Dr. Ali Ghani Zadeh Zarghami

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

Industrial and mining view for presenting mining engineering expertise
150+Projects
30+Courses
PhDMining
Profile

Professional Profile

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.

Reserve Evaluation and Production Planning

Accurate evaluation of mineral reserves and development of production plans based on mining operational indicators.

Technical and Economic Evaluation of Mining Projects

Technical and economic analysis of mining projects focused on risk reduction and improved investment efficiency.

Mining Royalty Estimation and Mine Valuation

Calculation of mining royalties and economic valuation of mines based on real data and professional standards.

Mine Design and Blasting Patterns

Engineering mine design and development of optimized blasting patterns to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Open-Pit and Underground Mine Design

Pit, ramp and road design, production planning, and reserve modeling using specialized software.

Drilling and Blasting

Blast pattern design, specific charge calculation, cost reduction, and control of operational parameters.

Rock Mechanics

Stability analysis, block failure, joint mapping, stress analysis, and rock-mechanics designs.

Reserve Evaluation and Geostatistics

Exploration grid design, reserve estimation, 3D modeling, and exploration data analysis.

Feasibility Studies and Engineering Economics

Preparation of BP and FS studies, financial analysis, valuation, COMFAR work, and project sensitivity analysis.

Mining Software and Automation

Septaria, SurSoft, monitoring, dispatching, and development of mining calculation tools.

Resume

Resume and Background

Personal Information and Education

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.

1. mshkhsat frdi

Name: Ali Ghani Zadeh Zarghami

Academic Degree: PhD in Mining Extraction Engineering and Rock Mechanics

2. BSc Mining Extraction Engineering

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.

3. MSc Mining Extraction Engineering

Faculty of Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Tehran — Thesis: Design and construction of a machinery monitoring and dispatching system in mines.

4. PhD astkhraj mine v Rock Mechanics

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.

5. thsilat janbi

BSc in Information Technology Engineering (Programming), Iran Informatics University.

National Honors and Publications

Books, software, honors, and national activities

National Honors and Publications

Professional honors, book authorship, and development of software solutions in mining and related industries.

1. svabq hrfh-ai mli

  • Lecturer at universities, Iran Mining Engineering Organization, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and provincial centers
  • Member of the technical and engineering plan review board of Tehran Province Industry, Mine and Trade Organization

2. talifat tkhssi

  • Author of “Self-Study Guide for Surfer 7.02 Engineering Software” (2003)
  • Author of “Collection of Software in Mining Engineering and Geosciences” (2005)
  • Author of “Technical and Economic Analysis of Projects with COMFAR III” (under editing/printing)

3. dstavrdhai technical v nrm-afzari

  • Designer and consultant for mining machinery monitoring and dispatching systems in the Sungun Copper Mine project
  • Designer of Septaria software
  • Development of SurSoft software for drilling, blasting, and technical/economic mine calculations

4. bhinh-sazi amliat mine

  • Presentation of optimized drilling and blasting patterns in the Sungun, Miduk, and Chah Firouzeh copper mines
  • Cost reduction and increased mining operation efficiency

Technical Skills

Mine design, rock mechanics, software, and programming

Technical Skills

Specialized capabilities in mine design, rock mechanics, engineering economics, mining software, and analytical tools.

1. design v brnamh-rizi mine

  • Open-pit/underground mine design
  • Dimension-stone mine design
  • Production planning with NPV Scheduler and MaxPit
  • Ramp design and internal haulage system design

2. hfari, anfjar v Rock Mechanics

  • Design of blasting patterns in open-pit and underground mines
  • Work with Delpat and DBS Blasting
  • Rock mechanics modeling and analysis with Phase2, Unwedge, FLAC, UDEC, and Dips
  • Stability studies

3. aktshaf, zkhair v zmin-Amar

  • Exploration operations
  • Reserve evaluation
  • Geostatistical modeling
  • Design of exploration grids using tools such as Leapfrog

4. analysis technical/economic v nrm-afzar

  • Technical and economic calculations
  • feasibility studies (BP & FS) baCOMFAR
  • Surveying with Surfer, AutoCAD, SDRMap, and GPS
  • Familiarity with operations research, project management, and programming in C++, VB, and Python

Technical, Economic, and Mine Design Plans

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.

