GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

ANNUAL REPORT 2000-2001 MINISTRY OF MINES Web Site Address: www.nic.in/mines CONTENTS

CHAPTER NO. SUBJECT PAGE NO.

Chapter I Highlights of 2000-2001 5

Chapter II Role and Organisation of Ministry of Mines 9

Chapter III Survey and Exploration (A) Geological Survey of India 12 (B) Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited 20

Chapter IV Regulation and Conservation Indian Bureau of Mines 29

Chapter V Overview of Aluminium, Zinc, Lead and Copper 38

Chapter VI Mining and Processing (A) National Aluminium Company Limited 43 (B) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited 52 (C) Hindustan Zinc Limited 57 (D) Hindustan Copper Limited 64 (E) Bharat Gold Mines Limited 71 (F) Sikkim Mining Corporation 75

Chapter VII Science and Technology Programme 78

Chapter VIII International Cooperation 83

Chapter IX Progressive Use of Hindi 87

Chapter X Welfare Measures 89 4 CHAPTER I

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2000-2001

MINERAL LAW AND POLICY have been notified in the Gazette of India on 12.9.2000. 1.1 The process of achieving the objectives of the National Mineral Policy, 1993 was continued 1.4 The second meeting of the reconstituted during the year. Mines and Minerals (Development Mineral Advisory Council was held on 30.8.2000 & Regulation) Act, 1957 was amended and to discuss various issues regarding mineral policy notified on 20.12.99, which delegates more and legislation, exploration of minerals in land powers to the State Governments. Consequential and off-shore areas, production and internal amendments in Mineral Concession Rules (MCR), distribution of minerals, human resource 1960 and Mineral Conservation and Development development in the minerals sector, export/import Rules (MCDR), 1988 were notified in the Gazette of minerals, fiscal issues etc. Follow-up action on of India on 18.1.2000. Further amendments in the recommendations made in the meeting of MCR, 1960 and MCDR 1988 declaring 29 non- Mineral Advisory Council is in progress. metallic and industrial minerals for which powers 1.5 A Multi-Disciplinary Committee appointed of approving mining plan (for open cast mines) for suggesting an appropriate tax structure have been given to State Governments and conducive to rapid development of minerals and guidelines for calculating royalty on minerals, etc. mineral based industries in the country has were notified on 25.9.2000. submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of 1.2 The steps taken to liberalise the mining Mines. The acceptance of these recommendations sector following the National Mineral Policy, 1993 has been conveyed to Ministry of Finance for were continued to consolidate the ongoing further action at their end. process. Amendment in the MMDR Act 1957 1.6 An Expert Committee constituted under the introduced the concept of reconnaissance Chairmanship of Principal Secretary, Industries & operations as a stage distinct from and prior to Commerce Department of the State Government actual prospecting operations. This has made of Andhra Pradesh had earlier suggested upward investments in the state-of-the-art technologies ceilings of royalty rates and dead rent for Granite. in mineral explorations more attractive. The policy State Governments were requested to incorporate changes have attracted many multinational the same in their respective Minor Mineral companies for investment in exploration of base- Concession Rules (MMCRs). The said Committee metals, noble metals and other scarce minerals. had also recommended some structural changes Reconnaissance permits in 42 cases involving an in the taxation regime for the granite sector. area of about 53,000 sq km. have been approved Granite Development Council constituted by the upto February, 2001. Ministry is examining these recommendations. 1.3 Revised rates of royalty for major minerals 1.7 To fulfil a felt need of the marble industry, (other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing) the Ministry of Mines has constituted a Group on 5 Marble Development is September, 1999 with a & concentrates were the other important minerals view to look into the various problems related to imported during 1998-99. Data on import of ores mining, value addition and exports, etc. of marble and minerals during 1994-95 to 1998-99 is and suggest appropriate measures to overcome presented at Annex-III. bottlenecks affecting this industry. This Group is working under the overall guidance and supervision PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS of the Granite Development Council. Deliberations pertaining to Marble industry are in progress in 3.1 In conformity with Government policy to the Group. balance the autonomy of PSUs commensurate with accountability and to set mutually acceptable targets, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) were MINERAL DEVELOPMENT signed for 2000-2001 with National Aluminium 2.1 The index of mineral production (base Company Limited (NALCO), Bharat Aluminium 1993-94=100) for the year 2000-2001 is Company Limited (BALCO), Hindustan Zinc Limited estimated to be 130.03 as compared to 126.79 (HZL), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and Mineral for 1999-2000, showing a positive growth of Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL). Greater 2.5 per cent. The total value of mineral production autonomy is expected to result in quicker decision (excluding atomic minerals) during 2000-2001 is making, enhancing efficiency and increasing estimated to be Rs. 55,042 crore, which shows productivity of the MOU signing PSUs. an increase of 22 per cent over that of the 3.2 National Aluminium Company Limited previous year. During 2000-2001, fuel minerals have accounted for Rs. 46,844 crore or 85 per (NALCO) had a turnover of Rs. 2142.32 crore cent, metallic minerals, Rs. 3,608 crore or 7 per and a net profit of Rs. 681.00 crore (PBT) during cent and non-metallic minerals (including minor 1999-2000. Implementation of the project for minerals) Rs. 4,590 crore or 8 per cent of the expansion of capacity of NALCO’s Aluminium total value. Data on production of selected Smelter from 2,30,000 tpa to 3,45,000 tpa is minerals from 1996-97 to 2000-2001 is appended running on schedule. Expansion of NALCO’s as Annex-I. Captive Power Plant at Angul from 720 MW to 840 MW is likely to be completed by August, 2.2 The value of export of ores and minerals 2002. The project for expansion of bauxite mines during 1998-99 was Rs. 24,622 crore. Diamond from 2.4 million tpa to 4.8 million tpa and of (mostly cut) was the principal item of the export Alumina Refinery from 0.8 million tpa to 1.575 during 1998-99 which accounted for 81 per cent million tpa, both at Damanjodi, is also progressing followed by iron ore with a contribution of 7 per as per schedule. cent, granite 4 per cent and precious and semi- precious stones 3 per cent. Chromite, Alumina 3.3 Bharat Aluminium Company Limited and emerald were the other important minerals (BALCO) had a sales turnover of Rs. 896.64 crore exported during the year 1998-99. Data on export and earned a profit of Rs. 116.19 crore (PBT) in of ores and minerals during 1994-95 to 1998-99 1999-2000. The project for setting up of new is presented at Annex-II. Cold Rolling Mill is under implementation by the Company and is expected to be commissioned 2.3 The value of import of ores and minerals by June, 2001. during 1998-99 was Rs. 37,349 crore. Diamond (uncut) was the main constituent of mineral 3.4 Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) had a sales imports during 1998-99, which accounted for 42 turnover of Rs. 1515.15 crore and earned a profit per cent of the total value of import of ores and of Rs. 182 crore (PBT) during 1999-2000. The minerals followed by petroleum (crude) with 40 Government has approved setting up of a per cent. Coal, rock phosphate and copper ores 1,00,000 tpa greenfield Zinc Smelter plant by

6 HZL at Kapasan, Chittorgarh Distt. Rajasthan at 1999. The meeting of the Joint Working Group an estimated cost of Rs. 1203.75 crore. The adopted Terms of Reference for future work and plant is expected to be completed in 48 months enabled both sides to develop a better from the date of completion of the disinvestment understanding of each other’s energy and mineral process of HZL. The Company has been authorised supply and demand situation and future policies. to incur an expenditure of Rs. 9.97 crore during 5.3 The 14th meeting of the Indo-French 2000-2001 for acquisition of land, etc. The rest Working Group on Mineral Exploration and of the expenditure will be incurred after completion of disinvestment process of HZL. The project will Development was held at Paris, France on be funded by internal resources of the Company 8-9.11.2000. The Working Group meeting and the borrowings. Despite declining trend of reviewed the ongoing projects and also identified LME prices in lead and zinc, HZL achieved a sales and prioritised nine new projects for future turnover and profit before tax during the period cooperation. At the end of the Working Group April-December, 2000 of Rs. 1183.65 crore and Meeting a Protocol was signed on 9.11.2000. Rs. 201.00 crore respectively. 5.4 The 10th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting was held in Hanoi on 6–8.11.2000. Both DISINVESTMENT sides agreed to extend the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of 4.1 The Government decision regarding disinvestment of 51 per cent equity of BALCO to geology and mineral resources signed on a strategic partner has been implemented. The 18.4.1994, for a further period of three years. Govt. received Rs. 551.5 crore from the 5.5 The 7th Session of the Indo-Russian transaction. In case of HZL the decision to Working Group on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous disinvest 26 per cent of HZL’s equity to a strategic Metallurgy was held in Moscow on 10– partner with an appropriate role in management 11.01.2001. The protocol signed at the conclusion is also under implementation. In Phase I of the of the Working Group Meeting envisages proposed disinvestment in HCL, the Khetri unit of strengthening cooperation in the ferrous and non- HCL along with Taloja Plant will form a separate ferrous metallurgical sectors. Company. The assets of the unit are being valued, which will constitute 49 per cent contribution GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA from HCL in a new Company. The remaining equity in the new Company will be from a strategic 6.1 Survey partner. Process of disinvestment is under progress l Specialised Thematic studies in 2086 sq in HCL. km have been undertaken.

INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION l Multi-sensor survey of 18,455 line km and Aerogeophysical Data Processing of 5.1 During the year 2000-2001 the Foreign 20,350 line km has been conducted. Investment Promotion Board approved 7 proposals involving Foreign Direct Investment to the tune 6.2 Mineral Investigation of Rs. 230 crore. l 415 million tonne of coal in parts of Orissa, 5.2 The first meeting of the India-Australia Joint Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Working Group on Energy and Minerals was held in Sydney, Australia on 10.4.2000. This Joint l 30 million tonne of lignite from Gujarat. Working Group was set up in pursuance of the l 3.65 million tonne of lead-zinc ore with decision of the sixth meeting of the India-Australia grades from 4.60 to 4.84 per cent in Joint Ministerial Commission held in February, Rajasthan.

7 l 2257 million tonne of limestone (cement, 7.2 National Mineral Awards for 1999 were B.F., SMS, LD and chemical grades) presented by Minister of Mines to 29 outstanding estimated in Litang valley of Meghalaya recipients in their respective fields at a function and Porbandar, Junagadh districts of held in New Delhi on 16.1.2001. Gujarat. OTHER EVENTS 6.3 Specialised Investigations 8.1 Ministry of Mines has participated in relief l 159 sponsored investigations conducted for providing geotechnical support to civil work in earthquake affected areas of Gujarat engineering projects for water resources through HZL incurring an expenditure of about development, communication (road, bridge, Rs. 50 lakh. NALCO has contributed an amount tunnel etc.) and miscellaneous construction of Rs. 150 lakh to Prime Minister’s National Relief projects. Fund towards earthquake relief in Gujarat. BALCO has provided relief material to earthquake victims by incurring an expenditure of Rs. 40 lakh. GSI NATIONAL MINERAL AWARDS has provided about 250 tents for this cause. 7.1 National Mineral Awards are presented 8.2 Personnel of the Ministry, its subordinate every year to scientists and technologists working offices and PSUs have also contributed about in the field of earth sciences for striving towards Rs. 110 lakh to the Prime Minister’s National excellence. Relief Fund from their salaries for the purpose.

Shri Sunder Lal Patwa, Hon’ble Minister of Mines inaugurating National Mineral Award Ceremony in New Delhi on 16.1.2001

8 CHAPTER II

ROLE AND ORGANISATION OF MINISTRY OF MINES (www.nic.in//mines)

MAIN FUNCTIONS Adviser common for both the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Mines, six Directors, four 1.1 The Ministry of Mines is responsible for Deputy Secretaries (two posts have been upgraded survey and exploration of all minerals, other than under in-situ promotion); three Under Secretaries, natural gas, petroleum and atomic minerals; for one Deputy Director (Official Language), three mining and metallurgy of non-ferrous metals like Principal Private Secretaries, one Junior Scientific aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, gold, nickel etc. and for administration of the Mines and Minerals Officer, fifteen Section Officers, six Private (Development and Regulation), Act, 1957 in Secretaries, one Assistant Librarian and respect of all mines and minerals other than coal, Information Officer and one Assistant Director natural gas, petroleum and atomic minerals. A (Official Language). Besides this, the Ministry has list of subjects allocated to the Ministry of Mines a technical wing comprising one Industrial Adviser, and Subordinate Offices, Public Sector one Additional Industrial Adviser, one Development Undertakings and Research Institutions under the Officer and two Assistant Development Officers. administrative control of Ministry of Mines is given The total number of sanctioned posts for the at Table I & II respectively. Secretariat of the Ministry of Mines is 52 Gazetted and 198 Non Gazetted posts. In addition, there is ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE a Chief Controller of Accounts common for both Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Mines assisted 2.1 Headed by a Secretary, the Ministry of by a Pay and Accounts Officer and 35 Non Mines comprises an Additional Secretary, two Gazetted staff in the Pay & Accounts Office. Joint Secretaries, one Joint Secretary & Financial

9 TABLE I

LIST OF SUBJECTS ALLOCATED TO THE MINISTRY OF MINES

1. SUBJECTS ALLOCATED 3. PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS (PSUs)

l Legislation for regulation of mines and There are five PSUs and two Joint Venture development of minerals within the territory Companies under the Ministry of Mines. They of India, including mines and minerals are : underlying the ocean within the territorial l National Aluminium Company Limited waters or the continental shelf, or the Exclusive (NALCO), Bhubaneswar; Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones of India as may be specified from time to time l Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), by or under any law made by Parliament. New Delhi;

l Regulation of mines and development of l Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Udaipur; minerals other than coal, lignite and sand for l Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Kolkata; stowing and any minerals declared as prescribed substances for the purposes of the l Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962) under (MECL), Nagpur; the control of the Union as declared by law, l Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML), Kolar Gold including questions concerning regulation and Fields (Karnataka); development of minerals in various States and the matter connected therewith or incidental l Sikkim Mining Corporation (a Company jointly thereto. owned by the State Government of Sikkim and the Central Government) l All other metals and minerals not specifically allotted to any other Ministry/Department such as aluminium, zinc, copper, gold, diamond and 4. RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS nickel. There are three Research Institutions under the l Planning, development and control of and Ministry of Mines. They are : assistance to all industries dealt with by the l Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Ministry. Development and Design Centre (JNARDC), Nagpur; 2. SUBORDINATE OFFICES l National Institute of Rock Mechanics (NIRM), Out of the three subordinate offices under the Kolar; and Ministry at present office of the Controller of l National Institute of Miners’ Health (NIMH), Mining Leases will be closed on 1.3.2001. Geological Survey of India (GSI) with its Kolar. headquarter at Kolkata and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) with its headquarter at Nagpur are other two subordinate offices.

10 TABLE II

ORGANISATION UNDER MINISTRY OF MINES

SURVEY AND EXPLORATION REGULATION AND CONSERVATION MINING AND PROCESSING

1. Geological Survey of India : 1. Indian Bureau of Mines : 1. Bharat Aluminium Company Regional exploration, geological Engaged in promoting Ltd. : mapping, surveys on land, sea conservation and development of Incorporated on 27.11.1965 and airborne surveys and priority mineral resources of the country. with an integrated Alumina/ assignments to GSI. Aluminium Complex at Korba in Chhattisgarh. The Company has 2. Mineral Exploration Corporation 49% Govt of India equity. Ltd. : MECL is responsible for detailed 2. Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. : exploration of various minerals/ Incorporated on 22.03.1972 to ores by drilling and exploratory own and manage the mines at mining and proving reserves for Kolar Gold Fields (Karnataka) their eventual exploitation. w.e.f. 1.04.1972.

3. Hindustan Zinc Ltd. : Incorporated on 10.01.1966 after the Government of India took over erstwhile Metal Corporation of India to own, manage and develop the mineral and smelting capacities for the strategic zinc and lead metals in the country.

4. Hindustan Copper Ltd. : Incorporated in November, 1967, it is presently the sole indigenous producer of primary copper in the country.

5. National Aluminium Company Ltd. : Incorporated on 7-1-1981 to implement the Bauxite-Alumina- Aluminium Project in Orissa.

6. Sikkim Mining Corporation (in which Central Government has 49 per cent equity participation) : It produces polymetallic ore which is treated in the concentrator plant producing copper, lead and zinc concentrates.

11 CHAPTER III-A

SURVEY AND EXPLORATION GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA (www.gsi.gov.in)

INTRODUCTION MINERAL EXPLORATION 1.1 The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a 2.1 Target for the year 2000-2001 (April, 2000 premier National Scientific Survey and Research to March 2001) and the achievements for the Organisation and is also the principal provider of period April, 2000-March 2001 (upto December, basic earth science information to the Government, 2000) and performance during the last two industry and the general public, as well as previous years are indicated in tables 1, 1.1 and responsive participant in international geoscientific 1.2 and figures 1,2 and 3. fora. It is an agency known for high credibility of SURVEY PROGRAMMES its information base and publications, nationally 3.1 A coverage of 2900 sq km was achieved and internationally. against a total target of 1280 sq km. Systematic

Gold Investigation in Sonbhadra district, UP. Native Gold (0.5 mm) in Borehole core in Gurhar Pahar Area.

12 TABLE I PERFORMANCE DURING 2000-2001 Sl. Name of the Scheme/ Pr ogramme Achie vement Pr ogramme Acheivement Pr ogramme Achie vement No. Pr oject/Pr ogramme target for the period Targ et for April ’99 to tar g et for April ’00 1998-99 April ’98 to 1999-2000 March 2000 2000-01 to Dec. 2000 March ’99

.I MINERAL EXPLORATION (i) Larg e Scale Mapping (sq km) 4500 3789.01 1774.97 2240.41 1885.07 1152.67 (ii) Detailed mapping (sq km) 60 66.00 46.38 55.721 39.98 23.783 (iii) Drilling (meter) 1,15,000 85,416.36 1,03,894.00 87,556.70 99,760.80 65,799.59 II. SURVEY & MAPPING (a) Ground Survey (i) Syst. Geol. Mapping (sq km) 4000 824.00 2160.00 1849 1280 2900 (ii) Spl. Thematic Mapping (sq km) 7600 6585.50 5764.60 6327 7113 2086 (b) Aerial Sur vey (i) Multisensor/Aeromagnetic Sur vey 11,000 * 18,000 6877.77 28,000 18,455 (with T win Otter) lkm (c) Marine Survey (i) EEZ mapping (sq km) + + + + + + (R.V. Samudra Manthan) (ii) Territorial water s 3800 3455 4300 3960 4400 4483 (coastal launc hes) (sq km) *Upgradation of Twin Otter Aircr aft + Parametric studies w ere carr ied out. Data presented in Tables 1.1 and Tab le 1.2

TABLE 1.1 Coverag e b y R.V. Samudra Manthan (I) Parametric Studies Targ et Achie vement Target Achie vement Target Achie vement carried within EEZ (1998-99) (1998-99) (1999-2000) (1999-2000) (2000-01) April 2000 to Dec. 2000 (a) Bathymetry (lkm) 6700 2694 14510 13,839 8,242 1943 (b) Magnetic (lkm) 5800 1520 4000 3287 5582 1943 (c) Sample Station nos. (grab/core/ 578 449 807 717 1274 502 dredge/water) (II) P arametric Studies beyond EEZ (a) Bathymetry (lkm) 4113 3434 640 640 — — (b) Magnetic (lkm) 4235 3434 — — — — (c) Sample Stations (nos.) 30 04 50 29 fr om — — (grab/core/dredge/water) 50 stns.

TABLE 1.2 Coverag e b y Coastal Launches (II) Parametric Studies Targ et Achie vement Target Achie vement Target Achie vement carried within TW (1998-99) (1998-99) (1999-2000) (1999-2000) (2000-01) April 2000 to Dec. 2000 (a) Bathymetry (lkm) 2320 2623 2488 2449 2415 1101.2 (b) Shallow solemic/sub-botton (lkm) 1951 1749 1696 1207 2888 831.01 (c) Magnetic (lkm) 470 115 340 — 1210 — (d) Side Scan Sonar (lkm) 434 375 398 323 448 110.55 (e) Sample Station nos. (grab/core/water) 699 705 745 593 1289 464 (f) Current observations (nos.) 31 34 26 25 52 24

13 geological mapping was carried out in parts of geochemical scan for hydrocarbons and seabed East & West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh surveys in the northern sector within the EEZ off with an objective to build up lithostratigraphy north Andaman Island. About 640 lkm of and regional correlation. In the mapped area, three bathymetric survey was carried out along with formations of the Siwalik Group namely (i) the collection of 5 gravity cores and 24 grab samples upper Siwalik, (ii) the middle Siwalik and (iii) the under the Carlsberg Ridge project in the Indian lower Siwalik and rocks having affinity to the Ocean. Additional data on bathymetry were Permian Gondwana have been identified. A collected from Arabian Sea and from west of number of sedimentary depositional structures Andaman in two cruises. Under “Legal Continental have been noticed and recorded in the area from Shelf” programme, to delineate the ‘Foot of the the rocks of Siwalik Group. Fossil impressions of Slope’ (FOS) and 2500m isobath, a total of plant leaves and doubtful seeds/fruits have also 6910 lkm bathymetric survey has been carried been found in these rocks. The rocks of Permian out. Gondwana affinity are exposed over upper Siwalik 3.6 R.V. Samudra Kaustubh undertook two rocks with a thrusted contact. cruises for mapping of the seabed within the 3.2 Multidisciplinary specialised thematic studies territorial waters covering an approximate area of covering 2086 sq km have been under taken 2480 sq km off Andhra and Ganga Delta, West with a view to resolving problem related to Bengal coasts. About 783 lkm bathymetric, stratigraphy, structure and tectonics, ore 379 lkm seismic, 24 lkm side-scan sonar survey localisation and conceptual modelling on various and 206 samples were collected during the above aspects including crustal evolution and two cruises. Besides about 1452 lkm bathymetry, metallogeny. 489 lkm seismic, 169 lkm side scan surveys and 189 samples were collected in six cruises. These 3.3 Multisensor Surveys were carried out included two cruises for placer mineral, two covering 18,455 line kilometre (lkm) over Raichur- cruises under geotechnical investigations and one Narayanpet area, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh cruise each for engineering survey in KG offshore to aid exploration for hidden kimberlite pipes and and OCEANSAT-1 programme. In addition to the over Hungund area of Karnataka. above, 43 lkm magnetic and seismic surveys along 3.4 Processing of aerogeophysical data was with 5 gravity cores were collected under IGCP- carried out in the Geophysical Mapping Centre 396 project. Besides 84 lkm each of bathymetry (GMC) of AMSE for generation of total intensity and seismic survey, 21 samples were collected magnetic maps, electromagnetic contour maps for preparation of sea level curve. and elemental distribution maps for U, Th, K and 3.7 R.V. Samudra Shaudhikama undertook two their total count. Data processing of about 20,350 cruises for mapping of seabed within territorial line km over Raipur and Betul area was completed. waters off south Gujarat coast and off Tamil 3.5 About 6929 lkm bathymetric and 3287 lkm Nadu coast covering an approximate area of magnetic surveys were carried out along with 1480 sq km. About 394 lkm bathymetric, 367 collection of 717 seabed samples in five cruises lkm seismic and 169 samples were collected of R. V. Samudra Manthan. The surveys involved during the above cruises. Besides, about 997 lkm geochemical scan for hydrocarbons in the Tapti– bathymetric, 718 lkm seismic, 154 lkm side scan Daman offshore sector of Arabian Sea, survey sonar survey and 285 samples were collected in for micro-manganese nodules around four cruises of R.V. Samudra Shaudhikama. These Lakshwadeep, parametric survey for OTEC off included one cruise for parametric survey, two Krishnampatnam, late Quaternary chrono- cruises for geotechnical appraisal and one cruise stratigraphy of the seabed of Bay of Bengal, west for delineation of palaeostrand line and study of of Andaman & Nicobar Islands including late Quaternary sea level changes of south Kerala 14 coast. Cruise SD-157 slated for preparation of 4.4.4 0.024 million tonne of gold (Au) ore with special charts had to be modified to accommodate an average grade of 13.36 g/t Au in Kottathara NIOT sponsored Pipavav pipeline project in Gulf block, Attapady valley, Kerala. of Khambhat. 4.5 Rare Earth Elements 3.8 Seabed mapping in the nearshore shallow water zone up to 5m water depth for geotechnical 4.5.1 79583 tonne of rare metal bearing and environmental investigations of three projects pegmatite with 0.51 per cent Caesium (Cs) at were undertaken by mechanised boat. About 0.1 per cent cut-off at Beku, in Purulia district, 145 lkm bathymetry and 181 samples were West Bengal. The mineralised pegmatite is collected. enriched in lithium and rubidium. The reserve of lithium (Li) rich pegmatite is 36660 tonne with 0.65 per cent Li at 0.5 per cent cut-off grade. MINERAL SEARCH AND EVALUATION 1233 tonne of the pegmatite contains 0.52 per 4.1 In connection with the mineral investigation cent rubidium (Rb). and evaluation 1152.67 sq km of large scale 4.5.2 Rhenium (Re) has been recorded along mapping, 23.783 sq km of detailed mapping and with molybdenum (Mo) in Harur-Uttangarai belt, 65,799.59 m of drilling were done. Tamil Nadu, and analysis of 20 samples indicated average 5.2 ppm Re with a maximum of 8.3 ppm 4.2 Coal and Lignite in one sample. 4.2.1 Additional reserves of 415 million tonne of coal and 30 million tonne of lignite have been 4.6 Manganese Ore assessed from the data generated by regional 4.6.1 0.48 million tonne of Manganese (Mn) exploration in the states of Orissa, Madhya ore with grade varying between 22 per cent and Pradesh, West Bengal and Gujarat. 35 per cent Mn from three blocks in Bolangir 4.3 Lead and Zinc Ore district, Orissa. 4.3.1 1.75 million tonne of lead (Pb)-zinc (Zn) 4.7 Diamond ore with an average grade of 4.60 per cent Pb + 4.7.1 Processing of 481 tonne of material from Zn in Latio-ka-Khera East block, Dariba-Bethumbi Anumpalle pipe (A.P), yielded fourteen diamonds Belt, Rajasthan. with a total weight of 2.38 carat. In addition a 4.3.2 1.90 million tonne of lead-zinc ore with satellite kimberlite body yielded four diamonds an average grade of 4.84 per cent Pb + Zn in weighing 0.66 carat by processing 75 tonne of Sindesar Khurd area of Dariba-Bethumbi Belt, material. Rajasthan. 4.7.2 20 lamproite bodies, probable host rock 4.4 Gold Ore for diamonds, were delineated from seven localities of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 4.4.1 4.86 million tonne of gold ore with an eight satellite pipes were identified within a spread average grade of 1.90 g/t Au down to a depth of of over one kilometer in the granite terrains of 180 m in Dona East Block, Andhra Pradesh. Gulbarga, Raichur and Chitradurga districts, 4.4.2 0.09 million tonne of gold ore with an Karnataka. average grade of 2.96 g/t Au in Bhukia East Block, Banswara district, Rajasthan. 4.8 Bauxite 4.4.3 3.27 million tonne of gold ore with an 4.8.1 Preliminary assessment of resources of average grade of 1.04 g/t Au in Gurhar Pahar bauxite within laterite capping of Rajpura, Ratnagiri Block, Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. district, Maharashtra, indicate presence of grey 15 bauxite beneath 3 to 5 m thick laterite capping. 4.14 Dimension Stone Granite Two blocks namely Kumbhawade and Kahaderi 4.14.1 42.97 million cu.m dimensional stone at appear promising, where 1 to 3 m thick bauxite Mawsaw and Nonglwai in South Khasi Batholith zone extends over a scarp length of 800 m and in Meghalaya. over an area of about 2 sq km. The bauxite is gibbsitic. 4.14.2 40,000 cu.m. dimensional stone around Adoni in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. 4.9 Emerald SPECIALISED INVESTIGATIONS 4.9.1 Emerald mineralisation has been recorded from the contact zone of ultramafic bodies and 5.1 Geotechnical pegmatite/leucogranite between Bargulla and 5.1.1 Geological studies were undertaken Veenu Bhagal, Rajsamand and Udaipur district, towards effective planning and execution of 159 Rajasthan. civil engineering investigations for water resource 4.10 Limestone development, communication and transportation and various civil constructions. Some of the 4.10.1 2137 million tonne of limestone in the important projects include Thein Dam (Punjab), Litang River Valley area, Meghalaya. Naptha-Jhakri (Himachal Pradesh), Tehri 4.10.2 120 million tonne of cement grade (Uttaranchal) and Ranganadi (Arunachal Pradesh). limestone at Sheriyakhan, Inaj, Shepa and Rinvada Several programmes were undertaken for rational in Porbandar and Junagadh districts, Gujarat, of management and mitigation of natural hazards which 68 million tonne is of chemical grade, such as earthquake, landslides and floods. The containing 52.5 per cent Ca0. publication of Seimsmotectonic Atlas of India is dedicated to the international Decade for Natural 4.11 Molybdenum Disaster Reduction. It would be a valuable 4.11.1 In Marudipatti Central and North blocks, document for planning and execution of pre- boreholes intersected mineralised shear zone at disaster initiatives and strategies for mitigation anticipated depths with Mo grade varying from including seismic design of structures by all 80 ppm to 0.022 per cent. developmental agencies. Other significant achievements include (i) submission of final report 4.12 Iron Ore on Chamoli earthquake, (ii) installation of Broad 4.12.1 Exploration for iron ore deposits within Band Seismic station at Jabalpur, (iii) completion the IOG of Sundargarh and Kennujhar districts, of preliminary work and site preparation for the Orissa, has been completed in 1999-2000. Khandwa Telemetred Seismic Network. Boreholes were drilled in Jumka-Pathiriposhi Pahar, Paharu Pahar and Kedeshala areas, lying on the 5.2 Environment eastern limb of the Horse-Shoe syncline, on 5.2.1 A total of 47 items of Geoenvironmental 200 m×200 m grid. The boreholes met with Appraisal studies have been taken up. The most massive ore, hard laminated ore, limonitic ore significant are : and blue dust. The average grade of ore is around (i) Regional Geoenvironmental Appraisal of 17 62 per cent Fe. districts, with identification of 4.13 Clay environmental hazards like water logging, gully erosion, water scarcity, overdraft of 4.13.1 200 million tonne clay at Palai block, groundwater, soil alkalinity, salinity etc. Kasargod district, Kerala, suitable for textile, paper- coating, insecticides, rubber and ceramic (ii) Regional as well as site and theme specific industries. geoenvironmental studies for Asansol-

