JOB | Lecturer and Professor at Gujarat Government Engineering and Polytechnic Colleges |

Job Vacancy at Gujarat Government Engineering and Polytechnic CollegesAdvt Id: 63/2015-16Post:- Lecturer In Mining Seats:- 09Pay Scale:- 15600-39100 GP 5400Qualification:- BE / B.Tech MiningAdvertisement:- Download Here===================================================Post:- Professor In Mining Seats:- 25Pay Scale:- 15600-39100 GP 6000Qualification:- ME / M.Tech  MiningAdvertisement:- Download H...

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Aurichalcite with Calcite E Vs Blue Opal

AURICHALCITE with CACLITE Southwest Mine, Bisbee, Warren District, Mule Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona, USABlue Op...

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Myanmar landslide: 90 dead at Kachin jade mine | MINING ACCIDENTS |

At least 100 people have died in a landslide in a remote jade mining area of northern Myanmar, officials said last night.Those killed were thought to have been mainly itinerant miners, who scavenge through mountains of waste rubble dumped by mechanical diggers to make a living.The landslide crushed dozens of flimsy shanty huts, where the workers had made their homes.Rescue operations continue with the Myanmar Red Cross, army, police and local community...

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Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Resolution Enhancement

03Surface InterpolationThis exercise will guide you through a Method to generate a New finer resolution of a DEM. 1. Add the dem grid to ArcMap. Check if the grid has a 30 meter cell size and a UTM projection.2. Enable Spatial Analyst extension From Customize > Extension.3. Open ArcToolBox >>  Data Management Tools toolbox / Raster Processing toolset >>Resample.DEM  ResampleWe now try to resample...

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Black Opal & Sparkling Druzy Agate

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LIGHTING AND SAFETY LAMPS STANDARDS IN MINE

Dear Readers,            "LIGHTING AND SAFETY LAMPS STANDARDS IN MINE" is always a hot topic of conversation in today's. Some circulars and amendment issued by DGMS made some doubts in everyone's mind.   Here I have provided complete guide for removing some common misunderstanding from our blog readers. You can access this from below given link. Like our Fcaebook page and Subscribe to our Email updates for receiving such a interesting updates.  ===>Click Here to Go To ...

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Mexican Fire Opal

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Rainbow Druzy Agate

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Opal in Ironstone, Queensland, Australia.

Opal in Ironstone, Queensland, Austral...

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DGMS CIRCULAR 2015 | DOWNLOAD | FREE | PDF

CIRCULAR NO: 01TYPE: GENERALDATE: 2/03/2015SUBJECT: SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL RETURNS AT SHRUM SUVIDHA PORTALDOWNLOAD LINK: DOWNLOAD====================================================================CIRCULAR NO: 02TYPE: TECHDATE: 07/05/2015SUBJECT:  ACCIDENTS DUE TO WHEELED TRACKLESS MACHINERY IN 2014DOWNLOAD LINK: DOWNLOAD====================================================================CIRCULAR NO: 01TYPE: TECHDATE: 06/05/2015SUBJECT: ACCIDENTS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATUREDOWNLOAD LINK: DOWNLOAD====================================================================CIRCULAR...

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RESULT OF COMPUTER BASED TEST 2015 FMC SMC | WRITTEN | SURVEYOR OVERMAN

Second Class Manager AND First Class Managers  Online Computer Based Test (CBT)-2014 conducted by DGMS has been declared. Candidates may check/download the result by the link given bellow.Second Class - 2014 CBT Result - Nagpur CentreSecond Class - 2014 CBT Results - Dhanbad CentreFirst Class - 2014 CBT Results - Nagpur CentreFirst Class - 2014 CBT Results - Dhanbad CentreSurveyor-2014 Written ResultOverman-2014 Written Res...

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FMC/SMC Admit Card for Oral Examination CBT 2014

The result of First and Second Class Manager’s Online Computer Based Test (CBT)-2014 conducted by DGMS  has been declared. The Oral examination will be held at the below given address.Office of the Dy.Director-General of Mines Safety, Western Zone, CGO Complex, Seminary Hills, Nagpurfrom 28.11.2015 to 01.12.2015.Candidates are to download their ADMIT CARD from DGMS site and shall produce the same at the time of oral examination.CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO DOWNLOAD THEIR ORAL ADMIT CARD FROM 17 TH NOVEMBER ONWARDS.Link...

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The surface geology of Africa

The map shows the lithological properties of the surface geology of Africa. Lithology describes the mineral composition and structure of geological material which is based on rock formation (i.e. whether it is igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and mineralogy (e.g. carbonate, silicic, mafic). This map is a good proxy for soil parent material as it only reflects surface conditions and not the underlying bedrock. It should be noted that the general...

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opalized fossils

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Precious Opal with an "eye" effect

07 Precious Opal with an "eye" effectDescription:Recently, the Wello (Wollo) locality in Ethiopia has produced some exceptional precious Opal specimens and gemstones. The highly desirable "Contra Luz" play of color and large "harlequin" patterning that can be seen in the top gems and specimens is comparable to the best of Mexican Opals and even resembles color patterns seen in Australian gems. Opal is one of those minerals that looks as beautiful...

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Online Exam Result Declared | First Class | Second Class | DGMS

Dear Mining Engineer,DIWALI GIFT FROM DGMSFirst Class and Second Class Coal Computer Based Online Exam result is now declared on dgms website. Best of Luck &Congratulations.Log in in this link to check your results.&nb...

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GATE END BOX | An Important Electrical Equipment For Underground Mines

GATE END BOX            It is used to supply 550 volt AC to the coal cutting machine working at coal faces. The maximum distance of gate end box from the machine is 100 meter. For putting ON, OFF the switch at 550 volt on the machine itself may produce a spark which is turn may ignite firedamp or coal dust. Hence to avoid this there is pilot switch on the coal cutting machine which works at 30 volts. When this switch is operated at the CCM, it operates the main switch at gate end box to supply...

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Greetings for Indian Mining Day | 1st November |

As a mining engineer its our duty to show our support to India Mining Day which is celebrated on 1st November every year. Here is a sample of pledge for IMD .HAVE A SAFE YEAR AHED.HAPPY MINING DAY TO ALLINDIAN MINING DAYPLEDGE“…..We the Members of theMining Engineers’ Association of IndiaSalute our National Flag and pledge,While observing 1st November, every year as‘Indian Mining Day’That it will be our endeavor to uphold and follow,With all sincerity and integrity,the best scientific methodsTo PROSPECT, PRODUCE, and to...

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