Adani Group Commences World's Largest Copper Manufacturing Plant in Gujarat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | World's largest single-location copper manufacturing plant |
| Location | Mundra, Gujarat |
| Owner | Kutch Copper (a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd) |
| Phase 1 Production | 0.5 million tonnes of refined copper annually |
| Full Capacity (by FY29) | 1 million tonnes |
| Key Objective | Reduce India's dependence on copper imports, support energy transition |
| Copper Demand in India | Per capita consumption: 0.6 kg (global average: 3.2 kg); expected to double by 2030 |
| Imports (FY23) | 1,81,000 tonnes of copper |
| Exports (FY23) | 30,000 tonnes of copper |
| Byproducts | Gold, silver, selenium, platinum, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid |
| Green Initiatives | Zero-liquid discharge, desalinated water for operations, innovative green technology |
| Strategic Fit | Expands Adani Group's trading, mining, logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing businesses |
| Energy Transition Role | Copper is crucial for clean energy systems, electric vehicles, and related applications |
| National Goal Alignment | Supports India's goal of carbon neutrality by 2070 |