MINING PLAN MIRAGPUR MANGANESE DEPOSIT...

Mining Plan Miragpur ( Forest Compartment No. 551) Manganese Deposit, Area 15.00 Ha.

District: Balaghat, of M/s. Special Blast Ltd., Raipur, C.G.

MINING PLAN MIRAGPUR MANGANESE DEPOSIT

FOREST COMPARTMENT NO. 551(EAST) KHAIRLANJI RANGE

TAHSIL-KHAIRLANJI, DISTRICT- BALAGHAT, M.P.

PROPOSED AREA – 15.00 HA. FOREST LAND – 15.00 HA.

Prepared Under Rule 16 of Minerals (other than Atomic and

Hydrocarbons Energy Minerals) MCR, 2016 ‘B’ CATEGORY

Proposal Period: For 5 Yrs. (For Fresh grant of M.L.)

Submitted for Approval REGIONAL CONTROLLER OF MINES (NR)

Indian Bureau of Mines, Jabalpur, M.P.

Applicant M/S. Special Blasts Limited,

Raipur, C.G. Prepared by

Nikhil Pashine, Qualified Person 11 D, Kasturba Nagar, Ambazari Layout,

Nagpur, Maharashtra 440033



INDEX

Chapter No.

Chapter

Page No.

1

2 3

Introduction General

Location and Accessibility

Details of approved scheme of mining

1 3

4

6

Part - A

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Geology and Exploration

Mining

a. Open cast mining

b. Underground mining Mine drainage Stacking of mineral rejects/sub grade material and Disposal of waste Use of mineral and mineral reject Processing of ROM and Mineral reject Other Progressive mine closure plan under rule 23 of MCDR’ 1988 8.1 Environment base line information 8.2 Impact assessment 8.3 Progressive reclamation plan 8.4 Disaster management and risk assessment 8.5 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance 8.6 Financial assurance

7

18

23

24

25

26 27

28 To 36



Part - B

9

10

CERTIFICATES Consent Letter from Lessee Certificate regarding Geo-referenced cadastral map Certificate regarding Mines Act, Rules and Regulations Progressive Mine Closure Plan Certificate & Undertaking from lessee regarding implementation of measures proposed in the closure plan Certificate from QP under MCDR, 1988 Copy of QP Degree QP Experience letter PHOTOGRAPHS

37

38

39

40

41

42

43 44



ANNEXURES

Annexure I Copy of Gazette notification of Madhya Pradesh Government Annexure II Copy of mining lease application Annexure III Copy of letter of intent to grant the mining lease Annexure IV Copy of approval of GOI under rule 5(1) of MMDR Act, 1957 Annexure V Copy of state government letter extension of time limit for Submission of mining plan Annexure VI Memorandum of article of association including company Registration Annexure VII Copy of Board resolution Annexure VIII Copy of photo ID of authorized signatory Annexure IX Analysis report of Manganese ore samples from dumps Annexure X Feasibility Study report



PLATES PLATES SCALE Plate I Key Plan 1: 50,000 & I (a) Location Map - Plate II Forest Compartment Map showing lease area 1:15,000 Plate III Surface Plan 1:1,000 Plate IV Geological Plan 1:1,000 Plate V Geological Cross Sections 1:1,000 Plate VI Five year Development & Production Plan 1:1,000 Plate VII Sections of Development & Production Plan 1:1,000 Plate VIII Environment Plan 1:5,000 Plate IX Conceptual Plan 1:1,000 Plate X Sections of Conceptual Plan 1:1,000 Plate XI Financial area Assurance Plan 1:1,000 Plate XII Reclamation Plan 1:1,000



Mining Plan of Miragpur Manganese Deposit In Forest Compartment N0. R 551,

Tahsil – Khairlanji, District - Balaghat, M.P., Area 15 Hectares

of M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur, C.G.

INTRODUCTION: In Khairlaji tahsil of Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh medium to high grade Manganese deposit occurs in the forest compartment No. R 551. These Manganeses are mostly covered with phyllite followed by soil capping in the area. The area is about 62 kms. from district town Balaghat and about 16 Km. from Katangi. The part of the area has already been worked in the past for manganese ore in the southern part of the proposed area and a large dimension mining pit is in existence. The area has been thrown open by the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 24th July 1992. Copy of Gazette notification is enclosed as Annexure – I. The area has been applied by M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur, vide mining lease application dated 02.05.2008. Copy of mining lease application is enclosed as Annexure – II In response to mining lease application Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Mineral Resource Department, Mantralaya, Bhopal issued the letter of intention for grant the mining lease to the applicant for Manganese over an area of 15 hectares in Miragpur Forest Compartment No. 551 vide order No. F-2-173/2008/12-1 dated 16.01.2013. Copy enclosed as Annexure- III. As the manganese ore being a schedule I mineral, State Govt. has obtained the approval from central government under Rule 5(1) of MM(DR) Act. 1957 vide Govt. of India, Ministry of Mines, New Delhi letter No. 5/292/2008- M.IV. dated 03.09.2009. Copy enclosed as Annexure IV. As the applicant could not submitted the mining plan within the period hence requested to the state Government for extension of time and accordingly after hearing by the state govt. sanction the additional time limit of 6 months vide Govt. of Madhya-Pradesh letter No. F-2-173/2008/12-2 dated 31.10. 2015. Copy enclosed as Annexure V. M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur is a company registered under Companies Act and object of the company to do mining business .



Details of the area proposed to be granted under mining lease are tabulated below;

District & State

Tahsil

Range

Comptt. No.

Area in Ha.

Ownership & Land use

Balaghat Madhya-Pradesh

Khairlanji

Khairlanji Range (Miragpur)

Part of 551 (eastern part)

15 Government protected forest land.

No other mining lease in the name of M/S. Special Blasts Limited is granted in the state of Madhya Pradesh or in other states.



1.0 GENERAL

a) Applicant:

M/s. Special Blasts Limited

G-5, Wallfort Ozone,

Near Fafadih Chowk,

Raipur’ 492009 (C.G.)

phone No. (0771) 4065900

Fax No. (0771) 2537258

b) Status of Applicant:

Special Blasts Ltd. is a Limited company. Registered with Registrar of Companies,

Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior (M.P)

Copy of Memorandum of Articles of Association is enclosed as Annexure VI. Copy of resolution passed by Board of Directors in the name of Shri Ajay Choudhary, who is one of the Director of the company as a authorized signatory (Nominated Owner) is enclosed as Annexure – VII. Photo ID of authorized signatory (Nominated Owner) is enclosed as Annexure – VIII. c) Mineral included in the prospecting license The area in the past was under mining lease for Manganese ore and has been thrown open by the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 24th July 1992. Copy of Gazette notification is enclosed as Annexure – I. Applicant M/s. Special blast Ltd. applied for grant of mining lease for Manganese ore. . Copy of mining lease application is enclosed as Annexure – II d) Mineral included in the letter of intent Manganese ore e) Name and address of Qualified Person

Nikhil Pashine

Geologist & Mining Consultant

11 D, KasturbaNagar, Ambazari Layout,

Nagpur - 440 033 (M.S.)

Telephone No.- # 0712 - 2238909



[email protected]

Mobile No. # 09823969500

Copy of degree and experience certificate is enclosed

2.0 LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

a) Lease Details- Name of Mine- Miragpur Forest Manganese Deposit ( Khirlanji Range) Lat/Long of any Boundary Point- BP1- N 21o 38’ 02.00” E 79o 47’ 23.77” Letter of intention for grant the mining lease to the applicant for Manganese over an area of 15 hectares in Miragpur Forest Compartment No. 551 vide order No. F-2-173/2008/12-1 dated 16.01.2013. As the applicant could not submitted the mining plan within the period hence requested to the state Government for extension of time and accordingly state govt. sanction the additional time limit of 6 months vide Govt. of Madhya-Pradesh letter No. F-2-173/2008/12-2 dated 31.10. 2015. Name and address of Leaseholder- M/s. Special Blasts Limited


Near Fafadih Chowk,

Raipur’ 492009 (C.G.)

phone No. (0771) 4065900

Fax No. (0771) 2537258

Shri Ajay Choudhary one of the Director of the company is a authorized signatory as nominated by the Board of Directors. b) Details of Lease area with location map-

District & State

Tahsil

Range

Comptt. No.

Area in Ha.



Khairlanji


Part of 551 (eastern part)


mailto:[email protected]



The lease area is out of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). No public state highway or railway line near by the area. The area falls under Topo sheet No. 55 O/14 having co-ordinates of BP- 1 is given here

- longitudes E 79o 47’ 23.77” and latitude N 21o 38’02.00” .

Details of co-ordinates of the boundary points are tabulated below;

Location of the area is shown in the Key Plan Plate – II on part of the above Toposheet.

Boundary Points

Latitude Longitude

BP1 N 21o 38’02.00” E 79o 47’ 23.77”

BP2 N 21o 37’ 53.40” E 79o 47' 18.00”

BP3 N 21o 37’ 52.09” E 79o 47' 28.98”

BP4 N 21o 37’ 57.90” E 79o 47' 43.40”

BP5 N 21o 38’ 02.50” E 79o 47' 40.30”

BP6 N 21o 38’ 01.36” E 79o 47' 33.90”



3.0 DETAILS APPROVED MINING PLAN

3.1 Date and Reference of earlier approved MP/SOM This is a Mining plan for fresh grant of mining lease and submitted first time for approval.

3.2 Details of last modifications of Mining Plan

This is a Mining plan for fresh grant of mining lease and submitted first time hence no modifications has been carried out

3.3 Review of earlier approved proposal in respect of exploration,

excavation, reclamation etc.

