Hindustan Copper Limited’s Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatsila, Jharkhand, is one of India’s oldest and most important copper production hubs. Established in 1930 and later nationalized, this facility has played a vital role in mining and refining copper, along with producing valuable by-products. Though smelting operations have been suspended since 2019, the site remains an industrial landmark and continues limited operations like nickel production.
About
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) – Indian Copper Complex (ICC), Ghatsila, Jharkhand, is India’s only vertically integrated copper producer.
Description
Includes copper mines (Surda, Kendadih, Rakha, Chapri) and a smelter/refinery (operations currently suspended since 2019). Produces copper cathode, wire rods, concentrates, and by-products (sulphuric acid, nickel sulphate, gold, silver, selenium).
Speciality
First nickel recovery facility in India.
Rich copper ore reserves.
Historically significant copper mining & processing hub.
Address
Indian Copper Complex, Hindustan Copper Limited, P.O. Ghatsila, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand – 832303
Location (Lat/Long in single line)
22.5436° N, 86.0483° E
Visiting Timings
No fixed public visiting hours.
Visits only by prior permission from HCL.
Traveling Facilities
Road: NH-33 connects Jamshedpur and Ghatsila.
Rail: Ghatsila Railway Station (1 km from ICC).
Air: Nearest airport – Jamshedpur (charter), Kolkata (commercial).
Food Facilities
Local restaurants in Ghatsila town.
HCL township canteen/guesthouse (only for authorized visitors).
Stay Facilities
Hill View Resort, Burudi; small hotels/lodges in Ghatsila.
Guesthouse at HCL township (on request).
Nearby Visiting Places
Burudi Lake & Dam
Dharagiri Waterfall
Subarnarekha River & Chota Pul
Fuldungri Hill
Rankini Temple
Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay’s Cottage
Nearby Railway Station
Ghatsila Railway Station (1 km)
Rakha Mines Railway Station (~15 km)
Nearby Airport
Jamshedpur Sonari Airport (~45 km) – limited flights
Kolkata Airport (~240 km) – commercial flights
Nearby Bus Station
Ghatsila Bus Stand – direct buses from Jamshedpur, Kolkata
Bus Routes to Industry
Jamshedpur → Ghatsila (via NH‑33)
Kolkata → Ghatsila (via Baharagora)
Train Routes to Industry
Ispat Express, Steel Express, Neelachal Express, Utkal Express – all stop at Ghatsila
Airways to Industry
Kolkata Airport → Road to Ghatsila (240 km)
Bhubaneswar Airport → Road to Ghatsila (~320 km)
Preferable Visiting Season
October to March (cool & pleasant weather)
Nearby Shopping Famous For
Tribal handicrafts
Local metal crafts
Forest produce
The Indian Copper Complex at Ghatsila stands as a proud chapter in India’s industrial history. Though full-scale production is on hold, its legacy in copper mining and processing continues to draw industrial interest. Visitors especially researchers, students, and history enthusiasts—can explore the surrounding natural beauty, tribal culture, and mining heritage during the best visiting months of October to March.
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