How to Start a Mining Business

Starting mining business needs best planning and funds to be invested in its inception. Having dedicative workforce is crucial factor. Your process must begin with dividing workers into different teams for concentrating on their specific work schedule. Hire best workers and offer them cheaper but reasonable wages.

Mid level workers should perform their duties as per the instruction of supervisors. Export outputs without delay and balance profit margin through cost minimization.

Once you chalk out a plan and delve into mining business completely preference should be given to explore creativity and resourceful ideas. Keep your work team well engaged by offering them target to fulfill duties in a stipulated time. Such planning would help your mining business prosper consistently. Keep vigil on business needs like arranging raw ores and ensuring laborers are paid wages on time. It would bind them to work passionately for regular growth of your mining business. Don’t wait for completion of work to sell the prepared mines.

Marketing team must concentrate on prospective buyers even before next materials get ready. The process should follow a vicious cycle. Buyers of second lot must be ready by the time first one is completing. Strategic planning is a must for keeping mining business on the path of progress.

Production and Selling

You can’t expect miracles to happen in a day. There is possibility that you may face difficulties in finding loyal costumers especially when you are making base as a newcomer. You may have to wait for getting suitable price and are often forced to settle for the rates due to scarcity of good buyers. In the meanwhile do extensive search for buyers who can offer genuine price. Keep track of items that you manufacture and send them into market for selling. Having bunch of ores and not using them due to mismanagement will be futile.

Humane Touch

Proper treatment with the workers and providing them excellent work condition offers overwhelming result. Your team of workers would take more interest by working hard and faster as well when they are offered good facilities. Do not forget to reward your workforce with incentives after particular time period and or increasing their wages once there is good profit in your mining business. Do the recruitment of workers carefully and pick and retain them if they perform better in the mining work.

Get fast output without compromising on quality and keep promoting the mining level once your workers are trained for larger quantities and are willing to cross a level up to certain extent. Keep researching newer avenues. Look for the opportunities to turn ideas practical. Your business must grow with specific purpose. Keeping an eye on the steps of competitors or counterparts is another crucial aspect for new entrepreneurs. Delivering best and quality service and creating new demands are the key to greater achievements.

