Our Expertise

Mining & Exploration

Our Natural Resource Division (NRD) is equipped with a large group of experienced Geologists, Mining Engineers, Surveyors, Chemists & Sampling technicians.

Overview

With a great acumen in the area of Exploration, Mining, and Quality Assurance, NRD of Tata Steel was accredited by NABET certification as Exploration Planning Agency for coal, metal, & mine plan preparation agency (MPPA).

It has state-of-the-art NABL accredited chemical laboratories at West Bokaro & Jharia for Coal and at Noamundi and Joda for Iron ore. We also have installed facilities for physico-mechanical testing at Jharia.

Mining & Exploration

Our Mining Services

Exploration Services

All gamut of activities from exploration planning to geological model preparation as per standard codes.

  • Remote sensing & geophysical survey
  • Topographical survey & mapping
  • Exploratory drilling & rig-site geology
  • Chemical analysis & physical testing

Mine Planning Services

Statutory Mine Plan preparation & Life of Mine using industry-standard software like Surpac, Minex, Whittle, Xpac.

  • Preparation of Statutory Mine Plans
  • Life of Mine (LOM) study & designs
  • Review of Statutory Mine Plans
  • Slope stability studies with Flac 3D

Specialized Services

Due diligence studies, drone surveys, mine reconciliation, and quality monitoring designs.

  • Desktop & field due-diligence studies
  • Evaluation of notified auction blocks
  • Digital mine mapping via drones
  • Slope stability with numerical modeling

Laboratory Services

NABL accredited laboratories for comprehensive coal, coke, and metal analysis.

  • Coal & Coke: Chemical, Physical, Rheological
  • Washability tests & physico-mechanical studies
  • Metal: Iron Ore, Manganese, Dolomite, Limestone

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive quality monitoring for mines and wash plants.

  • Mine reconciliation
  • Quality monitoring plan preparation
  • Coal washability studies

Mineral Focus Areas

We provide services across a wide range of minerals and ores.

  • Coal & Iron Ore
  • Manganese & Chromite
  • Limestone & Graphite

Need Mining & Exploration Consulting?

Leverage our NABET-certified expertise and NABL-accredited laboratories for your mining operations.

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