The correct answer is: B) Balaghat.
The Malanjkhand copper mines are located in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The mines are owned and operated by Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a government-owned company. The mines are one of the largest copper producers in India.
The Malanjkhand copper mines were discovered in 1958. The mines were developed in the 1960s and 1970s. The mines are open-pit mines. The ore from the mines is processed at a concentrator plant located at the mine site. The concentrate is then shipped to a smelter located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Malanjkhand copper mines are a major source of employment in the Balaghat district. The mines employ over 5,000 people directly and indirectly. The mines also contribute to the local economy through taxes and royalties.
The Malanjkhand copper mines have been the subject of environmental controversy. The mines have been accused of polluting the air and water in the surrounding area. The mines have also been accused of displacing local people from their land.
Despite the environmental controversy, the Malanjkhand copper mines are an important part of the Indian economy. The mines provide jobs and revenue for the government. The mines also contribute to the development of the Balaghat district.