MINING ENGINEERS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIATAMILNADU CHAPTER - SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

EXPO AND SYMPOSIUM ON MINING

MINEFEST INDIA' 2014NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

SOCIO-MECHANICS OF MINING - PRESENT & FUTUREth th17 to 19 July, 2014

Supported by

NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LIMITED

Neyveli, Tamilnadu

DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING Anna University, Chennai

VENUE

Symposium LIGNITE HALL

Expo BOOK FAIR GROUND

BLOCK 10

NEYVELI TOWNSHIP

TAMILNADU

&

CHIEF PATRON

Mr. P.K. Sarkar, Dy.DGMS, Bangalore

PRINCIPAL PATRON

Mr. B. Surender Mohan, CMD, NLC

PATRONS

Mr. A.K. Megharaj, DMS, Chennai

Mr. T.K. Rath, RCOM, IBM, Chennai

Mr. B. Ramesh Kumar, Director (P&P), SCCL

Mr. M.S. Ravindranath, Director (Mines), NLC

ORGANISING COMMITTEECHAIRMANMr. S. Kumaraswamy, Former ED, NLCVICE-CHAIRMANMr. Vilas Teggi, Sr VP, Ramco CementsCO-CHAIRMAN & COORDINATOR STALLSMr. M. Ragunathan, GM, NLCSECRETARYMr. G.R. Magesh, DGM, Ramco CementsTREASURERMr. M.R. Venkatesan, DGM, Ramco CementsCOORDINATOR (Sponsorship)Mr. E. Vasudevan, AGM, Dalmia CementsCOORDINATOR (Exhibition & Advertisements)Mr. M. Palanikumaresan, DGM, India CementsCOORDINATOR (Technical Papers)Mr.P. Balamadeswaran, Asst. Prof., Anna Univ.MEMBERS Dr. K. Srinivas, Chairman, MEAI-TN Chapter & Professor, Anna UniversityDr. K. V. Shanker, Professor, Anna UniversityMr. V. Karthikeyan, AED, Dalmia CementsMr. Raghunath Singh, VP, Chettinad CementsMr. Syed Abdul Fateh Khalid, CGM, NLCMr. M. Ragunathan, GM, NLC Mr. R.Natarajan, Sr.GM, Ramco CementsMr. G. Jayavelu, GM, Ultra Tech CementsMr. M. James, MD, Ashwin EnterprisesMr. M. Ifthikhar Ahmed, CEO, GEMSMr. S. Raja, Sr. Manager, V.V. Minerals

ADVISORY COMMITTEEDr. Velu Annamalai, Former Chairman, EACMr. G. Vageesan, Former Exec. Director, HGMLMr. K. K. Biran, Dir., Thriveni Earth MoversMr. K. Gowrappan, Advisor, Ramco CementsMr. K.S. Anandan, Former Director., NLCDr. L. Ajay Kumar, HOD, Mining, Anna Univ.Dr. G.K. Pradhan, Professor, AKS UniversityMr. R.A.Krishnakumar, VP, Chettinad Cements Mr. N. Ilamparuthi, ED, NLCMr. C. Senthamil Selvan, ED, NLCMr. S. Rajagopal, Ex. Dir., SIMMIMr. H.C. Yadav, DDMSMr. Ch. Dayanand, DDMS

MEMBERS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEESMr. N. Sankarasubbu, Consultant & RQPMr. C. Maniraj, Consultant, Ramco CementsMr. M. Daniel Jeyakumar, Consultant, Ramco CementsMr. K. Chakkaraverthi, CGM, NLCMr. P. Ramasamy, Sr. GM, India Cements Mr. S. Makesh, GM, Dalmia CementsMr. P. Selvakumar, GM, NLCMr.K.B. Thondaiman, GVTCDr. G.R. Senthil Kumar, Assoc. Prof. Annamalai Univ.Mr. C.R. Deepak, Scientist, NIOTMr. J. Priestly Macaulay, DGM, India CementsMr. S. Thirugnanasambanda Moorthy, DGM, NLCMr. P. Sridhar, DGM, NLCMr. M. Karthikeyan, DGM, NLCMr. C. Elango, DGM, NLCMr. S. Ramesh, AGM, India CementsMr. M. Mayilrajan, AGM, Chettinad CementsMr. T. Nathamuni, CM, NLCMr. V. S. Sambasivam, AGM, Ramco CementsMr. K. Aravind, EE, NLCMr. R. Balamurugan, Manager, India CementsMr. S. Venugopal, Asst. Prof., Anna Univ.Mr. P. Manickam, Manager, GEMSMr. M. Shenbagaraman, Mine OwnerMr. B. Nandakumar, Quarry OwnerMr. M.S. Pavel, Mine OwnerMr. Jibu Abraham, Quarry ownerMr. Prince Abraham, Quarry OwnerMr. P. Kothandapani, Dy. Mgr., Ramco Cements

