Ec in Respect of Tiringpahar Iron & Manganese Mine

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

FOR

EC IN RESPECT OF TIRINGPAHAR IRON & MANGANESE MINE REQUIRED UNDER THE MoEF & CC NOTIFICATION S.O. 1530(E), DATED 06.04.2018 TO CONSIDER IT UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006 AS THERE IS NO CHANGE AND NO EXPANSION IN THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE

GURUDA, PALASA (KHA), JADIBAHAL, KHONDBONDH REVENUE VILLAGES UNDER BARBIL TEHSIL, CHAMPUA SUBDIVISION, KEONJHAR DISTRICT OF ODISHA STATE

Submitted by:

TATA STEEL LIMITED Tiringpahar Iron & Manganese Mine, Bamebari Barbil Tehsil, Keonjhar District Odisha- 758034

Contents

Chapter Title Page Nos Nos 1 Executive Summary 3-6 2 Introduction of the Project/ Background Information 7-12 3 Project Description 13-20 4 Site Analysis 21-23 5 Planning Brief 23-24 6 Proposed Infrastructure 25 7 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan 25 8 Project Schedule and Cost Estimate 26 9 Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendation) 27

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 1

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

Annexure

Annexure Title

I Environment clearance vide letter . J-11015/87/2004-IA. II(M), Dt.17.11.2005 II Supplementary Lease deed III Surface Geological Plan IV Authenticated Land Schedule V Toposheet VI Approval Letter of Mine Plan (Note: Annexures not uploaded with the online uploaded Pre- Feasibility report due to size limitation. It will be submitted in hard copy)

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 2

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

1. Executive Summary

This proposal of Tiringpahar Iron and Manganese Mines of M/S Tata Steel is as per the MoEF & CC Notification S.O. 1530 (E), Dated 06.04.2018 for project proponents who had been previously granted Environment Clearance under EIA notification 1994 for grant of Environment Clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification,2006. The saleable Manganese Ore production will remain unchanged at 0.85 LTPA, after the approval of this proposal. There is no change in the production, technology and lease area.

The Tiringpahar mining lease is located at Palsha, khondbond, Jaribahal and Gurda village at Barbil tahasil in Champua sub-division of Keonjhar district in Orissa. The deposit at Guruda block of Tiringpahar lease is located at about 25 km from Barbil town. The area falls under survey of India Topo Sheet Nos. 73 G/5 (New Topo sheet Nos. F 45N/5). It is bounded between Latitudes 21054’00’’N to 21057’00’’N longitudes 85023’00’’E to 85025’00’’E .The project falls under Category A as per MoEF notification as the Mining lease is more than 50 ha. The deposit at Tiringpahar is located at about 25 km from Barbil town. Nearest railhead is at Banspani at a distance of 10 km which is connected by Tata Barbil branch line of South Eastern Railway at Padapahar.

Tata Steel Limited (earlier Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd) granted with a mining lease from the then Raja of Keonjhar State with effect from 01.03.1930 for 30 years over an area of 643.710 hectares in villages Palasa (Kha), Jadibahal, Khandbondh, Joruri, Jalahari, Jajanga and Baitarani Reserve Forest in Keonjhar District in the state of Odisha. The lease area is consisting with three discontinuous blocks as Guruda, Joruri and Tiringpahar. The first renewal was for a period of 20 years from 01.03.1960 to 29.02.1980 over an area of 643.710 ha. The second renewal was for a period of 20 years from 01.03.1980 to 29.02.2000 over an area of 643.710 ha. The application for third renewal over a reduced area of 169.000 ha. was made on 31.12.1998. The mining operations are thus continuing & confined within the applied area of 169.000 ha. as per the provisions of Rule 24A (6) of MCR-1960. Subsequent to enactment of the MMDR (Amendment) Act, 2015 , the lease extended till 31.03.2030 vide extension order no. 3278/S&M/Bhubaneswar dt. 18.4.2015 and Supplementary lease deed was executed and registered on 08.05.2015 (attached as Annexure-II).

The Modified Mine plan for the period 2018-20 has been submitted to IBM under Rule 17 of MCR 2016 and duly approved by IBM vide letter no. MS/FM/11-ORI/BHU/2018- 19/2016/720 dated 03.07.2018. The project has previously obtained the Environmental Clearance from the MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/87/2004-IA. II(M), Dt.17.11.2005 for production @ 85000 TPA of Manganese Ore as per the EIA notification 1994. The copy of the Environmental Clearance is attached as Annexure-I. The public hearing for the project was held on 29.09.2004. The project has also obtained the Consent to operate for

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 3

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

production level at 85000 TPA of Manganese Ore under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 & Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 from State Pollution Control Board, Orissa. (Consent Order No.115, valid up to31.03.2021).

