Methods of Mining Geology and Estimation of Ore Reserves

Dr Murthy obtained a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Geology from Andhra University, India, first class first rank with three awards. He holds three doctoral degrees in Geology, Geostatistics and Musicology.He joined the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd., India, as an executive trainee. He then held the position of general manager and established the Centre of Geostatistics. He has also worked at the Ministry of Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia and Essar Steel India. He has travelled extensively, estimating ore worldwide.He was awarded the Austrian Government Merit Scholarship to study at Montanistische Hochschule, Leoben, Austria, and a French Government Scholarship to study at the Centre de Geostatistique, Fontainebleau, France. He has published around 60 articles on geology and geostatistics in national and international journals and won the National Mineral Award (1992–93), Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the SAAEG's (South Asian Association of Economic Geologists) Life Time Achievement Award in 2017.