Subham Roy

About Subham Roy

A mining and metals professional with over a decade of experience, I specialize in building resource security strategies, driving large-scale mineral development programs, and aligning exploration initiatives with long-term business and national mineral priorities. My experience spans critical minerals, base metals, and bulk commodities, with a strong focus on integrating technical excellence with commercial and strategic outcomes.Currently, as Technical Head – Critical Minerals & Copper in Hindalco Industries Limited, I lead strategic initiatives related to acquisition, evaluation, and development of bauxite, critical mineral, and copper assets. My role involves supporting mineral block auctions - Technical and Financial due diligence, engaging in policy advocacy with government stakeholders, and designing exploration strategies for newly secured greenfield copper block. I focus on strengthening long-term resource security, enabling sustainable supply chains, and supporting future-ready mining ecosystems.Previously, at Hindalco Industries Limited, where I served as Assistant General Manager – Geology and Mine Planning, I played a pivotal role in strengthening bauxite resource strategy and long-term raw material security for alumina and aluminium operations. I led large-scale bauxite exploration and drilling campaigns, supported brownfield resource expansion, and contributed to the evaluation and development of new bauxite assets. I also spearheaded technology-driven transformation initiatives, implemented digital resource modeling and planning frameworks, and mentored multidisciplinary geology and mine planning teams across multiple mining operations.Earlier in my career,in Hindustan Zinc Limited, I built strong operational and technical expertise in exploration drilling, geological and geotechnical logging, mineral resource estimation, and integrated mine planning. My work has consistently contributed to improving drilling efficiency, enhancing productivity, optimizing ore recovery, and strengthening safety performance.My core expertise includes techno-commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, mineral resource and reserve strategy, greenfield and brownfield project development, and integrated mine planning for both open-pit and underground operations. Recognized for driving digital innovation and sustainable mining practices, I bring a strategic, solutions-oriented leadership approach focused on operational excellence and value-driven resource development.

Experience

1. Head - Technical and Exploration (Copper & Critical Minerals) - Mining and Minerals Corporate

   Hindalco Industries Limited

   May 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Leading strategic acquisition and development of bauxite, copper, critical, and strategic mineral assets to strengthen long-term resource security and business growth for Hindalco Industries Limited.• Driving policy advocacy initiatives for bauxite, copper, critical, and strategic minerals to support regulatory alignment, auction pipeline development, and national resource security priorities.• Leading end-to-end mineral block acquisition through auction processes including block identification, data room evaluation, techno-commercial due diligence, bid strategy formulation, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance.• Designing and executing exploration strategies for greenfield copper block, including drilling programs, resource modelling, geological reporting, and statutory approvals.• Leading technical evaluation, feasibility studies, and mine planning inputs for domestic and international copper mineral asset development opportunities.• Developing long-term mineral resource and supply chain strategies aligned with downstream refinery and metal production requirements of Aluminium and Copper.• Driving digital transformation initiative in exploration through AI/ML based borehole prediction & Resource estimation tool development• Managing exploration CAPEX and OPEX planning, ensuring cost optimization, operational efficiency, and investment viability.• Establishing governance frameworks for exploration QA/QC, data validation, and compliance with global mineral resource reporting standards.• Building strategic partnerships with exploration agencies, global mining companies, consultants, and research institutions to strengthen acquisition and exploration capabilities.

Education

• Ramakrishna mission Boys' Home High School, Rahara

  Madhyamik Examination (Xth Standard)

  1997 — 2007

• Jadavpur University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology/Earth Science, General

  2009 — 2012

• Jadavpur University

  Master of Science - MS, Applied Geology

  2012 — 2014

• Barrackpore Govt. High School

  Higher Secondary, Science

  2007 — 2009