MINING PLA INCLUDING ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMEI

PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN IN RESPECT OF (KARAM PAD A R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT AREA- 202.B5 HECTARES (FOREST LAND) IN KARAMPADA R.F., P.S.: K IR IBU R U DISTRICT: WEST SINGHBHUM, STATE: CATEGORY - A (FULLY MECHANISED) UNDER RULE - 22 OF M.C.R., 1960 FOR FRESH GRANT OF MINING LEASE APPLICANT

ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal Limited 7 & 8, JD Corporate, 3rd Floor, Near Mahabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, Main Road, -p^, , 3- Rancbi^-834001 Jharkhand A P P R O V E D \ tn TO7T 314 ...... PREPARE D BY

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The Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan of Meghahatuburu, Mauza. Iron & Manganese Ore Deposit over 202.35 Hectares in Karampada Reserve Forest, Distt. West Singhbhum ,Jharkhand have been prepared by Shri P.K. Sen, R.Q.P. Registration No. RQP/CG-RNC/010/87A.

We request the REGIONAL CONTROLLER OF MINES, KOLKATA REGIONAL OFFICE, KOLKATA to make further correspondence regarding modifications etc. of the mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan on following address:

Shri P.K. Sen Shri Rana Pratap Singh Kalimandir Road Chief Engineer, P.O. Doranda ArcelorMittal India Limited Ranchi - 834 003 Third Floor, J. D. Corporate Ph. 0651 - 2481110 Main Road, Ranchi- 834002 Mob. 094311 06275 Mobile:+919934360838 Fax. 0651 - 2481110 Fax : 0651-2332237

We hereby undertake that all the modifications so made in the Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan by the recognized person be deemed to have been made with our knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable to us and binding on us in all respects.

We hereby authorize Shri P.K. Sen and Shri Rana Pratap Singh to collect the approved Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan and all the papers related to Mining Plan on our behalf from Indian Bureau of Mines, Kolkata Region

(M. P. Singh) Director cum Nominated Owner

APPROVED

ArcelorMittal India Ltd. Delhi Office : Plaza M-6, 6th Floor, Jasola District Centre, New Delhi 110025, India T +91 11 46759400, F +91 11 46759491 ^gistered Office : 7 & 8, JD Corporate, 3rd Floor, Near Mohabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, Main Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834001 \ T +91 651 2332278, F +91 651 2332237, www.arcelormittal.com ( i ) CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure complies all statutory rules, regulation, order made by the Central or State Government, statutory organizations, court, etc. have been taken into consideration and wherever any specific permission is required the lessee will approach the concerned authorities. m We hereby also undertake that all the measures proposed in the Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan will be implemented in a time bound manner as proposed.

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LIST OF DIRECTORS

S. No. Name Address Tel. No.

01. Dr. Sanak Mishra Flat No. 341, Green +91 11 4675900 Heavens, Sector-IV, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075

02. Mr. Rajendra Agarwal Z-23A, Huaz Khas, 1st Floor, +91 11 4675900 New Delhi-110016

03. Mr. Mahendra Pratap Village Bhairopur, +91 11 4675900 Singh P. O. Koilsa, Dist. Azamgrah, Uttar Pradesh

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ArcelorMittal India Ltd. Delhi Office : Plaza M-6, 6th Floor, Jasola District Centre, New Delhi 110025, India T +91 11 46759400, F +91 11 46759491 Registered Office : 7 & 8, JD Corporate, 3rd Floor, Near Mahabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, Main Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834001 T +91 651 2332278, F +91 651 2332237, www.arcelormittal.com

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CERTIFICATE

1. Certified that the provision of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 have been observed in this Mining Plan and wherever specific permissions are required, the lessee will approach the concerned authorities of Indian Bureau of Mines for granting permission.

2. The information furnished in this Mining Plan is true and correct to the best of our knowledge.

I P.O.: Doranda, Ranchi - 834 002 Reg. No. RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A Valid up to 27.11.2011

Place : Ranchi Date : 20/08/2009 1. Certified that the provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations made there under have been observed in this Mining Plan and wherever specific permissions are required, the lessee will approach the concerned authorities of D.G.M.S. for granting permission.

2. The information furnished in this Mining Plan is true and correct to the best of our knowledge.

APPROVED Kalimandir Road P.O. : Doranda, Ranchi - 834 002 Reg. No. RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A Valid up to 27.11.2011

Place: Ranchi Date : 20/08/2009 CHAPTER PARTICULARS PAGE NO. NO.

INTRODUCTION 1-12

I GENERAL 13-17

II LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY 18-20

III GEOLOGY & EXPLORATION 21-55

IV MINING 56-84

V BLASTING 85-89

VI MINE DRAINAGE 90-91

VII STACKING OF MINERAL REJECTS & DISPOSAL OF WASTE 92-95

VIII USE OF MINERAL 96-97

IX OTHERS 98-102

X MINERAL PROCESSING 103-107

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P. (ClSEN 1 RQPTfeEf- RNC/010/87/A Company Profile & Mining Capabilities

Profile of the Company:

ArcelorMittal is the world's number one steel company, with over 320,000 employees in more than 60 countries. It has led the consolidation of the world steel industry and today ranks as the only truly global steelmaker.

ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging. The Group leads in R&D and technology, holds sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and operates extensive distribution networks.

ArcelorMittal has an industrial presence in 27 European, Asian, African and American countries, and is looking to develop in the high-growth Chinese and Indian markets.

Its industrial presence in Europe, Asia, Africa and America gives the Group exposure to all the key steel markets, from emerging to mature.

ArcelorMittal key financials for 2007 show revenues of US$ 105.2 billion, with a crude steel production of 116 million tonnes, represents around 10% of world steel output.

ArcelorMittal is currently listed under the legal entity Mittal Steel NV on the stock exchanges of New York, Amsterdam, Paris, and Brussels, Luxembourg and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and V a le n c y APPROVED

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Mining Ventures:

ArcelorMittal is focusing on its mining activities, in accordance witflNf^MtggMfed business model. This is part of a strategy to actively develop the raw material base, thereby raising the level of iron ore self-sufficiency to 75%.

The Group is today one of the largest producers of iron ore worldwide, for capture consumption, with mining activities in Algeria, Bosnia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Ukraine and the United States.

ArcelorMittal owns 20 iron ore mines; both open pit and underground, in 5 continents and have an equity interest in 3 others. The Company also owns and operates 8 coal mines producing both coking and non-coking coal.

In 2007, approximately 46% of the Group's iron-ore requirements and 13% of its coal requirements were supplied from its own mines or via long-term contracts.

Its access to high-quality, low-cost raw materials give the Group a valuable hedge against rising input prices. ArcelorMittal is actively developing its raw material base to raise self-sufficiency levels.

A f Mining Capabilities of the company.

The company has a huge pool of multi discipline international expertise to complete any complex project on time

Mining: A Primary activity

• 65 MTpa iron ore production capability. • 15 MTpa raw coal production capability. • 2 Large (+ 15MTpa) green field iron ore projects under implementation • De-phosphorization of iron ore on an industrial scale for the first time in the world (Technology Patented) kr :_

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Arcelor Mittal’s portfolio of mining assets geographically diversify for reduced risk and close to steel plant to maximise synergies

c Iron ore and steel production synergies creating unique C growth opportunities f j 3 T 3 l f t f o r Arcelor Mittal iron ore Iron ore production profile for main producer (base 100) B competitive advantage: A p p r o v e d 170 - Significant reduced risk 4 61 % due to internal iron ore +53% o need vs mining group +40% - Reduced iron ore cost +32% B arising out of low 120 transportation cost B between steel plant and deposit - Captive iron ore availability creates 70 different alternative 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 synergies between iron •ArcelorMittal ore and steel production -CVRD -RioTInto «— »BHP Billiton t Arcelor Mittal expected to be the world fastest growing iron ore producer U u

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Coal Mining Ventures:

ArcelorMittal, formerly Mittal Steel, first started operating in Kazakh Company (called Arcelor-Mittal-Temirtau in Kazakhstan) is the largest steelworks in Kazakhstan and now owns 15 coal and iron-ore mines there. Company has invested more than USD two billion in these mines since its Kazakh operation started and USD 250 million has gone toward improving safety in the mines. In 2007, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development loaned Arcelor-Mittal-Temirtau USD 100 million to improve the health and safety practices in its coal mines.

The Company has acquired a 97.9% stake in the Berezovskaya- Mine together with a 99.46% stake in the Pervomayskaya Mine from Severstal. Both mines produce coking coal and are located in the Kemerovo Region of western Siberia and produce coking coal used in steel making.

ArcelorMittal paid Severstal $650 million for the two mines, plus the Severnaya coal preparation plant, exploration and mining rights to the Zhernovskaya-3 coal deposit and three companies that provide associated services to the mines.

The three mines together have total reserves of more than 140 million tonnes and produced 3.14 million tonnes last year, ArcelorMittal said. The Zhernovskaya-3 deposit has additional estimated reserves of 46 million tonnes.

ArcelorMittal has reached an agreement with Coal of Africa Limited (” coal development company operating in South Africa. ArcelorMittal entered into an off-take agreement (’’the agreement”) with CoAL. The agreement relates to two mines. The first, Baobab is 100% owned by CoAL has an estimated yield of 2.45 MTpa. The second, Thuli is 74 % owned by CoAL has an estimated yield of 4.2MTpa. Both mines are located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

ArcelorMittal has acquired a 14.9% stake (31,611,354shares) in Macarthur Coal Limited (ASX: MCC). ArcelorMittal has acquired the exploration and mining rights to the Zhernovskaya-3 coal deposit, which is a subsidiary of the Pervomayskaya Mine.

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The company has also acquired the Severnaya Coal Preparation PI of the Berezovskaya Mine and three companies that provide associated services. Additionally the Company has completed its acquisition of 100% of the Anzherskoye mine in the Kemerovo Region.

Annual production from the three operating mines - which have a combined estimated total reserve of more than 140 million tons - was 3.14 million tons ROM in 2007. The Zhernovskaya-3 coal deposit has an additional estimated reserve of 46 million tons.

Corporate Responsibility O ur approach Taking responsibility for transforming tomorrow

The merger of the Arcelor and Mittal companies in 2007 didn't just create a major new business, and a new leader for the steel industry. It created the opportunity to re-think the role and future of our sector, both in terms of its economic model, and its social and environmental responsibilities.

The Company wants to set new standards for success and sustainability in steel. That is why it chose the strapline Transforming tomorrow', and reinforced that ambition with three core values: sustainability, quality and leadership. These values are as important in achieving company’s business objectives as they are to its corporate responsibility activities.

The Company firmly believes that a successful business is a responsible business, and long-term growth for shareholders goes hand-in-hand with its wider commitment to its communities, employees, and the environment.

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k Environment r r A core value, and a serious commitment

Sustainability is one of ArcelorMittal's core values, and absolutely integral to its f " overall vision to 'transform tomorrow'. The Company operates in a sector that can have a significant impact on the environment, which means an even greater r ^ L. v responsibility to make sure the use of resources wisely, and manage waste and f * emissions effectively. Complying with environmental regulations is just the start: ArcelorMittal aspires to excellence. c c The challenge is to do this in the context of an ongoing, and indeed growing, demand for the steel produced. Steel is one of the building blocks of the world c c; economy, and is helping to fuel much-needed growth and development in emerging markets. A way has to be found to supply that demand today, while protecting the n environment for the future. In 2007 alone the Company spent over US$ 300 million in u its drive to do this. , _*v

ArcelorMittal in the community APPROVED 0 o For a global company like ArcelorMittal, it is vital that to have a clear and defined e understanding of the meaning and importance of 'community'. As the world's largest steel producer, the Company is often looked upon as the top foreign investor in o many important overseas markets. That's certainly true in countries such as o Senegal, Kazakhstan and Liberia. In some locations the Company is also the main D regional employer. Many communities rely on the Company not just for jobs, t : livelihoods and training, but also for basic amenities like roads, power supplies, and healthcare, which the Company’s presence in the locality helps to sustain. This also u a holds true within established, mature markets, where communities have come to rely on the Company for support and corporate citizenship. 12 v y (. SET5 7 3S — RNC/010/87/A u

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The Company’s status in these markets means that it has a uniqi

f ■'l promote sustainable growth and make a positive impact on the local f long term. ArcelorMittal’s ambition is to be the most admired steel compar world, and the way it protects, fosters, and engages with all the communities is absolutely key to that. f A, (L J Transforming Tomorrow l , The Company’s position in the steel and the mining industries brings unique r '' i . responsibilities. It is committed to setting globally recognized standards with the c; needs of future generations in mind.

ArcelorMittal’s goal is to provide the leadership that will transform tomorrow's steel c and mining industries. The Company has a clear vision of the future, underpinned by c a consistent set of values. n ArcelorMittal India Limited i : APPROVED

(3 ArcelorMittal India Limited (AMIL) is a hundred percent subsidiary of ArcelorMittal. o AMIL entered into a MOU with Government of Jharkhand on 8th Oct 2005 to set up a o 12 MTpa Green field Steel Plant in two Phases of 6 MTpa each and each phase in turn will comprise of two stages of 3 MTpa each. Location of the proposed steel plant G is selected at Torpa Block in and Kamdara Block in of G Jharkhand State. The annual requirement of Iron Ore is 20MTpa i.e. @ 5 MTpa for c each stage. o c Requirement of iron ore for the steel plant is planned to be met from this proposed captive mine @ 5 MTpa for the first stage of Phase - 1 and other captive sources to u be allocated by Government of Jharkhand, in accordance with Moll for others stages U (Photocopy of MoU enclosed as Annexure - I). G 13 13 8 — RNC/010/87/A 13 G ArcelorMittal

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Salient Features of MOU are: > An Integrated Steel Plant - 12 MTpa in two phaselS;5v ^ J ^ ^ ^ ;: > Phase I - 6 MTpa (In two stages of 3 MTpa each) > Phase II - 6 MTpa. (In two stages of 3 MTpa each)

> Mining Facility > Iron Ore, Manganese, Coal & related Processing, Power, Transportation and other Infrastructure. > Captive power plant > Township > Water Supply infrastructure > Proposed Investment -Rs. 40,000,00,00,000 ( Rs. Forty thousand Crores)

Major Areas of Co-operation APPROVED I. Land Requirement > Steel plant and associated facilities - 5000 Hectares. > Power plant, downstream facility - 3000 Hectares. > Township - 2000 hectares.(1500-Steel P lant; 500 - Mines)

II. Iron Ore > Govt.of Jharkhand - Recommend 600 Million Tonnes of mineable Iron Ore Reserves.- First Thirty Years. > Govt.of Jharkhand - reserve an additional 400 Million Tonnes - Next twenty years. > Govt.of Jharkhand will endeavour to facilitate grant of all statutory clearances.

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IV. Manganese > Requirement - 60 Million Tonnes > Govt.of Jharkhand will endeavour to facilitate grant of all statutory clearances. > Until availability of mines, Govt.of Jharkhand will assist to secure adequate supply of manganese in Jharkhand at a competitive cost.

APPROVED QUANTUM OF GEOLOGICAL WORK CARRIED OUT

SL. No. A ctivity Quantum o 1. Topographic Survey on 1:5000/1:2000 scale 202.35 Ha o 2. Geological Mapping on 1:5000/1:2000 scale 202.35 Ha 3. Collection of samples from insitu exposures 57 nos. Q 4. Preparation of composite samples and Chemical 12 nos. O analysis for 6 radicals (Fe, AI203, Si02,P,S & LOI) o Exploration work carried out: D General O Present investigation carried out in the proposed ML area comprises of C topographical survey, Geophysical investigation, Geological Mapping on 1:2,000 □ scale, sampling and analysis. A copy of the permission letter from the competent authority granting permission for undertaking geological mapping etc. is enclosed as c Annexure-ll. c

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The geological activity in the block includes Geological Mappn collection of iron-ore samples from the promising zones, prepare samples and chemical analysis for 6 radicals Fe, AI203, Si02,P,Sr&==b©ff::The analytical results of the different ore zones, their shape and size have been taken as the basis for planning and execution of mining activity in the proposed area.

The rock types exposed in the Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai Belt consists of a series of sedimentary formations known as Iron-Ore Series. The Iron-Ore Series consist mainly of banded hematite quartzite and phyllite/shales with intercalations of lava flows and tuffs. The general strike of the formation in South Singhbhum is NE-SW, and dip varies from 50° to 80° towards NW.

The proposed lease boundary of ArcelorMittal India Limited is having common boundary with SAIL’s lease hold area. The lease hold area of SAIL situated in the Southern part of ArcelorMittal India Limited, was explored in past by G.S.I. The result of such exploration indicated the presence of prolific resources of very good grade ore in the block. The adjacent & Meghahatubury mines of SAIL were traversed to study different lithological units with respect to their mode of occurrences.

During Geological mapping in the proposed area, samples were colle exposures at cliff faces, nala cuttings and hill slope and at hill top. A total of 57 samples were collected from the area out of which 55 were from insitu exposures of iron ore and two were from exposures of BHJ. Out of the 55 ore samples collected from field, 12 Nos. of composite samples were prepared and analysed for six radicals (Fe, AI203, S i02, P, S and Lol) at SGS Chemical Laboratory, Vishakhapatnam. These sample locations along with nos. are marked on the geological plan (Plate No. 4).

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Information gathered from the well-known Kiriburu - Meghahatubur has indicated that in majority of boreholes, the iron content of Ire increased in depth. The same trend can reasonably be expected in case oTthe present study area.

NexTerra Geophysical Solutions carried out multi-parameter geophysical exploration campaign consisting of Total Field Ground Magnetic & Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) to delineate the iron (Hematite) bearing zones in the Meghahatuburu (Karampada Reserve Forest) Ore Deposit.

The applicant company does not hold any mining lease for any mineral in the State of Jharkhand or anywhere in India.

Recommendation: APPROVED The Topographic survey, Geophysical Investigation, extensive Geological Mapping, sampling and analytical data accrued in the block reveal that the three blocks (viz.. Block A , B & C) are promising Iron Ore bodies and hence recommended for taking up further suitable action for exploitation of the prospect.

Based on the findings of geo-physical investigation, extensive geological mapping, evidences of exposures of hematite ore spread over the entire area including at cliff faces, the depth of the ore body can safely be taken as 20 meters. However, for reserve estimation purpose in the present context, a depth of 5 meters only is considered for proved zone, and a depth of 15 meters below proved zone has been considered for probable zone. Thus based on the available mineable reserve as is clearly seen in the area, a suitable plan has been prepared for winning the ore. MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE Ol ______(202.35 HECTARES)______J

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1. a Name of Applicant : ArcelorMittal India Limited. Address : 3rd Floor, JD Corporate,

{" Near Mahabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, n Main Road, RANCHI, Jharkhand r ^ L - District Ranchi G State Jharkhand n Pin Code 834 002 Phone 0651 - 2332278, u Fax 0651- 2332237, c e-mail [email protected] i: c Delhi Office : Plaza M -6, 6th Floor, a p p r o v e d n Jasola District Centre, G New Delhi - 110 025 Phone : 011 - 46759400, O Fax : 011-46759491, D e Nominated Owner: Sri Mahendra Pratap Singh u 1 .b Status of Applicant: Private Limited Company engaged in steel making. o The Name and address of Board of Directors is given below.(Annex-lll) □ SI. No. Name Address Phone No. G 01 Dr. Sanak Mishra Flat No. 341, Green Heavens, 011 - G Dwarka, New Delhi -110075 4675900 02 Mr. Rajendra Z - 23 A, Hauz Khas, 1st 011 - u Agarwal Floor, New Delhi -110016 4675900 03 Mr. Mahendra Village - Bhairopur, P.O. 011 - G Pratap Singh Koilsa, District - Azamgarh, 4675900 G U.P. G ; K. SEN 14 ?G - RNC/010/87/A G

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MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE, ______(202.35 HECTARES) A r f y 1.C Mineral which are occurring in the area and which the applicant intend^ to mine: v' \\ / < f / The applicant company intends to mine Iron Ore & m^Maneae-pf^^s associated mineral, which is occurring in the area.