This is a first document for grant of mining lease hence review of earlier approved

proposal in respect of exploration, excavation, reclamation etc. does not arise.

3.4 Status of compliance of violations pointed out by IBM

Lease is yet to be executed hence the question regarding violations pointed out by IBM

is nil.

3.5 Details of suspension/closure/prohibitory order issued by any

Government agency under any rule or Court of law.

Being the proposal is submitting for the first time question of suspension /closure/

prohibitory order issued by any Government agency under any rule or Court of law does

not arise.

3.6 Reasons and modification under the rules 9 and 10 of the MCDR,1988 or

under rule 22 (6) of the MCR’ 1960 for approval of modification

Not Applicable.



PART – A

1. GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION a) Topography, drainage pattern, vegetation, climate, rainfall data of the mining lease area The topography of the area is a slopping terrain having general slopes towards south – east direction. The drainage pattern of the area is mostly dendritic in nature. The area had already been worked under mining lease hence large elongated mining pits, mineralized, waste and soil dumps are in existence in the area. Vegetation: Being a protected forest land, trees of mango, neem, yen, lendia, palas, dhawada and other wild fire wood varieties are grown in the area. Apart from these varieties of tree shrubs of bomboo bushes are abundantly grown in the area. Tree density of the area is around 0.4 to 0.5. Climatic conditions: The area is characterized by sub tropical climate. The day temperature during summer rises as high as 46o C, but winters are generally pleasant with minimum temperature going down to 60 C in chilly winter days. The average annual rainfall is 1150 mm and average rainy days are 52 from the month of July to September. b) Regional Geology Sausar group of rocks extend from Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh in the east to Nagpur District in Maharashtra in the west. These deposits of Manganese belong 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 in the center of the belt. The litho units of this formation are quartzite, quartz muscovite schist, phyllite, and conglomerate and feldspathic grit. Further, eastwards the Sausar group of rocks is 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 and gondite formations are restricted to the Schists and Quartzites of the Mansar and Chorbaoli stages. The other rock types met within this belt are biotite schists besides granitic rock with associated pegmatites and quartz vein.



The regional stratigraphic sequence of the manganese bearing deposits now adopted for the Sausar Series is a modification of that given by Fermor (1926) and West (1936) as mentioned in the Geology of India and Burma by M.S. Krishnan is as follows: Formation Rock Types Minor Intrusions Leucocratic granite, granite-pegmatite and Quartz veins. Granitic intrusives Gneissic granite and ortho-gneiss. SAUSAR SERIES Bichua Stage Dolomitic marble, calc silicate granulites with Tremolite, actinolite schist, anthrophyllite, wollastonite and grossularite. Junewani Stage Biotite -Muscovite schist and Quartz -biotite granulite, biotite gneiss Chorbaoli Stage Quartzites, Quartz Muscovite and

Felspathic Muscovite schists, occasionally

Manganese ore and Gondite Horizon ; Mansar Stage Muscovite and biotite schist, Phyllite, often garnetiferous; become gneissic where feldspathized. Generally highly argillaceous. Two or three manganese ore Horizons within Schists Manganese ore and Gondite Horizon ; Lohangi Stage a. Lohangi Pink and white calcitic marble, locally dolomitic And calciphyres b. Utekata Calc- granulites and calc-gneiss with silicates contains microcline-bearing bands. c. Kadabikhera Quartz –biotite granulites with epidote and magnetite intercalated with quartz –biotite gneiss.



d. Sita Saongi stage Quartz-Muscovite schist and feldspar muscovite schist with intercalated quartzites, Schistose feldspathic grit --- --- --- --- --- Disconformity --- --- --- --- --- --- Tirodi Gneiss Biotite gneiss with intercalations of amphibolite, Hornblende- schist, calc gneiss, feldspar- muscovite- schist, biotite granulites; commonly garnetiferous --- --- --- --- --- Disconformity --- --- --- --- --- --- Metamorphic Hypersthene granite-gneiss, biotite gneiss, Hornblende gneiss, amphibolite, etc. Local Geology : From the study of the area and the results of the extensive mining carried out by the lessee, it is observed that the geological set up of the Miragpur Manganese mine is mainly characterized by the rock units of Mansar and Sitasaongi formation. The rock outcrops of Mansar formations mostly covered with soil in the area, whereas the Sitasaongi formations of rocks are clearly visible in the mining pits. This Miragpur deposit is occurs nearer the contact of Mansar and Sitasaongi formation. Formation of Lohangi stage is missing in this area. The sitasaongi formations Quartzites, Quartz muscovite schist and felspathic grits are overlain directly and conformably by a thick sequence of Mansar series of rocks mostly phyllites and schist with trend of foliation as NNE-SSW. Quartzite and older metamorphic rocks are also noticed in the area.

c) Geology of lease area- Rock Types Formation 1) Soil / Murrum Recent to sub recent 2) Phyllites, Quartz-muscovite schist Mansar and Gondite and manganese ore Horizon 3) Quartz-Muscovite schist and feldspar Sitasaongi Stage muscovite schist with intercalated quartzite, Schistose feldspathic grit Soil: Soil is mostly lateritic in nature yellowish brown to reddish brown in colour and covers more or less the entire lease area. The average thickness of the soil cover is about 2.00 meters.



Phyllites, Quartz mica schist: The Phyllites are having different shades of colours, variable in composition and fine to medium grained inter -banded with quartz biotite/sericite schist. The general trend of this formation in the area is ENE-WSW and at places more or less E-W and the same is also the trend of the manganese ore body. Gondite and manganese ore rocks: Manganese ore horizon mainly comprising of alternate bands of manganese ore and manganiferous quartzite are generally overlain by phyllites of Mansar formation. d) Name of prospecting agency, address , phone number etc. This is an old mining lease area worked for manganese ore in the past and lying in abandoned condition since last 60 years. In the past the mine working was mostly by manual means and at that time only high grade ore is having demand and low grade mineral ore were treated as waste material and lying in the dumps. Large heaps of mineralized dumps are in existence along north of the existing pits which contained more than 15% of manganese ore of the total quantity of these mineralized dumps lying in the area. In the pit section ore body is visible in the bottom of the pit and seems to be extending at further depth. e) Details of exploration already carried out Being the forest area and though the applicant approached to the forest authorities for drilling of bore holes permission is not granted. Hence, drilling has not been carried out. Two large dimensional pits are lying in the area, where ore body is seen in the bottom of the pit section. Apart from ore body large heaps of mineralized dumps are in lying along the north of the existing pits which contained more than 15% of manganese ore of the total quantity of these mineralized dumps lying in the area. The data generated during survey and geological mapping of the area and study of existing mining pits developed in the past are sufficient for taking proposed production during the mining plan period. . f) Surface plan of the lease area Surface plan of the lease area has been prepared on a scale of 1:1,000 with contour interval of 1 m showing all existing surface features with locations of existing pits, mineralized, waste and soil dumps. Please see Plate -III.



g) Geological Plan of the lease area Surface Geological Plan of the area is prepared showing geology of the area and all existing surface features with locations of proposed boreholes. Plate -IV. h) Geological Sections of the lease area Four cross sections of the existing mining pits in which the ore body exists is prepared showing surface and subsurface geology of the area with various litho-units and mineralized zone and it’s trend. Please see Plate -V. i) Programme of exploration This is a old mining lease worked for production of manganese ore and already been explored by mining pits in the past. Though all the three dimensional digits such as length, width and depth has been established in the existing old mined out pits, but to ascertain the depth persistence of the manganese ore in the area !6 boreholes for G1 and G2 level of exploration are proposed during the second and third year after execution of mining lease. Tentative proposed exploration during the plan period after execution of mining lease is tabulated below; Year No. of

Borehole Grid Interval/ Location

Total meterage *

No. of Pits,

No. of Trench

Remark

During first year During second year

BH-1 BH-2 BH-3 BH-4 BH-5 BH-6 BH-7 BH-8 BH-9 BH-10 BH-11 BH-12 BH-13 BH-14 BH-15 BH-16

N 185 – E 175 N 200 – E 220 N 215 – E 265 N 220 – E 315 N230– E 365 N230 – E 415 N 220 – E 460 N 215 – E 510 N 210 – E 480 N 215 – E 435 N 220 – E 380 N 215 – E 335 N 210 – E 285 N 200 – E 245 N 180 – E 200 N090 – E140

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Inclined450 due North By Core Drilling