1. analysis technical v economic project-ha

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.

2. studies feasibility studies v consulting srasri

anjam studies feasibility studies v analysis economic brai bish az 500 project v araih trh-hai tvjihi; hmkari consulting-ai ba bish az 500 vahd snati v minei dr kshvr.

3. mine design v mdl-sazi zkhair

Exploration grid design, geostatistics, geological log design, reserve estimation, underground reserve modeling, and familiarity with the JORC standard.

4. design astkhraj v amliat mine

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.

Teaching Background and Courses

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.

1. tdris danshgahi v drvs mhndsi

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.

2. Amvzsh nrm-afzarhai tkhssi mine

Instructor of specialized COMFAR III, Datamine, Surpac, Surfer, and other technical and economic mining software courses at national and provincial levels.

3. brgzari dvrh-hai sazmani v hrfh-ai

Specialized courses for the Mining Engineering Organization, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and private organizations in mine design and operation.

4. srfsl dvrh-hai brgzarshdh

Mine ramp and road design, production planning with NPV, COMFAR, Datamine, Surfer, GPS, machinery monitoring and dispatching, and blast design.

5. gvahinamh-ha v dvrh-hai mrbigri

Holds certificates and instructor experience in COMFAR III, Datamine, and international courses related to mining engineering.

Research, Studies, and Service Background

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.

1. thqiqat karbrdi dr design v astkhraj

Analysis of parameters affecting dimension-stone mine design and presentation of extraction patterns to improve operational efficiency.

2. pzhvhsh dr bhinh-sazi anfjar

Analysis and optimization of blasting parameters in surface mines to reduce costs and improve technical efficiency.

3. tvsah sistm-hai kntrl v dispaching

Design and implementation of control, monitoring, and dispatching systems for mining machinery and sensitivity analysis of haulage parameters.

4. tvsah abzarhai nrm-afzari tkhssi

Development of the SurSoft web system for recording, reporting, and performing technical and economic mine calculations in an integrated platform.

5. svabq khdmati v consulting-ai

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.

Scientific Articles and Book Publications

Domestic and international papers and published books

Scientific Articles and Book Publications

A summary of domestic/international scientific papers and published books.

1. mqalat almi kharji v chap ktab

  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Presenting the WRM Index to Calculate the Quality of Rock Mass in Powder Drilling, 12th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference, 20-21 February 2024.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A, Shahriar K, Goshtasbi K, Akbari A. Sensitivity analysis of specific charge and specific drilling by changing the compositions of Burden, Spacing, Stemming Length and Sub-Drilling in order to reduce the costs of blasting operations. 12th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference, 20-21 February 2024.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A, Shahriar K, Goshtasbi K, Akbari A. An investigation into the extremum points of the specific charge for presentation of models to calculate burden in three copper mines in Iran. 1st National Conference of Modeling in Mining Engineering, Iran; 2018.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A, Shahriar K, Goshtasbi K, Akbari A. Assessing the most important economic parameters of surface mine blasting using ANP method. 4th National Open Pit Mining Conference, Kerman University; 2017.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A, Shahriar K, Goshtasbi K, Akbari A. A model to calculate blasting costs using hole diameter, uniaxial compressive strength, and joint set orientation. Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), V.118, 2018, p869-877.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A, Shahriar K, Goshtasbi K, Akbari A. A New Technical and Economic model to Calculate Specific Charge and Specific Drilling. Journal of Mining and Environment (JME), DOI: 10.22044/jme.2020.9527.1864, 2020.
  • Book: Collection of Software in Mining Engineering and Geosciences, Tehran Technical Institute Publications, 2005.
  • Book: Self-study book for Surfer 7.02 Engineering software, Geological and Exploitation Explorations Publications of Iran, 2003.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Calculation of specific charge with reduction of blasting cost in Chah Gaz iron mine, Pardazesh Journal Metal and Mine, 2014.

