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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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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

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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.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT

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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.

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.

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2.2.1 Location of the Project

Fig. 2.1: Location of the Project

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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.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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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,

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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.

Two fault zones have been identified in the area. The area is traversed by one seasonal nullah on the eastern side blowing towards N-W forming part of the regional dendritic pattern.

The Lime Stone is moderately hard, compact & Grey in colour. The calcium content varies from 42% to 53% with MgO 0.40% to 3.7%.

3.4.3 Dolomite

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3.4.4 Shale

The shale band is exposed in the Northern & Western end of the lease area. It exhibits marine and gray to purple in colour, compact less laminated & slaty. These shale bands are exposed at different places.

Considering the all technical and practical constraints such as lease boundary and also 7.50 as safety barrier all along the lease periphery and estimation of reserves has been calculated and the same will be given in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2: Details of Reserve Estimation

Grade wise reserves Qty of Qty of Category of in Ts. UNFC Geo Mineable Limestone Reserves Saleable Unsalable Code reserves reserves in Ts. Reserves Reserves in in Ts. in Ts. in Ts. Ts.

Proved (Measured 111 29617280 26655552 25322774 1332777 Reserves) Probable (Indicated 121 & 14808640 13327776 12661389 666389 Reserves) 222

Total --- 44425920 39983328 37984163 1999166 Note: Geological Reserves = Mineable Reserves + Blocked Reserves

3.5 Method of Mining

Mining operation is carried out by open cast semi-mechanized method. The benches are formed both along and across the formation by keeping 3.0 Mtrs height and 6.0 Mtrs wide with slope angle of about 280 during mining scheme and life period. The conceptual pit slope brought down to 380 by reducing the width of the benches. Jack hammer drilling with special gelatin blasting technology will be used. Blasted material is manually loaded in 10 Ts, tipper & transported to the respective yard.

The proposed mining operation is carrying out by open cast OTFN category. The mining operations will be starting from the existing working pit located towards Eastern part of the Lease area by keeping bench height of 6Mtrs & 8Mtrs wide. The present working will be extended laterally and depth wise to achieve the targeted

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3.5.1 Extent of Mechanism

The projected average annual handling including ore and waste rock is to an extent of 1,53,252 tonnes. The adequate total handling capacity of loading units will be deployed. For hauling proposed quantities of ore and waste, the requirement is met with a fleet of 40 nos. of hired tippers of 10 tons capacity each.

3.5.3 Loading

Loading will be done with the help of excavators end loaders in to the tippers.

3.5.4 Transportation

Blasting will be done with the help of jack hammer. There after the material is loaded into tippers of 10.0 tonnes capacity with the help of the excavator. The loaded material is transported to the respective yards. Further the finished products are transported to customer by their vehicles.

Mine

Drilling

Blasting

Transportation

Figure 3.1: Flow Chart Showing the Mining Operation

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3.6 Top Soil

During the proposed scheme period of next 5 years the generation black cotton top soil will be about 20,520 Ts. This will be stored in the top soil preservation yard. Out of 20,520 Ts of top soil 60% will be utilized by the adjacent patta land owners and the remaining 40% will be stacked in the top soil preservation yard and it is utilized for afforestation purpose.

The topsoil generated during mining activity, it will be removed separately and stacked within the mine area earmarked for the same and the same be utilized for plantation.

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CHAPTER – 4

SITE ANALYSIS

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CHAPTER 4 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Introduction

The Mine location has been so chosen that is close to the main road, it is also close to broad gauge railway line and nearer to the ports like Goa, Mangalore-Mumbai, so that transportation to various sites of finished products is easy and economical.

4.2 Criteria for Selection

The parameters that play a major role in site selection are as follows:

4.2.1 Land Availability

The nature of land for core plant must satisfy the following major criteria.

 Flatness Preferable flat or gentle natural slope of land to avoid excessive earthwork.  Stability Geological, Geotechnical stability for economic foundation.  Flooding Risk Magnitude of runoff from surrounding areas and risk of flash flooding to be minimized.  Type of land Preferably non-residential, non-irrigated with no forest land and minimum of irrigated/cultivated land.  Habitations Area with large population should be away from plant location. Displacement of habitants should be avoided or minimized.

4.2.2 Infrastructure Requirements

Infrastructures like rest shelter, road, equipments, weigh bridge are existing, its details are given in the Mining Plan. These are sufficient for the proposed production schedule.

 Availability of land  Rail/road accessibility  Availability of raw materials and proximity to source  Availability of water and proximity to source  Environmental consideration

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4.2.3 Transportation Logistics

The plant location has been so chosen that is close to the main road and broad gauge railway line so that transportation to various sites of finished products is easy and economical.

4.3 Salient Features of the Site Chosen at Badami

There are many favorable factors, economical and environmental, for the site located at Neerbhudihal Village and falls in the Toposheet No. 47P/12 which is enclosed as Drawing – 1.

