PRE - FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR OBTAINING
PRIOR ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE
For Black Trap Quarry of Laxmi Quarry Works MINING ACTIVITY – CATEGARY “B2” UNDER THE EIA NOTIFICATION – 2006 AMENDED ON 15/01/2016
To, District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Aaravalli district
Proposed quarry located at S. No. 371/1 Paiki, Area 1.30.63 hect. At Vill: Rajpur, Tal: Dhansura, Dist.: Aravalli
April - 2018
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INDEX
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
NO. NO.
1. Executive Summary 3
2. Introduction of the project/ Background information 4
3. Project Description 7
4. Site Analysis 14
5. Planning Brief Planning Concept 17
6. Proposed Infrastructure 19
7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan 20
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 20
9. Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations) 21
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List of Annexures
No. TITLE
I. Order & Deed of lease renewal from district office.
II. Lease Renewal Application from district office
III. Leasse ID Proof
IV. Lease agreement
V. 7/12 Land Record
VI. Lease allocation map
List of Plates
Plate No. TITLE
1. Lease Location Plan
2. Satellite Image Plan
3. Contour Plan
4. Village location plan
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1. Executive Summary
The proposed project is categorized under “B2” category (Open cast mining of minor
minerals, mining lease area <5 hectare) as the lease area is 1.30.63 ha. Project can be
considered at District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli
district.
The lease area of Black trap Mine of Laxmi Quarry Works (Survey no. 371/1 Paiki) is
situated near Village - Rajpur, Taluka - Dhansura, District – Aravalli, State - Gujarat.
Laxmi Quarry Works had been given renewal via order no. AGM /Q.L. /Renew /3826
/1937-42, on dated 07/07/2001 over an area of 1.30.63 ha for mining of mineral Black
Trap. Lease deed was executed on dated 03/05/2001 for the period of 10 years. Lease
period was completed in 2011. Thereafter lessee applied for the 2nd Renewal on dated
01/06/2011 for the period of 10 years in the same area. As the lessee was late in
applying for renewal, the application had been rejected by district office. Now leassee
has applied for fresh grant of quarry lease over the same area. The lease area comprises
wholly of Private Land (1.30.63 ha). Proposed rate of production is 1,50,000 TPA. The
project cost is Rs. 50,00,000. The expected life of mine will be 06 years, Basalt (Black
Trap) deposits are source for demand in construction work in all sectors. Laxmi basalt
deposits are huge source of for construction works in Aravalli and surrounding
districts.
As per the statuary obligation this project needs environmental clearance from District
Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli district. For grant of
lease and to start quarrying operations (production) Accordingly we are herewith
submiting form 1 m, pre-feasibility report and copy of Approved mining plan, to the
District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority of Aaravalli district for
issuing environmental clearance, as per EIA, September 14.2006 notification and
amendment dated 15-Jan-2016.
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2. Introduction of the project/ Background information
Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy of
mining lease/ letter of intent should be given.
2.1 The lease area of Black trap Mine of Laxmi Quarry Works (Survey no. 371/1 Paiki) is
situated near Village - Rajpur, Taluka - Dhansura, District - Aravalli (Gujarat). Laxmi
Quarry Works had been renewal order no. AGM/Q.L./Renew/3826/1937-42, on dated
07/07/2001 over an area of 1.30.63 ha for mining of mineral Black Trap. Lease deed
was executed on dated 03/05/2001 for the period of 10 years. Lease period was
completed in 2011. Thereafter lessee applied for the 2nd Renewal on dated 01/06/2011
for the period of 10 years in the same area. The lease area comprises wholly of Private
Land (1.30.63 ha). This is a partly mined out area with existing application for quarry
lease which is worked upon by open cast semi-mechanized method. Proposed rate of
production is 1,50,000 TPA. The project cost is Rs. 50,00,000. The expected life of
mine will be 06 years,
2.2 Brief description of nature of the project.
The existing mine will provide 1,50,000 TPA of Black trap mineral by opencast semi-
mechanized method. The lease area is 1.30.63 ha. Lease area is totally Private Land.
The total mineral reserves available here are 15,16,660 MT. The expected life of mine
is 06 years. Total overburden generated during the life of mine will be about 1,86,148
tons, which will be used to fill the voids generated due to excavated pits. The backfilled
area will be reclaimed by plantation. The excavated mineral is sent to crushing plant
for sizing and sorting. At the conceptual stage total 1.30.63 ha area will be excavated
out of which 0.13.06 hec. will be backfilled and reclaimed by plantation. Water
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requirement for project for domestic use, dust suppression and plantation will be 6.0
KLD which will be met through tube well situated outside the lease area.
2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and/or region.
Basalt is used as a construction aggregates worldwide. Basalt is used as aggregate
material in infrastructure projects.
