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ANDHRA PRADESH MINERAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION LIMITED (APMDC)

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORTOF

SULIYARI COAL MINEin Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin)

Tehsil Sarai, District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh

MECON LIMITEDRANCHI – 834002

INDIA

MEC/11/16/Q7FY/PFR/2465/R0 April, 2018

Pre-Feasibility ReportProposed Suliyari Coal Mine

in Sarai tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh of M/s. APMDC

©, 2018 MECON LIMITED,All rights reserved

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Pre Feasibility Report (PFR) has been prepared as part of theapplication for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for carrying outEnvironmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management(EIA/EMP) studies for proposed Suliyari Coal Mine with production capacityof 5.0 MTPA (normative capacity) and 6.0 MTPA (Peak capacity) of M/s.Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (APMDC). Theproposed coal mine is located within Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin), invillage(s) Aamdand, Bajaudi, Belwar, Dongari, Dhirauli, Jhalari, Majhaulipathand Seerswah, Tehsil: Sarai, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.

Suliyari Coal Block has been allocated by Ministry of Coal (MoC) to APMDCfor commercial mining vide order no. F.No. 103/10/2016/NA dated 29th

September 2016. APMDC, a Government of Andhra Pradesh StateUndertaking involved in exploration and scientific exploitation of mineraldeposits of Andhra Pradesh since its inception.

In pursuance of Government of India policy vide Environment (Protection)Act, 1986 new projects or expansion of any existing plant necessitatesstatutory prior Environmental Clearance in accordance with the objectives ofNational Environmental Policy as approved by the Union Cabinet on 18th

May, 2006 and MoEF&CC’s EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006, by preparinga EIA/EMP report. As part of the process of scoping for the EIA/EMP studies,the project proponent has to submit an online application to MoEF&CC inthe prescribed format (Form-I) along with a Pre Feasibility Report.

While taking necessary actions prescribed by MoEF&CC, APMDC has decidedto submit an application to MoEF&CC and has engaged the services ofMECON Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel,Govt. of India to prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report as the first step for seekingEnvironmental Clearance for Suliyari Coal mine. This report containsinformation on the proposed coal mining project.

The report including this introduction chapter includes:

Introduction of the Project / Background Information

Identification of the Project and the Project Proponent Brief Information of the Project Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region Demand and Supply Import vs. Indigenous Production Export Possibilities Domestic / Export Market Employment Generation




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Project Description

Type of Project including Interlinked and Interdependent Project Location Details of Alternate Site Size and Magnitude of Operation Mine Description Raw Materials Resource Optimization / Recycling and Resource Site Services Wastes

Site Analysis

Connectivity Land Form, Land Use, Ownership Land use Existing infrastructure Soil classification Climate Social infrastructure available

Planning Brief

Planning Concept Land Use Planning Assessment of Infrastructure Demand Amenities / Facilities

Proposed infrastructure

Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan

Project Schedule and Cost Estimate

Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendation)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

MECON wishes to place on record its deep appreciation for the trust reposedin MECON by APMDC and for the active interest and help extended byAPMDC officials.




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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT:

Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (APMDC), wasincorporated on 24th Feb., 1961 as a wholly owned undertaking of theGovernment of Andhra Pradesh for development of mineral resources andpromotion of mineral based industries in Andhra Pradesh includingexploration, exploitation, conservation, processing, beneficiation andconversion into value added products. APMDC Ltd. is registered under theCompanies Act 1956 with full participation by Government of AndhraPradesh. The Authorized capital has increased, over time, to Rs. 10 Croreswhile the paid up capital is Rs. 6.30 Crores.

The coal block (named Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block) was earlier allocated to M/sAPMDC in 2007 through Govt. Dispensation Route and was de-allocated inSeptember 2014 as per the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court. Again the block(named Suliyari Coal Block) was allotted to M/s APMDC under the allotment ofCoal Mines to State Government Companies of States other than Coalbearing host states for sale of Coal under the provisions of the Coal Mines(Special Provisions) Act 2015.

After allocation of the coal block, APMDC desires to submit a fresh ToRapplication to MoEF&CC for consideration. This Pre Feasibility Report (PFR)is a part of the application for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) forcarrying out EIA/EMP study for the coal project.

DGPS Survey of Forest area has been completed and M/s APMDC has filedan online application for diversion of 259.399 Ha of forest land vide proposalno. FP/MP/MIN/28619/2017 dated 21/08/2017 in Ministry of EnvironmentForest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) of Suliyari Coal Mine dated22.08.2017.

