The Indian Copper Complex (ICC) in the Ghatsila subdivision is India's first integrated copper unit, uniquely combining mining, smelting, and refining operations within a single establishment to produce high-quality copper cathodes. Harnessing the rich deposits of the Singhbhum Copper Belt, it processes ore from historic mines like Mosabani and Surda, playing a strategic role in reducing the nation's dependency on imported copper while serving as a pillar of Jharkhand's industrial economy. About
The ICC was established in the early 20th century, later nationalized in 1972, and now forms an important production unit of Hindustan Copper Limited.
Description
Located in the Singhbhum Copper Belt, rich in structurally controlled copper ore.
Operations include mining, ore beneficiation, and smelting.
Produces copper cathodes, concentrates, and by-products like selenium, silver, and nickel.
Specialty
Oldest copper mining belt in India.
Unique geology along the Singhbhum shear zone.
Known for high-quality copper ore and rare by-products.
Address
Mosabani (Musabani), East Singhbhum District, Jharkhand, India.
Location (Latitude & Longitude)
22.56597° N, 86.43778° E
Visiting Timings
Entry only with prior permission from Hindustan Copper Limited.
No fixed public visiting hours.
Traveling Facilities
Connected by road from Jamshedpur and Ghatsila.
Local transport: buses, autos, taxis.
Food Facilities
Limited in Mosabani.
Good restaurants available in Ghatsila and Jamshedpur.
Stay Facilities
Lodging in Ghatsila (basic hotels) and Jamshedpur (good hotels, guest houses).
Nearby Visiting Places
Jaduguda Uranium Mine
Rakha, Surda, Kendadih Copper Mines
Moubhandar Smelter
Ghatsila town & local markets
Nearby Railway Station
Rakha Mines Railway Station (nearest)
Ghatsila Railway Station (major access)
Nearby Airport
Sonari Airport, Jamshedpur (nearest)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata (~250 km)
Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (~250 km)
Nearby Bus Station
Ghatsila Bus Stand
Jamshedpur Bus Stand
Bus Routes to Industry
Regular buses from Ghatsila and Jamshedpur to Mosabani.
Train Routes to Industry
Tatanagar Junction (Jamshedpur) → Ghatsila → Rakha Mines → Mosabani.
Airways to Industry
Kolkata/Bhubaneswar → Jamshedpur (by road/rail) → Mosabani.
Preferable Visiting Season
October to March (cool and dry season).
Nearby Shopping – Famous For
Ghatsila & Jamshedpur: tribal handicrafts, copper artifacts, metal souvenirs.
The Indian Copper Complex at Mosabani is not just an industrial site but a significant chapter in India’s mining heritage. With its strategic location, historic mines, and scenic surroundings, it offers both industrial and cultural importance best experienced in the cooler months, with nearby towns adding charm through local markets and heritage attractions.
