Mineral Processing Division
Overview
Mineral Processing Division has been engaged in Research and Development in Mineral Characterization, Beneficiation and Agglomeration towards exploitation of low grade ores and minerals. It has established the state of art laboratory facility for characterization, bench and pilot scale beneficiation. During the last more than six decades it has undertaken systematic research on beneficiation of a large number of ore/mineral samples. Based on the know-how provided by CSIR-NML a number of commercial beneficiation and agglomeration plants have been commissioned in public and private sectors and it has contributed significantly to the development of mineral based industries. In addition to catering to the needs of mineral processing industry in India it has maintained a strong international presence and successfully executed a number of projects on samples for foreign origin from countries like Bhutan, Egypt, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Mali, Morocco, South Korea, Nepal, Zambia, UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ukraine, Verma, Philippines, Oman, Uganda, Khakhstan, Thialand, Ethiopia etc.
Areas of Research
Major Research areas in Mineral Processing Division are:
- Mineral Characterization
- Mineral Beneficiation
- Agglomeration
Mineral Characterisation
Scientists of this group are engaged in mineral characterisation and beneficiation. Scientist of mineral characterisation involve in physical, physico-chemical, chemical, mineralogical characterization of different ore/minerals/coal.
Mineral Beneficiation
Scientists of mineral beneficiation carry researchin low and lean grade ferrous, non-ferrous ores, non-metallic, industrial, refractory, strategic, fertilizer minerals, precious metals and coals at laboratory/ bench and pilot scale towards development of process/process flow-sheet.
Agglomeration
Agglomeration is a size enlargement process used in the mineral/metallurgical to impart better functionality to product and thus avoiding common processing problems. Scientists in agglomeration involved in studies on briquetting, pelletization and sintering of ore, fines and concentrates.
Scientists
Name |
Designation |
Expertise |
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 Dr. Devabrata Mishra 0657-2345296 dmishra@nml.res.in |
Chief Scientist & Head |
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 Dr. Rajendra Kumar Rath 0657-2349013, +91-9955129949 rkrath@nml.res.in |
Sr. Principal Scientist |
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 Dr. Vidyadhar Ari +91-9471309883 ari@nml.res.in |
Sr. Principal Scientist |
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 Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Singh +91-7544907445 k.ranjeet83@gmail.com |
Sr. Principal Scientist |
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 Mr. Ajit Kumar Swain +91-9001682496 akswain@nml.res.in |
Principal Scientist |
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 Dr. Ganesh Chalavadi +91-8789798324 gc@nml.res.in |
Principal Scientist |
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 Mr. Abhishek Kumar +91-7781048080 abhishekkr@nml.res.in |
Sr. Scientist |
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 Mr. Kalicharan Hembrom +91-7739297721 khembrom@nml.res.in |
Sr. Scientist |
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 Dr. Kumari Rubi +91-8709527190 kumari.ruby@nml.res.in |
Sr. Scientist |
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 Dr. Mousumi Gharai +91-7008235493 mgharai822@csircmc.res.in |
Scientist |
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Technical/Support Staffs
Name |
Designation |
Expertise |
|---|---|---|
 Dr. Vinod Kumar +91-9431953276, 0657-2349005(Office), 0657-2650078(Home) vinod1.mnp@gmail.com |
Principal Technical Officer |
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 Mr. Uma Chandra Oraon 0657-2349017 uco@nml.res.in |
Sr. Technical Officer (3) |
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 Mr. Prabir Roy 0657-2349006 proy@nml.res.in |
Sr. Technical Officer (2) |
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 Mr. Mohana Rao Andavarapu
mohanrao@nml.res.in |
Technical Officer |
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 Ms. Monica Sahoo
monu@nml.res.in |
Technical Officer |
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Contact
Dr. Devabrata Mishra Head, MNP Division dmishra@nml.res.in +91-0657-2345296
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