WELCOME

TO

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE

STANDING COMMITTEE TO

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF

IBM PUBLICATIONS

Preamble

The Document On Restructuring Of IBM In Its Recommendation Suggested

For Constituting A Standing Committee:

‘The Committee, therefore, recommends constitution of a Standing

Committee comprising a panel of members from the discipline of Mineral

Economist and Statistics and also from related Organisations / Institutions of

repute, such as, FIMI, ISM and other Academic Institutions to examine and

review the publications published by IBM. The committee further opined that IBM’s

flagship publication ‘Indian Mineral Yearbook too needs a facelift in order to make it

comparable with its counter parts, such as yearbook of USGS/BGS. The

Standing Committee could also suggest topical subjects on which publications

could be brought out by IBM.’

The Controller General , IBM constituted a Standing Committee comprising following Members:

1. Chairman,

Chief Mineral Economist, Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur.

2. Members

i. Director(Stat),MMS Division, IBM, Nagpur.

ii. Member Secretary

iii Director C-Tempo, New Delhi.

iv. Representative of FIMI, New Delhi

v. Representative of VNIT, Nagpur

vi. Chief Editor, IBM, Nagpur

vii. Dr. R.N.Meshram, Consultant

viii. Representative of CMFRI,, Nagpur

ix. Representative of GSI, Nagpur.

Indian Bureau of Mines brings out publications in the following categories :

Annual Publication Indian Minerals Yearbook Statistical Profiles of Minerals Indian Mineral Industry At a Glance

Periodicals Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production (Monthly) Bulletin on Mineral Information (Half Yearly)

Ad hoc Publications /Other Publications Market Survey Reports Monographs- Mineral Facts and Problems Mineral Legislation National Mineral Inventory – An Overview Circulars Iron and Steel Vision - 2020

Indian Minerals Yearbook(Annual)This publication covers information on minerals, mineral-

based commodities .There are two types of reviews in the publication.

General Reviews : It delve into the macro level scenario of the country’s mineral position, citing all indicators relevant to the Mineral Sector.

Mineral Reviews : Placed in alphabetical order which provides holistic information on various minerals and mineral-based commodities. The topics covered in the reviews are resources, exploration & development, production, consumption, uses & specifications, trade, policy and future out look including world scenario.

IMYB provides a status report of Mining and Mineral Industry in India on an annual basis. This publication has wide readership - both National and International.

IMYB comprises of total 80 reviews. (11 General Reviews, 19 Metals &

Alloys reviews and 50 Mineral Reviews).

General Reviews consists of:

Indian Mineral Industry& National Economy ,

Mineral Policy & Legislation,

Status of Reconnaissance Permits, Prospecting Licences and Mining Leases in India ,

Exploration & Development ,

Research & Development,

Port Facilities,

Mineral-based Industries,

Production,

Prices ,

Foreign Trade and

State Reviews

The contents of the Metals & Mineral reviews and mineral reviews are as follows:

1. Resources: It is incorporated in the reviews of respective minerals as per The National Mineral Inventory maintained ME Division, IBM as per United Nations Framework Classification,.

2. Exploration & Development: Data on exploration and development is acquired from various exploration agencies such as GSI, MECL, and State DGM’s/DMG’s, PSU’s etc. by IBM.

3. Data on production, stocks and prices are collected by the Mines & Minerals Statistics Division of IBM . Export-Import statistics is also supplied by the M&MS Division collated from DGCI & S, Kolkatta

4. Mining & Marketing and Transport: These aspects are covered in the statutory information/data submitted by the mining/mineral industry/organization/plant and also from MCDR & other inspection reports of MCCM Division, IBM.

5. Industry: Information collected through various mining, metallurgical, geological journals, websites, annual reports, etc. and statutory returns as per Rule 45 of MCDR, 1988.

6. Environment related issues Data collected from various industry responses, mining/metallurgical/geological magazines & journals, websites, etc. and Environment Week celebrated by MCCM Division of IBM.

7. Trade Policy & Legislation: The information is collected by IBM (Legislation Unit), They collect from various representations from industry, websites, court proceedings, various ministry circulars, etc.

8. Uses: From industry through correspondence, publications, conference proceedings, websites, etc. and through statutory returns submitted by mine owners, etc.

9. Substitute and Technical Possibilities: From industry, publications, websites, etc.

10. Specifications: Information published by BIS on industrial specifications. The information is also collected by interaction with the exploration, mining and user industries.

11. Consumption: Data on consumption is collected from industry through correspondence and statutory returns as per Rule 45 of MCDR, 1988. compiled and synthesized by the IMYB unit.

12. Foreign Trade Policy: From India’s Foreign Trade Policy announced four yearly/time to time.

13. World Review: The information received on foreign trade is of secondary nature as it is compiled from USGS commodity summaries, profiles, Minerals Yearbook, BGS Mineral Yearbooks, Websites of different organizations/associations/institution/companies, etc.

