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1 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER – 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Limestone and dolomite Mine 1 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 2 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 About the Company / Proponent M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited (MML) has been a dynamic player in the Mining field and has been responsible for the efficient harnessing of these resources. MML has been involved in the Mining Business since 1966 and today is a recognized name in the industry with high competent and scientific methods to its credit. Capitalizing on this natural resource of Karnataka and acting as an agent of the Government has made MML a vital link in the Local as well as Global trade relations. MML work with sufficient infrastructure that is designed to optimize time and effort. Retaining quality standards is a priority to ensure that we satisfy our clients from all over the world. MML is having 17 quarries, 45 mines, 38 years of experience, Eco-Friendly exploration and Mining technologies. Background, Aims and Achievements of the Organization M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, a fully owned Company of Government of Karnataka was established in the year 1966 by taking over the assets of the erstwhile Board of Mineral Development. The Company is registered under the Companies Act 1956. Initially, the Company had confined its activities to exploration, production and marketing of the various minerals available in the State. The prominent minerals which were the main resource of the Company were Chromite, Manganese and Iron Ore. The Company is one of the major producers of Iron Ore, Chromite, Magnesite, Clay Limestone, and Dolomite in the State. Keeping in view the demand in the international market for the different colours of granite blocks available in the State, the Company had entered into the area of production and marketing of granite blocks of different colours available in Kanakapura, Hassan, Chamarajnagar and Ilkal Sectors. During the year 1982 – 1983, the Company had taken up diversification programmes to expand its activities. Under this programme, the Company had established a Stoneware Pipe producing unit in Bageshpura, Hassan District and also started a 100% export oriented unit for 2 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 3 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. cutting and polishing of granite blocks in Hassan Industrial Area during the year 1984 – 85. Mysore Minerals Limited is headed by the Managing Director. The other Officers are Executive Director, Chief Administrative and Vigilance Officer, Controller of Finance & Accounts, General Manager (Mkt), Company Secretary and staff assisting the Managing Director. Mysore Minerals Limited has 45 mining leases and 27 quarry leases in different parts of Karnataka and has provided gainful employment to 1252 employees. 1.2 Proposed Project The mine location has been chosen close to the main road. The site lies in the village of Neerbhudihal of Badami Taluk. The average elevation varies from 543 to 560 mtrs MSL. MSL with geographically located at Latitude 16°7'30″ to 16°8'15″ Longitude 75°30'41″ to 75°32'50″. Two roads passing through the area. The road from Jalageri to Kaladagi passing through the Eastern Side & another road from Neerbhudihal to Chikkashellikere passing through the Western Side of the Lease area. The nearest Railway station in Bagalkot at about 25 kms. The site is near to the historical town called Badami in Karnataka State. Hence the transportation to various sites of finished products is easy and economical. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 165 Lakhs. 3 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 4 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER – 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT Limestone and dolomite Mine 4 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 5 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT 2.1 About Project Proponent M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited (MML) has been a dynamic player in the Mining field and has been responsible for the efficient harnessing of these resources. MML has been involved in the Mining Business since 1966 and today is a recognized name in the industry with high competent and scientific methods to its credit. Capitalizing on this natural resource of Karnataka and acting as an agent of the Government has made MML a vital link in the Local as well as Global trade relations. MML work with sufficient infrastructure that is designed to optimize time and effort. Retaining quality standards is a priority to ensure that we satisfy our clients from all over the world. MML is having 17 quarries, 45 mines, 38 years of experience, Eco-Friendly exploration and Mining technologies. 2.2 Identification of Project The mine site is located in Neerbhudihal Village, Badami Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka State over an area of 208 Ha. The land is Private Patta land and does not involve any forest land. The salient features of the project are given in Table 2.1. Table 2.1: Salient Features of the Project Total Area 208 Ha Water Requirement 50 m3/day Source of Water Bore well /Dug well within the mine site Source of Power State Electricity Board Manpower 158 personnel Toposheet No. 47P/12 Latitude 75°30'41″ to 75°32'50″ Longitude 16°7'30″ to 16°8'15″ Nearest Railway station Bagalkot Railway Station at 25 Km from the site. 5 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 6 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. 2.2.1 Location of the Project Fig. 2.1: Location of the Project 6 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 7 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. 2.3 Nature and Size of the Project Size of Operation: The total mine lease area is 208 Ha, to operate the mining operations permission is already obtained from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). It is proposed to carryout limestone and dolomite operation with a maximum production of 1,50,000 tonnes/year. 2.4 Employment Generation It is proposed to deploy 62 members from nearby villages on a day-today, taking 25 working days in a month with a total of 250 working days in a year. The Table below gives the details of employee hired for the proposed project. 2.5 Cost Estimate The total Project cost including machineries such as excavators, drilling machines with compressors, dumpers/tippers. Approximate cost towards the same would be about Rs. 100 Lakhs. 7 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 8 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER – 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Limestone and dolomite Mine 8 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 9 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. CHAPTER 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Location Project Proponent: M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited Mailing Address: Mr. Mr. H. Sanjeeve Gowda, GM – Environment (A Govt. of Karnataka U/T), TTMC Building, ‘A’ Block, 5th Floor, BMTC Shanthinagar, Bangalore - 560 027, Karnataka State. Proposed Project Location: Sy. No. 88,90,91,93,84,85,86,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,21,22,26,27,31,2,23A,23,25,28,29,30 74,4,24A,24B,34 of Neerbudhihal Village, Badami Taluk, Bagalkot District, Karnataka State. Total Extent: 208 ha Type of Land: Private Patta Land. 3.2 Alternative Sites No alternative sites are considered as the chosen site founds suitable in all the aspects. 3.3 Process Description The Mining operation is carried out in different stages. A flow chart depicting the operations is shown in Figure 3.1. 3.4 Local Geology The mine area falls in Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 47/P/12 & P/8. The general strike direction of the limestone deposit is east to ENE direction dipping towards at an angle of 30° to 50° North Easternly. The lease area forms a part of Kaladgi series. The following geological stratigraphic sequence is identified for this region is given Table 3.1. Table 3.1: Geological stratigraphic sequence is identified for this region Laterite, Deccan trap, Shale, Quartzites, Upper Kaladgi Shale and Slates, Lower Kaladgi High calcium limestone, Dolomite and siliceous, 9 Prepared By METAMORPHOSISSM Project Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru 10 Pre-feasibility Report for Limestone and Dolomite Mine of M/s. Mysore Minerals Limited, Bagalkot. Limestone, Quartzites Dolerite Dyke, Dharwar Banded Ferruginous quartzite, Chlorite schist The following local geology as observed in the lease area is as follows: Black cotton Soil Limestone Dolomite Shale. 3.4.1 Black Cotton Soil Part of the area is covered by black cotton soil thickness varying from 1-2mtrs. It is black in colour and suitable for agriculture purpose. 3.4.2 Limestone The Lime Stone deposit is located on a plane ground gently sloping towards the North. The RL of the area is between 543 to 560Mtrs MSL. The general strike of the formation is almost East-West with dip varying from 300 to 600 North. The prominent Grey Lime Stone Exposure occurs as elongated bands underlying Dolomites. The Lime Stone beds are generally intercalated with shale and Dolomites with pitted appearance and pot holes as seen on the surface. The average thickness of Grey Lime Stone is 120Mtrs as per drill hole data.