2. mqalat almi dakhli

  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Capacities and capabilities of the mining sector and review of synergistic strategies, National Conference on Mineral Sciences, Sari, Iran, September 2014.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. New technologies and modern processing methods in lead and zinc industry, Samt Daily, 2017.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Long-term strategies are preventing populist schemes, Tejarat Farda weekly, 2017.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Necessity of paying attention to the correct way of taxation and royalty in mining, Samt Special Issue, 2017.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Introduction to Anfo explosive material and geomechanical behavior of stones, 4th Iron Ore Conference, 2016.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. Minimizing mining costs through principle blasting, The Samt Daily, 2016.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. A Survey of the Lead and Zinc World Market, Tejarat Farda weekly, 2016.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. The role of e-commerce and IT in the success of mining companies, Pardazesh, 2016.
  • Ghanizadeh Zarghami A. How to increase productivity and reduce the cost of iron ore production, Pardazesh, 2015.
Projects

Consulting and Project Management Experience

Projects are categorized into industrial and mining groups for easier review.

Technical and Engineering Projects in the Country’s Mining Sector

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.

1. Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns at Sungun Copper Mine

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

2. Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns at Miduk Copper Mine

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

3. Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns at Chah Firouzeh Copper Mine

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

4. Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns at Chah Gaz Iron Ore Mine

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

5. Design and implementation of drilling and blasting patterns at Gol Gohar Iron Ore Mine

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

6. Dandi Iron Ore Mine

Orebody modeling, design of extraction faces, and mine production planning using Datamine and NPV Scheduler.

Project Location: Zanjan

Operator / Employer: Zamin Kavan Qarn Company

7. North Sungun Polymetal Mine

Orebody model design, reserve estimation, and geostatistical analysis using Surfer and Datamine.

Project Location: East Azerbaijan

Operator / Employer: Zamin Kavan Qarn Company

8. Chah Choghuk Iron Ore Mine

Design of extraction fronts, production planning, and mine modeling using Surpac, NPV Scheduler, and Datamine.

Project Location: Hormozgan

Operator / Employer: Kavosh Hadid Company

9. Chah Choghuk Iron Ore Processing Plant

Feasibility studies and technical-economic analysis of the project using COMFAR III software.

Project Location: Hormozgan

Operator / Employer: Kavosh Hadid Company

10. Chromite and Manganese Mine

Exploration-phase studies, geological review of the area, and initial mine feasibility assessment.

Project Location: Hormozgan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Mohammadi

11. Torbat Heydarieh Manganese Mine

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

12. Exploration Study Phase for Zanjan Copper Mines

Technical site visit, preliminary reviews, and ore estimation with geostatistical methods using Surfer and Datamine.

Project Location: Zanjan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Ghanbari

13. Exploration Study Phase for Metal Mines in Sistan and Baluchestan

Feasibility studies, preliminary exploration reviews, and initial evaluation of mining areas.

Project Location: Sistan and Baluchestan

Operator / Employer: Pars Novin Company

14. Exploration Study Phase for Ardabil Manganese Mine

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

15. Exploration Study Phase for Yazd Iron Areas

Verification of information provided for selling the areas and performing mine valuation calculations.

Project Location: Yazd

Operator / Employer: Mr. Engineer Dehatian

16. Boyeri Sand and Gravel Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design suited to capacity and operating conditions.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Afrashteh

17. Kerend Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized design software.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Mehdiabadi

18. Anjir Baghi Asphalt Production Plant

Mine design, plant facility design, and project economic calculations using COMFAR III software.

Project Location: Hamedan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Haseli

19. Jarquyeh Ramsheh Travertine Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized software.

Project Location: Isfahan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Mohammadi

20. Abshar Mighan Coal Mine

Design of ventilation network, compressor calculations, and preparation of required technical mine maps.

