Prasanajit Mishra
Prasanjit Mishra is an Indian mining engineering and geotechnical engineering expert based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Shanvi Resources and Mining Today, where he focuses on delivering strategic mining solutions built on transparency and innovation. With experience in open-pit mining, project planning, and exploration, Mishra has established himself as a business leader in the mining and resources sector.
Early Life
Prasanjit Mishra was born on 17 July 1986 in Odisha, India. He pursued his education in mining engineering and management, building a foundation for his career in mining consultancy and entrepreneurship.
Education
- High School Certification, Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
- Diploma in Mining Technology, State Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (SCTE & VT), Odisha
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata
- Executive Programme in Business/Corporate Communications, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management, Amity University
Career
Mishra began his career in the mining sector in 2008 and has worked in multiple organizations across Africa and India before founding his own ventures.
- Mining Engineer, ACC Limited (2008–2011)
- Mine Controller, Hexagon Geosystems (2011–2013)
- Assistant Manager Mining, Jindal Africa (2013–2016)
- Mine Consultant, AV Trans Group (2016–2017)
- Manager Mining, Fura Gems Inc. (2017–2020)
- Mining Consultant (Freelance, 2020–2022)
- Founder and Managing Director, Shanvi Resources (2022–present)
- Founder and Managing Director, Mining Today (2022–present)
At Shanvi Resources, Mishra leads services that include mining business management, mining consulting, geology and exploration consulting, feasibility studies, and preparation of JORC 2012 and NI 43-101 compliant reports. Through Mining Today, he contributes to industry knowledge-sharing and business development in the mining sector.
Achievements
- Founded Shanvi Resources, a mining consultancy firm based in Odisha
- Established Mining Today, an industry platform for mining and geology consulting
- Over 15 years of experience in mining operations, planning, and consultancy
- Recognized for expertise in open-pit mining, project management, and geotechnical engineering
Philanthropy
Details about philanthropic contributions will be updated when available.
Personal Life
Prasanjit Mishra resides in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He identifies with he/him pronouns and continues to engage in professional networking, entrepreneurship, and industry collaborations.