1.d Period for which the mining lease is granted/ renewed / proposed to be applied: This mining plan has been prepared for a period of 30 (thirty) years as per the consent given by the Govt, of India vide letter No.5/17/2008-M.IV, New Delhi, r : the 5th June, 2008, (Annexure - IV), and on the basis of the letter no-737/M

[] dated 9th June 2008 (Annexure -IVA), issued by the Director of Mines, Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Jharkhand, a letter of consent is issued to the applicant company asking to submit mining plan etc. by the District Mining Officer, Chaibasa vide letter No. 1081/M Ranchi, dated t j 10.06.2008 (Annexure - IVB) o

n 1.e Name of the RQP preparing Mining Plan: P.K. Sen a p p r o v e d

i: Address Kali Mandir Road, o P.O. Doranda Dist Ranchi o State Jharkhand B PIN 834 002 G Phone No. 0651 -2481110, D 09431106275/ 09334718315 e-mail [email protected] D Registration No. RQP/CG-RNC/010/87/A C Date of grant of Renewal 26.11.2001 V Valid up to 27.11.2011. G

G Photocopy of R.Q.P. Certificate valid up to 27/11/2011 is enclosed as G G

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1 .f Name of Prospecting Agency:

M/s NexTerra Geophysical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. carried out investigations in the area to delineate mineralized zone, and it’s depth in the area. This serves as a helping tool for future planning. Out crop mapping, sampling and analysis was carried out by M/s Geo Solutions Pvt. Limited.

Name M/S NexTerra Geophysical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Address A D -130, Salt Lake City, Sector -1, Kolkata - 700 064. Phone 033-23210571

Name M/S Geo Solutions Pvt. Limited. Address HIG - 21, HUDCO, Amdi Nagar, ^ v Bhilai, C. G. Phone 0788-2242913 APPROVED

1. g Reference No. & Date of consent letter from the State Government:

This mining plan has been prepared for a period of 30 (thirty) years as per the consent given by the Govt, of India vide letter No.5/17/2008-M.IV, New Delhi, the 5th June., 2008, (Annexure - IV), and on the basis of the letter no-737/M dated 9th June 2008 (Annexure -IVA), issued by the Director of Mines, Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Jharkhand, a letter of consent is issued to the applicant company asking to submit mining plan etc. by the District Mining Officer, Chaibasa vide letter No. 1081/M Ranchi, dated 10.06.2008 .(Annexure - IVB)

p. k4§ENr 16 RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A APPROVED \ 'A 'A \ ______17 (202.35 HECTARES) RNC/010/87/A requirementto obtain the Forest and Environmental clearance. Environmental Notification dated Ministry 27/01/1994 of Environment and Forests. as issued and amended by Mine Closure Plan under Rule 23 B of M.C.D.R., 1988 and also to fulfill the compliance of the amended provisions applicableof the Mines Act Acfw^ and Rules including Forest (Conservation)' The Mining Plan is prepared as per Rule 22 of M.C.R., 1960 and Progressive The central Government has instructed the State Gov^r'ament SEN (k.

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CHAPTER - II LOCATION & ACCESSIBILITY

2.a Details of Area (with Location Map) District & State West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Taluka , Village Karampada R.F. Khasra No./Plot No./ etc. NIL. The Forest Compartment wise break up of land is as under: Extent of Proposed Lease area 202.35 Hectares Whether the Area is recorded to be in forest Entire area is under Karampada R.F., Sasangda Forest Range, under Division, , Jharkhand Ownership / Occupancy State Govt. t o v e d

SI. No. Compartment No. Area in Nature of Land Hectares 1. KP 33 (Part) 16.53 Karampada Reserve Forest

2. KP 34 (Part) 39.92 Karampada Reserve Forest

3. KP 35 (Part) 145.90 Karampada Reserve Forest

Total 202.35 Karampada Reserve Forest

Existence of Public Road / Railway Line if any nearby and approximate distance:

The Meghahatuburu iron ore deposit is situated in Karampada reserve forest near village Meghahatuburu of West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand State. Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu Townships are located on top of the elongated ridge. The lease area is approachable from - Kiriburu state

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highway. The ML area is at a distance of around 27 Kms SW railway siding and 30 Kms west from the Barbil Railway Statioi

Airport: The nearest airport from the area is Tatanagar/ Ranchi approximately 170 Km. /262 Km. away from the area.

Toposheet No. with Latitude and Longitude:

The area is within the Karampada Reserve forest and lies between Latitude 22°06’29” N to 22°07’39”N and longitude 85°17’30”E to 85°18’42” E) of Toposheet No.73 F / 8. (Plate -1).

Land Use Pattern (Forest, Agricultural, Grazing, Barren etc): Entire area comes under Karampada R.F., Sasangda Forest Range, Saranda Forest Division, West Singhbhum District, Jharkhand

2.b General Location and Vicinity map Location Map: Key Plan showing the location of the area forming a part of toposheet No. 73F/8 (Part) on a scale of 1:50,000 is given in Plate No. 1.

Area Plan (Forest Block Map): Forest Block Map showing the different compartments of Karampada Reserve Forest Block on a scale of 1:4000 is given in Plate No. 2. ArcelorMittal

CHAPTER-III GEOLOGY & APPROVED EXPLORATION

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The region as a whole is a hilly terrain. The proposed Mining Lease area is r \ - located on the top of the NE-SW trending hill range, which constitutes the T ^ i : western limb of the horse-shoe shaped synclinorium, a prominent feature of f ” i -i the Singhbhum-Orissa-lron-Ore-Craton. The area is to the north-east of f i 1 j Meghahatuburu iron ore mines of SAIL. The western slope of the hill is comparatively steeper than the eastern slope. When looked from top, as can c be seen in Google Image, the hill top areas look like a dissected plateau with G small hillocks in between giving rise to an undulated topography. There are C four hillocks within the study area. The highest elevation of the study area is G about 923 mRL at the south-eastern hillock, where a railway wireless tower is G located and the lowest elevation is 660 mRL on western hill slope towards G south-west corner of the area. The lowest elevation however, which is outside the proposed area, i.e. on west of the proposed lease boundary is 600. mRL C S T jJ R tftc T G 3.a.ii Drainage: APPROVED

G There are two rivers 1. Koina & 2.Karo which flow parallel to the elongation of G the NE-SW trending hill range. Both the rivers flow from SW towards NE. The G river Koina is on western side of the ridge and the river Karo is on eastern side of the ridge. River Koina is approximately 5 kms north-west from the area G and Karo river is approximately 4 kms south-east from the area. G The drainage system of the area is almost parallel to sub-parallel type due to G structural control of litho units. The two rivers Koina & Karo flow parallel to the G elongation of the NE-SW trending hill range. The tributaries of Koina & Karo O River which are all seasonal are controlled by the fold axis of second G generation folds of the western limb which run NW-SE. G G G G MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSjT (202.35 HECTARES)

These tributaries originating from the area, which an direction, meet into Koina River and the tributaries whi the SE direction meets into Karo River.

3.a.iii Regional Geology:

The Singhbhum Orissa Iron Ore Craton (SOIOC) extends over an area of approximately 40,000 sq. Kms in the eastern part of India. The rocks of study area are of the Archean age having Iron Ore Group (IOG). It comprises of low-grade metasediments banded iron formations (BIFs) including phyllites, tuffaceous shales, banded hematite jaspers/banded hematite quartzites (BHJ/BHQ), with iron ore deposited on a metamorphic basement within the craton. The main regional structure influencing the IOG is a NNE-trending, low-plunging synclinorium overturned towards the east. The BIFs define a horseshoe- shaped structure (Fig.-1) termed as the ‘Bonai Synclinorium’ with the BHJ/BHQ forming the backbone of the iron ore range (western arm of Synclinorium) stretching across the region in a NNE-SSW direction (Jones, 1934).

The SOIOC is bounded by the arcuate Singhbhum Shear Zone and the Sukinda Thrust to the south (Saha et al., 1988). A long Precambrian history recorded within this crustal unit includes distinct orogenic episodes accompanied by granite emplacement over different phases. The studied area is a part of the major Iron Ore Basin, which developed within the craton after the emplacement of two early phases of Singhbhum Granite. The IOG rocks were then deposited in this basin and several episodes of crustal thickening, sedimentation and magma injection preceded the Iron Ore orogeny, which folded the IOG rocks. (Saha, 1994).

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The Kolhan Series, the rocks of the Iron ore series consist pkeaomina] basic lavas, phyllites (originally largely tuffs) and banded hem r ■’.* 1 , grading to iron ore, all closely folded, with a persistent ove r" *> i _ west, and possessing a general N.N.E.-S.S.W. strike.

The actual succession within the Iron ore series inside the Kolhan Estate (ignoring any correlation with" northern and eastern Singhbhum) has been r : made uncertain by Dr. Dunn's recent discovery.

West of the Iron Ore outcrop, in Bonai Range, is the Bonai granite, which presumably connects to the south and east with the extensive Singhbhum Granite which covers such a large part of southern Singhbhum and the States of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar. l : The new but still provisional classification may be tabulated as follows:— c Purana Kolhan series ...... Unconformity...... c s; Newer Dolerites Arkasani Granophyre. A pDo n Archaean, Gneiss. ^ c Eparchaean or Singbhumn Granite. Diorite o Purana (Dhanjori Orogeny) y Dalma and Dhanjori /lavas. Dhanjori sandstone, conglomerate u ...... Unconformity...... t ; Phyllites & tuffs, conglomerates, quartzites. Banded Quartzites often Hematitic, Phyllites Iron Ore Stage and Basic Igneous Rock. Iron Ore Possible Overlay...... Archean Series Mica Schists and Hornblende Schists, with quartz granulite and quartz schists; tuffs and Chaibasa Stage cherts were less metamorphosed. c 24 RQPrCG - RNC/010/87/A L y MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANES (202.35 HECTARES)

The rocks of the Iron Ores series in south Singh Keonjhar and Bonai, occupy steep, sparsely-inhabited, tops of which form an old peneplain occurring about 61 at one time continuous with the Ranchi plateau to the north. The higher ridges, rising to nearly 915 mRL and consisting mainly of banded hematite quartzite and iron ore, were originally residuals above this old peneplain the lower hills, consisting of phyllite and lavas, together with sandstones and shale belonging to the Kolhan series, are usually much dissected by small streams. Where the bedding of the shale and sandstones is comparatively flat, the country is generally undulating and typically covered with fragments of the white quartz veins, which traverse the shales.

The plains of Singhbhum are partly on granite and partly on the schist and shales of the Iron-ore Series. The shales, which mostly form the central and southern parts of the Singhbhum plains, merge into the hills of the Kolhan in the south and into those of to the west. Towards the west they gradually change to phyllites. A series of shale and quartzite hills e > i3 ^ ^ i* * C | the Singhbhum plains to the south-east of Chakradharpur andj0fp!f&P|(R^/Fp southern outcrops of the Iron-ore Series with the outcrops in the north. In Singhbhum, the rocks show two facies- namely an un-metamorphosed one in the south and a metamorphosed in the north, separated by a major thrust zone (extending from Porahat in the western Singhbhum through Chakradharpur, Amda, Rakha mines, Mosabani and Sunrgri into Mayurbhanj over a distance of 160 Kms). It has east-west course in the western part and turns to the south -east in the eastern region. The thrust zone marks the overfolded limb of geo- anticline.

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In between the lavas and the banded hematite quart; rL "i impersistent zone of tuffs, inter-bedded with altered lavas ant P i . phyllites. For long distances, this zone of tuffs is erifo r ^ V ^ Conglomerate consisting of quartz, quartzite and lava pebbles in an^affidfed r ' matrix, probably of lava-wash, occurs between the lavas and the zone of tuffs. Both phyllites and lavas are commonly altered. r i - A. Sfukherji el al. / Journal o f Structural Geology 26 (2004) 2175—2189 r a i n g G i : g c g G o

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3.a.iv Local Geology:

Exposures of good quality hard compact laminated, lamin&ti^kjron found on the top of the hillocks and on hill slopes of the e f*v^,. lateritised ore outcrops along with lateritic soils are found spreaddyerTfie plateau area. Thickness of the soil is not very extensive

BIFs (Banded Hematite Jasper & Banded Hematite Quartzites) are exposed in nala section towards south west of the valley area at a lower elevation. Phyllites and ferruginous shales are also exposed at places along the nala cuttings. Zone of lateritization with typical yellowish-brown colour are also visible along the nala section.

The rocks and the ore body in the area as whole seem to have undergone several phases of structural disturbance. Local minor folds are observed at some of the exposures. The overall strike of the litho units is North 65° East, and dip varies from 50° to 80° towards NW.

v Occurrence of hematite is observed in form of (i) Hard compact/ mas: and (ii) Laminated type. At places lateritization is prominent on surface. On close observation of the fresh surface in some of insitu hand specimens reveal growth of Specularite & Goethite. Blue dust is also observed in one of the exposure near a nala. ‘Conga’ was also observed at one place in Block-B.

Photographs of some of the exposures are enclosed as Annexure-XIV.

In general, the sequence appears to be:—

3. Phyllite and tuffs, lenticular conglomerate and quartzite 2. BIF (Banded Hematite Jasper) along with Iron ore. 1. Phyllite, ArcelorMittal

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The rock types encountered in this region is given below:

\%V " > H £ S Phyllite: The normal phyllite has a slaty cleavage and is s /fo /q n fobthffl o f/ north-west of hillock. They have been subjected to close folding^^ougTilhfdy are of variety of colours, purple, ferruginous phyllites are more common. This rock is also of bluish grey-green and brownish colours. It occurs as a consistent horizon throughout the length of the southern slopes.

BIF (Banded Hematite Jasper & Banded Hematite Quartzite): Banded Hematite Jasper & Banded Hematite Quartzite are a very striking rock formation consisting of inter-banded layers of iron-oxide and silica. Owing to their great hardness these rocks resist weathering and form steep cliffs with characteristic conspicuous bands of different colours. The bands are of varying colours such as grey, brown, black, bright red owing to the nature of the iron-oxide, and are very irregular, crumpled and contorted and vary in thickness from mere partings to several mms and are commonly about half a centimeter thick. The siliceous bands are of fine-grained quartz or red ja

Laterite: The laterite cover is about 1.5m thick on the hill slopes and is light brown to red in colour. A thin laterite band is present on the hill top and behing guest house.

3.b.i Topographic Plan/Geological Plan:

The topographic plan of the lease area has been prepared on a scale of 1:2000 with contour interval of 5 m. This plan has been taken as the base plan for preparation of geological plan. The details of exploration carried out and procedure adopted for preparation of Geological Plan are narrated below. Evidences of mineral existence are shown on the geological plan. The photographs from the area showing the ore exposures are enclosed y (Annexure-IV) as an evidence of mineral existence. A goggle image of the /X ? /a re a is also enclosed showing bird eye view of the area. i '/(/ sen 28 MTOP/CG - RNC/010/87/A ArcelorMittal

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C; 3.b.ii Exploration carried out in the area: c-

Following Survey/ Exploratory work has been carried out in o > Topographical Survey & temporary demarcation of extents of the a proposed ML area. o > Geological Mapping, Collection & Analysis of insitu ore samples. > Geophysical Exploration

c > Topographical Survey & temporary demarcation of extents of the c proposed ML area. c

Topographical Survey was carried out by qualified surveyors using Total Station. The proposed ML area is having common boundary with SAlL’s

o lease hold area. Thus the survey was started from the ‘Bench Mark’ point

o of Meghahatuburu mines of SAIL and then the entire area of 202.35 Ha was surveyed for making the Topographic Plan on 1: 2000 scale^ o extents of the proposed ML area were demarcated with temporary pmara. e All the mappable outcrops were demarcated using Global o System (G.P.S.), The outcrops marked using GPS are verified by total o Station Survey and accordingly Geological Plan is prepared. As suggested

Q in the scrutiny comments of Draft Mining Plan the area was resurveyed Cdur'-Kfl Exuvne -mb'cn c using Total Station between 10.06.2009 to 25.06.2009^ and all the observations on survey has been complied w ith.^P ™ ^ ^ T*** ^ v * * * ^ * * cvic/«e^3 ■& o > Geological Mapping, & Preparation of Geological Plan

The geological activity in the block includes Geological Mapping on 1:2000

Cr scale, collection of iron-ore samples from the insitu exposures, preparation and chemical analysis of samples for 6 radicals (Fe, AI203, Si02, P, S & Lol). A copy of the permission letter from the competent authority granting P permission for undertaking geological mapping etc. is enclosed as » Annexure-ll. D '. K. SEN 29 SQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A P MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORI ______(202.35 HECTARES)

The adjacent lease hold area of SAIL has been explc G.S.I., NMDC & SAIL. The result of such exploration in< of prolific resources of very good grade ore in the proposed a7o3~3Rfit is along the same strike direction as that of Kiriburu/Meghahatuburu ore and most probably, it is continuation of the same ore body with a gap in- between, which may be due to folding/faulting. Information gathered from Kiriburu - Meghahatuburu Iron Ore Mine indicates to some extent, the depth continuity of ore in the present study area.

Based on the findings of geo-physical investigation, extensive geological mapping, evidences of exposures of hematite ore spread over the entire area including at cliff faces, the depth of the ore body can safely be taken as 20 meters. However, for reserve estimation purpose, a depth of 5 meters only is considered for proved zone, and a depth of 15 meters below proved zone has been considered for probable zone.

A team of geologists from M/s Geo Solution (Pvt.) Ltd. carried out extensive Surface Geological Mapping work for the entire area of 202.35 Hectares between 18/11/08 to 26/11/08. All the outcrops and ore exposures were mapped; their spatial location, extension along the strike & across the strike, nature of litho-unit, ore type, dip & strike etc. were recorded. All the exposures of ore body on surface were mapped. Samples were also collected from the insitu exposues and analysed at SGS Lab, Vishakapatnam.

Based on the locational details of exposures obtained from the field and chemical analysis of samples a Surface Geological Plan was prepared (Plate-4) demarcating the mineralized/ore zone. The mineralized zone was demarcated on the map with guided interpolations based on the observed strike & dip continuity of ore body, in between the exposures.

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The map thus prepared is also in agreement wi anomaly/ore body map.

The geological plan prepared earlier has been modified as per suggestions given in the scrutiny comments on draft mining plan.

After preparation of the geological plan, for convenience of mine planning, the area under study was divided into three blocks - namely A, B and C. as shown in the enclosed geological map.

