PREAMBLE

The Alumni of Mining Engineers' Association (OU & KU) and Alumni Association of University College of
Engineering (AAUCE), OU, in association with Department of Mining Engineering, UCE, OU are organizing an
International Symposium on RECENT TRENDS IN MINERAL INDUSTRY - 2022 during 23rd - 24th September,
2022 in Hyderabad. A large number of Practicing Engineers, and Scientists Academicians, Statutory Bodies
and Government Agencies from all over the world will participate to share their experiences, ideas and deliver
on the larger theme and provide roadmap for the industry.

OBJECTIVE
Mineral Industry plays a key role in the overall development of any nation in pace with the economic trends
and environmental awareness. Thus there is need to adopt sustainable mining practices with continuously
advancing technology to mitigate challenges in terms of Safety, Productivity, Societal Responsibility and Economic
viability to face the global compilation. Further, the highly capital intensive Mineral Sector is very dynamic and
needs investment & technological innovation to expand customer foot print and efficiency. The up-gradation
and modernization of technologies, managerial and other sustainable practices has become essential. There is
an urgent need to collaborate with partners, develop innovative technologies in-house, to help the Industry
remain competitive, viable and sustainable.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

The mineral and metallurgical industries constitute the bedrock of industrial development in any economy as
they provide the basic raw materials for most of the industries. Mineral industry forms the backbone of a
nation's economy and growth. It is an opportunity-based investment venture with high degree of risk associated.
The risks revolve around geological uncertainties, technical inadequacies, diversified needs of the society,
commercial feasibility, economic viability, political instability and social pressures. The risks are to be minimized
by generating reliable and accurate data base during various phases of exploration and critical economic
analysis to safeguard the investment. The activities have to be truly scientific and highly professional in nature.

The mineral industry undergoes "cyclical natural ups and downs" as a consequence of global slowdown even
in major economies, with the vagaries in demand for fuels, metals and minerals.

The mineral industry provides employment to millions of people, thus safeguarding their social security. In
countries where mining is a major industry it contributes substantially to economic sustainability, but in some
cases it is also a threat to environment and health of the employees and the neighbors.

The Indian Mineral Policy opened the gates of the industry to domestic and foreign investment, much of
which was earlier reserved for the public sector. It aims to boost the country's exploration and mining and
render it more competitive.

This gives impetus to this International Symposium to deliver on new technology and global practices to
resolve the challenges and pave way for sustainable practices generating new advances and trends.

ORGANIZERS
THE ALUMNI OF MINING ENGINEERS’ ASSOCIATION (OU & KU)

The Alumni of Mining Engineers' Association (Osmania University & Kakatiya University) is a well-organized
voluntar y body working for continuous improvement in mining education and for professional
development of Mining Engineers in order to bridge the gap between the industries and academia and
foster a spirit of loyalty, enriching the sense of community amongst the key stakeholders with a network
of alumni to enhance the contribution to the society by the Universities.

The alumni are well placed in prestigious positions and bringing laurels to the industry as well as to the
nation. This two day International Symposium on Recent Trends in Mineral Industry- 2022 is one more
step to expose the practicing engineers of mining and allied industries to recent advances world over.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY (AAUCE)

Once the University College of Engineering was declared autonomous the idea of formation of Alumni
Association gained momentum. Under the dynamic leadership of the then Principal, Prof. D.C. Reddy the
first get-together of the alumni was held on Saturday the 3rd July 1996. After the revival of the Association

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in 2015 the two subsequent executive committees under the leadership of Er. R. V. Rammohan Rao, Er. P.
Ram Reddy and Dr. D. Vijay Kumar with the support of patrons, fellow members, learned faculty and
students have set out the following objectives of the Alumni Association:

• Enhance the reputation of the University and OUCE in particular & enrich the emotional bondage
amongst the students, faculty and alumni.

• Propose and execute special projects: Buildings, technical projects, seminars, conferences, etc.

• Support meritorious & poor/ economically backward students financially by floating scholarships.

• Inspire and invoke the spirit of innovation among the students leading to finding technical solutions
to the problems of the society leading to Patents to students and the College.