The block is a virgin coal block with proposed annual rated productioncapacity of 5.0 MTPA (normative capacity) & 6.0 (Peak capacity) byopencast method of mining. Mining Plan for matching capacity and MineClosure Plan are in advance state of preparation. The estimated project costis Rs. 85427 lakhs. The overall life of the mine is expected to be for morethan 22 years.

2.2 BRIEF INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT:

The project falls under Category 'A' [Sl.no. 1(a) of Schedule: “List of project oractivities requiring prior Environmental Clearance”] of MoEF&CC notification dated14th September, 2006 and amendments thereafter of the Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.

The mining lease is spread over an area of 1298 ha. Out of which, 259.239 ha landis forest land (226.349 ha is Reserve Forest and 32.89 ha is Revenue Forest)




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and 592.251 ha area is private land (includes 251.86 ha land is agriculturalland). Entire block area has been explored by GSI and MECL. Geological Report hasbeen prepared by MECL.

The total average make up water requirement for the proposed project is estimatedat 3640 m3/day and peak water requirement is 4675 m3/day. The water for initialtwo years (avg.-1900 m3/day; peak-2400 m3/day) shall be sourced from Hurdul nallathrough intake pumping system and potable water (avg.-15m3/day; peak-20m3/day) from borewell. After two years of coal mining, industrial water requirementcan be met from proposed quarry with pumping system installed near mines.

2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY ORREGION:

Coal is the primary source of energy supply in India. About 55% of the currentcommercial energy use is met by coal. Rising demand for energy and coal as theprimary energy source make it a significant resource in the country.

Opening of Suliyari coal mine will have the following benefits:

Increase supply of coal for India’s power programme. Reduces power shortages hindering growth, foreign investment and productivity. Generate additional employment, both direct and indirect which will lead to

economic growth of the industrial sector as well as country. Quality of life of local populace in villages shall improve due to company’s

community development programmes.

2.4 DEMAND AND SUPPLY GAP:

The demand for coal for 2016-17, was estimated to be 884.87 million tonnes (Mt),whereas the domestic availability was estimated at 724.71 million tonnes (Mt).

2.5 IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION:

In the recent years, coal production has failed to match the demand for coal. As aresult, India’s coal imports have risen from 20.5 million tonnes (Mt) in 2002-03 to200 million tonnes (Mt) in 2015-16. In 2016-17, the gap of 160.16 million tonnes(Mt) was projected to be met through import.

2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITIES:

India does not export coal as demand is much more than availability.

2.7 DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKET:

As the block has been allocated by Ministry of Coal (MoC) for commercial mining,coal extracted from the same shall be used for commercial purpose.

2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION:

Total manpower required for Suliyari Coal Block for 5.0 MTPA (normativecapacity) & 6.0 (Peak capacity) coal production along with correspondingoverburden removal is 1157. Out of which, Manpower of APMDC is 168 whereas




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manpower proposed to be deployed by MDO is 989. Majority of the unskilled andsemiskilled workers will be local persons. The officers, supervisors and rest of theworkers will be housed in APMDC’s townships.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTER-DEPENDENTPROJECT

The project falls under Category 'A' [Sl.no. 1(a) and 2 (b) of Schedule: “List ofproject or activities requiring prior Environmental Clearance”] of MoEFCC'snotification dated 14th September, 2006 in connection with Environment (Protection)Rules 1986.

3.2 LOCATION:

Suliyari Coal Block is located in Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin), Village Aamdand,Bajaudi, Belwar, Dongari, Dhirauli, Jhalari, Majhaulipath and Seerswah,Tehsil: Sarai, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. The coal block is boundedbetween longitudes 82°18’52”E to 82°20’58”E latitude 23°5’28”N to 23°58’15”N andis covered by the Survey of India Toposheet no. 64 I/5.

Total area of the block is 1298 ha. The block is located at about 75 km south-westthe district headquarter, Singrauli; whereas it is located at a distance of 45 kmsouth-west of the tehsil headquarter, Waidhan town. Waidhan-Sidhi State Highwayvia Bargawan traverses 25 km north of the block and runs almost along theboundary of Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin. A metalled road Parsona to Mara islocated further east of the block. An un-metalled weather road branching from theabove road at Rajmelan leads to Sarai. The mine is connected by metalled roadbifurcating from Raila.Nearest railway station Bargwan is located at a distance of 25 km from theproposed Suliyari Coal block on Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of central railway.Renukoot, an important industrial township & railway station is located at adistance of 125 km from the mine on Chopan-Garhwa section of eastern railway.Nearest airport Varanasi is located at a distance of 294 km from the mine.

