Synopsis This publication covers 26 technical papers in 296 pages authored by experts which were presented in the MGMI International Conference on Emerging Challenges in Mining Industry held on 26-27 September 2003. The main topics covered are underground mining technology, opencast mining, environmental management, mineral beneficiation and challenges to mining industry. MGMI, which is providing useful service to the mineral industry since 1906, has brought out this publication for the benefit of practicing mining engineers, administrators, policy makers, consultants, academicians, research scientists etc. This will provide direction to the mineral industry for meeting the challenges of the competitiveness in the emerging business scenario of tomorrow.