Hindustan Copper and Oil India sign MoU on critical and strategic minerals
Oil India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU on 19 September 2025 to cooperate in exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper.
Summary
Oil India Limited (OIL) and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 September 2025 to cooperate in the exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals, including copper and associated minerals. HCL is a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and OIL is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that has diversified into critical minerals. The partnership is aligned with the National Critical Mineral Mission.
Key facts
- Signed
- 19 Sep 2025
- Parties
- Hindustan Copper (Miniratna, Mines) and Oil India (Maharatna, Petroleum)
- Scope
- Exploration and development of critical and strategic minerals incl. copper
- Aligned with
- National Critical Mineral Mission
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Hindustan Copper Limited signed an MoU on critical and strategic minerals with which Maharatna PSU on 19 September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Oil India Limited
HCL signed the MoU with Oil India Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.