16 Durgapur area of West Bengal, Nongpo asteroides, Ediacaria flindersi etc. characteristic and Byrnihat towns of Meghalaya, Iron the Ediacaran stage (620-600Ma) from a bed at ore mines of Goa and Coimbatore and the base of the Lakheri Limestone of the Bhander Salem towns of Tamil Nadu. Group (Upper-Vindhyan) in Madhya Pradesh. These finds coupled with the finds of advanced (iii) Geoenvironmental impact assessment of calcareous algae and large acritachs are expected marble mining areas of Makrana, to largely remove the obscurity still over Rajasthan, and lignite mine areas of Mata- shadowing the nature of early life during the latest no-madh and Panandhro, Kachchh district, Proterozoic time. Gujarat. 6.3 The finds of sphenodontid reptiles (lizards) (iv) Public health hazard like arsenic incidence are the latest addition to the long list of the in ground water in West Bengal and terrestrial tetrapods of the Late Triassic (Carnian) Rajnandgaon district of Madhya Pradesh. Tiki Formation of the South Rewa Gondwana 5.3 Dovemap basin. 5.3.1 As a part of Integrated Natural Resources 6.4 Geophysical works have been helpful in Surveys for rural Development, 232 villages were delineating in different geological formations in covered in Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura under the coastal belt of Digha, West Bengal and to DOVEMAP (Development of Village Economy identify parameters for recognising concealed coal through Mineral Appraisal) project generating fire zones in Raniganj Coalfield. multithematic maps on cadastral base. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION 5.4 Seismotectonics 7.1 A total of 27 Geo-informatics Projects to 5.4.1 Highlights of work carried out during the build a comprehensive geoscientific database on period include (i) submission of final report on prioritized themes were continued. Chamoli earthquake of 29.3.1999, (ii) installation 7.2 GSI has completed scanning and digitisation of Broad Band Seismic Station at the permanent of 184 sheets (on 1:1 million scale) in the area site on Madan Mahal Granite, Jabalpur, (iii) lying between 8º N and 17º N latitudes, in the completion of preliminary work and site states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and parts preparation for Khandwa Telemetered Seismic of Andhra Pradesh, NGRI has completed Network, (iv) Seismotectonic Atlas in 42 sheets digitisation of the data for eastern block, bounded covering entire India and adjoining areas of by latitudes 17º & 25º N and longitudes 77º & bordering countries has been published (v) opening 89º E in 163 sheets (1:1 million scale), covering up of two new units for seismotectonic and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, seismological studies at Faridabad and Nagpur Bihar and West Bengal. The data of all the 184 and (vi) agreement with DST for installation of sheets digitised by GSI have been merged to four permanent GPS stations by GSI. make a composite map using Clarke 1866 projection. LABORATORY AND RESEARCH 7.3 An Indo-Dutch Project INDIGEO, a 6.1 Rb-Sr isochron age of 1071 + 83 Ma from collaborative venture between GSITI-ITC-MSM has basic granulites of Uslampatti, Madurai-first time been launched to establish adequate training Grenvillian event has been noticed in the southern facilities for map compilation and digitisation as granulite terrain. well as management of digital geo-information. 6.2 The significant findings its of medusoid 7.4 A total of 17 quadrangle geological maps genera e.g. Cyclomedusoa davidi, Medusinites have been published bringing the total upto 209.

17 7.5 Other maps printed during the period 9.4 44 GSI officers could participate in include : (i) Mineral Map of India (scale 1:5 million) International Seminar/Conference/Workshop (ii) Hydrogeological Map of India of CGWB (1:2 organised in India and abroad. million) 4 sheets and (iii) District Resource maps. EXPEDITITION TO ANTARCTICA 7.6 A total number of 25 scientific publications have been released. 10.1 GSI is one of the major contributors in the ongoing multi-disciplinary and multiorganisational 7.7 One spectacular achievement of this year Indian activity in Antarctica. The geological studies is the installation of a Dinosaur fossil, Kotasaurus in Central Dronning Maud Land (CDML) being a yamanapalliensis (reconstructed) in the BM Birla prime activity of GSI, is aimed at understanding Science Centre, Hyderabad. the crustal evolution of this part of Antarctica. The geological observations made in Antarctica TRAINING are being extended to conceptualise models and 8.1 The Training Institute has so far conducted processes of crust formation during the two 47 training courses involving 542 officials during recognised major tectonic events-Grenvillian and the last field season. Apart from organising various Pan-African. The GSI till date has mapped about basic and refresher courses for scientific 14,800 sq km on 1:50,000 scale comprising the professionals, considerable number of courses entire Wohlthat and Orvin ranges of CDML. During were conducted for technical and ministerial staff XIX Antarctica Expedition, detailed geological for their skill upgradation. Several in-house mapping on 1:10,000 scale was carried out in interaction-cum-training programmes were the four nunatacks namely Baalsrudfjellet, organised for HRD in various operations of GSI. Sonstebynuten, Starheirmtind and Pevikhornet. 40 geoscientists have been trained in advanced The iceberg-movement monitoring programme in computer courses like ARC-INFO (GIS). 16 officers the Southern Ocean during Antarctica Voyage have been trained abroad as a part of collaborative has been continued by GSI since 1985, based on programme under ITC (the Netherlands), BRGM the norms provided by the Norwegian Polar (France) and GRG (Japan). Institute.

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES HUMAN RESOURCES 9.1 There are eight on-going International 11.1 Employment Position as on 31.12.2000 in Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP) projects GSI is at Table-2 for which GSI is the nodal national agency for TABLE 2 implementation and monitoring. Sanctioned Filled V acant 9.2 Bhutan Unit of GSI continued investigations l l l a a a t t aided by drilling for base metal and chemical and t To To To Others Others Others Scientific Scientific cement grade limestones besides geological Scientific mapping and geochemical sampling for precious Group 2156 216 2372 1687 117 1804 469 99 568 metals and industrial minerals. Geological A consultancy for Tala Hydro Electric Project and a Group 452 323 775 347 245 592 105 78 183 couple of Mini Hydel projects have also been B provided. Group 6496 2942 9438 5059 2438 7497 1437 504 1941 C 9.3 Important bilateral activities include Indo- French, Indo-South Africa, Indo-Myanmar and Group 3737 3737 3161 3161 576 576 D Indo-Nepal in the various fields of earthscience Total 9104 7218 16322 7093 5961 13054 2011 1257 3268 activities and modernisation programmes.

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21 CHAPTER III-B

MINERAL EXPLORATION CORPORATION LIMITED (www.meclindia.com)

INTRODUCTION selected minerals and coal sampling to increase 1.1 The Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited its revenue. (MECL) was incorporated in 1972 with the specific 1.2 With its Headquarters at Nagpur, MECL has mandate of detailed systematic exploration and been carrying out operations all over the country. establishment of reserves of various minerals/ores, The activities of the Company are carried out so that the large time gap that is entailed between through separate divisions with specific functions. the discovery of a prospect and its eventual The operational divisions comprise, Geology, exploitation could be curtailed. It is the premier Drilling and Mining. Support services are provided exploration agency in the country now and by Finance Division, Materials Management undertakes exploration work on behalf of the Division, Personnel and Administration Division, Government on promotional basis and for other Commercial Division and Planning Division. It also agencies on contractual basis. The Company is has a full fledged Information Technology Centre also diversifying into commercial mining of at Nagpur.

Coal Bed Methane Project, Barmer Drill—LMP 2500, Capacity-800 M

22 PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE SALES PERFORMANCE 2.1 The achievement in respect of drilling and 4.1 Sales performance for the last two years mining, and the submission of geological reports and targets and actuals for 2000-2001 in the during the year 2000-2001 (Upto December-2000) Table 3 : vis-a-vis previous two years is at Table-1 TABLE 3 (Rs. in Crore) TABLE 1 Sl. Details Actuals for the Annual Actuals Target Actuals No. Previous 2 years Estimates 2000- Production 1998-99 1999-00 for 2000- 2000- 98-99 99-2000 2000- 2001 Actuals Actuals 2001 2001 98-99 99-2000 2000- 2001 (Revised (Upto 2001 (upto Estimate) 31-12-2000) (Revised 31-12- Estimate) 2000) Drilling (Mtr s) 2,21,100 2,14,546 2,15,000 105,124 1. Sale 63.46 61.68 60.03 35.65 Mining 4,511 6,424 6000 4,996 (Mtr s) Final 42 44 40 22 ONGOING PROJECTS Geological Reports 5.1 Exploration priority continues to be for (Nos.) energy minerals i.e. Coal and Lignite. In addition, exploration for Copper, Gold, Granite and Coal 2.2 The drilling performance during the year Bed Methane (CBM) was also continued. has been depressed because of non availability of work in the coal sector. The physical targets 5.2 Under promotional activity, exploration is are therefore not likely to be achieved this year. in progress for following during 2000-2001 (Upto This has also resulted in reduced sales and much December 2000): higher losses. 5.2.1 Promotional Exploration on behalf of Ministry of Mines FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE l Copper at Singhana, Rajasthan 3.1 The financial performance of the Company is at Table-2. l Gold at Dona East, Andhra Pradesh OPERATING RESULTS l Molybdenum at Harur, Tamil Nadu TABLE 2 5.2.2 Priority Regional Exploration for Coal and (Rs. in crore) Lignite on behalf of Ministry of Coal Sl. Details Actuals for the Annual Actuals No. Previous 2 y ear s Estimates 2000-2001 l Coal in the command areas of Singareni 98-99 99-2000 2000-2001 (upto Collieries Company Ltd. and Coal India (Revised 31-12-2000) Ltd. (Northern Coalfields Ltd., South Estimate) Eastern Coalfields Ltd., Eastern Coalfields 1. Income 63.46 61.68 60.03 35.65 Ltd. & Western Coalfields Ltd. areas) 2. Operating Cost 55.70 54.88 56.02 38.72 l Lignite in the States of Tamil Nadu, 3. Interest 10.16* 6.22 7.00 5.18 Rajasthan & Gujarat. 4. Depreciation & 3.43 2.72 3.00 1.84 amortisation 5.3 A brief review of major exploration 5. Net profit -6.50 -3.62 -5.99 -10.09 programmes undertaken during 2000-2001 (Upto bef ore income December, 2000) is given below: tax & dividend Coal *Includes Rs. 4.31 crore towards interest on Government loans for the year 1997-98. 5.3.1 Major exploration activities of MECL

23 continued to be for coal, in which exploration Lignite was continued on contractual basis for Non-CIL 5.3.6 Exploration for lignite was continued on blocks on behalf of Coal India Ltd., and also on behalf of Ministry of Coal under priority regional behalf of Ministry of Coal under priority regional exploration programme. Against 43700 m of exploration programme. A total of 40637 m. of drilling allocated in the states of Tamil Nadu, drilling was completed in various blocks of Andhra Rajasthan and Gujarat, 33,816 m of drilling Pradesh, Chasttisgarh, Madhya Pradesh representing 77 per cent has been carried out. Maharashtra and West Bengal for Coal India Ltd. Besides, exploration for lignite on contractual basis and Singareni Collieries Company Limited on behalf of Commissionerate of Geology and respectively. Under Priority Regional exploration Mines (CGM, Gujarat), Gujarat Mineral programme on behalf of Ministry of Coal, against Development Corporation (GMDC, Gujarat) and an allocation of 12700 m for the year 2000- NLC was undertaken and a total of 16,731 m of 2001, 15,958 m of drilling has been completed. drilling has been carried out upto December 2000. Beside, exploratory mining was continued at Kalidaspur, Bhopalpalli KTK-5, Bhopalpalli KTK-3 Gold & Naheria projects and a total of 1747 m of 5.3.7 Promotional Exploration work funded by mining has been completed upto December 2000. Ministry of Mines for gold was taken up at Dona East, Andhra Pradesh and 1058 m of drilling was Copper carried out during 2000-2001 upto December 5.3.2 Detailed exploration for copper at Singhana 2000. Besides, exploration of Gold at Jagpura (Phase-II) was concluded where 496 m of drilling block, Rajasthan, on behalf of HZL was was carried out. While, detailed exploration for commenced and 2525 m of drilling has been copper commenced at Singhana Extension block, carried out. Rajasthan and Ghari-Dongri block, Maharashtra and a total of 2900 m of drilling has been carried Granite out upto December 2000. 5.3.8 Exploration for Granite on behalf of BARC was taken up and concluded with 121 m of Uranium drilling during the year. 5.3.3 Mine construction work for Uranium was continued at Jaduguda and Narwapahar in Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Jharkhand state as a contractual work for UCIL 5.3.9 Deep drilling for Coal Bed Methane on behalf and 1351 m of mining was achieved during the of ONGC was commenced during October 2000 year upto December 2000. at Raniganj and Jharia Coalfield. Till December 2000, a total of 2602 m of slime hole drilling has Lead-Zinc been carried out. During December'2000 5.3.4 Mine construction work at Balaria-Mochia exploration for Coal Bed Methane on behalf of and Balaria-Mochia Development Projects Rajasthan Petroleum was taken up and 341 m of (Rajasthan) on behalf of HZL were continued and drilling was carried out. 901 m of mining has been completed till December 2000. 5.4 Significant findings based on MECL's endeavour : Molybdenum 5.4.1 Total 7690 million tonne of coal reserves 5.3.5 Mine construction work for Molybdenum has been established (157 million tonne of medium at Harur (Tamil Nadu) on behalf of Ministry of coking coal and 7533 million tonne of non-coking Mines were in progress and a total of 899 m of coal) in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mining has been completed till December 2000. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

24 5.4.2 190 million tonne of lignite reserves consultancy and Engineering Services for slim hole established in the state of Rajasthan and Gujarat. drilling for CBM in Raniganj and Jharia coalfields. 6.3.4 ONGC for slim hole drilling for CBM in EXPANSION AND DIVERSIFICATION Raniganj and Jharia coalfields. 6.1 In order to expand the activities of the ENERGY CONSERVATION Company, vigorous marketing efforts were made through competitive biddings and discussions/ 7.1 The scope of energy conservation in drilling negotiations, besides entering into MOUs and and project work is very limited. However, collaborative programmes with different clients, following steps are taken on a continuous basis within India and abroad. The results of these in MECL: efforts, in brief, are as under : 7.1.1 The Machineries/vehicles consuming 6.1.1 A total of 48 offers were submitted upto excess POL are withdrawn from operation for December 2000. immediate repair/overhauling. 6.1.2 Upto December 2000, a total of 26 work 7.1.2 Operators are instructed to switch off orders valued at Rs. 1555 lakh, were received power to the motor as soon as the requirement from various agencies. is over, and running of idle motor is kept to the minimum. 6.2 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 7.1.3 Fluorescent tubes are used in place of signed with: incandescent bulbs to reduce consumption of 6.2.1 Vietnam National Gems and Gold power. Corporation (VIGEGO) Vietnam, for drilling and associated Geological work, Development of IT COMPUTERISATION Centre, Jewels & Gem Stone processing. 8.1 During the period under review, the 6.2.2 Drilling and Mining Technical Services Information Technology upgradation was done on (DMTC), Vietnam for drilling and associated a regular basis in terms of latest hardware, geological work. application softwares for undertaking the hi-tech 6.2.3 Bharat Gold Mines Limited for shaft sinking applications such as CAD, geological modelling, work. Image processing, GIS etc. Facility of computers were extended to user divisions for effective 6.2.4 BARC for investigations in Dongargarh area working and quality improvement. and alternate regions and for investigations in JS-1 Extension zone in Jaisalmer District, 8.2 The computerised data processing related Rajasthan. to geological modelling applications using advanced softwares GDM, GEMCOM, AUTOCAD, 6.2.5 Secretary Mines, Government of Rajasthan geological reports, salary, EPF, billing, cost and MECL for carrying out exploration for CBM. modelling of BRGM-MECL project, MIS and other miscellaneous work continued during the period 6.3 Agreement signed with: under reference. 6.3.1 South Eastern Railway, Kharagpur for supply of quality stone ballast at Dalbhumgarh, Galudih 8.3 Preparation of Ground water prospects and Ghatsilla Depots. maps (3 No's) on 1:50,000 scale in connection with Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission 6.3.2 UCIL for Mine Development work at was carried out using AUTOCAD MAP Software. Khundungri, Narwapahar. The maps were submitted in hardcopy to NRSA. 6.3.3 M/s Adkins Services Inc. Texas for 8.4 Under BGRM-MECL project on 25 "Development of Cost Models for Economic 9.3 Presently the work of Baseline Evaluation of Mining Projects", additional data on Environmental studies is in progress at Velampatti various cost parameters in mining activity from molybdenum, Tamil Nadu, Langjigarh Bauxite Gold and Copper mines was collected and put Orissa and Dona-East Gold Andhra Pradesh. into databases. Applications of Cost Modeling in UN Framework classification has been added. New PERSPECTIVE ON NON-FERROUS METALS Window version of GDM software, BRGM, France received under the above project was successfully 10.1 During the year 2000-2001 (upto December installed and made operational. 2000), MECL has carried out exploration for copper ore in Singhana Blocks of Khetri Copper 8.5 A two week training on Autocad map 2000 Belt, Rajasthan and Garhi-Dongri and Gidhori-Dhorli was conducted for officials of National Bureau of blocks of Malanjkhand Copper Belt, Madhya Soil Survey and Land use planning. Pradesh, on behalf of Ministry of Mines, 8.6 In connection with the work on Government of India under promotional funds. A Identification of Lignite Blocks for Captive Mining brief account of the exploration work carried out in India awarded by NLC, computerisation of by MECL in above mentioned blocks is given Location Plans, Geological Logs, Cross-sections below : etc. was done for all lignite blocks in India. The processing work of final textual report was also 10.1.1 Khetri Copper Belt, Rajasthan done at IT Centre. l In Khetri area, the exploratory drilling and 8.7 A total of 15 programmers were developed associated geological and analytical work for different applications. has been carried out by MECL in Singhana (Phase-II) and Singhana Extension blocks.

ACTION TAKEN ON ABATEMENT OF l In Singhana (Phase-II) block, a total of POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENT 10660.30 m of exploratory drilling was 9.1 The exploration activities of MECL do not carried out during the period December cause any significant pollution. However, as a 1997 to June 2000 and the work has part of exploration work MECL is carrying out been completed. During the year 2000- environmental studies for helping the exploitation 2001, a total 496 m of drilling in the agencies to plan measures for possible pollution block was carried out to conclude the and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in exploration. The geological report various exploration projects and a report on the submitted in December, 2000. same is included in geological reports of the l Singhana Extension block is the northern projects. MECL has also taken up "Site continuity of Singhana (Phase-II) block Characterisation" studies for selection of suitable which has been taken up for exploration and safe places for disposal of hazardous wastes. in June 2000. Upto December 2000, a 9.2 During the year 2000-2001, upto December total of 1900 m of drilling and associated 2000. MECL has submitted "Report on geological work has been carried out in environmental data generation of Micro the block and the work is continuing. Meteorology and water table level generated Presence of copper mineralisation has been during stage-II (Phase-III) operation at Sub-zone established in the block. 'BD' of zone-8 project. Granite, Bundelkhnad region (Part-B), Madhya Pradesh" and "Report on 10.1.2 Malanjkhand Copper Belt, Madhya Pradesh Reconnoitery Field Survey to select a suitable l In Malanjkhand Copper Belt, the zone for Stage-II investigation, Project Granite, exploration work is in progress in Garhi- Dongargarh Region". Dongri and Gidori-Dhorli blocks. 26 10.1.3 Garhi-Dongri Block project sites. However, in view of continued l The geophysical work in the block was financial constraints being faced by the Company, commenced in April 2000. It was followed no welfare activities were undertaken during the by scout drilling and a total of 1000 m period under review. However, if any proposal drilling along with associated geological for welfare activities is received for the upliftment work were completed upto November of weaker sections of society, the same will be 2000. The data generated so far in the considered on merits of each case keeping in integrated exploration work in Garhi-Dongri view the fund availability. Keeping in view difficult block has established the sub-surface financial position of the Company, it has been continuity of quartz-vein which is decided to keep all recruitments including under considered to be the host rock for copper- ‘Special Recruitment Drive’ gold mineralisation in the area. HUMAN RESOURCE 10.1.4 Gidori-Dhorli Block 14.1. The overall employment position in the l Geological mapping aided with trenching, Company as on 31.12.2000 is at Table 4. sampling and geophysical survey commenced in the month of October, TABLE 4 2000 and is currently in progress. Group Total No. SC ST Ex- Physicall y Mino- of Em- Service Handi- rities ployees man capped RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Executives 413 63 23 03 01 31 11.1 Two Science and Technology (S&T) projects Non-Exe- 2483 355 190 16 10 220 are in progress in the Company against which an cutives amount of Rs 226.85 lakh have been received Total 2896 418 213 19 11 251 from Ministry of Mines as grant-in-aid for procurement of capital equipments, their commissioning by the foreign supplier firm, etc. DISABILITY ACT 1995 To implement the projects four officers from 15.1 Status of implementation of the persons geophysical section have been identified for full with Disability Act 1995 specially on time. The running expenditure etc. for undertaking implementation of Section 33 on reservation of the field works are being borne by the Company. vacancies for the persons with disabilities is at Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) has been Table 5. constituted as per the guide lines of GOI to monitor the progress of the projects from time to TABLE 5 time. Total No. of No. of disab le per sons % of disabled oup oup oup oup oup post as on in position as person Gr Gr Gr Gr Gr 31-12-2000. on 31.12.2000 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS A 71 01 (OH) 1.40% 12.1 The industrial relations remained by and large peaceful and cordial in all establishments of B 11 - - the Company. C 2263 08(OH) 0.35% D 220 2 (1 OH + 1 VH) 0.90% WELFARE OF SC/STs AND MINORITIES 13.1 MECL has given due importance to meet MOU RATING socio-economic needs of the tribals and minority 16.1 The MOU rating of the Company for last communities living in and around each camp/ three years is given in Table 6.

27 TABLE 6 l Hindi fortnight and Hindi diwas was organised during the period from 4th to Year MOU Rating Year MOU Rating 16th September, 2000 and on 14.9.2000 1997-98 Very Good respectively. 1998-99 Good PROGRESS ACHIEVED WITH REGARD TO THE 1999-2000 Good WELL BEING OF THE OLDER PERSONS DURING THE YEAR PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI IN OFFICIAL WORK 18.1 In Order to provide assistance to our 17.1 In accordance with the Policy of the employees opting for VRS or retiring on Government of India for extensive use of Hindi superannuation for better and judicious investment for official purposes and also keeping in view of their earnings, a two day workshop on that the year 2000-2001 as Golden Jubilee Year "Management of post retired life" was organised for implementation of Hindi as Rajabhasha, MECL from 25–26.2.2000 wherein 21 participants took made increased efforts for added use of Hindi in part. Similar type of programmes are also proposed official work. to be conducted subject to availability of resources in future. 17.2 4 employees were imparted training in Hindi typing during internal training programme from 5.6.2000 onwards in order to promote the use REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES of Hindi in official work. 19.1 The public grievance generally received by the office pertains to payments to suppliers and l On 2.8.2000, a Hindi Debate competition was successfully organised for students settlement of terminal dues of retired employees. from VIIIth to XIIth Class of Central These are handled through Director (PG) or at School, Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur. On CMD's level. Also these grievances are discussed 14.8.2000, the Hindi debate competition in the quarterly review meetings taken by CMD for wards of MECL Employees was and Directors and redressal measures taken. Only organised in the MECL Premises. one grievance case was received during the year, which was settled. l Two days inhouse Hindi workshop was organised on 4–5.8.2000 wherein 27 MECL employees participated.