142 Comments

  • anita kumar said on April 26, 2010
    want to start business in utter pradesh and want to know how much investment does it require.
  • gaurish shirodkar said on September 14, 2010
    hi my name is gaurish shirodkar are you interested to start mining business in goa.
  • Anoop Patel said on October 9, 2010
    Mining is a profitable business and require government's permission to start and operate. It is must to know the mining laws and regulations
  • Patricia lethunya said on November 15, 2010
    need guidelines on how to start a business in mining. the easiest way or sector to get me started. I'm in Bloemfonrein South Africa
  • wesley Gqubeni said on February 7, 2011
    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO START A MINING BUSINESS
  • Hamzat said on May 19, 2011
    Have a 242 hectares farm with four gold veins and three copper veins estimated at 15m tons. I need foreign partner
  • Dimitris said on August 7, 2011
    Well, obviously we are all in it for the money so, yes i want to (and I will) start a mining company too. As for the guidelines or advice, that is the purpose of the article above, you are looking for partners not advice, right?
  • Moses Keatshabe said on August 8, 2011
    Need Business Plan. Want to start business in blast hole drilling at a diamond mine in Botswana - Southern Africa. I need complete information on how to go about this business. kind regards
  • Henrique said on August 21, 2011
    hey guyzz ma dad is the deputy director of mines department goa....mmmmm and i've just learnt that mining business is the best.. i am gonna start when i am 21....!
  • sunil kamdar said on October 8, 2011
    I want to start mining business at jallor rajasthan
  • Abhisheq said on November 9, 2011
    I'm from Pune, Maharashtra. I'm also very much interested in starting Mining Business, Especially outside India. which countries are best for mining business ? If any like minded people who have great ideas about Mining can email me at [ abhi.socialmedia@gmail.com ]. May be we can share each other's knowledge. Thanks & nice post ! :)
  • swati said on January 25, 2012
    yes i'm very interested in starting a mining business in goa.....plz contact on kittu_8000 at hotmail
  • ali khan said on January 25, 2012
    i want to start a stone mining business in madhya pradesh and want to know how much investment does it require.
  • vidya said on April 25, 2012
    My client intends to carry on mining business in India and outside India as well. Kindly advise whether the same is permissible under current Indian Laws.
  • Paul said on June 22, 2012
    What equipment do I need to start a small scale platinum mining business in Zimbabwe? What would be the estimated cost of starting such a venture?
  • Mooketsi said on July 20, 2012
    My name is Mooketsi and I come from Botswana. I want to start a mining company in Botswana. I am aware of the laws and regulations needed in the mining industry at home but the problem is that I dont know where to start, like exploration of minerals and the cost of exploration. Could you give advice on how to start a mining enterprise.
  • Sunil Suresh said on August 8, 2012
    HI, I am from Mangalore, i am planing to start mining business. Is there any one to guide me. I am planning to launch my company within December 2012. you can contact me on 9611555055. Sunil Suresh, Mangalore, Karnataka. E-mail address sunilsuresh55@live.com
  • Oliver Gawe. said on August 9, 2012
    Hie. My name is Oliver Gawe and im very keen on starting a mining business(gold) so i would like an immense amount of help to start it up.Contact me on my email add gaweoliver@gmail.com
  • muneer said on August 18, 2012
    Hi I am planing to start mining iran ore business estimated cost how to mining business start karnataka
  • VINOD GUSAI said on August 30, 2012
    HI I WANT TO START MINING BUSINESS IN KUTCHH, (GUJRAT) (INDIA). I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH FINANCE ITS REQUIRED, HOW TO TAKE GOVT APPROVAL, WHAT IS THE PROFIT MARGIN IN THIS BUSINESS
  • trevor said on September 5, 2012
    hi i'm from cape town. i just want any companies or someone to guide me to start my own mining company(platinum/gold and oil)
    1. i want to know how much would it cost to start my business?
    2. how much i could invest?
    3. i dont knew where i could start like a land or place?
    4. what is tha profit margin?
    5. what is the laws and regulation?
  • Nasser said on September 5, 2012
    Hi, i'm planning to open a chrome mining company in the Sultane of Oman, i'm looking to hire an Engineer with good experience and ready to work in oman. if interested please contact me on: (na_alrawahi@yahoo.com) regards Nasser
  • Chakri said on September 19, 2012
