
Vedanta Resources updates copper production of India and Australia
Copper cathode production was 87,000 tonnes in Q2, in line with the corresponding prior period and 9% higher at 175,000 tonnes in H1.
| Particulars | FY2013 | FY2012 | change |
| Copper - Mined metal content | 6 | 5 | 14% |
| Copper - Cathodes | 87 | 87 | - |
(In'000 tonnes, or as stated)
Mined metal production at Australia was 14% higher at 6,000 tonnes in Q2 and 13% higher at 13,000 tonnes in H1. The first 80 MW unit of the 160 MW captive power plant at Tuticorin which will predominantly provide power to the copper smelter, was synchronized during the quarter.
Source - Vedanta Resources
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