Manganese ore is in general is mostly low to medium grade averaging about 32% of



Mn content as per analysis. Production will be commenced during the plan period from the existing mineralized dumps from which manganese ore will be recovered by recasting these dumps and after proving the in-situ ore deposit by drilling mining plan will be modified accordingly. Hence, this mining plan is for recovery of manganese ore from the mineralized dumps. The material produced from the mine will be sorted out in different marketable grades according to grade and specifications. j) Reserves and Resources as per UNFC Recoverable proved reserves of Manganese ore from the old mineralized dumps has been estimated considering 10 % recovery on the safer side though it is anticipated from the study and contents of these mineralized dumps more than 15 % of low to medium grade Mn ore can be recovered from the total volume of these dumps. k) Detailed calculation of reserves/ resources The reserves are estimated in situ as well as recovery from the mineralized dumps. In the existing pits the Manganese ore body reported to be at average depth of about 10 to 12 mts. depth and ore body is exposed at the bottom of the pit and extending in the depth. The pits are waterlogged and silted . Gondite and manganeferous quartzite formation is located along the hanging wall side of the existing pits. There are two large existing pits in the area, one is about 200 mts. in length and second one is 63 mts in length. Average width of the ore body in the area is varying from 1m to 3 m as anticipated from the left over skin ore in the pit section thus averaging about 2 m in thickness. The reserves have been estimated by surface area method. The length and average width of ore body as seen in the existing pits has been taken in to consideration. The area was exploited up to the economical depth by manual method of mining in the past .Considering the nature of ore body which is exposed in the pit section averaging up to 312 mrl and extending at further depth, Considering this aspect reserves are estimated to 6 mts further depth from the bottom of the pit i.e. up to 306 mrl. From the cross section inclined depth has been taken in to consideration which is about 7.5 M. These in-situ reserves are not proved by drilling hence these are classified as inferred mineral resources under 333 UNFC category and not considered for taking production in this plan period. Bulk density 3.5 and 80 % recovery is considered from the ROM for estimation of in situ reserves,. The mineral reserves to be recovered from the mineralized dumps has been put under probable mineral reserves category as the land is a forest land and until the land is to



be diverted for non forest use. In Situ reserves from ore body: Length of ore body in x Ave. Width x Inclined Depth = Volume in M3 existing pits in M in M in M 260 x 2 x 7.5 = 3,900 Voume in M3 x Bulk density x Recovery @80% = Recoverable reserves in tonnes 3,900 x 3.5 x 0.80 = 10,920 tonnes. Recovery from old mineralized dumps; Large quantum of mineralized dumps is lying in the proposed lease area. There are three mineralized dumps Quantity of these mineralized dumps are calculated by volumetric method considering length, width and average height. These dumps are having more than 15% of ore but on the safer side only 10% recovery has been considered. As the area is forest land dump characteristic study permission is prohibited but from the dumps lying in the area and rolled down material from dumps heaps to the bottom it is clearly seen that these mineralized dumps are potential and contents more than 15 % of Mn ore of LGHS grade. Mineralized Dump No. 1. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 110 M x 30 M x 6 M = 19,800 (a) Mineralized Dump No. 2. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 190 M x 40 M x 6 M = 45,600 (b) Mineralized Dump No. 3. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 55 M x 25 M x 4 M = 5,500 (c Total volume of mineralized dumps (a) + (b) + (c) = 70,900 M3 Recovery of manganese ore from these dumps @ 10% = 7,090 M3 x 3 B.D. = 21,270 Tonnes Updated mineral reserves/ resources The updated reserves are now estimated taking in to consideration the existing ore body in the pit section and recovery of ore from old mineralized dumps.



As per estimation of reserves above the reserves are as under; Probable Mineral Reserves -------- 21,270 Tonnes and Inferred Mineral Resources -------- 10,920 Tonnes

Level of Exploration Resources in million

tons

Grade

G-1-Detailed

Exploration

--- ---

G2-General Exploration 0.02127 Ferro manganese as

well as L.G.H.S. grade

in general Mn content

average 32%

G3-Prospecting 0.01092 ---

G4-Reconnassance --- ---

UNFC Classification of Reserves and Resources Estimation The UNFC ( United Nations Framework Classification ) of mineral reserves/ resources consists of a three dimensional axes;

(i) Economic Viability,

(ii) Feasibility Assessment of Reserves, and

(iii) Geological Assessment of Reserves

It is three digit code based system in which the economic viability axis represents the first digit, the feasibility axis the second digit and the geological assessment representing the third digit. Field guidelines for adoption of UNFC code for the above mentioned three axes have been spelled out in MCDR for different type of mineral deposits. As per UNFC categorization of reserves the details regarding the three axes of Miragpur Manganese deposit are discussed below; (i) Economic Viability



The proposed area is about 66 kms. from Balaghat town a district headquarter and connected by all weather road and approachable through out the year from Balaghat via Waraseoni- Katangi to Tumsar road up to Garra chouki, which is 19 kms. from Katangi. The area is due south-east of Garra chouki and western boundary of the area is along the Tumsar road. The reserves of the area have economic viability because;

i) Exploration by way of exploitation of mineral in the past and ore body is exposed in the pit section and large dimensional mineralized dumps are lying in existence in the proposed area and evidence of mineral deposit has been proved.

ii) Recovery of mineral from the old dumps has been established and the grade of ore available is marketable. The ore to be recovered from dumps will be obtained at minimum expenditure and hence economical viable.

Extensive mining has been done in the area in the past and the nature and trend of the ore body indicates that the ore body is continued and persists at depth. (ii) Feasibility Assessment of Reserves Manganese is one of the most important mineral used in modern industries, such as in steel, manganese, ferroalloys industries and in dry cell batteries. The phenomenal growth of the steel industry in recent times is due to the large scale use of the metal and it’s alloys in the various metallurgical and non-metallurgical industries. Manganese is used to manufacture of ferromanganese, silico manganese and other alloys. The grade of Manganese available in the area is suitable for most of the consuming industries and hence easily marketable. Moreover, the area is approachable throughout the year. The laborers are available in the nearby villages and hence the manpower and their habitation problem does not envisaged.

Analysis of the samples collected from the mineralized dumps confirmed that low to medium grade Manganese ore is available in the area. ii) Mining Plan/ scheme for working of mine has been prepared iii) It has specific end use grades of ore iv)The value of the quantity produced of Manganese per year satisfies the required return on the investment being the ore is high value and ore body is exposed in the pit section.



(iii) Geological Assessment of Reserves The lease area has been explored by extensive mining in the past and proved the availability of good marketable grade of Manganese ore is available in the area. Recovery of manganese ore from the old mineralized dumps also indicates the availability of ore in the area. The area has been geologically mapped on the 1:1000 scale and detailed topographical –cum-geological map has been prepared including all surface geological features, extent of deposit and nature of deposit. Sampling and analysis of samples from the dumps have been done to know the grade of the mineral. Keeping in view the overall structural and the geological setup of the Manganese in the area following parameters have been considered for the purpose of estimating the reserves. Manganese is exposed in the mining pits. Geological cross sections and longitudinal section of the pits have been prepared. a) Shape, size and depth extension of Manganese deposit as projected on cross sections have been considered as the basis for estimation of ore reserves. b) A bulk Density of 3.5 for in-situ ore & 3.0 for recoverable ore from dumps is considered. Similarly 80% recovery of in-situ Rom & 10% from mineralized dumps have been considered while estimating recoverable reserves. c) Manganese of the area is covered with soil / murrum capping followed by quartz mica schist, phyllite with manganeferous quartzite and with Mn ore is proceeding at depth with dip angle of about 400 for which over and side burden of hanging wall side is to be removed. Considering the nature of Manganese deposit in the area the reserves have been estimated as probable mineral reserves category UNFC 121 and inferred mineral resources as UNFC 333 category... The estimated reserves of Manganese in different categories for which this mining plan has been prepared quantify for UNFC code as under; Probable mineral reserves Under UNFC Code 121 .. 21,270 tonnes Inferred mineral resources Under UNFC Code 333 .. 10,920 tonnes



UNFC Classification of Reserves and Resources Estimation: ( Reserves as on 01.10.2015 )

Classification Code Quantity in Tonnes

Total Mineral Resources ( A + B )

A. Mineral Reserve (1) Proved Reserves (2) Probable Mineral Reserve B. Remaining Resources (1) Feasibility Mineral Resource (2) Pre-feasibility Mineral

Resource (3) Measured Mineral Resource (4) Indicated Mineral Resource (5) Inferred Mineral Resource (6) Reconnaissance Mineral

Resource

111 121 211 221 and 222 331 332 333 334

32,190 21,270 10,920

Mineable reserves: Mineable recoverable reserves are at present is considered only the recovered ore from the mineralized dumps. In situ ore body is yet to be proved by drilling though there is clear indications of availability of Mn ore body at depth hence these are not taken in to account as mineable reserves. As per estimation of reserves above all the recoverable reserves from the mineralized dumps are mineable and are as under; Probable mineral reserves Under UNFC Code 121 .. 21,270 tonnes With the proposed rate of production and the reserves estimated the life of the mine will be 21,270 / 4,000 = 5.30 years If the ore body after exploration by drilling persists at depth the life of the mine will be increased. This will be confirmed after second year when the proposed exploration by drilling will be completed but for the present available reserves from the recovery from mineralized dumps are only considered.



2.0 MINING

A. OPEN CAST MINING:

a) Existing as well as proposed method of excavation:

This is a plan for new proposal as such question regarding existing method of excavation does not arise. Proposed method of excavation will be ‘Open cast’ method of mining carried out by mechanized means for in-situ ore. This will be commenced after proving the in- situ deposit by drilling bore holes in the next five year document i.e. first Scheme of mining. During this plan period of five years only manual mining for recovering the ore from the mineralized dumps is proposed. After proving the deposit if lessee intents to produce from the in-situ Mn ore, necessary modifications in the mining plan will be carried out and approval will be obtained from the IBM authority before commencing the bed ore mining. During this period the mine will be worked as B Category mine. The status of mine will change after mechanized mining will be started but during this proposal for all purposes this is B class manual working mine. This document is prepared for recovery of manganese ore from the old mineralized dumps and carries out detailed exploration as per G1 level of exploration. Hence only proposal for mineralized dump working is discussed in this document. b) Year wise Tentative Excavation:

I. In-situ Tentative Excavation

In situ ore body working is not proposed in this document as such excavation as such is not involved. The existing mineralized dumps will be re-casted phase wise from outer one end and proceed further to the inner side. Recovery of Mn ore will be carried out and sorted grade wise marketable ore and stacked accordingly. After sorting the mineral from these mineralized dumps the waste material which is about 90% as recovery of ore is anticipated to be about 10%. These waste material will be dumped along the northern boundary which is supposed to be non mineralized area. Before dumping waste in that area it will be ascertained by pitting and trenching for proving as a barren area without mineralization.



