Shri Umesh Singh, Executive Director (Mining) at Hindustan Copper Limited, has assumed the additional charge of Unit Head at the Indian Copper Complex (ICC) effective May 30, 2026. The appointment follows a transfer order issued by the corporate office, marking a structural change in the leadership of the Jharkhand-based unit. The Indian Copper Complex is a key operational unit of Hindustan Copper, located in Ghatsila, East Singhbhum.

The transition was formalized through Office Order No. HCL/ICC/HR/EC/US(1697)/2026 dated May 30, 2026, which was received by the corporate office on June 1, 2026. Singh, who was already serving as Executive Director (Mining), took over the responsibilities of the Unit Head consequent upon his transfer to the ICC. The corporate office had previously issued a transfer order, No. Estt/Transfers/2026-27, on May 12, 2026, facilitating this move.

In a regulatory filing submitted to the BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India, Hindustan Copper disclosed that Shri Singh is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel of the company or their relatives. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was signed by Mritunjay Kumar Dev, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Appointment Details

The following table outlines the key details regarding the management change:

The Indian Copper Complex (ICC) is one of the primary production units of Hindustan Copper, contributing significantly to the company's mining and smelting operations. The change in leadership is part of the company's routine administrative restructuring.

Hindustan Copper Ltd approved a strategic partnership with Lohum Materials Pvt. Ltd. to restart the Gujarat Copper Plant under a revenue-sharing model for 20 years, extendable by another 5 years. The decision was taken during a board meeting held on May 29, 2026. This move aims to revitalize operations at the Gujarat unit, a key asset in the company's portfolio, while leveraging external expertise for operational efficiency.

The board also greenlit a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central University of South Bihar, Gaya, to foster industry-academia collaboration. The partnership will cover areas such as CSR projects, education, research, mineral exploration, and sustainable agriculture. The agreement is expected to enhance the company's research capabilities and contribute to community development in operational regions.

In another key approval, Hindustan Copper Ltd entered into an MoU with Engineers India Limited for a range of technical services. These include pre-project and exploration services, engineering, design, specialized metallurgy, and safety studies. The collaboration is intended to bolster the company's technical infrastructure and support sustainable operations.

The board further approved a General Agreement with CSIR-NML Jamshedpur for Research & Development (R&D) projects at the Indian Copper Complex. This initiative underscores the company's focus on innovation and technological advancement in copper extraction and processing. The agreement will be executed in the near future.

Additionally, the board deliberated on the status of existing MoUs and explored opportunities for copper block exploration in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Sikkim. This strategic expansion could significantly enhance the company's resource base and long-term production capacity.

Key Approvals