In this issue

Digital Mining The mines of tomorrow will be smart, connected, and require minimal manual intervention

The Mines, They Are A-Changin'

Evolved policies, use of technology, emergence of new business models, adoption of environment-friendly practices and initiatives to involve local communities are transforming the Indian mining sector

6 mins

This Was Then... Blast From The Past

From hell-pits of Jharkhand, stark images of a world that now remains frozen in frames

1 min

This Is Now... Back To The Future

Robots and drones could become a large part of the workforce while artificial intelligence, 3-D simulations and 3-D printing will provide the cutting edge to new-age mining

5 mins

Explore In India To Mine In India

Although the policy framework has evolved, there are challenges related to linkages that the auction process to lease the mines has with production, exploration, technology, and land acquisition

8 mins

Technology Driving Quest For Copper

Hindustan Copper is in the midst of a massive expansion drive to boost production

4 mins

'Self-reliance In Major Minerals Is Our Goal'

Sunil Duggal, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, has a personal and corporate vision for his company. His personal goals include mining with maximised productivity, and zero harm through the use of technology. At one of the mines, the aim is to develop end-to-end solution for complete automation. At a corporate level, he wishes to take the company to a sustainable 1.5 mt metal and 1,000 mt silver in the near future. The country has to become self-reliant in the case of major minerals and metals through a quantum jump in the mining contribution to overall GDP, growth, and development. In terms of CSR, he hopes to create a better future for children. The corporate philosophy and vision are in sync with modern slavery acts with the fundamental belief that people everywhere deserve to live and work in safety and with dignity.

4 mins

'Upgrading Mines Priority For NMDC'

NMDC has formulated a strategy to meet the enhanced iron requirement by increasing its capacity in tune with the National Steel Policy 2017.

4 mins

Manage Risk, Or Perish

New tools to manage volatility in commodities have become both cheaper and effective

4 mins

'Introduce Cobots, Or Cooperative Robots'

As the host-in-chief of INCAL 2019, Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD, National Aluminium Company (NALCO), was at the centre of all attention at the three-day global conference. He took time off his busy schedule to discuss a host of issues in the industry, including value addition, downstream, and the road ahead. Excerpts from the interview:

4 mins

Losing To Win

A law to deal with mining bankruptcies in India will pave the way for higher growth and profits. This may be the game-changer.

6 mins

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