14. Foreign Trade (i.e. export, imports): Export-Import data is collated by

M&MS Division, IBM, supplied by the DGCI&S, Kolkata under Ministry of

Commerce and Industries.

15. Future Outlook: From various reports of Planning Commission and IBM’s

Market Survey report, various study group reports constituted by Ministry of

Mines.

The data on consumption, production, source of supply, product, by-

product, and transportation is now being obtained from the mineral based

industries/plants/organizations/PSUs on statutory basis.

MethodologyReviews of Indian Mineral Yearbook prepared every year by experienced authors from Mineral Economics Division encompassing the latest data in respect of exploration, reserves, production, consumption, prices and trade. The data is compiled through correspondence and on-line submission from the various mines and industries. The data received through correspondence from various mines and industries is analysed, and prepared in a tabular format for inclusion in the reviews. Some data is received on statutory basis while data is also received on non-statutory basis.

The exploration data is received form exploration agencies like Geological Survey of India, Directorates of Geology and Mining of various states as well as other exploration agencies.

Statistical Profiles of Minerals(Annual)

The publication contains information on various parameters i.e., mineral reserves and its life index, number of mining leases, lease area, number of mines, production by captive and non-captive mines, public and private sectors, A & B categories, state and grade.

Data on employment, stock, principal mines, domestic consumption and exports/imports by countries are also presented in the publication.

Methodology The data received from various mine owners on

statutory basis in respect of production, stock, dispatches as well as the data generated in other divisions is analysed and is brought out in a user friendly format for easy reference.

Bulletin of Mining Leases and Prospecting Licenses

The Bulletin of Mining Leases and Prospecting Licenses is the only publication which contains information on mining leases, prospecting licenses as well as reconnaissance permits.

The bulletin provides the distribution pattern of mining leases spread over 28 states with its break-ups, into state-wise, district-wise, mineral-wise and sector-wise(Public and Private) information demarcating high, medium and low mineral potential bearing districts.

Methodology

The returns from different States on statutory basis are analysed and tabulated for presenting the same in a bulletin form for reference.

Indian Mineral Industry At a Glance ( Annual)

It is a pictorial publication providing time-series data on production of minerals, metals and mineral based products, consumption of minerals, labour employment and external trade.

In addition, detailed information on machinery, consumption of explosives, mining leases and afforestation in metalliferous mines are also presented for the latest year.

Methodology

The data received from various agencies on statutory and also on non statutory basis is analysed and presented in hand book form supported by visual presentation for easy reference.

Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production (Monthly)

This monthly publication MSMP contains information like Index of Mineral Production, state-wise mineral production and value, average sale price of minerals by grades etc.

Methodology

Data received from various producing mines on statutory basis is analysed, tabulated both mineral wise and State wise and brought out in user friendly manner along with short write ups in respect rise and fall in production and details about working mines, labour employed , prices, average value of mineral production etc.

Monographs –Mineral Facts and Problems

The monograph forms a comprehensive book containing information on Genesis, Geology, World Deposits ,Exploration, Reserves, Method of Mining, Beneficiation, Production , Uses & specification , World Trade, and Future Outlook.

This is a useful publication to producers, consumers, industrialists, technical education and research institutions and also to Government Departments dealing with the minerals.

Methodology

The available information both in print media as well as internet in respect of various topics are collected, analysed and write ups based on these information are suitably prepared for inclusion in various chapters.

Bulletin of Mineral Information (Half Yearly) It is a comprehensive document bringing out details of Mining Leases

Granted/Executed/Renewed/Revoked/Determined/Surrendered and Terminated. It gives information on Mines opened/Temporarily discontinued/Reopened and Abandoned.

It also gives the details about Prospecting Licences Granted/Executed/Renewed and Revoked.

Gist of Various cases relating to mines are presented in this Bulletin. Latest news as published in various periodicals and magazines relating to

mines and minerals is also collected and suitable write ups prepared and included in this Bulletin.

Production of selected Mineral Based Products is also included in the bulletin.

MethodologyThe information in respect of ML/PL received on statutory basis from various State governments analysed and presented in a suitable tabular format along with a general write up on court cases.

Market Survey Reports

The publication comprises of Market Survey reports on minerals and metals of topical interest.

This report provides comprehensive analysis of resource availability, uses & specification, consumption pattern and demand supply projections.

This survey also highlights the problem faced by the consuming industry.

MethodologyThe aim of bringing Market Survey is to forecast demand of particular mineral in short term as well as long term basis. Keeping in view this parameter the data is compiled in respect of resources, production, consumption and trade. Field visits from production centres to the end-use consumers are undertaken to understand the various stages involved and problems faced by the industry. Discussions are also held with the experts in the industry for arriving at justifiable demand projections.

