The two leading copper-producing states of India.are Tamilnadu and Kerala.

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Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are India's top two copper-producing states. Copper is produced in large quantities at the Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh, the Khetri mines in Rajasthan, and the Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. India has a shortage of copper reserves and copper production. According to data from 2002–2003, Madhya Pradesh is the state that produces the most copper in India, with around 52% of the country's total production. Minerals containing copper are found in sedimentary and igneous rocks. The three companies responsible for producing copper from imported copper concentrates are Hindustan Copper Ltd, Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd, and Hindalco Industries Ltd.

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