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Pre-Feasibility Report For The Proposed 5.00 MTPA Iron Ore Mine at Manoharpur Taluk, West Singhbhum District, Jharkand State
Vedanta Limited 1
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Background
Vedanta Limited is one of the world's leading diversified natural resources
companies. The company’s main businesses focus on zinc, lead, silver,
aluminum, copper, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial power, while its
operations span across India, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland and
Australia.
Iron ore division of Vedanta Limited was previously known as Sesa Goa
Limited. Company has an ambitious expansion plan of present pig iron
business to steel manufacturing with strong foothold in Eastern India.
A prospecting scheme (including drilling programme) was submitted to IBM
and State Government at the time. As the entire PL area falls in Ankua
Reserve Forest and Dhobil protected forest area of Saranda Forest Division,
application for permission to conduct prospecting operation was submitted
to the Saranda Forest Division office. After due processing and examination
of this application at different levels by state government it was
recommended to the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of
India in 2007 and 2008 but in this period the permission from the forest
department was not granted.
In view of the inordinate delay in forest clearance for prospecting work, an
application for renewal of license for 2 more years was made to the State
government and prospecting license was extended upto 9th March 2010. On
the 22nd April 2009, a revised scheme of prospecting, under rule 5 (2) of
MCDR 1988, was submitted to carry out prospecting through non evasive
method like geophysical survey, topographical and geological mapping,
geochemical sampling etc.
Before expiry of the prospecting license, a mining lease application, over an
area of 450.72 ha supported by a report of prospecting operations carried
out was submitted as per rule 8(1)(b) MCDR 1988 to the District Mining
Office, Chaibasa on the 18th May 2009. The ML application was forwarded by
Dy Commissioner, West Singhbhum District to Director, Mines, Govt of
Jharkhand with recommendation to consider for grant of ML.
This mining lease application has been pending with the State Government
since 2009. In 2015, new mineral legislation, ‘The Mines and Mineral
(Development & Regulation) Amendment Act 2015’ was enacted in which
the above mining lease application has been saved under Sec. 10(A)2(b).
In January 2017, the Director of Mines, Directorate of Mines, Government of
Jharkhand issued a letter to Vedanta requesting the submission of a fresh
prospecting report compliant to UNFC guidelines supported by a Differential
Global Positioning System (DGPS) survey to accurately delineate the
boundary of the lease area, being a new requirement as per recent
guidelines of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for processing of
mining lease applications.
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Because of the above, permission was sought from The Conservator of
Forest, Saranda Forest Division to complete the required exploration
programme (including drilling). This was granted, but limited to not more
than 20 bore holes per 10 km2 for the 450.72 Ha, this equated to 9 bore
holes.
To deliver on the requirement from state government of a UNFC compliant
report, while adhering to the permission granted by the Conservator of
Forest, Saranda Forest Division, an exploration programme has been
completed May – July 2017 by M/S. Geotech Exploration, Nagpur .
Prospecting and drilling activities in the applied ML area are inspected by
Deputy Director Geology, Singhbhum Region on 16th June 2017 and
Assistant Mining Geologist of IBM (Ranchi Region) inspected the above said
area on 25th to 26th July 2017.
In January 2017, Director Mines, Government of Jharkhand had asked
Vedanta to submit fresh prospecting report compliant with the UNFC
guidelines. Accordingly permission for exploratory borehole drilling was
taken from the Conservator Forest, Saranda Division, Chaibasa and
exploration program started in May 2017.
1.2 Project Proposal
Vedanta Limited proposes for 5.0 MTPA iron ore mining at Chiria hills
adjacent to SAIL Dhobil lease in Manoharpur taluk, West Singhbhum
district, Jharkand state.
Present proposal for iron ore production will enable the industry to supply
feedstock for its production requirements and will ultimately, subject to
ongoing positive exploration results, provide feedstock to the proposed Sesa
Goa steel plant in Jharkhand.
1.3 Location and Accessibility
The proposed location for iron ore mining falls in Ankua reserve forest land
and Dhobil protected forest at Chiria hills, Manoharpur taluk, West
Singhbhum district, Jharkand state. Location details of the proposed iron
ore mine is given Table-1.
TABLE-1
LOCATION DETAILS
Area (ha)
Pillar No.
