Pre-feasibility Report For Manganese Ore Mining at
Compartment No.
: Part of 551
Forest
: Miragpur
Tehsil
: Katangi
District
: Balaghat [M.P.]
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1st floor Nathani Building, Shastri Chowk, Raipur [C.G.] April 2012
Contents
1.0
Executive Summary:
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Introduction of the project/ Background information:
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2.1
Identification of project and project proponent.
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2.2
Brief description of nature of the project.
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2.3
Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region.
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2.5
Demand & Supply.
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2.5
Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project.
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3.0
Project Description
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3.1
Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects:.
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3.1.1.
TYPE OF PROJECT:
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3.1.2.
INTERLINKED PROJECT:
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3.2
General Location:
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3.3
Details of alternate sites considered:
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3.4
Size or magnitude of operation.
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3.5
Project description with process details:
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3.5.1
DETAILS OF EXPLORATION:
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A.
ALREADY EXPLORED:
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B.
PROPOSED TO BE CARRIED OUT:
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3.5.2
METHODS OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES:
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3.6
Raw material requirement, Transport etc.:
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3.7
Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project:
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3.8
Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source:
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3.8.1
WATER REQUIREMENT AND ITS SOURCES:
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3.8.2
SOURCES OF ENERGY/ POWER AND ITS SOURCES:
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3.9
Generation and disposal of Wastes [Waste Water and Solid Wastes]:
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3.9.1
WASTE WATER GENERATION:
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3.9.2
SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ITS DISPOSAL:
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4.0
Site Analysis
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4.1
Connectivity.
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4.1.1
RAILWAYS:
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4.1.2
ROAD NETWORK:
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4.1.3
AIR WAY:
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4.2
Land Form, Land use and Land ownership.
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4.3
Topography.
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4.4
Existing land use pattern:
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4.4.1
LAND USE PATTERN OF THE PROJECT SITE:
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4.5
Existing Infrastructure.
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4.6
Soil classification
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4.7
Climatic data from secondary sources.
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4.8
Social Infrastructure:
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5.0
Planning Brief
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5.1
Planning Concept:
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5.2
Population Projection:
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5.3
Land use planning:
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5.4
Amenities/Facilities.
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6.0
Proposed Infrastructure
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6.1
Industrial Area (Processing Area).
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6.2
Residential Area (Non Processing Area).
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6.3
Green Belt.
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6.4
Social Infrastructure.
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6.5
Connectivity:
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6.5.1
RAILWAYS:
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6.5.2
ROAD NETWORK:
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6.5.3
AIR WAY:
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6.6
Drinking Water Management:
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6.7
Sewerage System.
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6.8
Industrial Waste Management.
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6.9
Solid Waste Management.
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6.10
Power requirement & its source.
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7.0
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme:
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8.0
Project Schedule & Cost Estimates:
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8.1
Likely date of start of construction:
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8.2
Estimated project cost:
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9.0 9.1
Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations) Financial and social benefits:
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1.0
Executive Summary:
1.1
M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur is a company registered under Companies Act and engaged in the mining business from last fifteen years. Name and address of Applicant
Status of the applicant Authorized Director
Profession and nature of Business 1.2
M/s. Special Blasts Limited, 1st floor Nathani Building, Shastri Chowk, Raipur [C.G.] 492 001 Phone #: 0771 4065900 Fax # 0771 4065920 Limited company Ajay Choudhary, Director 1st floor Nathani Building, Shastri Chowk, Raipur [C.G.] 492 001 Mining & Trading of Minerals, manufacturing and trading of Industrial Explosives and ferro alloys etc.
SBL has accorded mining lease on an area of 15 Hectare at Compartment No.: 550, forest: Miragpur, Tehsil: Katangi, District: Balaghat [M.P.]
1.3
The area has been worked under mining lease in the past for manganese ore in the south part of the proposed area and a large dimension water logged mining pit is in existence. In addition huge quantity of mineralized and mixed dumps is in existence from which LGHS grade manganese ore handling these dumps.