    Hello Dear Sir/Mam, This is Mr.chakri from India. The reason behind this mail is in the way of searching of investors to put their investments in mining sector in india. I am ready to give all support from my side. many deals are there with me like quartz, granite, lime stone, iron and Dolamite etc. if any one of your clients interest to do business here, i will take care of all documents, land clearance and purchasing, licenses from Indian Government and Central Mining departments.waiting for your reply. Thank you, K.S.Chakravarti nissiglobalexports@gmail.com
  • avinash tiwari said on September 22, 2012
    i want to start mining business in rajasthan it is profitable the mine of quartz stone and how much investment and how much % of profit please help me
  • Shaun said on September 24, 2012
    Hi. I am located in NSW Australia. I wish to start a mining business in and around NSW. Pls advise what kind of mineral mining is feasible and the start up capital required. Thanks, Shaun
  • ajay malik said on October 4, 2012
    we have six exavator pc.200, drill machine compressor, dumpher ,roch breaker and other essential equipment for mining and searching for work
  • amul mehta said on October 13, 2012
    i am amul mehta. and i want to start a business of diamond in kutch district. i am living at bhuj(district-kutch)(state-gujarat)(country-india)....please call me 09824244147
  • chandra said on October 29, 2012
    I WANT TO START A MINING BUSINESS IN ANDHARA PRADESH. WHAT LICENSES ARE REQUIRED FROM GOVERNMENT.
  • Mining Professional said on October 30, 2012
    We are having land ownership of iron ore and coal in NE states in India with medium to high range for 25-30 years. We are in search of some strong background mining vendor who could explore the iron and coal. We also had sound mining and geological engineers in our group. Anybody interested in the concept may mail to us as anoop.er@gmail.com
  • Ncebazakhe said on November 15, 2012
    dear sir/ madam, I am a 20 year old male, I'm doing my metric. My name is Ncebazakhe Mdelwa, and I live in Rondabosch Cape Town, South Africa. I do not have a business but I am interested in mining business. I do not know so much about the industry, I want help on how I can start from here. The most interesting industry for me in mining is coal and diamond mining. I want more information about these industries and the opportunities they have. Thank you
  • charles said on November 15, 2012
    Baja California Mexico. I am looking for buyer for Iron ore and investors for 500 hectares of Iron ore mine.
  • keshavamurthy said on November 20, 2012
    I am basically mining engg working in a pvt company as mines surveyor and part of leasing department dealing with govt officials regarding the mining leases in karnataka. and i have searched granite deposit areas. I got the idea to get success in mining business field but economically weak. so any one who can join me contact to this number 9844460295 keshavyadav.r@gmail.com
  • Kirit Patel belongs to Gujarat said on January 21, 2013
    Hello i am the owner of mines of Bentonite which are mostly use in Drilling, foundry and in cosmetics as well i want to know that where is the actual market in out of the my country and how can i get buyer from abroad please guide me please.
  • Nikita M said on February 4, 2013
    How do I get license for mining in Karnatka?
  • Neeraj said on February 10, 2013
    I have an good experience in iron ore mining .I have a good mining project needs investment .If anyone want to invest kindly inform me. At neerajsahu.12011991@gmail.com
  • Neeraj said on February 10, 2013
    I have 3 mining projects and good skilled team and experienced but financially weak. If any party interested to make a deal please inform me on mail. neerajsahu.12011991@gmail.com
  • Rahul murmu said on February 23, 2013
    I am engg. i want to start a mining company in jharkhand. specially we will work in schedule area becz in schedule area pvt. non tribal mining company are not allowed. so what is the procedure of company start up? Plz tell me govt. rule and regulation?
  • Rahul murmu said on February 23, 2013
    Plz contact me any body. if any one suggest me and any body have experience then we can start a partnership . rahulmurmu.55@gmail.com, 08757759193
  • Sharad yadav said on February 26, 2013
    Hi, i want to start minis bussines in alwar rajasthan please tell me full procedure.
  • pagarwal said on March 22, 2013
    Hi, my father has two stonecrusher mines in rajasthan near kota. he is running these mines from past 7 years..due to some government policies in that area, he is not able to expand his business now. He is looking for another mines in partnership. If someone wants to invest money and wants the other partner to manage whole work, then too u can contact me at p6agarwal@gmail.com. plz feel free to write if any query.
  • Frankie Ortiz I said on March 29, 2013
    Hello, I just have a question how mush does it cost to start a mining business?
  • Maurice said on April 9, 2013