4.4 Location and Accessibility

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CHAPTER – 5

PLANNING BRIEF

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CHAPTER 5

PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Infrastructural & Off-Site Facilities

The limestone and dolomite mine will have the following Infrastructural & Offsite Facilities.

5.1.1 Facilities

The major infrastructure facilities required for the proposed limestone and dolomite mine is as follows -

 Water Supply  Power Supply  Transportation Facilities  Other Facilities

5.1.2 Off-site Facilities

 Main Ware House  Laboratory  Maintenance Shop  Vehicle Maintenance Shop  Administrative Building  Technical Building  Guest House  Canteen  Water Facilities  First Aid  Fire Fighting systems  Road Weigh Bridge  Car / Scooter Parking  Fire Protection system  Permanent Storm Water System  Sanitary Sewer system

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5.1.3 Water Facilities

There is no water required for mining activities and domestic water requirement will be fulfilled by Bore well / Dug well within mine lease area.

5.1.3.1 Water Conservation Measures

In this mining activity there is no utilization of water for the process. The requirement is for drinking and domestic purposes and that shall be met through the bore well /dug well within the lease area. Other requirement is for plantation work undertaken and dust suppression.

The domestic effluent will be treated in the CPCB Approved Soak Pit and Septic Tank.

5.1.3.2 Rainwater Drainage

Adequate rainwater drainage system consisting of open drains has been envisaged to keep the entire plant free from water logging. Depending upon the available contours, the number of drainage out fall and extent of open drains etc., will be decided. The surface runoff will be collected in the rainwater harvesting pond.

5.1.3.3 Sanitary Sewage

Wastewater from canteen and office will be treated in CPCB Approve Soak Pit and Septic Tank and waste will be dried and the same will be used as manner for plantation.

5.1.4 Power Supply

Power Supply will be met from State Electricity Board.

5.1.5 Transportation

The mine is also close to the main road, broad gauge railway line and nearer to the ports like Goa, Mangalore-Mumbai, Karwar and other, so that transportation to various sites of finished products is easy and economical.

5.1.5.1 Internal Transportation

The final product is sent through trucks covered by tarpaulin to stock yard.

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According to requirement on production, transportation and maintenance & repair, two kinds of road (circle type and road having end) are arranged that link traffic systems in surrounding area. Access roads shall be available to every main shop and every place for maintenance & repair.

Internal transportation of materials like scrap, spares, etc among various shops will be carried out by vehicles belonging to the plant. Internal transportation of in- process material and disposal of waste materials will also be done by road.

Road vehicles of different types have been envisaged in adequate number to take care of the transport requirement.

5.1.6 Other Facilities

5.1.6.1 Fire Fighting Facilities

Many working premises in the mine have hazardous and fire prone environment. To protect the working personnel, equipment and machineries, fire-fighting measures have been planned.

5.1.5.2 Fire Protection Facilities

In order to combat any occurrence of fire in mine lease area.

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CHAPTER – 6

ORGANISATION AND MANPOWER

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ORGANISATION AND MANPOWER

1.6 Manpower

Efficient management of the unit requires judicious manpower planning, selection of Qualified and experienced personnel and appropriate organizational structure, clearly defining functions and responsibility of managerial and supervisory staff.

The manpower requirement in accordance with the targeted production of plant operation has been estimated on the following consideration:-

 The estimated production and productivity level which is achievable in various sections of the plant with the proposed plant and machineries.  The total number of personnel required to perform various duties associated with the different processing steps.

A preliminary estimate of the manpower requirement allowing for leave, absenteeism, sickness and holidays for smooth and efficient operation of various sectors of the plant has been prepared purely on technical and managerial grounds primarily to indicate the order of manpower requirement. It would be emphasized that manpower requirement will have to be reviewed at time of commissioning of the plant. Further, implementation of industrial laws and regulations and location factors of labour employment will also have to be considered. In order to operate and maintain plant facilities, including its technical general administration needs, estimated manpower requirement is estimated to be 62 persons.

Company has already appointed key personnel for the project. The Company has also appointed many middle and junior level staff who will work to complete the project within the schedule time frame. Least difficulty is expected in case of unskilled person as the same is available in plenty in Karnataka. It may be mentioned that the company shall be appointing skilled, experienced and semiskilled manpower requirement in connection with this industry by recruiting people from all parts of the Country.

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6.2 Training

Selected executives, key operating, technical and maintenance staff will undergo specific training in equipment supplier’s associated mines. Other operating & maintenance staff will be trained at site, and will include

 Company orientation for all employees  Safety training for all employee  Specific job training for all employees  Trade and basic educational training for selected employee

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CHAPTER – 7

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 Introduction

There is no sanctuary, national park or archeological monuments within study area of 10 km radius of the proposed site. There is also no Reserved/Protected Forests within the 10 Kms radius of the mine. The mine is adopted fully mechanized, efficient pollution control devices to bring down the emission/discharge of pollutants within the acceptable norms stipulated by the environmental legislations.