3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITE:

Since the project envisages opening of an opencast mine and mining is a sitespecific activity guided by deposit geology and mineralization, the question of anyalternate site does not arise.

3.4 SIZE AND MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION:

Suliyari coal block is a virgin coal block of 1298 ha area having 5.0 MTPA productioncapacity. Rated capacity of mines has been planned to be envisaged in 2nd year ofmining operation excluding two years of construction period. Since the coalproduced from mines will be of (-)100 mm size, no crushing facility has beenenvisaged so far. As entire coal produced from the mine will be sold to long termbuyers therefore, mechanized coal handling plant inclusive of stacking & reclaimingof coal, stockpiling, automatic In-Motion Truck loading system have been envisagedfor selling of coal to external buyers.




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3.5 MINE DESCRIPTION

3.5.1 Geology

General

Singrauli coalfield forms northern extremity of Son-Mahanadi master Gondwanabasin, at the junction region of east-west trending Damodar-Koel-Tatapani grabenand the NW-SE trending Son-Mahanadi rift zone; thus reflecting the lithological andstructural characteristics of both Damodar and Son valley Gondwana basins. Thenorthern limit of the Singruali coalfield is defined by a major east west trendingnorthern boundary fault, which is parallel to the Narmada-Son lineament. The highstanding Mahadeva hills are defining the southern boundary.

Geologically, Suliyari-Belwar coal block is eastern continuity of earlier exploredDongri-Tal block. The entire block is covered by reddish brown sandy soil on plainsof Barakar Formations. Hence, the geological and structural set-up of Suliyari-Belwar coal block is deciphered on the basis of sub-surface data obtained duringpresent exploration activities coupled with geological set-up evolved in adjoiningDongri-Tal block.

The detailed exploration in the coal block has established the presence of total 15major coal seam/sections viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top),VII(Middle), VII(Bottom), Local-II, Seam-VI, Local-I, Seam-V, IV, III, II & I indescending order of its occurrence from surface.

However, it is observed that, Seam-VII(Middle), VII(Bottom) and Seam Local-IIfurther splits as VII-Middle(Upper), VII-Middle(Lower) Top, VII-Middle (Lower)Bottom, VII-Bottom (Upper), VII-Bottom(Lower), Local-II(Top) and Local-II(Bottom) respectively. Thus a total of 23 coal seams/sections have been identifiedbased on spatial distribution, nature of inter and intra parting between individualseams, thickness of seams etc.

Status of exploration

Regional exploration of Suliyari Coal Mine was carried out by M/s MineralExploration Corporation Ltd. during 19.04.2002 to 25.06.2002 by drilling a total of 8nos. of boreholes. Subsequently, detailed exploration of the coal block was carriedout by M/s MECL. Out of 1298 ha ML area, 832.85 ha area has been explored indetail by MECL. A total of 136 Nos. of exploratory boreholes (Core) has been drilledin the block with an overall borehole density of 10.48 boreholes/sq. km.

Thickness of Coal Seam

Thickness of the coal seam in the block area is varying from 0.05 m to 5.82 m.Seam R-II to seam VII Bottom has attained workable thickness over large area inthe mine whereas underlying seams are thin and are lying at greater depththerefore seams below seam VII bottom has not been considered for mining due toeconomic reasons.




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Dip of the seam

The amount of dip of the beds vary from almost flat as observed in the western,central & southern parts of the block to as high as 5° in the northern part of theblock.

Presence of Geological Disturbances

Suliyari coal block is traversed by sixteen normal faults designated from North tosouth as F1-F1 to F16-F16. Out of these, fault F1-F1 is interpreted based on theintersection of fault in two boreholes viz. MS-12 & MS-46, Fault F4-F4 in boreholeMSSB-4 and Fault F5-F5 in borehole MS-11, while remaining faults have beendeciphered based on the floor level difference observed on either side of the faultplanes. It is observed that, the magnitude of fault F1-F1, F15-F15, F16-F16 is morethan 20 m whereas all other faults are of 5 m to 15 m magnitudes.

Depth of Seam

Seam VII Bottom and VII middle merged seam in-crops in the southern part of themines, near boundary pillar C. Seam R-II and R-I in-crops in the northern part ofthe proposed mine. Seam R-II is the topmost seam which is lying at a depth of31.67 to 88.9 m from the surface. Bottom most seam I is lying at a depth of 153.37m to 431.57 m from surface. Bottom most seam considered for mining is seam VIIBottom which is lying at a depth of 16.87 m to 253.13 m.

