The Publications
of Indian Bureau of Mines

The publications of Indian Bureau of Mines provide authentic , valuable & latest primary & secondary information on Indian mines and minerals in the following categories.

1. YEARBOOK / ANNUALS

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Indian Minerals Yearbook - 2007
This is the forty sixth edition in its series. The edition by convention constitutes two parts - Part I contains 11 General Reviews that delve into the macro level scenario of the country's mineral production, citing all indicators relevant to the Mineral Sector while Part II comprises 69 Reviews placed in alphabetical order which holistically covers the various minerals, metals and mineral based commodities ( Edition: November, 2008)
2600 160.33 79.16  
Statistical Profiles of Minerals 2006-07 and 2007-08
This is the twenty fourth issue in its series. 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 category, state and grade.  Data on employment, stock, principal mines, domestic consumption and exports/imports by countries are also presented in the publication. The data on reserves relate to recoverable reserves, as on 1.4.2005, which are classified under reserves and remaining resources.  Data on production for 2006-07 are based on the production reported by the mine owners through Annual/Monthly returns under the provisions of the MCDR 1988 while those for 2007-08 are based on the monthly production reported by the mine owners in the Monthly returns. (Released: August 2009)
440 22.70 13.75  
Bulletin of Mining Leases and Prospecting Licenses 2007 (Excluding Atomic Minerals, Coal, Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minor Minerals)
This is the 10th edition of the Bulletin of Mining Leases and Prospecting Licences.  Contains information on mining leases, prospecting licences as well as reconnaissance permits as on 31-03-2007. Caters to the needs of entrepreneurs, policy makers/planners in the Mineral Industry. (Released: June 2009)
240 14.80 7.30  

2. MINERAL LEGISLATION

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A comparative Study of Mining Laws of India and Australia.
This is the latest addition to the Mining Laws Series of the Bureau. The publication broadly delves into the status of mining laws of India  and Australia and draws comparison between the legislative aspects such as purpose, definitions, ownership rights and administration  / control, mineral concessions for prospecting license, exploration license , retention license, mining lease, general purpose lease, mineral claims, royalty / dead rent environment etc.  Caters to the needs of policy makers / planners and all those who are engaged in the study of world mining laws (Edition : July, 2007 )
570 35.15 17.35
Mineral Conservation & Development Rules, 1988 ( As amended up to 24th December, 2003 ). This book is available in   e-copy at Ministry of Mines website  www.mines.nic.in which may be downloaded , if required. 200 04.35 02.59
Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 (As amended up to 5th May, 2005 ) .This book is available in   e-copy at Ministry of Mines website  www.mines.nic.in which may be downloaded , if required. 195 4.24 02.53
Mines & Minerals ( Development & Regulation ) Act, 1957 (No.67 of 1957) . ( As amended up to 14th October, 2004 )  This book is available in   e-copy at Ministry of Mines website  www.mines.nic.in which may be downloaded , if required. 60 01.30 00.78
A comparative Study of Mining Laws of India and Five Selected Countries - Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Namibia, & South Africa.
The publication attempts to compare the present mineral legislation of India and aforementioned five selected countries. Salient features of the mineral legislation of these selected countries are presented in a tabular form at the each chapter.  The publication is useful for planners, the industry and all those who are engaged in the study of world mining laws. (Edition :November, 2006)
160 03.57 01.82  
Granite Conservation & Development Rules , 1999 ( As on 17th October 2002 ) 65 01.41 00.84
Marble Development & Conservation Rules , 2002 ( As on 15th May,2002) 60 3.07 1.95
Mineral Taxation Regime in India 160 08.22 05.75

3. PERIODICALS

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Monthly Statistics of Mineral Production, 2009.
 
