Vedanta Limited Mining Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are the options available for addressing labor unrest occurring at a project site?
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Options for addressing labor unrest at a project site include negotiation, mediation, implementing fair labor practices, and seeking legal recourse.
• Negotiate with labor unions or representatives to address grievances and reach a resolution

• Utilize mediation services to facilitate communication and find common ground between parties

• Implement fair labor practices and policies to address underlying issues and improve worki...read more
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Q2. What are the costs associated with operations, and what methods can be employed to reduce these costs?
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Costs associated with operations in mining and methods to reduce them
• Costs include equipment maintenance, labor, energy consumption, and waste disposal

• To reduce costs, implement efficient mining techniques, optimize equipment usage, and streamline processes

• Utilize automation and technology to improve productivity and reduce labor costs

• Implement proper planning and scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize production

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Q3. Have you worked in a MDO set up?
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Yes, I have worked in a MDO (Mine Development Operator) set up.
• I have experience working in a Mine Development Operator (MDO) set up where I was responsible for overseeing the development of mining projects.

• I have worked closely with geologists, surveyors, and other engineers to ensure the successful execution of mining plans.

• I have experience in coordinating with equipment operators and maintenance teams to ensure smo
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Q1. Open cast questions
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Q2. Drilling and blasting
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Q1. Difference between space and burden of blasting
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Space is the distance between blastholes, while burden is the distance from the blasthole to the free face of the rock.
• Space is the distance between blastholes in a blast pattern.

• Burden is the distance from the blasthole to the free face of the rock.

• Space affects the fragmentation and distribution of the blasted material.

• Burden influences the amount of energy transferred to the rock mass.

• Optimal space and burden ratios
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Q2. Types of coal grade
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Coal grades are categorized based on their carbon content and energy value.
• Coal grades include lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous, and anthracite

• Higher carbon content coal grades have higher energy value

• Anthracite is the highest grade coal with the highest carbon content and energy value
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Q1. Mining engineering Fields related
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Q2. Fields related mining opencast and underground
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Q3. Fields related mining engineering
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