28 CHAPTER IV

REGULATION AND CONSERVATION INDIAN BUREAU OF MINES (http://ibm.nic.in)

INTRODUCTION Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957, Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 1.1 Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is a subordinate organisation under the Ministry of 1988 (MCDR, 1988), and the relevant provisions Mines. It is engaged in the promotion of of the Mineral Concession Rules 1960 and conservation of minerals, in regulating the impact Environmental Protection Act 1986. It also of mines' on environment and scientific undertakes scientific, techno-economic, research development of all the mineral resources of the oriented studies in various aspects of mining, country, other than coal, petroleum and natural geological studies, ore beneficiation and gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals. environmental studies. 1.2 Towards this end, it performs regulatory 1.3 IBM also performs the role of a facilitator functions, namely enforcement of the Mines and for the mining industry. It provides Technical

Afforestation at Kudremukh Iron Ore Mines

29 Consultancy Services to the mining industry for 3.2 During the year, 2000-2001 (upto the geological appraisal of mineral resources, and December, 2000), 1887 mines were inspected the preparation of feasibility reports of mining for implementation of MCDR, 1988 and to ensure projects, including beneficiation plants. It prepares that mining operations are carried out in mineral maps and a countrywide inventory of accordance with the approved mining plan. As a mineral resources of leasehold and freehold areas. result, during the year 2000-2001 (upto IBM also functions as the Data Bank of Mines December, 2000) 1,641 violations of Mineral and Minerals and publishes statistical periodicals. Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR) It also brings out technical publications/ 1988 were pointed out in respect of 835 mines monographs on individual mineral commodities and 508 violations were fully rectified. Seventy- and bulletins of topical interest. It advises the nine prosecutions were launched in various courts. Central and State Governments on all aspects of Fifty one cases were decided in favour of IBM mineral industry, trade, legislation, etc. and 28 cases were compounded. 1.4 IBM imparts training to technical and non- 3.3 Cumulative number of mining plans received technical officials of IBM and also persons from by the IBM at various Regional Offices since its the mineral industry and other agencies in India introduction upto the end of December, 2000 and abroad. were 10,322. Out of these, 8065 mining plans were approved, 1098 rejected, 787 withdrawn ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP by the parties and 212 were pending with the parties for modification with reference to the 2.1 IBM is organised into four functional comments conveyed to them after scrutiny, 149 divisions, namely, (i) Mines Control and mining plans were under scrutiny with the IBM at Conservation of Minerals (MCCM) Division, (ii) various Regional/Zonal offices and 11 mining plans Ore Dressing and Technical Consultancy Division, were pending with the Directorate of Mines Safety (iii) Mineral Economics, Statistics, Research and for their comments. Publication Division, and (iv) Planning and Co- ordination Division having two sub-divisions: MEASURES FOR ABATEMENT OF POLLUTION l Administration, Establishment matters AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (including training), accounts with all other 4.1 IBM undertakes inspections/studies for the administrative and financial matters; and enforcement of provisions of MCDR, 1988 which l Planning and Coordination. include provisions on protection of environment. During inspections it ensures that mine operators 2.2 IBM has its headquarters at Nagpur and are taking due care for removal and utilisation of twelve regional offices at Ajmer, Bangalore, top soil, storage of over-burden/waste rock, Bhubaneswar, Calcutta, Chennai, Dehradun, reclamation and rehabilitation of land, precaution Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Margao (Goa), Nagpur, against ground vibration, control of ground Ranchi and Udaipur and two sub-regional offices subsidence, abatement measures against air, water at Guwahati and Nellore. and noise pollution, restoration of flora etc., in 2.3 IBM has well equipped ore dressing addition to other conservation and developmental laboratories and pilot plants at Nagpur, Ajmer measures. Necessary guidance to mine and Bangalore. managements/operators are also given for systematic and scientific development of mines PERFORMANCE REVIEW including protection of environment. While 3.1 The performance of IBM in respect of its approving the mining plans and the schemes of main activities during the period under review is mining, IBM ensures that environment impact indicated in Table-1. assessment studies have been carried out and to 30 TABLE I

PERFORMANCE OF IBM DURING THE YEAR 2000-2001 (UP TO DECEMBER, 2000) Sl. Item Actual Target for Achievement No. 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2000-2001 (upto Dec., 2000) 1. Inspection of Mines 2760 2791 2650 1887 2. Mining, Geological and Other Studies 51 39 - - 3. Special Geological Investigations/ Studies for updating NMI 562 1230 5015 4774 4. Approval of Mining Plans (a) No. of Mining Plans (i) Approved 679 670 - 561 (ii) Rejected 78 71 - 72 (b) No. of Mining Schemes (i) Approved 138 177 - 157 (ii) Rejected 27 23 - 26 5. Updation of National Mineral Inventory (NMI) (i) Generation of regionwise/ depositwise output as on 1.4.1995 (No. of minerals) 18 43 - - (ii) Processing and tabulation of data for NMI as on 1.4.2000. (No. of minerals) - - 20 Work in progress. 6. Preparation/Updation of 19,698 18,000 14,000 Mineral maps alongwith Mineral Maps (Hects) forest overlays of limestone lease-holds in Rajasthan covering about 22,700 Hects. were prepared. Preparation of mineral maps of sillimanite leaseholds in NE region was in progress 7. OD Investigations 70 70 70 46 completed and 13 in progress. 8. Chemical Analyses (No. of radicals) 53,348 49,095 50,000 38,494 completed and 501 in progress. 9. Mineralogical Studies 2,689 2,444 2,300 1,697 completed and 23 in progress. 10. Technical Consultancy assignments 2 8 9 7 11. Mining Research including Environmental Studies 3 3 2 6 12. Training 21 27 20 14

31 that effect environmental management plan has issue was released. Besides, three quarterly reports been incorporated for its effective implementation. on End-use metal consumption for Copper-Lead- Zinc for quarters ending March, 2000, June, 2000 4.2 After the enforcement of MCDR, 1988, and September, 2000 were prepared. extensive afforestation has been undertaken in the mines. During the year 2000-2001 (upto STATISTICAL PUBLICATIONS December, 2000) about 3.15 million trees have been planted in and around mine areas, thus 8.1 IBM disseminates statistical information on totalling to 51.15 million trees planted so far. mines, minerals, metals and mineral based industries through its various publications. 4.3 IBM continued to take initiative to organise Information on mineral production, stocks, Mines Environment and Mineral Conservation despatches, employment, inputs in mining, mining (MEMC) Weeks every year in important mining machinery and related matters received from the centres through its regional offices to promote mine owners on statutory basis under the MCDR, awareness amongst mine owners for minimising 1988 and ancillary statistics on metals production, environmental pollution. mineral trade and market prices of minerals, revenue from the mining sector, rent, royalty and PREPARATION OF MINERAL MAPS cess on minerals, etc. from other agencies is compiled regularly by IBM. 5.1 During the year 2000-2001 (upto December, 2000), preparation/updation of mineral 8.2 The statistical publications released during maps of limestone leaseholds in Rajasthan, the year 2000-2001 (upto December, 2000) covering about 22,700 hectares was completed include Statistical Profile of Minerals, 1999-2000 and corresponding forest overlays are in progress. issue, and 8 issues (upto June, 2000) of Monthly Preparation of mineral map of sillimanite leaseholds Statistics of Mineral Production. Besides, Indian in North-Eastern Region was also in progress. Mineral Industry at a Glance, 1998-99 issue was Besides, 20 index maps of bauxite in Goa, under printing. Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, and iron ore in Goa were digitised. CONSULTANCY SERVICE 9.1 IBM provides technical consultancy services MINERAL BENEFICIATION on prescribed charges for geological appraisals, 6.1 Mineral beneficiation studies including survey of the areas, preparation of feasibility study mineralogical testing and chemical analysis is reports, environment impact assessment and intimately related to both conservation and environment management plan, selection of development of mineral resources. During the year suitable mining equipment, evaluation of feasibility 2000-2001 (upto December, 2000), 46 ore report prepared by other consultants, financial dressing investigations, 38,494 chemical analyses institutions, etc. The assignments completed and 1,697 mineralogical examinations were during the year 2000-2001 (upto December, completed. Besides, 13 in-plant studies were 2000) include (i) Experimental deep hole drilling carried out during the period. in Viyakaloor Thutoor area in Kanyakumari district for M/s Indian Rare Earths Ltd., (ii) Mining Scheme INVENTORY OF MINERAL RESOURCES AND of Dalli (Manual) Iron ore Mine for M/s Bhilai MARKET SURVEY REPORT Steel Plant (iii) Mining plan of Red Hill Magnesite 7.1 Five-yearly updating of National Mineral Mine for M/s Burn Standard Co. Ltd., Salem (iv) Inventory as on 1.4.2000 is in progress. Market Collection of sample from Nalwaya Soapstone Survey report on China clay was released. An mine for M/s Nalwaya Mineral Industries (P) Ltd., annual bulletin on Copper-Lead-Zinc, 1998-99 Udaipur (v) Collection of limestone samples for 32 Lab. scale and pilot plant scale tests for M/s DLF for M/s TISCO (iv) Study of Controlled Blasting Cements Ltd., Distt. Pali, Rajasthan and assessment of ground vibration due to blasting (vi) Topographic survey of Kasnau-Matasukh at Mainpet bauxite mine for M/s BALCO (v) Study Lignite block for M/s RSMM, Ltd., Udaipur and of Blast vibration at the mines of My Home (vii) Volume assessment of rock excavation from Cement Mines Ltd., in Nalgonda district. (AP) the pit of Malanjkhand Copper Mine for M/s HCL. and (vi) Environmental Audit of Karmarda chromite In addition to the assignments already completed, mine for M/s B C Mohanty & Sons, Pvt. Ltd, 11 assignments on preparation of mining scheme/ Cuttack (Orissa) were completed and reports preliminary geological appraisal reports are in submitted to the parties. Besides, 14 assignments progress. sponsored by the Industry on charge basis are in progress. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS TRAINING 10.1 IBM brings out technical publications relating to mines and minerals, mineral based 12.1 IBM imparts training to technical and non- industries, trade, beneficiation, R&D activities, etc. technical officials of IBM and also to persons During the year 2000-2001 (upto December, from mineral industry and other agencies in India 2000), a publication on India's Trade and Export and abroad. During the year 2000-2001 (upto Prospects in Minerals, Metals and Alloys, Bulletin December, 2000), 14 training programmes were on Mining Leases and Prospecting Licences - 1988 conducted in which a total of 183 IBM personnel and a half-yearly bulletin on Mineral Information, and 79 industry personnel including 27 from April-September, 1999 issue were released. North-Eastern States participated. Besides, Indian Minerals Year Book (IMYB) 2000 ADVISING CENTRAL AND STATE issue was under printing. GOVERNMENTS ON MATTERS CONNECTED 10.2 Under the series "Mineral Facts and WITH THE MINING AND MINERAL INDUSTRY Problems" the Monograph on Copper was released 13.1 IBM continued to advise the Central and and Monograph on Clay was under printing. State Governments on matters concerning mines Besides, updating of Monographs on (i) limestone and minerals, mining legislation, export and import and dolomite and (ii) chromite was in progress. A policies, mineral consumption and industrial bulletin on Reclamation/Restoration Techniques utilisation, recovery of by-products, demand and and Strategy for Mined out areas was released. supply of minerals, renewal of mining leases. MINING RESEARCH Necessary material was also furnished to the Ministry for answering Parliament Questions during 11.1 Applied Mining Research is carried out on its various sessions. Assistance was also rendered various mining aspects so as to help in systematic to private parties, institutions and foreign development of mines and improvement in organisations on subjects like mineral production productivity in mines through evolution of suitable and other statistics. norms. Industry sponsored assignments on environment and rock mechanics aspects, on IBM-BRGM PROJECTS charge basis are also undertaken. During the period under review, six assignments viz (i) Geo-technical 14.1 Project on Development of Application studies at Osam Hill Perlite Mine for M/s Raj Techniques in relation to Environmental Minerals (ii) Geo-technical Investigation for Management of Mines and Waste ensuring safety of Makrana-Jodhpur Railway Track Recoveries: near Makrana Marble Mine, Rajasthan (iii) Geo- 14.1.1 Final report on regional EMP on Sukinda technical Investigation of Sukinda Chromite mine and Goa areas, Joint Task Force Executive

33 Summary report, EMP reports of South Kaliapani Institutions, Equipment Manufacturers and Experts mine of Sukinda area and Jaquella-Pale mine of from Mineral Industry, and to review the problems Goa area were received from BRGM, France. Thus, faced by Mineral Industry vis-a-vis to take stock the project was successfully completed and of latest developments to meet the challenges of termination agreement was signed between IBM New Millenium. & BRGM, France on 10.10.2000 at Nagpur. As a follow up action of the report, the mine 15.2 An R&D meet with the representatives of managements in respect of 11 iron ore mines in mining and mineral industry was jointly organised South Goa were directed to take proper abatement by Kolkata and Bhubaneswar Regional offices of measures to prevent wash offs from the waste IBM on 8.8.2000 at RRL, Bhubaneswar. dumps which pollute paddy fields etc. Similarly, environmental issues were brought to the notice 15.3 IBM had set up a stall in the Pavilion of of the mine managements in respect of 11 mines Ministry of Mines during 27–29.9.2000 in the in Sukinda chromite valley highlighting the International Trade Fair Minerals, Metals and problems of pollution of surface and underground Metallurgy-2000, which was co-sponsored by water by hexavalent chromium and educating Ministry of Mines. them about the possible abatement measures. Further, they have been directed to take necessary IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED NATIONS (UN) corrective measures and intimate the detailed CLASSIFICATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES action plan to IBM. 16.1 With a view to providing exposure to the 14.2 Technical Management Information United Nations Frame Work Classification (UNFC) System (TMIS) at IBM System, FIMI organised a Regional Seminar on 14.2.1 The main objectives of the project are (i) Implementation of UNFC for reserves/resources: Organisation of MCCM data into a relational data solid fuels and minerals in the Indian Ocean Rim base (TMIS), (ii) Establishment of a database link countries under the auspices of the Ministry of between Central Headquarters, Zonal & Regional Mines in cooperation with the United Nations offices of MCCM (WAN & LAN), (iii) Procurement/ Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) and United installation of network and computer equipment Nations Social and Economic Commission for Asia (iv) Training of IBM personnel in administration and Pacific (ESCAP) at Agra on 23–24.11.2000. and management of TMIS database and (v) IBM presented a report of the Committee on Upgradation/linkage of existing MRIS database. formulation of field guidelines for implementation 14.2.2 Out of nine phases of the project, so far of UNFC for Mineral Resources in India. A paper eight phases have been completed as per entitled "A Comparison and Correspondence schedule. Final phase of the project on preparation between Existing Mineral Classification System of final report as well as technical report of the of India and United Nations Frame Work project is excepted to be completed by March, Classification (UNFC) System" was also presented 2001. by IBM.

SEMINARS/EXHIBITIONS NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY IN IBM 15.1 IBM jointly with Indian Institute of Mineral 17.1 In pursuance of the declaration made by Engineers organised a National Seminar on Mineral the Honb'le Prime Minister of India that 11.5.2000 Processing Technology-Perspective for new may be celebrated as National Technology Day, Millenium during 4.4.2000–6.4.2000 at Nagpur. IBM celebrated National Technology Day in its The objectives of the seminar were to have close Headquarters at Nagpur as well as in all Zonal/ interaction between R&D Organisations, Academic Regional offices and laboratories and pilot plants. 34 17.2 Modern Mineral Processing Laboratory and Bureau. Special emphasis was given on the Pilot Plant at Nagpur and Regional Ore Dressing generation of monthly mineral production data Laboratories at Ajmer and Bangalore conducted used for computation of index of mineral live demonstration of operations of machines, test production with base 1993-94 = 100. This data work on ore beneficiation etc., to the visitors. is supplied to the Central Statistical Organisation Lectures of eminent personalities from Academic every month by the Bureau as per the Special Institutions and Mineral Based Industries were Data Dissemination Standards laid down by the arranged at various offices. A one day seminar International Monetary Fund. was also organised at Bangalore. VISIT OF TRADE DELEGATION FROM CANADA SUB-GROUP CONSTITUTED BY THE GROUP ON MARBLE DEVELOPMENT (GMD) 21.1 A Trade delegation from Canada visited Regional Ore Dressing Laboratory, IBM, Bangalore 18.1 The Sub-group constituted by GMD on 5.12.2000. An overview of areas where submitted its report entitled "Report of the Sub- collaborative work is possible were discussed and group Constituted by Group on Marble the delegation assured that they will visit IBM Development for Examining Mechanisation in again once the projects are identified. Marble Quarries" to the Chairman of the GMD for consideration. WORK DONE BY IBM IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION

EXPERT GROUP FOR CONSIDERING THE 22.1 Sub-regional office of IBM at Guwahati RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CMRI PROJECT continued to undertake inspection of mines/ studies on development of resources of the North- 19.1 Expert Group constituted under the Eastern region. Chairmanship of Controller General, IBM for considering the recommendations for CMRI project 22.2 IBM conducted a training programme at on "Design, Development and Production of Multi Aizwal during 25–29.4.2000 on Mining and Processor based continuous Deformation Geology for the personnel from the State Monitoring System for the Safety of Mines and Directorates of Geology and Mining, State Underground Openings" submitted its report to Undertakings and Private Companies of North- the Ministry of Mines for consideration. Eastern Region. A total of 25 technical persons connected with Mining Industry participated in VISIT OF NATIONAL STATISTICAL COMMISSION the training programme, which was free of cost. 20.1 The Govt. of India has recently set up a 22.3 S&T Scheme on "Characterisation of Clay National Statistical Commission to look into the and Silica Sand Deposits occurring in NE States deficiencies in the existing statistical system in and their Techno-Economic Evaluation for India and also to recommend measures for Industrial uses" is being implemented by IBM. A systematic revamping of the system to make it number of studies on clay samples received from more responsive to the needs of the economy, NE region were conducted by IBM and it will especially in view of the liberalisation and continue to collect samples and test them free of globalisation of the World Economies. In this cost in the IBM's laboratory on regular basis. regard, members of the sub-group "Industry, 22.4 IBM has already taken up a study to improve Commerce and Corporate Sector Statistics" visited the grade of concentrates and performance of IBM on 16.8.2000 and held detailed discussions plants operated by Sikkim Mining Corporation. In on the present system of collection, processing this connection samples of complex sulphide ore and dissemination of data relating to mining and (Lead-Zinc-Copper) have been received from SMC quarrying sector to suggest ways and means of and the test work is in progress. Based on the improving the existing statistical set up in the results of the test work, IBM will develop process 35 flow sheet on fresh raw samples from Bhotang using ML-GIS package and Library Management. complex ore, Panchghani Copper ore and Dikchu Advanced software like JKSIMMET, CANMET, complex ore. BILCO 2.0, VISIO 2.0 etc. are used in the Ore 22.5 IBM has already taken up environmental Dressing Laboratories and Pilot Plants. Data study on generation of baseline data and Acquisition System is used while conducting Pilot preparation of rapid EMP for Bhotang and Dikchu Plant test runs for controlling some of the circuits copper mines of M/s SMC with a view to study like pulp density in grinding circuits, pH in flotation the impact on environment due to disposal of circuit etc. and acquiring real time data from tailings in the surrounding river and suggest ways various filed instruments. to treat the effluents before they are discharged 24.3 In order to link all the Regional/Zonal offices into the river. and Headquarters of IBM, more sophisticated 22.6 Consultancy assignments on preparation of system based on client server architecture has (i) Mining plan of Panchghani copper mine of recently been established with the help of BRGM, SMC (ii) Mine development scheme of Bhotang France, which include new databases required by copper mine of SMC (iii) Updating of feasibility IBM. IBM has added well established LAN facility, report on Dikchu copper lead zinc project of SMC besides WAN system to communicate and (iv) Mining scheme of Umrangso limestone mine exchange data from Regional, Zonal offices and of M/s Assam Mineral Development Corporation Headquarters. Ltd., Guwahati (v) Mining scheme of Umrangso limestone mine of M/s Umrangso Cement Ltd., 24.4 IBM is maintaining a website (http:// Guwahati, were taken up by IBM and are in ibm.nic.in), linked with the site of Ministry of progress. Mines. This website provides the main functions and activities of IBM, services provided in the REVENUE GENERATION IN IBM fields of geology, mining, environmental studies as technical consultancy, computerised 23.1 Revenue generated during 2000-2001 (upto information, list of IBM publications along with December, 2000) from the consultancy work in contact persons and their address, and mineral mining, geology, ore dressing and mining research resources, production, exports and imports of work, training and through sale of publications etc. was Rs. 62.51 lakh against an annual target minerals and metals. of Rs. 1 crore. IBM ADVISORY BOARD COMPUTERISATION 25.1 12th meeting of the IBM Advisory Board was held at Nagpur on 24.5.2000 under the 24.1 Under Mineral Resource Intelligence System chairmanship of Secretary (Mines). Important (MRIS), IBM is maintaining databases on National decisions taken in the meeting are as under: Mineral Inventory, Mines cum Production, Mining Leases, External Trade, Mineral Consumption and l Charter of functions of IBM may be World Mineral Intelligence. These databases are modified in the light of present Scenario important information source for Government and of Mining Industry. Private agencies on mining and mineral based l MCDR forms may be revised in the light industries. of recent amendments so as to make them 24.2 Besides Word Processing, computers are more meaningful and useful for decision being used for preparation of Environment making. Management Plan, Orebody Modeling and Geo- l IBM and GSI should make all efforts to statistical Analysis, preparation of Mineral Map adopt the UN classification for preparing

36 mineral inventory and find out ways to 27.2 Women employees are also actively ensure global compatibility. participating in various cultural and extra-curricular activities organised by IBM from time to time. l IBM shall specify a minimum area for grant The ‘Women's Day’ was observed during the of mining lease below which it will not be National Integration Week. amenable for scientific development and mining. EMPLOYMENT OF SC/ST, WOMEN AS ON DECEMBER, 2000 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSES 28.1 Employment of SC/ST, Women as on 26.1 IBM officers attended the 18th World 31.12.2000 is at Table 2. Mining Congress and MINEXPO International 2000 TABLE 2 at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA organised by National Mining Association, USA during 9–12.10.2000 Class Total No. No. of No. of and presented a paper entitled "Surface and of emplo- SC ST OBC Women Underground Metalliferous Mining-Evolving Scene yees in in India". position 26.2 IBM Officers attended the XXI International Group A 252 53 19 3 08 Mineral Processing Congress held during Group B 84 14 05 1 04 23–27.7.2000 at Rome, Italy and presented a Group B 54 08 06 0 13 paper entitled "Physical Separation Processing of (NG) a Bulk Tin-Tungsten Pre-concentrate into its Group C 472 74 37 9 29 Individual Constituents for Commercial (Tech) Applications". In all, 432 delegates from various Group C 342 67 31 6 86 countries participated in the Congress. (Min) Group D 354 107 35 9 28 WORK DONE CONCERNING WOMEN (PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR WOMEN) Total 1558 323 133 28 168 27.1 IBM has not drawn up any specific REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES perspective plan for women, however, out of a total strength of employees, women employees 29.1 At the opening of the year eleven cases constitute about 11 per cent. Training was were pending. Four more cases were received imparted to some women employees in the field during the year 2000-2001 (upto December, of technical as well as administrative matters. 2000), and three cases were disposed off and twelve cases are pending.

37 CHAPTER V

OVERVIEW OF ALUMINIUM, ZINC, LEAD AND COPPER

A PERSPECTIVE ON ALUMINIUM for sizable exports on a long term basis. Demand 1.1 India has large resources of High Grade for Aluminium is expected to grow rapidly with Bauxite deposits of the order of 3037 Million increasing use in the construction, power Tonnes (MT) (proved + probable + possible). transmission, transport and packaging sectors. The recoverable reserves are placed at 2525 MT. The proved and proable reserves are 1218 MT, BAUXITE placing the country 5th in rank in the world, next 2.1 Alumina is produced from Bauxite ore. only to Australia, Guinea, Brazil and Jamaica. About 1 tonne of Alumina is produced from Even at an anticipated consumption of 7 Million 3 tonnes of Bauxite and about 1 tonne Aluminium Tonne Per Year (MTPY) of Bauxite, these reserves is produced from 2 tonne of Alumina. are expected to last for over 350 years. Given 2.2 About 89% of the recoverable reserves of the natural resource endowment, growing demand Bauxite is of metallurgical grade. Orissa, Andhra for Aluminium and its alloys, economic Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra opportunities and scope for exports, India can and Bihar are the principal States where Bauxite produce Alumina at internationally competitive deposits are located in India. Major Bauxite prices. Aluminium metal can also be produced reserves are concentrated in the East Coast competitively with the latest technology coupled Bauxite deposits of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. with cheaper energy arrangements in India or by toll smelting Alumina in low power cost Aluminium ALUMINA smelters abroad. The greatest scope for value 3.1 The annual installed capacity for production addition and employment lies in the development of Alumina in the country is at Table 1. of down stream Aluminium end-products like extrusions, rolled products, fabrication and finished TABLE 1 items. India can benefit by this value addition (Unit in tonne) given the low energy requirements and labour Company Quantity Location intensity of down-stream industries. Aluminium NALCO 800,000 Damanjodi (Orissa) has significant industrial and economic importance for India, as this is the one metal for which the B ALCO 200,000 K orba (Chhattisgarh) country has abundant raw material. While our INDAL 312,000 Muri (Jharkhand: 72,000) Bauxite reserves account for 7.5% of the world’s Belgaum (Karnataka: 240,000) total deposits, our Aluminium capacity is only HINDALCO 350,000 Renukoot (Uttar Pradesh) 3%, indicating the scope and need for new MALCO 50,000 Chennai (Tamil Nadu) capacities to meet growing internal demand and 38 3.2 Government has approved the expansion EXPORTS OF ALUMINIUM of the capacity of the Bauxite Mines of Nalco 6.1 The quantity of Aluminium and its from 2.4 Millions Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), to secondary products exported by the primary 4.8 MTPA and that of the Alumina Refinery from producers during the last three years is indicated 0.8 MTPA to 1.575 MTPA. Currently, the project in Table 4. is under implementation by Nalco and is progressing on schedule. TABLE 4 (In tonne) ALUMINIUM 4.1 There are seven smelters with a total Company 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 installed capacity of 714,000 TPA. Two plants NALCO 55475 39868 95185 with a total capacity of 330,000 TPA, belonging to Nalco and Balco, are in the public sector and B ALCO Nil Nil 116 remaining five are in the private sector. HINDALCO 26207 25736 46369 ALUMINUM PRODUCTION 5.1 Aluminium production in India commenced in 1943 with a modest 25,000 TPA capacity, DEMAND AND CONSUMPTION OF ALUMINIUM which grew to an installed capacity of 714,000 BY THE DOMESTIC INDUSTRY TPA. The five primary producers of Aluminium metal in the country are given in Table 2. 7.1 India was dependent upon imports of Aluminium metal till 1988. With the TABLE 2 commissioning of Nalco’s plant in 1988 a sea PUBLIC SECTOR INSTALLED CAPACITY change took place and the country which was a NALCO 230,000 TPA* net importer of Aluminium became self-sufficient. BALCO 100,000 TPA Consequently, the Aluminium Control Order which PRIVATE SECTOR HINDALCO 242,000 TPA regulated supplies and prices of indigenous INDAL 117,000 TPA Aluminium was withdrawn on 1.3.1989. The MALCO 25,000 TPA Table 5 indicates the domestic consumption, Total : 714,000 TPA exports and imports of the metal from 1997-98 *The Government has approved expansion of the capacity to 1999-2000. of Nalco’s Aluminium Smelter from 230000 TPA to 345000 TPA. The project is under implementaion by NALCO and is TABLE 5 progressing on schedule. (In thousand tonne) 5.2 Production of Aluminium by the primary Domestic producers in the country during the last three Year Consumption Exports Imports years is at Table 3. TABLE 3 1997-98 542 82 70 (In tonne) 1998-99 567 75 95 Company 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 1999-2000 588 120 80 NALCO 200162 146206 212663 B ALCO 88198 91839 91345 STEPS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE HINDALCO 200304 240926 248930 AVAILABILITY OF ALUMINIUM INDAL 38823 42193 43458 MALCO 25853 24536 23345 8.1 To facilitates better availability of the metal in the country, the Govt. of India has permitted TO TAL 520612 545700 619741 free import of Aluminium under OGL.