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The area falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E The proposed area for which this mining plan is prepared is located in the Miragpur forest Compartment No. 551 in Katangi tahsil of Balaghat District. The area is located about 62 kms. from the district headquarter Balaghat and is approachable in all seasons by Balaghat- Katangi — Tumsar state highway from Balaghat. The Balaghat town is a railway junction on Gondia—Jabalpur narrow gauge section of south east central railway, from where road and railway connections are available. The area is also approachable from the tahsil head quarter Katangi about 16 Kms. on Katangi- Tumsar road. The proposed mining lease area is located near the bifurcation road to village Miragpur and named as Garrah Chowki. 1
The nearest railway station is Katangi which is 17 Kms. from the area. The nearest airport is at Nagpur which is about 142 kms. from the proposed area. This is a commercial domestic as well as international airport connected by direct flights to important cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Hydrabad in India and Bankong, Dubai internationally. The working labourers are available for mining and other mining related ancillary jobs from the nearby villages. Education facilities up to primary standard are available in the village Miragpur up to Middle standard and Higher education facilities are available at Katangi a taluka head quarter and Balaghat district place. The nearest primary health centre and hospital facilities are available at village Miragpur and Katangi. Post and telegraph office is located at Katangi and the area falls under the jurisdiction of Katangi police station. Availability of water and electric power is not a problem in this area. Drinking water is available from well and bore well located in the village habitation. The water from dug well and bore wells are unpolluted and hygienic, hence potable. villagers are drinking water from these wells and bore wells and no adverse effect due to water consumption has been noticed so far. Drinking water for the labourers will be provided by drilling a bore well in the proposed M.L. area. Village Miragpur is electrified and whenever electricity is required for mining, the same will be made available. Drainage of the proposed area is simple in nature and during rainy season controlled by a seasonal gullies and streams, which are joining the seasonal nalla which ultimately joins the Chandan river. As mentioned above the promoters & key personal are experienced, energetic and resourceful men with good links. The promoters are also financially stable & will be able to execute the project successfully & in specified time & run it profitability & smoothly in future too.
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2.0
Introduction of the project/ Background information:
2.1
Identification of project and project proponent. M/s. Special Blasts Limited Raipur is a company registered under Companies Act and engaged in the mining business from last fifteen years. Name and address of Applicant
Status of the applicant Authorized Director
Profession and nature of Business
2.2
M/s. Special Blasts Limited, 1st floor Nathani Building, Shastri Chowk, Raipur [C.G.] 492 001 Phone #: 0771 4065900 Fax # 0771 4065920 Limited company Ajay Choudhary, Director 1st floor Nathani Building, Shastri Chowk, Raipur [C.G.] 492 001 Mining & Trading of Minerals, manufacturing and trading of Industrial Explosives and ferro alloys etc.
Brief description of nature of the project. The area falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E The area is a more or less plain terrain having general slopes towards south east. The difference in the level from top north westrenn portion and the lower south east portion is about 6 mts. Drainage of the proposed area is simple in nature and during rainy season controlled by a seasonal gullies and streams which ultimately flows in to the adjoining nalla towards south east of the area. Manganese ore deposit of Miragpur Forest area is of sedimentary metamorphosed deposit associated with the Gondite series of rocks. These deposits of Manganese belongs to the lower part of sequence of meta- sedimentary formations of rocks of Sausar series of Pre-cambrian age. Sausar group of rocks having NE-SW trend, extend from Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh in the east to Nagpur District in Maharashtra in the west. The manganese bearing ore belt which is a constituent of the Gondite formation of Sausar series of rocks streches over a length of 200 kms 3
and about 25 to 30 km in width in the central portion. These deposits of Manganese belongs to the lower part of sequence of meta- sedimentary formations of rocks of sausar series of Pre-cambrian age. The area falls under the eastern part of the manganese ore belt in between Balaghat to Bhandara which is located almost middle of the belt. The litho units of this formation are quartzite, quartz muscovite schist, phyllite, conglomerate and felspathic grit. Further, eastwards the Sausar group of rocks are covered with Deccan Trap. The deposit is in the form of alternating layers of chert and Manganese ore occurring as small detached lenses and also stratified in nature. These stratified deposits occur in three different stratigraphic positions in the `Sausar Series'. The Manganese ore deposit and gondite formations are restricted to the Schists and Quartzites of the Mansar and Chorbaoli stages. The other rock types met with in this belt are biotite schists besides granitic rock with associated pegmatite and quartz vein.
