Hindustan Copper Extends Sanjeev Kumar Sinha's Additional Mining Director Charge
Hindustan Copper Limited has extended Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha's additional charge as Director (Mining) for three months, from June 22, 2025, to September 21, 2025. Dr. Sinha, who is the current Director (Operations), joined HCL on March 9, 2025, and initially took on the additional role on March 28, 2025. He has over 25 years of experience at NMDC Ltd. and holds a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. His expertise includes mine planning, production, processing, and lease acquisition.

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Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has announced an extension of the additional charge of Director (Mining) for Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, who currently serves as the company's Director (Operations). This development comes as part of the company's ongoing management strategy.
Extended Appointment Details
According to a recent order from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, Dr. Sinha's additional responsibility as Director (Mining) has been extended for a period of three months, from June 22, 2025, to September 21, 2025. This extension is subject to either the assumption of charge by a regular incumbent or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs first.
Dr. Sinha's Background
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha joined Hindustan Copper Limited as Director (Operations) on March 9, 2025. He initially assumed the additional charge of Director (Mining) on March 28, 2025. Dr. Sinha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to these roles:
- He holds a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad, completed in 2018.
- His doctoral research focused on "Planning Strategies for Enhancing Mine Life vis-a-vis NPV for a Heterogeneous Iron Ore Deposit," addressing the growing shortage of minerals and strategies for increasing mine life.
- Dr. Sinha has over 25 years of experience at NMDC Ltd., where he held key positions including Head of Mine Planning and Chief of Internal Safety Organization.
- His expertise spans various aspects of mining operations, including planning, production, processing, and lease acquisition.
Notable Achievements
During his tenure at NMDC Ltd., Dr. Sinha made significant contributions to the mining industry:
- Played a crucial role in implementing advanced mine planning software such as Surpac, MineSched, and Whittle.
- Contributed to the development of a vision plan for NMDC Ltd. to achieve 100 MTPA production of Iron Ore by 2030.
- Prepared Techno-Economic Feasibility Reports (TEFRs) for projects with an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 27,000 crore.
- Involved in digital initiatives like ERP implementation and the establishment of a Fleet Management System.
- Actively participated in the development of the Indian Mineral Industry Code (IMIC) as per CRIRSCO guidelines.
Industry Recognition
Dr. Sinha has presented technical papers at various national and international seminars, including:
- A case study on reserve estimation complications in heterogeneous iron ore bodies at the World Mining Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan (June 2018).
- A presentation on pit optimization for improved NPV and mine life in heterogeneous iron ore deposits at the World Mining Congress in Brisbane (2023).
This extension of Dr. Sinha's additional charge as Director (Mining) at Hindustan Copper Limited underscores the company's confidence in his leadership and expertise in the mining sector. His extensive experience and academic background are expected to contribute significantly to HCL's operations and strategic planning in the coming months.
Historical Stock Returns for Hindustan Copper
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-2.11% | -4.57% | -6.89% | +8.71% | -29.87% | +498.94% |