Location Survey of India Toposheet No. Latitude Longitude
450.72 VML-278 85⁰17’15.099’’ E 22⁰18’4.817’’ N 73 F/7 (Open series map no- F45H7)
VML-1 85⁰17’49.202’’ E 22⁰18’5.533’’ N
VML-86 85⁰18’32.707’’ E 22⁰16’15.317’’ N
VML-120 85⁰17’45.713’’ E 22⁰15’50.738’’ N
VML-208 85⁰17’1.108’’ E 22⁰16’45.912’’ N
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1.4 Geology of the Deposit
Geologically, the terrain around the PL forms part of the oldest meta-
sedimentary and metavolcanic formations of the Chhotanagpur plateau,
situated on the Budaburu and Baichindigiburu hill ranges, considered as
homotaxial with the Dharwars in the Indian geological column. It is believed
that the iron-rich formations of the Bonai-Keonjhar range form part of the
Iron Ore Series.
In a generally accepted opinion, iron ore bearing Banded Iron Formations
(BIFs) occur between the over lying shales, phyllites, sandstones, lavas, ash
and tuff beds, and the basal sandstone conglomerates, occurring at the
base of iron ore group which unconformably overlays the older
metamorphics. Profuse volcanic activity in the form of tuff beds, has been
noted within the BIF. The Iron Ore Group of rocks outcrop around the
Singhbhum granite body.
Regional Stratigraphy
The stratigraphic succession has under gone evolutionary changes as per
the interpretation of Mr. H.C. Jones, Mr. J.A. Dunn etc. hence the Regional
stratigraphy as postulated by Sarkar &Saha in 1983 is as mentioned below
where in the geochronological data are also included.
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Physiography, Topography and Drainage Pattern
The Ankua Block is located in the northwestern part of the South
Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai Iron Ore Belt in the state of Jharkhand. The
most important group of iron ore deposits of the country is housed in this
belt, which has NNE-SSW trending ridges with gentle to moderate slopes
and intervening low lying valleys.
The rock types exposed in the area are represented by Pre-Cambrian
sedimentary formations known as Iron Ore Series. The general strike of the
formations in Northern Singhbhum is E-W while NNE-SSW of Southern
Singhbhum. The strike changes to NW-SE in the eastern part and the
adjoining areas of Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.
The entire block fall within Reserve Forest, exhibits uneven topography,
consist mixed dense jungle, marked by NNE-SSW trending ridges of
moderate heights with intervening valleys and small mounds. The highest
and lowest altitudes of the applied ML area are about 740 m to 360 m
above MSL respectively. The general elevation is + 600m above MSL.
The Koina River, trending nearly N30° E- S30° W, flows towards north.
Three dry seasonal nala is flowing within area. One in the northern side
flowing towards north eastern direction to meet the Hamsdanala, which is
flowing towards north east & meet with Koina River. Other Two nalas in the
eastern side & southern side flowing towards eastern direction meet the
Jojodanala, which is flowing towards east & meet with Koina River.
Regional Geology
Geology of ML Area
The Chiria iron ore deposit is a banded limonite – goethite – hematite
assemblage, capping the Budha Buru hill sloping down to 530 m MSL
resting on the shale and BHQ country rock of the Iron Ore Group. Trending
parallel to the major structure, the longest axis of the deposit is N25°E –
S25°W, over a visible strike length of >6.5 km and a variable width of
between 1.4 and 3.5 km. Total mineral reserves of the ML area are given in
Table-1.
Structure
The general structural trend in the area is NNE-SSW with variable dips due
to folding. The general dip is 40-50°. Two pervasive structural fabrics could
be measured:
S0 bedding: This is the primary laminated bedding of the Banded Iron
Formation. This is mostly replaced and destroyed in the lateritised ore cap.
Mineralisation within the laminated ore type can also replace all primary
bedding and give the ore a massive appearance.
S1 foliation: This is a major pervasive foliation developed in most units and
extending across the license area. It generally dips steeply at 75-85° in a W
to WNW direction. This foliation is often preserved and accentuated within
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the laterite ore. S1 is pervasively present in the BHQ where the intersection
with S0 can be observed. Interpretation of all the S0 readings in the license
area indicates folding of at least one major fold with a fold hinge,
orientation 025/12. This observation is confirmed in the field where local
parasitic folding could be observed and measured (Figure 2).