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COMMITTEES

CORRESPONDENCE Please communicate through electronic mode at these addresses : a) tnmeaisymp@yahoo.com &

b) only to avoid delay, reduce the cost and protect the environment. tnmeaisymp@gmail.com

Sponsorship

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

Mr. E. Vasudevan

CELL PHONE NO.

+91-98651 50893

Exhibition & Advertisement

Technical Papers

Mr. M. Palanikumaresan +91-97109 11585

Mr. P. Balamadeswaran +91-90030 54354

OTHER CONTACT PERSONS

NAME RESPONSIBILITY CELL PHONE NO.

Mr. S. Kumaraswamy Chairman +91-94434 97726

Mr. Vilas Teggi

Vice Chairman +91-99529 95111

Mr. G.R. Magesh Secretary +91-99429 86212

Mr. M. Ragunathan Co-Chairman & Coordinator Stalls +91-9442746931

Postal Address for correspondence Mr. G.R. Magesh, DGM(Mines),The Ramco Cements Ltd., Govindapuram Works, Ariyalur – 621 713, Tamilnadu, Cell No. +91-99429 86212.

Please visit www.tnmeai.com for more details.

MINEFEST INDIA' 2014 NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON

SOCIO-MECHANICS OF MINING - PRESENT & FUTUREth th17 to 19 July, 2014 at NEYVELI

REGISTRATION FORM(Form can be downloaded from the web site tnmeai.com)

th(Filled informs are to be submitted by all delegates including MEAI members on or before 10 July, 2014)

MODE OF PARTICIPATION : SPONSOR / DELEGATE / EXHIBITOR(Strike out the ones which are not applicable)

DELEGATE FEES

Each Accompanying Person Rs. 3,000/- MEAI Members NIL

Non-Members of MEAI Rs. 3,000/-

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Photo (Please send a soft copy

through E-mail also)

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EXPO AND SYMPOSIUM ON MINING

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MEAI

The mineral industry of India encompasses fossil fuels, metallic & non-metallic minerals, building materials and

allied natural products. In the process of extraction of the mineral wealth, the associated environment, including

the land use pattern, undergoes change. In the economic development of the country, mining is a core industry

which, if not managed well may contribute towards the pollution of environment and wastage of mineral

permanently.

Therefore, International conventions like Rio de Janeiro (1992), The Kyoto Protocol 1997, etc. have imposed

obligations and restrictions on the mineral industry globally to protect the interests of the society. The

environmental issues and the manner in which they can be resolved are influenced by many factors such as

technology to be adopted, statutes in vogue, socio-political compulsions, resistance from the native population,

etc. Therefore, the manner in which India regulates its minerals industry is rapidly changing.

In addition, the near surface rich mineral resources are likely to exhaust in the immediate future and hence the

mankind has to depend for its mineral requirements on low-grade minerals, deep-seated and (or) sea-bed deposits.

Days are probably not far away for men to meet their mineral requirements from other planets. Added to this, huge

investments in prospecting & mining, problems associated with land acquisition, procedures involved in obtaining

clearances from various Government agencies are resulting in delayed starting of the projects and hence escalation

in the cost.

When judicious balance is maintained between the various mining operations and its impact on society and

ecosystem by implementing appropriate environmental protection measures and accepting the corporate social

responsibility will go a long way in restoring the near pre-mining environment and sometimes improved

environment besides supporting the socio-economic growth of the country. This calls for a brain storming session to

deliberate on the various issues concerned.