II. Year wise Production for the ensuing 5 years Period: The dimensions of the mineralized dumps from which production is envisaged from the recasting of old mineralized dumps are as under ; Mineralized Dump No. 1. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 110 M x 30 M x 6 M = 19,800 (a) Mineralized Dump No. 2. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 190 M x 40 M x 6 M = 45,600 (b) Mineralized Dump No. 3. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 55 M x 25 M x 4 M = 5,500 (c Total volume of mineralized dumps (a) + (b) + (c) = 70,900 M3

Year wise production from mineralized dumps for the ensuing 5 years period is given below Year ending March

Rehandling mineralized dumps M3

Recovery of ore in M3

@10%

Waste from dumps in M3

@ 90%

Production of Mn in MT

@ 3 BD

First 12,600 1,260.0 11,340.0 3,780.0

Second 12,285 1,228.5 11,056.5 3,685.5

Third 12,384 1,238.4 11,145.6 3,715.2

Fourth 14,175 1,417.5 12,757.5 4,252.5

Fifth 13,920 1,392.0 12,528.0 4,176.0

Total 65,364 6,536.4 58,827.6 19,609.2



Background calculations of dump recasting and recovery are as under;

Year ending March

Dump No.

Area of dump rehandling

Volume in in M3

L W D

First D-1 70 30 6 12,600

Second D-1 D-2

35 30

30 24.2

6.85 7.0

7,200 5,085 (Total -12,285)

Third D-2 43 32 9 12,384

Fourth D-2 45 45 7 14,175

Fifth D-2 60 40 5.8 13,920

Total - 65,364

In-situ production has not been proposed during this document as the reserves are yet to be proved being a forest area and the area has been thrown open by the state government. After execution of mining lease as the reserve would be proved during second and third year by drilling to ascertain the trend, nature and geometry of the deposit for proper development. If the results are positive the document will be modified and get it approved from the IBM authorities. Broad parameters of the mining activities are as under; Mode of Working ; Manual for recasting of existing old mineralized dumps. Mineralized dumps will be re-casted from one end and proceed inward. The ore is sorted out and waste material generated from these dumps are shifted to northern part of the area as shown in the development and production plan. Direction of dump working advances from west to eastern side as these dumps are lying along the pit more or less in the east- west direction. Drilling and blasting: Not required during this plan period as in-situ mine working is not proposed hence proposal is Nil. Recovery from old mineralized dumps will be carried out by re handling the dumps to recover mineral. This will be about 10% of the total dumps handled and remaining 90% will be waste material which will be shifted along the northern boundary in the area earmarked for this purpose in development and production plan. Extent of mechanization: All the mining operations are manual. Only for shifting of waste material to the dumping site occasionally one tipper will be required. Breaking of big boulders and sizing of



manganese ore would be carried out by manual means. .Dump Re-handling

As there are substantial quantity of ore is contaminated in the old mineralized dumps re-

handling of dumps is required. Quantity of dumps to be re-handled every year and the

recovery of ore is already mentioned in the above paras.

Year ending March



@10%


@ 90%

First 12,600 1,260.0 11,340.0

Second 12,285 1,228.5 11,056.5

Third 12,384 1,238.4 11,145.6

Fourth 14,175 1,417.5 12,757.5

Fifth 13,920 1,392.0 12,528.0

Total 65,364 6,536.4 58,827.6

Recovery from old mineralized dumps will be carried out by re handling the dumps to recover mineral. This will be about 10% of the total dumps handled and remaining 90% will be waste material which will be shifted along the western boundary in the area earmarked for this purpose in development and production plan.

c) Development and production plan and sections showing existing pit layout of

mineralized , dumps and recasting and dumping of waste and rejects are enclosed as

Plate VI & VII.

d) Salient features of proposed method of working:

This is a ‘B’ Category mine and proposed working is open cast manual mining for recasting of existing old mineralized dumps. No elaborate mining operation is involved as the working is limited to dumps rehandling. e) Layout of mine workings, faces and pit road layout etc.

Mine working would be started from the old existing mineralized dumps. Mineral will be

sorted out from these dumps and waste will be shifted for dumping to the site.

Development and production plan and sections showing pit layouts, dumps, stacking of

mineral rejects is enclosed as Plate VI & VII.

f) Conceptual Mine planning up to the end of lease period

The data generated from the study of the old mineralized dumps from which the reserves have been estimated are sufficient for taking proposed production during this



plan period of five years. This is an old mining lease worked for production of manganese ore and already been explored by mining pits in the past. Though all the three dimensional digits such as length, width and depth has been established in the existing old mined out pits, but to ascertain the depth persistence of the manganese ore in the area 16 boreholes for G1 exploration are proposed during the second and third year after execution of mining lease. The ultimate limit of the pit has not been determined and demarcated on the Geological plan, five year development and production plan and conceptual Plan because the mining operations are limited to the dump working. After exploration by drilling and the reserves will be proved then the plan will be modified if required and the position would be conceptualized accordingly as such the conceptual plan has been prepared considering the present reserves available in the area. The sites for disposal of waste material generated from re-handing of mineralized dumps are shown in the plans according to the quantity generated. Proposed height of these dumps will not be more than 6 mts. in a terracing pattern. Most of the production will be sold and hence there will not be any generation of un-saleable ore, as such the same will not be forming any problem as far as disposal is concerned. Most of the mineral rejects below cut off grade of 10% Mn content would be used for blending in such a proportion with the high grade mineral to make it saleable. About 58,827.6 M3 of waste material will be generated during the plan period from re handling of mineralized dumps from recasting of 65,364 M3 of old mineralized dumps. These dumps will be accommodated in the earmarked area on the plan having average height of about 6 M during the plan and conceptual period. These dumps so developed should be suitably stabilized by means of proper terracing in the retreating fashion and after attaining the proposed height, plantation would be carried out. The angle of repose of these dumps will not be more than 450. Garland drain and retaining wall will be constructed during the plan period. Slope stability investigations would be carried out in the conceptual period to avoid land slide and develop the mine accordingly so that there will not be any accidental hazard. The generation of waste material will be about 90% of total excavation which will be dumped in the northern part over the existing dumps. The wastes would be dumped to the proposed height and plantation will be carried out to enhance the surrounding environment..



B. UNDERGROUND MINING

Underground mining is not proposed as this stage as the ore body is yet to be explored

by drilling and depth persistence of ore is yet to be proved.



3. MINE DRAINAGE

The lease area is more or less a plain terrain having a gentle slope towards south - east direction. There is no toxic contamination in the ore as well as in the overburden. No adverse impact thus will be envisaged during the plan period. The accumulated water during rainy season was drained out by diesel operated pump for taking further development and subsequently production of manganese ore and water were discharged along the south east part of the area which follow the natural course of drainage. There is no change in the proposal during this scheme of mining. Accumulated water during rainy season will be pumped out by diesel operated pump and water will be discharged through drain pipe which will follow the natural course of drainage and accumulated in the tank located due south and south east of the area west part of the area There is no impact on quality of mine water and any interference with surface water sources. In the mining lease area there is a small seasonal gully developed due to rain water is in existence. Apart from this no other kind of water bodies are in existence. One tank is located about 300 mts due south of lease area. During rainy season water from the area drained through the natural course of drainage following the slopes. The drainage pattern of the area is simple in nature and totally seasonal. The Manganese ore which would be producing from this area is being sold in raw form and no beneficiation by chemical process for upgrading the ore would be carried out, as such there will not be any contamination to the existing water bodies around the proposed area. The average annual rainfall is 950 mm and average rainy days are 50 from the month of July to September. Mostly the drainage pattern of the area is dendritic in nature. Runoff is of rain water and pumped out water would be drained through the natural course of drainage. The drainage of the area will not be disturbed to cause any adverse impact on water regime either surface or groundwater. As such there is no chance of any pollution of surface water bodies or courses.



4.0 STACKING OF MINERAL REJECT/SUB GRADE MATERIAL AND DESPOSAL

OF WASTE

The proposed yearly generation of waste material from the mineralized dumps after recasting is mentioned below;

Year ending March

Waste from mineralized dumps @ 90%

First 11,340.0

Second 11,056.5

Third 11,145.6

Fourth 12,757.5

Fifth 12,528.0

Total 58,827.6

The mineral waste will be dumped on northern part of the area as shown in the plans and sections earmarked for waste stacking in the non mineralized area . The dumping will be done manually by transporting the waste material from the sorting area through baskets as head loads through the laborers to the dumping site and occasionally by tippers. The waste material generated will be proposed to be dumped along the northern boundary and height of the dumps shall be maintained about 6 meters in the terracing pattern with spread out to the desired width to form the stable structures so that the erosion of dumps due to rains and storms shall be minimum. Plantation will be done on these terrace and slopes to stabilize these dumps. More ever garland drain will be constructed along the boundary of theses waste dumps. This will help in minimizing Environment pollution as well because in due course of time these dumps shall develop a blanket of grass. All the manganese ore produced from this mine is saleable and no other sub grade material would be generated.



5.0 USE OF MINERAL AND MINERAL REJECT The grade the Mn ore of this mine is suitable for use in making ferro alloys, silico manganese and other manganese industries. There area several industries such as Universal Ferro Alloys, Tumsar; M/s. Khandelwal Ferro alloys, Kanhan; Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai and ferro alloy plants in Raipur and other Chchattisgarh state are located around the areas, these consumer industries have always in demand for manganese ore. The Mn ore production is being used by these industries and the specifications will meet the requirement of the consuming industries as such no change in specifications are anticipated. No pit samples are analyzed from NABL accredited laboratory. The samples of different grades will be analyzed from NABL accredited laboratory after taking the production and the report will be submitted to IBM. However, dump samples were analyzed are it is marketable grade. Manganese ore is being sold on the basis of Mn content only in the different grades ranging from 28 to 44 percent and the Mn ore will be sold by the lessee to the user industries as per requirement. . Most of the production will be sold and hence there will not be any generation of un-saleable ore. Most of the mineral rejects below cut off grade of 10% Mn content would be used for blending in such a proportion with the high grade mineral to make it saleable As indicated above there is no generation of sub-grade material, so the question to utilization of fines and sub grade material does not arise. However the low grade ore would be blended with the high grade ore to make it saleable.