Tight overturned folding is interpreted from field observations with
substantial local parasitic- and re-folding. Strike of the folds axial plan is
interpreted to be NNE, dipping shallowly at ca. 10-20°.
TABLE-1
TOTAL MINERAL RESERVES & RESOURCES IN THE MINING LEASE
Classification Code Quantity in
MT
Average
Grade
Threshold
value
A. Total Mineral Reserve
Proved Mineral Reserve 111 -- --
Probable Mineral Reserve 121 -- --
122 24.2 Fe 60.5 % Fe 45%
B. Total Remaining Resources
Feasibility Mineral Resource
211
Pre-feasibility Mineral Resource
221
--
222
--
Measured Mineral Resource
331
-- --
Indicated Mineral Resource
332 5.4 Fe 60.5 % --
Inferred Mineral Resource 333 77.39 Fe 63.1 % Fe 45%
Reconnaissance Mineral
Fe 45% Resource 334 79.69
Fe 54 - 65 %
Total Reserves + Resources
186.68
Fe 45%
FIGURE-2
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF PLANAR FEATURES
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Year-wise tentative excavation: The year-wise tentative excavation is given
in Table-2.
TABLE-2
YEAR WISE TENTATIVE EXCAVATION
Year Pit No
Total Tentative Excavation (m3)
Top Soil (m3)
ROM (m3)
ROM/ Waste Ratio *Ore (m3)
Mineral Reject (m3)
1
2018-19 1 754423 0 666667 0 1 : 0.13
Total 754423 0 666667 0 1 : 0.13
2019-20 2 2078181 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.25
Total 2078181 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.25
2020-21 3 1748885 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.05
Total 1748885 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.05
2021- 22 4 2535361 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.52
Total 2535361 0 1666667 0 1 : 0.52
2022-23 5 4348380 0 1666667 0 1 : 1.61
Total 4348380 0 1666667 0 1 : 1.61
*Tentative tonnage of the mineral may be carried out by computing approximate bulk density and recovery factor as these data are variable and may be established on time series.
Proposed Production Breakdown
Production Year ROM tons Waste tons Strip Ratio
1 2000000 263268 0.13
2 5000000 1234544 0.25
3 5000000 246654 0.05
4 5000000 2606084 0.52
5 5000000 8045141 1.61
22000000 12395691
2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent
Vedanta Limited is one of the world's leading diversified natural resources
companies. The company’s main businesses focus on zinc, lead, silver,
aluminum, copper, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial power, while its
operations span across India, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland and
Australia.
Vedanta Ltd has a portfolio of world-class, low-cost, scalable assets that
consistently generate strong profitability and have robust cash flows. The
company holds industry-leading market shares across its core divisions.
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The present project proposal is a 5.00 MTPA iron ore mining project in the
Ankua block in Manoharpur taluk, West Singhbhum district, Jharkand state.
The Ankua Block is located in the northwestern part of the South
Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai Iron Ore Belt in the state of Jharkhand. The
most important group of iron ore deposits of the country is housed in this
belt.
2.2 Need of the Project and its Importance to the Country and Region
The major usage of iron ore in India is for the manufacturing of steel. The
major iron ore producing states are Odisha, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh,
Karnataka and Goa. India is world’s 4th largest iron ore producer and 3rd
largest exporter after Australia and Brazil.
The continuation of the present proposal for iron ore production from Dhobil
area will enable the industry to supply feedstock for its production
requirements and will ultimately, subject to ongoing positive exploration
results, provide feedstock to the proposed Sesa Goa steel plant in
Jharkhand.
India was the world’s third-largest steel producer in 2016. The growth in the
Indian steel sector has been driven by domestic availability of raw materials
such as iron ore and cost-effective labour. Consequently, the steel sector
has been a major contributor to India’s manufacturing output.
The Indian steel industry is considered to be modern with state-of-the-art
steel mills. It has always strived for continuous modernisation and
upgrading of older plants and higher energy efficiency levels.
Driven by rising infrastructure development and growing demand for
automotives, steel consumption is expected to reach 104 Mt by 2017.