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Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region. Our country has been progressing very fast requiring inter alia, high production of steel, Ferro alloys and Manganese ore, which plays a very important role in improving the economic condition of any country. Thus, the project will improve the economic condition of the country to a great extent. The region is economically backward mostly dependent on seasonal farming. The per capita income of villages is much below the national average. As a result of the proposed project various facilities like educational, medical and other tangible benefits will enhance in the area. Thus, the project will greatly improve the economic condition of the area. In view of the above M/s Special Blasts Limited has proposed start mining activities for mining of Manganese Ore on an area of 15 Hectare at Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat [M.P.].
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2.5
Demand & Supply. The domestic steel industry’s plan to scale up production to 60 million ton by 2010 may take a hit as India is running low on key resources used in steel-making such as high grade manganese ore (with low phosphorus content) and ferro manganese ore. The mining industry anticipates a huge demand-supply gap in manganese ore in the coming years. Both grades of manganese ore have separate uses in the steel industry. While the high grade manganese ore with low phosphorus content is one of the primary raw materials used in steel making, the Ferro manganese ore goes into the production of Ferro-alloy, which is another ingredient of steel making. Ferro-alloys are used as alloying elements in the production of steel for modifying strength, ductility, hardness or corrosion resistance and to remove unwanted impurities such as phosphorous and sulphur. The Ferro-alloy usage varies depending on the category of steel being produced. ―The reserves of high grade manganese ore with low phosphorus content are extremely low, while the Ferro manganese reserves are around 27 million tons. The Indian steel industry will experience serious shortage of both grades of manganese ore in the next five years since manganese mining has not been promoted extensively in India,‖ S B Chauhan, advisor to the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (Fimi) told Business Standard. If India has to produce 60 million tons of steel by 2010, the requirement of manganese ore will be 2.71 million tons. At present, the manganese ore production in the country is around 1.92 million tons (including all grades). The steel output is around 47 million tons annually. The total proven manganese ore deposits (including low grade, medium grade and high grade) in India is 104 million tons spread over Orissa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.
2.5
Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project. This mine will provide employment for around 48 people by both direct employment which include mine officials, skilled, semi skilled and unskilled labour and indirect employment, in contractual works & transport. The applicant will play 5
a proactive role in enhancing the employability of the job seekers of the nearby area. The company will prepare a plan for human resource development required for the project in total, train the local people to provide employment to these trained local youth.
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3.0
Project Description
3.1
Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects:.
3.1.1. Type of Project: Open cast mining of Manganese Ore. 3.1.2. Interlinked Project: No interlinked project is envisaged.
3.2
General Location: The area falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E.
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3.3
Details of alternate sites considered: No Alternative sites have been considered as the proposed mines is an closed exiting closed mine. The most part of this old pit is water logged due to accumulation of Rain water from years together, since the mine waste closed. It is also reported that the Manganese ore body is submerged in this water logged pit at the bottom and still continuing at depth.
3.4
Size or magnitude of operation. Presently it is proposed to produce 7900 tons/ year of Manganese ore for lease period.
3.5
Project description with process details:
3.5.1 Details of Exploration: a.
Already Explored: The area has been worked in the past manganese ore in the south part of the proposed area and a large dimension water logged mining pit is in existence. In the proposed area reconnaissance survey, geological mapping, study of geological nature of the deposit, topographic survey and sampling and analysis of minerals has been carried out by the consultant for the preparation of this mining plan. It is observed that about 450 meters of the total strike length of manganese ore body has been worked previously up to the average depth of about 10 to 12 meters. The old pit was about 450 M in length and having average width of about 55 M having average depth of about 11 M. In addition huge quantity of mineralized and mixed dumps are in existence from which LGHS grade manganese ore can be extracted by re-handling these dumps.
b.