6.0 PROCESSING OF ROM AND MINERAL REJECT

Manganese ore is mostly used in raw form and no beneficiation by chemical processes is required. However, sizing and physical specifications would be maintained by breaking and manual sorting to suit the requirement of the consuming industries.

No chemical process is involved for the up-gradation and there is no proposal to install

the processing unit. Hence, the question of tailing dump management and other related

ancillary operations such as chemicals to be used etc. does not arise.



7.0 OTHER

a) Site Survices:

The utilities and auxiliary facilities provided for mining can be classified in the following categories: 1. Statutory Requirement: First aid facilities, rest shelter for workers, temporary oilets and drinking water facilities. These would be provided at the mine site.

2. Administrative Requirement: For administrative purposes site office is must in which mines manager, foreman and timekeeper can maintain the various records. Office of the Manager will be constructed in which first aid facilities will be kept and this office will also serve as first aid station. b) Employment Potential:

Management and Supervising Personnel: Following managerial, supervisory and technical staff are engaged. Qualified Mine Manager 1 No. or Mine Foreman Part time Geologist 1 No. Store Clerk cum Time Keeper 1 No. Supervisor 2 No. Labour : Skilled, Semi-skilled, Un-skilled: Considering the average annual working days of 250 and daily sorting of ore from the mineralized dumps required to be carried out would be about 20 tonnes for the proposed annual production of about 5,000 tonnes. following category of laborers are required for obtaining the proposed production considering the one ton OMS. Skilled 2 Semiskilled 2 Unskilled 16 The laborers would be increased as and when required. The standard prescribed by DGMS in respect of miner’s health will be strictly implemented by the lessee.



8.0 PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN UNDER RULE 23 OF MCDR’1988 8.1 Environmental Base line information: The base line data provides information prediction and evaluation of impacts of mining on biophysical and socio-economic environments. There is no change in the base line information as mentioned in the approved mining plan, However, certain base line information of specific importance have been discussed below; Existing Land use Pattern: The area under mining lease is a non-forest revenue land under mining lease. The status of the existing land use pattern is given in the table below;

Sr. No. Area used for In hectares

1. Mining pit 0.8960

2. Dumping of waste/rejects 0.2500

3. Dumping of Top Soil 0.3575

4. Storage of Mineralized rejects 1.2400

5. Shed/ Building Nil

6. Road Nil

7. Plantation Nil

Total 2.7435

From the above table it can be seen that at present about 2.7435 ha say 3.00 Ha. area is covered under mining pits, dumping of waste and mineralized dumps. Water Regime: In the mining lease area there is one seasonal gully developed due to rain water is in existence. Apart from this no other kind of water bodies are in existence. One tank is located due south of lease area. During rainy season water from the area drained through the natural course of drainage following the slopes. The drainage pattern of the area is simple in nature and totally seasonal. Being no surface water bodies are available in the area the question of protection does not arise. Any adverse effect on the tank located nearby is also not foreseen. The Manganese ore which would be producing from this area is being sold in raw form



and no beneficiation by chemical process for upgrading the ore would be carried out, as such there will not be any contamination to the existing water bodies around the proposed area. During rainy season water from the area drained through the natural course of drainage following the slopes. This drainage course is totally seasonal. No other water bodies are in existence. The ground water table in the area is much below i.e. about 20 mts. from the general ground surface. The drinking water in the area is hygienic and unpolluted. Villagers are drinking water from the wells and bore wells located in the area and no adverse effect was noticed. Quality of air: In general the quality of air in the area is normal and fresh. Ambient Noise level: Being a rural area and no big township of industrial development near by the lease area the noise level is normal. Flora and Fauna: The land under mining lease is including of revenue land. There is hardly any vegetation growth in the area Paddy, wheat and pulses are mainly cultivated on the plain agricultural areas. The area is devoid of wild life; however foxes, rabbits, Moongus etc. are occasionally seen. Snake and scorpions are very common. Species of pigeon, seven sisters and maina are commonly seen Climatic Conditions The area is characterized by sub tropical climate. The day temperature during summer rises as high as 46o C, but winters are generally pleasant with minimum temperature going down to 60 C in chilly winter days. The average annual rainfall is 950 mm and average rainy days are 50 from the month of July to September. Human settlement: Human settlement is seen in the village Miragpur and surrounding villages. The villagers fall under in low to medium income group as only agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers and the land is cultivated only during the rainy season. Some villagers are also working in the forest as laborers.



Details of the villages falling within the radius of 5 kms of the mining lease area, their approximate population and distance from the area are given in the table.

Sr. No.

Village Distance from the area

Direction Population

1. Paraswada ghat 3.50 Km North 3.000

2. Sawargaon 4.00 Km East N East 1,500

3. Hatora 2.50 Km East 2,000

4. Nawegaon Hamesha 2.50 Km East 500

5. Pulputa 4.00 Km South 1,300

6. Hardoli 4.00 Km South west 3,200

7. Garra Gosai 2.50 Km North west 1,800

Lifestyle of the people will not be disturbed by mining activity. Laborers would be engaged for mining from adjoining villages and as such there is no problem of human settlement. Public buildings, Worship places and Monuments: The lease area is free from any public buildings, worship places and monument. Hence, the question regarding adverse effect caused due to mining does not envisaged. No wild life sanctuary is located in the vicinity of leasehold. 8.2 Impact Assessment:

Environment Impact Assessment is a sound tool to evaluate the impact of mining and beneficiation on environment. Relevant information needed for evaluation of impact of mining and beneficiation on environment is discussed below; i) Land Area-

The status of the existing and after plan period position regarding land use pattern is given in the table below;

Sr. No. Area used for Existing in ha.

At the end of plan period. In ha

1. Mining pit 0.8960 0.8960

2. Dumping of waste/rejects 0.2500 0.7642

3. Dumping of Top Soil 0.3575 0.3575

4. Storage of Mineralized rejects 1.2400 0.1700

5. Storage of ore Nil 0.2000

6. Shed/ Building Nil 0.0200

7. Road Nil 0.2500

8. Plantation Nil 0.2250

Total 2.7435 2.8925



From the above table it can be seen that at the end of plan period about 2.8925 Ha. say 3.00 Ha. area would be covered under mining pits, dumping of waste, road, plantation and other ancillary operations relating to mining including the area broken by pits in the past and area covered under old dumps. . ii)Air quality-

Manganese production is by manual in first two years and then by mechanized means. Drilling of shot holes will be carried out by compressed air operated jack hammer for ore production and deep hole drilling and blasting in for the development work. The dust and noise will be generated during drilling and blasting, which is momentary. Due to plying of tippers and trucks for loading of ore for transportation and shifting of waste from west block to east block, it is expected in the increase of noise level but no significance effect would be envisaged. Only it has significance from the occupational health point of view. The proposed mining activity is likely to contribute additional Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). Dust from mining area sources and oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons from automobile exhausts. During the proposed mining activities blasting will be carried out once or twice in a month. Waste material and Manganese ore is to be transported to the dumping and sorting yard respectively. SPM and NOx emission are envisaged during these blasting and transportation operations. Even though blasting generates NOx, it will be instantaneous. Also NOx emission from the vehicular movement on surface would be intermittent and fleeting. Quantity of dust rose due to blasting and will be carried by winds but the proposed plantation and existing vegetation in the form of shrubs and bushes will reduce the dust speed.

iii)Water Quality-

Nature of Water Bodies: In the mining lease area there is no stream or nallah or any other kind of water bodies are in existence. One tank is located due south of lease area. During rainy season water from the area drained through the natural course of drainage following the slopes. The drainage pattern of the area is simple in nature and totally seasonal. Protection of water bodies: Being no surface water bodies are available in the area the question of protection does not arise. Any adverse effect on the tank located nearby is also not foreseen. The Manganese ore which would be producing from this area is being sold in raw form



and no beneficiation by chemical process for upgrading the ore would be carried out, as such there will not be any contamination to the existing water bodies around the proposed area.

Noise Levels-

As the proposed mining operations are manual as well as mechanized means from the

third year and occasional blasting is required, which will increase the noise level to the

certain extent.

