Founder of AKD Geomining Solutions (OPC) Private LimitedI am a dynamic and results-driven professional with an expansive 37-year career in geological, hydrogeological, geophysical exploration, and mining. My expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of areas including mineral block assessment and development, geophysical well logging, CBM gas exploration and production, groundwater investigation, geological mapping, and resource evaluation. I specialize in advanced techniques like 2D CDP… Show more Founder of AKD Geomining Solutions (OPC) Private LimitedI am a dynamic and results-driven professional with an expansive 37-year career in geological, hydrogeological, geophysical exploration, and mining. My expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of areas including mineral block assessment and development, geophysical well logging, CBM gas exploration and production, groundwater investigation, geological mapping, and resource evaluation. I specialize in advanced techniques like 2D CDP seismic reflection survey, gravity-magnetic, magneto telluric, electrical resistivity, EM, MT, GPR, seismic refraction-seismic tomography, and In Seam Seismic Survey.A proud alumnus of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, graduated in 1986 with an M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geophysics. My career spans several prestigious national and international roles with organizations like CGWB, CMPDIL, and ESSAR Group. I am a PMI USA certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and am credited with the discovery of one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits, achieved by leading the world’s largest ground magnetic survey in Zimbabwe. I pioneered the use of geophysical technologies in the Mwanesi iron ore deposit, enhancing its mining operations.My technical acumen is further demonstrated through proven expertise in borehole geophysical logging data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and evaluation, which help determine various physical parameters of subsurface formations. I also have extensive experience in conducting shallow subsurface geophysical surveys for geotechnical and pre-construction investigations, and non-destructive evaluations of earth structures like dams, tunnels, and subsurface foundations.With extensive international experience in countries including Iran, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Indonesia, and other West African nations, my career is a testament to my skill in formulating, executing, supervising, and planning exploration, mining, and business development activities. Show less

Project management of green field and brown field coal mine projects, Comprehensive development of Tokisud Coal Block in the State of Jharkhand:- Land acquisition, CSR, and R& R activities, Acquisition / Transfer of land - Mine plan finalization and obtaining approval of MoC- Dealings with MoEF, MoC, Ministry of Railways, Directorate of Mines, DGMS, Coal Controller, State Electricity Department, Pollution Control Board, Ground Water Board : To obtain all project clearances… Show more Project management of green field and brown field coal mine projects, Comprehensive development of Tokisud Coal Block in the State of Jharkhand:- Land acquisition, CSR, and R& R activities, Acquisition / Transfer of land - Mine plan finalization and obtaining approval of MoC- Dealings with MoEF, MoC, Ministry of Railways, Directorate of Mines, DGMS, Coal Controller, State Electricity Department, Pollution Control Board, Ground Water Board : To obtain all project clearances, permissions, NOC, etc. - Managing hostile local socio-political environment - Selection of mining contractor, O&M contractor, Railway Siding,- Identify and select reputed consultants for preparation of mine plans, EIA/EMP reports, Social Impact Assessment, railway sidings, infrastructure etc. Show less

To organize Mining, geophysical and geological exploration activities of EPJL, EMRL in India and abroad. To develop coal mine project in terms of all statutory Govt. clearances, prepare environment, geology, Forest clearance, Environment clearance and mining detail project reports, etc.To explore and carry out technical due diligence for the new coal, iron ore and other mineral deposit areas in India and abroad.Planning, organizing and supervising geophysical survey, geological… Show more To organize Mining, geophysical and geological exploration activities of EPJL, EMRL in India and abroad. To develop coal mine project in terms of all statutory Govt. clearances, prepare environment, geology, Forest clearance, Environment clearance and mining detail project reports, etc.To explore and carry out technical due diligence for the new coal, iron ore and other mineral deposit areas in India and abroad.Planning, organizing and supervising geophysical survey, geological mapping work, Geochemical, topographic survey and Geophysical well logging for coal & iron ore deposit areas of Iran, Indonesia, India, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.Actively associated with the Business development, Exploration operations, Logistic studies and technical DD with reference to economic minerals.Supervision of the Exploration drilling camp of Zimbabwe, Looking after the Business development activities in western Africa with special reference to coal and iron ore, logistic studies and carrying out Geophysical exploration for search of iron ore in Zimbabwe and coal exploration in India & Indonesia. Technical head of all Geophysical operation in Zimbabwe & Indonesia for Iron ore and Coal exploration.Down hole Geophysical logging data acquisition, processing, interpretation, correlation analysis.Preparing scope of work for geophysical, geological & exploration drilling programs.Liaising with various drilling, logging & chemical companies and other suppliers in terms of time frame, costing, contract terms, and other relevant specifications. Exploration Database Administration, Correlations & Modelling, HSE, Project Management.Business Development with a multidisciplinary team for conducting technical Due Diligence. Show less