proposed to be carried out: Manganese ore band is reported in the old mining pits and it is indicating that the ore body is still persisting at depth, but due to water logged pit it is not visible and 8
the pits are silted. Moreover, continuity of Mn ore body along the strike direction can not be ruled out. From these mining pits production of manganese ore has been carried out up to the average depth of about 11 mts. in the past as reported by the villagers and the applicant and the ore body is further continuing at depth. Though the ore body is still continuing at depth but due to no market demand for low grade manganese ore material in the past and moreover manually mining operations are not economical this mine was not operated by the past mine owner, though the manganese ore body was exposed in the bottom and continuing further at depth. Generally the manganese ore body reef is continuing over a long distance in the strike direction and deeply seated, as it is originated from depth to the surface. The lensoid manganese ore bodies are pocket type of deposits which are having limited length and depth persistence. It is seen that some mineral is also available in the dumps in the form of chilly, pebbles and boulders which can be recovered by re-handing the dumps. From the past experience of the consultant and study of mineral contamination in the pit sections of the area, it can be said that the material obtained from this mine will be of low grade containing high silica (LGHS) and also of medium grade having about 20 to 32 percent of manganese. Considering all these aspects and to ascertain the continuity and depth persistence of the ore body two vertical and four inclined boreholes are proposed to drill along the strike and hanging wall side of the ore body. The locations of these boreholes are shown in the Geological Plan. These boreholes would be completed in the first year after execution of lease and opening of mine and the results of exploration will be intimated to IBM. 3.5.2 Methods of Estimation of Reserves: The area had previously worked in the past for production of Manganese ore. The old mining pit has already been worked up to average 11 mts. depth from the 9
general ground surface and the ore body is still continuing at further depth. Based on the data collected and keeping in view the overall structural and geological setup of manganese ore bed, the reserves have been estimated by utilizing cross sectional method. For this purpose of estimation of reserves, six geological cross sections at suitable intervals, namely C1 — C2 to C11-- C12 have been prepared. The following parameters have been considered in the estimation of reserves in the area; Shape, size and depth extension of manganese ore body have been considered as the basis for estimation of ore reserves. Manganese ore body with its associated manganese bearing formation is observed in the pit section and continued up to at least 450 meters length as observed in the pits. The most part of this old pit is water logged due to accumulation of rain water from years together, since the mine was closed. It is also reported that the manganese ore body is submerged in this water logged pit at the bottom and still continuing at depth. This is confirmed by the consultant from the study of geological formations exposed in the pit, nature and trend of the manganese bearing formations and ore body in the pit and adjoining mining. The manganese deposit of this area is a reef ore extending over a large area and is a continuation of the same ore body in this area applied for grant of mining Considering all these aspects and data collected from the existing old pits and adjoining mine working areas the approximate reserves in the proposed mining lease area are estimated by volumetric method considering three factors. These are namely; 1.
The strike length of the Manganese deposit in the existing pit
2.
The depth persistence of ore body
3.
The width of ore body
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The manganese ore body which was exposed in the bottom of the pit over a strike length of 450 m is now water logged and silted at present. The same length has been considered for estimation of reserves. Considering the behavior of the ore body, reserves are estimated further 10 mts. depth from the bottom of the pit. As the exploration by drilling has not been carried out, these reserves are categorized under probable category. . The width of the ore body exposed in the pits is varying from 1.5 M to 2.5 M and considering the swelling and pinching nature of the Mn ore body the average width of 2 M has been considered. Bulk density of in-situ manganese ore is considered as 3 i.e. 3 Tons /cubic meter as the Manganese ore available in the area is compact and massive in nature. Considering the quantum of quartzite with thin streaks of Manganese ore, alternate banding of Manganese ore and cherty quartzite and manganeferous quartzite about 80 % recovery of industrial usable grade Manganese is envisaged. On the basis of factors explained above, approximate in-situ recoverable geological reserves are as under:
3.6
Raw material requirement, Transport etc.: Since this is a mining activity, no raw material is needed. The Manganese ore produced from the mine will be sold to steel manufacturing units.