> Sampling & Analysis;

During Geological mapping in the proposed area, samples were collected t : from insitu exposures spread over the entire area including th o s ^^J ^jj^fj

c : faces, nala cuttings and hill slope and at hill top. A total of were collected from the area out of which 55 were from insitu exposures of c iron ore and two were from exposures of BHJ. Out of the 55 ore samples n collected from field, 12 Nos. of composite samples were prepared and c analysed for six radicals (Fe, AI203, S i02, P, S and Lol) at SGS Chemical Laboratory, Vishakhapatnam. These sample locations along with nos. are marked on the geological plan (Plate No. 4).

e Since at places, continuous exposures of ore is seen along the hill slope i ; (i.e. from bottom of hill to top), analysis of these samples give an idea of r ^ the quality of ore at different mRL.

The shape and size of the different ore zones and the analytical results, of samples have been taken as basis for excavation planning and execution of mining activity in the proposed area. c

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MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPO: (202.35 HECTARES) i i r'“l No. of Ore Samples collected from three blocks; / £ / Block-A Block- B Block- (X : X TotaJ....- Compact Laminated 11 13 09 Laminated 04 05 05 14 r L , Hydroxide 03 04 01 08 Total 18 22 15 55

Besides 55 ore samples, 2 samples of BHQ/BHJ (sample nos. 13 & 29) i - were also collected totaling to 57 samples. Sample locations are marked on the Geological Plan. t : t : The Block-wise location of samples collected and megascopic description are tabulated below. t : c : G n APPROVED o

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SI Sam Locational Dscription Type of ore as seSh^'4; p-Location No. pie in the hand specimen Coordinate .0 No. 1 1 A Point Laminated Ore 22°06’32” N 85°18’17” E 2 2 Between A & B Points Laminated Ore 22°06’33” N * 85°18’11” E 3 3 Near the valley (B Point) Compact Laminated 22°06’39” N towards Nala Slope 85°18’10” E 4 4 Slope of the valley Hydroxide Ore 22°06’41” N 85°18’03” E 5 6 On the slope of main ore Compact Laminated 22°06’47” N i body Ore 85°18’02” E 6 7 Main Hill Compact Laminated U> 22°06’49” N Ore 85°18’05” E v.i 7 8 A Hill top - Rly. Tower Compact Laminated 22°06’53” N ( West) Ore 85°18’07” E 8 8 B Hill top - Rly. Tower Compact Laminated 22°06’34” N (East) Ore 85°18’10” E <2u M 00 r CM H - * 9 9 Eastern Slope of Tower Compact Laminated Ore 10 10 Hill along the slope Compact Laminated ED (SE Side) Ore 11 11 Foot Hill (Nala Slope) Compact Laminated 22°07’02” N Near 36 (R.N.) Ore 85°18’17” E a 12 12 Nala section eastern side Hydroxide Ore 22°07’02” N of Tower, 85°18’16” E '■’t 13 13 Nala Cutting section of BHQ/BHJ 22°07’04” N eastern side of Tower 85°18’17” E * 14 14 Eastern plateau after nala Laminated Ore 22°06’05n N 85°18’18” E 15 17 Near road side of the Laminated Ore 22°07’06” N J aboveSample R. No. 37 85°18’25” E 16 18 Top plateau Area Compact Laminated 22°07’05” N 'J Ore 85°18’27” E 17 20 Top plateau Area Compact Laminated 22°07’09B N Opposite side of road Ore 85°18’29” E 18 21 Northern side of Valley Compact Laminated 22°07’08” N i Slope Ore 85°18’22” E 19 22 Northern side of Valley Compact Laminated 22o07’11” N Slope Ore 85°18’20” E

■# 20 23 Further from Sample No. Compact Laminated 22°07’14” N * 22 Ore 85°18’27” E

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SI Sam Locational Dscription Type of ore as seSn^- No. pie in the hand specim en '"Goordfriate No. 22 25 Further from Sample No. Compact Laminated 22°07’17” N 24about 30 M. Ore 85°18’23” E 23 26 Eastern end position of Compact Laminated 22°07’18” N lease ore Ore 85°18’22” E 24 27 Near Banyan Tree (close Compact Laminated 22°07’28” N to boundary) Ore 85°18’21” E 25 28 Top of hill on he north Hydroxide Iron Ore 22°07’08” N side of the road 85°18’12” E 26 29 Near water fall as the BHG/BHJ 22°07’10” N bottom (R.L. 820 M.) 85°17’54” E 27 30 Near Forest Office above Hydroxide Ore 22°07’06” N the Water Fall 85°17’56” E 28 31 Near Lease boundary Compact Laminated 22°07’03” N pillar Point C Ore 85°17’54” E 29 32 Along the side as above Hydroxide Ore 22°07’03” N Sample No. 31 85°17’55” E 30 33 A Western boundary of Compact Laminated 22o07’11” N Forest Ground Ore 85°17’42” E 31 33 B Same Ground (Eastern Compact Laminated side) Ore 32 33 C Same Ground (Southern Laminated Ore ED side) 33 33 D Same Ground (Northern Laminated Ore 22°07’11” N side) 85°17’36” E 34 33 E Same Ground Laminated Ore 22°07’10” N (Central Point) 85°17’39” E 'V 35 33 F Same Ground Near the Compact Laminated 22°07’05” N l *\ ML Boundary Ore 85°17’33” E 36 34 Nala. Western lease Compact Laminated 22°07’04” N boundary of the Nala) Ore 85°17’30” E V 37 35 Nala Cutting (towards Laminated Ore 22°07’04” N U North) 85°17’29” E 38 36 Nala cutting further Compact Laminated 22°07’05” N o (towards North) Ore 85°17’29” E 39 38 Nala (towards North of Compact Laminated 22°07’13” N •o sample no.36 Ore 85°17’38” E 40 37 Nala further (towards Compact Laminated 22°07’12” N u North Sample no. 37) Ore 85°17’33” E / 41 39 Nala (towards North Compact Laminated 22°07’18” N L> slightly about the nala) Ore 85°17’39” E 42 40 West of the Hill top Compact Laminated 22°07’14” N Ore 85°17’36” E 43 41 Murram Road towards

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------, . r-~ , ’ SI Sam Locational Dscription Type of ore as seen No. pie in the hand specimen CoSrdiirafe No. 44 41 A Murram Road towards Hydroxide Ore 22°07’14” N water fall 85°17’43” E 45 42 Along the Road toward Hydroxide Ore (Shaly) 22°07’11” N Water Fall 85°17’45” E 46 43 Along Road toward Water Compact Laminated 22°07’10" N Fall Ore 85°17’47” E 47 44 Along the Road toward Compact Laminated 22°07’09” N Water Fall Ore 85°17’51” E 48 45 On the North of the Road Hydroxide Ore 22°07’02” N 85°18’31” E vj 49 46 Near Tower (Under the Compact Laminated 22°06’51” N ML) Ore 85°18’09” E V > 50 47 Near Point A Compact Laminated 22°06’52” N Ore 85°18’13” E 51 48 Northern Plateau Laminated Ore 22°07’05” N 85°18’05” E 52 49 Northern Plateau towards Laminated Ore 22°07’11” N North 53 50 Central portion of Plateau Laminated Ore o Area ______A 54 51 Central portion of Plateau Compact Laminated ^ D Area Hill Slope Ore 85°18’04” E 55 52 Central portion of Plateau Compact Laminated 22°07’25” N Area Ore 85°18’03” E 56 53 Central portion of Plateau Laminated Ore 22°07’20” N Area Hill Top 85°18’05” E 57 54 Central portion of Plateau Laminated Ore 22°07’20” N Area Road Side 85°18’05” E o Arcelo

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Chemical Analysis of samples:

Out of the 55 ore samples collected from the three Blocks, A, B of composite samples were prepared and analysed for six radicals (Fe, AI203, Si02, P, S and Lol) at SGS Chemical Laboratory, Vishakhapatnam.

For each of the block, three composite samples of each ore type viz. Compact Laminated, Laminated & Hydroxide Ore and one composite sample including all ore types in the block have been prepared for chemical analysis. Thus 4 composit samples from each block were prepared and chemically analyzed. The composite samples for different ore types in a block were prepared in proportion of their distribution in the block.

Thus, total 12 composit samples have been prepared as detailed below.

SI. Ore Type Composite Includes Sample Nos No. sample No. fer Bloc k-A dPPRf)VED 1 Compact 3,6,7,8A,8B,9,10,11,18,46,4 A1 " ” 11 Laminated Ore 7 2 Laminated Ore A2 1,14,17,48 4 3 Hydroxide Ore A3 4,12,45 3 4 Mixed Ore A4 A1 ,A2,A3 Bloc k-B 5 Compact B1 31,33A,33B,33F,34,36,37,3 13 Laminated Ore 8,39,40,41,43,44 6 Laminated Ore B2 2,33C,33D,33E,35 5 7 Hydroxide Ore B3 30,32,41 A,42 4 8 Mixed Ore B4 B1,B2,B3 Bloc k-C Compact 9 C1 20,21,22,23,25,26,27,51,52 9 Laminated Ore 10 Laminated Ore C2 24,44,50,53,54 5 11 Hydroxide Ore C3 28 1 12 Mixed Ore C4 C1 ,C2,C3

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Chemical analysis results of the 12 composite sample\ detailed below; and also enclosed as Annexure -VI.

L SI Composite TYPE OF Fe % Si02 % a i2o 3 °/< S % P% LOI No. Sample SAMPLE NO. Block-A 1 Compact 60.34 2.11 A1 5.80 0.009 0.05 5.14 Laminated Ore 2 A2 Laminated Ore 58.36 1.51 6.25 0.011 0.048 7.74 3 A3 Hydroxide Ore 42.29 1.95 16.26 0.010 0.042 11.93

L v 4 Composite A4 Sample (A1- 60.24 5.46 4.08 0.010 0.050 3.68 r ’ v A3) Block-B { _ 5 Compact 64.70 0.007 B1 1.10 1.40 0.040 4.59 Laminated Ore c 6 B2 Laminated Ore 64.18 2.25 1.27 0.008 0.042 4.18 7 B3 Hydroxide Ore 57.52 1.68 4.77 0.011 0.047 8.48 i : 8 Composite B4 61.92 3.87 3.50 0.010 0.040 Sample (Bl-B) 3.48 G Block-C 9 Compact 66.01 0.93 1.66 0.006 C1 C Laminated Ore 10 C2 Laminated Ore 64.78 2.14 1.59 0.008 C 11 C3 Hydroxide Ore 45.57 8.02 13.70 0.008 'T).,039 ’iftlio " 12 Composite y C4 61.18 Sample (Bl-C) 2.09 3.70 0.009 0.047 5.78 o G Based on the above chemical analysis and percent distribution of different ore types, the block wise average grade of Fe is as shown below. G % Distribution Weighted % Distribution % Distribution G of Compact Avrage Block of Laminated of Hydroxide Total Laminated Fe% of C Ore Ore Ore Ore C Block-A 61 22 17 100 59.81 Block-B 59 23 18 100 64.56 G Block-C 60 33 07 100 65.57 Total for all blocks 62.50 C G G G

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G The physical analysis of the three samples of iron ore, 2 samples of Compact laminated ore and 1 sample of laminated ore was analyzed by Bhilai Institute of Technology (BIT), Bhilai. The results are tabulated below. Physical tests J were conducted for Crushing strength, Specific gravity & Hardness. Annexure -VII.

Table showing Physical Properties; . J

\ j s. PHYSICAL SAMPLE NO.- NO SAMPLE NO.-1 SAMPLE NO.-2 PROPPERTIES 3 1 Colour Lead Black Lead Black Lead Black 2 Streak Cherry Red Cherry Red Cherry Red 3 Lusture Metallic Metallic Metallic Lamina / Lamina / 4 Form & Structure Lamina / Banded Banded Banded O 5 Specific Gravity 5.3 5.2 5.2 6 Bulk Density 4.4 gm/cm3 4.2 gm/cm3 v '- 4.1 gm/cr^rTC Compressive 7 580 kg/cm2 540 kg/cm2 530 k S ^ p R C- Strength (Uniaxial) Fracture Uneven Uneven Uneven D >8 Between 5.5 to Between 5.5 to Between 5.5 to 9 Hardness CJ 6.5 6.5 6.5 10 Special Property Soil the finger Soil the finger Soil the finger Diagnostic 11 1,2,4,3 1,2,4,3 1,2,4,3 Properties Banded Banded Banded 12 Name Hematite Hematite Hematite o

( i Description of Ore Types:

0 From the megascopic study of all the samples collected, mainly three types of iron ore have been identified in our field survey, 1. compact/hard laminated ore G 2.Laminated ore and 3.Hydroxide / Lateritic / Shaly/ Re-cemented ore Gv

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The megascopic description of different types of ore is a

Compact / Hard Laminated Ore This type of ore constitutes a major portion of ore-deposit and is predominant in ail the three blocks (hills). The compact laminated ore is heavy, hard, compact, and laminated. The thickness of laminae varies from 2mm to more than 30 mm. The ore is steel grey (from dull/ pale to dark) to iron black in color, fine-grained, and dull to metallic in luster. The hardness varies from 5.5 to 6.5 on Moh’s scale and the specific gravity is around 5. A few outcrop samples show weathering and formation of limonitic crust and filling in pores and cavities. There is lateritisation seen in few samples also. A few samples are having a dull cherty look with sub- conchoidal fracture. The streak of all the ore samples is brownish to cherry red, a typical hematite streak i.e. cherry red. The Fe-content of compact laminated ore samples vary from 60.34% to 66.01%.

Laminated Ore: - The laminated ore is comparatively less hard and compact as compared to compact laminated ore described above and the laminae are having thickness of about 5mm to 20mm. It is steel grey to brownish in colour, streak is cherry red, and partings of laminae are evident. Hardness is around 4 to 4.5 and is less heavy as compared to Compact laminated ore. A few outcrop samples specimen show limonitisation and lateritisation due to weathering in the form of fillings and encrustations. The Fe-content of laminated ore vary from 58.36% to 64.78%.

Hydroxide Ore:- The formation of this type of ore is due to weathering of above mentioned ores i.e. compact laminated and laminated ores. Hematite (F2O3) gets converted into Fe (OH) 3 during the formation of hydroxide ore; hence the name. The colour of this ore is, dull to bright yellow, brown and earthy luster and is lighter than laminated ore. . The Fe-content of laminated ore vary from 42.29% to 57.52%.

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Shaly Ore: - This ore is light grayish brown to brownish-^ comparatively soft due to the presence of argillaceous mate

Re-cemented Ore (Conga):- In Block-B as shown in geological map a small out crop of conga is seen. Angular to sub angular pebbles of good quality hard compact laminated ore is seen embedded into a matrix of iron rich cementing material.

.Geophysical Exploration:

NexTerra Geophysical Solutions carried out multi-parametric geophysical exploration campaign consisting of Total Field Ground Magnetic & Gravity survey to delineate ore bodies (Hematite bearing zones) in the study area.

The entire 202.35 hectare area was covered with Total Field Magnetic and Gravity surveys in 50m X 50m grid. In all 625 Gravity-Magnetic stat recorded. 45 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) were carried o anomaly zones delineated by Gravity & Magnetic data. Survey specifications, instrumentation control, data acquisition, processing and interpretation were all successfully performed within the Quality System/control framework.

The geophysical campaign could delineate the major anomalous zones rich in Hematite ore as well as the non-hematite contact boundaries. The residual magnetic and gravity anomalies interpreted by separating the regional fields could delineate several high anomaly (probable ore) zones in the lease area. VES data corroborated the results by vertical demarcation of such ore zones.

Two different horizons of rich ore bodies at ensemble average depths extending up to 40 and 60 m are interpreted from the 2D FFT of gravity and magnetic data. Geo-electric depth sections based on VES data could <7 delineate the depth persistence and thicknesses of individual ore bodies, top- rL ? y^oil/variants of iron ore (lateritic ore) and the intervening strata. Ml k .'sen 40 RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A ArcelorMittal

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Regarding distribution and occurrence of ore, the finding^ 'o| Geophysjeaf/ investigations are in line with the findings of Geological m a ^^g ^iie ^ie d '- physical investigations of course, do not reveal the grade of ore at different depth levels, as such the company intends to carry out detail exploration and prepare an extensive assay plan.

\; 3.c. Geological Sections

27 Nos. of Geological Sections have been prepared at an average interval of 100 meters, depending on spatial location of the ore body, on a scale of 1:2000 and are enclosed as Plate No. 5A, 5B & 5C.

3.d Year wise future programme of exploration : a r jR t f c r t j APPROVED O It is proposed to drill 123 nos. of vertical bore holes (combination of c, Coring/R.C.Type) in a 100m X 100m grid pattern in the 1st year of the plan period. The bore holes will be drilled till the bottom of ore body however; an average depth of 60 m is expected to find the extent and grade of iron ore. The dia of drill holes shall vary from 76mm to 38mm. Drilling in the first year will start from the proposed waste dump area as well as in the C-Block area, from where it is being planned to start mining in the 2nd year of plan period. ■O

& In the future exploration/ drilling programme it has been planned to do only drilling/exploration work in the 1st year. No excavation is planned in first year -c and thus full thrust will be given to complete the detail exploration drilling in f-. the first year itself. The details of the proposed drilling programme year wise is given in the table below: c i '

u c 41 cores, Laboratory and Pilot Plant scale beneficiation tests will be under taken and for this study, the company will engage a Government recognized laboratory.

3. e Geological & Recoverable Reserve & Grade.

Reserve estimation at present has been done on the basis of findings of extensive Geological Mapping of the area. Results of Geo-Physical survey have been taken as a helping tool for knowing the depth as well as lateral extension of occurrence of ore body in the area. Results of Geophysical studies reveal that ore body is spread extensively over the entire lease area up to a depth range of 40 to 60 meters.

Total Field Magnetic and Gravity surveys done in a 50m X 50m grid and 45 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) carried out in the high anomalous zones could delineate the zones rich in Hematite ore as well as the non-hematite

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The geo-physical investigations of course, do not reveal the grade of ore at different depth levels, as such the company plans to carry out detail r ^ exploration in the first year and prepare an extensive assay plan. t - r L The lateral extension of the ore body in a direction perpendicular to the strike and along the strike has also been established from surface exposures. c Regarding the depth of occurrence, well exposed ore body on escarp faces, vertical cliff and exposures of same ore body at different altitudes along the 1 J hill slope, (i.e. from bottom of hill to top of hill where it is clearly visible) has {■" 1 V been considered. Geophysical investigation and ground observations in the c field indicates the depth of ore occurrence to be approximately 60 Mtrs. c However for reserve estimation in the present context; for proved category, c ore body up to a depth of only 05 Mtrs has been considered and for probable category, a depth of 15 Mtrs below the proved zone have been considered. i : s f j h IR ct u 3.e.i. Method of estimation of Reserves: APPROVED o Calculation of Reserves u

[J For convenience of Mine Planning/ excavation scheduling, the entire deposit of the proposed lease area has been divided into three (3) blocks namely o c Block-A, B & C. The ore type in all the 3 blocks are mainly insitu Compact c Laminated and laminated ore. c Sectional methods have been adopted for estimation of proved and probable c Insitu (Compact Laminated/Laminated Ore) reserve, where as reserves of possible category ore in the area is estimated by LXBXH method . c i :

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Bulk density figures for ore have been taken on the basis of ciar$nt the adjoining mining areas and % recovery of ore have beerKrafe y - rJ?lAfc basis hard compact nature of the ore seen during field investigation!

