TEXMiN is a Technology Innovation Hub ,set up under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) Mission by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. established at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
Learn, Apply, Lead. The TEXMiN way.
TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, is committed to strengthening human capital across the mining and exploration value chain through structured training, reskilling, and leadership development programs. Our courses are designed to meet the evolving technological, managerial, and sustainability needs of the mining industry (across the value chain)—bridging the gap between academia, industry, and innovation.
TEXMiN delivers global training programs in partnership with world-ranked institutions, bringing international perspectives to Indian mining professionals.
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, established in 1926. Ranked among India’s premier technical institutions with specialisation in mining, geology, and allied sciences.
Our programs are designed for working professionals across all functions of the mining value chain—from coal and metal mining to critical minerals, rare earth, and precious metals companies
Mine supervisors, shift managers, and frontline operations professionals.
Mine planners, pit designers, and scheduling engineers.
Geologists, exploration teams, and resource estimation specialists.
Mine surveyors, GIS specialists, and geospatial professionals.
Fleet managers, dispatch controllers, and supply chain personne.
Technology adoption leads, digital transformation officers.
Innovation leads, IoT engineers, and automation specialists.
ESG officers, environmental compliance teams, safety managers.
Senior executives seeking strategic and transformational leadership skills.
Fresh engineering graduates entering the mining and allied industries.
Equipment maintenance engineers and reliability professionals.
R&D teams, technology scouters, and product development leads.
Foundational and advanced technical programmes covering the complete mining value chain — from exploration and resource estimation to closure planning, safety, and environmental compliance.
Comprehensive training in field survey methods, remote sensing, geological mapping, and statistical resource estimation from discovery to feasibility.
End-to-end mine planning for both opencast and underground operations, covering short-term scheduling to life-of-mine strategic plans with productivity optimisation.
Science and engineering practice behind slope stability in surface mines and strata control in underground workings, including monitoring systems and failure mitigation.
Modern blasting design covering explosive selection, initiation systems, vibration management, and advanced fragmentation optimisation for surface and underground mines.
Comprehensive OHS programme covering regulatory compliance, risk management, emergency response, and emerging technologies for safer and healthier mine workplaces.
Policy landscape, exploration strategy, processing technology, and global market dynamics for critical minerals and rare earth elements — with case studies from India and abroad.
Structured maintenance strategies and electrical safety frameworks for heavy mining equipment, with a focus on reducing downtime, preventing failures, and ensuring safe operations.
From comminution and beneficiation to global supply chain logistics and financial project evaluation, this programme integrates processing technology with economic decision-making.
Industry 4.0 concepts, AI/ML applications, digital transformation, AR/VR, and cyber-physical systems redefining how modern mines operate across the entire value chain.
Foundational programme on the concepts, technologies, and strategic imperatives of Industry 4.0 and their specific application to mining operations, with digital transformation roadmap development.
Hands-on introduction to how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming mine planning, predictive maintenance, ore characterisation, and operational decision-making.
Full-stack geospatial programme from basic GIS to advanced drone-based survey applications, JORC-compliant resource reporting, and remote sensing for mine monitoring and exploration.
Exploration and practical deployment of immersive 3D technologies — Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Holographic simulations — for training, safety, and mine visualisation.
Bridging regulatory compliance, the UN Sustainable Development Framework, and cutting-edge digital solutions for responsible, future-proof mining operations.
Practical programmes on deploying automation, connected sensor networks, and smart technologies to achieve safe, efficient, and sustainable mining operations of the future.
Practical, lab-based training on the industry's leading mine planning, geological modelling, GIS, simulation, and data analysis software platforms — learn by doing, on real datasets.
Structured hands-on training on Surpac for solid geological modelling, resource estimation, open pit and underground design, and scheduling. Suitable for beginners through to power users.
Specialised training in Minex for coal seam modelling, roof and floor interpretation, mine design in stratiform deposits, and production scheduling from first principles.
From fundamentals of spatial data management to advanced GIS applications in mining — land use mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, and geospatial analytics.
Simulation-focused training using MineShed and Simulia platforms for haulage optimisation, ventilation analysis, and integrating AI/ML workflows into operational decision-making.
Practical data science skills tailored to mining professionals — from building relational databases and dashboards to running Python-based analyses on mine production and sensor data.
Advanced strategic planning tools covering Whittle pit shell optimisation and Deswik's scheduling and production planning suite for maximising NPV across complex, multi-pit operations.
Leadership development, interpersonal effectiveness, business process management, and transformational leadership strategies for mining professionals stepping into or growing within managerial roles.
Builds essential management competencies for line managers in mining operations — from understanding roles and responsibilities to setting direction, communicating expectations, and driving team performance.
Equips managers with tools to build high-performing teams, motivate individuals across diverse mine operations, and deploy structured coaching for sustainable productivity improvement.
Develops the human skills that differentiate effective managers — interpersonal intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, learning agility, and the mindset shift from technical expert to people leader.
Practical frameworks for managing self and others' time effectively in demanding, shift-based mine environments — prioritisation, task planning, and avoiding the productivity traps that affect operational managers.
Designed for senior executives and GMs — building literacy in business process redesign, digital technology adoption decisions, and leading large-scale transformation programmes in mining companies.
Executive leadership programme on leading organisations through disruption, building innovation cultures, and deploying transformational leadership strategies in the evolving mining sector.
TEXMiN offers flexible delivery modes to accommodate diverse organisational needs, from immersive campus visits to international programs.
Immersive residential programs at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with access to TEXMiN's world-class CoE infrastructure, labs, and state-of-the-art facilities. Includes site visits, simulations, and hands-on demonstrations.
Customised programs delivered at your organisation's premises. TEXMiN faculty and industry experts travel to your site for focused, contextual training aligned with your operational environment.
Training abroad in partnership with Curtin University (Australia), St. Petersburg State University (Russia), and University of Cambridge (UK)—incorporating global perspectives, methodologies, and best practices.
TEXMiN hosts 12 world-class Centres of Excellence, each focused on a specific domain of mining technology and innovation—collectively driving India's journey to safe, smart, and sustainable mining.
Fostering industrial innovation, technology development, and startup incubation in coal mining and allied sectors.
Advancing GIS-based analytics, spatial data infrastructure, and decision intelligence for exploration and mine management.
Enabling knowledge and skill development in next-generation mine automation and digital control systems.
Integrating technologies for digital mine monitoring, safety, and performance optimisation.
Collaborative initiative with Coal India Limited for developing indigenous, future-ready mining solutions.
Leveraging Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform for simulation-driven mine design, planning, and digital twin applications.
Research, data intelligence, and international collaboration in critical mineral resources and supply chains. PM Modi announced at the UK–India Ministerial Dialogue.
Integrating technologies for digital mine monitoring, safety, and performance optimisation.
Specialised in advanced geodesy, mine surveying, and precision mapping for modern mining operations.
Promoting Safe, Smart, Sustainable, and Secure (4S) mining through advanced blasting, monitoring, and automation technologies.
Testbed for real-time data integration, IoT-enabled mining systems, and AI-based process optimisation.
High-resolution, non-destructive geological core analysis through advanced Multi-Sensor Core Logger (MSCL) and X-ray imaging technologies.
Contact our team to discuss customised training programs for your organisation, batch enrollments, or to learn more about our capacity building initiatives.