The Company’s portfolio of assets comprises:

Surda Mine – The Company has the benefit of an alliance with Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL – a Government of India enterprise) with the initial focus on identifying existing operations and areas where large-scale mineralisation has been proven. IRL has re-opened the Surda Mine with an initial objective of delivering annual production of 4,500 tonnes of copper metal in concentrate. More information>>

Exploration MOU – benefit of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for general exploration on HCL’s various leases including tenure around the Surda Mine and around HCL’s current operations at Malanjkhand and Khetri. More information>>

Aravalli Project – The Company has acquired two Reconnaissance Permits (RPs) in Rajasthan (north western India). The Aravalli Proterozoic metamorphic belt is prospective for copper, lead, zinc as well as gold. IRL has recently completed a reconnaissance drilling program with positive results. More information>>

Askot Project – IRL has taken a placement comprising about 17% of the share capital of Pebble Creek Mining Ltd. (TSX-V – PEB), a Canadian company listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange.  Pebble Creek’s main asset is the Askot Project: a VMS deposit of copper, lead, zinc, gold and silver mineralisation in northern India.  Pebble Creek is currently compiling a resource estimation.  More information>>

Diamonds – The Company’s diamond initiative focuses on the Bhandara Diamond Project which currently consists of five granted RPs in Orissa, as well as three RP applications in Chhattisgarh, located in the region of several kimberlite fields. In addition bulk sampling is planned at two diamondiferous kimberlites on IRL’s granted PLs of the Dharwar Project in Andhra Pradesh.  More information>>

Coal/Iron Ore – As has happened in China, India’s rapidly growing economy is driving a surge in demand for power and steel. IRL is currently seeking suitable projects for rights to explore and develop coal or iron ore in India. More information>>