NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IN : THE WAY FORWARD

15-16 February, 2019 Dr. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology Oorgaum, Gold Fields

Organised By THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA, Bengaluru & DR. THIMMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KGF Supported by DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND GEOLOGY, Government of Gold Mining - Pan-Indian Scenario:

It has been 58 years since a Symposium on 'Gold Mining Industry in India' was organized by the Geological Society of India at Bengaluru with a day long visit to the (KGF) which was then the country's leading gold producer with an annual producon of 150,000 Ozs or 4.5 tonnes of gold. The Symposium underscored that a robust gold mining industry in the country was the need of the hour. In May 2009, the Geological Society of India organised the 2nd Naonal Seminar on 'Gold Industry in India: Resources, Reserves, Mining, Metallurgy and Environment' wherein similar views were expressed emphasizing the importance of gold mining industry in the Naon's Economy. This issue is all the more relevant today not only to reduce the country's total dependency on import of gold and the related Current Account Deficit but also to create employment opportunies to rural youth and those engaged in Jewellery manufacturing. Sadly, though not lacking in geological potenal and not with standing great strides made in exploraon in the last 58 years no new gold mine has come into fruion. On the other hand the Kolar gold mines were closed down leaving Hu Gold Mines as the only operang gold mine with an annual producon of less than 2 tonnes. It is in this backdrop, the Geological Society of India decided to organize a two day Seminar followed by one day field excursion to Kolar Gold Fields to discuss and draw aenon of the Central and State Governments to the possibility of developing new gold mines and reviving the old ones dong the country. The well known Neoarchaean Kolar Schist Belt (KSB) stands out, along with the Hu Schist Belt in East Dharwar Craton, for World Class gold Deposits. Apart from the main KGF which occupies the central part of the 100 km long Kolar Schist Belt, there are many other sporadically mined gold prospects in the northern and southern extensions of the KGF that have in recent mes been intensively explored by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and private companies. These include the Mallappakonda, Bisanatham, Chigaragunta mines located in ; Maharajagadai prospect in in the southern part of the KSB and Manigaa-Syagatur, Jaderi-Arikere, Nayakanaha in the northern part of the KSB. Similarly, there are a number of gold prospects in the Hu-Maski schist belt which have been brought to light by the GSI. They await detailed prospecng and Resource drilling. The Gadag Gold Fields in the northernmost part of the Chitradurga Schist Belt contain several gold occurrences and prospects which were mined in the past. Here too a number of gold prospects idenfied by the GSI and private companies await resource drilling. These include the Hosur-Champion, Yelishirur and Venkatapura blocks in the western part of the belt; Sankatadodak block in the east; and Kabuliyatka-Aka, and Sangli mines in the Central lode system of the Gadag belt where M/s. Ramgad Minerals and Mining Ltd holds a mining lease. The recent finding of gold reserves at Ganajur and Karajgi by M/s. Deccan Gold Mines Ltd. in the Dharwar-Shimoga Belt along with spaally associated Chinmulgund prospect explored earlier by the GSI await development into new gold mines. Jonnagiri Prospect in Andhra Pradesh discovered and explored by the GSI and further drilled in detail by M/s Geomysore services India(pvt) Ltd is currently being developed into a mine. A number of gold prospects in Ramagiri schist belt including the Ramagiri mine in AP State, operated earlier by M/s Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. await detailed exploraon and revival. Northern Indian States too do not lag behind in gold resources. Baghmara prospect in Sonakhan schist belt, Sonadehi Prospect in the Bailadila Sequence and granite-hosted Prospect in Pathalgaon in Chhasgarh State; Pahardia block in West Singhbum Dt. and Parasi block in Ranchi Dt., in Jharkhand State; Pular-Marupar, Mokhabardi and Kolari gold prospects in Sakoli Fold belt in eastern Maharashtra are among those awaing detailed exploraon. Similarly, Bhukia-Jagpara gold deposits in Aravallis of Rajasthan have the potenal to be developed as new mines. The above brief review points to abundant resource potenal in the country for development of new gold mines & revival of old ones to trigger a new Gold Boom which will accrue immense socio-economic benefits to the indigent community.

KGF - A Geotourism Hub The KGF area is known for its ecological and social-cultural diversity. The proposal of developing KGF as an educaonal Geotourism centre forming an integral part of the larger Geo-park theme needs serious consideraon by both Central and State Governments. A museum showcasing aspects of ancient to modern mining methods and objects would be a desirable aracon to miners, tourists and students. There are verdant green forests and semi-tribal selements, modern horcultural ventures and admirable temple architecture in and around KGF. Two Naonal Geological Monuments - Peddapalli Pyroclascs, Polymict Boulder Conglomerate and Pillow Lavas of Virupakshipura are added aracon to tourists and students. The Seminar aims to obtain a realisc appraisal of the gold prospects in different parts of the country for progressing them into mines, besides reviving old mines and recovering gold from tailing dumps. The seminar further aims to appraise the State and Central Governments as well as Private investors regarding the immense business potenal of mineral exploraon. Similarly the discussions on the Geo-tourism theme would result in providing a model for preservaon of mining heritage sites in the country. THEMES

1. GEOLOGY OF GOLD BEARING SCHIST BELTS & PROSPECTS: A review of the current knowledge 2. CURRENT STATUS OF EXPLORATION AND RESOURCES: Reviews of Prospect-wise resources 3. EMERGING TRENDS IN EXPLORATION, MINING & GOLD PROCESSING/ TECHNOLOGIES 4. SETTING UP OF A MUESEUM AND GEOPARK IN KOLAR GOLD FIELDS 5. UTILIZATION OF MINE WATER & TAILINGS

It is also planned to conduct a field excursion in Kolar Schist belt and visits to old mines on the 17th February 2019.