Blasting operations would be carried out by jack hammer drilling and special gelatin as explosive material by hiring private licensed agency. Noise generated due to blasting is momentary as such there will not be much significant increase in the noise level. Sources of generation of noise are mainly in this case is drilling and blasting. Abatement of these noise sources will be ensured by carrying out drilling operations only during daytime and blasting at midday to lessen the impact.

v) Vibration Levels (Due to Blasting)-

Vibration caused due to blasting will not be of much significance because blasting is not regular. Drilling of shot holes of 1.20 M depth and 33 mm diameter will be done as and when required. These shot holes will be vertical or slightly inclined, depending upon the nature and geometry of the deposit to be excavated. Vibration caused due to blasting is momentary and hence not much impact will be envisaged.

vi) Water regime-

The drainage of the area will not be disturbed to cause any adverse impact on water regime either surface or groundwater. During rainy season water from the area drained through the natural course of drainage following the slopes. This drainage course is totally seasonal. No other water bodies are in existence. Being no surface water bodies are available in the area the question of protection does not arise. In case of ground water the proposed mining operations are much above the static water level in the area i.e. up to 18 M depth at the end of the plan period. Thus, ground water table will not be adversely affected due to mining activity; on the contrary the water level in the area may increase due to infiltration of rain water due to development of cracks and fractures due to mining which increases porosity of the area. The Manganese ore producing from the mine is being sold in raw form and no beneficiation for upgrading the ore are being carried out; as such there will not be any contamination to the existing water bodies in and around the proposed area.



vii) Acid Mine Drainage-

There is no chemical process involved in the up-gradation of manganese ore and there

is no effluent of processed water or acid contamination this problem does not arise.

viii) Surface Subsidence-

Problem of Surface Subsidence does not envisage.

ix) Socio-economics-

Socio – economic benefits arriving out of mining: Mining activities in the proposed area will produce some improvements in the social-economic levels of the area. The nearby villages are expected to receive maximum benefits out of this project. This project will provide employment to about 80 skilled, semiskilled and unskilled persons. Transportation facilities will improve to transport ore from mine. The improved transportation facilities may enable the region to open to some new avenues of development. Improved health facilities are expected to come-up in the area for catering to the health care of miners. The improved health care facilities will improve the quality of life in the area. The mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and trades. The local population who are currently dependent on agriculture will definitely have avenue from the mining operation. The employment potential will enrich economic conditions of these families directly and provide employment to many other families indirectly. x) Historical Monuments etc-

The lease and surrounding area is free from any historical monuments etc. hence not applicable.



8.3 Progressive reclamation Plan

8.3.1. Mine out Land: There is no proposal for Reclamation and Rehabilitation during mining operations for

production of Manganese ore. The status of the existing and after fifth year period

position regarding land use pattern is given in the table below;

Sr. No. Area used for Existing in ha.

At the end of plan period. In ha

1. Mining pit 0.8960 0.8960

2. Dumping of waste/rejects 0.2500 0.7642

3. Dumping of Top Soil 0.3575 0.3575

4. Storage of Mineralized rejects 1.2400 0.1375

5. Storage of ore Nil 0.2000

6. Shed/ Building Nil 0.0200

7. Road Nil 0.2000

Total 2.7435 2.5752

From the above table it can be seen that at the end of plan period about 2.5752 say 3.00 Ha. area would be covered under mining pits, dumping of waste, road and other ancillary operations relating to mining including the area broken by pits in the past and area covered under old dumps. 8.3.2 Top Soil Management:

Top soil had already removed from the existing pits here is hardly any top soil

cover. More over dump working is proposed hence there is no soil generation.

8.3.3. Tailings Dam Management:

As there is no proposal to install the processing unit, the question of tailing dump management does

not arise.

8.3.4 Acid Mine Drainage:

There is no chemical process involved in the up-gradation of manganese ore and there is no

effluent of processed water or acid contamination this problem does not arise.

8.3.5 Surface subsidence mitigation measures:

Problem of Surface Subsidence does not envisage hence no mitigation measures are

required.



summary of year wise proposal

Being a fresh grant of lease the all the items are nil, this will be applicable in the scheme of mining

case after plan period is over.

Items Details Proposed Actual

Dump management

Area afforested (ha) Nil Nil

No. of saplings planted Nil Nil

Cumulative no. of plants Nil Nil

Cost including watch and care during the year

Nil Nil

Management of worked out benches

Area available for rehabilitation (ha.)

Nil Nil

Afforestation done(ha) Nil Nil

No. of saplings planted in the area Nil Nil

Cumulative no. of plants Nil Nil

Any other method of rehabilitation Nil Nil

Cost including watch and care during the year

Nil Nil

Reclamation and Rehabilitation by Backfilling

Void available for Backfilling (LxBxD) pit wise/stope wise

Nil Nil

Void filled by waste / tailings Nil Nil

Afforestation on the backfilling area Nil Nil

Rehabilitation by making water reservoir

Nil Nil

Any other means(specify) Nil Nil

Rehabilitation of waste land within lease

Area available (ha) Nil Nil

Area rehabilitated Nil Nil

Method of rehabilitation Nil Nil

Others (specify) ------ ------- ------

8.4 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment: Considering the proposed production and in view of the geography, geology and proposed method of mining, there seems to be no danger of high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence, flood, inundation of underground mine, seismic activity and tailing dam failure etc. and thus require no management, But if it happens so mine manager will inform to the Collector or district magistrate. 8.5 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance

Temporary discontinuance of mining operations will be for a small period during heavy rains and due to lack of market demand. At that time the security person engaged by the applicant will keep vigil for care and maintenance of the mine.



8.6 Financial Assurance:

Table indicating the break-up of areas in the Mining Lease for calculation of Financial

Assurance

Sl.

No.

Head Area put on

use at start

of Scheme

of Mining

(ha.)

Additional

requirement

during Plan

period(ha)

Total

Area (ha)

Area

considered

as fully

reclaimed &

rehabilitated

(ha)

Net area

considered

for

calculation

(ha)

1. Area under mining 0.8960 Nil 0.8960 Nil. 0.8960

2. Storage for top soil 0.3575 Nil 0.3575. Nil. 0.3575.

3. Waste dump site 0.2500 0.5142 0.7642 Nil. 0.7642

4. Mineral reject /ore

storage

1.2400 Re handled

and proper

dumping

so

0.3375 Nil. 0.3375

5. Infrastructure- etc. Nil Nil 0.0200 Nil. 0.0200

6. Roads Nil Nil. 0.2000 Nil. 0.2000

7. Railways Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil.

8. Tailing Pond Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil.

9. Effluent Treatment

Plant

Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil.

10. Mineral Separation

Plant

Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil.

11. Township area Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil. Nil.

Grand Total 2.74350 2.5752 Nil 2.5752

From the above table it can be seen that at the end of scheme period about 2.5752 say, about 3.0 hectares area would be covered under different operations relating to mining. Thus the amount for financial assurance would be 3.0 Hectares. X Rs. 15,000 = Rs. 45,000/-. As the minimum amount towards financial assurance is Rs. 1,00,000/- the lessee will submit the financial assurance for Rs. 100,000/- in favor of RCOM, Indian Bureau of Mines, Jabalpur, M.P. after execution of mining lease.



PHOTOGRAPHS

View of Boundary pillar no.2

View of Gondite Mangneferous Quartzite



PHOTOGRAPHS

View around nalla bed due southeastern part of the area

View of old existing water logged pit with surrounding land use



GEOLOGICAL STUDY AND PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT MIRAGPUR MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT

VILLAGE MIRAGPUR , TAHSIL- KHAIRLANJI, DISTRICT – BALAGHAT, M.P. M/S. SPECIAL BLAST LTD. RAIPUR, C.G.

A Pre-feasibility study assesses the technical soundness and Economic Viability of any mining project and serves as the basis for the investment decision for project financing. The study constitutes an audit of all geological, engineering, environmental, legal and economic information accumulated on the project. The important items of feasibility study of Miragpur Mn deposit over an area of 15 hectares of M/s. Special Blast Ltd. Raipur, C.G. is discussed below; Name, address of the Applicant: M/s. Special Blasts Limited


Near Fafadih Chowk,

Raipur’ 492009 (C.G.)

phone No. (0771) 4065900

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The area has been thrown open by the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 24th July 1992. Copy of Gazette notification. The area has been applied by M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur, vide mining lease application dated 02.05.2008. In response to mining lease application Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Mineral Resource Department, Mantralaya, Bhopal issued the letter of intention for grant the mining lease to the applicant for Manganese over an area of 15 hectares in Miragpur Forest Compartment No. 551. This pre feasibility report is based on the existing mining pits, mineralized dumps generated in the past. The lease area has been surveyed and geologically mapped. Geological map and sections were prepared considering the existing pits, exposures of formations and mineralized dumps lying in the area.

1. Description of deposit In Khairlaji tahsil of Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh medium to high grade Manganese deposit occurs in the forest compartment No. R 551. These Manganeses are mostly covered with phyllite followed by soil capping in the area. The area is about 62 kms. from district town Balaghat and about 16 Km. from Katangi. The part of the area has already been worked in the past for manganese ore in the southern part of the proposed area and a large dimension mining pit is in existence.



The Balaghat town is a railway junction on Gondia – Jabalpur section of south east central railway, from where road and railway connections are available. It is approachable by all weathered tar road up to Katangi and then to Miragpur (Forest) on Katangi - Tumsar road, Thus the area is approachable through out the year. The area has been thrown open by the Madhya Pradesh Gazette notification dated 24th July 1992. The area has been applied by M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur, C.G. M/s. Special Blasts Ltd., Raipur is a company registered under Companies Act and engaged in the mining business from last fifteen years. Details of the area proposed to be granted under mining lease are tabulated below;

District & State

Tahsil

Range

Comptt. No.

Area in Ha.



Khairlanji


Part of 551 (eastern

part)


.