Area of influence of ore in each block and zones has been considered on the basis of continuity of ore body observed on surface. Sections have been drawn from boundary to boundary along and across the strike direction/trend of mineralization considering the litho units in the area.

The reserve has been estimated based on 50% Fe cut off grade. However, intention of the company is to utilze ore of even upto 47% Fe grade, subject to ‘amenability of the ore to beneficiation’ which can be established only after the ore characterization/ beneficiation test results.

The threshold value of iron ore for the eastern region has not yet been decided. However, the threshold value for Bellary-Hospet & Central India has been fixed at 55% Fe. Though the cutoff grade for reserve calculation of the present deposit has been taken as 50% Fe, no threshold value for i be mined in this deposit, has been fixed. A

As mentioned in para 3.e.i the company has intentions to utilze ore of up to 47% Fe, subject to amenability of the ore to beneficiation, which shall be ascertained only after pilot plant scale beneficiation test of the ore is done. Thus depending upon beneficiation test results, the threshold value of this particular deposit may go up to 47% Fe. In future the threshold value as fixed by IBM for this sector will be strictly followed.

Over all average grade of Iron ore of the deposit, on the basis of analytical report, is considered 62.50 % Fe. MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGAN ______(202.35 HECTARES)______

The details of computation of ore reserve unde possible categories are as given below.

3.e.ii. Geological Reserve:

The geological reserve has been estimated by sectional method. The geological reserve thus estimated under proved, probable and possible category are as detailed below.

Proved Reserve: Proved reserve zone has been calculated taking into account the lateral extension of the ore body as established from surface exposures and regarding depth, only 05 Mtrs has been considered which is clearly seen in cliff section and on hill slope exposures.The Block wise and section wise proved reserve estimated is as tabulated below.

^ t i l t e d APPROVE!

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, \ Block wise and section wise proved reserve (tj

BLOCK - A X ^ tan Length Min. Sectio Sectional of Volum Recover Zone Rejec TF n area m2 influenc e m3 y 95% Tonnes t 5% e m C1-D1 I 804 128 102912 97766 5146 3.5 342181 C2-D2 I 1176 78 91728 87142 4586 3.5 304997 C3-D3 I 156 68 10608 10078 530 3.5 35273 C3-D3 I 1028 100 102800 100% 0 3.5 359800 C4-D4 I 139 53 7376 6999 368 3.5 24496 C4-D4 I 868 100 86800 100% 0 3.5 303800 C5-D5 I 733 100 73300 69635 3665 3.5 243722 C6-D6 I 330 82 27060 25707 1353 3.5 94710 C6-D6 I 147 100 14700 100% 0 3.5 51450 C7-D7 II 315 69 21735 20648 1087 3.5 72268 \ sk Total 1832697 BLOCK - B o A1-B1 I 1 1127 95 107065 101712 5353 3.5 355992 A2-B2 1 1940 92 178480 169556 8924 3.5 593446 LT II 128 65 8320 7904 416 3.5 27664 A3-B3 1 1262 81 102222 97111 5111 3.5 339888 1 28 97 2716 2580 136 3.5 9030 fa II 237 89 21093 20038 1055 3.5 7013_3 A4-B4 II 310 182 56420 53599 2821 3.5 o III 216 152 32832 31190 1642 3.5 losSfS Total ______j 13 BLOCK -C C5-D5 1 280 142 39760 37772 1988 3.5 132202 C6-D6 1 232 100 23200 22040 1160 3.5 77140 II 514 111 57054 54201 2853 3.5 189703 c C7-D7 1 436 100 43600 41420 2180 3.5 144970 II 712 100 71200 67640 3560 3.5 236740 o C8-D8 1 358 100 35800 34010 1790 3.5 119035 o II 1252 109 136468 129645 6823 3.5 453757 III 1017 148 150516 142990 7526 3.5 500465 & C9-D9 1 428 127 54356 51638 2718 3.5 180733 C10-D10 V 433 185 80105 76099 4006 3.5 266346 IV 1421 194 275674 261890 13784 3.5 916615 C11-D11 V 866 100 86600 82270 4330 3.5 287945 C12-D12 V 921 137 126177 119868 6309 3.5 419538 Total 3925189 Grand Total Proved Reserve (Block-A + B + C) 7450800 ?v o

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Probable Reserve: Probable reserve zone has been calcuM ^ ta^gi^nto/ account the lateral extension of the ore body as established,,.™^™™™, exposures and regarding depth, only 15 Mtrs below the proved zone has been considered. The Block wise and section wise probable reserve estimated is as tabulated below.

Table: Block wise and section wise probable reserve (Tonnes) GEOLOGICAL RESERVE PROBABLE

E(LOCK - A •ii SECTIO LENGTH SECTI NAL OF VOLU Recover Min. ZONE Reject T.F TONNES t j ON AREA INFLUE ME m3 y 95% m2 NCEm 5%

C1-D1 I 2422 128 310016 294515 15501 3.5 1030802 C2-D2 I 3556 78 277368 263500 13868 3.5 922250 C3-D3 I 99 68 6732 6395 337 3.5 22382 4 C3-D3 I 3464 100 346400 100% 0 3.5 1212400 C4-D4 I 126 53 6678 6344 334 3.5 22204 O C4-D4 I 2908 100 290800 100% 0 3.5 1017800 C5-D5 I 2175 100 217500 206625 10875 3.5 723187 O C6-D6 I 41 100 4100 100% 0 3.5 14350 C6-D6 I 704 82 57728 5484 2886 3.5 191947 o C7-D7 II 740 100 74000 100% 0 3.5 259000 945 69 65205 61945 3260 3.5 216807 Total 5633129 * 3 * BLO C K-B APPRC u SECTIO LENGTH SECTI NAL OF VOLU Recovery Min. ZONE Reject T.F TONNES ON AREA INFLUE ME m3 95% m2 NCEm 5% V A1-B1 I 3378 95 320910 304865 16045 3.5 1067027 A2-B2 I 5821 92 535532 508755 26777 3.5 1780642 II 385 65 25025 23774 1251 3.5 83209 c- A3-B3 I 3872 81 313632 297950 15682 3.5 1042825 II 710 89 63190 60030 3160 3.5 210105 Q II 900 182 163800 155610 8190 3.5 544635 A4-B4 III 471 152 71592 68012 5380 3.5 238042 a A5-B5 170 152 25840 24548 1292 3.5 85918 . 4 Total 5052403

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BLOCK-C ____ k'A LENGTH SECTION Min. ZO VOLU Recovery SECTION AL AREA OF T.F NE INFLUE ME m3 95% Reject TONNES m2 5% NCEm f ^ C5-D5 I 858 142 121836 115744 6092 3.5 405104 C6-D6 I 675 100 67500 64125 3375 3.5 224437 II 1560 111 173160 164502 8658 3.5 575757 C7-D7 I 1316 100 131600 125020 6580 3.5 437570 II 2156 100 215600 204820 10780 3.5 716870 C8-D8 I 1098 100 109800 104310 5490 3.5 365085 II 3766 109 410494 389969 20525 3.5 1364891 V III 3027 148 447996 425596 22400 3.5 1489586 C9-D9 I 1287 127 163449 155277 8172 3.5 543469 f * C10-D10 V 1280 185 236800 224960 11840 3.5 787360 IV 4260 194 826440 785118 41322 3.5 2747913 C11-D11 V 2594 100 259400 246430 12970 3.5 862505 C12-D12 V 2791 137 382367 363249 19118 3.5 1268284 Total 11788831 Grand Total Probable Reserve ( Block-A + B + C) 22474363 -v

O Summary of block-wise Geological Reserves (Tonnes) V Block Proved Probable Total o Block-A 1832697 5633129 7465826 A APPROVED M Block-B 1692914 5052403 6745317

Block-C 3925189 11788831 15714020

V Total 7450800 22474363 29925163

4J Reconnaissance mineral resources: This zone has been calculated taking \r ’LA into account the zones in between established mineralized zones of different %i blocks where no surface exposure is seen but there is possibility of ore c occurrence beneath surface and which will be confirmed only after detail c drilling. A depth of 10 Mtrs has been considered for reserve estimation under this category. The reconnaissance mineral resources estimated is as & tabulated below. o

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•\ v?-. N Table: Reconnaissance mineral resources (Tonnes) V/-:;.;*- Thick RECOVE AREA ness VOLUME WASTE TONNES Block RY IN T.F m2 of ore m3 IN 5% (334) 95% (m) Block-A 137132 10 1371320 1302754 68566 3.5 4559639 Block-B 183019 10 1830190 1738681 91509.5 5.5 9562743 Block-C 275263 10 2752630 2614999 137631.5 6.5 16997490 Total 31119872

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J t 3.f. Mineable Ore Reserve: Mineable ore reserve has been calculated from the proved and probable ore zones in each block considering the ore which is not mineable in view of blocked ore in benches, safety zone for statutory provisions and ultimate pit V slope as calculated from the Geological plan & sections. The block wise mineable reserve estimated under proved and probable categories are as 4 tabulated below. o Table: Block wise Section wise Mineable reserve (Tonnes) APPROVE o Block Proved Probable Total a Mineable Geol Blocked Mineable Blocked Mineable Geol Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve O Reserve (211) (111) .. (222). -(122),, Block-A 1832697 715050 1117647 5633129 2503550 3129579 4247226 Q Block-B 1692914 0 1692914 5052403 85918 4966485 6659399 Block-C 3925189 3925189 11788831 11788831 15714020 P Total 7450800 715050 6735750 22474363 2589468 19884895 26620645 a

& The mineable reserve as indicated above is 26.62 million tons. Considering proposed production of 14.01 million tonne of Iron Ore in first five years and & @ 5 million tonnes per annum in the next 2.5 years, the life of the mine may be 12 years including initial ramp up period and closure of the mine. After V proposed exploration the reserve figure is likely to be enhanced and Q accordingly the life of mine will increase. U

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When the mine will be fully developed the rate of production'^^-^arteQfid million tonne per annum from fifth year onwards. The overall a ^ F ^ ^ g ore in this area is estimated to be 62.5 % on the basis of sampling of outcrop samples, and exposures of cliffs/escarpments. Initially for three to four years we expect to enrich ROM by 1-1.5 % by crushing and screening and the quality of the product would meet the requirement of the captive plant.

As per UNFC Classification, the proved reserve of 6.74 Million tonnes and Probable reserve of 19.88 Million tones of mineable ore and reconnaissance mineral resources 31.12 million tones have been categorized under 111,122 and 334 code based on the following studies:

UNFC axis Guideline Studies Done and code G1 Geological survey : Detailed geological sumbm} (Detailed i. Mapping for coal 1:5000; has been done. Mapping r o v e s Exploration for other minerals has been done on 1:2000. 1:2000/1000 Detailed topographical V ii. Preparation of detailed cum geological map topographical - cum - including all required geological map including features has been all surface geological prepared. Triangulation O features, extent of deposit, stations have been linked structure, location of with spherical coordinates. boreholes, assay plan and V sections of exploratory mine development and a borehole data. iii. Topo grid /triangulation stations/identified fiducially "V linking in the maps.

0 Geochemical survey: Not done Detailed grid pattern r sampling and analysis. Geophysical survey: General Geophysical Detailed and specific Survey Done. Abstract & u> borehole geophysical Conclusion of Report survey.______Enclosed u / 1 VK. SEN 50 f - RNC/010/87/A Arce!orA*itfoi

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Technological Based on the 1. Pitting- 2-5 per Sq. Geological evidences Km. For simple deposit & exposures of 2. Trenching- At spacing Banded Iron of 200-300m Formations, and 3. Drilling - closer hematite on the spaced (with definite surface, area of the ore grid pattern) than that body can be calculated for G2 category; out and by seeing the a) For Ore density of exposure of iron ore in boreholes to be 12 to 15 the escarpment, the e per Sq.Km. depending depth of the ore body on the Complexities for can be proved up to a geostructural proving. depth of 5 meters and b) For opencast probable up to a depth project grid spacing may of 15 meters below be 100m x 50m proved zone at the t* depending on the present state geology, weather exploration. The mantle cover, burning numbers of lrAP

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6. Petrographic and It is not done. mineralogic study Refining of data on the petrographic character "y of rocks of the deposit and its surroundings, 0 alternations (if any), including study of grain v i size texture gangue and its liberation j characteristics for v 7 further refining of data. 7. Geostatistical analysis Not done ' /A of borehole data, thickness of ore, waste \? encountered in holes, t - k assays values of samples if considered A r r l »OVE£ necessary. F1 1. Geology: Detailed geological (Feasibility Geology of area and mapping have been Study project, detailed carried out; on the kjf exploration, closed basis of surface

C i spaced drilling; ore body exposure and samples modeling, bulk samples collected from nala cut, As for beneficiation, escarpment faces and geotechnical and Geophysical studies. O' ground water & surface surface water body is water studies to be 4-5 Km away from the i J carried out depending area upon qualities. lA 2. Mining : Mining plan is under Mining plan, mine preparation recoveries and incorporating mine '0 efficiencies, equipment recoveries and r"1 selection, manpower efficiencies, equipment Vy requirement. selection, manpower {1 requirement. Arce'orMittal

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3. Environment: EIA studies and EMP EIA studies and EMP including socio­ including socio­ economic impact, economic impact, rehabilitation of project rehabilitation of project affected persons, affected persons, waste waste disposal / reclamation, disposal/reclamation; detailed land use data. detailed land use data will be prepared for environment clearance. TOR has been v y obtained. 4. Processing: Pilot Plant Scale tests Pilot scale/industrial would be carried out scale investigation data, after completion of list of equipment, detail drilling in the manpower and area. •v environmental q t f e i v considerations like waste disposal of tailing, APP1: D etc. 5. Infrastructure and Full details will be S* services, construction incorporated after S' activities: detail exploration is kA Full details complete. r " \ . y 6. Costing: Detailed break-up of Detailed break-up of capital cost, operating v <,y capital cost, operating cost, working capital cost, details of working etc. will be regularly capital. done by the company. 7. Marketing: u The mineral will be Overview, specific used for own captive ! VM market aspects. plant. 8. Economic Viability: It will be done by the Cash flow forecast, company. inflation effects u sensitivity studies. u 9. Other factors: All statutory provisions Statutory provisions will be been taken care f relating to labour, land, of in the mining plan

' 1 mining, taxation etc. and will be regularly complied with.

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E1 1. Detailed exploration. Bore Hole will be done (Economic) in 1styr. 2. Mining report / mining Mining Plan is under plan / working mines. preparation. 3. Specific end-use grades End-use grades of of reserves (above reserves have been economic cut-off grade). defined clearly in the geological report & mining plan. 4. Specific knowledge of The total area is forest forest/non-forest and land within the lease other land use data. area but no work has been carried out.

Feasibility study based on the geographical conditions and operating conditions: Infrastructure: Road, railways and Power is very close to the worky^pqpiffiQ \ f F p Manpower is also available. Geology: Geologically the area is potential and the deposit with grade as per requirement by the captive plant. The thickness as exposed in the scarp faces Legal matters: Leasehold area is under the purview of the rule of M.C.R. 1960. There will be no displacement. Land will be acquired as per the F.C. Act 1980. EIA & EMP report is also under preparation as per Environment Protection Act and will be submitted for Environment clearance. Operating: The lessee will do the scientific mining. The mine will be eco- friendly. Economically the ore is mineable as compared to overburden thickness. The ore is also economically viable for the captive plant. Thus the economic axis (E) is categorized as - 1. Thus the entire proved reserve as estimated is categorized as 111 ArcelorMittal

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Economically ore is mineable as compared to overburdert^Mekndss anjgU®>R ------viable for the captive plant and is categorized as - 1. Feasibility study of the ore deposit beyond 5 meters depth under proved zone deposit need to be establish. So, it is categorized as -2 Geologically the area is known for extensive iron ore resource, conservatively another 15m ore zone below the proved zone can be considered, hence, it is categorized - 2. Thus the Probable reserve is categorized as 122

Reconnaissance mineral resources has been categorized on the basis of above as 334 code of UNFC.

Reserves and Resources estimation Vi u Classification Code Quantity G radei’1 ” a p p r o l (MT) f (D (2) (3) (4) A. Mineral Reserve 1. Proved Mineral Reserve 111 6.73 62.5%Fe 2. Probable Mineral Reserve 122 19.88 62.5%Fe KJ B. Remaining Resources 1. Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 0.72 2. Prefeasibility Mineral Resource 222 2.59 'V 3.Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 31.12 Total Mineral Resources (A + B) 61.05

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CHAPTER - IV MINING

4.a.i Proposed method for development and working the deposits

Proposed method of Mining: The development of the area will be by fully mechanised means. The overburden will be removed by excavator - dumper/tipper combination after deep hole drilling and blasting.The first mining bench will start from the proposed area of the leasehold by slicing method from hill top along mineralized zone in the area. As per topography, the area is almost undulating. Depending on the boom height of excavator and width of the dumper deployed for R.O.M. removal, proper benching will be done as per the statute.

Mining Strategy

All drilling operations will be done mechanically by deploying blast hole drills for deep hole drilling and to reduce the size Rock breaker will be used. The blasted materials will be loaded from the face with the help of excavator. The maximum feed size will be 500 mm.

Method of Mining The sequence of operations will be: • Scraping and removal of soft overburden by Dozer/ Excavator/Loader, dumper/tipper combination. • Drilling of holes by blast hole drills in hard/compact areas. • Charging and blasting of holes • Excavation, loading and transportation of the blasted wastes by excavator, dumper/tipper combination to the waste dump. • Excavation, loading and transportation of the blasted Mineral rejects by excavator, dumper/tipper combination to the Mineral rejects dump. • Excavation, loading and transportation of the blasted ROM by Excavator, dumper/tipper combination to the Crushing and Screening Unit.

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Bench Design and Formation: Since the mine will be worked by fully mechanized mining'metf next five years, bench height will be restricted to the maximum minimum 15m and bench slope angle less than 45° after obtaining permission from D.G.M.S. The work will be carried out by slicing method. The face width will vary in each year as shown in the development plan & sections maintaining above said parameters. (Plate Nos. 6 - 6E).

Each Block has been topographically surveyed on a Scale of 1:2000 and geologically mapped. Detailed studies there of were made to know the trend of ore body, size and quality of ore etc.

The requirement of ore for captive plant will be to the tune of 5.0 million tones per annum for a Three Million Ton Steel Plant i.e. Stage -I of phase - I. Even though the available geological information is based on present exploration, the detail and extensive exploration is proposed during the first year. The present production level will be modified/revised if necessary in view of the out come of exploration. APPROVI The year wise production target during the five year plan period is as under:

Year ROM in Million tonnes.

CO Exploratory “< CD & Work 2na Year 1.63 3rd Year 2.79 4th Year 4.56 5th Year 5.03 Total : 14.01

As described in Chapter - III there are three mineralized blocks of Insitu Iron Ore (Compact Laminated/laminated) with a total estimated Geological reserve of 29.93 million tons and 26.62 million tones of mineable ore reserve which has been calculated from the proved and probable ore zones in each

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block considering the ore which is not mineable in vie' benches, safety zone for statutory provisions and ull calculated from the Geological plan & sections. Over all Av. Fe content is 62.5 %.