Forest Diversion proposals (FDP) was filed on 14.05.1982 and after several rounds of scrutiny & clarifications, Stage-II were granted over total forest land of 52.348 ha by MoEF vide letter F.No. 8-80/2004-FC, Dt.28.03.2007 from the MoEF, GoI in this regard. Diversion Proposal was filed for diversion of balance forest area within Tiringpahar Iron & Manganese Mine i.e. over an area of 80.826 ha of balance forest land including 64.260 ha of non-forest land recorded as forest as on 25.10.1980 (Sabik Forest). The diversion proposal was submitted on-line on 19.06.2016 and the hard copy of the said proposal was submitted in the office of Add. P.C.C.F, Odisha on 01.07.2016, the said proposal has been assigned State Serial No. OR-O60/2016 and the same is under active consideration of the State Government.Both the diversion proposals are under active consideration of the State Government.

There is no change in the technology and method of mining as proposed in the earlier approved EC. Overburden and ROM are being removed by using shovel-dumper combination. The benches are being maintained with 6 - 8 m high with width of 8 – 10m. The haul road having width of 8 – 12m with gradient of 1:16 is designed the in quarries. Blast holes for both overburden and ore are drilled by 100mm diameter crawler drills with 365 cubic feet per minute (cfm) compressors. the blasted run-off mine ore is being hauled to sorting places located at the top of the quarry. The ROM is then dressed, sorted, sized and graded manually at sorting place. The piece-rated (Mazdoor/Reja) are deployed at different sorting places considering the average output per man shift of 1 ton (Avg.) viewing the finished ore production required from the quarry / pit. The different quality of finished ore is then loaded manually to the dumpers and transported to stacking ground for stacking the ore in regular geometrical shapes and samples are collected and analyzed at our laboratory. Then removal permission is obtained from Mining & Geology Department of State Government after stack verification. Thereafter, the stacks are dispatched to designated place as mentioned in the ore removal permission obtained. Miscellaneous operations in the mine includes leveling of dumping yard, preparation and maintenance of haul roads, dozing of boulders from the mine face, loading of trucks at stack yard etc.

There is no change in the earlier source of water and supply of electricity. Industrial water requirement for the mining project is 56 m3/day of water which will be met through Kundra Nallah through existing facilities.

Since, the proposal is as per the MoEF & CC notification 1530(E) dated 06.04.2018 and there is no change in production, technology and lease area therefore there is no fresh investment proposed for this project. The mine shall be contributing around 9-10 crores

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 4

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

every year to the state and central government exchequer by way of mining revenue (Royalty, Premium, DMF, NMET welfare cess etc) after the mine is operated with the proposed capacity. Moreover, the project proponent has actively contributed to the socio-economic development of the area by providing various welfare amenities as a part of its Corporate social responsibility policy.

The mine is categorized under category A (>50 ha) under schedule 1(a) of EIA notification dated 14.09.2006 and subsequent amendments.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 5

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

The salient features of the project include:

Proposal Application of Environmental clearance for Tiringpahar Iron and Manganese Mine under EIA notification 2006 as per MoEF & CC notification 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018.

Location of Mine Villages: Guruda, Palasa (kha), Jadibahal, Khondbondh, Joruri, Jalahari, Jajanga

Latitude 21054’00’’N to 21057’00’’N

Longitude 85023’00’’E to 85025’00’’E

Land Use Total Mine Lease Area: 169 ha Forest Land: 68.914ha (Including Sabik Forest) Non-Forest Land:100.086 ha

Total Mineable Reserves 0.897 MT of Manganese Ore

Life of Mine 9 years ( @ 0.98 LTPA RoM and 0.85 LTPA production of Saleable Manganese ore)

Method of Mining Mechanised open cast Mining with Manual sorting and sizing of Manganese Ore

Quarries Mining operation in two quarries ( Guruda A-quarry, Guruda B-quarry)

Stripping Ratio 1:11.6 (Tonnes:m3) Waste disposal Overburden will be generated at around 9.9 lakh cum per annum