Hydro-geological Condition

Hydro-geological study has been conducted with an objective to identify andanalyse information available on aquifers, groundwater occurrence, movement, andpreparation of groundwater contour maps for pre and post monsoon seasons.Hydro-geological study reveals that ground water level of the vicinity varies from5.02m to 12.50m during pre-monsoon period (May) and 1.0m to 11.35m duringpost-monsoon period (November). Therefore mine dewatering is a critical factor fordevelopment of Suliyari Coal Mines.

Nature of Roof & Floor Strata

Roof and floor of seams are mostly shale/intercalations of shale & sandstone andshale.

3.5.2 Mineral Reserves:

Out of total geological reserve of 147.99 Mt, mineable reserve is 120.55 Mt andextractable coal reserve is 108.57 Mt. Summary of Mineable reserve, wastegeneration and stripping ratio is given below:

Summary of Mineable reserve, waste generation and stripping ratioParameters DetailsExtractable Reserve 108.57 million tonnesWaste Generation 805.62 million cubic metersStripping Ratio 7.42 cubic meter per tonne of Coal




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Seam-wise mineable reserve and quality of coal at Suliyari Coal Block is givenbelow.

Seam-wise mineable reserve and quality of coal

Seam/Parting Coal,Mt

Coal Quality WasteVolume,Mcu. M

StrippingRatio, cu.

m/tAsh%

Moisture%

VolatileMatter

%

FixedCarbon

%

UHV,kcal/kg

GCV,kcal/kg

Overburden 62.8Seam R-II 4.19 31.20 7.47 23.55 35.04 3364 4402 14.97

Parting 46.5Seam R-I 6.33 26.85 7.47 24.49 40.14 4281 5026 10.39

Parting 144.3Seam VIII 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 23.58

Parting 363.5Seam Local III 5.71 16.97 8.27 0.00 0.00 4173 4953 37.47

Parting 67.66Seam VII Top 27.87 19.34 7.96 28.16 45.68 5130 5604 15.44

Parting 49.2Seam VII Middle(Upper) 16.35 26.80 6.06 25.32 41.25 4427 5126 12.09

Parting 20.69Seam VII MiddleLower (Top) 2.31 30.50 5.55 0.00 0.00 3352 4394 11.98

Parting 18.5Seam VII MiddleLower (Bottom) 1.66 29.17 5.39 0.00 0.00 3386 4417 11.96

Parting 15.9Seam VII MiddleLower 3.72 20.34 6.43 20.45 32.99 5243 5682 11.54

Parting 1.6Seam VII Middle(Merged) 25.34 22.87 6.84 27.02 42.78 4847 5412 8.44

Parting 2.8Seam VII Bottom(Upper) 1.34 35.69 4.83 0.00 0.00 2909 4092 8.35

Parting 9.1Seam VII Bottom(Lower) 3.71 18.73 7.39 0.00 0.00 5433 5811 8.12

Parting 3.1Seam VII Bottom 9.79 15.76 7.30 30.33 47.73 5711 6000 7.42

Total 108.57 22.30 7.10 23.12 37.05 4754 5344 805.62 7.42

3.5.3 Mining:

Proposal has been made to develop entire mineable area through opencast miningby developing horizontal benches from top to bottom upto 300 m depth.




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Mine Design Parameter

Overburden and inter-burden of Suliyari Coal Block is mostly shale andintercalations of sandstone and shale. Hydraulic excavators of 10-20 m3 capacityhas been proposed to be deployed for overburden and inter-burden excavationtherefore bench height has been considered as 10m for overburden/inter-burden tocommensurate with excavator’s digging reach. In coal seams, bench height hasbeen restricted to the thickness of seams.

Surface miner has been proposed to be deployed for extraction of coal. Minimumexposure requirement for optimum utilization of surface miner is 50 m wide benchwith 200-300 m face length. Same has been proposed for coal benches.

In the absence of any geo-technical investigation report for the block, slope ofindividual bench has been considered as 700 based on the existing practice in thenearby mines. A haul road from mines to Coal Handling Plant (CHP) having 25 mwidth has been planned at a gradient of 1 in 16. Besides, another approach road toworkshop area with 25 m width has been also proposed.

Sl. No. Parameters Details1 Average Bench Height 10 m2 Minimum Bench Width 25 m3 Average Bench Slope 700

4 Width of Haul Road 25 m5 Haul Road Gradient 1 in 166 Inter Bench Ramp Width 25 m7 Inter Bench Ramp Gradient 1 in 16

Production Planning

As per proposed mining plan, the normative capacity of proposed Suliyari coal mineis 5.0 MTPA whereas the peak capacity is 6.0 MTPA. Rated capacity of mine hasbeen planned to be achieved in phases as follows.

