1. DR. N. KRISHNAIAH
Flat No: 213, Block- D1, Sri Hemadurga Towers, Miyapur, Hyderabad - 500 049, Andhra Pradesh (India)
Contact: +91 98499 50226  E-Mail: dr.narvaneni@gmail.com
HEAD – INVESTIGATION  EXPLORATION  PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MINERAL RESOURCES)
Highly experienced Exploration Geologist offering a distinguished career of over 35 years’ in locating the new deposits,
executing prospecting and detailed exploration including drilling, implementation of exploration methods and recent
techniques for evaluation of the Coal/Mineral deposits. Demonstrated excellence in overall planning and execution of
the work assigned to Geologists, Geophysicists, Hydro geologists and monitoring Drilling Engineers. Adept at managing
Geological Modeling, quality control, environmental management and exploration. Skilled in managing multiple projects
simultaneously. Capable multi-tasker who can perform under pressure and tight schedules. Excellent man-management,
time management and leadership skills. Self starter, creative problem solver. Proficient with the use of MS Office and
basic IT techniques.
Core Competencies include:
 Geological Exploration/Investigation  Project Management  Planning/Scheduling  Research & Development 
Geological Problem Solving in Mines  Planning & Administration in Office and Drilling Camps  Data Base
Management  Geological Mapping (Surface & Underground)  Geotechnical studies  Logging of Bore Holes
Drilling Geophysical studies  Site Supervision/MIS  Technical Expertise  Testing & Quality Management 
Safety Management  Cross Functional Coordination  Crisis Management  Training & Development
PERFORMANCE MILESTONES
MADHUCON PROJECTS LIMITED
• Won appreciation for the identification and acquisition of different Mineral/Coal Deposits in Indonesia, South
Africa, Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Turkey, Australia, Colombia, Peru, etc.
• Designed and developed cost & energy saving techniques/measures and modifications to achieve substantial
reduction in O&M expenditures and work within the budget
• Successfully developed and executed plans on open-cast mines, short wall mines and Long wall mines
SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LIMITED
• Successfully carried out the exploration works i.e Geological studies, Drilling activities, etc. and prepared the
Geological plans, geological reports, including estimate of the geological reserves for opening the Second Long wall
in Singareni Collieries Company Limited at JK-5 mine, with the investment of 52.99 crores for the production of
7.2 lakh tonnes / year
• Holds the distinction of monitoring the Geological, Drilling, Geophysical, Geo technical, Hydro-geological studies for
opening the High Capacity Long Wall Projects (first time in the history of the country), viz. (i) Adriyala Long wall
Project with an investment of 779.26 crores for production of 28 lacs tons/year; (ii) Jallaram Long wall Project
with an investment of 525.42 crores for production of 22.85 lacs tons/year; and (iii) KTK Long wall Project with an
investment of 379.72 crores for production of 27.47 lacs tons/year
• Recognized for scrutinizing all geological plans and reports for opening of the Opencast Projects, viz. (i) Sattupalli
Block-II, with an investment of 493.48 crores for production of 40 lacs tons/year; and (ii) RK-1 to MK-4, with an
investment of 209.78 crores for production of 34 lacs tons/year
• Have the credential of achieving (first time in the history of Singareni Collieries) the highest ever Drill Productivity
of 372.56 meters per drill per month during 2010-11 in Ramagundam Region and Deepest Borehole (905 meters)
drilled in Godavari valley Coalfield during 2010
• Significantly contributed in preparation of numerous reports and plans for attending the meetings on Central
Geological Programming Board, Sub committee on Coal & Lignite (Group-Ill of CGPB), State Geological Programming
Board, Replies for the questions of Parliament & Assembly and Review meetings with Government & other Scientific
Organizations
• Introduced the concept of MIS reporting to update the Management on a regular basis

2. TECHNICAL & RESEARCH PAPERS
• "A Note on Cubanite Chalcopyrite solution Textures in Copper Ores of Mailaram Area,Khammam District, Andhra
Pradesh"-Metals and Minerals Review November, 1982,Vol.XXI,No.l2
• "Developmental Exploration vis-a-vis Detailed exploration in Godavari Valley Coalfield"-National Seminar on
Modern trends in Geo-scientific Techniques, CMPDIL, Ranchi (10-07-2002to 11-07-2002)
• Prepared and presented Chairman & Managing Director's (SCCL) Key note address on"5 Es (Exploration,