Project Location: Shahrood

Operator / Employer: Abshar Mighan Cooperative Company

21. Assaluyeh Rubble Stone Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Ahmadi

22. Gohareh Talandasht Dolomite Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions using specialized design tools.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Alizadeh

23. Aznab Mianrahan Red Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Dariushi

24. Ab-Zaluyeh Iron Ore Mine

Orebody modeling, reserve evaluation, and design of extraction faces using Datamine software.

Project Location: Kerman

Operator / Employer: Mr. Shahabinejad

25. Kharak Sand and Gravel Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Khoshbar

26. Foundry Dolomite Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design suited to operational needs.

Project Location: Markazi

Operator / Employer: Mr. Asadi-Majd

27. Everest Travertine Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Mazandaran

Operator / Employer: Mr. Javaherkalam

28. Siah-Chal Damavand Coal Mine

Ventilation network design, compressor calculations, and preparation of coal hypsometric and mine topographic maps.

Project Location: Tehran

Operator / Employer: Almas Vazin Damavand Company

29. Arous-Paran Rubble Stone Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Tehran

Operator / Employer: Mr. Ghandali-Doust

30. Anjirak Talandasht Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Dariushi

31. North Tang Nakhl Sand and Gravel Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Dehghannejad

32. Barpalang Natural Bitumen Mine

Exploration-phase studies, geophysical operations, preparation of geological maps, feasibility studies, and evaluation of mineral layers.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Ms. Gorgin

33. Sar-Asiab Rubble Stone Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Semnan

Operator / Employer: Ms. Momeni

34. Shurjeh Ipak Barite Mine

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

35. Gardeh-No Kerend Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Mehdiabadi

36. Abdan Sand and Gravel Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Khandel

37. Hir Cream Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Qazvin

Operator / Employer: Zagros Miners Company

38. Ahjar Sang Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Ahjar Sang Company

39. Sararood Olya Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Mr. Bagheri

40. Kuh Nesar Marble Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Kermanshah

Operator / Employer: Ms. Hekmatabadi

41. Azizkandi Travertine Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: West Azerbaijan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Sardari

42. Sefidlat Marble and Rubble Stone Mine

Design of extraction faces and technical calculations of optimal extraction block dimensions.

Project Location: Semnan

Operator / Employer: Mr. Binaei

43. Tang Hikh Sand and Gravel Mine

Mine design and crushing plant facility design.

Project Location: Bushehr

Operator / Employer: Mr. Shemirani

44. Other Mining Projects

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.

Other Technical and Engineering Projects in the Country’s Industrial Sector

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.

1. Consulting and economic calculations for construction and production of multi-passenger aircraft

Economic and financial analysis, review of costs and revenues, profitability evaluation, and preparation of project investment calculations using software COMFAR III.

Project Location: Tehran
Executor / Operator: Fajr Aviation Company; Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics

2. Consulting and technical-economic calculations for the JK structure and polystyrene production plan

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.

Project Location: Parand
Executor / Operator: Sabok Sazan Sari Company

3. consulting v mhasbat economic mjtma adari v tjari 17 tbqh

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.

Project Location: Tehran
Executor / Operator: Mr. Kolahmoui

4. Consulting and economic calculations for a copper cable production plan

Economic studies, analysis of raw material and production costs, revenue estimation, investment return evaluation, and preparation of project financial calculations using software COMFAR III.

Project Location: Marvdasht, Shiraz
Executor / Operator: Fars Engineering Company

5. Consulting and economic calculations for importing electrical converters

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.

Project Location: Tehran
Executor / Operator: Mr. Jabbari

6. Consulting and economic calculations for a Siporex production plant

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.

Project Location: Erbil, Iraq
Executor / Operator: Hiwalred Company

7. Consulting and economic calculations for a glass bottle production plant

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.

Project Location: Sonqor
Executor / Operator: Hiwalred Company

8. Other Industrial Projects

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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Contact

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For specialized consulting in mine design, rock mechanics, drilling and blasting, reserve evaluation, and technical-economic calculations, please contact us through the channels below.

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