39 8.2 Custom duty on primary metal and important end use sector for lead and this sector’s secondary products is applicable @ 25% ad- share in the world lead consumption has gone up valorem (15% ad-valorem on scrap) + surcharge significantly from 49.4% in 1980 to 68.4% in @ 10% of basic duty + 4% SAD. The custom recent years. In fact, the substantial increase in duty on scrap is 15% ad-valorem + 10%. The this sector has compensated for loss of net duty currently applicable is 21.91% on scrap, consumption in the other sectors like Cable and 33.42% on other items. Sheathing (due to substitution), gasoline additives, 8.3 Excise duty on Aluminium and its products chemicals, etc. (due to environmental and health has been gradually reduced and is currently at regulations). Asia has increased its share in the 16% both for the metal and its products. world production of lead metal from 5.1% in 1960 to 12.7% in 1994. West Europe and Asia 8.4 Aluminium metal and its down stream are the net importers of lead concentrate while products have been exempted from the provisions the American continent, Australia, East Europe, of compulsory licensing. China and North Korea are quite delicately 8.5 MODVAT credit has been extended to the balanced at present. Aluminium industry including petroleum based raw material like CPC and Coal Tar Pitch used in the LEAD AND ZINC SCENARIO IN INDIA manufacture of Aluminium. 11.1 The identified zinc and lead resources in 8.6 Effective from 11.2.2000, the FDI on the country are estimated at 383 million tonne. Aluminium industry has been increased from Out of this, 167 million tonne containing 2.17% 50% to 100%. lead and 8.16% zinc fall under category of minieable reserves. The bulk of the lead-zinc ZINC deposits occur in Rajasthan and are under lease/ 9.1 Zinc is ranked fourth among metals in terms exploitation of HZL. A major multi-metal world- of consumption after iron, aluminium and copper. class deposit of zinc, lead and associated metals About 7.8 million tonne of zinc is consumed is in Rampura-Agucha belt in Bhilwara District of worldwide every year. While North and Latin Rajasthan, which has estimated ore reserves of America, Australia, erstwhile Soviet Union States 60.35 million tonne containing 13.48% zinc and (CIS), East European countries, China, North Korea 1.93% lead. are the major contributors in zinc mine production, 11.2 The present smelting capacities for zinc Europe, North America, China and other countries and lead metal in the country are 1,82,000 TPA in Asia are the major metal producers. In case of and 67,000 TPA respectively. The break-up of zinc production, Asia has achieved the highest these capacities is indicated at Table 6. annual compound growth rate of around 29% TABLE 6 (from 0.187 to 1.185 million tonne) during 1960- 1994 period. Asia’s share in world zinc production (Unit TPA) has almost trebled from the 1960 share of 5.9% Zinc Lead to 16.7% in recent years. Zinc consumption is Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) 152000 43000 maximum in galvanising sector. Binani Industries Limited (BIL) 30000 - LEAD Indian Lead Limited (ILL) - 24000

10.1 Among the non-ferrous metals, the Total 182000 67000 consumption of lead ranks fourth after aluminium, copper and zinc. About 6 million tonne of lead is 11.3 While HZL is a Public Sector Undertaking consumed worldwide every year. Batteries are BIL and ILL are in the private sector. BIL does not

40 have any captive mines and produces zinc by l Government has approved setting up of a procuring zinc concentrate either from abroad/ new zinc smelter of 1,00,000 TPA at indigenously at their Alwaye (Kerala) Plant. ILL Kapasan in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan has two units at Kolkata and Thane (Maharashtra) by HZL. having 12000 TPA capacity each. Both units are l Exploration is being carried out to augment based on imported concentrates/scraps. Besides lead and zinc reserves in the country. these units, both zinc and lead are also produced through secondary routes from scrap, dross, residue, etc. Most of the secondary producing PERSPECTIVE ON COPPER units, especially in lead, are in the unorganized 12.1 In the last few years, price of copper was sector. steadily declining till 1998-1999 but thereafter 11.4 Available data at Table 7 suggest that lead gradual appreciation has started. The yearwise and zinc consumption in the country has registered average LME price per ton of copper is given in 7% and 6% growth respectively during April- Table 8. October, 2000 as compared to the corresponding TABLE 8 period in 1999. Based on anticipated growth in Year LME price of copper various sectors of national economy such as (US $ per ton) energy, steel, transport, communications, rural electrification, construction etc. the annual growth 1995-96 2844 rate for lead and zinc demand during 10th Plan 1996-97 2257 will be 7% and 6% respectively. Datas are given 1997-98 2096 at Table 7. 1998-99 1581 TABLE 7 1999-2000 1670 (In Metr ic Tonnes) 2000-2001 1820 Year Lead Demand Zinc Demand (Upto December, 2000) 7% growth 6% growth

1999-2000 1,00,000 2,52,000 12.2 The known copper resource in India is 2001-2002 (end of IX plan) 1,14,500 2,83,000 characterised by low volume, narrow width, low grade and practical absence of precious metal 2006-2007 (end of X plan) 1,60,500 3,79,000 content. With the exception of Malanjkhand 11.5 To bridge the gap between demand and deposit in Madhya Pradesh, no deposit is amenable supply of lead and zinc metals steps have been to low cost surface mining. initiated to increase the production as well as the 12.3 The thrust is, therefore, on exploration for resource base of these metals in the country. identification of reserves amenable to economic The steps taken in this regard could be exploitation. The National Mineral Policy summarised as follows : announced by the Ministry of Mines in March, l The import of lead and zinc metals is under 1993 has thrown open the doors for mineral OGL. exploration and exploitation to Private Sectors. HCL had also undertaken a Geological and l The ban on import of zinc dust has been lifted. Geochemical exploration in Gidori and Dhorli areas near Malanjkhand, Chhattisgarh. The results of l HZL is expanding the existing installed this exploration were found encouraging and based capacities of Vizag and Debari Smelters on which MECL has been engaged for further by 10,000 TPA each. exploration in these areas. 41 12.4 Due to poor economics of operation, some 12.6 Besides these smelters, HCL has a of HCL’s underground Mines namely Mosaboni, Continuous Cast Copper Rods Plant at Taloja, Pathargora and Kendadih, have been closed down. Maharashtra having capacity of 60,000 tpa. It This has resulted into reduction in availability of may be mentioned here that M/s. SWIL Ltd. is indigenous Copper ore. In order to meet the yet to establish their production capacity of requirement of HCL’s Smelters, the shortfall is 50,000 tpa and Metdist has backed out from being met by way of importing Copper their project of 150,000 tpa. concentrate. COPPER SURVEY 12.5 Copper smelting capacities are expected to maintain upward trend and by the year 2001- 13.1 The present copper ore resources are 2002 the total indigenous smelting capacity is estimated as 740 million tonne averaging 1.20% expected to increase from the present 2.47 lakh metal content. Out of this 420 million tonne of tpa to 3.47 lakh tpa. The existing and proposed ore with an average grade of 1.21% copper, is smelting capacities are given at Table 9. under mining lease held by HCL. TABLE 9 13.2 The other important small Mining Units are being operated by Sikkim Mining Corporation (In TPA) (SMC) at Rangpo, Sikkim and Hutti Gold Mines Name of Existing Pr oposed Ltd. (HGML) at Chitradurga and Kalyani in Organisations capacity Capacity by Karnataka. 2001-2002 13.3 The per capita consumption of refined Hindustan Copper Ltd. 47,500 47,500 copper metal in India is 0.30 kg. which is very Sterlite Industries low against World average of 3 kg. In advanced (India) Ltd. 100,000 150,000 countries, per capita consumption is more than Birla Copper 100,000 150,000 10 kg.

Total 247,500 347,500 13.4 In the wake of liberalisation policy of the Govt. new copper smelters have been installed in Private Sector as detailed above.

42 CHAPTER VI-A

MINING AND PROCESSING NATIONAL ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (www.nalcoindia.com)

INTRODUCTION the world of export began in January, 1988 with a shipment of 76,000 tonne of Alumina. Since 1.1 NALCO was incorporated on 7th January, then, the Company never looked back. 1981 as a fully owned Govt. Company to exploit a part of the large deposits of Bauxite discovered 1.2 NALCO is the first Indian Company to be in the East Coast. Aluminium Pechiney of France, registered with London Metal Exchange (LME). a major world leader in the field of alumina- The Company has also received ISO 9002 and aluminium technology, provided the technology 14001 certification for all its units viz. Mines, and basic engineering for bauxite mine, alumina Alumina Refinery, Aluminium Smelter and Power refinery and smelter. NALCO emerged as the major Plant. As a Star Trading House, NALCO has manufacturer and largest exporter of Alumina and emerged as the largest integrated Bauxite-Alumina- Aluminium in the country. NALCO's entry into Aluminium Complex in Asia.

Environment Friendly Captive Power Plant of NALCO at Angul

43 1.3 NALCO products are sold in about 30 TABLE 2 countries world-wide including U.K., USA, France, Sl. Product Unit 1998- 1999- Target 2000-01 2000-01 No. 1999 2000 for Actuals Estima- Norway, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, Russia, Actual Actual 2000- upto ted Jan- Australia, China, Japan, etc. 2001 31-12-2000 Mar. 01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.4 The spectrum of operations of NALCO A. PRODUCTION includes Bauxite Mines located on Panchpatmali 1 Bauxite MT 2806288 2822464 2850000 1911169 93880 Hills in the Koraput District of Orissa, a fully 2 Calcined mechanised opencast mine of 24 lakh TPA Alumina MT 894500 886000 950000 685400 24460 capacity is under operation since 1985, serving 3 Aluminium feed stock to Alumina Refinery located in the Cast Metal MT 146206 212663 218000 170567 5440 foot hills. The capacity has been expanded to 48 4 Net g en. Fr om CPP MU 3588 3985 4100 2950.06 1050.00 lakh TPA from December, 1999. The Alumina B. SALES Refinery of 8.0 lakh TPA is in operation since 1 Alumina MT 610940 479620 525000 338907 15200 1986 located in the picturesque valley of Export Damanjodi. The capacity is being expanded to 2. Aluminium 15.75 lakh TPA and this is scheduled to be Export MT 39865 95185 100000 91143 2900 completed by March,2001. 3. Domestic Metal Sale MT 98573 120171 118000 78853 2600 1.5 NALCO's various production units, their 4. Total location and installed capacities, both existing Metal Sale MT 138438 215356 218000 169996 5500 and after expansion are given at Table 1. 5. Power to GRIDCO # MU 920 595 809 291.18 108.00 TABLE 1 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Units Location Existing Capacity after 3.1 The operating results of the Company Capacity Expansion during the last two years and 2000-2001 (upto Dec. 2000) are given at Table 3. Bauxite Mines Panchpatmali 2.4 MTPA 4.8 MTPA TABLE 3 Alumina Refiner y Damanjodi 0.8 MTPA 1.575 MTPA (Rs.in crore) Sl. Details 1998-99 1999-00 Target Actuals Estima- Smelter Plant Angul 2,30,000 TPA 345000 TPA No. Actual Actual for upto ted Jan- 2000-01 Dec. Mar-01 Captive (BE) 2000 (RE) Power Plant Angul 720 MW 960 MW 1. Income 1,722.71 2,261.61 2,397.30 1,856.22 604 Por t F acilities Vizag 3,75,000 tpa 2. Operating Cost1,063.71 1,234.18 1,322.52 930.88 363 (Alumina Export) 3. Interest etc. 38.06 63.43 108.32 71.07 23 146000 tpa 4. Depreciation& (Caustic Soda Amortisation 283.11 283.00 313.37 217.75 80 Lye Import) 5. Net Profit 337.22 681.00 653.09 636.52 138 before Tax & PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE : Dividend (PBT) 6. Net Profit 248.25 511.53 511.05 495.52 83 2.1 The production of the Company during the after T ax but last two years and 2000-2001 (upto December, bef ore Divi- 2000) is given at Table 2. dend (PAT) 44 3.2 The sales performance of the Company are of Rs. 24.10 crore based on technical knowhow given at Table 4. It includes export sales also. from Central Salt & Marine Chemical Research Institute (CMCSRI), Bhavnagar licenced through TABLE 4 National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), New Delhi and with consultancy services Details Unit 1998-99 1999-2000 Target 2000-01 2000-01 rendered by Engineers India Ltd., is scheduled for Actual Actual for Actuals Estima- 2000- upto ted Jan- completion during March, 2001. Due to 2001 Dec. 00 Mar-01 competition from sodium tri polly phosphate (presently used in detergents) in the country, EXPORT marketing of Zeolite-A in domestic market will be Cal.Alumina MT 610940 479620 525000 338907 152000 a constraint. However, efforts are on for exploring Aluminium MT 39865 95185 100000 91143 29000 overseas market for the same. Total Expor t Rs. Gallium Project : Earning Crs 632.17 1031.64 1133.59 969.95 337 4.1.3 A 950 Kg/annum 5N purity Gallium DOMESTIC Extraction Plant at Damanjodi at a capital cost of Rs. 12.77 crore based on indigenous technology Aluminium MT 98573 120171 118000 78853 26000 and financial assistance to the extent of Rs. 5.54 crore coming from associated Government of India PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION agencies viz. DSIR, DST, DRDO and NRDC is under implementation. The process knowhow is 4.1 NALCO is implementing a number of from Central Electrochemical Research Institute downstream projects to manufacture value added (CECRI), Karaikudi and Nuclear Fuel Complex items like Special Grade Alumina, Zeolite, Gallium (NFC), Hyderabad, licenced through NRDC, New etc. The status of these projects is as follows : Delhi and consultancy services rendered by EIL. Special Grade Alumina : Takeover of IAPL : 4.1.1 A 26,000 TPA special Grade Alumina plant 4.1.4 As a strategic move, NALCO has taken at Damanjodi at a capital cost of Rs. 56.78 crore over International Aluminium products Limited based on technical knowhow obtained from (IAPL), on 16.03.2000 a 100% EOU Company Alumina Technology Associates, USA and with an estimated project cost of Rs. 292 crore. consultancy service rendered by Engineers India Prior to 100% takeover, NALCO had 26% equity Limited is expected to be commissioned during stake in IAPL. IAPL is a 50,000 TPA cold rolled March, 2001. The plant is designed to produce a product plant to produce a product mix of cast total of 24 grades of special hydrate and alumina. coils, cold rolled sheets and coils for end use in With in-house expertise, NALCO is already in the foils, cans, roll forming of other industries. The process of production and test marketing of integration of IAPL operations will benefit NALCO several grades of special hydrates and alumina in view of synergies, in several areas. IAPL will products produced from the pilot plant. The special remain as a separate 100% EOU unit even after products have been sold to different customers. merger. The Special Products Marketing group provides necessary technical and marketing services to EXPANSION & DIVERSIFICATION customers for gainful use of the products and market development. 5.1 Mines & Alumina Refinery 5.1.1 NALCO has commissioned the 1st phase Zeolite-A Project : of the expansion of its Alumina Refinery in June, 4.1.2 A 10,000 TPA Detergent Grade Zeolite 2000 which has taken the production capacity of (Zeolite-A) Plant at Damanjodi, at a capital cost Refinery from 8,00,000 TPA to 10,50,000 TPA. 45 The final phase of expansion to the level of grading and piling work are at advanced stage 15,75,000 TPA is scheduled to be completed by and are nearing completion. Similarly, the civil March, 2001. In the first phase of expansion and structural tenders for Potline and Power House itself, NALCO has already doubled its bauxite have been placed. The Smelter expansion project production capacity from 24,00,000 TPA to is scheduled to be completed by May,2002. 48,00,000 TPA to meet the ultimate requirement of bauxite ore for the expanded refinery capacity. 5.2.3 The seventh unit of CPP is scheduled to be The captive Port Facilities of the Company at commissioned by May,2002. The proposal for Visakhapatnam which handle bulk import of input addition of 8th unit of 120 MW at a cost of Rs. materials and export of alumina are being upgraded 497.50 crore (August, 2000 price level) has been with additional facilities to deal with the higher approved by the Government. volumes of import and export. ENERGY CONSERVATION 5.1.2 After the expansion, NALCO becomes the largest alumina producer in Asia with an exportable 6.1 The specific energy consumption figures surplus of about one million tones per annum for the Company for the last two years are given after meeting the captive demands of the at Table 5A & Table 5B. expanded Smelter at Angul. The expansion TABLE 5A programme in Mines and Refinery envisages an expenditure of Rs. 1,665 crore. However, through Alumina Plant Unit Norm 1998-1999 1999-2000 careful selection of the technologies, optimum A C Power KWH 380 350.26 359.29 use of the available infrastructure and proper consumption per splitting of various packages coupled with MT of Alumina competitive bids, NALCO is likely to achieve Fuel Oil KG 85.3 78.12 77.51 significant savings on the projected cost of consumption expansion. With the demand scenario expected per MT of to grow further, NALCO's presence in the Alumina. international market with higher volumes of Alumina is expected to improve the Company's TABLE 5B financial performance and result in higher returns on investment. Smelter Unit Norm 1998-1999 1999-2000 Plant, Angul

5.2 Smelter & CPP : A C Power KWH 14,600 17,725 15,549 5.2.1 In the metal segment also NALCO is on consumption the fast track, already implementing an expansion per MT of cast metal project which will enhance the smelting capacity from the current level of 2,30,000 TPA to Fuel Oil KG 95 119.05 111.00 3,45,000 TPA. The Captive Power Plant capacity consumption per MT of is being increased from 720 MW to 840 MW. cast metal. This project envisages an investment of Rs. 2,062 crore and is scheduled to be completed by May, 2002. With the expansion completed, NALCO's COMPUTERISATION share in the country's primary Aluminium 7.1 Pursuing the strategic plan on production capacity will go up from the current computerisation, activities mentioned below were level of 32.21 % to about 42%. taken up during the year: 5.2.2 The tendering activities for Smelter and 7.1.1 LAN : ATM based campus LAN was CPP - 7th Unit are underway. The work for site installed at Captive Power Plant. WAN : 46 Implementation 64KBPS leased data circuit POLLUTION CONTROL & ENVIRONMENT between Corporate Office, Smelter,CPP and MANAGEMENT EFFORTS Refinery, using fiber based DOT link, in progress. 8.1 The performance of the Company in 7.1.2 New Servers: Three servers inducted at Pollution Control and Environment Management Corporate Office . has been satisfactory during the year 2000-2001. All the units of NALCO have been meeting the 7.1.3 Development server : A dedicated server stipulated norms for air & water quality prescribed for application development was installed at in the consent given by Orissa State Pollution Corporate Office. Applications/database are Control Board(OSPCB) and have been certified to developed and tested on this server before being ISO 14001. The Surveillance Audits for these deployed on the production servers. Office units and the recertification audit for Captive productivity server: This server hosts Office Power Plant have been conducted successfully. productivity tools and applications. 8.2 In addition to the above, to assess the 7.1.4 CDSL server : NALCO has signed an impact of pollution, additional studies had been agreement with Central Depository Services carried out from time to time during the past i.e. Limited, Mumbai for effecting electronic share biological monitoring of flora around Smelter Plant transfer of NALCO shares. Installation of server, and vegetation survey around Alumina Refinery, software and network equipment has been both studies by Orissa University of Agriculture completed. Technology (OUAT). And epidemiological survey in and around Smelter Plant was done by Regional 7.1.5 Automated backup: DLT based backup Occupational Health Centre, (ROHC), Calcutta. systems have been procured at Corporate Office Separate studies had also been carried out by for automating backup of all servers beyond office Regional Research Laboratory (RRL), Bhopal and hours, thereby raising availability of servers. Botanical Department of Utkal University, 7.1.6 PCs and printers were procured to facilitate Bhubaneswar for utilisation of fly ash generated computing needs of various departments. in Captive Power Plant. 7.1.7 Information Management System : Study 8.3 To enhance the environmental performance on NALCO's Information Management System was of the Company, installation of a defluoridation completed by NALCO Chair Professor from MDI, plant at Smelter and recycling of ash pond Gurgaon. overflow at Captive Power Plant (CPP) have been completed. 7.1.8 For better usage of IT in various functional areas such as Finance, HRD, Marketing, MIS, 8.4 So far 60.88 lakh nos. of trees have been Share Registry, Materials etc the application planted at different units of NALCO covering an packages have been developed /converted to area of 3000 ha. During the last year, graphical user environment using PowerBuilder, approximately 3.2 lakh trees have been planted. thus keeping abreast in latest technology. 8.5 As a recognition of excellent performance in the field of Pollution Control and Environment 7.1.9 Facility Management services have been Management, the Captive Power Plant has deployed at Zonal Offices to take care of received Pollution Control Excellence Award-2000 computing needs . Implementation of commercial from Orissa State Pollution Control Board(OSPCB). packages at the Zonal Offices is in progress. 8.6 The Captive Power Plant of NALCO located 7.1.10 Bilingual packages such as Leap Office in Angul, Orissa is a thermal power plant and the 2000 have been deployed in relevant PCs to waste fly ash is impounded in two large ash facilitate office work in Hindi. ponds. The embankment of one of the ash ponds 47 of NALCO's CPP at Angul breached on of DMRL, Hyderabad and BALCO, Korba. Plant 31.12.2000 which resulted in a flash flood in scale trials were also carried out at NALCO's Nandira rivulet. This resulted in sudden flooding Smelter Plant, Angul and 3 nos of charges of of near-by villages down stream who were directly 10 tonne each of different Aluminium Metal or indirectly affected. Compositions were prepared. Testing and characterisation of the products are underway. 8.7 Ministry of Mines has ordered an independent enquiry into the breach of NALCO's 9.1.3 After successful characterisation of Spent ash pond which took place on 31.12.2000. Cathode Pot Lining Materials in collaboration with Though NALCO has already appointed an internal JNARDDC Nagpur, Process Flow Sheet for Committee to enquire into the cause of the breach, extraction of valuables have been developed. the Union Ministry of Mines decided that since Indepth analysis of the constituents and suitable environmental issues were involved, an applications of such valuables for its effective re- independent enquiry by experts drawn from cycling are under investigation. outside the Company should look into not only 9.1.4 Technology Demonstration Project on Effect the cause of the damage, but also the long term of Fly Ash on Soil Fertility and Crop Yield covering solution to the problem of ash disposal. A three an area of 3 acres has been takenup at CPP, member Enquiry Committee with 2 experts from Angul in collaboration with RRL, Bhopal and Fly NTPC and 1 from Ministry of Environment and Ash Mission, TIFAC, DST, Government of India. Forest has been set up on 8.1.2001 and asked The project is under active implementation and to submit its report within 6 weeks. seasonal crops, vegetables and cereals are being cultivated by using Fly ash in various compositions RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT matching with the soil quality. 9.1 NALCO's In-House R&D establishments 9.1.5 Wear Resistant Cast Iron from NALCO Red both at Mines & Refinery Complex, Damanjodi Mud and Conversion of NALCO Red Mud into and Smelter & Power Complex, Angul have been Ferro-Titanium have been successfully completed recognised by DSIR, Ministry of Science and in laboratory scale in collaboration with Technology, Government of India upto 31st Department of Metallurgy and Material Science, March, 2003. Some achievements in Process and IIT, Kharagpur. Based on the findings of laboratory Product Development are: scale studies, Industrial scale trials have also been 9.1.1 Fully backed by In-house technological taken up and results are more or less in agreement expertise, a 600 TPA capacity Special grade with the laboratory scale studies. Alumina Pilot Plant has been commissioned at an 9.1.6 A Laboratory scale R&D project has been investment of Rs.3.29 crore including financial successfully completed in collaboration with RRL, support of Rs.1 crore from DSIR, Government of Bhubaneswar for Removal of Oxalates and India. Various range of products as planned, have Colouring Materials from NALCO's Sodium been developed and successfully test marketed. Aluminate Liquor. 124 MT of Special Grade Alumina and 733 MT of Special Grade Hydrates were sold to the 9.1.7 Scores of collaborative R&D projects are prospective customers. being taken up with various CSIR laboratories and IITs and National Institutes of repute for 9.1.2 After successful development of new Rare Process and Product Development related to Earth Added Aluminium Alloys for Conductor Alumina, Aluminium and allied fields. Application in the laboratory scale in close collaboration with RRL, Trivandrum and 9.1.8 In-house R&D activities pertaining to subsequently patenting the process in India, pilot Development of Technology for Coated Alumina scale studies were undertaken utilising the facilities Hydrates, Reduction of Soda content in Alumina

48 Hydrate and Calcined Alumina, Production of Light employees, the Company's thrust is to develop Alumina Hydrate, Studies in high temperature the women employee towards assertiveness and furnace for conversion in to Alpha Alumina and courage to deal with the issue of harassment of Studies on De-colourisation of Aluminate liquor women at work place. Institutional mechanism through alternate routes have been successfully through conduct rules has also been put in place carried out in the Mines and Refinery Complex to avoid sexual harassment of women. Laboratory, Damanjodi. 11.3 As a mark of development in their individual 9.1.9 As regards In-house R&D activities in leadership, women executives of the Company Smelter Plant, Angul, Effects on Anode quality have got a place as co-ordinator/member of improvement, Reduction in Anode Butt Generation, National Organizations like Women in Public Sector Improvement in recovery of cathode rejected (WIPS). In addition to this, support in various blocks, Evaluation of effectiveness of low density forms is extended to members of ladies club/ Aluminium Flouride and Development of New Mahila Samaj for the improvement of the cause types of Anode Clads have been successfully of women. carried out. WELFARE OF TRIBALS AND MINORITIES INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 12.1 The Alumina and Mines units of the Company are placed in the midst of a 10.1 The industrial relations scenario of the predominantly tribal area at Damanjodi. The focus Company, although cordial, was characterized by is therefore on the rehabilitation and provision of multi unionism, acute inter union and intra-union amenities for 521 families who have been rivalry. The growth in number of unions in the displaced for the establishment of the project. Company has been remarkable making the total Development of roads, school, college, library, number of functional unions now 21 (out of which recreation center, ponds, wells and agricultural 14 are affiliated to various Central Trade Union land etc have been the hallmark of the Organisation viz INTUC, BMS, HMS & CITU). developmental works undertaken along with the 10.2 An uneasy situation is prevailing because literacy development programme on the peripheral of the delay in revision of pay/wages and fringe tribal dominated villages. Besides, direct benefits for both executives and non-executives. employment in NALCO Damanjodi Sector has been The delay in wage settlement in turn is because provided to 425 persons on the basis of one able of the growth in number of unions with rival bodied person from each displaced family and objectives and the litigation resorted to by the opportunity is provided to the balance for their Unions. engagement with contractor. 12.2 Adherence to the Presidential Directives on PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR WOMEN'S WELFARE: reservation of SC/ST persons in employment has 11.1 The representation of women employees is been the basic policy of the Company. There are relatively low among the employees of the also exclusive Cells constituted for the welfare of Company on account of the mismatch between the SC/ST employees besides guidance and the nature of job requirement in the Company interaction with the welfare associations framed vis-a-vis the availability of technically experienced by the SC/ST employees at its various units. women candidates in the labour market. However, 12.3 The Company takes due care towards the the Company continues to provide equal sentiment of various minority community with a opportunity to women in employment. greater objective of communal harmony. In the 11.2 Apart from providing developmental and selection committees of Group-'C' & 'D' vacancies functional training programmes to the women a member of minority community is invariably 49 associated as a part of recruitment practices. 15.2 Further keeping in view the limited scope for recruitment of disabled persons, the Company EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPANY has sought for exemption under referred provisions of the Act on recruitment of persons in Executives 13.1 Employment in the Company of SC/ST/ as well as Non-executive category, particularly in EX.SM/PH/ LDP/Minorities as on 31.12.2000 is the technical stream. given at Table 6. TABLE 6 MOU RATING Sl. Group Total SC ST Ex- PH LDP Mino- 16.1 The MOU rating for last three years is given No No. of SM rity at Table 7. Emplo- yees TABLE 7 1 Executives 1530 174 77 09 04 10 65 Year MOU Rating

2 Non-executives 4921 915 1096 79 51 1709 176 1997-98 1.452 (Excellent) 3 Trainees 63 10 10 - - 30 23 1998-99 4.466 (Averag e*)

Total 6514 1099 1183 88 55 1749 264 1999-2000 1.42 (Excellent)

* This was due to potline problem that occurred during the PROGRESS ACHIEVED WITH REGARD TO year. WELL BEING OF THE OLDER PERSONS DURING THE YEAR. PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI - 2000-2001 14.1 The Company, besides the statutory 17.1 During the year 2000-2001 efforts were retirement benefits viz. Provident Fund, Group continued for achieving targets for progressive gratuity life assurance scheme, pension etc., has use of Hindi. To encourage noting and drafting in a contributory scheme for post retirement medical Hindi a booklet of Hindi-English notings 'Karyalaya facilities to the superannuated employees and also Tippanian' was published and distributed. their spouse. 17.2 Many programmes organised for celebrating 14.2 The Company also provides the recreational Rajbhasha Golden Jubilee year at different units facilities to the retired employees and their family of the Company. members in its club, community center etc. 17.3 At the different units of the Company, Hindi fortnight and Hindi day on 14th September were DISABILITY ACT 1995 organised with a number of programmes. During 15.1 Notwithstanding the fact that the Company this period different Hindi competitions were is established with state-of-the-art technology organised and in the closing ceremony held on requiring mostly healthy and competent technical 16th September at Corporate Office, prizes were personnel, measures are being taken to achieve distributed by Chairman-cum-Managing Director. 3% representation in all posts in Group - C&D 17.4 Special issue of the Hindi magazine 'Akshar' and in identified posts in Group-A&B under section was published on the occasion of Hindi Week 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal celebration, and the best compositions of Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Employees published has been awarded with Participation) Act 1995. As on 30.12.2000 there prizes. are 56 Physically Handicapped Persons in employment of the Company in various identified 17.5 Publication of Hindi magazine 'Parichaya' posts constituting 0.86% of the total work force. was a regular feature. Efforts were continued to

50 improve the get-up and matters of this house 17.9 Bilingual computerisation of different forms magazine. used in office has been started by Hindi Cell. 41 Forms has been computerised in first phase. 17.6 Hindi 'Parichaya' has been declared as the best house magazine and has been awarded by 17.10 The Drafting and Evidence sub-committee Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Parishad on 19th of Committee of Parliament on Official Language September, 2000 at New Delhi. inspected the Vizag office of the Company on 11.09.2000. 17.7 Hindi magazines 'Bhavava' from Angul, 'Teen Suman' from Damanjodi and 'Panchapatmali 17.11 The third sub-committee of Committee of Samachar' from mines were published regularly. Parliament on Official Language inspected the Corporate Office of NALCO on 08.11.2000 and 17.8 At S & P Complex, Angul the Town Official reviewed the status of Official Language Language Implementation Committee meetings implementation. were organised regularly under the chairmanship of NALCO and Deputy Director (Implementation), 17.12 Till November, 2000 two Hindi workshops Deptt. of Official Languages, Ministry of Home at Corporate Office and one at Angul were Affairs has attended the meetings and guided the organised. Rajbhasha Cell has also given faculty member offices. NALCO's cooperation and assistance at many workshops organised by other guidance was significant in providing Central Government offices. encouragement for progressive use of Hindi to the Central Govt. Offices of this region.