Year Coal Production, MtConstruction Phase

1st Year Nil2nd Year Nil

Operational phase1st Year 2.52nd Year 5.03rd Year 5.04th Year 5.05th Year 6.0

6th Year onwards 5.0




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Drilling & Blasting

Since Surface miner has been planned to be deployed for extraction of coal, nodrilling & blasting is required for coal benches.

Drilling in the overburden and inter-burden benches will be carried out using 250mm diameter drills. For thin partings 165 mm dia. drills have been envisaged. Holeswill be drilled in staggered pattern with average burden and spacing of 6.5 m and 7m respectively. Considering 10% subgrade drilling, total hole depth will be 11 m.Proposed stemming length is 6 m with a deck length of 1 m. Average charge lengthis 4 m. Drilled holes will be charged using SME/SMS explosives and initiated usingNONEL. Wide V cut firing pattern has been proposed for initiation as it will providemore free face for holes of subsequent rows.

3.5.4 Coal Handling Plant

Rated capacity of the proposed mine has been planned to be envisaged in 4th year.Since the coal produced from mines will be of (-)100 mm size, no crushing facilityhas been envisaged. Entire coal produced from mines will be sold to long termbuyers therefore, mechanized coal handling plant (CHP) inclusive of stacking &reclaiming of coal, stockpiling, automatic In Motion Truck loading system have beenenvisaged for selling of coal to external buyers.

The ROM coal having (-)100mm size will be transported by 35 t capacity dumpersupto the truck unloading station of the CHP and unloaded to 4 nos. of undergroundhopper each having 60 cu.m. capacity. These hoppers will be equipped with rodgate and apron feeder below the hopper for smooth flow of coal and discharge in acommon belt conveyor in the bottom most floor. From this conveyor, coal will befed to either of the two connecting conveyors by means of flap gate/ diverter gate.Coal will thus be conveyed to succeeding transfer houses. The rated capacity of beltconveyor for the CHP has been considered as 1200 tonnes per hour.

Dust Suppression Systems have been envisaged to control the fugitive dustgenerated during handling of coal in Coal Handling Plant and to maintain work zonedust concentration within the environmental norms. The various premises of theCoal Handling Plant considered for Dust Suppression (DS) Systems are as follows:

1. Transfer Points2. Truck unloading Station3. Truck Loading Silo4. Plain water sprinkling system has been envisaged for the stock piles.

3.5.5 Transportation

Loaded coal from mine head shall be transported by dumpers up to Coal HandlingPlant. Subsequently, coal will be unloaded in a ground hopper.

Overburden and inter-burden will be loaded by 10-20 m3 capacity hydraulicexcavators into 120/170 t capacity dumpers which will be transported to eitherexternal dump or backfilled areas.




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3.5.6 Life of the Project

Considering 108.57 Mt of Mineable reserve and 5.0 Mt of annual rated productioncapacity, mine life has been estimated to be 22 Years.

3.6 Raw Materials

It is envisaged that the blasting operation will be carried out by SME (Site mixedEmulsion)/SMS (Site Mix Slurry) explosives and will be transported to the mine siteby the explosive suppliers.

Therefore, one no. of 10t capacity magazine has been envisaged for storing NONEL,detonating fuses, detonators etc. and other explosives for secondary blasting ifnecessary.

3.7 Resource Optimization / Recycling and Resource

Waste dumped in the proposed site will be subsequently re-handled &backfilled in the mined-out voids from 11th year onwards. After two years ofcoal mining, industrial water requirement can be met from proposed quarry withpumping system installed near mines.

3.8 SITE SERVICES

3.8.1 Water Requirement:

Average water requirement for the mine is estimated at 3640 m3/day and peakwater requirement for Suliyari Coal Mine is 4515 m3/day. Details of makeup waterrequirement are given below.

Sl.No. Description

Average waterRequirement

m3/day

Peak waterRequirement

m3/day1. Dust suppression for CHP 2200 28002. Pithead Bath 20 303. Mining equipment 40 65

4. Equipment washing atworkshop 50 60

5. Haul Road water sprinkling Recycled Water will be used6. Drinking water (Mines) 30 357. Drinking water (Township) 1300 1525

8. Green belt development,Miscellaneous Recycled Water will be used

9. Fire-fighting systemTotal 3640 4515

The water for initial two years shall be sourced from Hurdul nalla through intakepumping system proposed to be installed near Hurdul nalla. After two years,water requirement can be met from water accumulated in quarry/pit with installedpumping system.