Exploitation, Energy, Economics & Environment) of the Coal Industry in Andhra Pradesh"-National Symposium on
Applied Geochemistry of Resources and Precious Metals', AMD Campus, Hyderabad (19.09.2007 to 20.09.2007)
CAREER PROGRESSION
Consultanat – Freelancer Nov 2013 to Aug 2016
• Identification and acquisition of different Mineral/Coal Deposits in Indonesia, African countries and India. Studied
the Reports and field visits carried out in PT. Putra Mahameru Mandiri, PT.Kedap Sayaq, PT.Bumi Merapi Energy,
PT. Sriwijaya Bara Priharum, PT.Global Resources, PT.Bara Mulla Kalimantan, PT.Indo Bara Pratama and PT
Surya Bangun Sarana
• Advises related to all Geological activities, preparation of geolohical reports, studies on exploration and mining
activities, carrying out geological mapping, geotechnical, geophysical, hydrogeological studies etc., and
participation in preparation of Tender documents
• Attending Geological, Geo technical, Geophysical, Hydro-geological studies, Drilling activities and solving
Geological problems in the Dawas Mine in Indonesia
• Planning of mining operations by attending the Geological problems in Dawas Mine including monitoring the
exploration works in Dawas mine and Muaradua concessions, Sumatera, Indonesia
MADHUCON PROJECTS LIMITED Jun 2011 to Nov 2013
General Manager (Exploration)
• Responsible for the identification and acquisition of different Mineral/Coal Deposits in Indonesia, South Africa,
Mozambique, Mali, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Turkey, Australia, Colombia, Peru, etc
• Responsible for Geological, Geo technical, Geophysical, Hydro-geological studies, Drilling activities and solving
Geological problems in the Dawas Mine in Indonesia
• Deftly handled the planning of mining operations by attending the Geological problems in Dawas Mine including
monitoring the exploration works in Dawas mine and Muaradua concessions, Sumatera, Indonesia
• Spearheaded efforts across exploration, evaluation of mining leases
• Deftly handled the planning of projects and successfully obtained all environmental and other critical clearances
from various Government and Local Agencies
• Proactively contributed in proposing schemes and projects for establishing new mining reserves
• Closely monitored & reviewed mining costs and proposed new ideas for cost reduction
• Led the team in optimizing productivity through assessment of equipment performance and minimizing the cost of
operations through effective techniques
• Geared up the activities to provide comprehensive geophysical data, images and plans for specific exploration
projects and areas and develop an effective geophysical database
• Deftly implemented cost rationalization measures to maintain overall competitiveness
SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LIMITED Dec 1980 to Jun 2011
Addl. General Manager (2010-2011)
Deputy General Manager (2006-2010)
Superintendent Geologist (1996-2006)
Deputy Superintendent Geologist (1992-1996)
Geologist/Sr.Geologist (1980-1992)

3. • Shouldered the responsibility for carrying out the Exploration works, viz. Geological, Geophysical, Geo technical,
Hydro-geological studies, Drilling activities, etc., for evaluating the Coal deposits to open new Open-cast Projects
with different Technologies, viz. Dragline, Shovel- Dumper combination, Inpit crusher, Surface Miner and
Underground Mines with different Technologies like Longwall, Continuous Miner, SDL's, LHD's etc.
• Accountable for Geological, Geo technical, Geophysical, Hydro-geological studies, Drilling activities and
Administration works, including solving Geological problems in the existing Mines
• Actively involved in solving the different Geological problems in the Mines of SCCL for achieving 51 million tonnes of
Coal Production per year
• Interfaced & coordinated with different scientific organizations in India and other countries for scrutiny of
Geological reports & plans, technical matters, etc.
• Associated closely in preparation/scrutiny of numerous Geological reports and Geological plans of SCCL for opening
many new Open-cast Projects and Underground Mines with different Technologies
• Drove the efforts for the preparation of Master Plans and Reports of Godavari Valley Coal field, including the
preparation of the block plans of Godavari valley Coalfield in regard to Coal Bed Methane
• Deftly managed the preparation of the reports of IX & X Five year plans of Exploration Division, Singareni Collieries
Company Limited
• Developed plans for drafting scope of work for contract for exploration, drilling, and chemical analysis of samples;
expedited issuance of exploration license, discovery certificate and exploitation license for mines from Govt.