Mineral Processing Manual labours will be engaged for sorting and sizing process

Mineral Transport Finished ore will be transported to captive Ferro alloy plant

Number of working days 310

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 6

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

2. Introduction of the project/ background information:

2.1 Identification of project and project proponent:

Tata Steel Group is among the top global steel companies with an annual crude steel capacity of 27.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) as on March 31, 2017. It is the world's second-most geographically-diversified steel producer, with operations in 26 countries and a commercial presence in over 50 countries. The Group recorded a consolidated turnover of US $18.12 billion (INR 117,420 crore) in FY17. Tata Steel Group is spread across five continents with an employee base of nearly 74,000. Having bagged the Deming Application Prize and Deming Grand Prize for continuous improvement in 2008 and 2012 respectively, Tata Steel has now been recognised as the global ‘Industry Leader’ in ‘Steel category’ by Dow Jones Sustainability Index (2015). Besides being a member of the World Steel Climate Action Programme, Tata Steel has also been felicitated with several awards including the Prime Minister’s Trophy for the best performing integrated steel plant for 2013-14 (received in 2017), Best Risk Management by CNBC TV18 (2016), ‘Best-in-class Manufacturing’ award from TIME India (2016) and the ‘Most Ethical Company’ award from the Ethisphere Institute (2016), IIM Sustainability Award (2015), among several others. Tata Steel Ltd (TSL) was established in India as Asia’s first integrated private steel company in 1907. Established in 1907, the Group’s vision is to be the world steel industry benchmark in “Value Creation” and “Corporate Citizenship” through the excellence of its people, its innovative approach and overall conduct. The Company has also adopted a holistic business model that looks at the entire value chain comprising of: • Steel Value Chain: From captive mining to downstream steel businesses. Raw Materials Value Chain: • The mining of chrome and manganese ore to production and sale of ferro-alloys & minerals. • Other Businesses: Such as equipment manufacturing, bearings and agricultural equipment manufacturing.

Responsible mining as a policy is the single most important reason for the sustained growth and prosperity of Tata Steel for over a century. Tata Steel’s Raw Material operations are spread across India and Canada and helps the company to be self- sufficient in steel production and operating captive mines that help to maintain cost- competitiveness and production efficiencies through an uninterrupted supply of raw material.

Tata Steels Raw Materials operations in India are mainly spread in four broad areas - iron-ore, chromite, manganese and coal. The chromite and manganese mines and

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 7

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

their operations have been amalgamated under the 'Ferro Alloys & Minerals Division' that acts as a separate strategic business unit. Iron-ore and coal being the two key raw materials for steel making, efficient and scientific mining operations give us a competitive edge in steel production. As a global and diversified mining business, TSL is committed to ensuring sustainable mining through all of our operations spread over the world. All key mining sites are certiﬁed under EMS ISO 14001, the international environmental management standard.

With a century of experience in sourcing raw material through scientific research and development and sustainable mining, TSL long-term strategy has been designed to develop the existing raw material resources and achieve its security across global operations. Iron Ore mining is an integral part of steel making at Tata Steel. The steel company's iron ore units produce various grades of high quality iron ore including rich blue dust ore. Operations at the mines, including services are managed by Integrated Management Systems.

To meet business excellence objectives, collieries are constantly endeavouring to improve mine productivity, reduce ash content, improve washery yield and make the operation safe and environment friendly.

The Global Minerals Group scans the world mineral map and identifies assets in steel- making raw material - iron ore, coal, limestone, etc.

TSL follows a systemic review of geology and resource base and business inputs to look for opportunities that are beneficial to and in line with Tata Steel’s strategy and business focus.

Tata Steel has captive coal mines at Jharia & West Bokaro, in the state of Jharkhand, located within 200 km from Jamshedpur. Company produces iron from four different leases i.e. Noamundi Iron Mine, Katamati Iron Mine, Joda East Iron Mines and Khondbond Iron and Manganese mines, which caters the captive ore requirement of the company.

With an annual production of 360,000 MT, the Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) is the largest non-steel business unit of Tata Steel, operating chrome and manganese ore reserves in Odisha. Manganese ore requirement of company is meet from Joda West Iron & Manganese Mine, Bamebari Iron & Manganese Mine, Tiringpahar Iron & Manganese Mine, Khondbond Iron & Manganese Mine and Malda Manganese Mine.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 8

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

2.2 Brief description of nature of project

Tiringpahar Iron and Manganese Mines has been earlier granted EC for production of Manganese ore @ 0.85 LTPA under EIA-1994 notification vide letter no. J- 11015/87/2004-IA. II(M) dated 17th November 2005. The public consultation for the project has been conducted 29.09.2004. This project proposal is as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 9

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country or region:

Manganese is an essential constituent of majority of steels. So far there is no technology which can substitute Manganese in steel making. Manganese combines twin benefits of relatively low price with outstanding technical usage. It imparts numerous beneficial mechanical properties viz. hardness, toughness and workability to steel in addition to improving its strength, making it irreplaceable in steel making. Manganese input is provided in the form of raw ore, manganese-based alloys (Ferro manganese or silico manganese) and in rare cases manganese metal. In India, about 90% of manganese ore is converted into manganese alloys partly of which is consumed in domestic steel production, while remaining are exported. Therefore, the iron and steel industry is the main consumer of manganese ore in the country.

The production of manganese ore and its alloys are in tandem with that of steel production for the last several years. However, the demand for manganese alloy would grow higher than the demand for steel due to high growth rate of manganese intensive steel.

