New Milestones New Horizons

Focussed on ramping up production capacity to 2.0 Mtpa in FY 2023-24, RDM with its multiple production centres, continues to invest in augmenting productivity, efficiency and safety through automation and mechanisation.

Expansion, Upgradation & Infrastructure Development

• Commissioned the 1.8 Mtpa paste-fill plant and its underground reticulation
• Upgradation of main shaft cage winder drive system
• Upgradation of 55 mRL belt conveyor drive motor gearbox increasing ore transport capacity
• Mill upgradation, from 0.9 to 1.1 Mtpa capacity, through crusher house upgradation
• Plan for a 800 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) fan commissioning to improve mine ventilation capacity from 460 m³/sec to 630 m³/sec
• Commissioned a 2 MVA compact dry type electrical substation in East Lode, to enable deployment of required machinery on multiple fronts
• Completed excavation for vertical settler besides other ongoing commissioning work
• Commissioned Cabltec machine for ground support, to enable expedited mine development and stoping ground support
• Installation and commissioning of 100 mRL grizzly to add in UG ore transport facility
• Strengthening of mine dewatering system through reticulation boreholes from surface, to enable safe and sustainable mining operations
• Underground raise boring from 236 mRL to 100 mRL for ventilation improvement

Efficiency & Productivity Enhancements

• Skip handling system upgradation, resulting in capacity enhancement from 83 kt/month to 110 kt/month
• Direct loading of material at diagonal 3-way junction, to improve productivity of load haul dumper (LHD) and low profile dump trucks (LPDT)
• Introduction of video radio remote control (RRC) for stope recovery improvement

Surging Forward on Digitalisation Path

RDM took a series of automation and digitalisation initiatives during the year to improve processes and systems. Installation of CCTVs for continuous monitoring of operations, automation of dewatering and submersible pumps, monitoring and controlling of ventilation fan from the mine control room and biometric access control system were among the key initiatives launched by the team.

For details on digital and automation initiatives of FY 2022-23, click here. Also read about the new safety initiatives click here

Enabling More Sustainable Operations

We further scaled up our sustainability proposition during the year to reduce emissions and save energy at the mine.

For details on the sustainability initiatives, refer to click here

Awards Endorsing RDM’s Excellence

First prize in ‘Overall Best Performer’ category in All India Mine Rescue Competition (AIMRC) – 2022

Awarded ‘5-Star’ by Ministry of Mines for exemplary performance in Implementation of Sustainable Development Framework

First prize in mineral beneficiation at 33^rd MEMC week by Indian Bureau of Mines

Honoured with ‘Shiksha Vibhushan’ a state-level Bhamashah Award in the education field

Won The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) silver award for RD Paste Fill & Dry Tailing Project