• Accomplished responsibility of managing Iron ore and limestone exploration/mining projects in Iran• Responsible for new business development in Iran, with special reference to Iron ore mine acquisition• Accountable for geophysical exploratory data analysis and geological reserve calculation• Proficiently managed all the geological, chemical and geophysical data and prepared mine plans• Associated with commercial & techno economic analysis of iron and limestone mining and… Show more • Accomplished responsibility of managing Iron ore and limestone exploration/mining projects in Iran• Responsible for new business development in Iran, with special reference to Iron ore mine acquisition• Accountable for geophysical exploratory data analysis and geological reserve calculation• Proficiently managed all the geological, chemical and geophysical data and prepared mine plans• Associated with commercial & techno economic analysis of iron and limestone mining and beneficiation projects; and all legal matters related to expatriates working in Iran• Pivotal in business development for acquiring iron ore deposits/mines• Developed plans for crafting scope of work for contract for Geo magnetic survey, exploration drilling, and chemical analysis of samples; expedited issuance of exploration license, discovery certificate & exploitation license for mines from Govt. Authorities• Fully accountable for coordinating the activities of coal blocks to ensure implementation of the projects as per schedule• Initiated efforts for techno commercial evaluation of mineral prospects• Reviewed existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction• Mentored the team in planning & mine surveying involving in volumetric calculation, stripping ratio determination and implementation of mine planning into the operations Show less

Year 1990 – 1991: Seismic refraction survey for delineation of coal seam incrop in Corba coal field, SECL, Bilaspur. High Resolution Shallow Seismic Survey (HRSS) project of CCL, Coal India Ltd. Year 1990 – 1992: Active project member of HRSS Survey of neelachal coal block, Talcher CF, Orissa, Active project member of HRSS Survey of Adasa block , Kamptee CF, Nagpur, maharashtra. Year 1993: Active Project member of HRSS survey of Gourandih D block, Raniganj CF, ECL. Year 1993-1994:… Show more Year 1990 – 1991: Seismic refraction survey for delineation of coal seam incrop in Corba coal field, SECL, Bilaspur. High Resolution Shallow Seismic Survey (HRSS) project of CCL, Coal India Ltd. Year 1990 – 1992: Active project member of HRSS Survey of neelachal coal block, Talcher CF, Orissa, Active project member of HRSS Survey of Adasa block , Kamptee CF, Nagpur, maharashtra. Year 1993: Active Project member of HRSS survey of Gourandih D block, Raniganj CF, ECL. Year 1993-1994: Project member of Iron and manganese ore exploration in SGBK Block of OMC, Govt. of Orissa by applying integrated geological and geophysical investigation.Year 1994 – 1995: Project leader HRSS survey of Badam block, EB CF, CCL. Project leader of seismic survey for bed rock mapping of Chatrapur sand complex, IREL. Project leader of seismic survey for subsurface structure delineation in the proposed Rothang Pass in Himalaya, a project of RITES. Year 1995 – 1998: Project leader of Govt. of India S&T projects with applications of various geophysical methods. Carried out various outside consultancy exploration job. HRSS survey in several blocks of Coal India. Bridge site investigation. Coal seam hard cover delineation. Ground probing Radar application project for U/G coal mines. Year 1999 – 2004: Project leader of several In seam Seismic survey projects of Coal India Ltd. Year 2005 – 2008: Active project member and Well log leader for CBM project of CIL-ONGC & UNDP. Seismic Data Interpretation, Processing, Acquisition, Computer Programming, Geophysical well logging data acquisition and analysis, Operation maintenance and repairing of geophysical equipments.Gepphysical logging with special reference to coal seam property delineation. CBM exploration, Maintenance of Mt. Sopris digital logger & RG Logger. Resistivity and magnetic survey for ground water and mineral exploration. Supervision of exploration jobs, progress monitoring and vetting of outside consultancy job of MECL. Show less

Execution of surface geophysical survey using electrical Resistivity, electromagnetic & magnetic survey with special reference to ground water resources investigations. Execution of borehole logging . Processing & interpretation of geophysical data. Maintenance of geophysical equipments