Invitaon For Scienfic Papers: The Organizing Commiee invites sciensts, planners and government authories to parcipate in the proposed seminar either by contribung scienfic papers or as general delegates. Those desirous of presenng a paper may submit an abstract not exceeding 500 words by email on the above themes in MS Word format using Times New Roman font (11 pts). The abstract should include the tle, name of the author(s) and organizaon, address including e- mail ID. They also should indicate the name of the presenng author and mode of presentaon - oral or poster. The abstracts will be published as a part of the Souvenir volume. It is also planned to publish the proceedings of the Seminar as a special Publicaon of the Society and bring the recommendaons of the Seminar to the aenon of the Government of India, concerned State Governments and other stake holders to press for implementaon.

Important Dates

Abstract submission & Registraon : 15th November2018 Acceptance of Abstracts: : 30th November 2018 Submission of Full papers : 15th January 2019 Registraon of Delegates : 31st January 2019 Registraon for Field Excursion : 31st January2019 Workshop Dates : 15-16 February 2019 Field Excursion : 17th February 2019 Organiser Geological Society of India, Gavipuram, Bengaluru This Internaonally acclaimed Instuon, established in 1958 through the efforts of Padma Shri Dr. B.P. Radhakrishna and his contemporaries, has been in the forefront of supporng Earth Science issues in the country. The Society organizes meengs, lectures and symposia on issues of geological interest. It is best known for its flagship periodical- The Journal of Geological Society of India, reputed for its scienfic merit, good citaon index and unflagging periodicity. The year 2018-19 is significant for the Society as it celebrates 60 years of its Service to Indian & Internaonal Earth Sciensts. THE HOST: Dr. T. Thimmaiah Instute of Technology (Dr. TTIT), Oorgaum, Kolar Gold Fields The Instute, formerly known as the Golden Valley Instute of Technology (GVIT), was established in 1986 by Dr. T. Thimmiah, a former IAS officer and Educaonist. The Instute is the first Engineering College in . Dr. Thimmiah was earlier instrumental in establishing both the School of Mines and First Grade College at KGF in 1962 chiefly meant for the children of KGF miners and rural populaon in the area. The Engineering Instuon ranks ninth among 200 colleges under jurisdicon of Visvesvaraya Technological University under the able guidance of Dr. T. Venkat Vardhan, President.

KGF- The Host Town : The mining town at Kolar Gold Fields, once called the 'lile England' by Brishers for its salubrious climate and ambience, was established in 1880 subsequent to founding of a mine in the area by John Taylor III, the father of modern gold . Ancient mining in the area has been carbon dated to be older than 2500 years from the present. Gold coins craed from the gold mined out of KGF have been discovered in relics at Harappa-Mohenjedaro. The gold mines were the first in Asia to be electrified in Karnataka (old ) with power generated and transmied from the Shivanasamudram hydroelectric project located 140 km from the KGF. Once a thriving mining town, KGF today is populated by descendants of old miners and supporng staff. Dr. TTIT is situated on the fringes of the old mining town. Accomodaon Limited accommodaon is available for students/research scholars at the Dr. Thimmaiah Instute. Hotel accommodaon is available in and around KGF and can be booked online. Those who need assistance may contact the organisers. Names of some hotels are given below and the tariff ranges from Rs. 1,000 - 2,400. Padam Lodge, Ikon Residency, Robertsonpet Silven Villa Hotel, 4 Kms from Dr. TTIT S.N. Resorts, Bangarpet; 10 Kms from Dr. TTIT

SPONSORSHIP Diamond Sponsors Rs. 200,000 - free registraon for 5 Delegates

Gold Sponsors Rs.100,000 - free registraon for 3Delegates

Silver Sponsors Rs. 50,000 - free registraon for 2 Delegates

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REGISTRATION FEES: General Delegate: Rs. 2000; accompanying Person: Rs. 1000 Free Registraon, Accommodaon and Food for Selected Students/scholars applying 15 days prior to the workshop. Parcipants are required to pay the registraon fee through a bank dra payable at Bengaluru/mul-city cheque drawn in favour of Geological Society of India. The Registraon fee can also be transferred through NEFT: Geological Society of India, SB A/c No. 0472101018742, Canara Bank, Hanumanthanagar Branch, - 560019, IFSC Code: CNRB0000472. On site registraon will be accepted with addional charge of Rs.500/-. Delegates interested in parcipang in the Field Excursion have to pay an amount of Rs. 600/-. Student members have to pay Rs. 300/- NATIONAL SEMINAR ON GOLD MINING IN INDIA : THE WAY FORWARD Registration Form

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Date Place Signature Patrons Dr. Harsh K. Gupta Dr. T. Venkat Vardhan President, Geological Society of India President, Dr. T. Timmaiah Instute of Technology Conveners: Dr. V.N. Vasudev Dr. H.M. Ramachandra Dr. Syed Ariff Principal, Dr. TTIT Organising Secretaries: Dr. M. Venkataswamy Shri. G.H. Kotnise Shri. N. Rajendran 9480317732 9448643800 9449819341

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