    Am in Ghana and have explored much into the mining of gold. it is very profitable but cash intensive. we mine gold between 21-24 karat. Buyers and investors are warmly welcome. if interested in investing in Gold for good profits contact me on (moseianim@gmail.com). Any comments, contribution and complements are welcome.
  • thierry said on April 11, 2013
    we are looking for the manning company that is base in SA who are looking for investor we do investment only in equipment not in cash for more info contact me at , mlv.trading@hotmail.com or 27838824438
  • salem jeje wiseman said on April 13, 2013
    am a self learning with computer in corporate finance. looking for better private equity partnership in diamonds and gold mining. contact me at.wisdomhedgefund@yahoo.com or africanunite@live.com best regards salem jeje wiseman.
  • Romi said on April 23, 2013
    Anyone interested in a partnership in mining business in India can contact me at romi8346@gmail.com
  • atangathree muwa said on May 1, 2013
    I'm in Cameroon precisely Bamenda Mezam . Mining sand and stone looking for an advice on how to improve on the mining. Have farm land more 10hec, looking for advice on how to use the land and the types of machine to use for farming and mining.example drencher
  • Harmeet Singh said on May 1, 2013
    I am running a mine in Badari at Madhya Pradesh, India with a land measuring 5.04 hectares. I want to add more surrounding land of 3.67 hectares in my existing mine but I was told it is not possible. Can some body tell me what the law says and where on the net it can is provided... Harmeet singh
  • p.nagaraju said on May 13, 2013
    hi, friends i am starting a mining business plz tel me some instructions
  • murlidhar sharma said on May 18, 2013
    I have four granite cutter in Jalore Rajasthan. I want to get start granite mining. How can I do it . Please help me.
  • Sumit Kumar said on May 21, 2013
    Hello, I have few Mining Business in Canada in Coal, Metals and minerals. Seeking for Investors for huge investment and to get benefited for long life from the business. On request I can send all the details for review. Regards, Sumit (sumit.kumar1ngp@gmail.com)
  • jilani basha said on May 24, 2013
    hi sir i like to start a mining project at orissa.. so u please help me to start that project along with the permissions what i need to take. as per the government side. i am waiting for ur reply. please give reply...
  • benjamin menson said on June 19, 2013
    We are young Mining Engineers from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and we are looking for a person a company which might be interested in Exploration or any consultation work pertained in Mining. We can help to find the virgin land where there is minerals prospect and we would like to get a partners. Our team is very competent with two Mining engineers and one geologists. If interested, please contact us through benjy1menson@rocketmail.com
  • sharvankumar said on June 27, 2013
    I am living in pali Rajasthan how to start quartz mining in Rajasthan mining Rules
  • Sphiwe said on June 27, 2013
    Good day One day I will be the owner of a big mine in South Africa but only one small problem is how do I start? please help Regard Sphiwe sphiwe.ed@gmail.com
  • yunus said on June 27, 2013
    i have mine in kutchh rapar any one interest please call me 9979405611. i have all info for all type of mine.
  • Er A.Kumar. said on July 2, 2013
    I am basically mining engineer having my own mining consultancy firm in Odisha. If any individuals or Companies are interested to enter in new Mining business or anybody interested to know the technical views, ideas & planning’s of their existing mines any where in India ,Malaysia & Indonesia can contact with me in my Cell no.+918270775858 or contact me through email id :asomunadhanali@gmail.com
  • Ashraf said on July 7, 2013
    Hello, my name is ashraf from south africa, i buy rough diamonds from the democratic republic of congo, i get is cut, polished and gia certified back here at home in south africa, am looking for a trustable and also hard working partner to work with me so we can achieve bigger profit margins much quicker, and am also looking for contacts of who can buy in other countries as you should know, selling in south africa makes me sell at very low prices than what i can get elsewhere for example in the usa or european countries. Thanks anyone interested please call me on 0027714417863 or e-mail me at ashrafcassimomar@gmail.com, please no chancers.
  • Corporate Industrial said on July 13, 2013
    Anyone interested in starting a mining project in South Africa and require funding or anyone interested in starting an infra-structure project (e.g. roads, factories, etc) in Africa then please email me on faisel@corporate-industrial.co.uk
  • bunty chetnani said on August 5, 2013
    i am interested in mining business in gujarat near ahmedabad and seeking experienced partner in mining industry . If anyone interested contact me on bants18@yahoo.com . mob no; 9825472442. and let me know the investment ?
