Open-Pit and Underground Mine Design
Pit, ramp and road design, production planning, and reserve modeling using specialized software.
PhD in Mining Extraction Engineering and Rock Mechanics
University lecturer and instructor at the Mining Engineering Organization
CEO and Chairman of the Board of Zamin Kavan Qarn Company
Board Member of Qarn Holding
Board Member of Fidar Farmed Sadir Qarn Company
Member of the Center of Official Justice Experts of the Judiciary
Member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
Member of Tehran Province Mining Engineering Organization
Specialist in mine design and blast operation design
Mineral reserve evaluation, mine valuation, and technical-economic calculations
Dr. Ali Ghani Zadeh Zarghami, with specialized education in mining extraction engineering and rock mechanics, works in open-pit and underground mine design, blast design, reserve evaluation, rock mechanics, feasibility studies, and technical-economic analysis of mining and industrial projects.
Accurate evaluation of mineral reserves and development of production plans based on mining operational indicators.
Technical and economic analysis of mining projects focused on risk reduction and improved investment efficiency.
Calculation of mining royalties and economic valuation of mines based on real data and professional standards.
Engineering mine design and development of optimized blasting patterns to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Pit, ramp and road design, production planning, and reserve modeling using specialized software.
Blast pattern design, specific charge calculation, cost reduction, and control of operational parameters.
Stability analysis, block failure, joint mapping, stress analysis, and rock-mechanics designs.
Exploration grid design, reserve estimation, 3D modeling, and exploration data analysis.
Preparation of BP and FS studies, financial analysis, valuation, COMFAR work, and project sensitivity analysis.
Septaria, SurSoft, monitoring, dispatching, and development of mining calculation tools.
University education, theses, and supplementary education
Personal Information and Education
An overview of personal information and educational background in mining extraction engineering and rock mechanics.
Name: Ali Ghani Zadeh Zarghami
Academic Degree: PhD in Mining Extraction Engineering and Rock Mechanics
Faculty of Mining and Geophysics, Shahrood University of Technology — Thesis: Design of Septaria software to calculate safety factor and bench failure probability in open-pit mines.
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Tehran — Thesis: Design and construction of a machinery monitoring and dispatching system in mines.
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Tehran — Dissertation: Presenting a technical and economic model to calculate ANFO specific charge in drilling and blasting operations in Iranian copper mines.
BSc in Information Technology Engineering (Programming), Iran Informatics University.
Books, software, honors, and national activities
National Honors and Publications
Professional honors, book authorship, and development of software solutions in mining and related industries.
Mine design, rock mechanics, software, and programming
Technical Skills
Specialized capabilities in mine design, rock mechanics, engineering economics, mining software, and analytical tools.
COMFAR, feasibility studies, JORC, mine planning and design
Technical, Economic, and Mine Design Plans
A summary of consulting, design, and economic analysis services in industrial and mining projects with a data-driven decision-making approach.
Mastery of engineering economics principles and COMFAR III (UNIDO), analysis of technical/engineering projects, and production process design from planning to permits and financial facilities.
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Exploration grid design, geostatistics, geological log design, reserve estimation, underground reserve modeling, and familiarity with the JORC standard.
Design of extraction methods and production planning for surface mines, technical calculations, ramp and internal haulage system design, and design consulting with Datamine, Leapfrog, and Surpac.
Universities, organizations, and specialized mining engineering courses
Teaching Background and Courses
A summary of university teaching, specialized training, and mining engineering courses at national and provincial levels.
Teaching statics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, engineering economics, drilling and blasting, and programming at Shahrood University of Technology, the University of Applied Science and Technology, and training institutes.
Instructor of specialized COMFAR III, Datamine, Surpac, Surfer, and other technical and economic mining software courses at national and provincial levels.
Specialized courses for the Mining Engineering Organization, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and private organizations in mine design and operation.
Mine ramp and road design, production planning with NPV, COMFAR, Datamine, Surfer, GPS, machinery monitoring and dispatching, and blast design.