In furtherance to the objectives of the Association, this International Symposium is being organized.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY (UCE, OU)

The University College of Engineering (UCE) has the distinction of being the oldest and the biggest among the
Engineering Colleges of the State of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. Established in the year 1929, eleven years after
the formation of Osmania University, it was the 6th Engineering College to be established in the whole of
British India. The College moved to its present permanent building in the year 1947. Today it is the biggest
among the campus colleges of Osmania University. The Golden Jubilee of the College was celebrated in 1979,
the Diamond Jubilee in 1989 and the Platinum Jubilee in 2004. The College was made autonomous in 1994.

The Institute offers eight UG programmes (AI&ML, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics,
Electronics and Communications, Mechanical and Mining Engineering) and 22 PG programmes in various
specializations. The University College of Engineering (A) is the first Engineering College to get ISO: 9001
Certification in Rank by NIRF, MHRD. The College also offers Ph.D., programmes in various areas of specialisation
in the various branches of Engineering. Part-time courses are also being offered at postgraduate levels.

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

The Department of Mining Engineering was established in 1956 at University College of Engineering, Osmania
University, Hyderabad. Later, with a view to impart hands on field experience and very good exposure to the
mining industry, the Department of Mining Engineering, was relocated to Kothagudem in 1978 amidst the
coalfields of The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. and rechristened as The Kothagudem School of Mines
(KSM). In 1994, the Kothagudem School of Mines was handed over to Kakatiya University and is being called as
UCE, KU.

The Department of Mining Engineering was re-started during 2018-19 in OUCE during Osmania University
Centenary Celebrations with M.E. in Mining Engineering, Subsequently B.E in Mining Engineering was started
from the academic year 2021-22. Establishment of this department is well supported by Industry and Alumni
of Mining Engineers.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Technical, scholarly, practical and original contributions are invited for presentation and discussion during the
International Symposium on the theme and sub-themes as per the schedule given below:

Deadline for submission of Abstract : 4th August, 2022

Notification of Acceptance of Abstract : 11th August, 2022
Deadline for submission of full text paper : 20th August, 2022
Communication of Acceptance of full paper : 25th August, 2022.

The authors are invited to submit a one-page (maximum 300 words) abstract of their paper, along with a brief
CV and a latest colored passport size photograph. For further information please contact the Chairman,
Technical Committee, on email: [email protected]

The authors, whose abstracts are accepted, would be subsequently invited to submit full text in A4 size paper.
Format for abstract would be in MS Word, Times New Roman, in 12 point, one and half line spacing, along
with the details of authors and co-authors including email ID and mobile contact number.

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SUB-THEMES

• Mineral Exploration
• Mine Surveying
• Drilling and Blasting
• Mine Design - Underground and Opencast Technology
• Safety and Health of Employees
• Environment and Eco-Friendly Mining
• Numerical Modeling, Application of IoT, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Mining
• Safety Features of Inpit and Dump Slopes and Design of Tailing Ponds
• Potential of Exploration & Exploitation of Critical Minerals and Metals

REGISTRATION DETAILS & REMITTANCE INFORMATION

Last date 31st August 2022
Description Indian Delegates (INR) Foreign Delegates (USD)
Alumni Members 2000/- 150
Industry/Govt./PSU 5000/- 300
Academia 1000/- 200
Students 200/- 100

SPONSORSHIP
Categories of Sponsorship Amount Privileges

Platinum Sponsor Rs. 5,00,000/- Ten (10) delegates free +full page outside back cover colour
advertisement

Gold Sponsor Rs. 3,00,000/- Six (6) delegates free + full page inside back cover colour advertisement

Silver Sponsor Rs.2,00,000/- Three (3) delegates free + full page inside front cover colour
advertisement

Sponsor for One Dinner Rs 2,00,000/- Facility for displaying Sponsorship Banners will be provided. Full-page
inside (black & white) Advertisement free

Sponsor for One Lunch Rs.1,50,000/- Facility for displaying Sponsorship Banners will be provided. Full-page
inside (black & white) Advertisement free

Delegate Kit Rs. 2,00,000/- Sponsors' name will be printed inside the flap of the delegate kit.

