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The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has conducted the first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method in India.

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The trial was conducted at the PEKB Coal Mine operated by M/s Adani Enterprises Limited in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. The method is expected to revolutionize mining operations by streamlining processes and improving safety protocols.

About the Dozer Push Mining method

It is an unmanned, automated machinery that optimises the mining process by keeping vibration and flyrock within safe limits.

It offers a viable alternative to conventional truck-shovel mining techniques or shovel-dumper and dragline methods, offering improved efficiency, reduced delays, and cost-effectiveness.  

It has several advantages, including improved efficiency by allowing for faster coal recovery, reducing delays caused by adverse weather conditions such as the monsoon season, and being extremely cost-effective, with an estimated 7-10% reduction in operational costs compared to traditional methods.

It also increases productivity by maximising the use of dragline machines and lowering unit costs.

The unmanned operation of the Dozer Push Mining method improves worker safety by reducing the risks associated with manual labour and traditional mining techniques.

Mining Sector in India

The mining industry in India is a major contributor to the country's economy and is strategically important for its growth.

It contributes around 2.2–2.5% to India's GDP and 10–11% to the total industrial sector GDP. 

India has vast mineral reserves and is the world's second-largest producer of cement and coal. 

The mining industry supports downstream industries like power, steel, and aluminium, which are linked to manufacturing and infrastructure.

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