2. Geology – (Geology, reserves, grade, recovery and other relevant features) Geologically the area is represented by Pre-Cambrian suits of metasedimentary rocks of Sausar group of rocks. 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. 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 central part of the manganese ore belt in between the Gondite formation of Sausar series of rocks. 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 Manganese deposits of this area are syngenetic meta sedimentary type. The deposition is in the form of alternating layers of quartzite 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 deposits and gondite formations are restricted to the Schists and Quartzites of the Mansar and Chorbaoli stages.



a) Geology of the area The regional stratigraphic sequence of the manganese bearing deposits in the area as given by Fermor (1926) and West (1936) is as follows : Formation Rock Types Late Cretaceous-Eocene Deccan trap Basalts and other dyke rocks. Lameta formation Sandstone and fresh water Limestone. -----------Unconfirmity----------- Sausar Series Bichua Stage Dolomitic marble, calc gneisses and schist, actinolite schist, tremolite and anthrophyllite. Junewani Stage Biotite Muscovite schist and Quartz biotite granulite. Chorbaoli Stage Quartzites, Quartz Muscovite Schist and

Felspathic Muscovite schist. Manganese ore and Gondite Horizon I Mansar Stage Muscovite schist, Muscovite biotite schist, Phyllite, commonly garnetiferous. Manganese ore Horizon II within Mansar schist, Low grade sericite schist and phyllite Lohangi Stage Manganese ore and Gondite Horizon III Pink and white calcitic marble, partly also dolomitic at places Sita Saongi stage Quartz-Muscovite schist and felspathic muscovite schist with intercalated quartzites Older Metamorphics Ortho and Para gneisses, amphibolite lenses, Epidiorites, quartzites with pegmatites and quartz vein. Local Geology: From the study of the area and the results of the extensive mining carried out by the lessee, it is observed that the geological set up of the Miragpur Manganese mine is



mainly characterized by the rock units of Mansar and Sitasaongi formation. The rock outcrops of Mansar formations mostly covered with soil in the area, whereas the Sitasaongi formations of rocks are clearly visible in the mining pits. This Miragpur deposit is occurs nearer the contact of Mansar and Sitasaongi formation. Formation of Lohangi stage is missing in this area. The sitasaongi formations Quartzites, Quartz muscovite schist and felspathic grits are overlain directly and conformably by a thick sequence of Mansar series of rocks mostly phyllites and schist with trend of foliation as NNE-SSW. Quartzite and older metamorphic rocks are also noticed in the area.

c) Geology of the proposed lease area- Rock Types Formation 1) Soil / Murrum Recent to sub recent 2) Phyllites, Muscovite schist Mansar Gondite and manganese ore Horizon 3) Quartz-muscovite schist and Sitasaongi Felspathic muscovite schist and intercalated Quartzite Soil: Soil is mostly lateritic in nature yellowish brown to reddish brown in colour and covers more or less the entire lease area. The average thickness of the soil cover is about 2.00 meters. Phyllites, Quartz mica schist: The Phyllites are having different shades of colours, variable in composition and fine to medium grained inter -banded with quartz biotite/sericite schist. The general trend of this formation in the area is ENE-WSW and at places more or less E-W and the same is also the trend of the manganese ore body. Gondite and manganese ore rocks: Manganese ore horizon mainly comprising of alternate bands of manganese ore and manganiferous quartzite are generally overlain by phyllites of Mansar formation. Being the forest area and though the applicant approached to the forest authorities for drilling of bore holes permission is not granted. Hence, drilling has not been carried out. Two large dimensional pits are lying in the area, where ore body is seen in the bottom of the pit section. Apart from ore body large heaps of mineralized dumps are in lying along the north of the existing pits which contained more than 12% of manganese ore of the total quantity of these mineralized dumps lying in the area.



The data generated during survey and geological mapping of the area and study of existing mining pits developed in the past are sufficient for taking proposed production during the mining plan period. . This is a old mining lease worked for production of manganese ore and already been explored by mining pits in the past. Though all the three dimensional digits such as length, width and depth has been established in the existing old mined out pits, but to ascertain the depth persistence of the manganese ore in the area !6 boreholes for G1 and G2 level of exploration are proposed during the second and third year after execution of mining lease. Tentative proposed exploration during the plan period after execution of mining lease is tabulated below;

Year No. of Borehole

Grid Interval/ Location

Total meterage *

No. of Pits,

No. of Trench

Remark

During First year During Second year

BH-1 BH-2 BH-3 BH-4 BH-5 BH-6 BH-7 BH-8 BH-9

BH-10 BH-11 BH-12 BH-13 BH-14 BH-15 BH-16

N 185 – E 175 N 200 – E 220 N 215 – E 265 N 220 – E 315 N230– E 365 N230 – E 415 N 220 – E 460 N 215 – E 510 N 210 – E 480 N 215 – E 435 N 220 – E 380 N 215 – E 335 N 210 – E 285 N 200 – E 245 N 180 – E 200 N090 – E140

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35

--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Inclined450 due North

By Core Drilling

Manganese ore is in general is mostly low to medium grade averaging about 32% of Mn content as per analysis.

1. Reserve assessment – Recoverable proved reserves of Manganese ore from the old mineralized dumps has been estimated considering 10 % recovery on the safer side though it is anticipated from the study and contents of these mineralized dumps more than 15 % of low to



medium grade Mn ore can be recovered from the total volume of these dumps. Detailed calculation of reserves/ resources The reserves are estimated in situ as well as recovery from the mineralized dumps. In the existing pits the Manganese ore body reported to be at average depth of about 10 to 12 mts. depth and ore body is exposed at the bottom of the pit and extending in the depth. The pits are waterlogged and silted . Gondite and manganeferous quartzite formation is located along the hanging wall side of the existing pits. There are two large existing pits in the area, one is about 200 mts. in length and second one is 63 mts in length. Average width of the ore body in the area is varying from 1m to 3 m as anticipated from the left over skin ore in the pit section thus averaging about 2 m in thickness. The reserves have been estimated by surface area method. The length and average width of ore body as seen in the existing pits has been has been taken in to consideration. The area was exploited up to the economical depth by manual method of mining in the past .Considering the nature of ore body which is exposed in the pit section averaging up to 312 mrl and extending at further depth, Considering this aspect reserves are estimated to 6 mts further depth from the bottom of the pit i.e. up to 306 mrl. From the cross section inclined depth has been taken in to consideration which is about 7.5 M. These in-situ reserves are not proved by drilling hence these are classified as inferred mineral resources under 333 UNFC category and not considered for taking production in this plan period. Bulk density 3.5 and 80 % recovery is considered from the ROM for estimation of in situ reserves,. The mineral reserves to be recovered from the mineralized dumps has been put under probable mineral reserves category as the land is a forest land and until the land is to be diverted for non forest use.. In Situ reserves from ore body: Length of ore body in x Ave. Width x Inclined Depth = Volume in M3 existing pits in M in M in M 260 x 2 x 7.5 = 3,900 Voume in M3 x Bulk density x Recovery @80% = Recoverable reserves in tonnes 3,900 x 3.5 x 0.80 = 10,920 tonnes. Recovery from old mineralized dumps; Large quantum of mineralized dumps is lying in the proposed lease area. There are three mineralized dumps Quantity of these mineralized dumps are calculated by volumetric method considering length, width and average height. These dumps are



having more than 15% of ore but on the safer side only 10% recovery has been considered. As the area is forest land dump characteristic study permission is prohibited but from the dumps lying in the area and rolled down material from dumps heaps to the bottom it is clearly seen that these mineralized dumps are potential and contents more than 15 % of Mn ore of LGHS grade. Mineralized Dump No. 1. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 110 M x 30 M x 6 M = 19,800 (a) Mineralized Dump No. 2. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 190 M x 40 M x 6 M = 45,600 (b) Mineralized Dump No. 3. ( Average Length, width and height is considered ) Length x Width x Height = Volume of dump in M3 55 M x 25 M x 4 M = 5,500 (c Total volume of mineralized dumps (a) + (b) + (c) = 70,900 M3 Recovery of manganese ore from these dumps @ 10% = 7,090 M3 x 3 B.D. = 21,270 Tonnes Updated mineral reserves/ resources The updated reserves are now estimated taking in to consideration the existing ore body in the pit section and recovery of ore from old mineralized dumps. As per estimation of reserves above the reserves are as under; Probable Mineral Reserves -------- 21,270 Tonnes and Inferred Mineral Resources -------- 10,920 Tonnes UNFC Classification of Reserves and Resources Estimation

The UNFC ( United Nations Framework Classification ) of mineral reserves/ resources consists of a three dimensional axes;

(iv) Economic Viability, (v) Feasibility Assessment of Reserves, and (vi) Geological Assessment of Reserves

It is three digit code based system in which the economic viability axis represents the first digit, the feasibility axis the second digit and the geological assessment representing the third digit. Field guidelines for adoption of UNFC code for the above mentioned three axes have been spelled out in MCDR for different type of mineral deposits.



As per UNFC categorization of reserves the details regarding the three axes of Miragpur Manganese deposit are discussed below; (i) Economic Viability The proposed area is about 66 kms. from Balaghat town a district headquarter and connected by all weather road and approachable through out the year from Balaghat via Waraseoni- Katangi to Tumsar road up to Garra chouki, which is 19 kms. from Katangi. The area is due south-east of Garra chouki and western boundary of the area is along the Tumsar road. The reserves of the area have economic viability because;

i) Exploration by way of exploitation of mineral in the past and ore body is exposed in the pit section and large dimensional mineralized dumps are lying in existence in the proposed area and evidence of mineral deposit has been proved.

ii) Recovery of mineral from the old dumps has been established and the grade of ore available is marketable. The ore to be recovered from dumps will be obtained at minimum expenditure and hence economical viable.