During the first 5 years mining work will be confined in Block C. Selection of this Block during the five year Plan period is mainly based on average quality of ore (62.5%), easy access to the working site and availability of the ore at top and highest point of area and suitable for mining by slicing method. The overall average grade of ore in this area is estimated to be 62.5 % on the basis of sampling of outcrop samples, and exposures of cliffs/escarpments. Initially for three to four years it is expected to enrich ROM by 1-1.5 % by crushing and screening and the quality of the product would meet the requirement of the captive plant.

a p p r o v e d Initially for two years dumping shall be done at external dump. During this period excavation of Iron Ore shall be carried out near the Zone IV ( Block C) as shown in the Excavation plan and section (Plate No- 6 B, 7 A(l) & 7 A(ll)). As can be seen that the Zone-IV, Block-C would be exhausted by the end of third year, hence fourth year onwards back filling shall be done in the mined out /exhausted areas. In case ore is encountered, on detailed exploration, in the areas where backfilling is being planned, fourth year onwards, then the back filling plan shall be suitably modified.

Surface Transport:

For Surface transportation of waste usually Dumpers/Tippers will be used between mine faces to dump yards. For transportation of ROM 10/55 tonner dumper shall be deployed. Initially Saleable ore shall be transported by road contractually. In future, if mineral resource is increased, based on exploration, fusibility of transporting the saleable ore by the downhill conveyor shall be mined.

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4.b Quantum of development and production tonnage and stgj^pinc Block C (insitu ore body). Production Targets: XcHvn;AN The Iron Ore production target (calculated on the basis of LXBXH method) for the next five years, along with the target for removal of waste is given below:

Mineral Stripping Ratio Waste Year Rejects ROM in tonnes. Ore: Waste in Cu.m. in Cu.m. Tonne: Cu.m. I CO “< “< CD CD i CD Nil Nil Nil Nil 2nd Year 24570 71038 1633892 1:0.04 3rd Year 42023 433401 2794520 1:0.16 4th Year 68624 386132 4563523 1:0.08 5th Year 75680 464331 5032634 1:0.09 T o ta l: 210897 1354902 14024569 1:0.10

The mine will be worked on three shifts a day. The average number of working days in a year would be 300. ;Cf

It is proposed to form proper benches during the next five years of working to achieve production of about 14.02 million tonnes of Iron Ore, 0.21 million Cu.m, of Mineral Rejects and removal of about 1.35 million Cu.m, of waste.

4.c Individual year wise plans & sections:

*3FT pRRch (qsgiiSId) Individual year wise plans and sections for bench develojzfffl&Wi-lgWJf Zone) five years are Annexed as Plate No.6 - 6E and 7(l), 7(ll), 7(l Mines 7 (II) B, 7 (I) C, 7 (II) C, 7 (I) D, 7 (II) D and 7 (I) E, 7 (II) E.

Year wise development will be carried out as per the Metalliferous Mines Regulation, 1961. Proper benching as per Regulation 106 of MMR, 1961 will be given during the development of the quarries. The individual year wise development plan is described below.

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First Year During First year, detailed exploration shall be exploration programme proposed in para 3.d.

Second Year Development in Second Year is planned in Block - C. It is proposed to r ■’ develop a haul road to be connected with main road with a gradient 1 in 16 during the second year before opening the working face. It is proposed to start mining operation near the southern part in Zone-IV and V of the area at the top around RL 890m in Insitu Iron Ore( Compact Laminated/Laminated) ore t ' zone in Block C. Iron Ore working will be started by contour slicing method r ^ and during this year ore will be worked in two slices with a height of 10m each from 890 mRL to 870 mRL all two slices will be fully worked in Zone-IV and r : one slice in Zone-V with a height of 10 m from 890 to 880 mRL. c :

The area covered in each slice at the end of the year would section given in the following table. The entire intercalated waste and mineral" r ' rejects removed this year will be transported from the mine and will be v. - c ' dumped at the dumping yard named as D1 & D2 respectively as shown on k 3 Dump Plan. The details of calculation are given below:

2nd Yr Ore : Insitu (Compact Laminated/Laminated Ore) & Mineral Rejects c Cross Mine Length Mineral Along sectio Volume ROM Bench ralis of Recovery Reject Sectior nal in T.F in mRL ed Influenc 95% (m3) 5% Line Area m3 Tonnes Zone e(m) (m3) c (m2) i ; C10- 890- IV D10 880 2175 161 350175 332666 17509 3.5 1164332 C10- 890- V D10 880 4 111 444 422 22 3.5 1476 C10- 880- IV D10 870 833 169 140777 133738 7039 3.5 468084 Total 491396 466826 24570 1633892 i : r ' L SEN 61 RQP/eG - RNC/010/87/A i : l : Arcelor,\A,:ttai

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2nd Yr Waste:

Along Cross Length of X, Bench Mineralis Section sectional Influence Volume in m5" mRL ed Zone Line Area (m2) (m) C 1 0 -D 1 0 890-880 IV 215 194 41710 C 1 0 - D10 880-870 IV 208 141 29328 Total 71038

f : Third Year jf' ' Development for Third year in Block - C: It is proposed to maintain a haul road to access in the working site to be connected with main road with a gradient 1 in 16. It is proposed to continue mining operation near the northern F^ _" part of the area at the top around RL 880m in Insitu Iron Ore (Compact i: Laminated/Laminated) and float ore zone in Block C. In this area there will be i : waste removal. Iron Ore working will be continued by contour slicing method !' " IL _ and during this year ore will be worked in two slices with a height of 10m each c from 880mRL to 860mRL in Zone-IV & V.

C.’: dr n | jf l; v . T ; r ^ During this year work will be confined in the same block and the excavation shall be carried out as per details given in the table below. The entire waste C and mineral rejects removed this year will be transported from the mine and will be dumped at the dumping yard named as D1 and D2 and shown on Dump Plan. The details of calculation for ore waste & mineral rejects to be excavated are given below:

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3rd Yr Ore: Insitu (Compact Laminated/Laminated Ore) & Mi

Cross Length Mineral Along Minera Recover) Bench sectiona of Volume Reject ROM in Section Used 95% T.F RL I Area Influenc in m3 5% Tonnes Line Zone (m3) (m2) e(m) (m3) X4-Y4 880-870 V 821 22 18062 17159 903 3.5 60056 X5-Y5 880-870 IV 1487 100 148700 141265 7435 3.5 494428 X6-Y6 880-870 IV 2190 95 208050 197648 10403 3.5 691766 X5-Y5 870-860 IV 789 100 78900 74955 3945 3.5 262343 X6-Y6 870-860 IV 771 100 77100 73245 3855 3.5 256358 X7-Y7 870-860 IV 1215 86 104490 99266 5225 3.5 347429 X6-Y6 860-856 IV 18 100 1800 1710 90 3.5 5985 X7-Y7 860-854 IV 194 74 14356 13638 718 3.5 47734 C10- 870-860 V 226 184 41584 39505 2079 3.5 138267 D10 C11 - 870-860 V 231 100 23100 1155 3.5 D11 21945 76808 C12- 870-860 V 1081 115 124315 118099 6216 3.5 413347 D12 Total 840457 798434 42023

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Along Cross Length of Bench Mineralised Volume in Section sectional Influence mRL Zone m3 Line Area (m2) (m)

X5-Y5 880-870 IV 268 100 26800 X6-Y6 880-870 IV 350 95 33250 C10-D10 880-870 IV 468 188 87984 X5-Y5 870-860 IV 706 104 73424 X6-Y6 870-860 IV 1048 100 104800 X7-Y7 870-860 IV 527 86 45322 X6-Y6 860-854 IV 20 100 2000 X7-Y7 860-854 IV 115 74 8510 C10-D10 870-860 V 151 206 31106 C11 - D11 870-860 V 102 100 10200 C12- D12 870-860 V 87 115 10005 Total 433401

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Fourth Year: ^ wji

Development for Fourth year will be confined in Block - C. It is proposed to continue mining operation near the Central part of the area at the top around 900mRL to 880 mRL in insitu iron ore (Compact Laminated/Laminated) ore in Zone-Ill & from 860 mRL to 820mRL in Zone-V. Iron Ore working will be continued by contour slicing method and during this year ore will be mined as shown on plan and in different excavation sections and the height of the working bench will be of 10m as shown on excavation plan and sections. The r * 4. . entire waste removed this year will be backfilled in the worked out section of r i the area and the mineral rejects will be dumped separately at dumping yard as per shown plan and section. The details of calculation are given below: g c c ; g APPRovgn

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4th Yr Ore: Insitu (Compact Laminated/Laminated Ore) & Minera

Cross Minera Along Minerali Length ol Recove Bench sectional Volume ir Reject ROM in Section sed Influence ry 95% T.F mRL Area m3 5% Tonnes Line Zone (m) (m3) (m2) (m3) 860- C10- V D10 850 389 185 71965 68367 3598 3.5 239284 C11 - 860- V D11 850 794 100 79400 75430 3970 3.5 264005 C12- 860- V D12 850 1236 128 158208 150298 7910 3.5 526042 C10- 850- V D10 840 508 194 98552 93624 4928 3.5 327685 C11 - 850- V D11 840 1189 117 139113 132157 6956 3.5 462551 C12- 850- V D12 840 723 108 78084 74180 3904 3.5 259629 C10- 840- V D10 830 331 163 53953 51255 2698 3.5 179394 C11 - 840- V D11 830 897 100 89700 85215 4485 3.5 298252 C12- 840- V D12 830 491 147 72177 68568 3609 A t C10- 830- b rC 1/ V D10 820 140 139 19460 18487 973 3.5 64705 C11 - 830- V D11 820 348 100 34800 33060 1740 3.5 115710 C12- 830- V D12 820 182 110 20020 19019 1001 3.5 66567 900- C5-D5 III 890 2200 164 360800 342760 18040 3.5 1199660 890- X5-Y5 III 880 1024 94 96256 91443 4813 3.5 320051 130386 Total 1372488 4 68624 4563523

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C10- D10 860-850 V 95 195 18525 C11 - D11 860-850 V 71 100 7100 C12- D12 860-850 V 99 128 12672 C10-D10 850-840 V 105 194 20370 C11 - D11 850-840 V 180 117 21060 C12- D12 850-840 V 205 111 22755 C10- D10 840-830 V 320 163 52160 C11 - D11 840-830 V 552 100 55200 C12- D12 840-830 V 334 147 49098 C10- D10 830-820 V 136 139 18904 C11 - D11 830-820 V 295 100 29500 C12- D12 830-820 V 216 110 23760 C5-D5 900-890 in 253 164 41492 X5-Y5 890-880 in 144 94 13536 Total 386132

Fifth Year:

Development in Fifth year will be continued in Block - C. It is proposed to continue mining operation in same Block at the top around 890mRL to 870mRL in Insitu Iron Ore (Compact Laminated/Laminated) in Zone- III and from 900mRL to 870mRL in Zone-ll of the same block. The area covered for removal of ore, intercalated waste and mineral rejects from different mRL is given in the table below. Iron Ore mining will be continued by contour slicing method and during this year ore will be worked in top slicing method with 10m height for each slice as shown on excavation plan and sections. The calculation of ore excavation is made by cross sectional method. The area covered by benches of ore at the end of the year would be as per the following table. The entire waste removed this year will be backfilled to the worked out area to maintain the landscape and the mineral rejects will be dumped separately at dumping yard as per shown plan and sections. The details of calculation are given below:

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5th Yr Ore: Insitu (Compact Laminated/Laminated Ore) •wrtrir;----- »■ 5. -i, Cross Along Length of Recovery Bench Minerali sectional Volume Section Influence 95% Rejest mRL sed Zone Area in m3 5% Tonnes Line (m) (m3) (m2) (m3) 890- X6-Y6 III 880 1486 148 219928 208932 10996 3.5 731261 880- C7-D7 III 870 205 42 8610 8180 431 3.5 28628 880- X5-Y5 III 870 314 88 27632 26250 1382 3.5 91876 880- X6-Y6 III 870 174 85 14790 14051 740 3.5 49177 900- C7-D7 II 890 651 138 89838 85346 4492 3.5 298711 900- C8-D8 II 890 2092 122 255224 242463 12761 3.5 848620 890- C6-D6 II 880 533 140 74620 70889 3731 3.5 248112 890- C7-D7 II 880 1011 100 101100 96045 5055 3.5 336158 890- C8-D8 II 880 2010 152 305520 290244 15276 3.5 1015854 880- X2-Y2 II 870 811 143 115973 110174 5799 3.5 385610 X3-Y3 880- II X side 870 602 100 60200 57190 3010 3.5 200165 Kj X3-Y3 880- II Y side 870 251 100 25100 23845 1255 3.5 83458 880- X4-Y4 II 870 1903 113 215039 204287 10752 3.5 715005 Total 5032634

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C t ; c g 4.d. Composite plan and section showing pit layouts, dumps, stacks of sub-grade G mineral, etc. are enclosed as Plate No.6 - 6E and 7(1), 7(11), 7(I)A), 7(II)A, G 7(I)B, 7 (II) B, 7 (I) C, 7 (II) C, 7 (I) D, 7 (II) D and 7 (I) E, 7 (II) E.

4.e Proposed rate of production when the mine is fully develo^PBISO VED C expected life of the mine : G The mineable reserve as indicated above is 26.62 million tons. Considering C proposed production of 14.01 million tonne of Iron Ore in first five years and i : @ 5 million tonnes per annum in the next 2.5 years, the life of the mine may c be 12 years including initial ramp up period and closure of the mine. After

G proposed exploration the reserve figure is likely to be enhanced and G accordingly the life of mine will increase. G When the mine will be fully developed the rate of production will be around 5 G l i million tonne per annum from fifth year onwards.

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The overall average grade of ore in this area is estimated to be 62.5 ^S lfth e /V basis of sampling of outcrop samples, and exposures of cl iff s/esc&rpm antS .> - Initially for three to four years it is expected to enrich ROM by 1-1.5 % by crushing and screening and the quality of the product would meet the requirement of the captive plant.

4.f Conceptual Mining Plan up to the life of mine (Lease Period) based on r i L . - the geological, mining and environmental considerations.

IT '1 (Refer Plate No. 10 & 11 A, 11B and 11C ): L J Though reserve estimation at the present state has been done on the basis of outcrop mapping, geophysical survey, samples collected from surface, few trial pits (old), Pot holes & well exposed iron ores on escarp faces, the present exploration for Iron ore is sufficient to sustain production for 5 Years plan period. Moreover in the First Year, it is proposed to put 123 nos. of vertical i : bore holes (Coring & RC type) in a 100m X 100 m grid pattern. The boreholes c will be drilled up to the bottom of ore body however average depth expected is [3 60m. During 1st year bore hole drilling will be started from the proposedoposed dutflfLdut 0 area and Block-C from where excavation is planned to be started.j s H p f e r u APPROVE o Production: u The mineable reserve as indicated above is 26.62 million tons. Considering proposed production of 14.01 million tonne of Iron Ore in first five years as G shown above, and @ 5 million tonnes per annum in the next 2.5 years, the life G of the mine may be 12 years including initial ramp up period and closure of G the mine. After proposed exploration the reserve figure is likely to be G enhanced and accordingly the life of mine will increase.

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The over all average grades of ore in this area is estimated to be 62.E the basis of sampling of outcrop samples, and exposures of cliffs/escarpments. Initially for three to four years it is expected to enrich ROM by 1 -1.5 % by crushing and screening and the quality of the product would meet the requirement of the captive plant.

After the conceptual mining period, on the basis of proposed production planning and available reserve position, the ultimate pit area, ultimate pit depth, ultimate generation of waste, final pits slope, afforestation programme is given in the following table:

Ultimate pit area for Iron Ore 84.70 Ha Average Ultimate pit depth for 20 m Iron Ore for Insitu Iron Ore( Compact J_aminated/Laminated) and L laminated ore ^ Ultimate generation of waste in First Five years =1354902 m3 Iron Ore section After five years Up to the life of The mine =1160828 m3 APPROVED Total = 2515730 m3 (About 464331 cu.m per annum from 6th year onward) Total No. of plantation in dump 4000 saplings area Total No. of plantation in 32000 saplings excavated area Ultimate Generation of Mineral First Five years =210897 m3 n Rejects After five years Up to the life of The mine =189200 m3 Total = 400097 m3 (About 75680 cu.m per annum from 6th year onward)

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Ultimate dump capacity during Iron Ore mining -

Topsoil stack yard: During the 6th year onward some quantity ofsoiTsKall be generated during the excavation of ore. The soil shall be stacked separately in the soil dump as shown in the plan. An area of 2.3 hectares is earmarked for dumping of soil during the conceptual plan period.

Waste Dump: During the course of mining activity in Iron ore, waste and mineral reject dumps will be formed. The concurrent backfilling and reclamation would be continued from fourth year onwards in the mined out area during second and third year working. This process will be continued during the life of the mine.

During this plan period waste dump shall be created near the north-eastern corner of the proposed leasehold area where the topography is almost flat. About 3.42 hect. area will be required for waste dump This dump will remain up to the conceptual plan period and the maximum height of the dump would be 30m. Thus, the ultimate waste dump capacity would be about 2767303 cu.m including swelling factor @ 10% of the total production of wasteaste durma a r j R T m initial two years of mining. APPROVED

This waste dump will be stabilized with coir matting and also planted with various species of saplings. The coir matting shall be started from the eastern part of the dump as soon as it reaches the height of 20m. Garland drain and retaining wall will be constructed at the toe of the dump to prevent wash off from the dump. ArcelorMittal

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Year Total generation of wasfesT&fter during the course of excavation of 1st Nil 2nd 71038 (to be dumped at Dump yard) ~3^ 433401 (to be dumped at Dump yard) 386132 (To be backfilled) 5th 464331 (To be backfilled) -gtfi 464331 (To be backfilled) 7 th 464331 (To be backfilled) -gTR 232166(To be backfilled) Total 2515730 After considering 10 % swelling 2767303 factor total waste

Mineral Rejects Dump: An area of 3.71 hectares is earmarked at D2 & D3 for dumping of mineral rejects from the mines during the conceptual plan period at the eastern part of the area. This mineral reject dump shall be created during the course of mining operation. About 5% of the total volun^ o f j j ^ ^ - ore production will be mineral rejects. These mineral rejects will having low content of Fe intercalated with waste which cannot be separated during the course of production. The ultimate Mineral rejects dump capacity would be about 440107 cu.m including swelling factor @ 10% of the total production of mineral rejects during the life of the mine.

Possibility shall be explored to utilize the mining rejects in future, by blending with high grade material/appropriate beneficiation process, subject to ‘amenability of the ore to beneficiation’ which can be established only after the ore characterization/ beneficiation test results.

