Question : Revival of KCP

(a) whether it is a fact that Khetri Copper Plant (KCP) is one of the largest copper mines in India with concentrator and refinery and produces copper besides by-products like sulphuric acid, fertilizer raw materials etc.;
(b) if so, the details of the production/ extract of copper from KCP since the last three year;
(c) whether it is a fact that the Government has funded HCL with a huge amount to revive the KCP; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the amount sanctioned to the KCP during the last three years and the current year?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND COAL (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): Khetri Copper Plant (KCP) is one of the largest copper mines in India with Concentrator Plant. However, smelter and refinery plant is under shutdown since December, 2008 due to economic reasons, hence no by-product like sulphuric acid, fertilizer raw materials are produced at KCP. The details of the production/extract of copper from KCP since last three years are given below:

Year Ore production (Lakh Tonne)
2016-17 11.17
2015-16 11.04
2014-15 9.47

(c) & (d): No, Madam.
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