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Mining Plans

A mining plan decides whether your operation starts, continues, or expands. IBM rejects most plans for incomplete documentation, not for problems with the mineral itself.

MCDR 2017 · Rule 10, 11, 12 & 24 · IBM approval

What this covers

  • New mining plans for fresh leases, built around the mineral, the reserves, and actual site conditions
  • Modified plans when production, method, or lease boundaries change mid-term
  • Reserve and resource estimation integrated into the plan from the first draft
  • Reclamation and progressive closure measures planned alongside production, not added later
  • Direct support through IBM or state Govt. queries and its submission
  • Assurance of Approval from the concerned authorities.

Why it matters

Most mining plan delays aren't technical disputes. They come from missing schedules, figures that don't match between sections, or reclamation measures that contradict the production proposal. GSJ checks the plan is internally consistent before it reaches IBM, not after.

How it works

From lease documents to IBM approval

01

Assess

Review lease documents, existing reserves data, and production history.

02

Survey & data

Confirm boundaries and reserves through DGPS survey and geological inputs.

03

Draft

Prepare the plan against MCDR 2017 Rules 10-12, with schedules cross-checked.

04

Submit & respond

File with IBM and handle any queries through to approval.

Common questions

Mining plan FAQs

How long does IBM approval usually take?

Timelines vary by state and workload at the regional IBM office, but a complete, internally consistent plan clears queries faster than one with contradictions between sections.

What's the difference between a new plan, a modification, and a review?

Each works differently:

  • New plan — covers a fresh lease.
  • Modification — filed when production method, reserves, or lease boundaries change mid-term.
  • Review — updates the plan at its scheduled interval, without a substantive change in method.
Do you handle the survey and geological inputs too?

Yes — DGPS surveys and geological reserve estimation are handled in-house, so the mining plan is built on data GSJ has verified directly, not third-party inputs.

What happens if IBM raises a query on a submitted plan?

We review the query, prepare the technical response or revised schedule, and resubmit — this is included as part of the engagement, not a separate cost.

Start with the critical path

Bring your next mining decision to the table.

Whether you're preparing a plan, renewing a lease, or resolving a clearance issue, tell us what is holding the project up. We'll help define the next practical step.

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