It is expected that consumption per capita would increase, supported by
rapid growth in the industrial sector, and rising infra expenditure projects in
railways, roads and highways etc.
The Indian iron ore mining industry is a mixture of mini and large capacity
mines. There is a regional imbalance in iron ore production in India due to
the limitations posed by occurrence and feasibility. As per estimation, the
current Indian production is not aligned with growing consumer demand.
This highlights the gap between the demand and supply of raw materials.
In the next few years, India’s GDP is expected to continue to grow on the
back of economic development, rapid urbanisation, thrust on infrastructure
investment, improved private investment, strong industrial activity and
increasing consumption. The Government’s focus on “Make in India” (hike
manufacturing share in GDP from the current 17% to 25% by 2022),
“Housing for all by 2022”, smart cities, power for all, modernisation of
railways and aggressive highway construction targets will drive growth at a
faster pace in end-user industries including power, cement, construction and
infrastructure, which will in turn boost domestic mineral consumption.
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India is expected to become the world's second largest producer of crude
steel in the next 10 years, moving up from the third position, as its capacity
is projected to increase to about 300 Mt by 2025. Scope for growth is
offered by India’s comparatively low per capita steel consumption and the
expected rise in consumption due to increased infrastructure construction
and the thriving automobile and railways sectors.
2.3 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to the Project
The mining establishment presents vast opportunities of employment to the
numerous people under various cadres (Highly skilled, skilled, semiskilled &
unskilled). The qualifications of various technical personnel will be in
accordance with the various statutory stipulations applicable to the mines.
The details of personnel proposed to be deployed are given in Table-3.
TABLE-3
DETAILS OF PERSONNEL PROPOSED
Sr. No. Status Manpower (Nos.)
1 Highly Skilled Staff 70
2 Skilled Staff 60
3 Semiskilled Staff 50
4 Unskilled Staff 20
Total 200
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Project Description with Process Details
Mining
Ankua block at Chiria hills will be operated as a standalone project having a
capacity of 5.00 MTPA of Run of Mine (ROM). The site infrastructure includes
primary crushing, screening, waste rock dump area, fuel bay and diesel
storage area, explosives storage and other allied facilities at the proposed
location for mining iron ore.
Proposed Method of Mining
The proposed project will adopt open pit mining method due to the shallow
nature, size and orientation of the ore body. For rock fragmentation
deep‐hole drilling and blasting technique will be adopted. Shovel‐dumper
combination will be deployed for excavation and transportation of iron ore
from mine to the crushing plant.
The processing of ore will be done via a dry crushing and screening plant to
produce lump and fine ore.
Mining for first Five Years
Production and development plan for the first year: It is proposed to work
opencast in the Central western part the lease area to produce 2 MT ore,
approximately 600 m RL. Total 0.26 MT waste will be generated with
stripping ratio 1:0.13.
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Production and development plan for the second year: This year’s proposal
is to produce 5 MT of ore with stripping ratio 1:0.25; the total 1.23 MT
waste will be generated.
Production and development plan for the Third year: This year’s proposal is
to produce 5 MT of ore with stripping ratio 1:0.05 ; the total 0.24 MT waste
will be generated.
Production and development plan for the fourth year: This year’s proposal is
to produce 5 MT of ore with stripping ratio 1:0.52; the total 2.60 MT waste
will be generated.
Production and development plan for the fifth year: This year’s proposal is
to produce 5 MT of ore with stripping ratio 1:1.61; the total 8.04 MT waste
will be generated
Bench Height: Standard and safe working configurations are considered
here for developing the mine.
Bench height: 7 m
Bench width: 15 m
Road width: 23 m
3.2 Material Transport
The iron ore is proposed to be transported to pig iron production plant which
is proposed at 30-km from mine site. The iron ore will be transported by
road through dumpers in the first year. Company is undertaking a study on
other option of ore evacuation such as rail, conveyor etc.and determined to
adopt most environment friendly method for transport.
3.3 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse
The processing of ore will be done via a dry crushing and screening plant to
produce lump and fine ore. It is foreseen that the processing will be done on
a toll treatment basis off site about 30 kilometres away. The plant design
should preferably make provision to alter the screening operation to a wet
screening operation if the clay content in the ore proves to be uncontrollable
after the rainy season each year. The wet screening plant will require a
slimes dam system which is currently postponed due to the environmental,
capital and operation burden of such a system.
