Mining plan approval coordination.
We help project owners prepare, review and move the mining plan file through approval — coordinated with all other workstreams that depend on it.
Why mining plan approval matters
The approved mining plan is the foundation document for every downstream approval — EC, FC, SPCB, DGMS, lease execution and mine opening. Delays or revisions to the mining plan cascade through the whole project.
GreenPath supports project owners with the people, documentation and coordination needed to get the mining plan reviewed and approved on the planned timeline — and to keep it aligned with parallel workstreams.
What we coordinate
- Recognised Qualified Person (RQP) coordination and inputs.
- Geological data review and integration into the plan.
- Mine design alignment with statutory norms and project economics.
- Coal Controller's Office (CCO), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and state mining department coordination.
- Mining plan review meeting preparation and follow-through.
- Plan revision management when changes are required.
- Sequencing the mining plan with EC, FC, lease and DGMS readiness.
Who this is for
Coal block allottees, limestone and iron ore project owners, cement plant raw material projects, and any greenfield mineral project where mining plan approval is on the critical path.
Common bottlenecks
- Mining plan revisions triggered by late geological inputs.
- Misalignment between mining plan, EIA and EC application.
- Delays in committee scheduling for plan review.
- Plan parameters not matching the lease application.
Ready to move your project forward?
Share your current stage and the main bottleneck. We will respond within two working days with a proposed scope.
Frequently asked questions.
Mining plans are prepared by Recognised Qualified Persons (RQPs). GreenPath coordinates with the RQP and the project team to ensure inputs, drafting, review and approval move on schedule.
It depends on mineral type, completeness of inputs and the relevant authority. GreenPath helps compress the cycle by sequencing inputs and follow-through correctly.
Revisions are managed without breaking the broader project schedule, with parallel workstreams adjusted accordingly.