Authorities
• Judiciously handled the planning and implementation of exploration drilling inputs in the logistically difficult,
geologically complex and environmentally sensitive locales
• Reviewed existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational
areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
• Mentored the team in planning & mine surveying involving in volumetric calculation, stripping ratio determination
and implementation of mine planning into the operations
• Efficiently carried out a Geological inspection of the Mineral properties including review local infrastructure & other
Mining aspects
• Acquired valuable knowledge of Geological Investigations for search of new potential areas for various Minerals
• Earned reasonable exposure in Geological Data collection
• Initiated the turnaround efforts in Assessment & the Potentiality Study of Virgin Mineral bearing areas
• Actively engaged in preparing the subsurface geological information from subsurface Geo-Scientific data
• Prepared geological notes, geological reports, geological plans viz: floor contours, isochores, isopartings, reserves
plans, geotechnical logs, geological maps, cross-sections, etc.
• Scrupulously carried out detailed mapping integrating all available geological and geophysical data for regional
analysis, prospect evaluation, appraisal and development activities
• Adroitly provided technically sound proposals by conducting detailed prospects and asset evaluation
• Interfaced & coordinated with a team of scientists and other staff who may be away in the field or offshore for
several weeks at a time; compile charts and reports, write documentation and work logs
• Organized various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance
Details of preparation of ‘Geological Reports and Plans’ and Gist of work carried out in different countries
are placed at Annexure – ‘A’
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
• Ph.D. (Thesis: Geology and Mineralization of Mailaram Copper Deposit, Khammam (AP), University College of
Science, Osmania University - 1987
• Master of Sciences (Emphasis: Specialization in Coal Geology), University College of Science, Osmania University –
1978
MEETINGS/SEMINARS/TRAINING
• Represented the Exploration Department of Singareni Collieries in the 'Subcommittee on Coal & Lignite' (Group-
Ill of CGPB) meeting

4. • Represented the Exploration Department of Signareni Collieries at the meeting on 'State Geological Programming
Board'
• Delivered numerous Lectures on "Coal Exploration" to the Executives of Singareni Collieries Company Limited and
imparted training to several college students
• Represented the Singareni Collieries Company Limited at the National Seminar on “Mineral Exploration, Mining &
Mineral Beneficiation-Roadway to Vision-2020"-2005
• Attended the Workshop on "GIS-A tool for Environment Management"-2002
• Attended the in-house program on Geostatistics-2002
• Attended the Training on Coal Mining Geology under the Overseas Development Authority through BMCL-1992
• Attended the 13th Orientation Course for Geologists at GSI Training Institute-December 1988 to February
1989
References and verifying documentation furnished upon request

5. ANNEXURE – ‘A’
DETAILS OF PREPARATION OF ‘GEOLOGICAL REPORTS AND PLANS’ AND GIST OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES
A. Details of Preparation of ‘Geological Reports and Plans’
i. Preparation of Geological Reports and Plans: 12
Chinnur South Block-I Bhoopalpalli Block-I
Anisettipalli Block J.K-5 Longwall Project
Madampalli Block ( JKOC-II) Madampalli extension Block
Venkatapur Block-I Venkatapur Block-II
Mandamarri Dipside Block NW extension of RKP Shaft Block-
II
Kasipet Block Kasipet OC Block
ii. Scrutiny of Geological Reports & Plans: 16
Sattupalli Block-II OCP Sattupalli Block-Ill OCP
Srirampur 2&2A Block OCP Manuguru OC III Block
Manuguru OC III Block
Extension
Manuguru OC IV Block
Prakasham Khani OCI Block Peddapur Dip side Block
BhoopalpalliShaftBlock-I RK-l to MK-4Inc.0CP Block
RK-5 & 6 Inc. SMG1, 3 & KK-2 Inc. Block
Penuballi Block Jallaram Longwall Block
Gollapalli Dip side Block KTK LW & Gollapalli Dip side
Block
B. Gist of Work Carried Out in Different Countries
i. Indonesia
