Indian Bureau of Mines approves GMDC’s Ambaji Copper mining plan

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) has approved the mining plan for the Ambaji Copper Project of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC). The project aims to tap India’s untapped copper reserves and reduce import dependence. While local reports confirm IBM’s clearance, further regulatory approvals, including environmental permissions, are still awaited before mining can commence. The project marks GMDC’s entry into copper mining.