Hindustan Copper Ltd
Hindustan Copper Q1 FY17 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q1 FY17 investor presentation: what the company reported on revenue, margins and projects.
Based on Hindustan Copper Ltd's Q1 FY17 investor presentation. The company has not published an earnings-call transcript for this quarter, so figures here are what the presentation reports, not management guidance.
The short version
Copper usage globally increased by ~7% in Jan-Mar 2016 compared to Jan-Mar 2015, mainly due to a 17% rise in Chinese imports. EBITDA for FY16: Rs.
From Hindustan Copper Ltd's Q1 FY17 earnings-call transcript · updated 24 Sept 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Copper usage globally increased by ~7% in Jan-Mar 2016 compared to Jan-Mar 2015, mainly due to a 17% rise in Chinese imports. Excluding China, world usage declined by 1.5%.
- World copper mine production increased by ~5% in Jan-Mar 2016 vs same period 2015, driven primarily by China (10% production increase).
- Revenue reported for FY16 was Rs. 10,175 million (source: Page 5). No specific Q1 revenue figure quoted.
- Metal in concentrate production for FY16 was 26,062 tonnes; copper cathode production 31,578 tonnes; continuous cast copper rod production 23,024 tonnes (Page 14).
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Mining Capacity Expansion:
- Increase from 3.4 Mtpa to 12.4 Mtpa across various mines (Khetri, Kolihan, Banwas, Surda, reopening closed/new mines).
- Specific mine expansions:
- Khetri & Kolihan: 1.0 Mtpa to 2.5 Mtpa; Banwas: 0.6 Mtpa.
- Surda: 0.4 Mtpa to 0.9 Mtpa.
- Closed mines reopening: 1.71 Mtpa; new mines: 1.5 Mtpa.
- Targets span FY16-FY20, with most projects completed or work-in-progress. Some awaiting Stage-II Forest Clearance (Rakha, Chapri-Sideshwar).
- Smelting and Refining:
- Acquired Jhagadia Copper Limited assets (now Gujarat Copper Project) in 2015.
- GCP capacity: 50,000 tonnes p.a. of LME "A" grade Copper Cathodes.
- Technology: TBRC smelter (Sweden), ISA refinery (Australia).
- Phase I refurbishment completed.
- Copper Continuous Casting Plant:
- Taloja plant producing 60,000 tonnes p.a. of continuous cast rods.
- Nickel Extraction Plant at Indian Copper Complex (ICC):
- Copper & acid extraction commissioned.
- Nickel separation commissioning expected by July 2016.
- New Technologies & JV:
- Pilot plant for mineral extraction commissioned April 2016.
- JV agreement with CMDC for exploration in Chhattisgarh approved May 2016, to be signed Aug 2016.
- Timelines:
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
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Hindustan Copper Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Hindustan Copper Ltd Q1 FY17 results?
Copper usage globally increased by ~7% in Jan-Mar 2016 compared to Jan-Mar 2015, mainly due to a 17% rise in Chinese imports. EBITDA for FY16: Rs.
What is Hindustan Copper Ltd share price analysis?
Hindustan Copper Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 39.8 with a market cap of ₹48,100 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Hindustan Copper Ltd planning capital expenditure?
Mining Capacity Expansion: - Increase from 3.4 Mtpa to 12.4 Mtpa across various mines (Khetri, Kolihan, Banwas, Surda, reopening closed/new mines). - Specific mine expansions: - Khetri & Kolihan: 1.0 Mtpa to 2.5 Mtpa; Banwas: 0.6 Mtpa. - Surda: 0.4 Mtpa to 0.9 Mtpa. - Closed mines reopening: 1.71 Mtpa; new mines: 1.5 Mtpa. - Targets span FY16-FY20, with most projects completed or work-in-progress.
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