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3.8.2 Power Requirement

The estimated power requirement of the proposed coal mining project are asfollows:

Maximum Demand : 9 MVA Annual Energy Consumption : 29.25 MU

Electrical power requirement for the proposed Mining Plant shall be met fromproposed 132/11 KV substation located in Dongri Tal-II Coal Block. Power supply toMRS shall be made by extension of 02 nos. of bay at proposed 33/11 KV sub-stationand through 2 km 33 KV double circuit line overhead line with wolf conductor up toMain Receiving Station.

3.8.3 Amenities

Site office buildings comprising of managers room, assistant managers/shift I/croom, Overman & Mining Sirdar’s room, store, mechanical staff room, electrical staffroom, first aid room etc. have been envisaged in the site office proposed to belocated south-eastern side of the ML area. Two storied administrative building havebeen proposed in the northern part of the mine.

A township with provision of residential buildings, executive hostels, hospital,school, club, guest house, water & power supply facilities etc. have been envisagedfor proposed Suliyari coal mine. Proposed township will be located outside the MLboundary. Manpower of APMDC is 168 whereas manpower proposed to be deployedby MDO is 989. The total manpower has been proposed to be accommodated in thetownship.

3.9 WASTES

A total of 805.62 Mm3 waste will be generated from proposed Suliyari Coal Mine tillconceptual stage. Out of which, 157.49 Mm3 waste will be generated during 1st fiveyears of mining operation. Year-wise and block year-wise waste generation fromproposed Suliyari Coal Mine is given below.

Year-Wise & Block Year-wise Waste Generation

Year Waste Generation,Million cu. m

1st Year 192nd year 28.503rd year 33.994th year 315th year 45Total 1st – 5th year 157.496th – 10th year 201.2011th – 15th year 178.7516th – 20th year 185.4521st – Conceptual 82.67Grand Total 805.62




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Due to non-availability of non-coal bearing land within the coal block, initialdumping of waste in 1st year has been planned temporarily in the coal bearing areain the northern part of the block. The waste dumped in the proposed site will besubsequently re-handled & backfilled in the mined-out voids from 11th yearonwards. The area selected for waste dumping are relatively flat and no river/nallapasses over the proposed dumps. However, suitable environmental measures withnetwork of garland drains, settling pits, retaining wall check dams etc. have beenenvisaged to prevent surface run-off.

Top Soil Generation

Total of 4.86 Mm3 topsoil will be generated till conceptual stage. Out ofwhich 2.04 Mm3 topsoil will be generated during 1st five years of operation.Further 1.52 Mm3, 0.5 Mm3, 0.51 Mm3 and 0.29 Mm3 topsoil will begenerated during 6th-10th year, 11th-15th year, 16th-20th year and 21st -Conceptual stage respectively.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway via Bargawan traverses 25 km north of theblock and runs almost along the boundary of Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin.A metalled road Parsona to Mara is located further east of the block.

Nearest railway station Bargwan is located at a distance of 25 km from theSuliyari Coal Mine on Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of Central Railway.Renukoot, an important industrial township & railway station is located at adistance of 125 km from the mine on Chopan-Garhwa section of easternrailway. Renukoot township is well connected with Hawrah, Tatanagar, Delhietc. by direct train. Nearest airport Varanasi is located at a distance of 294km from the mine.

4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE, OWNERSHIP

The project area comprises of total 1298 ha. Out of which, 259.239 ha Landis forest land (226.349 ha is Reserve forest & 32.89 ha is revenue forest)and 592.251 ha Area is private land whereas, 446.51 ha area is non forestgovernment land.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY

The block area has highly undulating and rugged topography. The northernand southern parts of the mine are occupied by hillocks with maximumelevation upto 500m AMSL. In general, the elevation of ground varies from441.07 m AMSL as observed in borehole MS-2 to 499.23 m AMSL inborehole MS-37 located in the south-western and northern parts of the minerespectively. A few hillocks are also observed in the eastern part of themine.




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The Singrauli Coalfield is located in the drainage area of Son & Rihandrivers. Suliyari Coal Mine has dendritic to sub-dendritic drainage pattern.The drainage of the mine is mainly controlled by westerly flowing Hurdulnala which traverses the mine in the north-eastern part and passes throughthe mine. Many small seasonal nallas drain into Hardul Nala. In the north ofthe block, Mahan river flows outside the mine towards north. As per thetopographical survey, reduced levels (RLs) on banks of Hurdul nala variesfrom 471.30m to 432.30m.

