The total production of copper cathode in the organized sector during April 2006 was 40,197 tonnes against 33,640 tonnes in April 2005. Out of this, the public sector Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has produced 2,770 tonnes against a target of 2,750 tonnes. The private sector units Hindalco Industries Limited (HINDALCO) produced 24,301 tonnes against a target of 27,560 tonnes and Sterlite Industries (India) Limited (SIL) produced 13,126 tonnes against a target of 14,292 tonnes.
DS/AS/070606-CopperProdn
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