Sterlite Tuticorin copper smelter to expand its capacity

The Tuticorin copper smelter to expand its capacity to 4,00,000 tpa, is now complete and the smelter is now fully operational. This increase in capacity 1,00,000 tpa has been achieved ahead of schedule.

The smelting and refining costs at Tuticorin are one of the lowest worldwide and were at a level of US cents 5.2 per pound for the six months ended on September 30, 2006. The above expansion will further help in reducing the costs of production.

Source: Business Standard