KIRTI PRAKASH AGRAWAL E-Mail: kpag.1946@gmail.com | Mobile: +91 9829100193 ||G-101, Swagat Apartment, Plot – 1164, Hiran Magri, Sector – 11, Udaipur – 313002, Rajasthan|

Dated – 19.12.2015

Dear Sir/ Madam

I am writing in reference to your job advertisement / our conversation to express my interest in joining your team. I am particularly interested in a career with your organization because of your strategic goals and vision.

I have over 46 years of Professional Experience in Mineral Exploration (Coal, Lignite, Non Ferrous Metals, Fertilizers Minerals and Industrial Minerals), Geo-Technical, Geo-Hydrological & Environmental Management, Project Management, Mines Services, Safety Regulations, Statutory Compliance and Liaison and Coordination. I have innate sense of task prioritization, managerial aptitude and result oriented attitude towards accelerating organizational growth and that too in a high pressured and time bound environment.

I believe that one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity of experiences I possess. As you review my resume, you would find my candidature a perfect fit for the above mentioned position. I have consistently proven my ability to handle operational and strategic levels of multiple responsibilities in crisis and pressure, while operating under rigorous deadlines.

At this stage, with such a unique blend of diverse experiences, I seek to explore the possibility of placement in your organization at a suitable professional position with higher responsibilities. My enclosed resume shall familiarize you with the details and I am confident, in my credentials, you would find a perfect fit for the said job.

In order to present my credentials more fully, I would appreciate the opportunity for an interview at your earliest convenience to discuss the ways in which I can contribute towards the growth of the organization. I thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

KIRTI PRAKASH AGRAWAL

KIRTI PRAKASH AGRAWAL E-Mail: kpag.1946@gmail.com | Mobile - +91 9829100193G-101, Swagat Apartment, Plot – 1164, Hiran Magri, Sector – 11, Udaipur – 313002, Rajasthan

MINERAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

Offering 46+ years of experience in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments

PROFILE

Technically competent professional with experience across Mineral Exploration (Coal, Lignite, Non Ferrous Metals, Fertilizers Minerals and Industrial Minerals), Geo-Technical, Geo-Hydrological & Environmental Management, Project Management, Mines Services, Safety Regulations, Statutory Compliance and Liaison and Coordination.

Expertise in managing resources with structured inputs in the domains of Mineral Exploration, Mining Operations and monitoring to ensure management within defined time/quality parameters.

Armed with a clear understanding of the Health and Safety Norms while commissioning Mining projects; demonstrated capability in conceptualizing and effecting process initiatives to enhance efficiency.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Efficiently handled the development of Non Ferrous Metals, Industrial, Strategic, Fertilizer (Rock Phosphate) and

Fuel Minerals, Culminating in establishment of sizeable Coal, Copper and Lignite Resources in country; a pre-cursor for industrial activities.

Served the leading organizations in India - Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Geological Survey of India (GSI), Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) and Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC). Retired as Chief General Manager in 2006 from NLC Ltd.

Post-Retirement extended full-time Consulting Services as Mining Advisor in Mining-Geological-Hydrogeological fields mainly to Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited and JSW Group Companies (mainly JSW Energy) also served as a Senior Vice President (Mining & Environment) in Wolkem India Limited, Rajasthan.

Associated with Kapurdi–Jalipa Lignite Mines as a Mining Advisor where contributed significantly in converting the mineral prospect into a working mine. Coordinated preparation and approvals of Mine Plan, Mine Closure Plans, Environmental Plans besides approvals from CGWA and RSPCB (for Ground Water extraction and Pollution control) and grant of Mining Leases for Kapurdi Mine.

Mineral Exploration

Mine Planning & Services

Geo-Technical Study

Geo-Hydrological StudyEnvironmental Management

Project Management

Quality ControlLiaisin

g & Coordination

Communicative

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Leadership

Team Player

Analytical

Associated with more than 250 Techno-scientific reports and presented more than 50 technical papers in various workshops and seminars.

Closely interacted with USA, UK, France and Germany based international consultants on mineral/mining projects. Compilation and Editing of techno-scientific volumes:-

o Silver jubilee volume - Mineral Exploration Corporation, a catalyst to mineral industry – October 1997.o Golden Jubilee volume-Influence of Hydro-geological basin on lignite mining in Neyveli Lignite Field, Tamil Nadu

– June, 2006.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Master of Technology (Applied Geology), 1969 India’s Premier Institute – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

Diploma in Polymetallic Ore Deposits, 1981 Erstwhile USSR under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Entrusted with the responsibility of planning, designing, execution and development operations including mining projects.

Handling the complete project operations entailing planning, resource utilization, manpower management and maintenance.

Demonstrating techno-managerial skills in Mineral Exploration, Mine Planning and Preparation of Environment Management plans.

Effectively planning and executing and playing an important role in supervising quality and safety of personnel and machinery.

