Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) has announced the appointment of Sanjiv Kumar Singh as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), effective immediately. His appointment, approved by the Ministry of Mines, will be valid until his superannuation on June 30, 2026, or until further notice, as per an exchange filing.

Singh has been associated with HCL as Director (Mining) since March 26, 2022. With an extensive career spanning over 38 years, he brings expertise in mine planning, design, statutory clearances, and financial appraisal of projects.

He began his career in 1987 at the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute before joining NTPC Ltd. in 2008 as the Head of Mine Planning and Design, where he played a key role in coal block planning and workforce training in mining software. Prior to joining Hindustan Copper, he served as General Manager (Coal Mining) at NTPC.

Singh has also represented India at the India-Australia Energy Security Dialogue in 2016 and has been involved in coal block acquisitions in Indonesia and Australia.