Here are the five largest copper mines by production in India, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Malanjkhand Mine
The Malanjkhand Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Madhya Pradesh. It is owned by Hindustan Copper and produced an estimated 18,067 Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2036.
2. Khetri Mine
Located in Rajasthan, the Khetri Mine is owned by Hindustan Copper. The underground mine produced an estimated 4,195 Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2035.
3. Kolihan Mine
The Kolihan Mine is located in Rajasthan. It is owned by Hindustan Copper and produced an estimated 4,195 Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2022.
4. Surda Mine
The Surda Mine, owned by Hindustan Copper, is an underground mine located in Jharkhand. The mine produced an estimated 1,530 Tonnes of copper in 2021. The mine will operate until 2028.
5. Banwas Mine
Owned by Hindustan Copper, the Banwas Mine is an underground mine located in Rajasthan. It produced an estimated 925 Tonnes of copper in 2021.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.