51 CHAPTER VI-B

BHARAT ALUMINIUM COMPANY LIMITED (www.balcoindia.com)

INTRODUCTION has capacity to produce 35,000 TPA of Properzi 1.1 Bharat Aluminium Company Limited Rods, 40,000 TPA of Rolled Products, 7,000 (BALCO) was incorporated on 27th November, TPA of Extrusions and 18,000 TPA of Billets and 1965 with an integrated Alumina / Aluminium Slabs etc. Complex at Korba in the district of Korba 1.2 BALCO has another Unit at Bidhanbag, near (erstwhile Madhya Pradesh) now comes under Asansol in West Bengal, vested in BALCO Chhattisgarh State. The Alumina Plant has following its nationalisation in June, 1984 by the 200,000 tonne per annum (TPA) capacity and is Govt. which then owned it. based on Hungarian Technology. The Aluminium 1.3 As on 31st March, 2000 the Authorised Smelter of 100,000 TPA capacity is based on Capital of the Company stood at Rs. 500 crore Soviet Technology. The down stream facilities and the subscribed Capital at Rs. 244.42 crore.

Gas Cleaning Plant of BALCO at Korba 52 PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE In the previous year 1998-99 the Company sold 2.1 The actual production figures of Korba 93,838 tonne of metal and achieved a turnover Complex and Bidhanbag Unit(BBU) for the last of Rs. 870.96 crore. However, during the current two years along with the target of 2000-01 and financial year upto December, 2000 the Company actual production figures for April-December, 2000 has sold 70,786 tonne of metal and achieved a turnover of Rs. 727.96 Crore. are given at Table 1. TABLE 1 ON-GOING PROJECTS, EXPANSION AND Production Performance of Korba/BBU DIVERSIFICATION (Figures in tonne) 5.1 New Cold Rolling Mill: 1998 1999 2000- Apr. to Dec. Antici- -99 -2000 2001 2000 pated 5.1.1 The New Cold Rolling Mill (NCRM) is being Actual Actual Target Targ et Actual Pr oduc- installed at Korba with major equipment from M/ tion s FATA HUNTER, Italy. Erection work of Super 2000-01 Caster is ready and CRM is being erected. All the K orba 91,844 94,345 95,500 71,547 70,525 94,500 associated facilities like Nitrogen plant, AC and Complex ventilation, cooling towers and power distribution Bidhanbag 2,415 2,901 2,500 1,880 2,155 2,200 etc. are also in advanced stage of completion. As Unit per the present estimates, the NCRM is now likely to be commissioned by June 2001. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 5.2 Modernisation of Foil Plant at Bidhanbag 3.1 Financial Performance of the Company is Unit given in the Table 2. 5.2.1 The tendering process for the modernisation TABLE 2 of Foil Plant at BBU are in progress. The total job (Rupees in Crore) has been planned in 10 packages at an estimated Details Actual f or the Tar g et Actuals cost of Rs. 3.87 crore. The LIOs for different Previous Y ear s for (Apr.- packages are being placed. 1998 1999 2000- Dec. -1999 -2000 2001 2000) 5.3 Development of New Bauxite Mine Income 923.72 979.14 892.31 647.16 5.3.1 The Company is developing two captive Operating Cost 733.93 809.64 680.69 576.31 mines viz. Mainpat and Bodai Daldali (Kwardha) Interest & 6.30 5.82 9.00 8.14 in M.P. While the production from Mainpat mine Transaction has already commenced, the other mine at Bodai Loss Daldali is in the process of development. The Depreciation 48.73 46.20 55.01 37.29 Company expects to receive necessary clearances & amortisation from MOEF soon. BALCO had requested M. P. Net Profit bef ore 134.77 116.19 147.61 23.36 State Govt., to grant permission for 60 hectares Income Tax encroachment free Govt. land to start up the and Dividend preliminary activities at Bodai Daldali mine. The prodution at the mine is likely to commence from SALES PERFORMANCE 2001. 4.1 During the year ending 31st March, 2000, 5.3.2 Meanwhile the Company is making its all the Company had made sales turnover of Rs. efforts to get mining lease for Jamirapat deposit 896.64 crore. It had sold 92,568 tonne of metal. in M.P.

53 ENERGY CONSERVATION like receiving inquiries, purchase order, confirmation of orders (CO), financial instruments 6.1 Number of energy conservation measures (FI) etc. are computerised. have been taken in Alumina, Smelter & Fabrication Plants and engineering services. 7.3.2 Necessary information like, on ordering & financial arrangement is sent to Korba using dial COMPUTERISATION up modems on WAN. The main server (computer) is installed at Korba which processes the 7.1 BALCO has been making use of information information and generates manufacturing program technology to achieve better productivity. It has and production plan. It receives input like, put up its own web site that has linkage with e- production of finished goods, receipt of quality mail. The Information Technology is also being test results etc. made use of in some other areas. 7.3.3 It generates dispatch slip, invoice, exercise 7.2 Smelter process control. gate pass, customer ledger etc. Information 7.2.1 Smelter pots are monitored by regarding finished goods inventory, despatch, microprocessor based equipment (CELTROL). invoiced raised, customer ledger is made available Information regarding voltage is collected by to regional marketing offices. sensors and passed on to CELTROL through 7.3.4 The server at Korba is Compaq P-III 500 communication buffers which in turn pass MHz, 1 GB RAM, 2x9 GB hard disk drive with 15 information to a supervisory computer. terminals spread over production planning dept., 7.2.2 The supervisory computer, which is a Unix marketing coordination cell, quality test laboratory, based server, is networked through thicknet to shop floors, dispatch, sales accounting group. shop floor terminals. Voltage is controlled from The software is UNIX and database is Oracle. set parameters through anode movement. 7.3.5 At the regional offices, it is Pentium PCs 7.2.3 Supervisory computer also generates with window and Power Builder at the front end. exception reports when set parameters are violated. Anode effect, duration of tapping can POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT be controlled by setting proper parameters. All PROTECTION MEASURES reports become available to terminals on the shop floor. 8.1 Overhauling and monitoring of performance of ESPs. 7.2.4 There is voice annunciation system (VORTAX) which announces (automatically in 8.2 Monitoring and corrective action for Hindi ) the anode effect in all 8 rooms for the maintaining pH, Oil, Fluorine (F) gas etc. in various benefits of operators, the pots to be attended or effluents. where anode effect is expected. It also helps in 8.3 Covered shed for storage of Spent Pot maintaining certain minimum level of hot metal in Lining (hazardous waste) was constructed for the pots which has improved productivity. Another reducing Fluorine contents in Smelter & Anode advantage of this system is quick restoration of Paste Plant effluents. the cells after power trips. 8.4 Horticulture development work and tree 7.3 Marketing plantation was carried out in open spaces inside 7.3.1 The whole gamut of marketing activity has the plant premises. been computerised. BALCO has implemented a fully integrated on line marketing system using 8.5 Environmental and Pollution control local area network (LAN) and wide area network awareness has been enhanced by conducting (WAN). Activities of Regional Marketing Offices, various programmes among the employees.

54 SALIENT ASPECTS OF THE WORK BEING issued by the Department of Public Enterprises, DONE BY ADVISORY BOARD/ COUNCILS Govt. of India. 9.1 BALCO is presently availing of the technical know-how and other related services from PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR WOMEN Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, 12.1 Women employees of BALCO are being Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC), given all the statutory and normal benefits National Environmental Engineering Research including operation of Creche for their children. Institute (NEERI), Nagpur and Central Glass Seminars and workshops are being organised Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Calcutta. especially for participation of women employees and delegations are also being sent to outside RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT seminars and programmes. 10.1 The research and development activities at BALCO are a continuing phenomenon aimed at WELFARE OF TRIBALS & MINORITIES improving the production performance and quality of its products. 13.1 Company has shown a serious concern for the welfare of tribal and minorities many of whom 10.2 The Company has been successful in are land-oustees from inception of the Company. meeting stringent requirements of the defence Emphasis has been placed on their rehabilitation, research organisations and has proved its mettle induction into the Company, imparting of adult time and again. During 1999-2000 the Company education to them, initiation into sports, providing has developed Al-Zn-Mn alloy for armoured plate free medical check up, helping them with medical as per defence specification. treatment and providing medicines, organising 10.3 BALCO's extensive laboratory facilities are family welfare activities and eye camps and manned by competent technical people. The cultural programmes. The Company has shown functions of laboratory include exploration and particular interest in preserving and encouraging production samples assaying for the mine, their cultural values and heritage. Cultural production and quality control for alumina, smelter programmes are regularly organised to popularise and fabrication plants and monitoring of the and preserve their folk music and theatre art. The environment. The samples from various stages of Company has extended financial assistance and production starting from bauxite grinding, various also infrastructural facilities for construction of stages of alumina production, smelter hot metal permanent tar roads connecting Parsabhata and and fabricated products are also analysed to have Rogbahari villages apart from providing strict quality control on all incoming and outgoing handpumps, streetlights and approach roads to materials. the villages inhabited by tribal population. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LONG SERVICE AWARD 11.1 The industrial relations remained cordial during the year under review. Interactions with 14.1 In recognition of the work done, the the Unions were maintained on continous basis. Company has awarded long service awards to its The most predominant event occupying the minds Executives/workers who have completed 25 years of all the Unions, Associations and employees is of service with the Company. the issue of disinvestment of the Company. All the Unions are active on this issue. EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPANY AS ON 31ST DECEMBER, 2000 11.2 The pay scales of executives/officers following IDA pattern have been recently revised 15.1 The Company is alive to its social objectives w.e.f. 1.1.1997 in accordance with the guidelines and it has been making all out efforts to induct 55 SC/ST & OBC candidates for maintaining their PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI IN OFFICIAL WORK due representation in line with the directives issued 17.1 The Company continued its efforts to by the Government from time to time. encourage and popularise the use of Hindi in day- 15.2 The employment position in the Company to-day official work. Various programmes for as on 31st December, 2000 is given at Table 3. training were organised on regular basis. TABLE 3 PROGRESS ACHIEVED WITH REGARD TO THE Group Total SC ST Ex- PH LDP Mino- WELL BEING OF THE OLDER PERSONS No. SM rities DURING THE YEAR Executives 1102 62 38 6 7 - 87 18.1 Post retirement free medical facility is being Non- 5502 921 865 54 11 - 392 provided in our hospital to our retired employees Executives and their spouses staying at Korba. Management Trainees ------18.2 Contributory scheme of post retirement medical facility is provided to employees of BALCO Apprentice 31 2 3 - - - 3 and their spouses who are not at Korba. Trainees 130 27 35 - - - 3 18.3 Free medical facilites to the inhabitants of Total 6765 1012 941 60 18 - 485 the adopted villages are being provided by BALCO Management under Rural Development Programme to the villagers. MOU RATING 16.1 The MOU ratings achieved by the Company for the last three years are given at Table 4.

TABLE 4

Year MOU Rating 1997-98 Very Good 1998-99 Very Good 1999-2000 Good

56 CHAPTER VI-C

HINDUSTAN ZINC LIMITED (www.hzlindia.com)

INTRODUCTION of MOU 1999-2000 is "Excellent". The authorised 1.1 Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is one of the share capital of HZL is Rs. 500 crore. The paid leading producers of lead and zinc in the country. up capital is Rs. 422.53 crore. The Government It was incorporated in January 1966 as a public holds 75.92% of the equity as 24.08% of its sector Company after the take over of the equity was disinvested during the period erstwhile Metal Corporation of India Limited, to 1991-93. Government has decided to further develop mining and smelting capacities to disinvest 26% equity capital of HZL to a strategic substantially meet the domestic demand of zinc partner with an appropriate role in management. and lead metals. 1.3 HZL with its Headquarters at Udaipur 1.2 HZL is an MOU signing Company since operates five lead-zinc Mines with a total lead- 1991-92, with Government. The provisional rating zinc ore production capacity of 3.49 million tpa

Rampura Agucha Mine of HZL in Bhilwara District of Rajasthan

57 and four smelters with combined installed capacity l MOU performance rating provisionally of 152,000 tpa zinc and 65,000 tpa lead, besides works out to “Excellent”. a rock phosphate mine. The Company offers a wide range of zinc and lead metal grades to its l Net Profit earning (PBT) of Rs. 201.00 customers, besides a range of by-products. crore, compared to the budget of Rs. Table-1 and Table-2 depict the mines and smelters 115.18 crore. of the Company with corresponding production capacity : l Sales turnover of Rs. 1183.65 crore, TABLE 1 compared to the budget of Rs. 1112.70 Ore Production Capacity of HZL Mines. crore.

Mines Ore Capacity l Lead-Zinc concentrate production at 108% (TPD) of the target. Zawar Group of Mines Lead-Zinc 4000 Disst. Udaipur (Rajasthan) Rajpura -Dariba Mine, Lead-Zinc 2400 PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE Distt. Rajsamand (Rajasthan) 3.1 The Physical performance of the Company Rampura Agucha Mine, Lead-Zinc 4500 is at Table-3. Distt. Bhilwara (Rajasthan) Sargipali Mine, Lead 500 TABLE-3 Distt. Sundergarh (Orissa) (Figures in tonne) Agnigundala Mine, Lead 240 Distt. Guntur Pr oduct 1998-99 1999-2000 Target for 2000-2001 (Andhra Pradesh) Actuals Actuals 2000-2001 Actuals upto Maton Mine, Rockphosphate 600 Dec.2000 Distt. Udaipur (Rajasthan) Lead-Zinc TABLE 2 Ore 2644883 2740612 2528000 1939532

HZL Smelterwise Metal production capacity Lead-Zinc Conc. 412617 422127 391220 305057 Smelters Capacity (TPA) Zinc Lead Zinc 141806 145796 149500 107513 Metal Debari Zinc Smelter, 49,000 - Distt. Udaipur (Rajasthan) Lead 39010 35120 33500 25548 Vizag Zinc & Lead Smelter, 33,000 22,000* Metal Distt. Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) 3.2 The Lead-Zinc ore and concentrate Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter, 70,000 35,000 production are estimated at 100% and 101% Distt. Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) respectively of the annual targets. Tundoo Lead Smelter, - 8,000 3.3 Zinc and lead metal production are Distt. Dhanbad (Jharkhand) estimated at 100% and 102% respectively of * Since closed down w.e.f. 24.1.2001. the annual targets during the current year. PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (APRIL-DEC., 2000) 2.1 The performance highlights between April 4.1 The financial performance of the Company 2000 and December 2000. is given at Table-4. 58 TABLE-4 techno-economic feasibility report, detailed (Rs. in crore) exploration involving 16800m drilling at an Details 1998-99 1999-00 Annual Budget 2000-01 estimated cost of Rs. 12 crore is in progress. Actuals Actuals Estimate Actuals 6.1.3 For speedier exploration a high-speed All- 2000-2001 Upto Hydraulic Sweden drill machine has been (BE) 31-12-2000 commissioned. During the period April-December, Income 1346.05 1565.46 1537.84 1183.65 2000, 3695m drilling has been completed with a Operating total 5723m since inception. The exploration data Cost 1120.91 1304.40 1303.40 932.41 generated indicate a complex geological behaviour Interest 15.24 10.46 5.05 3.14 of the deposit. The project is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 2001 and detailed feasibility Depreciation & report by March, 2002 for investment decision. Amortisation 58.75 68.43 69.39 47.10 Net Profit 151.15 182.17 160.00 201.00 6.2 Jagpura Gold Prospect, Dist. Banswara, (PBT) Rajasthan 6.2.1 HZL is continuing its exploration campaign 4.2 During the period April-December, 2000, in Jagpura area, distt. Banwara where it holds a the Company had a record sales turnover of Rs. prospecting licence over 43.10 sq km. The drilling 1183.65 crore and again a record profit before for oxidized ore in northwest and northeast blocks tax of Rs. 201.00 crore as compared to budget has been completed. Exploration is now being of Rs. 1112.70 crore and Rs.111.39 crore carried out in the southwest and southeast blocks. respectively. The Company expects to end the A total of 16129 m of drilling has been carried year with a profit (before tax) of Rs.176 crore during period April-December, 2000. A possible and turnover of more than Rs.1700 crore. resource of 1.18 million tonne averaging 1.83 g/t gold in oxidized zone, and 1.41 million tonne SALES PERFORMANCE with 3.08 g/t gold in sulphide zone has been 5.1 Zinc sales during the period April-December, estimated in NW and NE blocks upto a depth of 2000 was 103830 tonne. It is expected that 50m. sale for the year will be 144000 tonne. Lead 6.2.2 The drill core composite sample have been metal sale during the period April-December, 2000 sent to M/s. Mintek of South Africa for was 25947 tonne and for the year 2000-2001 it metallurgical test work. The geological and pre- is expected to be 34,000 tonne. The Company feasibility study is expected to be completed by expects to export about 80,000 tonne zinc March, 2001. concentrate during the current financial year. 6.3 New Zinc Smelter : PROJECTS 6.3.1 The Government has approved setting up 6.1 Kayar lead-zinc prospect, Dist. Ajmer, of a 100,000 TPA greenfield Zinc Smelter plant Rajasthan by HZL at Kapasan, Chittorgarh Distt. Rajasthan at an estimated cost of Rs. 1203.75 crore. The 6.1.1 HZL acquired mining lease for an area of plant is expected to be completed in 48 months 4.875 sq km. for Kayar lead-zinc prospect, district from the date of completion of the disinvestment Ajmer. process of HZL. The Company has been authorised 6.1.2 In order to delineate the deposit with a fair to incur an expenditure of Rs. 9.79 crore during degree of confidence and establish firm geological the current financial year for acquisition of land, and metallurgical parameters for preparation of etc. The rest of expenditure would be incurred 59 after completion of disinvestment process of HZL. and other Vietnamese Government officials besides The project would be funded by internal resources visiting Pac Lang area for expediting the take off of the Company and the borrowings. of the project. 7.1.3 HZL has resubmitted PL/EL applications 6.4. Zinc Smelters' Expansion alongwith work programme and budget to the 6.4.1 The expansion of Vizag and Debari Zinc Ministry of Industry, Govt. of Vietnam. After Smelters by 10,000 TPA each is in progress. scrutiny of the applications, an Evaluation Turn key execution work for expansion has been Committee will call HZL for discussions before taken up by L&T (Madras) for Vizag and NICCO granting the requisite licences to commence the (Calcutta) for Debari. work at Pac Lang. 6.4.2 These projects are likely to be mechanically completed during the quarter January-March, ENERGY CONSERVATION 2001. 8.1 The Company has been adopting various 6.5 Nickel Technology Proving Plant measures as on-going process for conservation of energy in all the units of HZL. The following 6.5.1 The Nickel Technology Proving Plant for measures are being continued to give overall recovery of Nickel from low grade lateritic chromite saving in energy at different units of the overburden dumps at the Sukinda Valley in Orissa Company:- State has been commissioned in March, 2000. The plant is in operation to firm up the operating l Load & energy management. parameters. l Use of energy efficient equipment. 6.6 100 MW Power Plant l Optimization of system power factor. 6.6.1 An MOU was signed between HZL and l Sizing of equipment to achieve minimum Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd., (RSMML) energy consumption. in February, 1997 to set up a 100 MW Power Plant. l Plugging of losses of energy by way of leakages in air/ water & steam line, 6.6.2 Availability of alternate fuel and sources of defective insulation, etc. supply are being collected to identify most economic alternatives. l Process improvement / modifications. l Measurement & monitoring consumption 6.6.3 Studies for preparation of EIA/EMP are of various forms of energy. continuing and Rapid EIA/EMP report is at the final stage. l Energy audit at regular intervals.

7. INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION COMPUTERISATION 7.1 Pac Lang (Vietnam) Joint Venture : 9.1 Old, obsolete & Non-Y2K compliant 7.1.1 As BRGM’s assignee Selanor was not PC-XTs/286s/386s have been replaced with latest willing to have financial participation, the equity Pentium III based computers. split in the proposed Pac Lang JV will be HZL- 9.2 E-Mail/Internet on Local Area Network : 70%, VIGEGO-30%. However, BRGM will be (HZL’s Intranet) Web server and mail servers are assisting the JV in technical areas on mutually setup and access is provided to PC users for agreed terms between HZL & BRGM. accessing the net and sending and receiving the 7.1.2 A delegation consisting of representatives mail from a common HZL domain. from Selanor, BRGM and HZL visited Vietnam in 9.3 Maintenance, updation and administration October, 2000 to hold discussions with VIGEGO of HZL web sites (hzlindia.com & hzlmetals.com) 60 is carried out remotely from HZL head office for carried out to test the process flow-sheet for the constant updation/improvement of HZL web sites. starch-Sulphuric Acid Leaching Process developed by CRDL, HZL. LOI for supply and erection of POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT PMN pilot plant has been released. The plant is MANAGEMENT EFFORTS expected to be commissioned by May, 2001. 10.1 Solid wastes generated at mining units were 11.4 Cobalt Metal Recovery utilized for raising tailing dam height and filling 11.4.1 To improve the recovery of metal from low lying areas. Excess waste is being properly 40% to 60% and purity of 99% in the stacked and stablized. Regular monitoring of air, demonstration plant, HZL undertook a project at water, noise etc. was carried out throughout the a cost of Rs.94.54 lakh, of which TIFAC advanced year. a loan of Rs.40 lakh. The revised 3-stage leaching process was developed with BARC and 10.2 Nearly 12000 numbers of new saplings implemented in the existing solvent extraction were planted during the year in addition to the plant. Modifications were also made in the solvent existing trees being kept well maintained at all extraction section. The project was completed the mining units of the Company. successfully in July, 2000.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Salient Aspects of the Work Being done by Advisory Boards/Councils : 11.1 Bioreactor Technologny 12.1 Joint Consultative Committees are 11.1.1 In order to mitigate likely adverse functioning in all major units of the Company. environmental impact due to storage of large The Committee consists of representatives from quantity of zinc bearing tails with acid forming workmen and managament, and the areas tendencies, development of bioreactor technology discussed include production & productivity has been taken up to recover zinc in collaboration improvement, reduction in cost of production etc. with EIL and RRL (B). The project cost estimate The recommendations of the Committee are is Rs.95 lakh being funded by HZL, DST and generally implemented. MOM with the aim to generate Zn SO4 solution 12.2 In addition to the Joint Consultative with 20-25 gpl Zn. So far a concentration of Committees, various other Bipartite Committees/ 11 gpl has been achieved with Thiobacillous Forums on Welfare, Safety, Canteen Management, ferrooxidans bacteria in 9K solution. Further work House Allotment etc. are functioning. The for improving concentration is in hand. unanimous recommendations of these Committees are also generally implemented. The functioning 11.2 Recovery of Germanium of these Bipartite Forums have created a conducive 11.2.1 For recovery of Germanium (40-50 ppm) climate for better production/productivity at all in Waelz Kiln oxide of Visakhapatnam Zinc levels. Smelter, it is proposed to have collaboration with C-MET, Hyderabad. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 11.3 Manganese Nodule 13.1 The industrial relations in the Company by 11.3.1 HZL has been chosen as implementing the large had been peaceful and cordial. However, agency for R&D work and has been entrusted one day token strike was observed by the with the task to put up a 500 kg/day pilot plant Workmen on 15th September, 2000. against the for recovery of value added metals Ni, Co, Cu for disinvestment in the Company. Token strike by ocean bed nodules by Department of Ocean workmen of Vizag Unit on 11th May and 23rd Development (DOD), GOI. Pilot scale studies were October, 2000 were also observed opposing 61 disinvestment and closure of Lead Plant of the through Unit Trust of India (Senior Citizen Unit Company at Vizag respectively. Plan) under which the retired employees and their spouses can get medical treatment/hospitalisation 13.2 Pay scales valid for 10 years w.e.f. charges upto Rs. 5.00 lakh. 1.1.1997 in respect of Executives and in respect of workmen w.e.f. 1.7.1997 have been revised. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 13.3 Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) was PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ACT, 1995 notified for workmen of Zawar Mines, Rajpura 18.1 The provisions relating to reservation of Dariba Mines and Zinc Smelter Debari, and 559 vacancies for persons with disability have been workmen opted were released in April, 2000. In notified to Units for Implementation. addition 35 executives opted for VRS were released during the period. Special VRS was EXPORT / IMPORT PERFORMANCE notified twice for the workmen of Lead Plant, Vizag Unit and 4 workmen opted were released 19.1 Export in September, 2000. All the employees of lead 19.1.1 The Company has exported 36,023 tonne smelter of the Company at Vizag opted for VRS Zinc Concentrate upto December, 2000 during and they were disengaged after the payment of the current financial year. It is expected to export terminal benefits. Now the lead smelter at Vizag about 80,000 tonne Zinc Concentrate during the stands closed w.e.f. 24.1.2001. year 2000-2001. Imports WOMEN WELFARE (Rs. in lakh) 14.1 The female employees of the Company are Import 1999-2000 2000-2001 given better welfare amenities. They are also being (Estimated) sent for training, both in-house and outside. Participation by female employees in various Raw materials 490.05 1375.00 National Forums is also encouraged. Components, stores and spare parts 1800.93 1500.31 14.2 To take care of Medical facilities of female employees, the Company has Lady Doctors in its Capital goods 975.15 3735.44 hospitals/dispensaries. Total 3266.13 6610.75 WELFARE OF TRIBALS AND MINORITIES MOU RATING : 15.1 Various welfare measures including Free Medical aid, Drinking Water, School facilities, Co- 20.1 The MoU rating achieved by the Company operative/Provision store facilities etc. are being during the last three years is given at Table 5. availed/extended to the tribals and minorities TABLE-5 residing in the adjacent areas of the units. Year MOU Rating EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPANY 1997-98 Excellent 16.1 The manpower employed in the Company 1998-99 Very Good as on 30th September, 2000 was 9482 out of 1999-2000 Excellent which 1634 belonged to SC and 1321 to ST. PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI WELL BEING OF THE OLDER PERSONS 21.1 100% compliance of Section 3(3) of the 17.1 To take care of the medical needs of retired Official Languages Act has been achieved in all employees, a medi-claim policy has been taken the units including Head Office.