3.7
Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project: Waste material comprises of over burden of phyllite rocks and lateritic soil cover. The average thickness of the lateritic soil is about 1.20 M. In addition to this waste also includes some quantum of quartzite with thin streaks of Manganese ore, alternate banding of Manganese ore and cherty quartzite and manganese ferrous quartzite. Quartzite with thin streaks of Manganese ore, alternate banding of Manganese ore and cherty quartzite and manganese ferrous quartzite would be about 10% of the total manganese bearing zone. 11
3.8
Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source:
3.8.1 Water Requirement and its sources: The rainwater and the ground water seepage will be collected in the mine sump and will be utilized for dust suppression and horticulture purpose. It is estimated that about 50 KL/ Day of Water will be required for dust suppression on haulage road and plantation purpose. Domestic water will be satisfied through ground water sources. 3.8.2 Sources of Energy/ Power and its sources: Deisel is the source of energy to run all the vehicles and operate heavy equipments within the proposed mining area.
3.9
Generation and disposal of Wastes [Waste Water and Solid Wastes]:
3.9.1 Waste Water Generation: Only waste water generated from the proposed project will be sanitary waste water, which will be treated in septic tank followed soak pit. 3.9.2 Solid Waste Generation and its disposal: Waste material comprises of over burden of phyllite rocks and lateritic soil cover. The average thickness of the lateritic soil is about 1.20 M. In addition to this waste also includes some quantum of quartzite with thin streaks of Mn ore, alternate banding of Mn ore and cherty quartzite and mangane ferous quartzite. Quartzite with thin streaks of Mn ore, alternate banding of Mn ore and cherty quartzite and mangane ferous quartzite would be about 10% of the total manganese bearing zone.
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4.0
Site Analysis This chapter gives details regarding type of land; land use, topography and site connectivity etc. The details are as follows:
4.1
Connectivity. The area falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E.:
4.1.1 Railways: The nearest railway station is Katangi at the distance of 17.0 km from the proposed mining site. 4.1.2 Road Network: National Highway # 34 is situated at the distance of 34 km 4.1.3 Air way: Nearest airport is Nagpur at the distance of 97 km from proposed site.
4.2
Land Form, Land use and Land ownership. Manganese ore body with its associated manganese bearing formation is observed in the pit section and continued up to at least 450 meters length as observed in the pits. The most part of this old pit is water logged due to accumulation of rain water from years together, since the mine was closed. It is also reported that the manganese ore body is submerged in this water logged pit at the bottom and still continuing at depth. This is confirmed by the consultant from the study of geological formations exposed in the pit, nature and trend of the manganese bearing formations and ore body in the pit and adjoining mining.
4.3
Topography. Topography of the proposed mining area is gentle sloppy terrain.
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4.4
Existing land use pattern:
4.4.1 Land use pattern of the Project site: Sanctioned lease area is a part of forest land
4.5
Existing Infrastructure. Nil.
4.6
Soil classification The area is mostly barren and partly covered with Black Cotton Soil (BCS)
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4.8
Climatic data from secondary sources. Rainfall
: Yearly average rainfall is 1,400 mm
Temperature
: Summer 44ºC Max. ; Winter 10ºC Min.
Water Regime
: Ground water table is about 15 M below ground surface.
Source of Water
: Mainly bore well, dug wells are seasonal
Drainage
: Drainage pattern of the area is dendritic in nature
Social Infrastructure: Basic facilities like bus, train and road facilities are available for the nearby villages.
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5.0
Planning Brief
5.1
Planning Concept: The mine will cater Manganese ore which is the one of raw material for steel plant & Ferro alloys plant.
5.2
Population Projection: There are no major human settlements in the close vicinity of the project site. The manpower requirement will be sourced from the local areas to the extent possible; hence not much of settlement of outside people in the area. However population concentration may increase around the project site due to increase in ancillary activities.
5.3
Land use planning: We have accorded mining lease on an area of approx. 15 falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E. Item Mining pit Dumping of waste / rejects Area under storage of ore Sheds / buildings etc Road Plantation
5.4
Present in M2 22500 10300 Nil Nil Nil Nil
After 5th year in M2 28700 18800 1000 200 700 4500
At the end of lease period in M2 28700 18800 1000 200 700 4500
Amenities/Facilities. Communication facility like Mobile Phone connectivity and landline services are available at site. Other amenities for workers and staff shall be provided.
