CSIR-CIMFR conducts India's first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method
The trial at the PEKB coal mine in Chhattisgarh used 108 holes drilled by an unmanned automated drill and 60 tonnes of bulk emulsion explosives.
Summary
CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) conducted India's first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method, the Ministry of Science and Technology reported on 3 January 2025. The CSIR-CIMFR trial was conducted at the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) coal mine in the Udaipur block of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, with 108 holes drilled by an automated man-less drill and cast blasting using 60 tonnes of bulk emulsion explosives. CSIR-CIMFR, based in Dhanbad, said the unmanned method is estimated to cut operating costs by 7â10% compared with conventional methods and improves worker safety.
Key facts
- Reported
- 3 January 2025, Ministry of Science and Technology
- Institute
- CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad
- Site
- PEKB (Parsa East and Kanta Basan) coal mine, Udaipur block, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh
- Trial
- 108 holes by automated man-less drill; cast blasting with 60 tonnes of bulk emulsion explosives
- Benefit
- Estimated 7â10% lower operating cost; unmanned operation improves safety
- Led by
- Prof. Arvind Kumar Mishra, Director, CSIR-CIMFR
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which State was India's first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method conducted by CSIR-CIMFR?
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Correct answer: D â Chhattisgarh
PIB (S&T): the trial was conducted at the PEKB coal mine in the Udaipur block of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.
By how much is the Dozer Push Mining Method estimated to reduce operating costs compared with conventional methods, according to CSIR-CIMFR?
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Correct answer: A â 7â10%
PIB (S&T): the method is highly cost-effective, with an estimated 7â10% reduction in operational costs compared to conventional methods.
Consider the following statements about the Dozer Push Mining trial reported on 3 January 2025: 1. The holes for the trial were drilled using an automated, man-less drill machine. 2. CSIR-CIMFR, which developed the method, is headquartered in Nagpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B â 1 only
PIB (S&T): the trial involved drilling 108 holes using an automated (man-less) drill machine; CSIR-CIMFR is Dhanbad-based, so statement 2 is wrong.