Pre-Feasibility Report For The Proposed 5.00 MTPA Iron Ore Mine at Manoharpur Taluk, , Jharkand State

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 , 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 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, on the 18th May 2009. The ML application was forwarded by Dy Commissioner, West Singhbhum District to Director, Mines, Govt of 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 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 Pillar Location Survey of India (ha) No. Latitude Longitude Toposheet No. 450.72 VML-278 85⁰17’15.099’’ E 22⁰18’4.817’’ N 73 F/7 (Open series VML-1 85⁰17’49.202’’ E 22⁰18’5.533’’ N map no- F45H7) 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 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 , 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

Quantity in Average Threshold Classification Code MT Grade value A. Total Mineral Reserve Proved Mineral Reserve 111 -- --

121 -- -- Probable Mineral Reserve 122 24.2 Fe 60.5 % Fe 45% B. Total Remaining Resources Feasibility Mineral 211 Resource Pre-feasibility Mineral 221 --

Resource 222 --

Measured Mineral 331 -- -- Resource Indicated Mineral 332 5.4 Fe 60.5 % -- Resource Inferred Mineral Resource 333 77.39 Fe 63.1 % Fe 45% Reconnaissance Mineral

Fe 54 - 65 Fe 45% Resource 334 79.69 % Total Reserves + 186.68 Fe 45% Resources

FIGURE-2 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF PLANAR FEATURES Vedanta Limited 5

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Year-wise tentative excavation: The year-wise tentative excavation is given in Table-2.

TABLE-2 YEAR WISE TENTATIVE EXCAVATION

ROM (m3) Top Pit Total Tentative Mineral Year Soil ROM/ Waste Ratio No Excavation (m3) *Ore (m3) Reject (m3) (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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Pre-Feasibility Report For The Proposed 5.00 MTPA Iron Ore Mine at Manoharpur Taluk, West Singhbhum District, Jharkand State

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 , 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 Ankua 1.8 km, WNW station Manoharpur 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 1.4 km, ESE Hamsada Nadi 1.4 km, NW Sarako Nadi 3.2 km, SS Reserved forests / Ankua RF Within the ML area Protected forests Dhobil PF Within the ML area Ambia RF 2.9 km, NE Ghatkuri RF 4.4 km, ESE Henua PF 6.0 km, ENE Kasea Pecha PF 6.5 km, E Kodolibad RF 4.0 km, SSW Sonapi PF 3.8 km, S Marang Ponga RF 5.8 km, SW Dimbuli RF 6.4 km, NW Rabangda RF 9.0 km, WNW Samtha RF 7.2 km, SW Defence installations Nil - Archaeological Nil - important places Ecological Sensitive Zones within 15 Km from M.L. Nil Boundary National Parks/ Wild life Sanctuaries within 15 Km Nil from M.L. Boundary 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.

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