62 21.2 The progress of Hindi correspondence of and Head Office by Rajbhasha Inspection the various units is as follows: HO-38.5%, CRDL- Committee. 37.5%, Debari Smelter-32.5%, Maton Mine-65%, 21.9 The branches of kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi Zawar Mines-62%, Rajpura Dariba Mine 76%, Parishad, New Delhi are active in several units Cahanderiya Smelter-13.5.%, Rampura Agucha including Head Office and various competitions Mine-27.5% and Tundoo Smelter-28% have been organized from time to time. 21.3 Non-Hindi speaking units : Vizag 21.10 Official Language Implementation Smelter-69.%, Agnigundala Mine-13.5%, Committees have been formed in all units of the Sargipalli Mine-31% Company and quarterly meeting are held regularly. 21.4 4 employees appeared for Hindi typing and 21.11 Rajbhasha Golden Jubilee Year was 1 for Hindi Stenography exam conducted under concluded by holding grand and graceful Hindi Teaching Scheme of the Government Rajbhasha functions. 21.5 20 Hindi workshops were organized from 21.12 Following number of employees were time to time in all units of the Company in which awarded under the various incentive schemes : 285 employes took part. l Hindi Teaching scheme 21.6 Hindi weeks have been celebrated (Hindi teaching) 15 effectively in all the units. On this occasion Rajbhasa seminars/ competitions/ Hindi workshops l Hindi teaching scheme were organized. (Hindi Typing/Stenography) 5 21.7 Active cooperation is extended to Udaipur l Hindi Cheque incentive scheme. 3 Town Official Language Implementation l Monthly allowance scheme for Committee constituted by Rajbhasa Vibhag (Govt. Hindi typing/Stenography 57 of India). l Incentive scheme for use of Hindi. 2 21.8 Inspections have been made of one Unit

63 CHAPTER VI-D

HINDUSTAN COPPER LIMITED (www.hindustancopper.com)

INTRODUCTION indigenous production of copper metal. This is to be achieved by developing new copper deposits, 1.1 Hindustan Copper Limited(HCL) was known or to be discovered, by adopting incorporated on 9th November,1967, under the appropriate and modern technologies. Companies Act,1956. It was established as a Govt. of India Enterprise to take over from National 1.2 The Government of India nationalised the Mineral Development Corpn. Ltd., all only copper producing Company, Indian Copper plants,projects,schemes and studies pertaining to Corporation Ltd. at Ghatsila in March 1972 and the exploration and exploitation of copper handed over its management and ownership to deposits, including smelting and refining, for HCL. fulfilling long-term objectives of the nation, viz. Development and growth of copper mining 1.3 In November 1982, the prestigious industry on sound lines and to maximise Malanjkhand Copper Project comprising of a large

A panoramic view of Taloja Copper Project, Maharashtra.

64 and fully mechanised open pit mine and PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE Concentrator plant was dedicated to the nation. 2.1 The production of ore, metal in 1.4 The Continuous Cast Copper Rod plant at concentrates, refined copper(cathode) and wirerod Taloja Copper Project of Hindustan Copper Ltd. during the year 1997-98 to 2000-2001 are given was commissioned in December,1989 with an at Table 2. installed capacity of 60,000 tonne. The Company TABLE-2 has selected Southwire SCR-2000 technology Pr oduct 1997-98 1998-99 1999 Target 2000- 2000- using natural gas as fuel. Actuals Actuals 2000 for 2001 2001 Actuals 2000- Actuals Esti- 1.5 As on 31-12-2000, the Authorised Capital 2001 up Dec. mate of the Company stood at Rs. 800 crore and the 2000 subscribed capital at Rs. 543.61 crore. Ore Pro- 4496 4220 3109 3350 2461 3350 duction 1.6 Present capacities of HCL's Mines and (‘000 T) Smelters are given at Table 1A, 1B and 1C. Metal in 41440 38553 33462 33150 24738 33150 TABLE-1A concen- trates (T) Mines Refined 42374 35834 38464 39250 29188 40000 (In lakh TPA) Copper Location of Mines Ore Capacity (Cathode) (T) Wirerod 31484 33025 29778 30000 20672 29000 Khetri Copper Complex, 19.5 (Taloja) (T) Rajasthan Indian Copper Complex, 6.9 Jharkhand FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Malanjkhand Copper 20 3.1 Financial Performance of the Company is Pr oject, Madhya Pradesh given at Table 3. Total 46.4 TABLE-3 (Rs. in crore) TABLE-1B Sl. Details Actuals for the Tar g et 2000- 2000- No. previous 2 y ear s for 2001 2001 Smelters 1998- 1999- 2000- Actuals Esti- Location of Smelters Metal Capacity 1999 2000 2001 up to mated Dec ’00 Khetri Copper Complex, 31000 tonnes per annum (Pr o v.) Rajasthan 1. Income 678.61 551.21 627.28 460.52 612.51 Indian Copper Complex, 16500 tonnes per annum 2. Operating Cost 791.61 448.81 586.64 440.47 562.30 Jharkhand 3. Interest and 123.91 62.26 60.91 58.66 79.51 Total 47500 tonnes per annum transaction cost 4. Depreciation and 62.11 187.60 61.90 45.21 60.25 Amortisation TABLE-1C 5. Net Profit/ (51.20)* (147.46) (82.17) (83.82) (89.55) CC Rod Plant (Loss) before Location of Plant Capacity income tax and dividend Taloja Copper Project, 60,000 tonnes per annum Maharashtra * includes effect of interest waiver amounting to Rs.155.76 crore arising out of Capital Restructuring.

65 SALES PERFORMANCE STATUS REPORT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CAPITAL RESTRUCTURING OF HCL 4.1 The Company achieved a total sale of 37285 tonne of copper during the year 1999 - 6.1 The Government had earlier approved 2000. The Company is likely to achieve a total Company's capital restructuring proposal and the sale of around 41000 tonne of copper during same has already been implemented by the 2000-2001. Company. 6.2 The outstanding Govt. Loan of Rs. 180.73 PROPOSED DISINVESTMENT IN HCL crore as on 31.3.1998 has already been converted 5.1 The Central Govt. had approved the into 7.5 % Non-cumulative Redeemable Preference following disinvestment strategy for Hindustan shares and the share certificate has already been Copper Limited:- issued to the President of India. 5.1.1 Phase-I : The Khetri Unit of HCL along 6.3 The outstanding interest on Govt. Loan with Taloja Plant be formed into a separate amounting to Rs.167.43 crore as on 31.3.1998 Company. The assets of these Units may be March,1998 has already been waived and its valued and may form 49% contribution from HCL effect given in the accounts of the Company. in a new Company in which 51% equity may be 6.4 Company has raised working capital term injected by a Strategic Partner. loan of Rs. 75 crore twice from IDBI against the 5.1.2 Phase-II : The remaining portion of HCL Central Govt. guarantee for meeting its cash comprising the Indian Copper Complex and the losses. In addition, the Company has raised Malanjkhand Copper Project may be restructured another working capital term loan of Rs. 100 by closure of unviable mines in a phased manner crore from ICICI against the Govt. guarantee. with consequent separation of surplus manpower 6.5 Govt. sanctioned non-plan loan of Rs. 414 under VRS. HCL may then look for one more crore specifically for separation of surplus strategic partner for 51% disinvestment in the manpower, which was to be given by the Govt. remainder of HCL in a phased manner. Till 3.12.2000, the Govt. 5.2 The Deptt. of Disinvestment, Govt. of India, has released Rs. 280 crore. The Company has has appointed the IDBI-Sumitomo Bank utilized Rs. 260 crore and has 5537 employees Consortium as Adviser for helping the Inter released. Ministerial Group(IMG) for implementing Phase-I of disinvestment of HCL. ENERGY CONSERVATION 7.1 Copper extraction is an energy intensive 5.3 The Company has appointed M/s. Vaish operation. Special attention is given in making Associates and M/s. S.Jalan & Co., Advocates the operation energy efficient at all stages starting as Taxation and Legal Advisers respectively. from mining of ore to extraction of metal. Due to IMG has already finalised the route for the first energy conservation awareness and regular phase of disinvestment of HCL and asked monitoring on consumption of all energy inputs, M/s. S.Jalan & Co., Legal Adviser to prepare HCL has been able to achieve the objective of the Draft Investment Agreement, Shareholders energy conservation. Agreement etc. It is expected that the entire 7.2 Constant thrust is also maintained on work in connection with the first phase of improvement of power factor. Improvement in disinvestment of the Company may be completed power factor during last three years and this year by 30.6.2001. upto December, 2000 is given at Table 4.

66 TABLE-4 SALIENT ASPECTS OF THE WORK BEING DONE BY ADVISORY BOARDS/COUNCILS Units P ower factor

1998-99 1999-2000 2000-2001 (Up to 10.1 In line with the Scheme for Employees' 31-12-2000) Participation in Management, Joint Councils and Shop Councils have been functioning in the KCC 0.94 0.94 0.94 projects of the Company. In the meetings matters ICC 0.93 0.95 0.92 relating to production facilities, materials economy, MCP 0.99 0.99 0.99 operational problems, wastage control, hazards, safety problems, quality improvement, cleanliness, monthly targets of production schedules, cost reduction programmes, formulation and COMPUTERISATION implementation of the work systems, design group 8.1 There has been further progress in working, welfare measures etc. are considered. computerisation in HCL during the current year 10.2 Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) 2000-2001. Most of the system development consisting of representatives of each recognised work started in the year 1999-2000, have been union at the projects/offices and representatives completed. of the management has been functioning with a view to discuss and review matters of common 8.2 The computer resources have also been interest concerning the industrial relations, welfare, augmented in the units and offices, either by leave, educational facilities, production policy, purchasing new machines or by replacing the old safety, productivity, elimination of wastage, PCs with the advanced version to take care of optimum utilisation of man and machinery and increasing load of work and new jobs. quality of worklife etc.

8.3 HCL website (www.hindustancopper.com) 10.3 In addition to the above, National Joint was developed and launched during the current Committee for Copper (NJCC) consisting of the representatives of the recognised unions and the year. Integrated system design and development management have been functioning to deal with is being carried out in a phased manner to the service matters of workmen. standardise the programs and MIS reports in offices/units. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

8.4 Networking at Corporate office is under 11.1 During the year under review HCL continued to reel under severe financial constraint. In view progress and will be completed by March 2001. of above HCL maintained its focus on development Networking in other offices and units will be taken and absorption of all technologies to improve up in a phased manner subsequently. quality of finished products, reduce specific consumption of major inputs and increase POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT production and productivity. MANAGEMENT EFFORTS 11.2 HCL in its Smelter at KCC during the year, through inhouse expertise successfully developed 9.1 Air and Water pollution control facilities operational technology to treat fine size imported and plants at all units of the Company are concentrate and to operate the downstream waste operated regularly to maintain emissions within heat boiler always at near constant heat load. permissible limits. Monitoring of treated effluents and gaseous emissions are being carried out 11.2.1 Whereas the former has reduced regularly. concentrate dust carryover from the furnace and 67 thereby reduce frequent stoppages of feed to the 13.1.1 In HCL no discrimination is made with furnace to clean the downstream equipment, the regard to sex, caste, creed between male and later has reduced considerably the downtime of female employees. Persons doing similar nature waste heat boiler and thereby increased plant's of job get equal remuneration. production and productivity 13.2 Equality of opportunity in employment and 11.3 To improve quality of its CC Rod product recognition of the right to work as fundamental from Taloja Copper Project, following innovations have been absorbed during the year : right guaranteed by the Constitution. 11.3.1 Inhouse development and absorption of 13.2.1 As per Mines Act,1952, employment of loop controller to ensure tension free bar entry to women in underground mine is prohibited. In other the mill. cases, employment to women is provided. In HCL 11.3.2 Realignment of NAPS spray nozzles and equal opportunity is provided and no discrimination inclusion of special chemical doze to reduce dust is made between male and female employees. In generation during subsequent drawing by down- promotion no discrimination is made and women stream customers using CC Rod produced at TCP. are considered at par with men in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the Company. 11.3.3 Developing and introducing new wooden pallet for packing of finished rods to increase its 13.3 Provision of Maternity Benefit Act are shelf life and better protection of CC Rod coils strictly followed in HCL. during transportation. 13.4 Women employees are provided with INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS necessary training to equip themselves to operate 12.1 The industrial relations situation in the the new machines like computers etc. Company has been peaceful and harmonious. 13.5 Women employees are provided various in- There had been no mandays lost due to strike or Company training on adult education, workers lock-out. The recognized unions of the Company development seminars and general development had, however, served a strike notice on the Company on 18.10.2000 on certain demands programmes periodically at unit training centres. including revision of wages, withdrawal of the Women are also given in-service training. proposal on rolling back of retirement age to 13.6 Creche facilities wherever necessary are 58 years, payment of unpaid salary and DA and provided to the women at the Projects. restoration of the suspended facilities like LTC, leave encashment etc. All the issues were related 13.7 Committees headed by women employees to the difficult financial position, the Company for looking into the grievance of women has been passing through and this was explained particularly in regard to sexual harassment at work to the unions in details during discussions place are functioning. which had followed. Finally, on the request of the unions, 50% of the remaining DA arrears were released and the unions refrained from WELFARE OF TRIBALS AND MINORITIES resorting to strike as they had initially proposed. 14.1 The main welfare activities in respect of There were no other irritants in the area of Tribal and Minorities are the part of 20 Point industrial relations. Programme of the Company. The activities undertaken during the period from April to PERSPECTIVE PLAN FOR WOMEN WELFARE December, 2000 and anticipated from January 13.1 Implementation of Equal Remuneration Act 2000 to March, 2001 are given at Table 5.

68 TABLE-5 which include Provident Fund, Gratuity, Leave Salary etc as per provisions of the statutes. Actual Anticipated (during (during 16.2 Under the Employees' Pension April-Dec, January- Scheme,1995 which has replaced the employees' 2000) March, Family Pension Scheme,1971, employees and their 2001) spouses including the dependent minor children (a) Number of SC & ST in case of death of the employees/spouses are employees given training entitled to pension after the retirement of the - SC 179 65 concerned employees/premature death on the - ST 260 76 basis of the length of their pensionable services - Total No. of trainees 2373 509 and last drawn pay in accordance with the (b) Vocational Training provisions of the Scheme. (Number of Families) 20 20 16.3 Under the Hindustan Copper Limited Post (c) Safe Drinking Water (Number of beneficiaries) 686 612 Retirement Medical Scheme,1996 (HCL PRMS), all regular employees of the Company, who opt (d) Family Planning (Number of beneficiaries) 94 94 for membership, are entitled to medical benefits (e) Health for All for themselves and their spouses subsequent to (Number of beneficiaries) their retirement on superannuation/completion of - Pulse polio 5458 3183 tenure as per Unit Trust of India Senior Citizens' - Hepatitis 'B' 1400 600 Union Plan. Under the Scheme the employees are also entitled to domiciliary treatment benefits from - Medical Camps 694 Nil the Company. (f) Plantation of trees 25740 200 16.4 Employees, not covered under the above Scheme, after retirement are eligible for free HUMAN RESOURCES treatment in the Company's hospital/dispensary 15.1 Employment in the Company including for self and spouse in case they present SC/ST as on 31-12-2000 is given at Table 6. themselves for such treatment. The facility is TABLE-6 also available to workmen who cease to be in employment on account of permanent total Group of No. of No. of % of No. of % of Post Employees SC SC ST ST disablement and also to the spouse of workman who dies while in service. Group A 1093 86 7.87 26 2.38 Group B 315 50 15.87 18 5.71 THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE Group C 9722 1276 13.12 1412 14.52 PERSONS WITH DISABILITY ACT,1995 Group D 1304 369 28.30 320 24.54 17.1 The statutory returns as per Persons with Disability Act, 1995 are sent to the Ministry. Total 12434 1781 14.32 1776 14.28 Though 100 point roster and 3% reservation in respect of the physically handicapped are PROGRESS ACHIEVED WITH REGARD TO THE maintained in the Company, the status of WELL BEING OF THE OLDER PERSONS implementation of the PWD Act, specially on DURING THE YEAR implementation of Section 33 regarding reservation 16.1 In HCL, employees immediately after of vacancies for persons with disability for Groups superannuation are paid their retirement benefits B, C and D may be treated as nil due to non- 69 recruitment during April to November,2000 for of Hindi in day to day official work. Special precarious financial position of the Company and emphasis was given to 100% compliance of the same is expected to continue during the next Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act. Letters part of the year. received in Hindi were replied to in Hindi only. 19.2 Incentive scheme for the promotion of MOU RATING originating correspondence in Hindi continued 18.1 The MoU rating for the last three years is during the year. Hindi Diwas/Fortnight and given at Table 7. workshops were organised among all of our TABLE-7 projects/units including Head Office. All the documents pertaining to the Parliamentary Year MOU Rating Committee's visit were prepared bilingually. Our Head Office was awarded with a shield by 1997-98 - Fair CALTOLIC for remarkable compliance of the 1998-99 - Fair Official Language Policy. 1999-2000 - Very Good 19.3 Official Language Implementation Committees under the chairmanship of Chairman- PROGESSIVE USE OF HINDI IN OFFICIAL WORK cum-Managing Director in Head Office and in the 19.1 Concerted efforts were made to achieve units under the unit Head reviewed the progress the targets prescribed by the Govt. of India in of Hindi and its constraints. More than 80% respect of progressive use of Hindi. Employees proceedings in the appex level meetings of the were motivated to utilize their working knowledge Company were carried out in Hindi.

70 CHAPTER VI-E

BHARAT GOLD MINES LIMITED

BACKGROUND PRESENT SCENARIO 1.1 History of the Kolar Gold Field mines records 2.1 Ever since its inception, BGML has been that organised mining for gold has been carried incurring loss and the Government has been out over 120 years. The systematic mining in helping the Company to continue its operations. KGF was started by M/s John Taylor & Sons in However, when the net worth of the Company 1880. In 1949, each of the gold mining companies became negative, BGML was referred to BIFR in was directed to incorporate a public Company in 1992. The BIFR held an inquiry under Section 16 the State of Mysore to take over the operations of the SICA and by its order dated 28.8.1992 declared the Company a sick Company as defined of the undertaking and its assets. Accordingly, under Section 3(1)(O) of SICA, 1985. BIFR the four Sterling Companies sold their mining appointed the Industrial Credit and Investment properties to the newly incorporated Rupee Corporation of India (ICICI) as the Operating companies, having a total capital base of Agency. In June 1997, Government, did not Rs. 2.1 crore as on 1st April 1951. The Oorgaum accept the rehabilitation scheme prepared by ICICI Mine was found to be unremunerative and the as even after infusion of large amount of fresh Oorgaum Mine Company ceased to be operative funds, the viability of the Company was doubtful. from Oct., 1953 and its assets were transferred Instead, the Government decided to explore the to the Champion Reef Mine. In effect, there were possibility of rehabilitating BGML through joint three companies for the three working mines. venture route and also opened Voulantry Retirment The State Government nationalised all the three Scheme upto 31.8.1997. The efforts made to mines with effect from 29th November, 1956 identify a global partner failed as none of bidders and paid a compensation of Rs. 1.64 crore. In in response to the tender invited for the purpose June 1958, the Government of India decided to was technically, financially or otherwise capable strengthen the gold reserves and directed that of undertaking the revival of the Company. BIFR the gold produced by the Kolar mines be made after following the provisions of SICA 1985, over to it. It was agreed in December 1962 that passed the final order on 12.6.2000 concluding that the Company is not likely to make its net the mines be transferred to the Central worth exceed its accumulated losses within a Government for operation under the Kolar Gold reasonable time while meeting its financial Mining Undertakings (KGMU), as a subordinate obligations and hence, not likely to become viable office of the Ministry of Finance. The in future. Therefore, it was just, equitable and in Administrative control was passed on to the public interest to wind up BGML under section Ministry of Steel & Mines in August 1971. It was 20(1) of SICA, 1985. BIFR forwarded its opinion incorporated as Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) to the Registrar of Karnataka High Court on w.e.f. 1.4.1972 under Companies Act. 1956. 30.6.2000. 71 2.2 The employees of BGML moved Appellate paid up share capital is Rs.51.06 crore. The Authority for Industrial and Financial working results of the Company for the last three Reconstruction (AAIFR) against the order dated years alongwith current financial year (April- 12.6.2000 passed by BIFR. The AAIFR has September, 2000) are shown at Table 2. dismissed the appeal filed by the employees up TABLE-2 holding the verdict of the BIFR. The employees unions have filed a number of Writ Petitions Net Loss against the BIFR/AAIFR orders. (Rs. in Lakh) 1997-98 . 3983.40 2.3 The Company also approached Ministry of 1997-98 . 3983.40 Labour, Government of India for its closure under 1998-99 . 6531.29 section 25(o) of the Industrial Dispute Act. 1947. 1999-2000 . 9336.61 After hearing the case, Ministry of Labour vide 2000-2001 . 4115.15 their letter dated 29.1.2001 have granted April-Sept. (estimated) permission for the closure of the Company under section 25(o) of Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 4.2 Sources of Funding w.e.f. 1.3.2001 and has indicated that VSS would be operated in accordance with the decision given 4.2.1 The Company is continuously incurring by the Courts. losses and not able to generate any internal resource. However, the Government has provided PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE non plan loan and grant-in-aid to support the salary, wages and statutory payments by the 3.1 In view of the precarious condition of BGML, Company, etc. it was decided that during 2000-2001 the Company would be provided financial support for DIVERSIFICATION salary of employees and safety considerations. Accordingly, funds were released for salary and 5.1. Shaft Sinking & Mine Construction safety requirments etc. However, gold has been 5.1.1 The Projects & Contracts Division extracted from the residual ore brought to surface established in 1973 has been taking contract jobs for milling by the Company. This activity came to in shaft sinking and mine construction activities an end in September, 2000. The quantity of ore for various mining companies in both coal and milled, gold and silver extracted during 2000-2001 metal mines in the country. The Company was (April-September, 2000) are given at Table 1. asked to expedite the completion of the contracts. TABLE-1 Two projects in mine construction wing - one in MOIL (shaft sinking/excavation/concreting) is likely Unit Actual April- 1999- September to be completed by February 2001. The another 2000 2000 project at HCL site would be continued upto 31st (Actual) March 2001 to meet the contractual obligations of contract labour. Ore Milled (tonnes) 138925 21400 Gold Extracted (kg) 433.51 65.06 5.2 In respect of Engineering Services, the Extraction Grade (g/t) 3.01 2.98 contracts of BEML and SECL are likely to be Silver Extracted (kg) 35.02 5.39 completed before March 2001 (b y-pr oduct) ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2000-01 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 6.1 The Sales made upto December 2000 and 4.1 The authorised share capital of the orders position on hand by end of December 2000 Company as on 31.3.2000 is Rs.60 crore and are as given at Table 3. 72 TABLE-3 WELFARE OF SC/ST TRIBALS AND MINORITIES (Rupees in Lakhs) 10.1 There are directives/guidance from the Description Orders Sales W ork in Ministry of Welfare with regard to preparation of on hand pr ogress sub-component plan for Schedule Caste and tribal plan for Schedule Tribe. This is linked with T.C.T. Drill Rods - 17.15 - rehabilitation of tribals on account of land acquired W orkshop Sales 121.67 17.85 The job is for project. BGML has not acquired any land likel y to be causing displacement of tribals for the construction completed of projects and hence no plan for rehabilitation shortly shortly has been drawn.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HUMAN RESOURCES 7.1 The tailing sands which are dumped near 11.1 Number of personnel in the Company as on Heap Leaching Plant and Nundydroog Mill are 31.12.2000 is given at Table 4. prevented from being washed away by making TABLE-4 bunds. In addition to this, gravel was spread over the Kennedy’s tailing sand dump to prevent air Group Total SC % ST % pollution. Tree plantation has also been made on Employees number of dumps. A 101 25 24.75 4 3.96 POLLUTION CONTROL B 22 7 31.81 - - C 1987 770 38.75 17 0.85 8.1 Domestic Water Treatment D 1763 1050 59.55 22 1.24 8.1.1 The sewage and effluent water generated from the residential houses are collected in three Total 3873 1852 47.81 43 1.11 oxidation ponds located at strategic points in Nundydroog, Champion Reef and Nundydroog POWER CONSUMPTION Mine areas. These works have been carried out as per the recommendations of Karnataka State 12.1 The power has been consumed by the Pollution Control Board and National Environmental Company for hoisting the already mined ores to Engineering Research Institute. the surface, milling of the ore, extraction of gold upto October 2000, workshop activities, etc.. 8.2 Industrial Effluent Treatment Even after ceasing of economic activities pumping 8.2.1 The metallurgical Plant at Mysore Mine is of water from the mines has been continued for not generating any effluent since the plant is supplying of water to the town ship of BGML. closed. The effluent from Metallurgical Plant at Nundydroog Mine is now deposited at a lower PROGRESS MADE IN THE USE OF HINDI IN level and hence no effluent is being allowed to THE ENTERPRISE flow. After settlement, water is recovered from the effluent. 13.1 The Company has made satisfactory progress in the propogation of Hindi as per the provisions of Official Language Act and Rules INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS made thereunder. To popularise Hindi among 9.1 There have been protests against closure employees competitions in Hindi Shorthand, Noting of BGML. However, there had been no untoward and Drafting, Translation, Comprehension, Hindi incident creating law & order situation in KGF. Typewriting, Letter writing and Essay were

73 conducted. The Hindi Diwas was celebrated with and other attractive programmes viz., Hindi a colourful cultural programme on 14.9.2000, Vocabulary, Katha Suman and Sangeeth Sandhya. which was preceded by a month long programme The Annual Inter-departmental Hindi competition consisting of Hindi Typewriting, Hindi shorthand, was conducted during December, 2000. Hindi Incentive and Hindi Speech competitions

74 CHAPTER VI-F

SIKKIM MINING CORPORATION

INTRODUCTION of floods in 1968 and recovery of the plant took about one year. Thereafter, production of complex 1.1 The Sikkim Mining Corporation (SMC) was sulfide ore containing copper-lead-zinc started and established under the Proclamation of then Darbar segregated into three concentrates accordingly. of Sikkim dated 27th February, 1960, as a joint The extration of other associated minerals like venture of Govt. of Sikkim and Govt. of India gold, silver etc. is not being done due to process with equity Share Capital ratio of 51:49 for plant limitation of SMC. exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits of the State. Since inception, the Corporation 1.2 The authorised capital of the Corporation has been experiencing several ups and downs in is Rs. 10 Crore comprising of Rs. 10 lakh share its performance for various reasons. Soon after of Rs. 100 each. As on 31st December 2000, installation and starting of Concentrator plant at the total paid up share capital for the Corporation Bhotang Mine, it got submerged with mud/sludge is Rs. 7.43 crore out of which Govt. of Sikkim

Panoramic View of Stowing Plant at Bhotang Mine, Sikkim 75 has paid Rs. 3.41 crore and Govt. of India has TABLE-2 paid Rs. 4.02 crore. (In tonne) Product : 1998-99 1999-00 2000- Actual 1.3 The Management of the Corporation is Actual Actual 2001 (up to vested in a Board of Directors which is headed Tar g et 31-12-2000) by a Chairman. There are 7 directors on the Board, 3 directors including Managing Director and Ore : 15438 15901 23040 16330 additional director are nominated by the Central Concentrate : Govt. and remaining 3 directors and Chairman (i) Copper 00920 00718 01388 853.50 are nominated by the State Govt. Managing (ii) Lead 00115 00284 00150 195.00 Director is the Chief Executive of the Corporation and he has been delegated administrative powers (iii) Zinc 00044 00626 00180 176.00 for carrying out day-to-day affairs. 1.4 The bhotang mine operation was earlier FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE confined to Hill Section but the plunge of ore body has now led to active mining operation below 3.1 Operating Results are at table 3. river Tista with safe pillar barrier of about 60 m. TABLE-3 In view of the above, the mine has been (Rs. in lakh) instrumented with sophisticated geo-technical Details Actual Actual Target for Actual instrument like LVDT, Extensometer, load cells, (1998-99) Budget Budget (up to vibrating wire stress meter etc. under the technical 1999-00 (2000-01) 31-12-2000) guidance of M.R. Cell, IBM, Nagpur and NIRM, Income 120.93 162.00 200.00 131.95 Kolar (Karnataka). Operating 119.00 168.50 170.82 156.21 1.5 Combined ROM production from the mines Cost (Bhotang & Pacheykhani) is about 75 TPD Interest & 009.59 009.18 009.18 006.84 (Table 1). The Stowing Plant was commisioned transaction in June, 2000. One Core drill machine has been Depreciation deployed in Pacheykhani mine to detect erratic and Amorti- nature of ore body for ensuring production/ zation 018.97 018.00 020.00 013.36 development. Net Profit/ (–) 026.62 (–) 033.68 Nil (–) 44.46 Loss before TABLE-1 income tax & dividend (In tonne per day)