Need for the Project
Primary Secondary
Primary Needs: -
1. Proposed quarry is located at Rajpur, Taluka Dhansura, and Dist. Aravalli. It will
contribute in enhancing state production of Blacktrap mineral. The proposed
capacity of this project is 1,50,000 TPA.
2. Basalt is essential construction of building and infrastructure projects.
Secondary Needs: -
Project will generate employment to near by villagers. Also it will add up benfit to the
existing transportation business.
Importance to the country and region:-
In India, mining Industry contributes significantly to its economy. The GDP (Gross
Domestic Product) contribution of mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but
total industrial sector contributes around 05% to 11%.Even small scaled mining
contributes 6% to the entire cost of minerals production. The working mine contribute
in the State’s minerals production and improve the GDP with a positive & important
effect on the region.
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2.4 Demand-Supply Gap.
As black trap is used as aggregate material in infrastructure projects, the demand of
black trap is increasing day by day. In past, demand was not much but now a days due
to rapid industrialization and urbanization its demand increasing with pace of time. At
present, demand of black trap is more than the supply.
2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous production.
There is no import of Black Trap at present in India. India especially the Deccan Platue
has huge source of Black Trap and has a great demand in the local market. The
indigenously produced machinery will be used and the excavated mineral will be for
domestic market.
2.6 Export Possibility.
There are no export possibilities from the proposed mining activity.
2.7 Domestic / export Markets.
Crushed basalt is used for railroad ballast, aggregate in highway construction and
building construction. Domestically there is huge demand for basalt as many
infrastructure projects are going on.
2.8 Employment generation (Direct and Indirect) due to project
Direct Employment
Manager: - 1 Nos.
Mine Workers: - 6 Nos.
Indirect Employment:-
Transportation is required. Hence jobs and business opportunities in logistical
activities have come up.
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3. Project Description
3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.
Project is a small scale semi mechanized mining project. This project does not have
interlink or interdependency on any other project.
3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates.
The lease area of the quarry lease is situated near village – Rajpur, Taluka – Dhansura
and District – Aravalli. The lease area falls within the Survey of India top sheet
no.46/E/03.
The location of the mine boundary lies between the following geographical
coordinates:-
Pillar LATITUDE LONGITUDE No. 1 23° 19' 17.4113" N 73° 09' 20.0345" E
2 23° 19' 13.1627" N 73° 09' 21.6996" E
3 23° 19' 11.6554" N 73° 09' 18.7751" E
4 23° 19' 15.9362" N 73° 09' 17.1095" E
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Google Image of the lease location.
3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.
This is existing partly excavated opencast mine. No alternate sites were considered as
this is site specific project.
3.4 Size or magnitude of operation.
3.4.1 Geology
Regional Geology
Dhansura District is majorly coverd by Recent alluvial deposits. Basalt, Andesite and
Trachyte flow of Lower Eocent to upper cretaceous (Deccantrap) age are exposed in
southern part of Taluka. Phyllite and mica schists belonging to Lunavada
Group(Proterozic age) are exposed in north eastern part of the area. An outlier of
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Quartzite rocks (Ajabgar Group), Proterozoic age is found in the northeastern part of
Taluka. Proposed quarry lease is located in Deccan lava flow exposers of southern part
of Taluka.
Regional Geology:-
Alluvium
Deccan Lava flows
Quartzite (Ajabgar Group)
Phyllite and Mica schists (Lunavada Group)
Local Geology:-
Geologically the area comprises of Deccan traps. Deccan traps are found up to depth
of 170 meters from the drilling of local tube wells. Intertrappean sedimentary beds are
found at places.
Mineral Reserves:-
Reserve of the Lease area is 15,16,660 tons.
Production Parameters:
The proposed capacity / year is 1,50,000 TPA. The expected life of mine will be 06
years.
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3.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given Method for developing and working the deposits
The mine will be worked by means of opencast semi-mechanized method which
includes drilling, blasting, loading and transportation.
Opencast mining
• The proposed operations will be carried out by open cast semi-mechanized method.
• The salient features of proposed mining method are:-
• The excavation will be carried out by blasting, loading and transportation.
• The proposed bench height will be kept up to the depth of mines. Vertical face will be
developed.
• The ultimate pit slope will be maintained as per IBM safety regulations.
• Percussion drills will be used in combination with diesel operated compressor. The
diameter of the drill will be of 32 mm. The depth of hole will be around 1.5 m.
• Haul roads will be made at 1 in 16 gradient for connecting workings, stack and linking
the nearest road.
• Loading of mineral is proposed manually or by excavators on dumpers.
• Controlled blasting will be done by using explosives, boosters, detonators and fuse.
• Optimum quantity of explosive will be used per hole to prevent overcharging, which
will result in flying fragment and under charging to prevent formations of large
boulders.