In this background, Mining Engineers' Association of India, Tamilnadu Chapter is organising a National Symposium on

Socio-Mechanics of Mining – Present & Future as a part of Expo and Symposium – MINEFEST INDIA' 2014, to

provide a common platform for the Industry, Scientists, Technologists, Academicians, Regulatory Agencies, Law

makers, Executives from Government and Mining Industries and Representatives from Non-Governmental

Organizations, to deliberate and discuss on the different technological, geological, biotic, sociological and

economic and managerial dimensions of mining which are likely to have impact on the society. This would be an

appropriate platform for the interaction of reputed speakers from the mining and mineral industries. Further, it

would provide an avenue for mine owners and mine managers to understand and implement the critical elements in

the areas such asmine safety, mining operation, mineral beneficiation, which play a key role in the socio-

environmental set-up.

The Mining Engineers Association of India (MEAI), founded in the year 1957, is a premier Mining Organisation in India. The Association functions from its headquarters at Hyderabad through 25 Chapters located at various important mining centres of the country. The Association has over 4,500 members consisting of Mining Engineers, Geoscientists, Geo-Physicists, Metallurgists, Chemists, Engineers hailing from widely divergent streams, viz., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Computer Science, etc, from Government & Private Mining & Mineral Industries, Academicians, Researchers, Policy Makers, Law Enforcement Agencies, Government Departments/Undertakings, etc. One of the main objectives of the Association is to gather information on the latest technological advancements in mining and allied areas and disseminate the same amongst its members, other stake holders and industry, by organising National & International Seminars, Symposia, Workshops, Brainstorming Sessions, Technical paper-meetings, Discussions and Training Programmes at various levels, periodically, publishing a Technical Monthly Journal, Encouraging Talent by instituting Awards, etc. The Association has bilateral agreements for exchange of knowledge on the latest technological advancements with SME (USA), AusIMM (Australia) and SAIMM (South Africa).

Tamilnadu Chapter of MEAI was established in the year 1988. It has a membership base of more than 350. It is one of the dynamic Chapters of MEAI, actively involved in dissemination of knowledge through Seminars/Symposia/Colloquiums/Workshops, etc. and human resource development. As a part of its Silver Jubilee Celebrations, the Chapter is organising this National Expo & Symposium.

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES

EXHIBITION Space Booking Details

The Stalls shell be allotted to the Sponsors free as per the details given under Sponsorship. The stalls shell thbe booked on or before 10 July, 2014. The following conditions apply to the exhibition.

Terms & Conditions

Ÿ Application to participate in Exhibition shall be submitted on the Registration form, duly filled in, signed and

accompanied by the full payment.

Ÿ Exhibit spaces will only be allocated after receipt of the completed application form along with complete payment.

Ÿ Only delegates of the registered exhibitors are entitled to free access to exhibit areas.

Ÿ Only registered exhibitors will be entitled to have tea/coffee, lunch & dinner during the conference.

Ÿ Space will be assigned on first come first served basis. The layout of the Stalls is given in website tnmeai.com.

SITE MAP

It is intended to publish the proceedings of the seminar. Authors of papers are requested to send abstract(s) of

technical papers not exceeding 500 words in English to on tnmeaisymp@yahoo.com & tnmeaisymp@gmail.comthor before 30 May 2014. The authors are requested to submit their full text of the accepted papers not exceeding 8 - 10

pages preferably (to save environment) electronically to the above E-mail addresses as per the Guideline to Authors

given in the web site As a last resort the full text paper along with figures etc. contained in a CD may be tnmeai.com.

sent to us through courier / registered post to Coordinator (Technical Papers) & Asst. Mr. P. Balamadeswaran,

Proff. of Mining Engg., Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.

THEMES & CALL FOR PAPERS

The Symposium seeks to elicit quality papers to provide a meaningful backdrop for interaction and fruitful

discussions. Papers are being invited on the broad topics of the Symposium as under

Exploration and Ore-body Modeling

Design, Planning and Optimization of Surface and Underground Mines including

Transition from surface to underground mining.