Location of Mines Ore capacity (TPD) 2000-01 ON-GOING PROJECTS 1. Bhotang 100 63.46 4.1 The Stowing Plant with imported Kreb Multimetal Mine cyclones has been commissioned and in operation 2. P acheykhani 20 13.33 w.e.f. 12.6.2000 effectively. Copper Mine 4.2 The Shaft deepening and Equipping work (Both located in East Sikkim) from 3rd to 4th level of Bhotang mine has been completed and in use from 26.4.2000. PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE 4.3 Mine development works are continuing 2.1 The production of SMC, as against below 5th level to enhance reserve base of ore the targets from 1998-99 onwards is given at deposit below river Tista. Table 2. 4.4 RRL, Bhubneswar has put one Vertical 76 Column Flotation Cell at SMC during November, HUMAN RESOURCES 2000 for amenability test to up grade the 10.1 Employment of SC/ST/Ex-servicemen and concentrates with higher recovery and the test others as on 31.12.2000 is given at Table 4. has been conducted successfully. TABLE-4 EXPANSION AND DIVERSIFICATION Group Total No. SC ST EX-SM Others of employees 5.1 Expansion of employees 5.1.1 One Stone Crusher will be set up shortly Executive 005 - 02 - 003 and is expected to produce commercial stones Non-Executive 240 35 59 4 142 chips from Tista river stones from January 2001 Trainees 001 - - - 001 generating additional revenue for the Company. Total 246 35 61 4 146 5.2 Conversion of zinc concentrate into commercial ZnSO4 crystal by solar heating would POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT be considered after successful R&D works on MANAGEMENT EFFORTS leaching by RRL, Bhubaneswar. Similarly, hydrometallurgical route of extracting copper metal 11.1 Mill tailing is used as Stowing material for from copper concentrate would be considered after filling up the mined out areas which prevents successful leaching of the concentrate. RRL, environmental degradation. 1800 trees on the Bhubaneswar, indicated that leaching work in surface have been planted. respect of Zinc concentrate appears to be encouraging because it is dissolving upto 90%. SALIENT ASPECTS OF THE WORK BEING DONE BY ADVISORY BOARD/COUNCIL ENERGY CONSERVATION 12.1 Actively pursued with the State Government 6.1 After installation of one 600 KVA L.T. to relases Equity Share Capital to SMC to match Voltage Controller, significant saving in diesel has the ratio of ownership and to carryout the been witnessed. earmarked capital works without any hitch. 12.2 Approved the proposal to diversify the INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS mining activity into related areas like setting up 7.1 Cordial, peaceful and harmonious industrial of a Stone Crusher for generating additional relations prevailed between the Management and internal revenue. the workers of the Corporation. So far there has 12.3 Suggested to conduct Monthly Review not been any strike and the employees and meetings of the Managing Director, Chairman and workers are quite satisfied. the Secretary, Department of Mines & Geology and Qarterly Review Meeting with participation WOMEN WELFARE of one more Director from Govt. of India for 8.1 Women workers/employees are generally better performance and updating of progress made posted on surface works only in Sections like by the Corporation. Administration, Finance, Store etc. and not employmed below ground which demands high COMPUTERISATION physical endurance and has confined environment. 13.1 At present one computer has been installed and it is planned to install 2 more computers WELFARE OF THE TRIBALS AND MINORITIES with E-mail and Internet connection at Managing 9.1 The interests of the tribals and minorities Director’s office and Finance section to improve working in the Corporation are protected. productivity and speed. 77 CHAPTER VII

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTION areas of (i) Bauxite, Aluminium and Alumina technology, (ii) Rock Mechanics and Ground 1.1 The Science and Technology (S&T) control and (iii) Occupational health hazards faced programme of the Ministry of Mines was initiated by miners due to their long exposure to the mining in 1978. Since then a total of 98 projects have environment. These centres are: been completed and 28 are ongoing. The acitivities under the Science and Technology programme of l Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research the mineral and non-ferrous metal sectors cover Development and Design Centre, Nagpur. the fields of Geology, Exploration, Mining and l National Institute of Rock Mechanics, Kolar Environment, Bioleaching, Beneficiation, Rock Goldfield. Mechanics, Ground control and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy. l National Institute of Miners' Health, Kolar Goldfield. 1.2 The projects are based on (a) National requirement, (b) Industry requirement, and (c) Requirement of Public Sector Undertakings. The JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ALUMINIUM RESEARCH projects are approved by the Standing Scientific DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CENTRE Advisory Group (SSAG) of the Ministry under the (JNARDDC) Chairmanship of Secretary (Mines). The Ministry 4.1 JNARDDC was registered as a society in of Mines provides support to different 1987. The objectives of the Institute are to organisations as well as the Public Sector assimilate the technology available in the country Undertakings for implementing the S&T for production of alumina and aluminium including Programme. aluminium alloys and to develop technical knowhow and basic engineering. The centre is FINANCIAL OUTLAY presently involved in a number of projects related 2.1 The Outlay for the S&T Programme is to bauxite, alumina and aluminium. Rs. 9.00 crore (Budget Support Rs. 5.50 crore) 4.2 Till December, 2000 three projects have for 2000-01. This has been revised to Rs. 8.05 been completed. Eight projects are ongoing. crore (BS Rs. 5.00 crore) in the RE for 2000-01. Seventeen papers were published in national An outlay of Rs. 9.00 crore (BS Rs. 5.50 crore) journals/seminars. has been proposed for 2001-02. 4.3 JNARDDC has offered services to BALCO, NALCO, L&T, Premier Spares Pvt. Ltd., DMRL, CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE Silver and Barytes Mining Co., Greece and 3.1 Three Centres of Excellence were set up Saurashtra Calcine and Allied Industries Ltd., under the S&T Programme of the Ministry in the Gujarat. 78 4.4 Three projects approved by the Ministry of 2001-2002 respectively as income. An income Mines are highlighted below: of Rs. 35 lakh was generated till 31.12.2000.

Deironing of Eastern Ghat Bauxite : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ROCK MECHANICS 4.4.1 To encourage the use of the deironed (NIRM) bauxite as a sweetener in Central India for aluminium production, the project is under 5.1 The National Institute of Rock Mechanics implementation at the cost of Rs. 53 lakh. The (NIRM) was established as an autonomous reduction of iron content would be achieved by research Institute under the Ministry of Mines, the use of high intensity magnetic sepration. The Government of India in 1988. The objective for equipment procurement is in progress and the NIRM is to provide enabling technology to mining representative samples have been collected. and civil engineering sectors and construction industries and develop state-of-the-art tools and Improvement of digestion efficiency of East techniques of rock mechanics and rock Coast Bauxite and enhancement of Alumina engineering, to achieve improved production, productivity : productivity and product quality, with enhanced safety and economy. The liberalisation and 4.4.2 The project at a cost of Rs. 25.15 lakh globalisation of the Indian economy has opened was approved to study and optimise the plant up new opportunities for the energy and raw operation to enhance digestion efficiency and materials sectors, encompassing mining, hydro- aluminate liquor productivity. On successful power and infra-structure industries. This in turn completion, the project will help in improving the has posed new challenges to research institutes capacity of alumina refineries without incurring related to these industries. NIRM is one such substantial capital expenditure. The equipment organisation that is in the vanguard of research procurement is in progress. initiatives in the field of rock engineering. Extraction characterisation and removal of 5.2 The Instititue has structured the R&D Organic impurities in the Bayer Process : programmes in (i) Non-coal mines, (ii) Coal mines, 4.4.3 The concentration of the organic impurities (iii) Hydel projects, (iv) Excavation projects. in the aluminate liquor in the alumina refinery 5.3 In non-coal mines, the major areas of goes on continuously building up. These affect research include (i) Optimum design of mining the precipitation of alumina and reduce the quality operations, and (ii) Monitoring and evaluation of of metal produced. Hence, the project on the stability of excavations for improving safety, development of technique/expertise to control the conservation and productivity. The Institute has impurities has been approved at the cost of Rs. developed expertise in numerical modelling, geo- 35 lakh. The equipment procurement is in physical investigations and ground control. NIRM progress. carried out mapping of ore-pass and damage zones 4.5 The actual expenditure of JNARDDC for in shaft walls, along with analysis of deterioration 1999-2000 was Rs. 198.22 lakh. The approved of the lining, of main shaft at Mochia mine (HZL) and stress monitoring in the crown pillar at outlay for 2000-2001 is Rs. 215 lakh (B.S. Bhotang Mine (SMC). Ground stability evaluation Rs. 65 lakh). In RE 2000-2001, Rs. 210.90 lakh studies were carried out at Zawarmala and (B.S. Rs. 80.90 lakh) has been recommended. Rajpura-Dariba Mine (HZL). The Ground An outlay of Rs. 240 lakh (B.S. Rs. 90 lakh) has Penetrating Radar (GPR) mapping was done to been proposed for 2001-02. evaluate the stability of tailing dams at Rampura- 4.6 It is envisaged to have internal generation Agucha Mines. The slopes for foot wall benches of Rs. 65 lakh in 2000-2001 and Rs. 75 lakh in were designed for safe and optimum extraction 79 of ore at Rampura-Agucha Mine (HZL). Studies oil storage project site at Mora (Maharashtra), on control of fly rock, vibration and air over- Mangolore Refineries and Petro-chemicals Ltd. pressure were carried out at the mines of India (Karnataka). Cements and Prism Cements. Studies for scientific 5.7 The actual expenditure of NIRM for 1999- design of drilling and blasting parameters to 2000 was Rs. 288.66 lakh. The budget estimate improve the recovery of optimum size of saleable for the year 2000-01 was Rs. 250 lakh (Budget blocks were carried out at the granite quarries of Support Rs. 75 lakh). The revised estimate for TAMINS and novel Granites. the year 2000-01 is Rs. 266.54 lakh (Budget 5.4 In coal mines, the areas of research include Support Rs. 91.54 lakh). The outlay for the year (i) Design and evaluation of support systems for 2001-02 has been proposed for Rs. 300 lakh bord-and-pillar and longwall workings, (Budget Support Rs. 100 lakh). (ii) Application of fast roof bolting technology, 5.8 NIRM completed 38 sponsored Projects till (iii) Mapping of barriers and study of cavability of December, 2000. The scientists contributed 48 roof strata, (iv) Design of pillars, (v) Subsidence papers (23 in international journals/conferences predications, (vi) Design of methods for speedy and 25 in national journals/conferences). An extraction of standing pillars, (vii) Study on external cash flow of Rs. 440 lakh was generated influence of total charge on ground vibrations, till December, 2000. assessment and control of ground vibrations. The Institute undertook studies in the mines of SCCL, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MINERS' HEALTH WCL, etc. (NIMH) 5.5 In the hydro-electric projects, the Institute 6.1 National Institute of Miners Health was has the expertise in (i) Geo-technical and geo- registered as an outonomous society in February, physical investigations, (ii) Design of support 1990 to address exclusively the Occupational systems and instrumentation, (iii) 2D and 3D stress Helath problems of miners due to their long analysis, (iv) Controlled blasting. Investigations exposure to the mining environment. were carried out at various projects including Tala hydro-electric project (Bhutan), Sardar Sarovar 6.2 The Institute has generated an income of project (Gujarat), Ghatghar underground power Rs. 1.5 lakh till 31.12.2000. It has extended house (Maharashtra), Pykara hydro-electric project services to NALCO, HZL, BGML, NMDC, etc. to (Tamil Nadu), Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation monitor the Pollution Control efficacy in the mines Ltd. (Himachal Pradesh), Yeleru reservoir project and also to monitor the health of the miners. (Andhra Pradesh), Upper Tunga project 6.3 Against a provision of Rs. 70 lakh in BE (Karnataka), Athirappilly hydel project, Pallivasal 2000-01 and RE 2000-01, an outlay of Rs. 50 hydel project and Thottiyar scheme (Kerala). lakh (Budget Support) has been proposed for 5.6 In excavation projects, the Institute is 2001-02 to provide for procurement of equipment. engaged in R&D in the areas of (i) Numerical modelling, (ii) Foundation evaluation studies, (iii) ONGOING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS Characterisation of sub-surface flaws and 7.1 A total of 28 projects are presently under determination of in-situ stress, (iv) Assessment implementation out of which 2 have been of stability and design of slope angles, (v) approved in 2000-01. Twelve projects are likely Controlled blasting close to critical structures, (vi) to be approved by the Standing Scientific Advisory Studies on safe, economical and smooth blasting. Group of the Ministry by 31.3.2001. The Institute conducted studies at Almatti Dam (Karnataka), Badagara project (Kerala), Krishna 7.2 Highlights of some of the ongoing projects Bhagya Jala Nigam Ltd. (Karnataka), Underground are given hereunder. 80 Setting up of technology proving plant for nickel Simultaneously, flotation circuit modelling and extraction-Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) and control design is underway and is expected to go Regional Researh Laboratory (RRL), on line by March, 2001. Bhubaneswar. 7.2.1 The technology-proving plant has been Development of Electro-magnetic Tomography and buried electrode method for Geotechnical commissioned in all respects. The revised project studies and base metal explorations, MECL. cost of Rs. 10.5 crore against the original Rs. 10 crore has been approved. The reduction in roasting 7.2.3 The project was approved at a cost of of the ore commenced on Ist September, 2000. Rs. 94 lakh to develop expertise for deciphering The generation of process data on different the shape and size of ore body/fracture and parameters is in progess. Approximately, 1.76 fissures and configuration between two bore-hole MT of nickel-carbonate has been produced till points. The gravimeter, resistivitimeter and vehicle December, 2000. The complete results of the for the project have already been procurred in operations of the plant are expected by the end July, 2000. The equipment has also been of March, 2001. The know-how package commissioned by the engineers of foreign preparation will be taken up subsequently. suppliers. The upgradation of cross-hole tomography system is in progress. Development of advanced process control and optimisation technology for mineral Evaluation of metal content in base metal processing plants. sulphide ores by boreholes geophysical logging, 7.2.2 The project at the cost of Rs. 281 lakh MECL. has a specific target of achieving 1 per cent 7.2.4 The project has been completed in improvement in lead and zinc metal recoveries September, 2000. The conclusions drawn from individually at Agucha mine of HZL assuming no the outcome of the work are : (i) A new dimension significant changes occur in feed mineralogy, is added to the geophysical equipment in the flotation chemistry or other factors that impact country, (ii) The result obtained from the study plant base line performance. The additional of five boreholes for fuel minerals clearly indicated benefits anticipated include (i) savings in reagents that the percent abundance of different constituent consumption, (ii) savings in energy consumption elements of the coal seams encountered in during grinding, (iii) lower variability in plant different drill holes of the same block are well operation, (iv) smoother running of the plant corroborated with the chemical analysis data and resulting in savings, maintenance and production in the other blocks with little variation, (iii) The cost. The project completion date has been limited study for fuel mineral by gammagamma preponed by about 11 months. The grinding circuit back scattered technique and neutrongamma advanced process controller has been activation technique have clearly brought out that commissioned successfully in November, 2000 the neutron activation logging has definitely have on all three grinding circuit at the plant site of an edge over back scattered logging for evaluation HZL. The commissioning of the controllers has of in-situ elemental abundance in the borehole, shown an immediate impact by increasing (iv) Determination of physical and petro-physical throughput significantly (from 4500 TPD to parameters like density, porosity, ash percentage, 5000 TPD) besides consistently meeting grinding etc., are more effective from back scattered circuit quality requirements vis-a-vis product size gamma logging in camparision to neutron distribution and percent solid ratio. This itself will activation logging. The field work in different bear a strong positive influence in appreciably mineral districts in the country to achieve expertise increasing the overall productivity of the plant in processing and interpretation of the data including individual recoveries of Lead and Zinc. generated by the geo-physical equipment is in

81 progress. The same is likely to be completed by Mines Rs. 20 lakh, Department of Science and December, 2001. Technology Rs. 20 lakh and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Rs. 10 lakh. The Performance evaluation of water-injection completion report has been received. Two new cyclone for classification-Regional Research materials, viz., aluminium hard particle composite Laboratory, Bhopal. and SLIZ alloy have been developed. The Apex 7.2.5 The project has been completed at the cost liner made of aluminium hard particle composite of Rs. 22 lakh and the completion report has material has been tested successfully in D-15 been received. The efforts are underway for cyclone of HZL. Similarly, the bushes made of industrial applications of the results obtained. The SLIZ alloy have been tested successfully in studies on ground lead-zinc ore from the operating reciprocating feeders of HZL. The efforts are on plant at Rampura-Agucha mines have indicated for industrial applications of both these items. the following benefits of water-injection cyclone over hydrocyclone : (i) Higher recovery of 25 Development of a process for electro-refining of micron size material in the overflow product, (ii) aluminium metal—Central Electrochemical Higher recovery of zinc in fines below 25 microns Research Institutue, Karaikudi. in the ovedrflow product, (iii) Higher recovery of 7.2.7 The project has been approved at a cost of lead in fines below 25 microns in the overflow, Rs. 43.8 lakh to develop further, for industrial (iv) Higher separation efficiency values at 25 application, a two-layer process for electrorefining microns cut size, (v) Higher overflow densities, of aluminium to attain the purity levels higher (vi) Lower imperfection numbers, (vii) Lower than that obtained conventionally. At present, circulation load ratios. the worldover three layer process, called Hoops process, is in vogue commercially. The projects Development of energy and cost effective has started in December, 2000. materials for mining industries. 7.2.6 The project has been completed at the cost of Rs. 50 lakh contributed by the Ministry of

82 CHAPTER VIII

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTRODUCTION Microanalyser (EPMA) to Geological Survey of India; (2) Supply of laboratory equipment for 1.1 International co-operation continued to be physico-chemical characterisation of minerals to a thrust area in the Ministry of Mines during the Indian Bureau of Mines; (3) Capacity building at year 2000-2001. Concerted and continued efforts State Level for Mineral Development and were made to project the mineral sector as an Environmental Management; (4) Contribution to a attractive investment destination. The key sustainable socio-economic development of objectives being to further strengthen areas of Manipur State : Supply of equipment along with bilateral cooperation with countries where bilateral related technical assistance to Department of agreements already exist, and also to enter into Geology and Mining of Government of Manipur; fresh agreements with countries that are techno- (5) Supply of oceanographic equipment and logically advanced, and to offer India’s assistance technical and scientific assistance to the Indian in developing the mineral resources of other programme of seabed investigations in the countries. Attracting foreign direct investment and Exclusive Economic Zone of India (Geological facilitating inflow of state-of-the-art technologies, Survey of India); (6) Management of Mining was another area where emphasis was laid. During Wastes (Indian Bureau of Mines); (7) the year the Foreign Investment Promotion Board Implementation of United Nations Framework approved seven proposals involving Foreign Direct Classification for mineral resources management Investment to the tune of Rs. 230 crore in the in India (IBM); Collaboration of Harnessing Geo- mining sector. This take the total number of FIPB thermal energy (Geological Survey of India); and approvals to 67, indicating an expected FDI flow (9) Use of seismic technology for Mineral of Rs. 3,697 crore. Exploration. INDO-FRENCH WORKING GROUP ON MINERAL 2.2 The 14th Meeting of the Indo-French EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT Working Group on Mineral Exploration and 2.1 The 14th Meeting of the Indo-French Development concluded with the signing of a Working Group on Mineral Exploration and Protocol between the Secretary, Ministry of Mines Development was held in Paris, France on and the Director General, Energy and Raw 8-9.11.2000. The meeting reviewed the progress Materials, Minstry of Economy, Finance and of on-going projects, and expressed satisfaction Industry, Government of France on the 9.11.2000. at the pace at which the projects and programmes INDIA-AUSTRALIA JOINT WORKING GROUP were moving. The meeting also discussed new ON ENERGY AND MINERALS project proposals and identified and prioritised the following nine projects for future cooperation, 3.1 Australia has a highly developed and viz. : (1) Supply of one Electron Probe competitive mineral exploration and mining 83 industry using advanced geological concepts and chromium, platinum and vanadium. The country technology and has a comperhensive and high also has substantial deposits of minerals like coal, quality Geoscientific knowledge base. There has uranium, diamonds, iron, zirconium, titanium, been a very rapid growth of mineral industry in feldspar, nickel, phosphates, etc. South Africa Australia and their exploration techniques have has an impressive track record of mineral been innovative and successful. It is known to development and holds great potential for have a largest economically proved resources for meaningful and mutually beneficial cooperation in diamonds, lead, silver, zinc and mineral sands the mineral sector. Ever since diplomatic ties with and have substantially rich resources of bauxite, South Africa have been established in November coal, lignite, cobalt, copper, gold, iron ore and 1993 the Ministry of Mines has been exploring manganes. Australia is one of the top six mineral the possibility of cooperation with South Africa producing countries for bauxite, gold iron ore, as both countries have some geological similarities. lead, zinc, mineral sands and uranium. 4.2 India and South Africa entered into an 3.2 The sixth meeting of the India-Austrailia Agreement for cooperation in the field of Geology Joint Ministerial Commission held on 26.2.1999 and Mineral Resources on the 7.10.1997. For at New Delhi reiterated the need top establish a the implementation of this Agreement a Joint Joint Working Group on Energy and Minerals. It Working Group was formed, and the First Meeting was also decided that the Ministry of Mines, of the Working Group was held at Johannesburg, Ministries of Coal, Power, Petroleum & Natural South Africa in August 1998 and a Protocol was Gas and Department of Non-Conventional Energy signed in Cape Town on the 18.8.1998, Resources would form the Indian Side for the identifying six projects for mutual cooperation. Joint Working Group. The six projects identified for cooperation are : 3.3 The First Meeting of the India-Australia Joint (1) Establishment of a detailed correlation on a Working Group on energy and Minerals was held formation level between the Karoo sequences in in Sydney, Australia on 10.4.2000. The meeting Southern Africa and the Gondwana sequences in adopted Terms of Reference for the future work India; (2) Geoscience Mapping in the near-shore of the Joint Working Group. The meeting enabled environment along the eastern Indian coastal both sides to develop a better understanding of margin for the purpose of identifying off-shore each other’s energy and mineral supply and diamond deposits; (3) Development of a pre- demand situation and future policies. Indian side Gondwana precambrian crustal evolution and advised of improved policies for investment in metallogenic map for India and Southern Africa; power, mining and petroleum sectors in India. (4) Evaluation of stability of underground mine The Australian side outlined their capabilities and workings through micro-seismic techniques; (5) technologies for mineral processing and coal Hydro-fracturing for street measurement; and (6) handling and utilisation. The meeting supported Characterisation and processing of gold, diamond further cooperation on existing coal ports study and platinum group of metal ores and to evolve to assist more efficient preparation of coal suitable beneficiation processes. (blending and washing). Both sides also examined 4.3 The 2nd Meeting of the Indo-South African opportunities for cooperation in non-conventional Working Group on Geology and Mineral Resources energy sources. was held in New Delhi in November 1999 and reviewed the progress of on-going projects. The INDO-SOUTH AFRICAN CO-OPERATION meeting also discussed new project proposals and 4.1 South Africa is one of the major mineral identified eight projects for future cooperation, producing and exporting countries in the world, viz. : (1) Bacterial Leaching of Low Grade Gold with the largest known reserves of gold, Ores; (2) Development of suitable underground

84 mining methods for exploitation of chromite RUSSIA deposits of Sukinda, Orissa; (3) Retreatment of 6.1 The 7th session of the Indo-Russian Tailings at K.G.F.; (4) Setting up of a pilot training- Working Group on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous cum-production centre in South Africa for cutting Metallurgy was held in Moscow on 10-11.1.2001. and polishing of precious and semi-precious The meeting reviewed the progress on bilateral stones; (5) Investigations to develop and co-operation in the areas identified by earlier economically viable flow-sheet for extraction of Working Group meetings such as technology gold from the gold ore of Bhukia Jagpura Deposit, transfers in the ferrous and non-ferrous Near Banswara, Rajasthan; (6) Development of metallurgical sector. National Institute of Miner’s Health, Kolar; and (7) Application of Ground Penetration Radar of Exploration and Location of abandoned Galleries MYANMAR and Water Bodies in mines. A review of the 7.1 A Minstry of Mines delegation visited progress of the projects was undertaken during Myanmar to evaluate the mineral prospect the year between the implementing agencies identified for taking up in the mineral sector for through correspondence. cross border cooperation. An Indian Geologist conducted some exploratory drilling and collected VIETNAM rock samples for assessment of petrological, chemical and physical characteristics. 5.1 The 10th Meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission was held in Hanoi from 6-8.11.2000 at Hanoi, Vietnam. Both sides agreed to extend MOROCCO the Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation 8.1 The Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of in the field of geology and mineral resources Energy and Mines of the Kingdom of Morocco signed on 18.4.1994, for a further period of three signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) years. Both sides discussed the progress of the in the fields of Geology and Mining. The MOU joint venture between Hindustand Zinc Limited envisages cooperation in the field of Geology and and VIGEGO, Vietnam for exploitation of gold Mineral Exploration. In the field of Geology the deposits in Vietnam. The Vietnamese side also cooperation will be particularly in computer welcomed the Indian offer to involve Indian processing, advanced laboratory teachniques, companies in geological mapping, mineral application of digital image processing and training exploration and prospecting activities in the mining facility for Moroccan scientists in India in all fields sector of Vietnam. Both sided also agreed to of geological and geophysical mapping and cooperate in the expert exchange programme in exploration. In the field of Mineral Exploration the the field of geology and mineral resources. cooperation will focus in mineral processing and development, mining environment and mining 5.2 Under ITEC programme of the Ministry of regulation. Mutual assistance will also be provided External Affairs the Ministry of Mines organised a to promote joint ventures between specialised study tour for a four-member delegation from the organisations in the fields of Geology and mining. Vietnam National Gems and Gold Corporation (VIGEGO) to India from 15.4.2000 to 25.4.2000. The study team visited various mining and mineral LAO PDR processing installations at Udaipur, Kolar 9.1 The Department of Mines participated in Goldfields, Laboratory and I.T. Center of Mineral the 3rd India-Lao PRD Joint Commission Meeting Exploration Corporation at Nagpur and the held in Vietnam on 9.11.2000. The Laos side Diamond and Gems Development Corporation at offered to cooperate with India for exploring and Jaipur. mining of Potash deposits in Laos. The Indian 85 side highlighted the expertise available with organised by the Prospectors and Developers Geological Survey of India, Indian Bureau of Mines, Association of Canada. Public Sector Undertakings and the Indian mineral 10.2 The Ministry of Mines participated in the industry in the fields of mineral exploration, ‘Vancouver Cordilleran Exploration Round Up’ exploitation and mineral processing. The Indian organised by the British Columbia and Yukon side also agreed to help impart training of scientific Chamber of Mines held in Vancouver, Canada and technical personnel of Laos in exploration, from 23-1-2001 to 26-1-2001. The Ministry of mining and mineral processing. Mines organised a one-day Investors’ Seminar on 24th January and also set up an Exhibition Booth CANADA on 25-26.1.2001 10.1 The Ministry of Mines participated in the ‘Mining Millennium 2000 at Toronto, Canada