Holds certificates and instructor experience in COMFAR III, Datamine, and international courses related to mining engineering.
Research, development, domestic and international consulting
Research, Studies, and Service Background
A structured overview of research, development, and specialized service experience in domestic and international mining projects.
Analysis of parameters affecting dimension-stone mine design and presentation of extraction patterns to improve operational efficiency.
Analysis and optimization of blasting parameters in surface mines to reduce costs and improve technical efficiency.
Design and implementation of control, monitoring, and dispatching systems for mining machinery and sensitivity analysis of haulage parameters.
Development of the SurSoft web system for recording, reporting, and performing technical and economic mine calculations in an integrated platform.
Cooperation with the Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran and the Ministry of Industries and Mines, and work as a technical consultant/project manager in companies such as Pars Olang, Mobin, and Zamin Kavan Qarn; with international project experience including Turkey and Australia.
Domestic and international papers and published books
Scientific Articles and Book Publications
A summary of domestic/international scientific papers and published books.
Projects are categorized into industrial and mining groups for easier review.
Design, management, evaluation, modeling, and technical-economic calculations for mining projects
Consulting, management, design, and technical-economic calculation experience in mining projects
Below are selected projects for which consulting, technical management, mine design, modeling, reserve evaluation, feasibility studies, extraction operation design, technical-economic analysis, and production planning services were performed.
Design and implementation of the monitoring and dispatching system for loading and haulage machinery at Sungun Copper Mine, Ahar, in cooperation with Zamin Kavan Qarn Company and Pars Olang Company, for installation on machinery and optimization of mining fleet management.
Project Location: East Azerbaijan
Operator / Employer: Mobin Road Construction and Mining Company
Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns suited to rock-mass geomechanical conditions, aimed at optimizing specific charge, improving fragmentation, increasing extraction efficiency, and controlling blasting side effects including vibration and operational safety.
Project Location: Kerman
Operator / Employer: Mobin Road Construction and Mining Company
Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns suited to geological conditions and rock-mass characteristics, aimed at increasing extraction efficiency, optimizing explosive consumption, improving fragmentation quality, and controlling environmental and operational blast effects.
Project Location: Kerman
Operator / Employer: Mobin Road Construction and Mining Company
Design and execution of drilling and blasting operations with an engineering approach to match rock-mass characteristics, reduce operating costs, optimize specific charge, control blast vibration, and improve safety and productivity in the mining process.
Project Location: Yazd
Operator / Employer: Mobin Road Construction and Mining Company
Engineering design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns focused on optimizing the extraction process, increasing operational efficiency, improving rock fragmentation, managing explosive consumption, and controlling blast side effects in the mine environment.
Project Location: Kerman
Operator / Employer: Mobin Road Construction and Mining Company
Orebody modeling, design of extraction faces, and mine production planning using Datamine and NPV Scheduler.
Project Location: Zanjan
Operator / Employer: Zamin Kavan Qarn Company
Orebody model design, reserve estimation, and geostatistical analysis using Surfer and Datamine.
Project Location: East Azerbaijan
Operator / Employer: Zamin Kavan Qarn Company
Design of extraction fronts, production planning, and mine modeling using Surpac, NPV Scheduler, and Datamine.
Project Location: Hormozgan
Operator / Employer: Kavosh Hadid Company
Feasibility studies and technical-economic analysis of the project using COMFAR III software.
Project Location: Hormozgan
Operator / Employer: Kavosh Hadid Company
Exploration-phase studies, geological review of the area, and initial mine feasibility assessment.
Project Location: Hormozgan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Mohammadi
Design of an optimized blast network and technical studies of mine wall slope stability using rock mechanics software.
Project Location: South Khorasan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Engineer Tabrizi
Technical site visit, preliminary reviews, and ore estimation with geostatistical methods using Surfer and Datamine.
Project Location: Zanjan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Ghanbari
Feasibility studies, preliminary exploration reviews, and initial evaluation of mining areas.
Project Location: Sistan and Baluchestan
Operator / Employer: Pars Novin Company
Review of existing plans, updating mine technical data, and new designs for ramps and internal mine roads.
