Arvind Mathur Email & Phone Number

Karnataka, India

• Expert in developing new businesses in mining & mineral based industries with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of management, profit center operations and investments in the mining sector:
• Single handedly steered the Company to successfully bag FIVE iron ore mines in auctions. Participated in as many as 30 mineral block auctions across States in India. Strategized to maintain handsome margins in fiercely.
• Successfully lobbied at Central Government & NITI Aayog level for favourable provisions in mining regulations including Atomic Mineral Rules;
• Leading the Greenfield development of Rare Earth mining project. Advancing to DFS stage, getting the process test works done through expert overseas agencies.
• Lobbied at State Government level to first get a Reconnaissance Permit for Rare Earth and then to get it recommended to Central Government for grant of mining lease..

Zambia

• Strategized to turn around Kagem Emerald Mine in Zambia post-acquisition from brink of closure to the most prolific producer of legendary deep green Emeralds within 6 months.
• Lead the mining operations for mine expansion and development of infrastructure.
• Developed other Greenfield & Brownfield color gemstone mines in Zambia.
• Devised strategic business plans, arranged debt finances, developed MIS for control and benchmarked physical & financial performance of operating mines.
• Involved in the preparation of IPO document for raising US$ 60 million through placing on AIM, London.
• Managed multi cultural team of professionals, liaison with regulatory & Government organization, implementing Corporate Social Responsibility projects

Udaipur, Rajasthan

• Planned & managed mining & beneficiation plant at Jhamarkotra Rock Phosphate mines, Udaipur, India which is India's biggest Rock Phosphate operation with total rock handling of 20 MTPA. Involved in expansion studies to.
• Performed valuation study of Foskar phosphate mines in South Africa & Togolese Phosphate mining project in Togo, West Africa, for possible acquisition & forming a joint venture with RSMML.
• Developed and managed Greenfield lignite mining project of 1.2 MTPA capacities at Rajasthan, India.
• Prepared feasibility report for Barsingsar Lignite Mining Project in Rajasthan, India, for 2.5 MTPA capacity and conducted a feasibility study of setting up of a DAP fertilizer plant of 800 TPD capacity in Joint Venture

Management Education Program, Finance & Strategy

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Gold Medallist

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mining And Mineral Engineering, Gold Medallist