• Non-electric initiation system (No NEL) of blasting will be used for minimizing
ground vibrations.
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General
No. of working days per year 275
No. of shifts per day 1
Mechanization
Major mining equipment is an integral part of mine production planning. The details
of equipment used in mining operation are listed below:-
S. No. Machines Nos. Make Specification
1. Excavator* 1 Tata Hitachi 220 1.0 m3 bucket capacity
2. Tractor mounted compressor 1 Ford 36 Ford 36 360 cfm
3. Percussion drill machine* 1 Atlas Copco 32 mm
4. Drill rods 2 Atlas Copco 32 mm
5. Dumper 1 Tata 15 m3, 180 HP
6. Water Pump 1 Crompton 5 HP
* On hire basis
Drilling
Drilling of small diameter shallow jack hammer holes will be carried out through hired
tractor operators, who will drill the holes as per requirement on per hole basis.
Blasting
Controlled blasting will be conducted under the supervision of competent blaster at
mines and explosive storage & records will be maintained as per rules. All the safety
measures as per ‘Mines Regulation 1961’ and as per the permission of DGMS will be
taken. Following blasting parameters are to be adopted for excavation of mineral:
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Blasting Parameters:
1. Length of shot holes 1.5 m
2. Diameter of shot holes 32 mm
3. Spacing 1.0 m
4. Burden 0.8 m
5. Pattern of shot holes Single row
Type of explosive
The main aim of blasting in opencast mine is to give optimum fragmentation with
minimum fly rock, vibration and back break. Only class 2 explosives are used.
Accordingly the explosives quantities used for each blast are given below:
S. No. Name of Explosive Charge per hole
1. A.N.F.O. (Ammonium Nitrate-94%, Fuel Oil-6%) 0.516 Kg
2. Slurry Explosive/ Booster 0.120 Kg
3. Total 0.636 Kg
4. Ordinary Plain Detonators
5. Safety Fuse
Powder factor
Charge per hole & Powder Factor:
Quantity of ore
Broken per hole
= Depth x Burden x Spacing x Sp. Gravity
=1.50 x 0.8 x 1.0x 2.85
= 3.42 tonne
Powder Factor = 3.42 / 0.636 =5.38 tonnes per Kg
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Loading
Loading of excavated mineral and mineral rejects will be done by excavator on
dumpers.
3.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Product.
No raw material will be required for the production of mineral. ROM will be loaded
on to the dumpers and sent to crushing unit for sizing and sorting.
3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined.
Not envisaged.
3.8 Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source should be given.
Water is required for drinking and spraying purpose. The daily water requirement will
be 6 KLD. Tube well outside the mine site will provide the water for all the purposes.
11 kv line will be installed at the site from Gujarat Electricity Board which provides
power required.
3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their Management/disposal.
Unsized pieces of stones are considered as waste and the same is crushed and re-used.
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4. Site Analysis
4.1 Connectivity.
Railway: Dhansura 5.60 km
Airport: Ahmedabad 60.65 km
Highway: SH 68 0.71 km
4.2 Land Form, Land use and Land ownership.
The proposed quarry lease area is flat land with one excavated pit.
Land Ownership: Total land of quarry lease area is private land.
4.3 Topography (along with map).
The lease are is almost flat and general slope of the area is towards south. Average
height of the lease are is about 112 m from Mean Sea Level.
Proposed Quarry lease area
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4.4 Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project toperiphery of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given.
Landuse pattern: The area falls under Level 1 category of Barren Land and level 2
category of waste land.
No Reserve/Protected forest located in 500 meter from the proposed area. No National
park, wild life sanctuary, Eco sensitive areas falls under 10 kilometer radius from the
lease area. The lease area is located at topographic high, small tributaries originates
from nearby areas. Mazum River is flowing at 2.37 km west of proposed area. Top of
the Majham river bank has elevation of 100 m from MSL which is about 14 meter
below the ground level at the proposed project site. So no HFL level of any river is
applicable to the proposed project site. The nearest hightide area of Gulf of Cambay
is located at 129 km south west of proposed area. CRZ is not applicable to the lease
area.
4.5 Existing Infrastructure.
Railway : Dhansura Railway station at 5.60 Km distance from proposed site.
Airport: Ahmedabad at 60.65 Km distance from proposed site.
Highway: State Highway no. 68 at 0.71 Km distance from proposed site.
Power : Nearby villages Vadagam, Rajpur (Vadagam) and Jitpur is having a power
supply. Also presently power supply is available at the proposed site.
Water: Tube well outside the lease area will provide the water for all the
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4.6 Soil classification
Coarce-loamy soil on very gently sloping basaltic interfluves with moderate erosion
found in the area. Soil cover is very thin in the area. Soil is composed of sand particals
mainly. Silt and clay part is very less.