At the toe of the mineral reject dump parapet wall shall be created with a garland drain which shall be of permanent nature. The proposed year wise generation of mineral rejects is given below:

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Year Total generation of Mineral r^^^ts-~after,< during the course of excavation of ore^fm^-)- : 1st Nil 2nd 24570 3rd 42023 4*n 68624 5tn 75680 6th 75680 7 th 75680 8 1fl 37840 Total 400097 After considering 10 % 440107 swelling factor total waste

Post Mining Reclamation and rehabilitation - The company envisages utilizing the State-of-the-art technology for reclamation of the mined out pit and waste dumps in consult% ¥ f f a ( environmental and geological experts. a p p r o v e d The company conceptualises its post mining operations in the following manner: 1) To reclaim the abandoned pit: It is proposed to reclaim the mining benches after they reach the ultimate pit limits. The method of afforestation by pitting and planting will be followed: 2) To afforest the abandoned dumps: The method of planting by contouring will be followed. 3) The dump slopes shall also be strengthened by undertaking re-greening activities by planting grasses of vetiver zizcuaides and jama centronella varieties. The activities of afforestation shall be carried out by the Environment Management Section of the Mines Division which shall have in-house monitoring and analytical facilities also.

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The reclamation methods are described below:

a) Method of pitting and planting

i) The worked out mining benches will be reclaimed by making pits 0.5m X 0.5m X 0.5m size spaced every 2m apart. The pits will then be filled with sweet earth, sand and cow-dung. ii) Neem cake powders are proposed to be applied in the pit to protect the plants from which appropriate varieties of saplings will be planted during the monsoon.

The method of pitting and planting has been shown in Sketch-1

b) Method of planting by contour trenching.

The method of contour trenching is proposed for active dump slopes wherein contour trenches are dug at 3m intervals along the contour. The excavated earth is stacked on the edge of the trench on the lower slope side to arrest the water flow that comes due to rains and accumulates on the trenches and gradually seeps through the strata enabling the planted saplings to getit wateiwate^ ^ and nutrients regularly for healthy growth. a p p r o v e d

This method has been shown in Sketch- II.

During this plan period excavation of Iron Ore shall be carried out in the Block C as shown in the Excavation plan and section (Plate No- 6 B, 6 C) from second year onwards .Part of this area would be exhausted at the end of two years of mining. Hence fourth year onwards back filling with generated waste shall be done in these mined out /exhausted areas. Plantation with suitable variety of saplings shall be done in the back filled areas to maintain the aesthetic beauty of the area to extent possible.

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In case ore is encountered in the areas where backfilling is fourth year onwards, then the backfilling plan shall be suitably m odified^" 5"

Greenbelt development The green belt programme suggested will help in: • Protection and stability of dumps. • Prevention of degradation of land and soil. • Prevention of dust (the leaves acting as a sink and • Screening noise. • Maintaining ecological balance. • Increasing aesthetic value.

The afforestation over the proposed dump when fully developed will have a tree density of about 2500 trees/hectare of land which is much higher as compared with the natural forests already existing in the vicinity. Road side plantation, plantation around office, workshop premises, crushing & screening plant shall also be done to arrest dust generated from the mines and crushing/screening plant.

The employee would be encouraged to plant and grow trees in around their houses by distributing saplings, free of cost from the company nursery. ^ ^

Land use pattern (existing) APPROVED The existing land use pattern of the area is as under:

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Road 1.74 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Balance area not in use 198.59 Total: 202.35

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Land use pattern (after 5 year plan period): Out of the total 202.35 Ha area, 52.32 Ha area shall be in excavated area shall be 27.02 Ha, out of which 7.48 Ha area reclaimed and balance 19.54 Ha area shall continue to remain as opened up quarry. 5.13 Ha area shall be used for waste & mineral rejects dump during the planned period. 4.21 Ha area shall be occupied by roads and 2.9 Ha area shall be utilized for office, garage and work shop etc, and 6.50 Ha area shall be used for crushing & screening plant. Out of the total area in use 0.16 Ha area shall be used for Garland Drain with sump, 0.13 Ha area shall be used for parapet wall and 4.25 Ha area shall be used for green belt development. Other than these some infrastructures like Micro-wave tower (0.80 Ha) and forest office (1.22 Ha) already exist in the area.

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Excavated area 19.54 Reclaimed area 7.48 Waste & Mineral reject Dumps 5.13 Infrastructure 2.90 Crushing plant etc. 6.50 APPROVED Roads 4.21 Garland drain 0.16 Parapet wall etc. 0.13 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Green Belt 4.25 Unused Land 150.03 Total: 202.35

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MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEgQSft ______(202.35 HECTARES) • v• VP After the conceptual plan (Post Mining) period, the I would be as under: r

f After the conceptual period, Out of the total 202.35 hectares area, 58.58 hectares area (including 8.41 hectares of reclaimed area) will be used for r " mining where as 3.42 hectares of land will be used for waste dump, 3.71 r hectares area shall be used for mineral rejects and 2.30 hectares area shall be used for top soil dump during the conceptual plan period. After the conceptual plan period 2.90 hectares area will be utilized for office, garage r : and work shop etc, and 6.50 hects. area will be used as crusher, screening r . plant. 0.16 hectares area will be used for Garland drain, 0.13 hectares area will be used as parapet wall and 7.68 hectares area will be used for green belt C~ development and 4.21 hectares area will be occupied by roads. Other than [ j these some infrastructures like Micro-wave tower (0.80 Ha) and forest office t : (1.22 Ha) already exist in the area. c SI. No. Pattern of utilization proposed Area in Hectares ■ScT c : 1 Mining including reclaimed area 58 58 AP PR DVED [: 2 Mineralised Resource area 59.54 o 3 Road 4.21 4 Forest Office 1.22 D 5 Microwave Tower 0.80 [ j 6 Top Soil Dump 2.30 0 7 Waste Dump 3.42 8 Mineral Rejects Dump 3.71 O 9 Work shop & Office building . 2.90 C 10 Parapet Wall 0.13 t ; 11 Garland Drain 0.16 c 12 Crushing plant 6.50 u 13 Green Belt 7.68 14 Total 151.15 c 15 Area un used 51.20 L GRAND TOTAL 202.35 r " 77 G - RNC/010/87/A

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4.g Opencast mines:

4.g.i. Salient features of the mode of working :

The quarries will be worked by mechanised means, by shovel dumper combination & with the help of deep hole drilling & blasting operation. During first five years Annual Excavation program, shall be confined to insitu ore areas. (Compact laminated/Laminated Ore)

The benches in the insitu ore area will be of 10 m. height. Wastes will be dumped in separate stacks during 2nd and 3rd year of plan period and fourth year onwards, back filling process will be started and shall be continued up to the life of the mine.

The benches will have minimum width of 15 m. & will be sloping gently away from the mining faces. Haul Roads will be laid at a gradient of 1 in16 except for short ramps if any which will be up to 1 in 12.

4.g.ii. Layout of Mine Working: APPROVED

The sequence of operations will be: • Drilling of blast holes by Blast hole drills and blasting using slurry/emulsion explosives in harder strata. • Excavation of blasted ROM and waste by Excavator, dumper combination. • Transportation of ROM from Mine faces to the crushing and screening unit. • Transportation of waste from mine faces to the waste dump. • Transportation of mineral rejects from Mine faces to the mineral reject dump

On the basis of nature of ore, the overall recovery of ore will be to the tune of 95%.

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I - r"-1 4. i. Extent of Mechanization

The configuration of equipment, essential for production at through the intermediate stage to the final stage shall match wf system with the objectives of ensuring - .v r • A uniform equipment size • Reduced inventory r:IL . • High efficiency of the equipment. • High skills of operation & maintenance r ^ l , The basic equipment will have to be diesel power based. i : c Adequacy & type of machinery & equipments proposed to be used: r The plan is to deploy hydraulic excavators and Haul Trucks to handle R.O.M. and waste. The details of Calculation of mining machineries including (i) Drilling i : Machine, (ii) Loading equipment, (iii) Haulage and Transport equipment (iv). c

[I SN Drilling Equipment Fleet Calculation-150 mm , v C Parameters Yr-I Yr-I I Yr-I 11 Yr-IV 1 :o v c ^ Drill hole dia., mm 150 150 150 ARP L W 2 Drilling rate, m/hr 15 15 15 15 3 C Av. Burden, m 4 4 4 4 4 Av. Spacing, m 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 c 5 Drill factor, m3/ meter of drilling 16 16 16 16 6 l : Productivity/ hr., m3 245 245 245 245 7 Working days/ year, Nos. 300 300 300 300 g 8 Working shifts/ day, Nos. 3 3 3 3 g 9 Effective working hrs./ shift, Nos. 7 7 7 7 10 Productivity/ yr./ Drill, M m3 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 G 11 Drills required to operate, Nos. 0.36 0.82 1.14 1.28 G 12 Drills required to own, Nos.( @ 80 % Availability) 0.45 1.03 1.42 1.60 G Or say in Nos. 0 1 2 2 2 G

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------■------* 1 p \_____ b; i Excavator - 6.0 M3 \ { Year- SN Parameters I Yr-I I Yr-I 11 1 Bucket capacity, m3 6 6 2 Bucket fill factor 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 3 Swell factor 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 4 Cycle time, secs 25 25 25 25 r i 5 Operating index 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 r ^ 6 Operator's efficiency 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 k. _ 7 Productivity/ hr., m3 354 354 354 354 r Sustained Productivity/ hr., m3 (on taking 30% 8 safe design) 248 248 248 248 9 Working days/ year, Nos. 300 300 300 300 10 Working shifts/ day, Nos. 3 3 3 3 l : 11 Effective working hrs./ shift, Nos. 7 7 7 7 12 Productivity/ yr./ Excavator, M m3 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.56 13 Required Production(Ore+Waste) M m3 0.56 1.27 1.76 1.98 14 Excavators required to operate, Nos. 0.36 0.82 1.13 1.27 15 Availability 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 i : Excavators required to own, Nos. 0.5 1.0 1.4 1.6 Say 1 1 2 9 , r-s. C i ; APPROVED u c c c i c

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------\ <30v— — r , r ---- Dumper Fleet Calculation--- 55 T \ R*te ■** SN Parameters Yr-I Yr- II Yr-I 11 Yr-IV Ore Waste Ore A/aste Ore Waste Ore Waste Waste 1 Pay load, t 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Pay load, m3 (on the 2 basis of types of 14.3 17.9 14.3 17.9 14.3 17.9 14.3 17.9 material hauled) Average lead - one 3 1 0.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 1 0.7 way, km Average speed, 4 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 km/hr 5 Hauling time, secs 360 252 360 252 360 252 360 252 No. of bucket 6 passes to load the 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 dumpers. 7 Loading time, secs 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Unloading time, 8 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 secs Waiting time at 9 crusher hopper or 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 near excavator, secs Total cycle time, 10 484 377 484 377 484 377 484 377 secs or say in hours 0.13 0.10 0.13 0.10 0.13 0.10 T*S? 11 Productivity/ hr., m3 106 171 106 171 106 1711 rJXlfi' r n “M 71 Productivity/ hr., m3 r i “ r r r o \ ED 12 (on taking 20% safe 85 137 85 137 85 137 85 137 design) Working days/ year, 13 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 Nos. Working shifts/ day, 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Nos. Effective working 15 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 hrs./ shift, Nos. Productivity/ yr./ 16 0.54 0.86 0.54 0.86 0.54 0.86 0.54 0.86 dumper, M m3 Required Production 17 0.47 0.10 0.80 0.48 1.30 0.45 1.44 0.54 M m3 Dumpers required to 18 0.87 0.11 1.49 0.55 2.43 0.53 2.68 0.63 operate, Nos. Dumpers required to 19 own, Nos. @ 80 % 1.1 0.1 2.0 0.7 3.5 0.8 3.8 0.9 Availability Say 0 0 2 3 5 6 All t he dumpers would be fitted wit h exhaust conditioner.

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Equipments Summary

Equipment Type Yr-1 Yr-ll Yr- III Excavator- 6.0 m3 0 1 1 2s ** Haul trucks 0 2 3 4 5 Blast Hole Drills -15 mm dia 0 1 2 2 2 Dozers 1 3 3 3 3 Excavator 1.2 m3 , Utility Excavator 1 1 1 1 1 Motor Grader 1 2 2 2 2 Water Sprinkler 1 2 2 2 2 Water Tanker 1 2 2 2 2 Service Vehicle 1 1 1 1 1 Crane 1 2 2 2 2 T rucks 1 2 2 2 2 Jeep 3 3 3 3 3

Road Width Considering safety regulations and the size of dumper selected, the haulage road shall have a minimum width of three times the maximum width of the ^ v ,. largest moving equipment excluding the safety berm and the ditch for drairfage: The road width is not a constraint for mine designs in this case. T h e $ ^ ? J ) r liiP ^ ^ ^ benches themselves act as roads for most of their length; specific roads for dumper haulage are to be maintained only in certain portion of the lease. Gradient of haul roads shall be 1:16.

Drilling and Blasting: Precautions will be taken to minimize nuisance caused by drilling and blasting. All necessary safety precaution will be taken in accordance with the provisions of Explosive Act. Precautions will also be taken as per permission obtained under MMR 1961 106(2) by Director of Mines Safety for deep hole drilling & Blasting and usage of heavy earth moving machinery.

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Vibration: In order to minimize vibration the precautions will be 1. Blast holes will be initiated by non electric DTH delay detonator? 2. Care will be taken to ensure that effective burden will not be excessive and the face will be kept sufficiently long. The burden will be kept at 4m & spacing will be 4.5m 3. Number of blast hole per delay will be kept as low as possible. 4. The depth of the hole including sub grade drilling will be normally 11 m in case of 10 m benches. The diameter of the hole will be 150 mm (6 inch). 5. Adoption of two row blasting and V pattern of firing. 6. The firing of maximum possible no. of blast holes towards free face. 7. Use of down the hole delay detonators and delay detonators between the holes and rows of blasting.

Noise: The following steps will be taken to minimize pollution by noise. 1. Blasting will be well designed & blasted periodically rather than couple of hastily unplanned blast daily. Down the hole delay and delay between rows shall be suitably designed in order to minimize air blast. 2. Charging of explosives per hole shall be designed to reduce noise and to ensure optimum fragmentation in order to avoid secondary blasting. 3. Green belt with trees of varying height will be developed aroun J “thsfcg uarr to absorb the blast noise & reduce noise.

Fly rocks: In order to prevent fly rocks following practices shall be adopted: 1. Stemming length will be kept equal to the burden or 20-25 times the dia of blast holes. 2. Inter-row delay will be selected in such a way that each row pushes its burden forward rather than in an upward direction. 3. Toe formation will be avoided by proper design of drilling and blasting as toe hole blasting involves increase risk of fly rocks.

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Blasting of 150 mm diameter holes (Approx, depth of 11 m) v slurry/emulsion explosives. Powder factor of explosive is expec the case of ROM Iron Ore and hard overburden.

However, the frequency of blasting will be very less and blasting will be practiced only in case of harder rocks.

Method of Blasting In this mine, deep hole will be in practice. Holes will be done in hard formation by blast hole drills having diameter of 150 mm up to 11( 10 m benches). Burden and spacing will be maintained 4m x 4.5m. Depending upon the compactness of the strata/formation, the pattern shall be optimized, based on blast results. On this basis hole will yield 56 tonnes and the powder factor will be approx 7 tonnes/Kg.

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CHAPTER-V BLASTING

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CHAPTER - BLASTING

5.a. Drilling and Blasting parameters

Blasting in open cast mines is of utmost importance not only because it has to be compatible with the shovel/loader but also preferably as will obviate the necessity of secondary blasting which is known to be very costly. The feed size for the crusher has to be low below 500mm. because it is important that variations of the hardness of the formation don’t result in waste use of explosive with unbalanced product size. It is also important that fines generated are kept as low as possible.

Charge per hole: Charge per hole 58.9 kg,

Blasting Pattern: The normal pattern of holes with 4m burden, 4.5m spacing will provide the best results. The pattern of delay blasting in conjunction with use of detonating fuse will take into account existence of any natural cleavage layout and sequence of firing of the blast - holes pattern proposed for blasting is given in Fig -1. Depending upon the composition of the formations, som degree of deck-loading may have to be resorted for better fragmentation.i.mm* o APPROVED

Maximum number of holes blasted in a round: Max no. of holes blasted in one round will be approx 35-40 nos.

5.b Types of explosives to be used.

Slurry/emulsion explosives will be used for blasting. Deck charging will be used wherever necessary.

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5.c Powder factor in ore and overburden:

It is hoped that powder factor of over 7 t/ kg of explosives win oe aenieveo. Inclined drill holes will be preferable to prevent formation of toes as it will hamper effective operation of shovel at the face.

5.d Whether secondary blasting needed.

Rock breaker will be used to reduce for secondary blasting.

5.e Storage of explosives The company will engage an Explosive supply agency who will supply the explosive as per the day to day requirement from his nearby explosive magazine which is now in practice in neighbouring mines. So, there is no need to construct a magazine in the proposed area.

Drilling and blasting operations will be carried on strictly as per the provision of MMR, 1961 under the strict supervision of qualified persons. For storage and issue of explosives, the relevant provisions of Indian Explosives Rules, 1983 will be followed.

Blasting time is generally fixed after consultation with neighborir „ the working shift-taking all required precautions, like marking the danger zone of 500m with red flags, use of warning signals and providing blasting shelters etc.

Drilling and Blasting: Although proposed area is very far away from any population, precaution will be taken to minimize nuisance caused by blasting. All necessary safety precaution will be taken in accordance with the Explosive Act. Precaution will also be taken as per permission obtained under MMR 1961 106(2) by Director of Mines Safety for deep hole drilling & Blasting and usage of heavy earth oving machinery.

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r , Vibration: In order to minimize vibration the precautions will be taken: 1. Blast holes will be initiated by non electric DTH delay r~ -■ 2. Care will be taken to ensure that effective burden will not excessive ■ and the face will be kept sufficiently long. The burden will be kept at 4m

r - & spacing will be 4.5m t j , 3. Number of blast hole per delay will be kept as low as possible. 4. The depth of the hole will be normally 11 m, which includes about 1 fr " meter of sub grade drilling. The diameter of the hole is kept at 150 mm G (6 inch). [J 5. Adoption of two row blasting and V pattern of firing. I - 6. The firing of maximum possible no. of blast holes towards free face. 7. Use of delay detonators between the holes and rows of blasting.

Noise: g The following steps will be taken to minimize pollution by noise.

i : 1. Blasting will be well designed & blasted periodically rather than couple of hastily unplanned blast daily. All the explosive and the c (NONEL) is put within the blast hole & detonating fuse is not a b b r o v e d c trunk line. G 2. Blasting will be so planned to minimize boulders, so that secondary l : blasting will be reduced. g 3. Green belt with trees of varying height will be developed around the G quarry to absorb the blast noise & reduce noise. G Fly rocks: G While blasting, if the holes will not be properly designed and charged, the G main thrust of the blast will be upwards and instead of fragmenting the rock, G there will be an outward surge resulting in rock fragments flying. In order to G prevent fly rocks: G G G G 2. Inter-row delay will be selected in such a way each row pushes its burden forward rather than in an upward direction. 3. Toe formation will be avoided by proper design of drilling and blasting as toe hole blasting involves increase risk of fly rocks.

Blasting will be done only in the harder patches, which cannot be cut manually. Holes of 150 mm diameter will be drilled by Blast hole drill to a depth of 11 m and charged with slurry/emulsion explosives. Expected powder factor would be 7t/Kg of explosive in the case of ROM Iron Ore and hard overburden.