High Tea Rs.75,000/- Facility for displaying Sponsorship Banners will be provided

ADVERTISEMENT TARIFF
A Technical Volume will be brought out on the occasion for distribution to the delegates, sponsors advertisers
as well as to various organizations across the globe. It has been decided to accept a few selected advertisements
from reputed organizations in this Technical Volume:

Full-page (inside) colour Rs. 75,000/-

Full-page (inside) black & white Rs. 50,000/-
Half-page (inside) black & white Rs. 25,000/-

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PAYMENTS
payments are to be made through A/C payee cheque / RTGS/NEFT

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

Name of the Beneficiary Alumni Mining, UCE, OU
Name of the Bank State Bank of India (SBI)
Name of the Branch Arts College Branch, Osmania University
Account No 40807861182
IFSC Code SBIN0020071

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
23-09-2022 (Friday) in IST
10.00 A.M - 10.30 A.M Reception and Registration
10.30 A.M. - 11.30 A.M Inaugural Session
11.30 A.M. - 11.45 A.M Tea
11.45 A.M - 01.30 P.M. Key note address
01.30 P.M. - 02.30 P.M Lunch
02.30 P.M. - 04.00 P.M Technical Session - I
04.00 P.M. - 04.15 P.M. Tea
04.15 P.M. - 05.30 P.M. Technical Session II
06.00 P.M. - 09.00 P.M. Networking and Symposium Dinner

24.09.2022 (Saturday) in IST

10.00 A.M - 11.30 A.M Technical Session - III
11.30 A.M. - 11.45 A.M Tea
11.45 A.M - 01.30 P.M. Technical Session - IV
01.30 P.M. - 02.30 P.M Lunch
02.30 P.M. - 04.00 P.M Technical Session V
04.00 P.M. - 04.15 P.M. Tea
04.15 P.M. - 05.15 P.M. Panel discussion and expert talks
05.15 P.M. - 05.30 P.M Tea
05.30 P.M. - 06.30 P.M Valedictory Session

PARTICIPATION
The two - day International Symposium on Recent Trends in Mineral Industry -2022 is an ideal platform for
personnel working in various Government Organizations, Public & Private undertakings concerned with the
Mining Industry, Educational Institutions and Research Organizations, to participate, deliver on key issues and
for sharing their experiences

All correspondence may be addressed to:

International symposium on
“RECENT TRENDS IN MINERAL INDUSTRY -2022”
Dr M S Venkata Ramayya, FIE Er K J Amarnath, FIE
Organizing Secretary Convener
Mobile: 09491145161 Mobile: 09491144022
Email: [email protected]

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 PATRONS

CHIEF PATRON: Prof. D Ravinder

Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, Hyderabad
PATRONS: Prof. P Laxminarayana
Registrar, Osmania University, Hyderabad
Prof. Sriram Venkatesh
Principal, University College of Engineering,
Osmania University, Hyderabad

