The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is the National organisation under Department of Mines; engaged in promotion, conservation and scientific development of mineral resources of the country. Towards this end, it performs regulatory functions, namely enforcement of Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act 1957, Mineral Concession Rules 1960 and Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1988 and the provisions of Environmental (Protection) Act 1986. It also undertakes scientific & techno-economic, research oriented studies in various areas such as geological, ore beneficiation and environmental aspects of mining.
IBM provides Technical Consultancy services to the mining industry for geological appraisal of mineral resources and preparation of feasibility reports of mining projects including beneficiation plants. It prepares Mineral Maps and countrywide inventory of mineral resources of leasehold and freehold areas. IBM also functions as Data Bank of Mines and Minerals and publishes statistical periodicals. It also brings out technical publications/monographs on individual mineral commodities and bulletins on topical interest. It advises the Central and State Governments on all aspects of mineral industry, trade and legislation. IBM imparts training to technical and non-technical personnel of IBM and also persons from mineral industry and other agencies in India and abroad.
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