Equipment Selection, Automation and Information Technology application to Mining.

Drilling, Blasting, Tunnelling and Excavation Engineering.

Material Handling in mining.

Eco-friendly and Innovative Mining Methods to coexist with the society.

Maintenance and Production Management for Mines.

Rock Mechanics, Ground Control and Geotechnical Applications with special reference to

deep opencast and underground mines.

Mine Health, Safety and Environmental Protection.

Environmental Impacts and Mine Closure Planning.

Application of Numerical Modeling to mining and mineral industry including mine environmental

Modeling.

Responsible disposal of Solid Waste and Effluents.

Beneficiation of low grade minerals, Judicious Exploitation and Conservation of Minerals.

Mine Management, HRD for scientific & safe mining and Corporate Social Responsibility

including Relocation & Rehabilitation.

Sea-bed Mineral Resources and Mining.

Scientific & Safe operation of Small Scale mines

Problems faced by the Mineral Industry and Probable Solutions.

LOCAL PLACES OF TOURIST IMPORTANCEThe following are the tourist attractions in and around Neyveli. The same can be arranged by the organisers

through Taxi on specific request with full payment. Details of the Approximate rates are given in the website th thtnmeai.com. The visits can be arranged during the forenoon of 17 July and 20 July (Full Day).

VENUE, DATE(S) AND TIME

VENUE

th th17 to 19 July, 2014DATE(S)

Symposium

Expo

Lignite Hall

Book Fair Ground Block 10Neyveli Township

Tamilnadu - 607 801.

IMPORTANT DATES

th5 June, 2014

Submission of Abstract

Technical papers Notification of Paper Acceptance

Last Date for Submission of Full Text Paper

Last date for Registration

Exhibition

Delegates

th30 May, 2014

th25 June, 2014th10 July, 2014

th10 July, 2014

CLIMATE0 0The climate is generally hot and humid with the day time temperatures ranging from 30 C to 35 C,

0 0night temperatures varying between 25 C to 30 C with relative humidity around 85 to 90%. Rainy

season at Neyveli is Oct. to Dec. by North East Monsoon but occasional showers may be experienced

during July due to the South West Monsoon.

Ø State of the art NLC Mines

Ø Afforestation in Mine – I

Ø Sri Nataraja Temple of Neyveli Township

Ø Saint Ramalingar's Satyagnana Sabai at Vadalur (12 km)

Ø Bhuvanagiri the birth place of Sri Raghavendra (30 km)

Ø Sri Natarajan Temple of Chidambaram, portraying the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva (50 km)

Ø Pitchavaram – picnic spot – the second largest mangrove forest in backwater of sea with

boating facilities (50 km)

Ø Poompuhar – splendour of Tamil Kings revealed in Monuments (50 km)

Ø Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and beautiful Beach of Pondicherry (70 km)

Ø Temple towns of Kumbakonam (80 km), Thanjavur (120 km), Srirangam (150 km), etc.

TIMINGS

Registration

Inaugural Function

Technical Sessions

Valedictory Function

th17 July, 2104

17-07-2104

th th18 & 19 July, 2104

th19 July, 2104

14.00 to 17.00 hrs.

17.00 hrs.

09.00 to 17.00 hrs.

17.00 hrs.

Please refer to the website tnmeai.com

MODE OF TRAVEL

4,850

Hotel Radha, Neyveli 04142-252692, 93, 94 & 95

hotelradhaneyveli@gmail.com2,400

Sunway GRT Grand

Po

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0413 – 2281608,

+91 9600234567reservations@grtsunway.com 3,200 to 5,400

Accord 0413- 2299000 info.pondi@accordmetropolitan.com 3,300 to 5,400

Abirami Residency 0413- 2229881,2,3 abiramiresidency@yahoo.co.in 2,100 to 3,000

Anandha Inn0413- 2233000,

2330711-5,

2331241

sales@anandhainn.com 3,000 to 5,400

The Promenade 0413 - 2227750 gmpromenade@sarovarhotels.com

2 . NLC Guesthouses (Limited accommodation is available hence will be provided on first come first served basis).