7.2 Environmental Issues

This section covers

 The genesis of pollution,  Principal sources of pollution,  The nature of pollution  Proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory requirements of gaseous emissions, waste water discharge characteristics, noise level etc.  For environmental management purpose in connection with the mining activities.

Pollution prevention and control measures for each of the section are enumerated below:

7.3 Pollution Control Measures

7.3.1 Air pollution control

The measures to control the air pollution will ensure the ambient air quality standards as laid down by Central Pollution Control Board. The roads inside the lease area will be asphalted to reduce the dust emissions.

7.3.2 Water Pollution Control

The pollutants present in the waste water will be reduced to acceptable levels by adoption of the following schemes:

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 There is no water required for mining activity.  Domestic waste water will be treated in the CPCB Approve Soak Pit and Septic Tank.  Storm Water Drainage –

 Storm water drainage system shall consist of well-designed open surface drains network so that all the storm water is efficiently drained off without any water logging.  Based on the rainfall intensity of the proposed area drainage system shall be designed on the basis of the storm water flow and the depth available at the out fall point so as to ensure no back flow.  Storm water drains shall be provided on both sides of roads. Rectangular drains shall be provided based on the quantity of storm water to be conveyed and depth limitations.  For crossing roads, culverts shall be provided.

7.3.3 Noise Pollution Control

Various measures proposed to reduce noise pollution include reduction of noise at source, provision of acoustic lagging for the equipment and suction side silencers, selection of low noise equipment, isolation of noisy equipment from working personnel. In some areas where due to technological process, it is not feasible to bring down the noise level within acceptable limits, personnel working in these areas will be provided with noise reduction aid such as ear muffler and also the duration of exposure of the personnel will be limited as per the norms.

7.3.4 Waste Material Management

The waste rock is mainly is the rock generated due to mine loss during the course of mine operation which will amounts to 5% of the total production. The waste so generated is non-toxic in nature. The site chosen for disposal of waste rock lies within the mine area. This area is pre determined for its barrenness.

About 1,53,252 tonnes of waste is going to generate during the entire life of the mine. This waste is mainly weathered rock, intercalated waste and the waste generated due to incidental to the mining activities.

The waste material generated at this mine will be partly used for road construction / repair work, filling wherever it is necessary within and nearby mine. While the

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7.3.5 Green Belt

Adequate green belt is being provided all around the lease area and inside the lease area. Locally available types of trees, which are resistant to pollutants is being planned.

7.4 Quality Control

A chemical laboratory and quality control department will be planned to meet the routine necessities of the operative units of the plant for maintaining product quality and the targeted productivity.

The activities of this department will comprise:

 Collection and preparation of samples.  Testing of raw materials and other process inputs.  Inspection, testing and quality certification of finished products (pigs).  Feed-back assistance to main production units to ensure control of process.  Parameters and to take timely corrective measures.  Assessment of process irregularities and in-plant failures standardization of process norms.

7.4.1 Sampling

All samplings will be done by manual method. For raw material testing sample will be collected from stockyard and belt conveyor carrying raw materials. Sampled materials will be transported to the laboratory for preparation and tests.

7.4.2 Sample Transportation

Transportation of samples from sampling sites to the laboratory for preparation and testing will be done manually.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ANALYSIS

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CHAPTER 8

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Project Schedule

Scheme of Mining Including Progressive Mine Closure Plan prepared and approved Under Rule 22(4)/Rule 24A Mineral Concession Rules, 1960/Rule 10 of MCDR’ 88/Rule 12(2) of MCDR, 88.

8.2 Cost Estimate

Since the project requires heavy earth moving machineries such as excavators, drilling machines with compressors, dumpers/tippers. Approximate cost towards the same would be about Rs. 165 Lakhs.

8.3 Economic viability of the project

There is good demand in inland and outside countries for limestone and dolomite. Hence project will be viable.

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CHAPTER – 9

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

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CHAPTER 9

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

9.1 Recommendations

The occupation of the local villages of the area is agricultural. The mining activities in this belt will benefit to the local people both directly and indirectly. The direct beneficiaries will be those who get employed in the mines as skilled and un-skilled workers. The indirect beneficiaries will be those who are open small business to sell goods required by the residents whose “Per Capita” income will be enhances by the mining activities and thereby their purchasing power. In the long run a lot of social goods are expected in the comparatively backwards area when the inhabitant will be sent their children to school.

Mining activity improves the economics status of the people working in this project. Overall improvement will be expected in local area. Few labors will get employment and the State Government and Village Panchayat will get royalty due to mining activities.

As the project proponents commit to protect Environment from pollution in various activity of the mining operation can be abated effectively.

Analysis of Proposal can be concluded as follows:

 There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very minimum.  There will be no major environmental impact due to proposed Granite/Building Stone mining. This operation doesn’t need relocation of any habitats.  The project provides employment opportunities to the people of surrounding area, in turn helps in improving the economic status of the present population.  Also there are many similar mine operations working in the vicinity.  Further, the firm has obtained Consent to operate from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).

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