Exploration Strategies towards Doubling the resources in Ambaji Multi-metallic Deposit

A three-day workshop organized by GMRICS and GMDC on Exploration Strategies towards doubling the resources in the Ambaji multi-metal deposit was held at the Ambaji Copper project from the 30th of May to the 1st of June 2024. Various scientists, academicians, exploration geologists and administrators participated in the extensive field visits on all three days, followed by board room discussions to understand the local geology, structure, mineralization, exploration inputs, local physiography and the present status of resources. Historical data, various plans and sections, old technical reports, physical examination of preserved core, logging data on mineralization, chemical analysis of various minerals and metal contents, correlation and understanding of the ore bands and their behaviour in depth, continuity along strike and three-dimensional picture of the ore body, open cast mining, geotechnical study, hydrometallurgical aspects etc. were deliberated in totality, and in-depth analysis was made. PowerPoint presentations and table discussions by the scientists/geologists/surveyors of GMDC/GMDRIC fulfilled the workshop's purpose.

The list of attendees is as under: -

  • Academicians.
    • Dr. Harsh Bhu, Retired Prof, Department of Geology, MLSU Udaipur.
    • Dr K K Sharma, Retired Prof & Principal, Government College Sirohi, Rajasthan. Presently, Prof, Sangam University, Bhilwara Rajasthan.
    • Dr Ritesh Purohit, Prof and Head Department of Geology, MLSU Udaipur, Rajasthan.
    • Dr R. Krishnamurthy, Department Earth Science, IIT Roorkee.
  • Industries related Participants.
    • Sh Arvind Kumar, M.Tech (Mining, Osmania University), former Director Technical MECL, Nagpur.
    • Sh Pramod Kumar M.Tech (Geology, IIT Roorkee), former Additional Director, AMD Hyderabad.
    • Sh A B Anand, BE (Mech), former Head Drilling Group, AMD Hyderabad.
    • Dr Sunil Kumar, (PhD, Osmania University), former Additional Director (R&D) and Critical Minerals. AMD Hyderabad."
  • ISRO, Ahmedabad.
    • Dr. P Jayaprasad, Head Geo-sciences Division.
    • Dr. A S Arya, Scientist-G.
    • Dr. Hrishikesh Kumar, Scientist-SE.
  • GMDC’s Participants.
    • Sh H K Joshi, Chief General Manager GMDC
    • Sh A K Makadia, Sr. General Manager (Tech-II)
    • Dr. D K Sinha, CEO GMRICS
    • Sh S K Joshi, GM (CPA), GMDC
    • Sh U Vishwanath, Advisor, GMDC
    • Sh S D Dav, DGM (HR) & Director (Administration) GMRICS
    • Sh B L Kumavat, DGM (Mines), GMDC
    • Sh P S Shaktawat, AM (Geology), GMDC
    • Sh Anand Pandya, AM (Geology), GMDC
    • Sh Mahendra Parmar, AM (Geology), Shivrajpur
    • Sh Sujith Sukumaran, AM (Geology), Valia
    • Sh Ishan Sur, AM (Geology), Bharkandam
    • Sh Anjil Patel, Surveyor, Gadhsisa
    • All officers of GMDC Copper Project Ambaji