Ashokaditya P Dhurandhar

Ashokaditya P Dhurandhar

An Experience Exploration Manager with nearly 24 years, Integrated Exploration for Uranium, REE, Ilmenite Sands, Gold, PGE, Iron, Coal, E&P

  • Mumbai, IN

A seasoned professional with ~26years of experience in Uranium Exploration, REE, Gem Corundum, Gold, Base metals, Iron, Coal Exploration & Exploitation, Research & Development, Quality Assurance & Testing. Possess high level skills in leading multidisciplinary integrated minerals & metals exploration involving all aspects of Field Geology, Photo Geology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Airborne Gamma Ray Spectrometric & Magnetic Surveys, Multi-elemental Geochemical Surveys, Radon Emanometry,  exploratory drilling and resource evaluation etc. Possesses leadership qualities to lead independent research groups. Published numerous publications in the areas of new technologies and emerging challenges. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices in selecting methods & techniques for obtaining solutions. Effective communicator with strong analytical & organizational abilities.

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  • The International Mining Allaince, Vice President & Country Head - India,

    October 2011 to present

  • Varun Industries Ltd, Vice President Exploration, Minerals & Metals

    May 2010 to present

  • Varun Industries Limited, Vice President Exploration, Mumbai

    May 2010 to present

    Planning & Execution of Exploration and Mining programs for Uranium, Rare Earth Elements (REE), Heavy Mineral Sand (HMS), Iron, Coal, Gem Corundum, Gold & Platinum Group Element (PGE) in India and Madagascar. Supervising a group of Engineers, Geologists, Geophysicists and Exploration Managers.
    Identifying exploration opportunities consistent with the corporate strategic plan, and assisting in negotiations for the acquisition of such opportunities. Assisting in evaluation of opportunities for acquisition and development. Coordinating and liaising with outside consultants, financial institutions and business partners in achieving exploration goals.
    Maintaining current knowledge of developments, trends, competitive environment and regulatory changes of the mining industry.
    Planning and Formulation of Joint Ventures with other Multinational companies for business expansion in various countries.
    Achieving the corporation's exploration goals within budget. Conducting due diligence for International Joint Ventures.

  • Govt. of India, Scientific Officer-F, All India Civil Service (Group A)

    February 1989 to April 2010

    Integrated Exploration for Uranium & REE in India

  • Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Dept. of Atomic Ene, Scientific Officer-F

    February 1989 to April 2010

  • Indian Institute Of Technology Kharagpur (W.B.), Senior Research Fellow

    August 1988 to January 1989

  • Remote Sensing Applications Centre Bhopal (M.P.), Remote Sensing Scientist

    April 1988 to July 1988

  • National Institute of Technology Raipur, Lecturer in Photogeology & Remote Sensing

    July 1987 to March 1988

  • MBA in Systems (Major) & Marketing Management at Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences

    2009

  • Systems (Major) & Marketing Mgmt., MBA at Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences

    2009

  • M.Tech. in Applied Geology at National Institute of Technology, Raipur

    1987

  • Applied Geology, M.Tech. at National Institute of Technology, Raipur

    1987

  • B.Sc. at A. P. S. University, Govt. Model Science College, Rewa, M.P.

    1984

  • Geology, B.Sc. at Govt. Model Science College, Awdhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa (M.P.)

    1984