State-owned Hindustan Copper (HCL) has reopened the Kendadih Copper Mine in Ghatsila, Jharkhand, on December 11, after almost 17 years. The mine was closed in February 2000 due to economic reasons. However, considering the present favourable market conditions, the company has reworked the mine business plan, said a statement issued by HCL. It completed the de-watering activity, installed and commissioned the mining infrastructure and restarted mining activities after statutory clearances. “The mine will produce 2.25 lt of copper ore annually.”

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