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Advisory Committee members from University Er Sharath Kumar Pallerla, Scientist-F, IA Division,
College of Engineering, OU MoEFCC, GoI
Prof. P. Chandra Sekhar, Vice-Principal Dr Krishnan, USA
Prof. M.A.Prasad, HoD of Civil Dept. Dr V. Rajasekhar Reddy, USA
Prof. K. Shyamala, HoD of Computer Dept. Sri K Madhusudhana, President, MEAI
Er B Brahma Reddy, FIE, Chairman, IEI, TSC
Prof. R Rajendra, HoD of Mechanical Dept.
Dr A P Shivakumar, Professor (Retd), Geology, OU
Prof. G. Yesuratnam, HoD of EEE Dept.
Prof. S Jayanthu, Professor, Dept. of Mining Engg.,
Prof. L. Nirmala Devi, HoD of ECE Dept. NIT, Rourkela
Dr. D Suman, HoD of Biomedical Dept. Dr H S Venkatesh, Director, NIRM
Advisory Committee members from Alumni Dr M Ramulu, Senior Scientist, CIMFR
Association, University College of Engineering, OU Dr. Karra Ram Chandar, Associate Professor, NITK, Surathkal
Dr D. Vijay Kumar, President Er. K Suryanarayana, General Manager (Coordination), SCCL
Dr I Satyanarayana, DDMS, Bhubaneshwar
Sri Sathish Naik, Vice-President-1
Dr I Srinivas, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mining
Dr T. Nagaveni, Vice-President-2
Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Dr M.S. Venkata Ramayya, General Secretary
Dr A Ramaswamy Reddy, Director, Malla Reddy
Dr D. Rama Krishna, Joint Secretary Engineering College
Sri Thomas Ramala, Treasurer Er Tella Gopal Rao, Director (Retd), SCCL
Sri K. Krishna, Executive member Er V Srinivasa Rao, FIE Former President, MEAI
Sri Sampson Theodore, Executive member Er. Md. Fasihuddin, Former Resident Director, Tata Refrictories
Sri Shyam Sundar Palreddy, Executive member Er B Ramesh Kumar, FIE, Former CMD, NMDC Ltd
Er Chandra Mohan, FIE, Past Chairman, IEI
Sri Macchiraju Yeshwanth, Executive member
Er B Surender Mohan, FIE, Former CMD, NLC Ltd
Sri Praveen Dorna, Executive member
Er. B Rammohan, Former Director, Indian Bureau Mines
Sri Nagavelli Venkataswamy, Executive member
Er B R Reddy, Former CMD, SECL, CIL
Sri R V Rammohan Rao, Past President
Er. J V Dattatreyulu, Director (Retd), SCCL
Advisory Committee members from Industry and Er. B Bhaskar Rao, Director (Retd), SCCL
Academia: Er. W VijayaBabu, General Manager (Retd), SCCL
Er. P M Prasad, Chairman & Managing Director, CCL Er. K Ravishankar, General Manager (Retd), SCCL
Er. D N Prasad, Advisor (Projects), SCCL Mr E Jaya Kumar, DMS (Rtd.), DGMS
Er S. Chandrasekhar, Director (Operations), SCCL Er. M. Narsaiah, Secretary General, Mining Engineers
Association of India.
Er. B Veera Reddy, Director (Technical), CIL
Prof. B Vishnu Vardan, FIE, Principal, JNTUH-CEM, Mantheni
Prof. K Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT, Rourkela
Prof. K Punnam Chandar, University College of
Dr G Rameshwar Rao, FIE, Director, ESCI Engineering (KU), Kothagudem (KSM)
Dr Seshadri Sarma, Seshat Consultants Pty Ltd, Australia
Er M Venkateshwarlu, Director (Technical),
Nominated Authority, MoC, GoI

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 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chairman: Er Bikki Ramesh Kumar
President, Alumni of Mining Engineers Association (OU & KU)
Co-Chairman: Er B R V Susheel Kumar, FIE
Former Chairman, MEAI
Organizing Secretary: Dr M S Venkata Ramayya, FIE
General Secretary, Alumni Association, University College of Engg. OU
Convener: Er K J Amarnath, FIE
Head, Mining Division, Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad.
Co-Convener: Dr K Srinivas
HoD, Mining, MREC (A), Hyderabad.

MEMBERS:

Er Bh. Venkateshwara Rao, General Manager, HRD, Er P Bharat Kumar Goud, ME Mining, UCE, OU
SCCL Er D. Laxmi Narayana, ME Mining, UCE, OU
Er Lolla Sudhakar, Sr. Vice President, Underground Er M. Rakesh, ME Mining, UCE, OU
Mining, Adani Mining Ltd Er B. Ravi Teja, ME (Mining) Student, UCE, OU
Er Ch. Veera Reddy, HoD, Mining, JBIET, Hyderabad Er Ankam Akhila Sahithi, ME (Mining) Student, UCE,
Er D Venkatesham, Addl. Manager, SCCL OU
Er B Mahesh, Public Relations Officer, SCCL and Er M Sumanth, ME (Mining) Student, UCE, OU
Secretary, MEAI-Hyderabad Chapter Er B. Srikanth, ME (Mining) Student, UCE, OU
Er M Satish Kumar, Addl, Manager, SCCL/ Faculty, Miss S. Megana, BE (Mining) Student, UCE, OU
Dept. of Mining Engg., UCE, OU/Coordinator, Mining Mr Jeevan, BE (Mining) Student, UCE, OU
Er E Srinivas, Addl. Manager, SCCL

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

Chairman: Prof. Sriram Venkatesh, FIE
Principal, University College of Engg, UCE, OU.
I/c Head, Department of Mining Engineering, UCE, OU.

