Hindustan Copper Gets Relief as Ministry of Mines Stays Jharkhand Demand Notice
New Delhi, February 21, 2026: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has informed the stock exchanges that the Revisionary Authority under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India has stayed the demand notice issued by the Jharkhand mining authorities.
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Background of the Case
Earlier, the District Mining Officer, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur, under the Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Jharkhand had issued a demand notice against the company. HCL had challenged the notice before the Revisionary Authority, Ministry of Mines.
Stay Granted by Ministry of Mines
On July 10, 2026, the Revisionary Authority, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, granted a stay on the impugned demand notice until the next date of hearing.
Additionally, the State Government has been directed to refrain from taking any coercive action against the company that may disrupt its mining operations during the interim period.
Exchange Disclosure
The company submitted the update to:
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National Stock Exchange of India (Symbol: HINDCOPPER)
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BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 513599)
The filing was signed by Mritunjay Kumar Dev, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.
Impact
The interim relief ensures continuity of mining operations and provides temporary legal protection to Hindustan Copper Limited pending further hearings in the matter.
Hindustan Copper Limited is a Government of India enterprise engaged in copper mining and production.