However, the frequency of blasting will be very less and blasting is practiced only in case of harder rocks. About 23/60/84/110/144 holes in first five years will be blasted per day to produce Iron Ore at the rated capacity. APPROVED Method of Blasting In this mine, deep hole will be in practice. Holes will be done in hard formation by Blast hole drill having diameter from 150 mm up to 11 m depth. Burden and spacing will be maintained 4m x 4.5m. Depending upon the compactness of the strata/formation. Expected powder factor will be approx 7 t/Kg. ArcelorMittal 90 INEDRAINAG ------APPROVED CHAPTER-VI RNC/010/87/A

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CHAPTER - VI MINE DRAINAGE

6.a Depth of water table base on observations from nearby wells and water bodies: Depth of water table observed in the wells of nearby Tatiba Village is about 10 to 12m below the average surface level of 420mRL. Other water bodies like Koina & Karo rivers occur at an approximate elevation of 400mRL. The iron ore mineralization in the proposed ML area occurs on the hill top at 900 m RL. Thus there is no possibility of mining encountering the ground water table.

6b Expected depth of working: The iron ore mineralization in the proposed ML area occurs on the hill top at RL 900 m. Expected depth of working will be approximately 100 meters from the top of hillock where mineral is occurring. As can be seen from depth of water table mentioned above, there is no possibility of mining encountering the ground water table or any surface water body.

6c. Quantity and quality of water likely to be encountered: As indicated above, there is no possibility of mining encounteNjjjq1 any surface/subsurface water body. However, during the course of^m ingPrM r^ water in the form of surface run off will be there during monsoons only, which will eventually get discharged into the Karo and Koina rivers through innumerable water cut channels on hill slopes or find its way through cracks, joints and fissures in rocks and finally reach to valley or plain land. Thus no accumulation of water is likely to remain within the ML area. In the environmental management plan check dams are proposed to be built along the nalas to arrest the silt. MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE [ ______(202.35 HECTARES)______

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Top Soil During the first five years of working no top soil shall be encountered or removed.

Mineral Rejects and Waste During the mining operation mineral rejects and intercalated waste will be generated as given below:

Year Mineral Rejects in Cu.m. Waste in Cu.m. 1st Year Nil Nil 2nd Year 24570 71038 3rd Year 42023 433401 4th Year 68624 386132 5th Year 75680 464331 vTT T o ta l: 210897 1354902 APPROVED

7. b Land chosen for disposal of waste with justification Location of proposed waste dump site has been shown in Plate no. 6 - 6E The sites are selected after considering various alternative locations based on the following:- i. The proposed location is found most suitable from the point of view of mineral conservation i.e. not above mineralized zone. On the basis of surface exposures of litho units the possibility of occurrence of ore at the proposed location seems to be almost negligible. However, before start of mining operation in 2nd year, adequate number of bore holes will be drilled (in the first year itself) at the proposed dump locations to prove the occurrence of ore or otherwise.

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ii. The proposed location is confined and found mos point of view of environmental considerations. iii. Maximum quantities can be accommodated within si iv. Easily approachable

7.c.i Manner of disposal and configuration, sequence of buildup of dumps (Refer Plate No. 6 - 6E):

The area is considered reasonable for dumping wastes generated in the first and second year during the plan period. For initial dump formation at the proposed location a ramp will be formed by gradual dumping of pit waste and forming an approach at a gradient not exceeding 1 in 16 so as to reach up to a height of 20m from the ground level in two benches of 10m each in the first year towards northern part of the dump yard. During the second year dumping of waste will be made in the northern part as well as south eastern part of the leasehold area. The dumping yard to maintain a uniform level the lower level of the dumping yard and this year dump shall reach up to 30m height. Dum jJ^TlHM the fourth year external dumping shall not be undertaken. From th A ^ E P rR O V F onward land reclamation of the worked out area will be started with the backfilling of the entire wastes so generated.

From the working site, usually dumpers carrying waste would be unloaded at the dump, and thereafter the materials are pushed mechanically on the down slope side to maintain a uniform level. At the slope, the material would remain intact following the angle of repose of dump material. (Say 37° in the case of general waste). Due to movement of dumper at the top, the material would be compacted and shall remain as hard as compact mass. During active stage of dump, the slope would be made stable by planting shrubs and grasses and after completion of dump; the entire area including the top surfaces would be r7 planted with local varieties of trees. The trough shall be leveled to some / x l extent to maintain a flatter surface.

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During the course of dumping leveling & terracing will be a o n ^ n ^ o : For the protective measures to prevent the wash off from the dumpa'retaming wall (5 m apart from the toe of the dump) to be made with boulders and Garland drain having a length of 676 m in 5 years along the lower base of the dump along with a series of settling tanks to hold dump wash off if any, coming out of the retaining wall and to allow clear water to drain off. The dimension of garland drain will be 2 m deep & 2 meter wide.

7.c.ii. Stacking of Sub-grade fines/ore (Mineral rejects): if " An area of 1.71 hectares is earmarked at D2 for dumping of mineral rejects L . r " from the mines at the eastern part of the area. This mineral reject dump shall L . be created during the course of mining operation. About 5% of the total g volume of ore production will be mineral rejects. These mineral rejects will c contain ore having low content of Fe intercalated with waste which cannot be g separated during the course of production. r *■ L, At the toe of the mineral reject dump parapet wall shall be cre a t^rf^jfrt^fl c garland drain which shall be of permanent nature. The proposed^y?rRWskVED g generation of mineral rejects is given in para 7a. G g G

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CHAPTER - VIII USE OF MINERALS

8.a The company intends to use the Iron ore for its proposed 12.0 Million Tons per annum Greenfield Steel Plant in the State of Jharkhand. The 12 MTpa capacity of the plant is planned to be achieved in two phases of 6 MTpa each and each stage will be achieved in two stages of 3.0 MTpa each. The company intends to develop this captive Iron ore mines to cater to the iron ore requirement of the Plant.

8.b. Physical and Chemical Specifications stipulated:

The specification of Iron ore for the Steel Plant is indicated as follows:

Fe 62-63% Si02 3% max. AI2O3 3% max. P 0.05 max. S 0.02% max, Moisture 5% Size Lump +10 - 40mm Fines - 10 mm APPROVED

8.c. Blending:

The above specification can be met from the ores mined from the deposit after crushing and screening of the ROM. Iron ore of this mine is mainly hard Insitu Iron Ore (Compact Laminated/Laminated). Iron ore produced from this mine will be dispatched to the captive Steel plant. As stated above, the ore of this mine is having Fe content 62.5%. The ore produced from this mine will be sent as per the specifications of the proposed steel plant. The analysis report of the out crop samples collected from the area during this plan period shows that the average grade of ore is 62.5 %. It will be upgraded to 1 %-1.5 % after crushing and screening. The low grade ore shall be blended with high grade to fulfill the required specification of the plant.

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9.a.i Work Shop: A Work shop will be erected for maintenance of Mobile equipment, engineer’s office and Stores for running requirement of Spares within the lease area.

Store: A store will be built for keeping adequate stock of the HEMM Spares and Sub- assemblies and other electrical and mechanical spares, proper computerized system for material management will be installed within the lease area.

Diesel dispensing unit: A diesel dispensing unit will be installed near to the store for daily consumption of diesel.

Electric Sub-station: An electric sub-station of sufficient capacity will be erected within area for the incoming supply and stepping down for use in thp screening plant and mining operation.

Office complex: An office of the manager of the mine, Personnel Manager’s information system, Account office and pay office will be built within the lease boundary.

Blasting shelters:

Adequate blasting shelters will be provided. Blasting will generally be done during change over of first and second shift.

Rest shelter: Rest shelter as per statute will be provided. First aid room will be constructed adjoining the rest shelter.

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Ambulance:

An ambulance with wireless communication will be provided i

Lighting system: Sodium Vapor lamps will be put around the office complex, security house, workshop, crusher screening plant, mines, haul road, Magazine, etc.

Communication system: An adequate communication system will be provided between different executives, supervisors and key personnel.

Fire fighting system: A suitable fire fighting system will be installed.

Warning system: Visible sign-boards written in will be erected at prominent display points to prevent unauthorized entries and precautions during blasting and from moving Vehicles.

Drinking Water: APPROVED Drinking water will be provided in the mine at suitable point and at other place where labours are engaged.

9.b Employment Potential: Fully Mechanized working has been proposed for Karampada Iron & Manganese ore deposit. Managerial and Supervisory staff as well as skilled/semi skilled/unskilled persons are required to carry out the mining activities. It may be seen that this mine will generate direct employment, a majority of which will be local people. For mining activities at this proposed area the following person/staffs are equired:

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Total Man Power planning 1. Agent \ 2. Mining Engineer under Rule 42 of MCDR 1988^, 3. Manager (Mines)- FCC ^ 4. Asstt. Manager(Mines) 4 ~ ^ 5. Foreman (Mines) 8 6. Mining Mate 9 7. V.T.O. - FCC 1 8. V.T.I. 2 9. V.T. Clerk 2 10. Mechanical Engineer 4

r - 11. Electrical Engineer 3 l - 12. Mechanic 10 13. Electrician 10 14. Auto Mechanic 10 15 Service Vehicle Operator 8 16 Excavator operator 12 17 Dumper operator 33 18 Attendants 25 c 19 Drill Operator 10 20 Helper 12 r : 21 Dozer Operator 10 , 22 Road grader operator 4 r; 23 Rock Breaker operator a A F Q 24 Loader operator 5 25 Blaster 3 c 26 Crusher Operator 6 u 27 Conveyor Operator 6 28 Screen Operator 6 t : 29 Helper 10 30 Manager (Security) 1 t : 31 Asstt. Manager (Security) 4 i : 32 Security Officer 5 33 Ambulance Driver 2 l : 34 Ambulance helper 2

l ; 35 Doctor 2 36 Compounder 6 i ; 37 Dressers 4 c 38 Others 8 l ;

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39 Driver water tanker 40 Pump operator 3 X 41 Automobile Engineer 4 42 Personnel Officer 4 43 Service engineer 5 44 Welfare Officer 1 45 Administrative Officer 3 46 Personnel Clerk 9 47 Geologist 3 48 Surveyor 3 49 Chemist 4 50 Lab Technician 5 51 Sampler 6 52 Manager (Logistic) 1 53 Asstt. Manager (Logistic) 5 54 Asstt. Manager (Material) 1 55 Store Officer 3 56 Store In charge 6 57 Purchase officer 3 58 Purchase Clerk 5 59 Despatch Clerk 4

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CHAPTER - X MINERAL PROCESSING

10.a Nature of processing of mineral:

Crushing and Screening: The crushing plant will be located within the lease hold area. The blasted R.O.M.excavated from the mines will be transported to crushing plant where it will be subjected to crushing and dry screening. Some bigger boulders will be sized by rock breaker for ease of transportation.

There will be two stage crushers. In 1st stage ROM will be fed to primary crusher which will be gyratory/Jaw type crusher. ROM will be of a maximum size of 500mm. After crushing, the crushed material will go to secondary crusher which will be cone type crusher. The crushed material coming from cone crusher will pass through screening where various type of screen size will be used as per requirement. Generally, the product size of the material will be +10 mm to 40mm & -10 mm. „ _

The crushing & screening plant will consist of following area^P P R O V h», a) Crusher houses i Primary crusher ii Secondary crusher b) Screening house c) Intermediate Bin d) Belt conveyors e) Stock area for the ROM and Product / finalized material.

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During crushing & screening operations, following pr taken a) Unloading of ROM by Dumper shall be carried out avoiding dropping of the materials from height. The material will be moist by sprinkling of water while unloading. b) Crushing & screening operation shall be carried out with a provision to control fugitive particulate matter emissions. Water & sprinkling arrangement shall be provided at raw material stocks and on land around the crushing & screening units. c) Work area including the roads surrounding the plant shall be black top or concreted. d) Enclosures shall be provided for belt conveyors & transfer points of belt conveyors. Flexible covers shall be installed at entry and exit of the conveyor to the enclosures, minimizing the gaps around the conveyors. e) Water spray/ sprinklers shall be provided at the strategic locations for dust suppression during raw material transfer. The product material size of 10 mm to 40mm shall be dispatched to our plant directly & -10mm will be utilized for Sinter/ Pelletisation plant. (Flow sheet for crushing and screening plant is annexed as Annexure - VIII)

Quality of ore: The quality of Iron ore of Karampada Iron & Manganese ore and havingl average grade of 62.5%. With sizing and dry screening there will be enhancement in the grade of the ore by 1 % -1.5 %. The dispatch grade of ore will be maintained as per the requirement of captive plant. Typical chemical analysis results of the Iron ore are given in Annexure - VI.

It is also proposed that on the basis of data available after drilling, detail ore body modeling will be done to determine the grade wise quantity.of ore available and a pilot plant scale test will be under taken for determining ore characteristics and beneficiability of the low grade ore. For this study, the

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company will engage Government recognized laboratory. Bas' of these studies the location & process of beneficiation will be esti

10.b. Disposal Method of Tailing/ Mineral Beneficiation: No washing of ore is envisaged in this plan period as such ther will be no tailings.

.10.c Flow sheet or Schematic diagram of the processing procedure: A flow sheet or schematic diagram of the proposed crushing and screening plant is shown below and also attached as Annexure - VIII.

CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT

FLOW SHEET

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-40, +10 mm -10 mm

FINISHED PRODUCTS

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10.d Quantity and type of chemicals to be used in the processin No chemical is proposed to be used. Only crushing and R.O.M. will be done.

10.e. Quantity and type of chem icals to be stored on site / plant. No chemical is proposed to be stored.

10.f Water required for mining and processing: About 555 cu.m. Per day of water is required for sprinkling on haul roads and other mining works.

10.g Proposed R & D studies: In the first year of working during the first five year of plan period, characterization study for mining waste to assess the extent of iron ore associated with lateritic and clayey gangue and studies on amenability for beneficiation for ROM for higher recoveries shall be carried out.

Ore beneficiation tests shall be conducted, once the cores are recovered after exploration. Based on the test results suitable Ore beneficiation plant shall be designed and shall be constructed outside the lease boundary for maxinru utilization of low grade ores available within the lease and enhance thequalft of the ore to the extent possible.

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CHAPTER-XI ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

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11.a A Key Plan as per Rule 28(5) (a) on a scale of 1:50000 has been prepared incorporating boundary of the mining lease and adjoining area lying within five kilometers there of, contours, natural drainage system, roadways, forests, village boundary, predominant wind direction. (Plate No. 1).

An Environment Plan of the area of mining lease inclusive of the adjoining area within five hundred meters of the boundary of the lease area on 1:5000 scale incorporating the boundary of the mining lease, contour lines, roadways, forests, predominant wind direction, air and water sampling point has been prepared under Rule 28(5)(b) - (Plate No. 8). Base line data generated for Karampada Iron & Manganese Ore deposit is given below: aFFttfor Existing Land Use Pattern: APPROVED The entire area is occupied by Karampada Reserve Forest of Jharkhand. State. The forest compartment wise land breakup is given in the following table:

SI. Compartment No. Area in Nature of Land No. Hectares 1. KP 33 (Part) 16.53 Karampada Reserve Forest

2. KP 34 (Part) 39.92 Karampada Reserve Forest

3. KP 35 (Part) 145.90 Karampada Reserve Forest Total 202.35

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Water Regime:

Meghahatuburu iron and Manganese ore deposit are on the Wester the famous horse shoe shaped synclinorium. In this mine, there are dry nalas running from North to South and east to west. The highest point of the deposit is at 900m above MSL.

In the Southern part of the area outside the lease boundary Tatiba Nala flows from West to East and Karo River flows South to North in the far East of the lease hold area. There are fluctuations in ground water table, which is observed in the well situated in village Tatiba.

Human Settlement and Demographic Profile: The growth of industrial sectors and infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture dominant areas, villages and towns are bound to create its impact on the socio-economic aspects of the local population. The impacts may be positive or negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the impacts on the socio-economics of the local people, it is necessary to study the existing socio-economic status of the local population, which will be helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the area of study. To study the socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around the proposed project site, the required data has been collected from various secondary sources and supplemented by the primary data general through the process of a limited door to door socio-economic survey. a p p r o v e d Methodology adopted for the Study: The methodology adopted for the study is based on the review of secondary data, such as District Census Statistical Handbooks-2001 and the records of National Informatics Center, New Delhi, for the parameters of demography, occupational structure of people within the general study area of 10-km radius around the proposed project site.

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Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile - 20C The sociological aspects of this study include huma> demography, social such as scheduled castes and scheduled literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include occupational structure of workers. The salient features of the demographic and socio-economic details are described in the following sections.

Demography: Distribution of Population As per 2001 census, the study area consists of 246 persons inhabited in 1 km2 of area. The distribution of population in the study area is given in the table below. The males and females constitute 51.27% and 48.73% of the study area population respectively.

DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km No. of Households 723 1700 3316 5739 Male Population 1930 4363 8491 14784 Female Population 1808 4289 8366 14463 Total Population 3738 8652 16857 29247

Average Household Size 5.17 5.09 5.08 5.10 r Male % 51.63 50.43 50.37 5 0 .5 5 ^ Female% 48.37 49.57 49.63 4 9 .A P 1 Sex Ratio per 1000 males 937 983 985 978 Density of Population per sq 100 216 406 246 km

Average Household Size The average household size of the study area is 5.1 persons. The low family size could be attributed to a high degree of urbanization with migration of people with higher literacy levels who generally opt for smaller family size and ily welfare measures.

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Sex Ratio The configuration of male and female indicates that the male^sjSftStiiute^ about 50.55% and females to 49.45% of the total population as per 2001 census records. The sex ratio i.e. the number of females per 1000 males indirectly reveals certain sociological aspects in relation with female births, infant mortality among female children and single person family structure, a resultant of migration of industrial workers. The study area on an average has 951 females per 1000 males as per 2001 census.

Social Structure As per 2001 census, the percentage of schedule caste population is 5.0% within 10-km radius study area. The percentage of Schedule tribe population is 67.7%. The distribution of population by social structure is given in given in following table:

DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION BY SOCIAL STRUCTURE

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Schedule caste 129 56 1285 1470 % To the total population 3.5 0.6 7.6 WJRiT Schedule Tribes 3129 8039 8627 APfflRC MED % To the total population 83.7 92.9 51.2 67.7

Total SC and ST 3258 8095 9912 21265 population

% To total population 87.2 93.6 58.8 72.7

Other caste population 480 557 6945 7982

% To total population 12.8 6.4 41.2 27.3

Total Population 3738 8652 16857 29247

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Literacy Levels The study area has 36.8% of literates. The distribution of literate rate in the study area is given in following table:

DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATE AND LITERACY RATES

Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Total literate 854 1657 8245 10756

Male Population 1930 4363 8491 14784

Female Population 1808 4289 8366 14463

Average literacy (%) 22.8 19.2 48.9 36.8

Male literate 668 1335 5171 7174

% To study area literate 78.2 80.6 62.7 66.7

% To total male population 34.6 30.6 60.9 48.5

Female literate 186 322 3074 3582

% To study area literate 21.8 19.4 37.3 33.3

% To total female 10.3 7.5 36.7

population D ID ^ A Total population 3738 8652 16857 29247

The male literacy i.e. the percentage of male literates to the total males of the study area works out to be 48.5%. The female literacy rate, which is an important indication for social change is observed to be 24.8% in the study area as per 2001 census.

