Here are the five largest copper mines by production in India, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Malanjkhand Mine
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The Malanjkhand Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Madhya Pradesh. It is owned by Hindustan Copper and produced an estimated 19.927 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. 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 6.732 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2035.
3. Banwas Mine
The Banwas Mine is located in Rajasthan. It is owned by Hindustan Copper and produced an estimated 4.622 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020.
4. Kolihan Mine
The Kolihan Mine, owned by Hindustan Copper, is an underground mine located in Rajasthan. The mine produced an estimated 3.691 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2022.
5. Kendadih Mine
Owned by Hindustan Copper, the Kendadih Mine is an underground mine located in Jharkhand. It produced an estimated 0.692 Thousand tonnes of copper in 2020. The mine will operate until 2056.
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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.