The projected target of domestic steel production reflected in the National Steel policy (NSP 2008) is 180 MTPA by 2020. In view of this, the demand for manganese-based alloys vis-à-vis manganese ore requirement is also bound to increase proportionally.

It may be emphasised that the anticipated steel requirement by 2020 has necessitated the whole gamut of activities for manganese ore right from its mining at the threshold value of 10% Mn to value addition. It can therefore be concluded that the production and consumption pattern of manganese ore can be considered as a yardstick to measure the industrial development of any country based on steel production.

The project proposal will ensure the sustenance of current Manganese production level of Tiringpahar Iron and Manganese mines which is essential for the growth of the Steel business of Tata Steel and in turn increase the steel production of the country boosting the economy and thereby providing growth and development of the country. The mine provides employment both direct and indirect and is a major contributor to the economic and social growth of the region. It also increases the revenue generation of the district/state as it adds to the revenue corpus of the state in the form of royalty and moreover as per the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKY) adds to District Mineral Fund enhancing the local social and economic prosperity. Tata Steel has a state of the art Hospital in Joda West lease providing medical facility to the local population. It also extends support in building schools, bus shelters, housing and provides basic amenities under the company’s CSR programme.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 10

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

2.4 Demand and Supply gap:

As on the year 2012-13, the manganese ore production of all grade in India is around 2.5 million tonnes (30-35% Mn). The entire production was from the major producers like MOIL, TATA, OMC, Sandur etc and their future expansion plan envisaged a total production of around 5 million tonnes as against envisaged requirement of 9 million tonnes (30-35% Mn) by 2020. Thus, a huge gap will persist in demand and supply position by 2020.

2.5 Import vs Indigenous Production:

It is very interesting to note that the Indian manganese-based alloy industry at present is producing sufficient quantity of manganese alloys to meet the domestic demand and export in spite of available reserves, inadequate manganese ore production coupled with incomplete processing of exploited material in the country. This is because of the fact that in the present scenario Indian manganese-alloy industries import considerable quantity of medium/ high- grade manganese ore and produce manganese-alloy after blending it with indigenous ores to a limited extent. This import of manganese ore is basically with the purpose of export of manganese alloy after meeting the internal demand which is very meagre at present.

Almost 90% of manganese ore produced in the country is used for manganese ore produced in the country is used for the manganese alloy making viz. ferromanganese and silicomanganese. In the year 2010-11, the Indian manganese alloy industry has produced 1.70 MT manganese alloy. Of this, silicomanganese is 1.25 MT and high carbon ferromanganese 0.39 MT, after importing medium-high grade manganese ore in large volumes.

Thus, a huge gap will persist in demand and supply position by 2020, which is a matter of grave concern and in the existing situation needs immediate attention to revamp the entire mining activity on a large scale. Nevertheless, the situation of producing manganese-alloy based on imported ore cannot go on perpetuity as the availability of high grade manganese ore in the world is limited and there is a great risk of uninterrupted supply of manganese ore in the context of global scenario coupled with unpredictable exchange rate.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 11

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

The total global resources of manganese ore are in billions of tonnes including sea bed (nodules). But the proven reserves stand at 540 million tonnes only. Besides as on date there is no technology available to extract sea bed reserves. Thus, the global ore availability would also be a matter of grave concern in future. However, total dependence on imported ore for country’s need is highly risky and should not be allowed to sustain for long.

2.6 Export Possibilities:

Manganese ore produced from this project will be exclusively consumed in the captive steel making plants. There is no proposal for export of manganese ore from this project.

2.7 Domestic/Export market:

Indian manganese-based alloy industry at present is producing sufficient quantity of manganese alloys to meet the domestic demand and export in spite of available reserves, inadequate manganese ore production coupled with incomplete processing of exploited material in the country. This is because of the fact that in the present scenario Indian manganese-alloy industries import considerable quantity of medium/ high- grade manganese ore and produce manganese-alloy after blending it with indigenous ores to a limited extent. This import of manganese ore is basically with the purpose of export of manganese alloy after meeting the internal demand which is very meagre at present.

2.8 Employment Generation:

This proposal is as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006. There is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area for which the earlier EC was granted. Therefore, there is no change in the current employment level. The average daily number of persons employed is around 188.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 12

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

3. Project Description:

This project proposal is as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006. There is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area for which the earlier EC was granted.

3.1. Type of project including interlinked and inter-dependent project:

The proposed project falls under Category “A”, as per EIA notification – 2006, Amendment Nov -2009 & April - 2011 of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi. This is a self-dependent project.

