CMDPL Operations

Mineral Resource Development & Management

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Core Operations

As a Government of India enterprise, CMDPL operates under the Ministry of Mines, managing strategic mineral assets across 12 states. Our mandate encompasses exploration, sustainable extraction, and value-added processing of non-fuel minerals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mineral Exploration & Prospecting
  • Mine Development & Operations
  • Resource Conservation
  • Environmental Management
  • Technology Implementation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
Geographical Footprint

Operational Metrics

Resource Base

Proven Reserves2.3 BT
Exploration Leases48
Processing Plants15

Production Capacity

Iron Ore (Fines)25 MTPA
Bauxite6.5 MTPA
Copper Concentrate1.2 MTPA

Sustainability

Land Reclaimed8,200 Ha
Water Recycling92%
Renewable Energy35 MW

Mineral Portfolio

MineralPrimary UseKey LocationsProcessing Methods
Iron OreSteel ProductionOdisha, Jharkhand, ChhattisgarhBeneficiation, Pelletization
BauxiteAluminum ProductionAndhra Pradesh, GujaratBayer Process, Calcination
CopperElectrical ComponentsRajasthan, Madhya PradeshFroth Flotation, Smelting

Regulatory Framework

Compliance Standards

  • Mines Act, 1952
  • MMDR Act, 1957
  • Environmental Protection Act, 1986
  • ISO 14001:2015 Certification
  • National Mineral Policy, 2019

Safety Performance

0.85
LTIFR
1.2
TRCFR
42
Safety Audits
1.2M
Training Hours