What we do

Technical help, research, market development and training across the copper value chain.

Solve production problems faster

Failure analysis, troubleshooting and plant visits.

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Turn research into products

Collaborative R&D and import-substitute materials.

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Find your next market

Market studies and new applications for copper.

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Upskill your team

In-plant training, clinics and workshops.

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Reach the right partners

Introductions to technology providers, labs and suppliers.

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Learn from experts

Seminars, conferences and technical meetings.

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Support at every stage of the copper journey

Pick a stage to see the technology, Indian industry examples, ICDC resources and the experts behind it.

1MiningOre from the ground 2ConcentrationCrushing, grinding and flotation 3SmeltingMatte and blister copper 4RefiningAnodes to 99.99% cathode 5Copper productsRod, wire, tube, strip and alloys 6ApplicationsPowering modern India 7RecyclingClosing the loop
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Mining

Copper is mined from sulphide and oxide ore bodies in open-pit and underground mines. Indian ore typically carries around one per cent copper or less, so very large volumes of rock are moved for each tonne of metal.

Key technologies

  • Exploration, drilling and resource modelling
  • Open-pit and underground mining methods
  • Haulage, ventilation and mine safety

Industry examples

  • Copper belts in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand
  • India imports most of its copper concentrate

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