Adani Group’s Copper Arm Joins International Copper Association

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As its newest member, Kutch Copper Ltd, part of Adani Group, has joined the International Copper Association (ICA). Headquartered in Washington, D.C., ICA
is a not-for-profit trade association representing half the world’s copper production, with 33 members
across six continents.
Strategically located in Mundra, Gujarat, Kutch Copper is a fully owned subsidiary of the group’s
flagship incubator Adani Enterprises. In the first phase, Adani Enterprises is investing approximately $1.2 billion to

establish a copper smelter with an initial capacity of 0.5 million tons perannum (MTPA). Kutch Copper’s state-of-the-art facility will also produce copper cathodes, rods, and other
byproducts, significantly contributing to India’s goal of becoming self-reliant in copper production.
Dr. Vinay Prakash, Managing Director of Kutch Copper, shared his optimism about joining the ICA.
He said, “India is poised to become a significant hub for copper and its products in the coming
decades. We believe that Kutch Copper’s membership in the ICA will allow us to actively contribute to
sustainability initiatives and develop innovative applications and products within the copper sector. We
look forward to collaborating with the global copper community to enhance the value chain for this
essential metal, which plays a vital role in the transition to net zero.” 
ICA President and CEO Juan Ignacio Díaz expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership,
stating, “We are delighted to welcome Adani Metals Kutch Copper Ltd. to our community. Their efforts
in advancing sustainable and innovative copper production strengthen our collective mission to
promote, protect, and defend copper’s essential role in enabling the technologies and infrastructures
needed for global decarbonization. With their presence, we are particularly excited to support copper’s
growth in regions where its key applications are expanding.”
ICA Chairman of the Board, Glencore’s Stephen Rowland, added, “KCL’s membership in ICA
strengthens our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and developing new applications for
copper. We are excited to collaborate with them and support their efforts to drive positive change in the
industry.”
Upon the successful completion of the second phase, which will add an equivalent capacity, Kutch
Copper will achieve a total capacity of 1 MTPA, positioning it as one of the largest single-location
custom copper smelters globally. The company is committed to maintaining high environmental, social,
and governance (ESG) performance standards while leveraging advanced technology and
digitalization. Kutch Copper is working towards adding copper tubes to its portfolio as part of its forward
integration strategy.

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