NIRM and Siby Mining Join Hands to Advance Controlled Blasting in India’s Infrastructure and Mining Sectors

Hyderabad: In a significant step toward enhancing precision and safety in mining and infrastructure development, the National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Siby Mining and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., a Hyderabad-based leader in controlled blasting solutions.

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The collaboration officially kicks off with their ongoing joint project at the 500 MW Chitravati Pumped Storage Project by Adani Green Energy in Peddakota, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Mr. Siby Lukos, Founder and Managing Director of Siby Mining, and Dr. Sripad R. Naik, Director (Additional Charge) of NIRM, in a ceremony held today.

A Powerful Alliance to Revolutionize Rock Engineering

This strategic partnership aims to combine NIRM’s scientific expertise in rock mechanics with Siby Mining’s practical excellence in controlled blasting to tackle complex geological challenges across India. The collaboration will focus on improving project outcomes through safe, accurate, and innovative blasting techniques in sectors such as mining, highways, tunnels, and large-scale infrastructure.

“This MoU comes at a crucial time when India’s infrastructure and mining sectors demand advanced solutions for difficult terrains,” said Mr. Siby Lukos. “With over 20–30 million tonnes of coal locked due to geological barriers, precision blasting can unlock massive untapped resources.”

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Siby Mining, founded in 2000, is known for its high-precision excavation and blasting services. The company has worked with major entities like Coal India Limited (CIL), particularly in extracting coal reserves in geologically challenging sites under Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).

NIRM: Backing Science with Decades of Experience

NIRM, an autonomous R&D institute under the Ministry of Mines, has been a pioneer in rock engineering and applied geosciences for over 35 years. Its work spans mining, tunnelling, hydropower, nuclear energy, and transportation. The institute supports planning, excavation, and construction through state-of-the-art testing, modeling, and consulting, ensuring safer and more efficient project execution.

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“Siby Mining brings unmatched expertise in real-time blasting applications, and NIRM’s scientific acumen will help elevate this to the next level,” said Dr. Sripad R. Naik. “This is about creating the best team in India to solve the most demanding engineering problems in mining and civil infrastructure.”

Previous Collaborations and Future Vision

The two organizations have already worked together on high-stakes projects, including at the NPCIL Nuclear Power Plant site in Rawatbhata, Rajasthan. Their current engagement at the Chitravati Pumped Storage Project is a flagship example of their potential to deliver precise, sustainable outcomes in energy infrastructure.

Both NIRM and Siby Mining expressed confidence that this MoU would act as a catalyst for innovation, improve project productivity, and enhance environmental and human safety standards across the country’s infrastructure ecosystem.

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