  • Rahul Tomar said on September 21, 2013
    i want to start a mining business. in kota rajasthan. Anyone help me very soon.
  • abdul karim said on October 25, 2013
    hi, i'm abdul karim.i want started a mining business in india(north east.) any one interested in partnership then contact me abdulkarimbmn@gmail.com
  • Rabi said on November 15, 2013
    hi, any who knows where can i get IRON ORE(direct with mines ) in south africa , email reabetswe.mogale@gmail.com, thanx.
  • David said on January 29, 2014
    what documentation do we need if we want to mine manganese in South Africa? Any specific permits from the gov. or municipality? with my partner we have 5 hectres of land that can be mined. and we are also looking for investors.
  • vinod shenoy said on January 30, 2014
    we are a company in sultanate of oman having drilling, leveling and landfill works licenses, any company interested in tie ups, joint ventures with local support please contact email : vshenoy20@hotmail.com
  • Neeraj said on February 5, 2014
    Hi, I am from Karachi, Pakistan. Just read your offer about mining today. please tell me more about it. My name is Afzal, my email is seven86@hotmail.com. Regards, Afzal.
  • Ashraf said on February 5, 2014
    Salam Ashraf sahab, I am Afzal from Karachi, Pakistan. I read your offer about rough Diamond today. We may work upon it. We can finish these Diamond in Pakistan Then we will take the GIA certificate. So lindly tell me more about it. Regards, Afzal seven86trading@hotmail.com
  • jaya said on February 16, 2014
    I am looking for partnership or joint venture for my granite mine's in chitoor if anyone interested please contact 09066230631
  • jenibemo said on February 22, 2014
    Hi, i'm looking for people that can help me financially to start coal mining if interested a 50/50 partnership can be worked out by the way i'm from Nagaland-India, and the place of mining will be in Wokha District. If interested please call me 9774145038.
  • Dikeledi said on April 25, 2014
    Hi saints I have a registered construction company I need sponsors if anyone is interested on helping email me @Khotatsojkn@gmail.com
  • Lovemore said on April 25, 2014
    Hi, i'm looking for business partner to start up a gold mining with, in Zimbabwe. I'm a citizen of Zimbabwe. I can process all documents required. Anyone who is interested, pliz contact or whatsup me on +263 778 626 512
  • Mxolisi Zwane said on April 30, 2014
    Hi, I am doing my last year of a mining engineering diploma in UNISA South Africa. I will like to do my experiential learning, anyone who might help plz email me at 51895390@mylife.unisa.ac.za i am a hard worker willing to get as much knowledge at low income , i dream of owning a mining project
  • maniraja asokan said on May 4, 2014
    I would like to start a mining company in India. Can you please help me how to start a mining company and where to get projects?
  • Sami Alshanfari said on May 12, 2014
    we are looking for business partner for mining business manganese in Oman, we have all approval and licenses from government any interested contact me at alshanfari_2008@hotmail.com. Thank you, Sami Alshanfari, 0096899844464
  • Patrick said on May 21, 2014
    I want to start a mining business; I stay in Witbank Emalahleni with lots of mines' please help.
  • Santhosh said on May 29, 2014
    hi, looking to start a new mining business in Andhra Pradesh. Any legit leads are welcome to email me. santosh888@gmail.com
  • rampyapedi thabiso said on June 6, 2014
    how to start a mining company business on scratch
  • Tumelo mathipa said on June 23, 2014
    I would be glad to start my own gold mine so please help me
  • navin kumar said on June 25, 2014
    I have a Mining Properties in the state of Maharashtra and i am looking for a very serious and interested buyer, who can buy the properties and start the business. My contact no is 8605925916.
  • julius said on June 27, 2014
    I have a mine and want to explore it what do I do
  • Jerry Kagose said on June 30, 2014
    Hi I have primary mining licenses for Gold, Diamond and Coal in United Republic of Tanzania, and need partnership or total buyout anybody interested can e-mail me at jerykagose@gmail.com
  • Mothusi Gaomphe said on July 5, 2014
    North west province. i want to start mining business in diamond, kindly advise and guide with necessary training to be equip with to enable success of that business venture.
  • SM said on July 6, 2014
    Hi, I would like to know more about setting up a mining company in West Africa from scratch and will appreciate if you could please send me the relevant information. Thanks a lot. Regards, SM
  • Tshepo said on July 18, 2014
    Hi, my name is Tshepo and i'm based in South africa. I'd like to set up a mining company, but I don't know where to start, like exploration of minerals and the cost of exploration. Could you give advice on how to start a mining enterprise.Please help