Extensive mining has been done in the area in the past and the nature and trend of the ore body indicates that the ore body is continued and persists at depth. (ii) Feasibility Assessment of Reserves Manganese is one of the most important mineral used in modern industries, such as in steel, manganese, ferroalloys industries and in dry cell batteries. The phenomenal growth of the steel industry in recent times is due to the large scale use of the metal and it’s alloys in the various metallurgical and non-metallurgical industries. Manganese is used to manufacture of ferromanganese, silico manganese and other alloys. The grade of Manganese available in the area is suitable for most of the consuming industries and hence easily marketable. Moreover, the area is approachable throughout the year. The laborers are available in the nearby villages and hence the manpower and their habitation problem does not envisaged.

i)Analysis of the samples collected from the mineralized dumps confirmed that low to medium grade Manganese ore is available in the area. ii) Mining Plan/ scheme for working of mine has been prepared iii) It has specific end use grades of ore



iv)The value of the quantity produced of Manganese per year satisfies the required return on the investment being the ore is high value and ore body is exposed in the pit section. (iii) Geological Assessment of Reserves The lease area has been explored by extensive mining in the past and proved the availability of good marketable grade of Manganese ore is available in the area. Recovery of manganese ore from the old mineralized dumps also indicates the availability of ore in the area. The area has been geologically mapped on the 1:1000 scale and detailed topographical –cum-geological map has been prepared including all surface geological features, extent of deposit and nature of deposit. Sampling and analysis of samples from the dumps have been done to know the grade of the mineral. Keeping in view the overall structural and the geological setup of the Manganese in the area following parameters have been considered for the purpose of estimating the reserves. Manganese is exposed in the mining pits. Geological cross sections and longitudinal section of the pits have been prepared. a) Shape, size and depth extension of Manganese deposit as projected on cross sections have been considered as the basis for estimation of ore reserves. b) A bulk Density of 3 and a recovery factor of 80% have been considered while estimating recoverable reserves of Manganese deposit. . c) Manganese of the area is covered with soil / murrum capping followed by quartz mica schist, phyllite with manganeferous quartzite and with Mn ore is proceeding at depth with dip angle of about 400 for which over and side burden of hanging wall side is to be removed. Considering the nature of Manganese deposit in the area the reserves have been estimated as probable mineral reserves category UNFC 121 and inferred mineral resources as UNFC 333 category. The estimated reserves of Manganese in different categories for which this mining plan has been prepared quantify for UNFC code as under; Probable mineral reserves Under UNFC Code 121 .. 21,270 tonnes Inferred mineral resources Under UNFC Code 333 .. 10,920 tonnes



UNFC Classification of Reserves and Resources Estimation: Classification Code Quantity in Tonnes

Total Mineral Resources ( A + B )

C. Mineral Reserve (3) Proved Reserves (4) Probable Mineral Reserve D. Remaining Resources (7) Feasibility Mineral Resource (8) Pre-feasibility Mineral Resource (9) Measured Mineral Resource (10) Indicated Mineral Resource (11) Inferred Mineral Resource (12) Reconnaissance Mineral Resource

111 121 211 221 and 222 331 332 333 334

32,190 21,270 10,920

Mineable reserves: Mineable recoverable reserves are at present is considered only the recovered ore from the mineralized dumps. In situ ore body is yet to be proved by drilling though there is clear indications of availability of Mn ore body at depth hence these are not taken in to account as mineable reserves. As per estimation of reserves above all the recoverable reserves from the mineralized dumps are mineable and are as under; Probable mineral reserves Under UNFC Code 121 .. 21,270 tonnes



2. Production schedule –

The following production is envisaged from the re4casting of old mineralized dumps . . .Recovery from old Mineralized dumps Year ending March



@10%


@ 90%

Production of Mn in MT

@ 3 BD

First 12,600 1,260.0 11,340.0 3,780.0

Second 12,285 1,228.5 11,056.5 3,685.5

Third 12,384 1,238.4 11,145.6 3,715.2

Fourth 14,175 1,417.5 12,757.5 4,252.5

Fifth 13,920 1,392.0 12,528.0 4,176.0

Total 65,364 6,536.4 58,827.6 19,609.2

3. Mining Method –

Mode of Working ; Manual for recasting of existing old mineralized dumps. Mineralized dumps will be re-casted from one end and proceed inward. The ore is sorted out and waste material generated from these dumps are shifted to northern part of the area as shown in the development and production plan. Direction of dump working advances from west to eastern side as these dumps are lying along the pit more or less in the east- west direction.All the mining operations are manual. Only for shifting of waste material to the dumping site occasionally one tipper will be required. Breaking of big boulders and sizing of manganese ore would be carried out by manual means.

.Dump Re-handling

As there are substantial quantity of ore is contaminated in the old mineralized dumps re-

handling of dumps is required. Quantity of dumps to be re-handled every year and the

recovery of ore is already mentioned in the above paras.



Year ending March



@10%


@ 90%

First 12,600 1,260.0 11,340.0 Second 12,285 1,228.5 11,056.5 Third 12,384 1,238.4 11,145.6 Fourth 14,175 1,417.5 12,757.5 Fifth 13,920 1,392.0 12,528.0 Total 65,364 6,536.4 58,827.6

Recovery from old mineralized dumps will be carried out by re handling the dumps to recover mineral. This will be about 10% of the total dumps handled and remaining 90% will be waste material which will be shifted along the western boundary in the area earmarked for this purpose in development and production plan.

4.Beneficiation –

No beneficiation by chemical process is being required as the Manganese ore from this area meets the specifications required for Manganese and steel plants and other Manganese alloy manufacturing industries. Being the homogeneous nature and the specifications of ore is matching with the requirement of the consuming industries no changes are required in the specifications of mineral.

5. Marketing –

Marketing of the Manganese ore to be mined out from this area is having no problem. The Manganese ore of this area meets the specifications required for ferro -Manganese and steel plants and other Manganese alloy manufacturing industries located in Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.

6. Infrastructure –

Name of Mine- Miragpur Forest Manganese Deposit ( Khirlanji Range) The area falls under Topo sheet No. 55 O/14 having co-ordinates of BP- 1 is given here

- longitudes E 79o 47’ 23.77” and latitude N 21o 38’02.00” .



Details of co-ordinates of the boundary points are tabulated below;

The area is being located on the Balaghat – Katangi- Tumsar road and approachable through out the year. Laborers are engaged for mining from the nearby villages. Mine office and temporary labor hutments with drinking water facilities would be developed. Availability of water and electric power is not a problem in this area. Electricity is available nearby. Drainage of the area during rainy season is controlled by a seasonal nallas. Drinking water is available through dug / bore wells. Most of the dug wells in the area are seasonal having water up to the end of March- April. During summer villagers are mostly using water from bore wells. The water from dug well and bore wells are unpolluted and hygienic. Human settlement is seen in the village and surrounding villages. The villagers fall under low income group as only agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers and the land is cultivated only during the rainy season and having no other avenues to earn. Lifestyle of the people will not be disturbed by mining activity. Laborers would be engaged for mining from adjoining villages and as such there is no problem of human settlement. Hutment facilities are provided to them in the lease hold area. It is evident from the above information that the mining activity will not disturb the present environment and the lifestyle of the people. Moreover, the mining will help towards the development of the area by solving unemployment problem to a certain extent. 7. Environmental Requirements - EIA and EMP studies will be carried out by the lessee and also Consent to operate the Deposit was obtained from the M. P. Pollution Control Board, Bhopal. Mining plan and

Boundary Points

Latitude Longitude

BP1 N 21o 38’02.00” E 79o 47’ 23.77”

BP2 N 21o 37’ 53.40” E 79o 47' 18.00”

BP3 N 21o 37’ 52.09” E 79o 47' 28.98”

BP4 N 21o 37’ 57.90” E 79o 47' 43.40”

BP5 N 21o 38’ 02.50” E 79o 47' 40.30”

BP6 N 21o 38’ 01.36” E 79o 47' 33.90”



Progressive Mine closure plan will be prepared after intend to grant the mining lease is granted by the Govt. 8. Legal factors like tribal issues, National parks etc. – There is no tribal issues are involved in the mining of Manganese ore from this area and there is no national park in the area and in the buffer zone. 9. Legal factors like tribal issues, National parks etc. – There is no tribal issues are involved in the mining of Manganese ore from this area and there is no national park in the area and in the buffer zone.



10. Economic Evaluation – For economic evaluation of Manganese ore deposit to be mined out after grant of mining lease, relevant following factors have been taken in to account considering yearly 4,000 tonnes of production.

Sr. No. Items Details of content Cost per ton in Rupees

1. Geological Exploration

Exploration by drilling for assessment of depth persistence and grade of deposit 200 mts

70/-

2. Mining Mining plan, Manpower requirement for raising the mineral

1200/-

3. Environment EIA/EMP, Socio-economic impact, Rehabilitation, Reclamation

40/-

Plantation and maintenance

10/-

Cost of converting forest land for non forest use

600/-

4. Processing No beneficiation process, Breaking, sorting and loading

50/-

5. Infrastructure Rest shelter, office, road etc. and maintenance

10/-

6. Costing Capital and operating cost and working capital Rs. 25,00,000/- Interest 18%

100/-

7. Marketing POL, Visits and conveyance, Lodging Boarding etc,

100/-

8. Economic Viability

Cash flow forecast inflation effects- About 5% of sale value

150/-

9. Others Statutory provisions mining, labor and taxation

40/-

10. Royalty/ dead rent

Payment of royalty, surface rent, office expenses and others

600/-

11. Welfare and ancillary operations

Labor welfare, Manual mining tools etc. 20/-

Total Rs. 3,010/-

Average Sale value Rs. 4,500/- per ton at site. This is a present production cost and selling price. Every year the cost of production is anticipated to be increased by 10 to 12 percent vis-à-vis the selling price would also be increased to that extent and the thus the mined out ore will be economical mineable and feasible. 11. Risk Assessment: Considering the proposed production and in view of the geography, geology and proposed method of mining, there seems to be no danger of high risk accidents like land slides, subsidence, flood, inundation of under ground deposit, seismic activity and tailing dam failure etc. and thus require no management and no additional expenditure to be incurred.

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