4.4 FLORA & FAUNA

Forest land covers 259.239 ha of total block area. Block is covered bydeciduous forest. Forest is dominated by Sal (Shorea Robusta). Besides,kikar, bel, maharukh, akola, Tendu, Mahua, Palash, Khair, Bair, Neem, Amla,Simul, Sisiu, Karanj etc. are predominant floras seen within the study area.

Indian field mouse, Indian grey Mangoose, Wild Boar, Indian Palm Squirrel,Hare, Indian Porcupine Pigeon, Hanuman Langur, Spotted Deer, Slothbear, Sambhar, Leopard, Quail, Cheel, Rat Snake, Dhamana, Toddy Cat,Jungle Cat, Jackal, Rat, Mrigal etc. fauna are found in the study area. Thereis no national park, bio-sphere reserve, tiger reserve present in the area.

4.5 LAND USE

The leasehold area consists of forest land (259.239 ha) and non-forest land(1038.761 ha). The existing land utilization in the project area is as follows:

S.No. Name ofVillage

Govt.Land

RevenueForest Land Pvt. Land Total Land

1 Jhalari 237.030 0 305.20 542.2272 Aamdand 7.38 0.45 19.20 27.033 Majhaulipath 59.14 32.44 113.81 205.394 Belwar 33.50 0 61.97 95.475 Seerswah 14.86 0 24.99 39.856 Dhirauli 4.50 0 0 4.507 Bajaudi 6.36 0 0.25 6.618 Dongari 83.74 0 66.83 150.57

Total 446.510 32.89 592.251 1071.651

9 Forest Land East Sarai

RF 338 2.447RF 358 12.445RF 359 67.504PF 315 143.953

Grand Total 1298.000

4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE

Mine office, time office, rest rooms, area for field maintenance facilities,sub-station building, and switch gear rooms, vehicle maintenance facilities,canteen and rest shelter, Site office, DG room, coal laboratory,environmental lab and WTP has been envisaged for the project. Other




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amenities and infrastructure, such as township, hospital, stores, workshop,community centre, schools etc. are also being proposed to be constructed.

4.7 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The soil is ferruginous sandy soil, typical of the area. The thickness of thetop soil varies from nil to maximum of 10.50 cm.

4.8 CLIMATE

The area experiences typical tropical to semi tropical monsoon type climateof a distinct hot summer from March to June, a good monsoon betweenJune to September and a pleasant winter from November to February.Maximum temperature recorded in the region was found to be 44.8°C whilethe minimum temperature was 8°C and the average temperature is 29.1°C.The average relative humidity was found to be 31.2%.

Predominant wind direction in the mine is towards North-West (NW)direction and Calm conditions prevailed for 44.60% during the season. Themaximum wind speed recorded was 5.1m/s. Relative humidity in wintervaries from (20–36)% in the winter while it reaches upto 100% in the rainyseason.

Rainfall in the area varies from 864 mm to 1397 mm with an averageannual rainfall of 1054.23 mm. Average number of rainy days is around 120.Nearly 80% of rainfall is received between June to September.

4.9 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

The nearest town, Waidhan has all necessary social infrastructures at place.However, APMDC shall also planned to build its own township near the coalblock which will have all the necessary facilities for its employees.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF:

5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT:

The proposed project envisages opening an opencast coal mine having ratedproduction capacity of 5.0 MTPA (normative) and 6.0 MTPA (peak).




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5.2 LAND USE PLANNING:

The existing land use and the land use at the end of the project’s life are as follows:

Sl.No. Type

Land use, haEnd of

LifeAt theend of

5thYear

At theend of

10th Year

At the endof 15th

Year

At the endof 20th

Year

1. Excavation Area 448.145 723.712 863.356 1122.380 - Backfilled Area 156.346 387.653 484.930 877.610 1286.390 Excavated Void 291.799 336.059 378.426 244.770 -

2. Top Soil Dump 4.682 4.682 - - -3. External Dump 16.621 16.621 - - -

4. Safety Zone/Rationalization area 18.586 18.586 18.586 18.586 11.610

5. Road/CHP/ otherInfrastructure 77.631 60.637 57.753 51.726 -

6. Green Belt 4.889 4.889 4.889 4.889 -

7. Water Reservoir nearpit/Water body 24.094 15.358 14.372 0.378 -

8. Undisturbed 703.352 453.516 339.045 100.041 -Grand Total 1298 1298 1298 1298 1298

Topographical changes will occur due to the project. The landuse of the coal blockarea will change and come under excavated area, dumps, Coal Handling Plant,roads, other infrastructure etc. Biological reclamation will be carried out in thevacant areas, land locked between other infrastructures, along the metalled roadsetc. When the coal reserves will be exhausted, the mine will be shutdown as per theApproved Mine Closure Plan.