3.2. Location: The Tiringpahar mining lease is located at Palsha, khondbond, Jaribahal and Gurda village at Barbil tahasil in Champua sub-division of Keonjhar district in Orissa. The deposit at Guruda block of Tiringpahar lease is located at about 25 km from Barbil town. The area falls under survey of India Topo Sheet Nos. 73 G/5 (New Topo Sheet Nos. F 45N/5). It is bounded between Latitudes 21054’00’’N to 21057’00’’N longitudes 85023’00’’E to 85025’00’’E

3.3. Details of Altenate site:

Since Tiringpahar Iron and Manganese Mine is an existing operational mine there is no requirement for consideration of alternate site.

3.4. Size and Magnitude of Operation :

The mining lease is spread over 169 ha. The mine has been earlier granted Environmental clearance for production of 0.85 LTPA of saleable manganese ore using mechanized open cast mining and manual sorting and sizing. This project proposal is as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006. There is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area for which the earlier EC was granted.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 13

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

3.5. Mine Description:

3.5.1. Geology The rock formations of the area belong to the Iron ore group (earlier called as series) of Upper Dharwar age. In south Singhbhum, Bonai & Keonjhar district Manganese ore deposits are associated with Shales, Laterite, Chert & Quartzite of the Iron Ore Group & are distributed within the Horse shoe shaped synclinorium, plunging towards NNE over-folded towards SW. The shale formation occurs as a core of the synclinorium along Jamda-Koira valley overlying the Banded Iron Formation. The position of the Iron ore group and the rocks associated with it in the stratigraphic column is as follows:

The Generalized stratigraphic succession of Precambrian formations of Singhbhum-Orissa craton (After Sarkar & Saha, 1977, 1983; Basu, Ray, Sarkar & Saha, 1981; Saha, Ray & Sarkar; 1986) SOUTH OF SINGHBHUM NORTH OF SINGHBHUM SHEAR ZONE SHEAR ZONE End of the Singhbhum Orogenic cycle (c. 850 Ma)

Newer Dolerite (c. 1600-950 Ma) Soda Granite, Granophyre, Chakradharpur Granite gneiss, Kuilapal granite Mayurbhanj Granite (c.2000-2100 Ma) Gabbro-Anorthosite,Ultramafic intrusions Kolhan Group (c.2100 Ma) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Unconformity~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jagannathpur-Dhanjori- Similipal Dhanjori group (c.2200Ma) Quartzite conglomerate ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Unconformity~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chaibasa formation (c.23000 Ma) Dalbhum formation Singhbhum Chaibasa formation Group ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Unconformity~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Singhbhum granite (Phase-III.c.3000 Ma) Iron Ore Orogeny Iron Ore Group (c. 3300 Ma) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Unconformity~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Singhbhum Granite (Phase I&II.c.3300 Ma) Older Metamorphic Gneiss (Metamorphic age.c.3300 Ma) Older Metamorphic Tonalite Gneiss (OMTG) (c.3800 Ma)

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 14

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

Older Metamorphic Gneiss (Metamorphic age c. 3800 Ma)

The manganese ore deposits of the area occur within the weathered shale horizon (lower shale??) of Iron ore group as tabular lenses & as irregular veins. Manganese ore also occurs in the form of Rugri & nodular masses and are formed by the process of leaching, replacement & concentration through the agencies of meteoric waters. The ore mineral are mainly oxides and generally occurs as Pyrolusite, Psilomelane & Wad. The deposits greatly vary in size & shape & range in length from about a meter to more than 200 mts. The width of the ore bodies is very small compared to the length.

Local Geology:-

Manganese deposit with some incidental iron ore in the lease area is bedded stratiform and tabular nature of irregular habit, hosted in shale within Banded Iron Formation. Manganese ore occurs within the shale in the northern and western part of the leasehold. The strike length of the ore body is around 1.0 km which is dipping gently towards south-east. The width of the ore bodies varies from 10m to 50m. The upper and lower limit of mineral occurrence is 702mRL & 538mRL. Patches of iron ore occur within the laterite zone above the shale horizon.

The local geology of the Tiringpahar Manganese Blocks as observed from different boreholes more or less confirms the fact that manganese mineralization is mainly confined to the weathered shale horizon (lower shale ??) of Iron Ore group.

The different lithologies encountered in the area are: -

1. Soil / Alluvium with floats of iron and manganese ores

2. Laterite, manganiferous in places

3. Cherty and Jaspery quartzite

4. Manganese Ore

5. Iron Ore

6. Shale

Manganese Ore: Manganese Ore occurs as lenses and pockets in association with laterite, cherty and jaspery quartzites, shales and iron ores. Dip and strike of the ore patches are not much in evidence. The solid ore patches at times have capping of soil of varying thickness with stray pieces of manganese ores. The top layer of the ore is generally hard and massive and it passes on to spongy and porous varieties in depth.

The nodules of manganese or rugri ore usually occur in laterite and lateritic morrum and in places they are seen in the intervening portions of the ore lenses. The nodules are hard and do not appear to be contaminated except for a coating of clayey matter on individual

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 15

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

nodules. The ore consists of a mixture of pyrolusite and psilomelane proportions of which vary from zone to zone.