TARIFF STRUCTURE

NAME OF THE GUESTHOUSE AC SUITS AC ROOMS NON-AC ROOMS COTTAGES

Block No. 25 Guesthouse 1,500 770 550 Nil

Ansaldo Guesthouse 1,500 770 550 Nil

Executive Hostel Nil Nil Nil 330

Note:1. All the above guesthouse rooms are of double occupancy.

2. Preference will be given to authors of the technical papers in NLC Guesthouses.

MODE OF TRAVEL CITY/TOWN DISTANCE (km)

Nearest Air Ports Chennai

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) 150

225

Nearest Railway Stations

Vridhachalam

Villupuram

Pondicherry

40

50

70

By Road Buses & Taxis are available from all important cities / towns of Tamilnadu.

For Details Please refer to the website tnmeai.com.

By Air

By Rail

MODE OF PAYMENTAll payments shall be remitted preferably (to protect environment) through Bank Transfer to Expo cum

Symposium Bank Account - TN-MEAI SYMP, A/C No. - 33808825410, IFSC Code - SBIN 0012792, MICR

Code - 621002701, SBI, Reddipalayam Branch, Aditya Gramam, V. Kaikatti, Ariyalur - 621704, TN. OR

Demand Draft drawn in favour of TN-MEAI SYMP, payable at Ariyalur on any Nationalized Bank. Please

intimate the full details of the payments made to Mr , Treasurer through E-mail address . M.R. Venkatesan

tnmeaisymp@yahoo.com OR tnmeaisymp@gmail.com. The demand Drafts are to be sent through

Speed post/Courier to Mr. G.R. Magesh, DGM(Mines), The Ramco Cements Ltd., Govindapuram Works,

Ariyalur – 621 713, Tamilnadu, Cell No. +91-99429 86212.

ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation can be booked in advance by the organisers of the Symposium upon specific request and full

payment from the Delegates, Authors of the papers, Exhibitors, etc. in advance.

1. Hotels and Resorts (Double occupancy AC Rooms)

HOTEL NAME & PLACE PHONE NOS. E-MAIL TARIFF (Rs.)

· All exhibits are subject to the approval of the Organising Committee.

· The Exhibition Committee shall in no way be responsible for any tax liability incurred for any

sale/booking/transport and other transactions undertaken by the exhibitors

Timings for the Stalls

Setting up of Exhibition Stall(s)

Exhibition

Dismantling of Stalls

ACTIVITY DATE( S) TIME (HRS.)

8.00 to 22.00

8.00 to 19.00

8.00 to 22.00

16-07-2014

17-07-2014 to 19-07-2014

20-07-2014

Note:The Exhibition Organizer/Exhibition Manager declines any responsibility with respect to damage and

losses that may be caused to the exhibited material or the exhibition equipment for any reason whatsoever.

Each exhibitor shall be responsible for his property, employees and agents in all respect including insurance.

In the event of the entire Exhibition having to be cancelled, postponed or curtailed due to any reason beyond

the Organizer's control, including but not limited to, Acts of God, Force Majeure, Earthquake, Terrorism Acts,

War, Strikes, Riots and Civil Commotion etc, then The Organizer/Exhibition Manager cannot accept liability

for any claim for damages and/or losses whatsoever.

REGISTRATIONThe registered delegates would be entitled for Symposium materials while the accompanying

person will get hospitality only on payment basis. Last date for payment of registration fees isth10 July 2014.

MEAI Member Delegates Free

Non-MEAI Member Delegates 3,000/-

Research Scholars and Students 750/-

Each Person accompanying any delegate including Spouse 3,000/-

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship Type

Amount (Rs.)

Free Facilities

Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Copper

2,00,000

1,00,000

75,000

50,000

30,000

20,000

5

5

3

3

2

3

Delegate(s) Stall of 3 X 2 m

Inside Full Page Colour + Sponsorship for One Technical Session of Symposium

Inside Full Page Colour

Inside Full Page Colour

Inside Full Page B & W

Nil

Nil

3

2

2

1

Nil

1

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RATE (Rs.) TYPE OF ADVERTISEMENT Back Inner Cover – Colour Front Inner Cover – Colour Inside – Colour

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Note:R egistration fee does not include accommodation and transport