4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources.
The climate of this region is characterized by a hot summer and dryness in the non-
rainy seasons. Climate in a year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season
from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The
south west monsoon season is from June to September while the months of October
and November form post monsoon season.
The average annual rainfall for last five years in the district is 840 mm. Following table
shows the month wise rainfall and departure for last five years.
Table showing rainfall data for Aravalli district (2013-2017 five years)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN YEAR R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP 2013 0 -100 4 567 0 -100 19.5 1293 0 -100 111.2 25 2014 23 1991 0 -100 0 -100 0.2 -86 0.7 -84 4.3 -95 2015 3.7 238 0 -100 10.1 338 8.5 509 0.8 -83 189.4 113 2016 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 36.8 -61 2017 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 61.2 -36
JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC YEAR R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP 2013 472.3 63 262 0 181.1 30 84.6 357 0 -100 0 -100 2014 309.7 7 168.9 -35 430.8 208 2.2 -88 0 -100 0 -100 2015 396.1 37 53.3 -80 88.7 -37 0 -100 0 -100 0 -100 2016 356.8 20 441.8 63 44.5 -69 72.8 328 0 -100 0 -100 2017 618.7 108 151.2 -44 56 -61 0 -100 0 -100 8.8 342
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4.8 Social Infrastructure available.
The lease area is located at 0.71 Km distance from the village Moti Vav & 1.32 Km
distance from the village Rajpur (Vadagam).
School/Hospital Distance
Education Facility Rajpur Primary School 1.20 km
JS Mehta High School (Dhansura) 6.02 km
Hospital Facility Public Health Centre (Rajpur) 1.57 km
5. Planning Brief
5.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, Transportation etc.) Town and Country Planning/ Development authority Classification
It is a mining industry in which open cast semi-mechanized mining method will be
practiced. Proposed rate of production is 1,50,000 TPA.
5.2 Population Projection
There will be recruitment of local workers (6). There will be no change in the
population projection of the most nearest & farther most villages of the project. There
are a total of 75 villages in the buffer zone of the study area. As per Census of India
the total population Rajpur population is 6,168 with 1,264 household. Total male &
female population is 3,219 & 2,949 respectively.
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5.3 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc).
S.No. Particulars Present At the end of Mine Life
land
use (ha)
i. Excavated pits 0.81.00 1.17.57 ii. Topsoil storage 00 00 iii. Waste dump/OB, backfill 00 0.13.06 iv. Mineral storage 00 00 v. Infrastructure 00 00 vi. Roads 00 00 vii. Railways 00 00 viii. Greenbelt 00 00 ix. Tailing ponds 00 00 x. Effluent treatment 00 00 Plant Mineral separation plant xi. Mineral separation Plant 00 00 xii. Township area 00 00 xiii. Others 00 00 xiv. Unworked area 0.49.63 00 Total 1.30.63 1.30.63
5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical and Social).
Modern health facilities and medical stores are needed around.
5.5 Amenities/Facilities.
First Aid -A first aid kit will be provided for giving first aid to the injured persons.
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6. Proposed Infrastructure
6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area).
The area is very well connected by road network to the mines, District headquarter etc.
The area is self sufficient to cater the needs of the project. Hence, no infrastructure is
proposed.
6.2 Green Belt.
Green belt will be developed along the periphery of mines and backfilled area. 75 nos
of plants will be planted during mine life in consultation with local forest office and
CPCB guidelines.
6.3 Social Infrastructure.
Education Facilities: -For village schools, distribution of books for children are
proposed.
6.4 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/Water
ways etc)
500m. of kutcha road having width of 5 mt. Then there is pucca road of 5 mt width.
No Railway, metro, water transportation is required.
6.5 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water)
Tube well outside the lease area will provide the water for all the purposes.
6.6 Sewerage System.
Domestic waste water will be directed to septic tank followed by soak pit which will
be cleaned time to time.
6.7 Industrial Waste Management.
As there is no industrial waste, hence not applicable
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6.8 Solid Waste Management.
Overburden is being stacked on the periphery of the boundary. Which will be
backfilled at the end of mine life. Plantation will be done on the backfilled area.
6.9 Power Requirement & Supply / source.
Powerline of 11 kv is available at lease area from Gujarat Electricity Board.
7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan
Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons
including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be
given).
Not Applicable as there is no displacement or dislocation
8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates
Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule
for the project to be given).
This is a existing Mine life is about 06 years.
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9. Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendations)
Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area.
The Project will bring economic benefits to the state by the way of royalty for mineral.
The mining operations shall be providing employment to approximately 6 persons
directly in the excavation. Most of the local people are likely to be benefited. This
project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. Mining
is expected to have positive impact on socio-economic life of people living in nearby
villages.
Signature of applicant
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