GMDC is a pivotal player in India’s mining sector, primarily focused on the sustainable extraction of lignite and other industrial minerals within the state of Gujarat. GMDC’s core mining operations involve large-scale open-cast mines for lignite, a key fuel for thermal power plants. Beyond this, the corporation is a significant producer of minerals such as bauxite, fluorspar, bentonite, and silica sand, supporting diverse sectors.
GMDC’s mining activities are underpinned by a rigorous and systematic approach to mine plan preparation, ensuring not only the economic viability of operations but also full compliance with regulatory standards.
A critical phase involves the meticulous review of this plan against a framework of regulatory standards set by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The review ensures adherence to the approved Mining Plan, environmental clearances, and sustainable development goals. It verifies that land use, air and water quality management, and final mine closure strategies are all legally sound and environmentally responsible. This diligent preparation and review process is fundamental to GMDC’s commitment to responsible resource development, securing necessary permits, and maintaining its social license to operate.
GMRICS is entrusted with carrying out the Preparation, Submission, and Approval of the Review of the Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan, to be prepared in accordance with GMMCR-2017, for the following projects.
GMDC has discovered a deposit of Silica Sand in the overburden of the Lignite and subsequently obtained the quarry lease and approval for the Mining Plan from CGM for mining silica sand over an extent of 24.00 ha at Amod Lignite Mine, Rajpardi, Bharuch. GMRICS has undertaken the preparation, submission, and approval of the Review of Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan for an annual capacity of 3.2 million MT.
GMDC has discovered a huge deposit of Ball Clay in the overburden to the Lignite at Amod Lignite Mine, Rajpardi, Bharuch. Subsequently, GMDC has obtained the quarry lease and approval for the Mining Plan from CGM for mining ball clay over an area of 24.00 Hectares. GMRICS has undertaken the preparation, submission, and acceptance of the Review of Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan for this project, with an annual capacity of 1.82 million MT.
GMDC has discovered a deposit of Bentonite in the overburden to the Lignite in Surkha (N) Lignite Mine, Bhavnagar and obtained the quarry lease and approval for Mining Plan from CGM for mining bentonite over an extent of 24.00 Ha. in Bhavnagar Project. GMRICS has undertaken the preparation, submission, and acceptance of the Review of Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan for this project, with an annual capacity of 0.75 million MT.