Project Location: Ardabil
Operator / Employer: Pars Novin Company
Verification of information provided for selling the areas and performing mine valuation calculations.
Project Location: Yazd
Operator / Employer: Mr. Engineer Dehatian
Mine design and crushing plant facility design suited to capacity and operating conditions.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Afrashteh
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized design software.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Mehdiabadi
Mine design, plant facility design, and project economic calculations using COMFAR III software.
Project Location: Hamedan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Haseli
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized software.
Project Location: Isfahan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Mohammadi
Design of ventilation network, compressor calculations, and preparation of required technical mine maps.
Project Location: Shahrood
Operator / Employer: Abshar Mighan Cooperative Company
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Ahmadi
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized design tools.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Alizadeh
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Dariushi
Orebody modeling, reserve evaluation, and design of extraction faces using Datamine software.
Project Location: Kerman
Operator / Employer: Mr. Shahabinejad
Mine design and crushing plant facility design.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Khoshbar
Mine design and crushing plant facility design suited to operational needs.
Project Location: Markazi
Operator / Employer: Mr. Asadi-Majd
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Mazandaran
Operator / Employer: Mr. Javaherkalam
Ventilation network design, compressor calculations, and preparation of coal hypsometric and mine topographic maps.
Project Location: Tehran
Operator / Employer: Almas Vazin Damavand Company
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Tehran
Operator / Employer: Mr. Ghandali-Doust
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Dariushi
Mine design and crushing plant facility design.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Dehghannejad
Exploration-phase studies, geophysical operations, preparation of geological maps, feasibility studies, and evaluation of mineral layers.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Ms. Gorgin
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Semnan
Operator / Employer: Ms. Momeni
Geological studies, review of vein continuity, analysis of ore extraction method, and preparation of an extraction map for optimized advance.
Project Location: Tehran
Operator / Employer: Mr. Taghaddosi
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Mehdiabadi
Mine design and crushing plant facility design.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Khandel
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Qazvin
Operator / Employer: Zagros Miners Company
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Ahjar Sang Company
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Mr. Bagheri
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Kermanshah
Operator / Employer: Ms. Hekmatabadi
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: West Azerbaijan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Sardari
Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.
Project Location: Semnan
Operator / Employer: Mr. Binaei
Mine design and crushing plant facility design.
Project Location: Bushehr
Operator / Employer: Mr. Shemirani
In addition to the above, dozens of other mining projects have also been completed in design, evaluation, planning, technical and economic studies, crushing facility design, rock mechanics analysis, and operational consulting.
Consulting, feasibility studies, financial analysis, and economic calculations for industrial projects
Consulting and technical-economic calculation experience in industrial projects
Below are selected industrial projects for which consulting, technical review, financial analysis, economic calculations, cost and revenue management, profitability evaluation, and investment reports were prepared.
Economic and financial analysis, review of costs and revenues, profitability evaluation, and preparation of project investment calculations using software COMFAR III.
Technical and economic review of the plan, production cost analysis, revenue estimation, profitability evaluation, and preparation of the project financial report using software COMFAR III.
Preparation of project economic analysis, calculation of investment and operating costs, review of projected revenues, profitability evaluation, and preparation of the financial report using software COMFAR III.
Economic studies, analysis of raw material and production costs, revenue estimation, investment return evaluation, and preparation of project financial calculations using software COMFAR III.
Economic review of the import process, analysis of costs, revenues, and profit margin, financial risk evaluation, and preparation of the project justification report using software COMFAR III.
Financial and economic analyses, review of construction and production costs, calculation of operating revenues, profitability evaluation, and preparation of an investment report using software COMFAR III.
Preparation of project economic studies, production cost analysis, revenue and profitability review, cost management, and preparation of the project financial report using software COMFAR III.
In addition to the above projects, dozens of other industrial projects have also been completed in consulting, feasibility studies, technical and economic calculations, financial analysis, valuation, and investment feasibility review.
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