Mineral Exploration, Mines Services and Environmental Study, since October 2014CONSULTANT

Senior Vice President – Mining & Environment, July 2013 - September 2014

WOLKEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Mining Advisor, January 2007 – April 2013 JSW GROUP

Chief General Manager & Advisor (Geology), April 2003 – December 2006

NEYVELI LIGNITE CORPORATION LIMITED

General Manager – Exploration, January 1976 – March 2003

MINERAL EXPLORATION CORPORATION LIMITED (MECL)

Geologist, July 1971 – December 1975GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (GSI)

Geologist, July 1969 – June 1971HINDUSTAN ZINC LIMITED (HZL)

Successfully preparing and monitoring Mine Planning using appropriate work methodology. Managing all Mining Statutory Records also ensuring compliances Act Rule & Regulations by Law.

HIGHLIGHTS Engaged in mine planning and Environmental studies under EIA Notification dated 14 th September 2006 and its

amendments. Finalized Mining plan/ schemes and EIA /EMP for Environment clearance for Limestone, Dolomite, Clays, Soapstone, Fluorite deposits, etc.

Associated with preparation and finalization of Mine plans and EIA/ EMP for Environment Clearance for Kapurdi Lignite mine (3MTPA which later increased to 7 MTPA) and Jalipa Lignite Mine (6 MTPA), district Barmer, Rajasthan.

Associated with actual lignite mining operations in Kapurdi Lignite Mine including hydro geological controls, strata control, lignite quality control, addressing Environmental concerns along with development of green belt, etc.

Associated with preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) on Kapurdi–Jalipa Lignite Mines along with leading German Consultants VattenFall Europe Mining AG.

As a part of technical team constituted by JSW group engaged in Techno–Commercial assessment of Bauxite and lignite mining as inputs for acquisition of power plant & aluminum refinery in Montenegro/ Serbia Europe during 2011.

Engaged in mining operations of largest lignite mines in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu while engaged with Neyveli Lignite Corporation. The Major tasks were ground water and lignite quality control, strata control, implementation of Environment clearance conditions, etc.

Closely coordinated collaborative programs with IIT Madras, RWE Germany, Central Ground Water Board, etc. on surface and ground water controls.

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE As a member of Techno – Commercial team, constituted by JSW, studied an integrated project comprising

Aluminum Smelter – Refinery, Bauxite mine and Brown as well as Green field Power and Lignite Mining Projects in Montenegro (Serbia) – 2011.

As a member of the Inter Ministerial Group, constituted by Ministry of Coal, studied lignite mining and its use in FBC based power plants in Greece, Yugoslavia and Austria – 1986.

As a member of Departmental Technical team studied Tin mining and extraction in United Kingdom - 1986. As a part of Indian delegation studied Tin – Tungsten – base metal mines and beneficiation plants in People’s

Republic of China – 1984. Studied Metal and Coal Mines in Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan etc. – 1981. Visited other countries like France, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Thailand, Hong Kong, Turkey, United States of

America, UAE etc.

LAURELS Government of India conferred the prestigious ‘National Mineral Award’ of year 1985–86 for significant

contribution in the field of Lignite Resource Establishment and Development. Honored for “Outstanding Contribution in the growth of Mineral Industry” of the State by Govt. of Rajasthan,

during 50th year of Independence of India, under the aegis of DMG, Rajasthan in 1998. Honored for “significant contribution made in the growth of Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL)”

since its inception during its Silver Jubilee Year in 1997.

PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING General Management and Excellence Course – Indian Institute of Coal Management, Ranchi – 1998. General Management and Excellence Course organized by Administrative Staff College at Hyderabad – April 1980. Corporate Planning: National Productivity Council at Pune – 1982 (Module – 1) and New Delhi – 1983 (Module – 2). Project Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring with special reference to Mineral Industry, sponsored by Department of

Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Government of India and conducted by Hindustan Steel Management Institute at Ranchi – 1976 – 77.

Geological, Geotechnical & Hydro geological studies – Geological Survey of India – October 1971 to January 1972. Base Metal Exploration – Geological Survey of India – August 1971.

ACCREDITATIONS As Key person /RQP for Non- Coal mining, Projects from Indian Bureau of Mines. NABET – QCI

o As EIA Coordinator for Mining of Mineral sector and as Functional area expert in Geology (Geo), Hydrogeology (HG), Land use (LU), Water Pollution (WP) while working with Wolkem Consultancy Services.

ASSOCIATIONS Associated with Several National Groups and committees formed by Planning Commission, Ministry of Coal and

Ministry of Mines, Government of India for formulation of VIII, IX and X Five-year plans on Survey and Mineral Development and Solid Fuel Minerals (Coal and Lignite).

Central Geological Programming Board and its committees on Energy Minerals, Fertilizer Minerals, Industrial Minerals and Strategic Minerals.

State Geological Programming Boards of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra etc.

Expert Group on Rajasthan Lignite formed by Planning Commission/Ministry of Coal. Task Force on Gujarat and J&K lignite, constituted by Planning Commission/Ministry of Coal. As a member of High Power Committee constituted by Ministry of Mines, Government of India identified source of

SMS grade limestone for its supply to Steel plants in India. Played a catalyst role in setting up of National Lignite data Centre in NLC at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) on behalf of

Ministry of Coal, Government of India.

MEMBERSHIPS Fellow of Geological Society of India. Member, Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India. Life member of Geological Society of Rajasthan People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal (PETA)

DOB: 2nd June, 1946