The screening plant capacity will be driven by the lump ore ratio that the pig
iron market will require. The pig iron plant will be able to process slightly
higher ratios of lump than designed for but the sintering capacity will limit
the utilisation of low lump ratios from the mine. The required lump feed rate
of the pig iron plant will thus be the design anchor for the screening plant.
3.4 Availability of Water its Source, Power Requirement and Source
About 60 KLD water is required for mining operations. Water will be
collected from nearby Nala/ River with prior approval of concerned
authority. The water requirement break-up is given in Table-4 below:
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TABLE-4
REQUIREMENT OF WATER IN THE MINE
Activities Proposed Water Consumption (KLD)
Haul Roads & Muck pile wetting 30
Vehicle Washing 3
Wet Drilling 10
Gardening 7
Domestic 10
Total 60
Power
Power will be sourced for Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) through
132 KV service station located at Manoharpur.
3.5 Quantity of Wastes Generated and Scheme for their Management
The waste rock in pit dumping is planned to take place once pushback 1 is
complete. The ore is to be stockpiled in front of the primary crusher which is
planned to dry crush to 200mm. An assumption is that the ore is then
trucked to an independent processing facility which is to be situated
approximately 30 km away. The processing facility includes secondary
crushing/ screening to separate the lump and fines which is then processed
through a pig iron plant. Access to the processing facility is facilitated
through a new access road to the site.
Total waste generated in the five years period is 12.39 MT. The dump area
is proposed in the eastern side of the ML area.
4.0 SITE ANALYSIS
4.1 Connectivity
The proposed ML area is located at Ankua reserve forest and Dhobil
protected forest, Manoharpur taluk, West Singhbhum district, Jharkand
state. The mine site is located at a distance of approximately 1.4 km to
State Highway-4 and the nearest railway station Manoharpur is 12.3 km
away from the mine lease area.
4.2 Land Form, Land Ownership and Land Use
Prospecting license for iron ore was granted to Vedanta Limited on
10.03.2005 for iron ore in Mauza Dhobil, Ankua RF, over an area of 700 ha
in West Singhbhum district.
The prospecting lease covers 450.72 ha in the Ankua Reserve Forest and
Dhobil forest land which is a part of Saranda Forest Division.
4.3 Environmental Sensitivity
The environmental setting of the location is given in Table-5.
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TABLE-5
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Item Description Distance (km)
Nearest Highway SH-4 1.2 km, ESE
Nearest Railway station
Ankua Manoharpur
1.8 km, WNW 12.3 km, NW
Nearest Airport Ranchi 112.0 km, N
Nearest village Chiria 1.4 km, NW
Nearest town Manoharpur 12.3 km, NW
Nearest city Ranchi 116 km, N
Nearest River Koina River
Hamsada Nadi
Sarako Nadi
1.4 km, ESE
1.4 km, NW
3.2 km, SS Reserved forests / Protected forests
Ankua RF
Dhobil PF
Ambia RF
Ghatkuri RF
Henua PF
Kasea Pecha PF
Kodolibad RF
Sonapi PF
Marang Ponga RF
Dimbuli RF
Rabangda RF
Samtha RF
Within the ML area
Within the ML area
2.9 km, NE
4.4 km, ESE
6.0 km, ENE
6.5 km, E
4.0 km, SSW
3.8 km, S
5.8 km, SW
6.4 km, NW
9.0 km, WNW
7.2 km, SW Defence installations Nil - Archaeological important places
Nil -
Ecological Sensitive Zones within 15 Km from M.L.
Boundary
Nil
National Parks/ Wild life Sanctuaries within 15 Km from M.L. Boundary
Nil
CRZ Not applicable
Historical Places within 15 Km from M.L. Boundary Nil
Inter-state Boundary 13.9 km, SE (Odisha- Jharkand)
Any other Industrial Establishments SAIL iron ore mine (adjacent)
5.0 PLANNING BRIEF
5.1 Planning Concept Town and Country Planning/Development
Authority Classification
There will be an increase in the overall basic facilities such as roads, school,
health center etc. Owing to implementation of the mining project in the area
there will be positive impact in socio-economic aspects.
