Phase I evaluation drilling is planned in the Brown Field area of the Main Ambaji block (184 Ha) at a close grid interval of coring boreholes, specifically at 50 m to 100 m on a diamond grid pattern, with a depth range of 300 m to 500 m. This will aid in augmenting resources and confirming the earlier results according to the requirements of mine planning and resource categorisation as 111 or 112 UNFC. Upon completion of this Phase I drilling, the deeper extension of various lodes and their lateral behaviour will be deciphered, and the shape of the ore body will be firmly delineated for mine planning. A total of 9000 m of core drilling at Ambaji was awarded to M/s. Rawel Singh & Co. and Drilling commenced on 1st March, 2025

The renovated office and laboratory complex was inaugurated at the Ambaji mine site.

The gracious girls and ladies of GMDC/GMRICS celebrated International Women’s Day.

Dr. T. S. Sunilkumar, Director (R&D), GMRICS and Anoushka Chundawat, Geologist attended the two-day conference on Indian Industrial Minerals organised by Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) at Udaipur during March 10-11, 2025. Dr. Sunilkumar gave a talk on “Bauxite deposits in Kachchh district, Gujarat: Value addition and Challenges” on the occasion.

Dr. Sinha, CEO of GMRICS, participated in the National Workshop on “Strengthening R&D in Indian Mineral and Metal Sector—Policy Framework for Sustainable Growth, 2025,” held at CSIR-IMMT in Bhubaneswar on March 19, 2025. His contributions to the workshop and valuable suggestions during the discussions were appreciated. These suggestions have been included in the comprehensive report submitted to the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, regarding R&D in the mineral and metal sector.

Professor Dr. Deepak Srivastava visited CPA from March 22 to March 27, 2025, to provide his expert opinion. He is a renowned expert in the field, and his expertise was required for the CPA. He interacted with geologists from GMRICS and trained them in shear zone identification. His practical training infused enthusiasm into young geologists and created interest in structural geology.

Sri P S Parihar, former Director of AMD, visited the Ambaji field area and interacted with geologists from GMRICS, inspiring young geologists. His expertise in metal-related exploration was applied during the field visit to the Ambaji Mine.

Campus interview was conducted at Department of Geology, M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad by GMDC and GMRICS supported by the placement cell of the Institute on 27th May, 2025. Five young Geologists were selected.