86 CHAPTER IX

PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI

INTRODUCTION successfully completed the training and got the Gold Medal. 1.1 As per Article 343 of the Constitution, Hindi is the Official Language of Union of India. There HINDI SALAHAKAR SAMITI is a Hindi section in the Ministry to ensure the implementation of Official Language policy in the 4.1 In order to accelerate the use of Hindi in the Ministry of Mines and its subordinate offices Ministry and in Subordinate offices and PSUs as well as PSUs a Hindi Salahakar Samiti has under its control. The Ministry is continuously been reconstituted in the Ministry on 23.10.2000 trying its level best to promote the progressive and a Meeting has been fixed for 16.3.2001. It use of Hindi in the official work as per the Official is a High Powered Committee which reviews the Language (OL) policy. progress made in the use of Hindi in the Ministry and its Subordinate Offices as well as in PSUs. It COMPLIANCE OF SECTION 3(3) OF OFFICIAL also recommends effective measures to increase LANGUAGE (OL) ACT the use of Hindi and ensures the compliance of 2.1 During the current year General Orders, Official Language Policy. Notification, Resolution, Administrative and other reports etc. were issued bilingually in compliance HINDI FORTNIGHT of section 3(3) of Official Language (OL) Act, 5.1 Hindi in Devnagri script was adopted as 1963. In order to do maximum, official work in official language of Union on 14.9.1949. Every Hindi standard drafts etc. were prepared year 14th September is celebrated as Hindi Day. bilingually. Employees having proficiency in Hindi In order to ensure the maximum use of official were issued orders to do their official work in language Hindi in the official work, Hindi Fortnight Hindi and four sections of the Ministry have is celebrated every year. Ministry of Mines also organised the Hindi fortnight from 1-15.9.2000 already been specified for doing 100 per cent and during this period various Hindi competitors work in Hindi. were organised and provisions of cash Award have been made for the competitors who attain HINDI TRAINING Ist, IInd and IIIrd positions. In addition to this 3.1 Officers/employees are nominated under there is also provision of consolation prizes. The Hindi Teaching Scheme of MHA to impart training Awardees are also given citations. in Hindi, Hindi stenography and Hindi typing. More than 90 per cent of the officers/employees of the MEASURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF Ministry have working knowledge of Hindi. During OFFICIAL LANGUAGE POLICY the year one Hindi Translator was nominated for 6.1 For the propagation and enhancement of Translation training in C.T.B. The translator Official Language it is the policy of the 87 Government to implement the Official Language of the concerned office has been set up in every through incentive, inspiration and awards. In order office. Meetings of these committees were held to encourage the officers/employees of the regularly during the year under review. Ministry to do their work in Hindi various cash 8.4 The Officer dealing with Hindi in the Award Schemes of Department of Official Ministry was also invited in these meetings who Language were implemented. An Official Language gave valuable suggestions to increase the use of Implementation Policy is also functioning in the Hindi. Ministry and during the year 2000-2001 the meetings of this Committee were organized as 8.5 In order to assess the progress made in per schedule. In these meetings the progress made the use of Hindi for official purposes and the in the use of Hindi was reviewed and measures implementation of Official Language Policy of the adopted to achieve the target fixed for various Government, a quarterly progress report was called items in the Annual Programme for the year 2000- for from every subordinate office and Public Sector 2001 issued by the Department of Official Undertaking of this Ministry. The reports were Language. reviewed and shortcomings noticed during the review were intimated to the concerned offices 6.2 For achieving the annual targets fixed for and remedial measures suggested to overcome the use of Hindi by the Department of Official the same. Language various sections of the Ministry were inspected and remedial measures were suggested to overcome the shortcomings noticed. RAJBHASHA SHIELD YOJNA FOR PSUs/ SUBORDINATE OFFICES

INSPECTION OF SUBORDINATE OFFICES/ 9.1 A Rajbhasha Shield Yojna for the year 1999- UNDERTAKINGS REGARDING THE USE OF 2000 was circulated among the PSUs/Subordinate HINDI offices of the Ministry of Mines. 7.1 In order to assess the use of Hindi in Subordinate offices/Undertakings of the Ministry PUBLICATION OF HINDI MAGAZINE of Mines, DD (Official Language) inspected IBM 10.1 The Ministry of Mines has been bringing Nagpur on 10.11.2000. Shortcomings noticed out its House Magazine named Khan Sampada were pointed to the concerned office and remedial since 1998. RAJBHASHA VISHESHANK of this measures were suggested to overcome the same. magazine was brought out on 14.9.1999 i.e. on Hindi Divas. The Kendriya Sachivalaya Hindi USE OF HINDI IN THE OFFICES/PSUs UNDER Parished New Delhi has awarded Best Magazine THE CONTROL OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES Award to this Magazine at a function on 19.11.2000. 8.1 In order to ensure the compliance of Official Language Policy in the offices/PSUs, directions were issued by the Ministry from time to time INSPECTION OF UNDERTAKINGS BY THE and progress made in usage of Hindi was closely COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT ON OFFICIAL monitored during the year. LANGUAGE 8.2 All these offices have their own Hindi 11.1 During the year 2000-2001 the Committee sections and are making their best efforts for of Parliament on Official Language inspected implementing Official Language Policy of the offices of NALCO and IBM Goa on 8.11.2000 Government in letter and spirit. and 14.1.2001 respectively regarding the progressive use of Hindi in these two undertakings 8.3 An Official Language Implementation of the Ministry of Mines. Committee under the chairmanship of the Head 88 CHAPTER X

WELFARE MEASURES

WELFARE OF SCs, WOMEN AND WEAKER of the PSUs and the Heads of the subordinate SECTIONS offices have been entrusted with the responsibility of strengthening the grievance redressal machinery 1.1 The Ministry of Mines, Subordinate offices by designating senior level officers to look after the and the Public Sector Undertakings under its job and to report directly to the respective Chief administrative control continued with the efforts Executive/Head. Quarterly reports about the to fill up the backlog vacancies in respect of SC/ grievances received and disposed of are submitted ST. The PSUs also continued the process of by these Undertakings and Subordinate Offices to identifying and implementing programmes aimed at upliftment of weaker sections of society in the the Ministry. These reports are, in turn, sent to the peripheral areas of their units/locations. A number Department of Administrative Reforms and Public of activities like community education programme, Grievances. During the year 2000-2001 (upto facilitating availability of drinking water, repair December 2000 ), 24 cases were received, out of and development of approach roads of surrounding which 11 cases have been disposed of. In addition, areas, arranging health awareness programmes, as per instructions of the Department of Personnel school health programmes and medical camps in and Training, periodic inspections are also rural areas, were undertaken by the PSUs for conducted of the working of the Public Grievances upliftment of the community surrounding their Redressal Machinery in the six Public Sector township as part of their social responsibility. Undertakings and the two sub-ordinate offices viz. (GSI and IBM) under the administrative control of REDRESSAL OF PUBLIC GRIEVANCES the Ministry. The grievance cases are also being 2.1 In pursuance of the instructions and reviewed by Secretary (Mines) in Quarterly Perfor- guidelines issued on 1.3.1988 by the Department mance Review Meetings of these organisations. of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to 2.3 In order to obviate the tendency of strengthen the internal grievance redressal Government employees to seek outside help for machinery in each Ministry/Department of the redressal of grievances relating to normal service Central Government, the Joint Secretary in the matters, the Government issued instructions in Ministry of Mines has been designated as the December, 1988 for designating Staff Grievance Director of Grievances. He has been vested with Officers in the Central Ministries/Departments and adequate powers in respect of all matters pertaining their attached and subordinate offices to deal to the grievances received in the Ministry. effectively and equitably with the grievances Whenever a grievance is found to be genuine, relating to service matters, like fair promotions, directives for appropriate corrective measures are proper medical facilities, granting timely pensionary given to the concerned executive authorities. benefits, etc. The Ministry and the subordinate 2.2 The Ministry of Mines has under its offices including the 6 PSUs under its administrative control two subordinate offices and administrative control had accordingly designated six public sector undertakings. The Chief Executives such Staff Grievance Officers also. 89 I tkjh½ I vuqcaèk Annex I ¼vuqca/k Diamond (Utilised) Minerals (Annex I contd.) ¼ewY; djksM+ #i, esa½ (Value in Rs. Crore) Unit Mineral (E) ¼vuq½ (P) 2000-01 ¼v½ 1398.30 1591.45 1740.52 1830.72 1833.39 Non-Met. Minerals 1996&97 ls 2000&01 rd egRoiw.kZ [kfutksa dk mRiknu 1996&97 ls 2000&01 rd egRoiw.kZ [kfutksa dk mRiknu 1996&97 ls 2000&01 rd egRoiw.kZ [kfutksa dk mRiknu 1996&97 ls 2000&01 rd egRoiw.kZ [kfutksa dk mRiknu 1996&97 ls 2000&01 rd egRoiw.kZ [kfutksa dk mRiknu Production of Selected Minerals, 1996-97 to 2000-01 28.43 40.05 43.88 42.14 49.89 Other met. 2717.87 3284.11 3310.20 3419.23 3608.08 Metallic Minerals 38269.3731689.03 44094.04 36497.80 44550.44 36743.02 45233.47 37226.82 55041.79 46843.62 All Minerals Fuel 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 9 1.09 7 0.81 14 1.72 12 1.34 10 1.22 000'tonnes Apatite 23 895.8133 23 11413.01 955.84 34 11745.34 23 1111.84 33 11351.26 22 1035.7660 32 11104.62 23 57.40 32 1077.00 17719.28 61 M.Tonnes M.Tonnes Lignite Peroleum (crude) 68.8427 63 2.13 70.54 26 6320 69.91 1.93 11.23 58 20 11 65.22 000'tonnes 1.90 Lead Conc 7.67 ++ 18 2.20 0.03 16 ++ 2.23 0.14 000'tonnes Asbestos 2 1.50 000'tonnes Fluorite Conc. 286 15129.60 297 17724.16 292 18405.88 300 18950.76 323 20407.18 M.Tonnes Coal 277 168.47 293 223.88 350382 251.54 21.45407 360 453 246.88 32.04 3.95 359 661 450 274.60 000'tonnes Zinc Conc. 50.26 4.87 205 470 11.30 5.89 381 369 12.98 000'tonnes 4.07 Barytes 340 4.08 000'tonnes Fire clay** Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 60761456 113.31 289.47 61082892 1515 110.36 163.57 304.55 6610 28461871 1418 121.68 152.98 176.07 282.34 6854 2683 1642 1696 134.87 172.69 177.78 7061 334.71 2442 2007 1538 141.81 148.65 000'tonnes 373.64 173.83 Bauxite 4053 000'tonnes 1565 Chromite 185.383469 181.00 1580 70.42 Kg. 189.60 2991 Gold 000'tonnes Manganese Ore 72.11 2922 71.72 2875 67.95 2992 68.92 000'tonnes Dolomite 21325 4250.61 24544 6072.46 25706 5874.03 26884 6135.69 26426 7640.1668161 M.C.M. 1479.56 75723 Natural Gas 1819.70 72230 1855.95 73475 1965.29 77683 2076.59 000'tonnes Iron Ore 31836 22.03 30994 20.95 34580 21.65 40666 17.93 38287 17.77 Carats 3905@ 241.59@ 223 385.97 199 337.75 165 295.77 149 251.35 000'tonnes Copper Conc. /kkfRod [kfut /kkfRod [kfut v/kkfRod [kfut v/kkfRod [kfut /kkfRod [kfut [kfutlHkh [kfut bdkbZb±/ku dks;ykfyXukbV ek=kkizkÑfrd xSl fe-Vu ¼iz;qDr½ fe-D;q-eh- fe-Vu ewY;isVªksfy;e¼vifj"Ñr½ ek=kk fe-Vu ckWDlkbV ewY;ØksekbVrkez lkUnz gtkj Vu ek=kkLo.kZ gtkj Vu gtkj Vu yksg v;Ld ewY;lhlk lkUnz gtkj Vu eSaxuht v;Ld fd- xzke gtkj Vu gtkj Vu ek=kktLr lkUnzvU; /kkfRod gtkj Vu [kfut ewY;v/kkfRod [kfut ek=kk,sisVkbV,LcsLVklcsjkbfVl ewY; gtkj Vu ghjk gtkj Vu MksyksekbV gtkj Vu vfXufeV~Vh¹ ¹ gtkj Vu QyqvksjkbV lkUnz gtkj Vu dSjsV gtkj Vu /kkfRod [kfut /kkfRod [kfut v/kkfRod [kfut v/kkfRod [kfut

90 Graded Minerals Unit Mineral r minerals. (E) ¼vuq½ miyC/k ekfld foojf.k;ksa ij vk/kkfjr ¼vuq½ vizSy vkèkkfjr gSa dks;yk] fyXukbV] isVªksfy;e ¼vifj"Ñr½] (P) 2000-01 ¼v½ xr o"kZ vk¡dM+s iqu% fn, x, gSa D;ksafd orZeku vHkh rd izkIr ugha gq, gSaA

® 53.28 60.58 59.08 60.29 59.58 Other Non-Met. 2464.17 2720.68 2756.70 2756.70® 2756.70® Minor Minerals 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 5 1.167 6 0.34 1.10 6 49 0.32 0.98 2.90 6 48 12 15.14 0.41 42 4.49 6 15.15 12 000'tonnes 0.41 Fluorite 4.81 4 15 0.30 000'tonnes 5.48 Kyanite 13 4.86 000'tonnes Sillimanite 97 6.51 98 9.23 95 8.95 117 11.25 117 10.03 000'tonnes Wollastonite 775 47.87103378 791 895.88 34.90 110 47.83144 1036.94 374 741 113 7.04 38.00531 59.67 1125.00 125 350 752 128 31.20 1265.06 7.89 38.61 475 51.26 127 330 872 89 1256.24 34.05 34.98 M.tonnes 57.09 482 Lime stone 000'tonnes 9.33 332 Kaolin 34.55 10 35.03 000'tonnes 528 Magnesite 0.86 40.92 513 - 40.08 000'tonnes Steatite - 000'tonnes Pyrites Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 2210 29.70 21951954 31.311341 2267 2.68 137.211540 33.83 1697 1142 3288 15.33 162.56 2.38 1451 53.50 1262 1484 2951 14.39 191.77 49.36 1718 1136 2.32 000'tonnes Gypsum 163.01 1273 18.04 1089 3153 2.31 176.54 1113 000'tonnes 21.32 Phosphorite 2602 2.22 18.21 000'tonnes tonne Silica Sand Mica rkack v;Ld ls lacaf/krA @ ks;yk ,oa fyXukbV % dks;yk fu;U=kd] dydÙkk (b) Petroleum (crude) and Natural Gas : Ministry of & (c) Minor Minerals : State Governments. (2) Data based on the returns received under MCDR, 1988 except coal, lignite, petroleum (crude), natural gas (utilised) and mino ¼[k½ isVªksfy;e ¼vifj"Ñr½ rFkk izkÑfrd xSl % eU=kky; ¼x½ xkS.k [kfut ¾ jkT; ljdkjA ux.; fdlh dkj.ko'k dks;yk [kuu esa ;fn dksbZ vfXufeVh mRiknu lfEefyr dj fy;k x;k rks mls NksM+dj ¼v½ vufUre rFkk vkbZ-ch-,e- ds ikl 2000 ls vDVwcj rd ,df=kr vk¡dM+s rFkk uoEcj ekpZ 2001 vuqekfur Note : (1) The value figures pertain to pithead value. Source : (a) Coal and Lignite : Controller, Calcutta fVIi.kh ¼1½ vk¡dM+s [kku eqgkuk ewY; crkrs gSa ¼2½ [kfut laj{k.k ,oa fodkl fu;ekoyh 1988 ds vUrxZr feyh foojf.k;ksa ij izkÑfrd xSl ¼iz;qDr½ rFkk xkS.k [kfutksa dks NksM+djA òksrµ ¼d½ d xkS.k [kfut xkS.k [kfut [kfut¶yqvksjkbV bdkbZJs.khÑr gtkj Vu ftIledsvksfyu ek=kkdk;ukbV gtkj Vu pwukiRFkj gtkj Vu ewY;eSXuslkbV gtkj Vu vHkzd eh- Vu ek=kkQkLQksjkbV gtkj Vu ik;jkbV~l gtkj Vu ewY; Vu flfydk lSaM gtkj Vu flfyeukbV gtkj Vu ek=kkfLV;VkbV gtkj Vu oksysLVksukbV gtkj Vu ewY;vU; v&/kkfRod gtkj Vu[kfut xkS.k [kfut ek=kk fe- Vu- µ fefy;u Vu] fe-D;w-eh-µ¹ ewY; fefy;e D;wfcd ehVj] fd-xzkeµ fdyks xzke ek=kk ewY; (E) Comprise recorded figures from April 2000 to October and estimated for November March 2001. (P) Provisional and based on monthly returns to the extent available with IBM. m.t.—Million tonnem.c.m.—Million cubic metreKg.—Kilogram** Excludes the production of fireclay, if any recovered incidental to coal mining ++Negligible @ — Pertains to Copper Ore 000't—Thousand tonnes (R)—Previous years figures repeated as current data have not been received yet. ++ xkS.k [kfut xkS.k [kfut

91 II tkjh½ II vuqcaèk Annex II (Natural)

¼vuqca/k ¼ewY; djksM+ #i, esa½ (Annex II contd.) (Value in Rs. Crore) Monu stones Unit Minerals 311 1 290 1 714 2 498 1 Borax Exports of Ores & Minerals, 1994-95 to 1998-99 ++ o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk fu;kZr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk fu;kZr 15832 19820 18956 20643 24622 All Minerals o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk fu;kZr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk fu;kZr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk fu;kZr * 12357* * 133* 15374 10 ** * 255 14299 * 6 11 * * * 16015 143 * 3 * * 19977 8 179 * Diamond (mostly cut) * * 8 11 143 * * Emerald 9 6 * Felspar (cut & uncut) 13 Garnet (cut & uncut) 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-1998 1998-1999 133 673 88 651 96128 478 ++ 83 76675 540 ++ 2 88 163 660 823 ++ 141 2 000 t 403 Coal 248 ++ 31660 ++ 6 265 tonne Fullers earth ++ 556 1 tonne Graphite 1264 1 74 ++ 3036 1 6679 1 5541 2 tonne Dolomite Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 18984 997210 35470 3 15 149968 30247 5 17 103925 46709 5 2449307 42495 86876 8 23 3 tonne Abrasives (natural) 84622 9894311956 14 24 tonne Bauxite 94717 328428 2734 17 1 77644 1 43770 16 1913 52631 3 1 11 67104 tonne Felspar 6661 6 20197 2 42519 2 15 38735 tonne Garnet (natural) 4 tonne Gypsum & Plaster 479569244643 231 447988 24147005 424840 326 17307635 560615 40 147856 375 47 140023490212 19 427184 624863 103 17 174118 347705 325 60 24373 216881 28 161 888324 163 183212 565825 tonne 120 4 Alumina 106232 2347003 225 33 179314 438948 15 74 tonne 295814 Barytes 149 34 492540 tonne Bentonite 84 tonne 176 Building & tonne Chromite 177674 49 207812 72 42961 22 109312 37 64955 30 tonne Ilmenite 1133000 906 1277160 1083 1172474 1139 708160 958 778643 1013 tonne Granite lHkh [kfut ,cszlho ¼izkÑfrd½,Y;wfeukcsjkbfVl Vu ckWDlkbVcsaVksukbVcksjsDl Vu bekjrh o Vu Lekjdh; iRFkj Vu ØksekbV Vu dks;ykghjk ¼eq[;r% rjk'kk½ Vu MksyksekbVejdr gtkj Vu Vu QsyLikjQsyLikj ¼rjk'kk rFkk fcuk rjk'kk½ Vu QqylZ vFkZxkusZV ¼rjk'ks o fcuk rjk'ks½ xkusZV ¼izkÑfrd½ Vu xszukbVxszQkbV ¼izkÑfrd½ Vu Vu ftIle o IykLVjbyseukbV Vu Vu Vu Vu [kfut bdkbZ ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY;

92 stones NES common salts) bearing) Unit Minerals *Quantity figures are not given due to partial coverage, Value, figures, however, have full coverage. N E S :Source Note Elsewhere Specified. : Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics, Calcutta. 29 19 17 10 17 Other Minerals - - - - - 52630 27 25708 12 tonne Natural gas * 217 * 245 * 346 * 438 * 685 Prec. & semi prec. 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-1998 1998-1999 898200 1 ++ 1473 145 ++ 3 1375 221 ++ 1 153 1083 1 2 5880 2034 1 2 tonne tonne Rock Phosphate Red Oxide 86601652 22005 6241 1 5 2 866 1896 10469 1 3 3 2227 1875 10139 2 2 39603 615 7810 1384 12 11240 1 3 1 tonne 1669 Kaolin 9687 1380 162333 3 1 7399 1 tonne tonne Magnesite 25756 Mang. Dioxide (elect.) 1238 3 179800 7 2066 8955 1 7 36137 1711 3 7 6743 11 6744 2059 2 25356 5 16 1581 tonne 3 12 11582 Rutile 15595 2428 2 8 10 1604 tonne 16977 4 Silica sand 1547 5 11 3611 7939 3 tonne Sodium Nitrate 14 6 tonne tonne Sulphur Wollastonite. Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 26062 1298 31719 1721 27627 170673252 2949630074 92 1770 39 59312 22274 33776 161537982 90 000 t Iron Ore 47 66839 7 29360 108 72327 74694 47 1424315 47892 130 42172 69800 7 6350484 10 111 50245 32523 tonne Marble 16224 3227783 70 tonne 5 97245 Mica 10 5 26478 32045 45 3041320500 69755 4 19 13 9 tonne 18364 Qartz (Natural) 54 99200 140 66045 ++ 5 14 13367 27360 31239 57 88131 4 30 12 tonne 87 Sand (excl. metal 32226 92364 tonne Slate 15 92 tonne Steatite. 30921 27 tonne Zinc ores & conc. 299584 4 199855276598 4 35 236529 46640 30 7 309846 231693 48 259194 8 219319141107 43 166963 8 10 tonne Lime stone 57759 19 tonne Manganese Ore 4 19037 3 35822 4 21254 4 tonne Salts (other than vkDlkbM Vu

ykSg v;Lddsvksfyupwuk iRFkjeSXuslkbV g- Vu eSaXuht Mk; ¼fo|qrna'kh½ Vu eSaxuht v;Ld Vu laxejej Vu vHkzdizkÑfrd xSl Vu cgqewY; o vèkZ tM+kÅ iRFkj ¼vfou½ Vu DokVZt ¼izkÑfrd½ Vu jsM vkWDlkbM Vu jkWd QkWLQsV Vu #Vkbyued ¼vke Vu ds vykok½ ckyw ¼èkkrqe; Vu ckyw dks NksM+dj½ Vu flfydk lSaM Vu LysV Vu lksfM;e ukbVjsVLVh;VkbV Vu xaèkd Vu oksysLVksukbVtLr v;Ld o lkUnz Vu vU; [kfut Vu Vu ¹ek=kk ds vk¡dM+s va'kr% lekfgr fd, tkus dkj.k ugha fn, x, gSa] Vu Vu ijUrq ewY; ds vk¡dM+s iw.kZr% lekfgr gSaA vfou % vU;=k fofu£n"V ugha òksr % Mh- th- lh- vkbZ o ,l- dydÙkkA [kfut bdkbZ ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY; ek=kk ewY;

93 III tkjh½ III vuqcaèk Annex III ¼vuqca/k ¼ewY; djksM+ #i, esa½ (Annex III contd.) (Value in Rs. Crore) Unit Mineral Imports of Ores & Minerals, 1994-95 to 1998-99 19366 23660 34286 34655 37349 All Minerals o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk vk;kr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk vk;kr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk vk;kr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk vk;kr o"kZ 1994&95 ls 1998&99 rd v;Ldksa vkSj [kfutksa dk vk;kr 2 ++ 13* 4960 1 252 * 6874 4 * 606 10183 9 * 2465 12087 28 tonne Colbalt Ore & Conc. * 15556 Diamond (uncut) 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-1998 1998-1999 448 2 19384 66960 60096477 132 2 87934 1 774553 159 588 296110 2 1 570 1 tonne Copper Ore & Conc. 823 424 1037 4 1 1 1081 1429 913 3 2 1 694 3104 2577 3 4 tonne 3 Graphite (Natural) tonne 4826 Granite 6 tonne Kaolin 7771 223197 11527 2 28 3397 9920 3 261439 13849 2883 2 391094 3 110308091 ++ 1384 8596 34 54 2651 tonne 3 Alumina 5 1 4414 * 8151523 67 202 4 214 2 tonne Ball clay ++ 879 393 * 319 145 2 1 ++ 21764 853 2410 * 125 6 5 tonne tonne Dolomite 92 Cryolite & Chiolite 372 77 * 149 42 25 000 t Emerald Iron Ore Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 70171 11621634 8192425655 145 710739 29 2036 71590 77498 38031 12513 146 26 2691 45 61474 27177 22667 3175 121 14 3106 76094 32 32245 6439 159 3179461781 tonne Asbestos 3709 16 19 39 16537 59026 39097 53627 355613132 000 t 20 Coal tonne 55 25 Bauxite tonne 1 Borax 5466632269 23185 28 29 2 39135 14625 10146 19 19 72352 3 52428 16254 38 72 tonne Fluorspar 40289 4 14627 49 10 10679 tonne Gypsum & Plaster 15 tonne Lead Ore & Conc. 652357 189 1177493 405 1237320 426 2275274 721 1569401 565 tonne Coke 631918 32 964436 55 1030581 69 1186240 79 1377594 98 tonne Limestone Vu ¼izkÑfrd½ lHkh [kfut lHkh [kfut lHkh [kfut [kfut,Y;wfeuk,LcsLVkWl bdkbZcky Dys ek=kkckWDlkbVcksjsDl Vu ewY;dks;yk Vu ek=kkdksckYV v- rFkk lkUnz Vu dksd Vu Vu ewY;rkacz v- rFkk lkUnz Vu Øk;ksykbV rFkk fpykbV ek=kk g- Vu ghjk ¼fcuk rjk'kk½ Vu Vu ewY;MksyksekbV Vu ejdr ek=kkQywvksLikjxszQkbV ewY; Vu xszukbV ek=kkftIle o IykLVj Vu ykSg v;Ld ewY; dsvksfyu Vu lhlk v;Ld ,oa lkUnz Vu pwuk iRFkj Vu g- Vu Vu Vu lHkh [kfut lHkh [kfut

94 z & Others (electrolytic) precious stones NES metal bearing) & Conc. Unit Mineral value figures, however, have full coverage * Quantity figures not given due to partial coverage, N E S : Not Elsewhere Specified Source : Directorate General of Commercial intelligence & Statistics, Calcutta 36 26 42 57 40 Other Minerals 0 0* 0 99 0 * 116 0 0 * 186 2 * ++ 1761 188 4 * tonne Natural Gas 195 Precious & Semi- 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-1998 1998-1999 124 7 214 9602 442 1 7 1745 346838 4 8 9 903 405 481 1 8 7 1432 tonne Mica 315 3 1697 5 3 440 tonne Sand (excl. 4 210 3 tonne Tungston Ores 10203607 3 509 4 3689 32075 4 35 818 2760 1983 4 48 3 13461501 1418 5065 7 36 21149 1699 6 2015 4343 11 520 10 tonne3751 Manganese Dioxide 1441 46 5 1 tonne 1131 52 Manganese Ore 16 815 6290 19 2478 tonne Nickel Ore & Conc. 77 1 30 3925 7791 5016 57 5 27 11545 2893 144 86 4 2 tonne 7504 tonne Sodium Nitrite Tin Ore & Conc. 68 tonne Vanadium Ores Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value Qty. Value 19464 11 3213327349 19 10316 46291 27357 11540 39 33710 23136 18555 34399 20 15825 21956 39686 14906 23 000 t tonne Petroleum (crude) Marbal 49905 60 39516 40 42661 56 31776 51 62668 88 tonne Zinc Ores & Conc. 103416 107 117974 137 66954 82 57188 73 42102 57 tonne Magnesite 2540138 468 2443753 5241600811 2038153 428 477 1543503 2667811 484 661 1543503 3099453 325 834 tonne 1617847 Rock phosphate 353 1583361 282 tonne Sulphur ijUrq ewY; ds vk¡dM+s iw.kZr% lekfgr gSaA % ek=kk ds vk¡dM+s va'kr% lekfgr fd, tkus dkj.k ugha fn, x, gSa] [kfuteSaXuslkbVeSXuht Mk;vkDlkbM¼bySDVªksykbfVd½ bdkbZeSaxuht v;Ld Vu ek=kklaxejej Vu vHkzd ewY; Vu izkÑfrd xSlfudsy v;Ld vkSj lkUnz ek=kk Vu Vu ewY;cgqewY; o vèkZ Vu Vu tM+kÅ iRFkj ¼vfou½ ek=kkjkWd QkLQsVckyw ¼èkkrqe; ewY;ckyw dks NksM+dj½ lksfM;e ukbVjkbV ek=kk Vu xaèkd Vu fVu v;Ld o lkUnz ewY; Vu VaxLVu v;Ld ek=kko lkUnz Vu osusfM;e v;Ld ewY; o vU; Vu Vu tLr v;Ld o lkUnz Vu vU; [kfut Vu vfou % vU;=k fofu£n"V ugha òksr % Mh- th- lh- vkbZ o ,l- dydÙkkA * isVªksfy;e ¼vifj"Ñr½ gtkj Vu

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