  • Er A.Kumar beginner adviser said on July 19, 2014
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  • Rama Rao said on July 21, 2014
    I want to start Ball Clay mining in andhrapradesh, with two partners suggest to establish as a firm to quarrying and supply of clay to the industries with in the vicinities. contact me on ramanapin@gmail.com/09441116093
  • matthews said on August 1, 2014
    For mining related issues in S.Africa you can contact mintek for advice. MINTEK General Contact: Contact Number: +27 11 709 4111, Fax Number: +27 11 793 2413 Physical Address: 200 Malibongwe Drive, Strijdom Park, Randburg
  • Mohamed Said said on August 18, 2014
    seriously searching for partners for Tin ore and wolfram mining located in southern region of Tanzania. I have a mining license and already established a company and a mining site with a proper camp and essential mining equipment and 39 new prospecting licenses. proven high deposits (reserves)of very good grade tin. looking for an investor to form partnership on very simple and friendly terms. any serious investor please call me on +96897616994 available on this number until 30th August 2014. thereafter I will be on +255653318631 in Tanzania. Mohamed.
  • koena said on August 20, 2014
    Hi pls help me I want to do businesses with a certain company at limpopo south africa on my grandfathers plot. they want beneficiaries to do business with them and in one of the beneficiaries
  • Siva Varadarajan said on August 27, 2014
    Hi Everyone, I have sound knowledge of Mine Planning and Production Engineer working in largest open pit(3) coal mine at Australia. Good business owners can utilize me for my skills and experience for running business in Australian Standards of exploration and optimized mine plan with advanced technology. I have good contacts in the field. We can negotiate the terms. Cheers! sivamining@gmail.com
  • Ashraf Ali J said on August 28, 2014
    Hello Everyone, We have our own mines at karnataka. We are looking for a business partner for mining business in INDIA. We need investors and we have all the approvals and licenses from government to get it going. Anyone Interested kindly do call us on the below numbers. Email ID : ashraf343@hotmail.com, Madan(Owner) : 7411923456, Ashraf : 9980227709
  • p.k.patel said on September 8, 2014
    I interested in mine of granite in odisa. But I have no knowledge of my industry. I want joint venture with knowledgeable party. Contact me on "tyatri75@gamail.com" with project report.
  • Jagan said on September 14, 2014
    I Have Export quality Jet black granite & color marble stone mines in a position to establish & run. If your interested in this project kindly reply E-mail Id: jpblack_odisha@yahoo.com. Investment for single mines is 35 lacs profit surely above 50lakhs per month. Kindly mention contact information if your giving a reply.
  • Nathan S said on September 19, 2014
    I have a Snow White Quartz mine and looking for the Market...If you have any idea, please email me: nmapambano@yahoo.com
  • hulisani said on September 19, 2014
    johannesburg gauteng, i want to know all the equipment that i should need to run a mining business
  • Sreeramulu pesala said on September 30, 2014
    Sir, I want to start related genuine business in this field, I can invest amount to become a partner/ investor. Send me complete project details. I am following Spritual/moral values in business also. so interested persons contact 09550512078-P.Sreeramulu Mail- b.k.sreeramulu@gmail.com
  • Narottam kumar said on October 21, 2014
    hi to all I am interested to start a granite mines in Jharkhand india and I want to know the contact person or agency who can help me out in this regard.
  • Javid said on November 10, 2014
    Hi.. I have red granite mine with wide range of red color and looking forward investor in my mine in Iran (machinery, transport, export, ...) awaiting for your offers via my e mail : javidj74@yahoo.com. Regards Javid
  • venkatadri reddy beginner adviser said on November 20, 2014
    Hi to all, I am looking to start new business , quartz Lumps and Iron ore materials and am looking Partners and Investors in my business. if any one there means contact me venkatadrireddyp@gmail.com +91 7032449527 ,

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  • venkat said on January 12, 2015
    Hi, I'm venkat from A.P. i very very interested in mining. I want to work with those class people. Even i want work related to mining ph..9059295929
  • Paul said on January 17, 2015
    Greetings, I have passion to start my own mine can you please help me with details where should I go and how do I start it. I'm passionate about Gold mining in South Africa. Thank you for your reply, Kinds regards, Tuelo P isaac Masombuka, Tshwane-Gauteng

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