5.2 Population Projection
Employment opportunities for the proposed iron ore mining will lead to
certain population influx from the surrounding villages.
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5.3 Land Use Planning
Detail land use at present, at the end of this proposal period and at the
conceptual stage is given in Table-6.
TABLE-6
THE LAND USE PATTERN AT THE END OF PLAN PERIOD
Type of Land Use Area in Ha.
Area for Mining 27.22
Overburden Dump 30.99
Sub-Grade Stock 5.00
Infrastructure 10.00
Roads 0.25
Mineral Stock 2.00
Crushing and Screening Plant 2.50
Area reserved for future exploration 372.76
TOTAL 450.72
5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand
Infrastructure facilities such as downhill conveyor, screening plant, loading
plant, approach road etc for development of iron ore project as a fully
mechanized mine and stand alone project. All mineral processing facilities
i.e. crushing plant, downhill conveyor, screening plant & loading plant will
be exclusively developed for the deposit.
5.5 Amenities/Facilities
An office building, a control room with basic amenities, a substation with
switch yard shall be provided. Suitable black top approach roads with
suitable gradient shall be provided to all buildings/shops along with drains
and outlets.
6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
All necessary and basic infrastructures required viz. mines office, rest
shelter, first aid station, drinking water and toilet facilities etc. will be
facilitated. The site infrastructure includes the following facilities:
Administrative office
Primary crusher and screening plant (200mm)
Canteen and rest house
Waste disposal facility
Waste rock dump storage area
Workshop and Tyre storage
Fuel bay and diesel storage area
Water storage and treatment plant
Explosives storage
Pit dewatering
Pollution/ Environmental control
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6.1 Residential Area
Necessary housing facilities (township) to facilitate the employees shall be
planned as per requirement.
6.2 Green Belt
Vedanta proposes systematic and regular programme of Afforestation over
the free areas mainly on overburden dump areas within the ML area. This
will be done utilizing the services of retired forest official having proven
experience.
The main aim of plantation in the mined out areas is to stabilize the land to
protect it from rain and wind erosion as the left over working area shall
contain broken material and fine particles. Afforestation shall be planned
phase wise during the life of mine and sufficient greenbelt shall be
developed. About 2500 saplings/ha will be planted in phase wise.
The following precautions will be taken in enhancing the survival rate of
planted saplings.
1) Care is taken to protect the plants from insects by periodical spraying of
pesticides.
2) Water sprinklers will be provided all along the haul road from which
water is provided to the plants.
3) As the survival and growth of the plants is effective in monsoon. Hence
large no. of plantation is being done in the Monsoon Season.
6.3 Social Infrastructure
The entire mine lease area falls in reserve/protected forest. The mine area
does not cover any habitation. Hence the mining activities does not involve
any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places,
monuments exist in the lease area or in the vicinity. The mining operations
do not disturb/relocate any village or need any resettlement.
Roads will be laid down as access roads to the mine lease area are necessary
and existing roads will be further strengthened.
6.4 Drinking Water Management
Water storage and water treatment plant is planned near the mine lease area
to facilitate drinking water to all the employees.
6.5 Sewerage System
A net‐work of internal roads with cross drainage works and road side drains,
water supply and sanitary facilities shall be provided. Also, a net‐work of
complete sewerage system with septic tanks and soak pits and oxidation
pond shall be provided.
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6.6 Solid Waste Management
Waste generated during mining operation dumps would be dumped in
properly maintained waste dumps. These waste dumps will be stabilized by
planting trees and making terraces and parapet walls at the toe of the
dumps.
7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN
No Rehabilitation and resettlement issues involved in the proposed iron ore
mining project.
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
The life of the project is five years for the targeted production of 5 MTPA. The
mine closure activities will commence 2 years before the scheduled closure of
Mine operations. The manpower requirement for carrying out the mine
closure activities will be suitably drawn in a phased manner from the existing
manpower. The estimated project cost is about Rs. 421 crores
9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
The iron ore reserves are site specific. The proposed 5.0 MTPA iron ore mine
will supply iron to the proposed pig iron plant planned at 30.0 km away. This
will boost the industrial production of this region and improve the economy of
the nation.