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6.0
Proposed Infrastructure As mentioned earlier that the tentative land area statement of proposed 15 hectares of mine area is given as below: Item Mining pit Dumping of waste / rejects Area under storage of ore Sheds / buildings etc Road Plantation
6.1
After 5th year in M2 28700 18800 1000 200 700 4500
Present in M2 22500 10300 Nil Nil Nil Nil
At the end of lease period in M2 28700 18800 1000 200 700 4500
Industrial Area (Processing Area). Proposed area of mining at conceptual stage is about 15 Hectares.
6.2
Residential Area (Non Processing Area). No colonization is proposed.
6.3
Green Belt. It is proposed to develop wide green belts surrounding mining area in the 7.5 m buffer zone in the safety barriers erected for the stream and along the roads. In this green belt local tree species will be planted in three rows with spacing of 2.5m x 2.5 m. In between the tree species bush and shrub verities will be planted.
6.4
Social Infrastructure. The project proponent will extend social benefits like drinking water, health care measures, HIV awareness programme, educational support, promotion of cultural, religious & sports activities, and
training for
self-employment
with initial
investment to set up these schemes to the neighboring villagers. Repair & maintenance of the village roads, maintenance of school buildings, awarding scholarships for higher studies to the meritorious students from economically weaker section, supply of free books and uniforms to the socially deprived class of students, construction of temples, auditorium, halls for social gathering, clubs, cooperative stores will also be taken up.
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Thus, this project is expected to yield a positive impact on the socio-economic environment of the area. It helps in sustainable development of this area including further development of physical & social infrastructural facilities.
6.5
Connectivity: The area falls under the vicinity of Compartment No.: 551, Forest – Miragpur, Katangi, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The area is located on Survey of India, Toposheet no. 55 O/14 having coordinates 21°37'48.84"N & 79°47'20.80"E.:
6.5.1 Railways: The nearest railway station is Katangi at the distance of 17.0 km from the proposed mining site. 6.5.2 Road Network: National Highway # 34 is situated at the distance of 34 km 6.5.3 Air way: Nearest airport is Nagpur at the distance of 97 km from proposed site.
6.6
Drinking Water Management: Drinking water requirement of 5 KLD will be met from the Bore Wells.
6.7
Sewerage System. The sewage generated from the toilets provided for the employees, will be connected to septic tank followed by soak pit.
6.8
Industrial Waste Management. No industrial waste will be generated from the mine.
6.9
Solid Waste Management. Waste material comprises of over burden of phyllite rocks and lateritic soil cover. The average thickness of the lateritic soil is about 1.20 M. In addition to this waste also includes some quantum of quartzite with thin streaks of Manganese ore, alternate banding of Manganese ore and cherty quartzite and manganese ferrous quartzite. Quartzite with thin streaks of Manganese ore, alternate banding of 17
Manganese ore and cherty quartzite and manganese ferrous quartzite would be about 10% of the total manganese bearing zone.
6.10
Power requirement & its source. Power requirement for mines will be sourced from nearby PGCIL/ MPPGCL grid.
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7.0
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme: It is barren land without any habitation and hence there will not be any Rehabilitation and Resettlement is involved.
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8.0
Project Schedule & Cost Estimates:
8.1
Likely date of start of construction: Only the administrative office building is required to be constructed and the same will be commenced after getting this EC clearance from MoEF and Consent for Establishment from Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The minimum time frame required will be 9 months
8.2
Estimated project cost: Very little capital investment is required for open cast mining, which is estimated to
`. 212.0 Lakhs.
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9.0
9.1
Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations)
Financial and social benefits: The proposed mining activity will be beneficial financially and socially considering the project cost, mining costs, environmental cost, cost on health & safety and the various community improvement activities planned, as explained below. This captive mine will provide employment for around 48 people by both direct employment which include mine officials, skilled, semi skilled and unskilled labor and indirect employment, in contractual works & transport. The project proponent will extend social benefits like drinking water, health care measures, HIV awareness program, educational support , promotion of cultural, religious & sports activities, and training for self-employment with initial investment to set up these schemes to the neighboring villagers. Repair & maintenance of the village roads, maintenance of school buildings, awarding scholarships for higher studies to the meritorious students from economically weaker section, supply of free books and uniforms to the socially deprived class of students, construction of temples, auditorium, halls for social gathering, clubs, co-operative stores will also be taken up, which will be common for the plant & mine.
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