Manganese Ore deposits are of secondary in nature and are derived from manganiferous shales of the iron ore series by the processes of leaching, concentration and replacement giving rise to manganese deposits through the agency of circulating waters of meteoric origin, perhaps aided in some cases by hydrothermal action due to the igneous intrusions. Replacement of brecciated, cherty and jaspery quartzite by manganese is clearly noticed. Here the solutions appear to have followed certain definite planes of crushing and fracture of the country rocks in the zone of oxidation.

Iron Ore: Lateritic-haematitic iron ore mainly occurs towards the western and southern part of Gurda pit. It is mainly exposed on the surface with limited depth continuity and occurs as patches above the shale horizon. The ore has low iron (average grade of ~53% Fe) and high manganese (>1% Mn) & alumina (>7% al2o3) content which makes it unsuitable for steel making.

Laterite: Extensive patches of laterite and latertic soil are found in the area. Very often, lumps and nodules of manganese and iron ore are found to be irregularly distributed in the latertic morrum. Also, compositon of laterite varies at different places. At some places it is iron rich while at other places it is manganese rich.

Quartzite: Large irregular patches of cherty and jaspery quartzite are encountered in the area while some of the biggest patches occur towards the northern portion of the property. The rock is usually bouldery, sometime massive and weathered in places. It is unbanded and no definite dip is observed. Stringers and veins of quartz, iron and manganese are at times seen to traverse the rock.

Shale: Shale found in the area are mostly lateritized; banded and unbanded varieties, which occur elsewhere in the district, are rare. Latertized shale grades from a few centimetres to several metres are encountered at places. Highly lateritized shales have also been marked on the geological map as lateritic.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 16

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

3.5.2. Mineral Reserves:

Reserve & Grade as per United Nations Framework Classification, Geological Reserve (in Million Tonnes and as on 1.04.2018) is Coded as follows:

Quantity (in Million Tonnes) Grade UNFC Classification Gurud Tota Code Guruda A a B l A. Mineral Reserve (1) Proved Mineral Reserve 111 0.731 0.092 0.822 121 and (2) Probable Mineral Reserve 0 0.075 0.075 122 Total Reserves 0.731 0.167 0.897 B1. Remaining Ore Mineral Resources Mn > (1) Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 0 0 0 25% (2) Pre-feasibility Mineral 221 and 0.337 0.407 0.744 Resource 222 (3) Measured Mineral Resource 331 0 0 0 (4) Indicated Mineral Resource 332 0 0 0 (5) Inferred Mineral Resource 333 0 0 0 Total Ore Mineral Resources 0.337 0.407 0.744 B2. Remaining Subgrade Mineral Resources (1) Measured Mineral Resource 331 1.508 0.517 2.024 Mn 10 - (2) Indicated Mineral Resource 332 0.05 0.126 0.177 25% (3) Inferred Mineral Resource 333 0 0 0 Total Subgrade Mineral Resources 1.558 0.643 2.201 Mn > Total Reserve + Resources 2.626 1.217 3.842 10% Surface Geological Plan of the mining lease are enclosed as Annexure-III.

3.5.3. Mining:

Overburden and ROM are being removed by using shovel-dumper combination. The benches are being maintained with 6 - 8 m high with width of 8 – 10m. The haul road having width of 8 – 12m with gradient of 1:16 is designed the in quarries. Blast holes for both overburden and ore are drilled by 100mm diameter crawler drills with 365 cubic feet per minute (cfm) compressors.

The blasted run-off mine ore is being hauled to sorting places located at the top of the quarry. The ROM is then dressed, sorted, sized and graded , the blasted run-off mine ore is being hauled to sorting places located at the top of the quarry. The ROM is then dressed, sorted, sized and graded manually at sorting place. The piece- rated (Mazdoor/Reja) are deployed at different sorting places considering the average output per man shift of 1 ton (Avg.) viewing the finished ore production required from the particular quarry / pit. The different quality of finished ore are

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 17

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

then loaded manually to the dumpers and transported to stacking ground for stacking the ore in regular geometrical shapes and samples are collected and analyzed at our laboratory. Then removal permission is obtained from Mining & Geology Department of State Government after stack verification.

