“From Ground to Growth: Sanjiv Kumar Singh at the Helm of Hindustan Copper’s Future”

Sanjiv Kumar Singh assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) on 21 March 2025, following an order from the Ministry of Mines . His appointment will be effective until his retirement on 30 June 2026, or until further orders

🏅 Proven Leadership in Mining

• Mining Veteran: Sanjiv Kumar Singh brings over 38 years of rich experience in mine planning, statutory clearances, and project financial appraisal

• Strong Technical Roots: He holds a B.Tech and M.Tech in Open-Cast Mining from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, and an MBA in Finance from BIT Mesra, Ranchi

• Public Sector Experience: Singh began his career at CMPDIL in 1987, later moving to NTPC in 2008 as Head of Mine Planning & Design, and served as GM (Coal Mining) before joining HCL

• Internal Promotion: He was elevated from Director (Mining) at HCL (since March 2022), and he also held additional charge as Director (Operations) from July 2024 to March 2025

📈 Positive Market & Strategic Signals

Market reaction was swift—HCL shares rose about 2.3% to ₹235.30 on the announcement . His presence on the board of Chhattisgarh Copper Ltd since August 2024 reflects his growing strategic influence

With Singh leading, HCL is looking to consolidate its role as India’s only vertically integrated copper producer, supporting initiatives in green energy, EV infrastructure, and sustained industrial growth.