Our metallic ores are very rich and of a very high quality. The country has immense potential for mining resources and reserves and is currently among the top 10 global producers of many minerals.

Subhajit Chaudhuri,
Vice President – Sales and Projects, MMD India

  Subhajit Chaudhuri, Vice President – Sales and Projects, MMD India in an email interaction shares his thoughts on the progress of the mining industry in India in the year 2017. Chaudhuri also shares his business projections for MMD India and throws light on the strategies set to achieve the targets.

2017 to be the busiest year
Speaking about how the year 2017 will turn out to be for the mining industry, Chaudhuri says, “The mining industry in India is a major economic activity which contributes significantly to the economy of India. India has vast deposit of minerals. Our metallic ores are very rich and of a very high quality. The country has immense potential for mining resources and reserves and is currently among the top 10 global producers of many minerals. The government has a plan to secure availability of coal to meet the demand of various sectors of the economy in an eco-friendly, sustainable and cost effective manner. MMD is keen to work with all the companies and the government organisation on these lines.”

He further adds, “As the industry becomes increasingly aware of the need for ‘Sustainable Mining’, the ecological benefits derived from the elimination of dust and reduction of harmful greenhouse emissions caused by truck and shovel methods are self-evident. MMD’s innovative technology is at the forefront of this revolution.”

Green mining solutions by MMD
Throwing light on the green mining solutions of MMD, Chaudhuri says, “Green has never been a new word or a passing fad for MMD. We have been recognised as as global leaders in ‘In-Pit Sizing & Conveying technology’ (IPSC), the company have been providing greener and more cost-effective solutions for operators worldwide for over 38 years.”

He further adds, “MMD have been producing Semi-mobile IPSC units since the early 1980’s. They are generally fed by a small fleet of trucks transporting material short distances from the mine face. The Sizer unit reduces material in preparation for efficient conveyor haulage out of the mine. As the mining face progresses these units are relocated occasionally to minimise the truck haulage distance.MMD has, throughout its existence, developed purpose designed mobile units to suit any mining method and material. The whole range of Sizers can be incorporated into a wide range of transport options available to suit the duties and throughput required.”

Optimistic about the year round performance
Chaudhuri is optimistic about how the year will turn out to be for the mining industry. He says, “As there are lot of opportunities in Indian mining industries, I hope that year 2017 should be busiest year compare to last couple of years for mining equipment manufacturers.”

Sharing the projections Chaudhuri has for MMD India, he says, “We have business projections for different verticals such as spares for existing machines, capital equipment, turnkey solutions and rental services.”

24×7 after sales
When asked about the major strategies that the company will undertake in order to achieve the set targets, Chaudhuri says, “We have different strategies to realise these targets. We built world class manufacturing facility on 15 acres land in Sri City, Tada, Andhra Pradesh to supply mining equipment based on the concept ‘For India From India’. We intend to provide 24 x 7 after-sales support to our clients in India.”