5.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES

All the amenities viz. office, workshop, rest shelter, first aid room, rain waterharvesting etc. will be developed within the ML area as discussed in detail at clause3.8.3 above.

5.4 MAJOR DIVERSIONS REQUIRED

Following major diversions are required at Suliyari Coal Mine- Nala diversion: Diversion of a perennial nala (Hurdul Nalla) flowing through the

mine is to be diverted along dip side of the block area in northern direction.Finally it will be joined into Sarbahera Nalla. Diversion plan of Nala is approvedby Madhya Pradesh Ganga Kachhar Reewa.

- HT line diversion: A 132 KV High Tension Line and 765 KV High Tension Linepasses through the ML area will be diverted to pass through outside the mine.

- A public road is to be diverted to existing road from Khanakhas to Tal via.Jhatatolia and Bhikhajharia village.




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6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

The project site is connected by road network. Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway viaBargawan traverses 25 km north of the block and runs almost along the boundaryof Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin.

Green Belt & Plantations:

Green belt and plantation developed in and around the coal block area will increasevegetation cover. Before the lease is abandoned, plantations will be over vacantavailable areas.

CSR Activities:

APMDC is already doing various activities under their Corporate Social Responsibilityschemes for uplifting the quality of life and livelihood of the populace residing innearby villages around their APMDC’s projects. APMDC will also continue suchactivities for Suliyari project as well. The activities will include:

Holding of medical camps, supply of medicines to villagers. Computer training and distribution of books and Journals. Scholarship for pursuing higher study. Installation & maintenance of solar powered streetlights.

7.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

Suliyari Coal Block was earlier allocated to M/s APMDC in 2007 through Govt.Dispensation Route and was de-allocated in September 2014 as per the judgementof Hon’ble Supreme Court. The coal block has been re-allocated by Ministry of Coalto APMDC vide order no. F.No 103/10/2016/NA dated 29th September 2016 as perCoal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Rehabilitation and Resettlement ofProject Displaced Families (PDFs) is part of project implementation and APMDC hasalready carried out the comprehensive socio-economic survey during its earlierallocation in 2007. R&R scheme has to be formulated by district authority andaccordingly compensation is to be paid to Project Displaced Families (PDFs).Presently 1280 nos. of PDFs as revealed from socio-economic survey carried out byAPMDC are being considered. Eight populated villages are located in the core zoneof proposed Suliyari Coal Mine. Village-wise project displaced families (PDF’s) is asgiven below.

VillageNo. of Project

Displaced Family(PDFs)

Aamdand 65Bajaudi 01Belwar 157Dongari 113Dhirauli 08Jhaleri 679




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VillageNo. of Project

Displaced Family(PDFs)

Majhaulipath 220Seerswah 37Total 1280

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE

8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and likely date of completion:

It has been envisaged to execute the project in 24 months’ time from the “Start ofthe project” which has been reckoned as “Zero-date” of the project. The open castmine will be developed to its 100 % capacity within two years in different stages,from 24th month onwards. However the implementation schedule is subject toreceipt of all statutory clearances required for the proposed project.

It has been assumed that “Zero-date” i.e. start of the project, will commence aftercompletion of preliminary works like land identification, land acquisition, grant ofEnvironmental Clearance and other statutory clearances. Immediately after theclearance of EIA/EMP report by MoEF&CC, mobilization and placement of orders forcivil works, structural works and procurement activities for infrastructure facilitieswill be started so that the above facilities shall be completed well before the start ofthe mine development works.

8.2 Estimated Project Cost Along and Economic Viability of the Project

The estimated capital cost of the envisaged project is Rs. 85427 lakhs. Theestimated production cost (including depreciation & interest) at 100% capacityutilization of the project will be ~Rs. 1650.48 per tonne of coal.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION)

The project will have the following benefits: Increase the supply of coal to cater the need of India’s increasing

domestic demands It will add to revenue generation of the District / State. It works to reduce paralyzing power shortages hindering growth, foreign

investment and productivity. The mine will generate additional employment, both direct and indirect

which will lead to economic growth of the industrial sector as well ascountry.

APMDC shall provide, school buildings, bus shelters, medical facilities andother amenities to local villages under the company’s communitydevelopment programme.

Considering the above points of the opening of project has become necessary andimportant.

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