Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) has outlined a significant capital expenditure plan of ₹7,189 crore (approximately $870 million USD) over the next five years aimed at expanding its mining operations. The company will allocate ₹450.51 crore in the current fiscal year, with subsequent investments of ₹1,421.73 crore in 2027, ₹1,993.70 crore in 2028, ₹2,227.18 crore in 2029, and ₹1,095.48 crore in 2030. This expansion is part of HCL’s Corporate Plan – Vision 2030, which aims to increase ore production capacity from 4.21 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in 2025-26 to 12.20 MTPA by 2029-30. HCL also anticipates a growth in profit after tax from ₹589 crore in 2026 to ₹1,568 crore by 2030, with dividend payouts expected to follow this earnings growth. Additionally, the company is embarking on a digital transformation initiative to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its operations. This includes modernizing its IT infrastructure, implementing advanced technologies such as a private 5G network, and utilizing AI and machine learning for analytics, positioning HCL as a future-ready copper enterprise.