• Carried out the field work to know the feasibility for acquisition of Prabumulih, Bhaturaja, Ogan illr-
Prabumulih, Martapura concessions of Sumatera, Tuah, Kutama, Titan, Malinda Energy, Supra Latex
concessions of Kalimanthan, pertaining to Indonesia
• Carried out Exploration works in Dawas Mine, Sumatera, for JORC report including regional exploration
in Muaradua block, Sumatera and feasibility field studies for exploitation in Muara Komam concession
and Kauro Mine, Kalimanthan
• Analysed the available data of Tengah Area, Barabumi Kartanegara, Artha Wiguna Sembadha, Gunung
Sungkai Malinau, Jiyasi BaraUtama Leka, Lambai Perkasa, Berkat Banua Masanggu, Sapta Mulia Mandiri,
Beruang Putih, Dianrana Petro Jasa, Bara Batu Ampar, Bagus Karya , Lahat., Dimensi Kea Jai ban,
Harmoni Stone Trading, Fusion Excel and Makado International concessions of Kalimanthan to know the
feasibility for acquisition
ii. Mozambique
• Visited 1173 L Concession of Tete area to study the formations and other geological and topographical
features to know the feasibility for acquisition
• Studied the data of Concession no.4477 (Non coal),.Concession No.4443 (Tantalite), Concession
No.3770&4194 (Base metals) Concession No.3868 (Corundum and Precious stones),Concession No.3880
(Calcite), 834 L, 1173L, 1870 L 4645, 1165 L, 1053 L 3946, 4027& 3237 L concessions (coal) to know the
feasibility for acquisition
iii. South Africa
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the Geological plans and Lithological details of -

6.  Springbok Flats, Parys, Heilborn, Springbok flats, Mpumalanga, Coal Mines (Coal 046, 048, 053, 054,
055, 057, 072,083, 086 & 087), Leeuwpoort (Old Douglas No 2 Colliery), Driefontein (Old Douglas No.3
Colliery), Blesboklaagte, Welgelegen portions 16 & 19
 Klipfontein, Kromdraal South/North, Roodepoort 151 IS and Wolvenfontein 471 JS, Corobrick, Gemoed
676 KR and De Kuil 28 JR., Droogefontein 242 IR Ptn 26, Droogefontein 242 IR Ptn 46, Doorgefontein
242 IR Ptn 47. Hendrina Coal mine, Rietfontein (31 Farms), Steel Poortfontein (25 Farms), Grootspruit
23 HT, Breslau 2MS, Goedgenoegd 7 MS, Orion 561 MS, Rietkuil Project, Klipfontein 241 IS,
Vogelfontein, Portion 1 and RE2 of the farm Wolvenfontein 244 IR, Koesterfontein IQ 45 portions 11
and 22, Zukerboschfontein IQ 151 portion 4 and Vaalbank IQ 512 Portion 2. 1 OC & UG, Near Bethal in
Mpumalanga area, Hallfgewonnen Colliery, Dunbar 189 IS, Weltevreden 193 IS, Kafferstad 195
IS(Weltevreden Extension), Kalabasfontein 232 IS, Elandsfontein Colliery, Witbank 80 IS (“DOTESS”),
Halfgewonnen 190 IS Portion 4, Concession - Ermelo Area, Concession – Breyten Area, Coal Investment
– BOS, Vlakfontein 281 IR, Windhoek 161 LQ, MAVU resources – Delmas area, Mooifontein 109 IT –
Mpumalanga, Hoshoza Resources – Vryheid (Kariboo Colliery), Ergosat-Lethabo Project, Iceberg
Project (Eendracht 505 LQ and Groothoek 504 LQ), Haaskraal Project, Poeskop 158 LQ &
Kameelfontein (Southpansberg basin), Smithfield 150 LQ, Schoozicht 192 LQ and Nieuwe Holland 206
LQ (Southpansberg basin), Groenvalley 587 (Springbok flats coal field), Klipputgat 572 KR (Springbok
flats coal field)
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the gold bearing region of the Timeball hill shale’s and
Klapperkop quartzite’s vicinity Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa as found on the farms Vaalbank 512
JQ, Koesterfontein 45 IQ and Zuikerboschfontein
• Visited the field of Rietkuil Project of Pmulanga area, Haaskraal Project and Iceberg project of Waterberg
coal field and collected the geological details for study in comparison with geological plans and other
details
iv. Mali
• Visited the Kouremale field to observe the samples collected from boreholes & trenches and also to see
the geological formations, to know the feasibility for acquisition, after studying the details
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data and plans of Narena, Loppe, Boussala,
Dougoukoura concessions on gold
v. Australia
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the geological plans and details of Mackenzee Concession
(EPC 1445) and SIGNET Concessions (Universal annex project Farms: Vrienden 589 MS, Gruisfontein 368
MS, Renfrew 620 MS, Riebelton 488 MS, Thurso 619 MS and Mansfield 356 MS, Mopane project Farms:
