IMC Group Consulting (IMC) has acquired 51% of SRG Services and Consultancy Private Ltd (SRG). This is a growing geological, mining and environmental consultancy based in Kolkata, India. SRG is especially known for its capabilities in geological modelling, mine planning and resource valuation, and has established itself as a premier, independent, mining consulting organisation in India. SRG has also developed international experience by providing consulting services in various countries such as Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, Oman, Mexico, DR Congo, Mozambique, Morocco and Liberia.

SRG is headed by Managing Director T N Gunaseelan. Existing directors V S Rao and Hemen Bhagawati will continue. Barry Edwards, Chris Wells and Arif Anwar from IMC have joined the board of SRG. The SRG team numbers about 30 of which the majority are qualified professionals. T N Gunaseelan has also joined the board of IMC.

IMC offers a broad spectrum of services in the environmental, mining, minerals, engineering and energy industries world wide, and is a recognised world leader in its field. Headquartered in Nottinghamshire, UK, with other offices in London, Essen, Moscow and associate companies in South Africa, IMC’s acquisition of SRG will bring a permanent Indian presence. IMC leads the international mining activities of it’s parent company DMT. Currently IMC has active projects in more than 30 countries.