Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) on 10 August 2016 inaugurated the Nickel, Copper and Acid Recovery Plant of Hindustan Copper Limited at Indian Copper Complex, Ghatsila in Jharkhand.
•    This is the first facility in India to produce Nickel metal of LME grade from primary resource.
•    This project will utilize an eco-friendly technology and will check pollution by eliminating the use of lead.
•    It will have reduced liquid effluent, generate 75 percent less solid waste, utilize less energy, provide safe working environment and utilize and conserve natural resources.
•    At present the capacity of the plant is 50 MT per annum, considering the current production rate from the Surda mines.
•    The Nickel output is expected to increase by eight times after the completion of mine expansion projects located at Ghatsila.
•    The annual demand for pure Nickel in India is around 45000 MT and its market in the country is totally dependent on import.
•    Interestingly, the process consumes around 30 MT LME-A grade Copper starter sheet per annum.
•    The proposed project will replace the age-old process of liberator cell operation with EMEW & APU technology in the Refinery.
 

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