also making Zambia the leading producer of copper in the world, he ...

Glencore to buy Pan American's stake in Argentina copper project for $475mn

The asset has proven and probable mineral reserves of 5.4 million tonnes of copper and 7.4 million ounces of gold, with an initial mine life of 28 years

Hindalco Q2 profit falls 36% on high energy costs, lower aluminium prices

Consolidated earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) declined by 29 per cent YoY in Q2 to Rs 5,743 crore on higher input costs

Global copper market to have a surplus of 155,000 tonnes in 2023, says ICSG

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was trading around $7,363 a tonne on Wednesday having declined more than 30% on growing recession fears since scaling a record peak of $10,845 in March

Copper prices weaken on worries over China and global slowdown

Copper has given up 30% since touching a record peak in March but has largely held in a range between $7,200 and $8,000 since the end of August

Hindustan Copper shareholders approve 23.2% dividend for FY22

Shareholders of state-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) on Wednesday approved a 23.2 per cent dividend for the financial year ended in March 2022. The company would make a total dividend payout of Rs 112.17 crore as approved in the 55th Annual General Meeting, HCL said in a statement. During the meeting, HCL Arun Kumar Shukla said the production from the company's flagship project, Malanjkhand underground mine, has commenced. He also informed that the company has repaid a loan of Rs 729 crore in FY2021-22 from its internal accruals. As the global economy moves toward net zero carbon emissions through the energy transition, the role of copper remains pivotal as the most efficient conductive material, indispensable for capturing, storing and transporting green energy, he said. Hence, a significant rise in demand for copper has been predicted on account of the thrust on a low-carbon economy, he added.

Hindustan Copper Q2 profit after tax rises seven-fold to Rs 68 crore

The firm on Tuesday reported a seven-fold rise in consolidated profit after tax

Iron ore turns 'very hot' as 10% surge adds to commodities boom

Copper remains a favorite long wager in the commodities complex

Hindustan Copper scales over 8-year high, surges 25% in 3 days

With the past three days' rally, the market price of HCL appreciated by 58 per cent over its QIP issue price of Rs 119.60 per share

Copper just smashed past a record on LME: Here's what you need to know

The reddish brown metal is mostly unrivaled as an electrical and thermal conductor

Copper jumps to fresh all-time high as growth bets supercharge commodities

Yet, while the biggest miners are universally bullish on the outlook for copper, there are few new projects on the horizon, constraining future supply.