Hindustan Copper reports fatality, extends director's term

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) announced with deep regret the demise of a contractual employee at its Malanjkhand Copper Project in Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh, following an accident on November 19, 2025. The company expressed profound sorrow over the unfortunate incident. This intimation was made to the BSE and NSE, fulfilling Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Concurrently, HCL has extended the additional charge for the post of director (mining) to sanjeev kumar sinha, who also serves as director (operations). This extension is effective for six months from September 22, 2025, to March 21, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, whichever comes first. This decision, conveyed by the Ministry of Mines on November 19, 2025, follows sinha’s initial appointment as director (operations) on March 9, 2025, and subsequent additional charge as director (mining) from March 28, 2025.

Sinha brings over 25 years of experience in mining, including a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and prior roles at NMDC Ltd. His extensive background spans mine planning, production, safety, and large contract management. Notably, he led initiatives for a Vision Plan for 100 MTPA iron ore production by 2030 and prepared TEFRs for projects costing around 27,000 crore.