Conveners: Prof. V Bikshma, Dept. of Civil Engineering, University College of Engg, UCE, OU.
Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UCE, OU.
Prof. M Gopal Naik, Dept. of Civil Engineering, UCE, OU.
Dr M S Venkata Ramayya, FIE, Professor, Department of Mining Engineering,
Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad
Prof. K Srinivas, HoD, Mining, MREC (A), Hyderabad.
Prof. D. Rama Krishna, Joint Secretary, Alumni Association, University College of
Engineering (AAUCE)
MEMBERS:

Dr Hari Sarvothaman, Former Deputy Director Dr G Karthik, Associate Professor, ECE Department,
General, GSI Stanley College of Engg. For Women, Hyderabad.
Er K.J. Amarnath, FIE, Head, Mining Division, ESCI, Er M Satish Kumar, Addl, Mgr, SCCL/ Faculty, Dept.
Hyderabad of Mining Engineering, UCE, OU / Coordinator, Mining
Dr Abhijit Mukherjee, Dy. General Manager, NMDC Ltd Er E Srinivas, Addl, Manager, SCCL
Dr V Kameswara Rao, Dy. General Manager, NMDC Er N Sri Chandrahas, Asst. Professor, MREC (A),
Hyderabad
Dr B V Rao, Dy. General Manager, NMDC
Er P T Naidu, Asst. Professor, MREC (A), Hyderabad
Er Ch. Venkata Ramana, DDMS, Dhandbad
Er P. Shashikanth, Asst. Professor, MREC (A),
Dr Harish Gupta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Hyderabad
Engineering/Coordinator, Mining

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 FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Chairmen: Shri Bikki Ramesh Kumar

President, Alumni of Mining Engineers Association (OU & KU)
Co-Chairman: Sri Thomas Ramala, Treasurer, Alumni Association
University College of Engineering (AAUCE)

Members from UCE, OU Sri N Durga Prasad, Vice President, AMR Ltd.
Dr Harish Gupta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Sri Laxman Soma, Managing Director, CSK
Engineering/Coordinator, Mining Technologies, Hyderabad
Sri M Sathish Kumar, Faculty, Dept. of Mining Dr M S Venkata Ramayya, FIE, General Secretary,
Engineering UCE, OU / Coordinator, Mining Alumni Association, University College of Engg. OU
Er Vilas Teggi, FIE, Senior Vice President, Mines &
Members from Alumni Association (OU&KU)
Projects, The Ramco Cements Limited, Chennai
Er B Ramesh Kumar, FIE, Former CMD, NMDC Limited
Sri B S P Raju, Vice President, Sagar Cements,
Er B Surender Mohan, FIE, Former CMD, NLC Limited Hyderabad.
Sri D N Prasad, Advisor (Projects) (Retd.), MoC and Er B V R Susheel Kumar, FIE, Former Chairman, MEAI,
Advisor (Projects), SCCL Hyderabad Chapter
Sri P. Ranganadheeshwar, Dy.DG (Retd.), DGMS

REGISTRATION FORM FORMAT

Two-day International Symposium on

“RECENT TRENDS IN MINERAL INDUSTRY-2022”

1. Name (Block letters)______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Designation & Organization _______________________________________________________________________________

3. Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________Tel : __________________________________

4. Mobile : ______________________________ Email : ___________________________________________________________

5. Organization/Company Sponsored delegates/ Member of IEI / Engineering College Students

(Strike off not applicable)

6. IEI membership Grade & No. ______________________________

7. Mode of Payment: A/C Payee Cheque (Local) /Demand Draft (Outstation)/NEFT/RTGS

No. _______________________ Date ____/____/_________ Bank and Branch……………………………………in favour

of “___________________________________________________________” Payable at Hyderabad

Encl: Signature of Delegate