Tanveer Ashraf

I am a senior mining professional with over two decades of experience at Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), currently serving as Deputy General Manager (HSE). I specialize in managing large-scale mining operations, ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance, and overseeing projects across coal, salt, and silica mines throughout Pakistan. My career reflects progressive leadership from apprentice engineer to executive management, combining technical expertise with strategic oversight of mineral exploitation and corporate affairs.

Professional Experience Summary

• Over 21 years with Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), progressing from Apprentice Mining Engineer to Deputy General Manager (Projects).
• Leadership Roles:
  • Currently serving as DGM (Projects) and former as DGM (HSE) at PMDC Head Office, Islamabad, overseeing as New Mines Design & Development, Development Operations and formerly as health, safety, and environment across mining operations.
  • Previously held positions as Chief Mining Engineer, Project Manager, and Mine Manager, managing diverse mineral projects including coal, salt, and silica sand.
• Operational Management: Directed mining operations at major sites such as Khewra Salt Mines, Warcha Salt Mines, Kalabagh Salt Mines, Degari Collieries, and Sor-Range Collieries, ensuring production efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Project Oversight: Managed large-scale mining projects across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, including coal mining at Lakhra and silica sand quarries at Thana Baula Khan.
• Safety & Compliance: Specialized in mine safety, rescue operations, and regulatory adherence, supported by professional certifications in coal mining and underground mining supervision.
• Team & Resource Management: Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineering sections, and balancing technical and administrative responsibilities.
• Strategic Contributions: Played a pivotal role in corporate affairs, operational planning, and long-term mineral exploitation strategies for PMDC.

Education Summary

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mining & Mineral Engineering – University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1995–2000).

  Core foundation in mining operations, mineral processing, and engineering principles.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management – Allama Iqbal Open University (2009–2011).

  Strengthened leadership, organizational management, and strategic HR skills for large-scale mining enterprises.

• First Class Certificate of Competency, Coal Mining – Inspectorate of Mineral Development Department, Government of Punjab (2007).

  Professional certification enabling senior-level responsibility in coal mining operations.

• Mining Sirdar Certificate, Underground Coal Mining – Inspectorate of Mineral Department, Government of Balochistan (2004).

  Specialized qualification for underground coal mining safety and supervision.

• Partial MSc Coursework, Software Engineering – University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (2000–2002).

  Exposure to software systems and engineering concepts, complementing technical and operational