Hindustan Copper resumes Surda Mine operations in Jharkhand
On 5 October 2024, in Jharkhand, MoS Satish Chandra Dubey inaugurated the resumption of Hindustan Copper Limited's Surda Mine operations, a step towards self-reliance in copper.
Summary
On 5 October 2024, in Jharkhand, Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey inaugurated the resumption of Hindustan Copper Limited's (HCL) Surda Mine operations, calling it a significant step towards self-reliance in copper. The mine is expected to generate about Rs 100 crore revenue per annum, and HCL plans to raise its capacity from 0.4 mtpa to 0.9 mtpa in the next seven years. HCL's CMD said it will provide direct employment to around 1,100 and indirect employment to about 5,000 people.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 Oct 2024
- Mine
- Surda Mine, HCL (Jharkhand)
- Mineral
- Copper
- Capacity plan
- 0.4 to 0.9 mtpa in 7 years
- Employment
- ~1,100 direct, ~5,000 indirect
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Surda Mine, whose operations resumed on 5 October 2024, is operated by Hindustan Copper Limited for mining which metal?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Copper
PIB (5 Oct 2024): resumption of HCL's Surda Mine operation is a significant step towards making the nation self-reliant in copper.
HCL plans to raise the mining capacity of Surda Mine from 0.4 mtpa to what level in the next seven years?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 0.9 mtpa
PIB (5 Oct 2024): HCL has plans to enhance the mining capacity of Surda mine from the current level of 0.4 mtpa to 0.9 mtpa in the next seven years.