This monthly publication presents important statistics on mineral production in all the reporting States and Union Territories of India. The statistics are on: Index of mineral production, value of production by states, details of production by minerals, by state for each mineral, by mineral in each state, the state wise average value of minerals by grades and of metal production. March issue also contains a review on the highlights of production of important minerals during the current financial year.
2400 133.32 68.76
Bulletin of Mineral Information (Half Yearly) (Annual Subscription )( April 2008 to March, 2009)
Reports Mineral legislation and policy on exports and imports of minerals/ores, court decisions, trend in mining, prospecting and reconnaissance, prospecting licences - executed, granted, renewed, revoked, reconnaissance permits - approved, granted, executed, production of mineral based products and highlights: domestic and abroad, during the issue period. 
720 37.02 25.88

4. MONOGRAPHS

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Monograph on China Clay (Kaolin) 480 24.66 15.60

5. BULLETINS

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Bulletin on Abrasives in India 80 01.81 01.03
Reclamation / Restoration Techniques & Strategy for Mined out Area 250 13.60 09.50
Bulletin on Environmental Aspects of Mining Areas (March, 2005)
It provides comprehensive account related to the environmental damage caused by the mining activity. Amendments made in relevant acts / rules subsequent to 1994 have been incorporated.
315 07.12 03.71
Bulletin on Ochre
It covers varied aspects like geology, prospecting, exploration & reserves availability, mining, demand, consumption, specifications etc. of Ochre.
110 6.00 4.20
Slurry Transportation in Indian Mines
Provides comprehensive information on transportation of heavier solid minerals in slurry format and its economic viability in Indian conditions besides case studies of some important Indian mines.
110 6.00 4.20
Modernisation of Indian Mines through a planned programme of replacement of old machinery and equipment 160 8.35 5.80
Cable bolting practices in underground Mines 205 10.50 6.69

6. MARKET SURVEY REPORTS

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Iron Ore : A Market Survey
This publication under its ambit of study provides a complete perspective on the demand - supply position of Iron Ore; demand - supply relationship and export prospect of iron ore; uses and specifications; internal demand; supply position; resources, production and beneficiation; foreign market; and prices of iron ore.  Furthermore, the future status of Iron & Steel Sector and other auguries have been discussed with emphasis on forecast of domestic as well as foreign demand up to 2020, estimated supply position up to 2020, analysis of resources, mining and other portended problems besides the R & D activities of the government and private agencies to meet the futuristic demands. ( Edition : October, 2007)
400 25.26 12.33
Chromite : A Market Survey 205 4.46 2.66
Marble, Falggy Limestone and Slate : A Market Survey
This is a revision of Market Survey Report on Marble published in 1993 with addition of flaggy limestone and slate. The report covers the topics like Uses and Specifications, Supply, Mining and Processing, Prices, Legal and Policy Provisions,. Foreign Markets and Demand and Supply Relationship. This Market Survey may be helpful in identifying the areas for devising future exploration and schemes and in formulating the export strategies and planning for the development of marble, flaggy limestone and slate industry.
270 05.81 03.37
China Clay ( Kaolin ) - A Market Survey
It provides mainly the valuable information on demand-supply relationship and export prospects, which are of topical interest and also the uses and specifications, prices, processing, trade, etc. The domestic demand forecast for 2001-2002, the terminal year of the Ninth Plan, is a salient feature. The importance of processing industry to augment the supply position for meeting both domestic demand and export markets is discussed.
250 14.25 09.15  
Granite : A Market Survey 525 26.97 17.06

7. OTHER  PUBLICATIONS

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National Mineral Inventory : An Overview ( As on 01.04.2005)

Provides exhaustive data on grade-wise, state-wise and category-wise inventory of Minerals in India for 65 minerals, covering over 16,500 deposits/blocks, as on 01.04.2005.  A significant feature of this publication is the inclusion of reserves/resources as per United Nations Framework Classification, which has been adopted in the Indian Mineral Sector.  This fourth edition in the series, contains reserves/resources up to district level. (Released: April 2009).

640 31.53 21.93  
National Mineral Inventory at a Glance ( As on 01.04.2005)

Based on the National Mineral Inventory database maintained by IBM, the publication provided as quick and broad scenario of national reserves / resources , as per United Nations Framework Classification (UNFC).  In the tables, mineralwise and statewise reserves / resources, along with codes and terminologies, based on UNFC, have been provided ( Released : June 2008).

400 24.89 12.52  
Circulars issued to Recognised Qualified Persons (RQPs) ( From 25.03.1991 to 01.10.2007)
This fifth edition of "Circulars Issued to RQPS" was released in April, 2008.  This is a compilation of information on Circulars issued by Chief Controller of Mines, IBM during the title period to the Recognised Qualified Persons (RQPs) who are entitled for preparation of the mining plan and schemes of mining and its submission to IBM for approval on behalf of Central Government under statutory provisions.
155 9.79 4.78  

 

 

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