The material balance for the process is:

List of Equipment required for the production at rated capacity: Equipment Capacity Fleet Size (Nos.) Shovel 2.4 CuM 12 Dumper 9T 12 Drill Dia. 100 mm 3 Front End Loader (HM) 1.35 Cu.m 1 Jack Hammer drill 32-37 mm. 1 Compressor (K G Khosla / Atlas Copco) 365 cfm 2 Placer Dumper (Telco) 3.00 Cu.m 1 Dozer (BEML) 120 HP 3 Water Sprinkler 8000 litres 3 Explosive Van 10 tonnes 2 Jeeps 3

Flat Body Truck 1

Ambulance 1

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 18

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

As per modified Mining Plan 2018-20 it is proposed to operate in both the quarries of Guruda block with the annual development plan as shown in the table below Subgrade Mineral ROM ROM (cum) Saleable Ore (Ton) Ore (cum) Reject (cum) Year Pit (Ton) (Mn>10%) (Mn>25%) (Mn>10% (Fines) (Mn>10%) &Mn<25%) (Mn>10%) 3=(Col 6+7 4=2.5*Col 5=(0.79+0.06)*Col 1 2 of Table 6 7 3 4 2.3) 2018-19 Guruda 40000 100000 85000 4000 2000 2019-20 Block A 38000 95000 80750 3800 1900 Sub Total 78000 195000 165750 7800 3900 Guruda 2019-20 2000 5000 4250 200 100 Block B Sub Total 2000 5000 4250 200 100 2018-19 40000 100000 85000 4000 2000 Total 2019-20 40000 100000 85000 4000 2000 Total 80000 200000 170000 8000 4000

3.5.4. Mineral Processing:

The ROM excavated from quarry is shifted to sorting yard by dumpers. Dressing, sorting and sizing of ROM is carried out at sorting yard by manual means under the supervision Mining Supervisors. After dressing and sorting, different grade ores are kept separately at sorting yard to prevent contamination.

3.5.5. Mineral Transport:

Dumpers, rear dump trucks will be used for transportation of ore and waste within the lease area. Saleable ore will be dispatched through trucks.

3.6. Raw Materials:

The only raw materials consumed in the project are fuel (HSD) and explosives. Since there is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area quantity of fuel and explosives consumed will remain unchanged.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 19

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

3.7. Site Services:

3.7.1. Water Requirement:

There is no change in the source and demand of water requirement. 56 m3/ day water will be drawn from Kundra Nallah from existing facilities for which sanction from the state government has been obtained.

3.7.2. Power Requirement: There is no change in power requirement. The power requirement for 2017-18 for the project was 24300 KWH.

3.7.3. Amenities:

The statutory buildings such as rest shed, first-aid centre has been constructed and maintained properly. Rest shed is provided which serves the purpose to rest and take food and water during lunch time. Wholesome drinking water has been provided through water tankers kept in the shed for keeping the water cool and clean. Safety equipment and blasting sheds has been provided to the workers as per need. A common canteen between Bamebari and Tiringpahar lease is established which caters the requirement of tiffin & meals as per need of the mine people.

3.8. Subgrade:

Mn% between 10-25% is considered as sub-economic or sub-grade ore and with +25% Mn is considered as economic ore. All the sub grade mineral generated will be stacked in the designated location as per the approved Mining Plan .

3.9. Waste:

The overburden generated will remain unchanged at 0.99 million cum.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 20

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

4. Site Analysis:

4.1. Connectivity

4.2. Land Form, Land Use, Ownership

The legal status of land within Tiringpahar Iron and Mn Mine is as follows:

Lease Forest Area (ha) Non Forest Area (ha) Reserve Forest 0 Waste Land 23.864 Khesra Forest 10.392 Grazing Land 0 DLC Forest 58.522 Agricultural Land 2.647 Sabik Forest 64.26 Other Land 9.315 Tiringpahar Total Forest 133.174 a) Gharabari 0 b) Road 0 c) Khani 9.315 Sub Total (Other Land) 9.315 Total Non-Forest 35.826

The authenticated land schedule is attached as Annexure -IV

4.3. Topography

The Tiringpahar Manganese Mines covering an area of 169 ha. is located in Champua Sub-division of Keonjhar district in the state of Odisha. The area is approachable by kucha road from Joda. It is about 12 km away from the nearest town of Joda. The area is characterized by undulating topography. Mainly two hills are present in the area. One hill is on the southern side of the lease area with its highest peak RL of 732m. The other hill is on the north-western part of the lease with its highest peak RL of 704m and forms an elongated ridge sloping gradually towards east. The central part of the lease area is low lying having a gentle slope towards east. The area is intersected by several small nalas mostly flowing towards east. These nalas remain dry for most part of the year. The nearest source of water is “Dalko Nala” which flows along north of Joruri Block and is a tributary of Baitarani river.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 21

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

4.4. Existing Infrastructure

The statutory buildings such as rest shed, first-aid centre has been constructed and maintained properly. Rest shed is provided which serves the purpose to rest and take food and water during lunch time. Wholesome drinking water has been provided through water tankers kept in the shed for keeping the water cool and clean. Safety equipment and blasting sheds has been provided to the workers as per need. A common canteen between Bamebari and tiringpahar lease is established which caters the requirement of tiffin & meals as per need of the mine people. The infrastructure area totals to 0.3 ha.

