A Business Head - Geologist in the Iron & Steel Industry drives the strategic, operational, and financial performance of raw material assets. This leadership role blends technical geological expertise with commercial business acumen to secure long-term iron ore, coal, and limestone reserves.
Job Summary
The Business Head manages the exploration, resource estimation, regulatory bidding, and commercial monetization of mineral blocks. Operating as a core business leader, this position ensures seamless raw material backward integration for downstream steel manufacturing plants while maximizing profitability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Resource Planning & Monetization
Formulate commercial strategies for acquiring mineral assets through government auctions, joint ventures, or mergers and acquisitions (M&A;).
Evaluate economic viability of current mining properties by analyzing Feasibility Studies and Detailed Project Reports (DPR).
Drive backward integration to secure consistent, high-grade iron ore and metallurgical coal pipelines for steel production.




Manage the annual business plan (ABP), capital expenditure (CAPEX), and operational budgets for the geology and mining vertical.
Geological Exploration & Resource Estimation
Oversee large-scale exploration programs, mapping, core drilling, and geochemical sampling across prospective blocks.
Validate 3D geological models and resource/reserve estimations in compliance with international reporting codes (e.g., JORC, UNFC).
Optimize grade control and blending strategies to meet the specific chemical and physical metrics required by blast furnaces or DRI plants.
Incorporate advanced technologies like remote sensing, GIS, and AI-driven predictive modeling into exploration workflows.
Regulatory Compliance & Liaisoning
Lead interactions with government ministries, forest departments, and environmental bodies to secure necessary mining clearances (EC, FC).
Ensure strict compliance with national mining statutes, minera

📌 Business Head- Geologist (Kolkata)
🏢 SHYAM METALICS AND ENERGY
📍 Kolkata