(1)

It shall be the duty of the geologist to conduct prospecting operations in accordance with the provisions of these rules.

(2)

The geologist referred to in rule 55 shall -

(a) be responsible for periodic updating of minerals resources, maintenance of bore cores or samples and bore hole logs;

(b) plan for conservation of mineral resources and optimal utilisation of the minerals and ores in the mining leases;

(c) prepare a scheme of prospecting and carry out the investigation operation as per the scheme;

(d) prepare the necessary geological maps, plans and sections which are required to delineate the ore body;

(e) carry out petrological and mineralogical studies of host rock and mineralised zones;

(f) calculate ore reserves and its grade;

(g) be responsible for providing all the necessary information required for controlling the quality or grade of the minerals produced;

(h) maintain proper records of the prospecting operations and records of sinking of shafts and boreholes as provided under these rules;

(i) work out the appropriate method of sampling and ensure preparation of samples accordingly;

(j) maintain an assay plan in cases of underground workings;

(k) maintain all technical data for determining the shape and size of each stope block;

(l) update the reserve figures, grade-wise and category-wise at the end of every year in case of a working mine;

(m) identify the associated rocks and minerals and maintain proper records of the stacks of non-salable or subgrade ores and minerals produced;

(n) carry out all such orders and directions as may be given in writing under these rules by the Controller General or the authorised officer of the State Government and shall forward a copy of all such orders or directions to the holder of the prospecting licence or prospecting license-cum-mining lease or mining lease, as the case may be.