4.5. Soil Classification

The soil is lateritic, typical of the area. The thickness of the top soil varies from nil (due to outcropping of various rock types to maximum of several meters in valley regions.

The block is covered by moderate Sal forest on the higher slopes and shrubs/bushes on the lower level. Prominent botanical species like Shorea Robusta (Sal), Terminalia Tomentosa (Asan), Bassia Latifolia (Mahua), Butea Monosperma (Kosi), Magnifier Indicia (Mango) etc are in abundance. The animals consisting of elephants, bears, squirrels, jackals, mongoose, while among the avians are white chlorospsis, woodpecker, crows, bulbul.

4.6. Climate

The climate is tropical with maximum temperature going up to 44-46°C in summer months and a minimum temperature going down to 5-6°C in winter months. The annual rainfall during 2017-18 is about 1008 mm.

4.7. Social infrastructure available

Outside the lease area Full-fledged market facilities are available at Joda, Barbil and Keonjhar, the District Head Quarter. Medical facilities are also available from the Dispensary at Bamebari and Govt. hospital at Joda NAC area. Education up to 7th class is

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 22

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

available at Guruda UGME School, and High school level at Bamebari and college level, at Joda. Postal and telephonic facilities are available at Bamebari, Joruri, Banspani & Joda. Moreover, a state of the art hospital, “Tata Medical Hospital” has been provided by the lessee in Joda west to cater to the needs of the local community.

5. Planning Brief:

5.1. Planning Concept

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 23

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

5.2. Land use planning:

The detailed land use pattern of the Tiringpahar lease over an area of 169 ha. (applied area for renewal) at present, at the end of the planned period and at the conceptual end of life is furnished below:

As at end of Type of Use As on 31.3.2018 plan period As at end of life (31.03.2020) Area Excavated 22.832 23.903 74.346 Storage of Top Soil 0 0 0 Waste Dump 22.153 31.042 68.595 Mineral Storage 9.017 11.148 10.438 Infrastructure(Workshop, 0.3 0.3 2.996 Magazine etc) Greenbelt 2.377 2.588 1 Roads 2.536 3.706 3.958 Railways 0 0 1 Tailing Pond 0 0 0 Effluent Treatment Plant 0 0 0 Mineral Separation Plant 0 0 0 Township Area 0 0 0 Others (to be specified) 0 0 0 Area that remains untouched (Safety Zone, Diverted & Un-diverted 109.785 96.313 7.667 forest land, Public Utility etc.) Grand Total 169 169 169

5.3. Assessment of infrastructure demand:

Since the proposal as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006 and there is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area. Therefore, no fresh infrastructure demand envisaged.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 24

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

6. Proposed Infrastructure:

Since the proposal as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006 and there is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area for which the earlier EC. Therefore, no fresh infrastructure demand envisaged.

7. Rehabilitation & Resettlement ( R&R) Plan:

Since the proposal as per the MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA-1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006 and there is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area, the project does not envisage any leasing or acquisition of private land. Hence there will not be any land ousters who have to be resettled our rehabilitated.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 25

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

8. Project Schedule & Cost estimate:

The cost details incurred in 2017-18 is as follows:

S.n Particular Cost per Tonne (in ₹) 1 Exploration cost 155.52 2 Mining Cost 2192.98 3 Beneficiation 0 4 Overhead cost 137.38 5 Depreciation 180.12 6 Interest 0 7 Royalty 1028.92 8 taxes 0 9 Dead Rent 0 10 Services Cost 721.23 Total 4416.15

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 26

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)

9. Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendation):

The project currently: • Supplies Manganese ore to captive steel plant and contributes to nation building by boosting growth in steel industry. • Adds to revenue of the District, State and Nation. • Contributes to socio-economic benefits by providing basic amenities such as housing, promotes literacy and runs a state of the art medical facility. • Has engaged its CSR wing “Tata Steel Rural Development Society) in providing facility to schools, vocational training to persons for improving their skills, formation of SHGs

It is thus clear that the project has improved the living standard of locals and has a positive socio-economic impact. The impact due to mining operations in the surrounding environment has been mitigated with implementation of progressive mine closure plan approved by the Indian Bureau of Mines.

Moreover, since the current proposal is as per MoEF & CC notification S.O 1530 (E) dated 06.04.2018 which states that the project proponent earlier granted EC under EIA- 1994 notification to submit a fresh application under EIA notification 2006 and there is no change in the existing production level, technology and lease area.

TATA STEEL LIMITED: FERRO ALLOYS & MINERALS DIVISION 27

TIRINGPAHAR IRON & Mn MINE, AT/P.O.BAMEBARI VIA: JODA, DIST: KEONJHAR (ODISHA)