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Lok Sabha
The total production capacity of primary copper, lead and zinc ingots in the country is 4,62,500, 1,99,000 and 67,000 tonnes per year respectively. Except Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), which is a Central public sector undertaking producing primary copper, all other primary producers of copper, lead and zinc are under private control. The Government has been providing to the public sector HCL all possible support which includes grant for replacement and renewal of plant and machinery, for full utilization of its production capacity.
This information was given by the Minister of Mines, Shri Sis Ram Ola in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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