Kolkata, West Bengal, India, March 2025 — Sanjiv Kumar Singh has been elevated to the position of Chairman and Managing Director at Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), a move that reflects his extensive expertise and long-standing contributions to India’s mining and mineral sector. With over three decades of experience in mine planning, operational strategy, project management, and sustainable development, Singh brings a transformative vision to the leadership of the country’s only vertically integrated copper producer.
Prior to this elevation, he served as Director (Mining) at Hindustan Copper Ltd, where he led the revival of dormant mining projects, spearheaded the integration of advanced mining technologies, and played a key role in enhancing production efficiency across HCL’s operational units. His work was instrumental in driving the company’s ongoing focus on responsible mining and technological modernization.
Before joining HCL, Singh held key leadership roles during his 14-year tenure at NTPC Limited, where he managed the development of captive coal mines, coordinated MDO appointments, and led statutory and environmental clearances across mining operations. His strategic oversight ensured efficient project delivery and enhanced energy security through resource optimization.
His mining career began with a long and accomplished stint at Coal India Limited, where he served in various capacities for over 14 years. From junior engineer to senior executive engineer, Singh was involved in crucial projects across different locations in India, overseeing mine development, safety standards, quality assurance, and production optimization.
An alumnus of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and BIT Mesra, Singh holds deep academic and technical acumen in mechanical and mining engineering. His leadership style is defined by a forward-looking approach, aligning innovation with operational excellence and sustainable mining practices.
At Hindustan Copper Ltd, Singh now steps into a critical role at a time when the company is poised for expansion and deeper market engagement. His strategic initiatives will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, advancing digitalization in mining, increasing domestic copper production, and contributing meaningfully to India’s mineral self-reliance goals.
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is a Miniratna Category-I Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Mines. Established in 1967, HCL is the only company in India engaged in copper ore mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining, and manufacturing of downstream products. It operates across five key units located in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, including the iconic Malanjkhand Copper Project, the largest hard rock open-pit copper mine in the country.
The company is currently focused on copper concentrate production, with facilities that also produce by-products such as anode slime, copper sulphate, and sulphuric acid. In FY 2022–23, HCL achieved a net profit of ₹295.31 crore and a sales turnover of ₹1,660.63 crore. HCL is committed to sustainable mining, operational modernization, and contributing to India’s economic growth through indigenous copper production.
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