Bulletins

Bulletin on Abrasives in IndiaBulletin of Mineral Information (Half Yearly) April

2011 to March, 2012Bulletin on OchreSlurry Transportation in Indian MinesCable bolting practices in underground Mines

Mineral Legislation Mineral Conservation & Development Rules, 1988 Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 Granite Conservation & Development Rules 1999 Marble Development & Conservation Rules , 2002  Mineral Taxation Regime in India

Various Rules and Resolutions pertaining to Mining Industry are printed and made available for Reference by IBM Press.

Other Publications

Iron & Steel Vision 2020:-The publication provides comprehensive information on Iron & Steel Industry.  

National Mineral Inventory : An Overview ( As on 01.04.2010) National Mineral Inventory at a Glance (As on 01.04.2010) Circulars issued to Recognised Qualified Persons (RQPs)

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Terms of Reference1. To advise strategies for effective implementation of Rule-45 to get comprehensive & qualitative

information on consumption of mineral/commodities, expansion plans, intermediate, finished & by product details, raw material supply etc.

2. To suggest a system of continuous and timely inflow of information through e-governance being implemented in IBM for the data from State Government DGM’s , PSU’s Port authority, Railway, GSI & MECL.

3. To advise modalities for better co-ordination and co-operation between IBM, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Explosives for inclusion of additional reviews on atomic minerals like that of Thorium, Strontium, etc. and explosives, which are presently under separate Central Govt. Departments i.e. Dept. of Atomic Energy and Dept. of Explosives respectively.

4. To recommend a mechanism to get feedback/comments on IMYB Publications from various stake holders and make suitable provisions for their receipts through IBM portal.

5. To make suggestions for improvement in quality of printing and quality of presentation of data.

6. To suggest creation of soft copy of IMYB reviews on dynamic web pages and linkages of various references through hyperlink.

7. To suggest modalities for development of Mineral Commodity Specialists to improve the standard of reviews.

8. To make suggestions on institutional membership of reputed International and domestic Institutions like International Lead Zinc Association, BIS, IFAPA, Cement Association, International Sliver & Gold Institute, etc.

9. To make suggestions on the topical publications to be brought out by the IBM.

10. To review and make recommendations on all other publications of IBM.

 Criteria for Standing Committee with specific terms and reference for Review of

IMYB Publication in line with BGS/USGS

1. To evolve strategy for effective implementation of Rule-45 to get comprehensive & qualitative information on consumption of mineral/ commodities, expansion plans, intermediate, finished & by product details, raw material supply, etc.

2. To streamline a system of continuous and timely inflow of information through e-governance being implemented in IBM for the data from state government, DGM’s, PSU’s, Port authority, Railway, GSI & MECL.

3. Inclusion of additional reviews on atomic minerals like that of Thorium, Strontium, etc. and explosives, which are presently under separate Central Govt. Deptts. i.e. Deptt. of Atomic Energy and Deptt. of Explosives respectively. These can be included in the form of reviews as being done in the Minerals Yearbook of USGS, provided; the liaisoning is created between Deptt. Of Atomic Energy & Deptt. Of Explosives and Indian Bureau of Mines.

4. To develop a mechanism to get feedback/comments on IMYB Publication from various stake holders and make suitable provisions for their receipts through IBM portal.

5. Quality of paper, printing & binding in line with the hard copy of the USGS/BGS publications is recommended.

6. Quality improvements through colour graphics & diagrams are suggested.

7. To include mineral maps & location maps of major deposits and mineral based industry in IMYB Reviews.

8. Creation of soft copy of IMYB reviews on dynamic web pages and linkages of various references through hyperlink.

9. Development of Mineral Commodity Specialists to improve the standard of reviews.

10. Posting of Mineral Attaché in important mineral producing countries to get authentic first hand data for rest of the world.

11. Apprehending institutional membership of reputed International and domestic Institutions like International Lead Zinc Association, BIS, IFAPA, Cement Association, International silver & gold Institute, etc.

12. Manpower and infrastructural facilities are to be enhanced as suggested in the Restructuring Report of IBM.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The terms of reference as has been circulated vide letter No. T-42009/IBM Strength/CGBM/2012 dated 4.11.2013 covers items mainly related to the publication namely IMYB while the points related to other publications of IBM have not been considered in this view the terms of reference are to be revised . The revised Terms of reference are proposed as under

PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE1. To suggest a system of continuous and timely inflow of information

through e-governance being implemented in IBM for the data from State Government DGM’s , PSU’s Port authority, Railway, GSI & MECL.

2. To make suggestions for improvement in quality of printing and quality of presentation of data.

3. To suggest creation of soft copy of IBM publications on dynamic web pages and linkages of various references through hyperlink.

4. To suggest modalities for development of Mineral Commodity Specialists to improve the standard of IBM publications and reviews of IMYB.

5. To recommend a mechanism to get feedback/comments on IBM Publications from various stake .

6. To make suggestions on the topical publications to be brought out by the IBM.

7. To review and make recommendations on all other publications of IBM. 8. To make suggestions on institutional membership of reputed International

and domestic Institutions like International Lead Zinc Association, BIS, IFAPA, Cement Association, International Sliver & Gold Institute, etc.