Kaal Kraal 100 MS, Icon 95 MS, Hartz 233 MS, Kilgour 176 MS, Mirrior 111 MS and Rietfontein 109 MS)
vi. Other countries
• Studied the data of (i) Block –A-Zombe, Kabati; (ii) Block B - Mutito,Itiko; (iii) Block C-Yoonye, Katiko; &
(iv) Blcok D - Karunga, Isekele of Mui Basin- Kenya for submitting the application to participate in bidding
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data of Dendere - Mukwasine report(Coal) and Lalapansi
Iron ore concession, Zimbabwe
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data of Iron ore project located in the Tropiche town, in
the north of Coquimbo city in Chile, Iron ore project license no.IR: 20057025 located around -Kozludere
village belongs to Hatay province, Dortyol county of Turkey and Iron ore concession, Peru

7.  Springbok Flats, Parys, Heilborn, Springbok flats, Mpumalanga, Coal Mines (Coal 046, 048, 053, 054,
055, 057, 072,083, 086 & 087), Leeuwpoort (Old Douglas No 2 Colliery), Driefontein (Old Douglas No.3
Colliery), Blesboklaagte, Welgelegen portions 16 & 19
 Klipfontein, Kromdraal South/North, Roodepoort 151 IS and Wolvenfontein 471 JS, Corobrick, Gemoed
676 KR and De Kuil 28 JR., Droogefontein 242 IR Ptn 26, Droogefontein 242 IR Ptn 46, Doorgefontein
242 IR Ptn 47. Hendrina Coal mine, Rietfontein (31 Farms), Steel Poortfontein (25 Farms), Grootspruit
23 HT, Breslau 2MS, Goedgenoegd 7 MS, Orion 561 MS, Rietkuil Project, Klipfontein 241 IS,
Vogelfontein, Portion 1 and RE2 of the farm Wolvenfontein 244 IR, Koesterfontein IQ 45 portions 11
and 22, Zukerboschfontein IQ 151 portion 4 and Vaalbank IQ 512 Portion 2. 1 OC & UG, Near Bethal in
Mpumalanga area, Hallfgewonnen Colliery, Dunbar 189 IS, Weltevreden 193 IS, Kafferstad 195
IS(Weltevreden Extension), Kalabasfontein 232 IS, Elandsfontein Colliery, Witbank 80 IS (“DOTESS”),
Halfgewonnen 190 IS Portion 4, Concession - Ermelo Area, Concession – Breyten Area, Coal Investment
– BOS, Vlakfontein 281 IR, Windhoek 161 LQ, MAVU resources – Delmas area, Mooifontein 109 IT –
Mpumalanga, Hoshoza Resources – Vryheid (Kariboo Colliery), Ergosat-Lethabo Project, Iceberg
Project (Eendracht 505 LQ and Groothoek 504 LQ), Haaskraal Project, Poeskop 158 LQ &
Kameelfontein (Southpansberg basin), Smithfield 150 LQ, Schoozicht 192 LQ and Nieuwe Holland 206
LQ (Southpansberg basin), Groenvalley 587 (Springbok flats coal field), Klipputgat 572 KR (Springbok
flats coal field)
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the gold bearing region of the Timeball hill shale’s and
Klapperkop quartzite’s vicinity Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa as found on the farms Vaalbank 512
JQ, Koesterfontein 45 IQ and Zuikerboschfontein
• Visited the field of Rietkuil Project of Pmulanga area, Haaskraal Project and Iceberg project of Waterberg
coal field and collected the geological details for study in comparison with geological plans and other
details
iv. Mali
• Visited the Kouremale field to observe the samples collected from boreholes & trenches and also to see
the geological formations, to know the feasibility for acquisition, after studying the details
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data and plans of Narena, Loppe, Boussala,
Dougoukoura concessions on gold
v. Australia
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the geological plans and details of Mackenzee Concession
(EPC 1445) and SIGNET Concessions (Universal annex project Farms: Vrienden 589 MS, Gruisfontein 368
MS, Renfrew 620 MS, Riebelton 488 MS, Thurso 619 MS and Mansfield 356 MS, Mopane project Farms:
Kaal Kraal 100 MS, Icon 95 MS, Hartz 233 MS, Kilgour 176 MS, Mirrior 111 MS and Rietfontein 109 MS)
vi. Other countries
• Studied the data of (i) Block –A-Zombe, Kabati; (ii) Block B - Mutito,Itiko; (iii) Block C-Yoonye, Katiko; &
(iv) Blcok D - Karunga, Isekele of Mui Basin- Kenya for submitting the application to participate in bidding
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data of Dendere - Mukwasine report(Coal) and Lalapansi
Iron ore concession, Zimbabwe
• To know the feasibility for acquisition, studied the data of Iron ore project located in the Tropiche town, in
the north of Coquimbo city in Chile, Iron ore project license no.IR: 20057025 located around -Kozludere
village belongs to Hatay province, Dortyol county of Turkey and Iron ore concession, Peru