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Occupational Structure The occupational structure of residents in the study area is reference to main workers, marginal workers and non-workers, workers include 10 categories of workers defined by the Census Department

consisting of cultivators, agricultural labourers, those engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing, mining and quarrying; manufacturing, processing and repairs in household industry; and other than household industry, construction, trade and commerce, transport and communication and other services.

The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc.; institutional inmates or all other non-workers who do not fall under the above categories. As per 2001 census records, altogether the main workers work out to be 26.3% of the total population. The marginal workers and non-workers constitute to 17.1% and 56.6% of the total population respectively. The distribution of workers by occupation indicates that the non-workers are the predominant population. The occupational structure of the study area is shown in following table: OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE APPROVED Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km Total main workers 1006 1991 4707 7704 % To study area 26.9 23.0 27.9 26.3 Marginal workers 825 2097 2073 4995 % To study area 22.1 24.2 12.3 17.1 Non-workers 1907 4564 10077 16548 % To study area 51.0 52.8 59.8 56.6 Total population 3738 8652 16857 29247

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Public Building etc : Except Forest Rest House a Micro Wave Tower, there is no building buildings, national monuments, place of worship religions / historical/ archeological importance etc. There is also no national park of tourist interest or wild life sanctuary near to the area.

Water Quality and Air:

The ambient air quality with respect to the study zone of 10-km radius around the mine site forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are

Industrial, traffic, urban and rural activities. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the mine operation. The study area represents mostly rural environment. This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted for sampling, analytical techniques and frequency of sampling. The results of monitoring carried out for study period (1st December 2008 to 28th February 2009) representing post-monsoon and part of winter season are presented in Annexure IX.

Methodology Adopted for Air Quality Survey: a p p r o v e d Selection of Sampling Locations: The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through a scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance programme has been based on the following considerations: • Meteorological conditions on synoptic basis; • Topography of the study area; • Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline Y1 status; and rL n • Representatives of likely impact areas.

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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up with due consideration to the above mentioned points. environmental setting around each monitoring station. The selected stations with reference to the project site area is given in the same table.

Frequency and Parameters for Sampling: Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at a frequency of two days per week at each location representing post-monsoon and part of winter season. The baseline data of air environment was generated for the following parameters:

• Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM); • Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM); • Sulphur dioxide (S02); • Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx); • Carbon Monoxide (CO);

Duration of Sampling The duration of sampling of Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM), S 02 and NOx was carried out twenty four hourly continuous sampling per day. CO was sampled for 8 hours continuously thrice in 24 hour duration. The monitoring was conducted for two days in a week for three months. This is to allow a comparison with the present revised standards mentioned in the latest Gazette Notification of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) (May 20, 1994).

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Monitored Parameters and Frequency of Sampling ^

Parameters Sampling Frequency Total Suspended Particulate 24 hourly sample twice a week for Three Matter months Respirable Particulate Matter 24 hourly sample twice a week for Three months Sulphur dioxide (S02) 24 hourly samples twice a week for Three months Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 24 hourly samples twice a week for Three months Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8 hourly samples for 24 hour twice a week for Three months rL ’’

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Method of Analysis: tr~ . The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), IS: 5184 and American Public Health g Association (APHA).

g Instruments used for Sampling: r '*■ Respirable Dust Samplers APM-460 instruments have bee^\|Dqa

C monitoring TSPM, RPM (<10 microns), and for gaseous pollutants like S02 and G NOx APM-411TE has been used along with APM-411. CO tubes were used for collection of Carbon Monoxide.

G Instruments used for Analysis: The make and model of the instruments used for analysis of the samples G collected during the field monitoring are given in following Table. G G G G G

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Instruments Used For Analysis of Samples ^ . /S'/

SI. Instrument Name Make Model :r " No. r l - 1 Spectrophotometer HACH DR 2000; S 02, NOx

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[ J Sampling and Analytical Techniques i - The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable IL , levels are given in Table.

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Presentation of Primary Data: The survey results for the three months study period (1st DeceP February 2009) are presented in detail in Annexure - IX. parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimum values have been computed from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoring stations. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for rural /residential zone.

Water Quality: Selected water quality parameters of surface and ground water resources within 10- km radius of the study area has been studied for assessing the water environment and evaluate anticipated impact of the project. Understanding the water quality is essential in preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment and to identify critical issues with a view to suggest appropriate mitigation measures for implementation. APPROVED The purpose of this study is to: • Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters; • Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and • Predict impact on water quality by this project and related activities. The information required has been collected through primary surveys and secondary sources. Methodology Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on: • Drainage pattern; • Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas; and • Likely areas, which can represent baseline conditions.

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Five ground water and five surface water sources cover distance from proposed mine site were examined for physicc metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect onh^BsttfcU and other activities on surface and ground water. The samples were analyzed as per the procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA).

Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys. Samples collected for metal content were acidified with 1 ml HN03. Samples for bacteriological analysis were collected in sterilized glass bottles. Selected physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters have been analyzed for projecting the existing water quality status in the study area. Parameters like temperature, Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and pH were analyzed at the time of sample collection.

The methodology for sample collection and preservation tech followed as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) mentioned in following Table.

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Standard operating procedures (SOP) for water and wastewater sampling and analyst

Sr. Parameter Sample Collection Sample Storage/ No. Size Preservation 1 pH Grab sampling 50 ml On site analysis Plastic /glass container 2 Electrical Grab sampling 50 ml On site analysis Conductivity Plastic /glass container 3 Total Grab sampling 100 ml Refrigeration, Suspended Plastic /glass container can be stored Solids for 7 days 4 Total Grab sampling 100 ml Refrigeration, Dissolved Plastic /glass container can be stored Solids for 7 days 5 COD Grab sampling 100 ml Add H2S04 to Plastic /glass container pH<2, c : refrigeration; 28 days 6 Residual Grab sampling 50 ml On site analysis Chlorine Plastic /glass container 7 Hardness Grab sampling 100 ml Add HN03 to c Plastic /glass container pH<2, t i refrigeration; 6 months 8 Chlorides Grab sampling 50 ml Not required; 28 Plastic /glass container days 9 Sulphates Grab sampling 100 ml c R e f r i g e ^ f ^ Plastic /glass container 28 d a y s 'r :D c 10 Sodium, Plastic container 100 ml Not required; 6 c Potassium months 11 Nitrates Plastic containers 100 ml Refrigeration; c 48 hrs 12 Fluorides Plastic containers only 100 ml Not required; 28 i : days c 13 Alkalinity Plastic/ glass containers 100 ml Refrigeration; i : 14 days

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Sr. Parameter Sample Collection Sample r ' No. Size t . 14 Ammonia Plastic/ glass containers 100 ml Add HjSQiLta*' r ” L , pH<2, f - refrigeration, 28 L days r ' L 15 Hexavalent Plastic/ Glass rinse with 100 ml Grab sample; r n Chromium, 1+1 h n o 3 refrigeration; 24 iL _ Cr+6 hrs f ^ L - 16 Heavy Metals Plastic/ Glass rinse with 500 ml Filter, add HN03 (Hg, Cd, Cr, 1+1 h n o 3 to pH<2; Grab 1f ”^ Cu, Fe, Zn, Pb sample; 6

C etc.) months c G Source: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, j • Published By APHA, AWWA, WEF 19th Edition, 1995 c Analytical Techniques: c srj/ilfcci G The analytical techniques and the test detectable limits are given in the Table APPROVE! Analytical techniques for water and u Wastewater sampling and analysis Parameter Method t : Ph APHA-4500-H+ i : Colour APHA-2120 C Odour IS: 3025, Part-4 c Temperature APHA-2550 B G Dissolved Oxygen APHA-4500 O C BOD APHA-5210 B COD APHA-5220 C V Electrical Conductivity APHA-2510 B c Turbidity AP HA-2130 B Chlorides APHA-4500 Cl' i : G c 122 RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A l ArcelorMittal

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Water Sampling Locations

Water samples were collected from different locations. These sa? taken as grab samples and were analyzed for various parameters to compare with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500 for ground water sources and IS: 2296 (Class-C) for surface water sources. The water sampling locations are identified in Annexure -X.

Noise Levels:

The environmental assessment of noise from the industrial activity, construction activity and vehicular traffic can be undertaken by taking into consideration various factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, and annoyance and general community responses.

The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on: ^ p p ^ Q y j r q • Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It can be observed that steady noise is not as annoying as one which is continuously varying in loudness; • The time of day at which noise occurs, for example high noise levels at night in residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance; and • The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use, which determines the loudness and period of exposure.

The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise. The environmental impact assessment of noise from the project operation, vehicular traffic can be undertaken by taking into consideration various factors like potential damage to hearing, physiological responses, annoyance and general community responses.

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The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area baseline noise levels, and assess the impact of the total noise^xj&£tted-4g3Db generated by the construction and operation of the proposed mining^*58*1^

Identification of Sampling Locations: A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources has been identified based on the activities in the village area and ambient noise due to traffic.

The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of ambient noise levels in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hours. The environment setting of noise monitoring locations is given in Annexure - XI.

Flora & Fauna: APPROVED Introduction An ecological survey of the study area was conducted particularly with reference to listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline ecological (Terrestrial and Aquatic ecosystem) conditions.

Objectives of Ecological Studies The present study was undertaken with the following objectives: • To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site; • To assess the distribution of animal life spectra; • To understand the productivity of the water bodies; • To asses the biodiversity and to understand the resource potential; and • To ascertain migratory routes of fauna and possibility of breeding grounds.

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Methodology Adopted for the Survey \ ✓ x To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was uncteqak^ip 10- km radius area with the existing project area and general area of 2^Rm radius. The different methods adopted were as follows:

• Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the area; and • Gathering data for ethnobiology from local elderly people and forest officials.

The present report gives the review of published secondary data and the results of field sampling conducted during winter season, 2008.

Floristic Composition Primary Survey A preliminary survey was made and eight locations were selected for detailed study within 10-km radius of the proposed mine. The selected locations are given in following table:

1. Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area. This would indicate the biodiversity for wild and cultivated plants. The plants so encountered were classified into life form spectrum according to the classification of Raunkiaer's classification of life form spectrum. . Phytosociological studies by using list count quadrate method for woody and herbaceous flora in forest areas and only herbaceous flora in ambient air quality monitoring locations. Sufficient number of quadrates of 100-m2 size was adopted for study, which is based on the area species curve. The number of quadrates depended on actual field requirements. . Estimating basal areas of trees and shrubs at breast height [132 cm from ground or above buttresses]; . Herbaceous and woody flora was studied by taking 10 and 20 quadrates at each location having 100 m2;

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5. Determining the bird population of migratory and local bi random readings at every location; 6. Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings, burrows, pugmarks and other signs; 7. Physical observations were also carried out from the Machans for two-twelve hour periods, one during day time and the other during night time for terrestrial fauna; and 8. Local inhabitants were interviewed for uses of plants and animals and to get ethnobiological data.

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FLORA/VEGETATION WITHIN THE STUDY ARE

A Technical Name Family Lite v -/cspP •/ I. Agricultural and Commercial Crops 1 Hordium vulgare Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 2 Oryza sativa Poaceae Flemicryptophyte 3 Pennisetum typhoideum Poaceae Flemicryptophyte 4 Sorghum vulgare Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 5 Triticum vulgare Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 6 Zea mays Poaceae Hemicryptophyte II. Commercial crops ( including vegetables) 7 Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Phanerophyte 8 Annona squamosa Annonaceae Phanerophyte 9 Colacasia esculenta Arecaceae Geophyte 10 Carica papaya Caricaceae Therophyte 11 Beta vulgaris Chenopodiaceae Geophyte frt^cT 12 Catharanthes pusillus Compositae Therophyte ^ p p p OVED 13 Brassica oleracea var botrydis Cruciferae Therophyte 14 Brassica oleracea var capitata Cruciferae Therophyte 15 Raphanus sativa Cruciferae Geophyte 16 Memordia charantia Cucurbitaceae Therophyte 17 Trichosanthes anguina Cucurbitaceae Therophyte 18 Arachis hypogia Fabaceae Geophyte 19 Cajanus cajan Fabaceae Therophyte 20 Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Hemicryptophyte 21 Pisum sativum Fabaceae Therophyte 22 Allium cepa Liliaceae Geophyte 23 Allium sativum Liliaceae Geophyte 24 Abelomoschus indicus Malvaceae Therophyte 25 Gossypium sp Malvaceae Therophyte 26 x l/ Psidium guava Myrtaceae Phanerophyte I jf> L> / P. 128 RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A M ArcelorMittal \ r% MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE D E j ^ j ^ V '4* (202.35 HECTARES) _ ------

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•> III. Plantations 34 Bauhinia corymbosa Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte 35 Bauhinia purpuria Caesalpinaceae > Phanerophyte 36 Bauhinia variegate Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte 37 Butea frondosa Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte *j= 38 Butea monosperma Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte i" 39 Delonix regia Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte r 40 Leucena leucophloe Caesalpinaceae Phanerophyte A 41 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Phanerophyte

►* 42 Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 43 Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 44 Albizia odorattissima Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 45 Albizia procera Mimosaceae Phanerophyte o 46 Eucalyptus sp Myrtaceae Phanerophyte tv 47 Bambusa arundanacea Poaceae Phanerophyte IV. Natural Vegetation 48 Barieria prionoites Acanthaceae Therophyte c> 49 Blepharis asperima Acanthaceae Phanerophyte 50 Blepharis madaraspatens Acanthaceae Therophyte £>

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A Technical Name Family IS _ 9 137 Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Pha^ef^hyt^f'^ \< 2 ,\ 138 Acalypha lanceolata Euphorbiaceae Theropnyte^— >: / 139 Antidesma diandrum Euphorbiaceae Hemic ry ptoj5fryte==^ 140 Bridelia retusa Euphorbiaceae Phanerophyte 141 Bridelia superba Euphorbiaceae Phanerophyte 142 Emblica officinale Euphorbiaceae Phanerophyte 143 Euphorbia geniculata Euphorbiaceae Therophyte 144 Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae Therophyte 145 Euphorbia hyperocifolia Euphorbiaceae Therophyte 146 Euphorbia neruri Euphorbiaceae Therophyte c 147 Euphorbia nivula Euphorbiaceae Therophyte 148 Euphorbia piluliflora Euphorbiaceae Hemicryptophyte r : 149 Euphorbia tricauli Euphorbiaceae Hemicryptophyte t : 150 Jatropha gossypifolia Euphorbiaceae Therophyte w c 151 Mallotus philippinus Euphorbiaceae Phanerophyte

L- 152 Phyllanthes asperulatus Euphorbiaceae Phaneroph^ppf^^ 153 Phyllanthes emblica C Euphorbiaceae Phanerophyte 154 Phyllanthes nirurii Euphorbiaceae Therophyte i : 155 Phyllanthes reticulates Euphorbiaceae Therophyte u 156 Abrus precatorius Fabaceae Therophyte L] 157 Alysicarpus hamosus Fabaceae Therophyte C 158 Clitoria ternata Fabaceae Therophyte a 159 Crotalaria medicagenia Fabaceae Therophyte 160 □ Daemia extensa Fabaceae Therophyte 161 Dalbergia paniculata Fabaceae Phanerophyte l : 162 Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Phanerophyte L

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A Technical Name Family Life Foray l \ ^ \ £ \ ' 163 Tephrosia purpuria Fabaceae Theroph^^ J, ^

164 Flacourtia indica Flacourtiaceae Phane ro p h ^ ^ A ^ i ah 165 Flacourtia latifolia Flacourtiaceae Phanerophyte 166 Flacourtia Montana Flacourtiaceae Phanerophyte 167 Eulaliopsis binata Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 168 Thysanolaena maxima Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 169 Hyptis suavalens Labiatae Therophyte 170 Leucas aspera Labiatae Therophyte 171 Leucas longifolia Labiatae Therophyte c: 172 Leucas longifolia Labiatae Therophyte r - 173 Ocimum americanum Labiatae Therophyte 174 Ocimum basillum Labiatae Therophyte 175 Ocimum canum Labiatae Therophyte 176 Ocimum sanctum Labiatae Therophyte t : 177 Asparagaus racemosus Liliaceae Therophyte r : 178 Dendrophthe falcata Loranthaceae Hemicryptophytev^jf^ 179 Loranthus sp Loranthaceae Epiphyte APPFi 180 Ammania baccafera Lythraceae Therophyte 181 Diospyros melanoxylon Lythraceae Phanerophyte i : 182 Diospyros Montana Lythraceae Phanerophyte c 183 Lawsonia inermis Lythraceae Phanerophyte r; 184 Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Phanerophyte t : 185 Gossypium herbaceum Malvaceae Therophyte

c 186 Hibiscus gibbosa Malvaceae Therophyte 187 Hibiscus micronthus Malvaceae Therophyte i : 188 Hibiscus ovalifolia Malvaceae Therophyte l : 189 Hibiscus rosa-cianensis Malvaceae Therophyte c 190 Hibsicus caesus Malvaceae Hemicryptophyte

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Technical Name Family Life Fc 191 Malvastrum Malvaceae Therop coramandalicum 192 Pavonia zeylanica Malvaceae Phaneropft^'ttrDiAH * / 193 Sida orientalis Malvaceae Phanerophyte 194 Sida vernanifolia Malvaceae Hemicryptophyte 195 Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Phanerophyte 196 Melia azadirachta Meliaceae Phanerophyte 197 Acacia Arabica Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 198 Acacia auriculiformis Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 199 Acacia catechu Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 200 Acacia cenescens Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 201 Acacia fernacea Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 202 Acacia intinsia Mimosaceae Phaneophyte 203 Acacia leucophloe Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 204 Mimosa hamata Mimosaceae Therophyte 205 Parkinsonia aculata Mimosaceae Phanerophyte 206 Pithocolobium dulce Mimosaceae Phanerophy^PRP VED 207 Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Phanerophyte 208 Ficus carica Moraceae Phanerophyte 209 Ficus glomerata Moraceae Phanerophyte 210 Ficus hispida Moraceae Phanerophyte 211 Ficus racemosus Moraceae Phanerophyte 212 Ficus relisiosa Moraceae Phanerophyte 213 Ficvus gibbosa Moraceae Phanerophyte 214 Morus alba Moraceae Phanerophyte 215 Moringa oleifera Moringaceae Phanerophyte 216 Musa paradisica Musaceae Therophyte 217 Psidium guava Myrtaceae Phanerophyte ArcelorMittal

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A Technical Name Family Li,e Form m 247 Chloris dolichosta Poaceae Hemicryptoptawte : 248 Chloris variegata Poaceae Therophyte 249 Cyanodactylon sp Poaceae Geophyte 250 Dactylectinium annualatum Poaceae Therophyte r '■ \ , 251 Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 252 Digetaria bicornis Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 253 Digetaria Segetaria Poaceae Hemicryptophyte r 7- 254 Eragrostis biferia Poaceae Therophyte i , 255 Eragrostis tenella Poaceae Therophyte c 256 Ichnocarpus frutens Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 257 Inperata cylendrica Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 258 Ischaemum rugosum Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 259 Panicum milliria Poaceae Hemicryptophyte Panicum notatum c 260 Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 261 Saccharum munja Poaceae Hem icryptoph$|TjT||| 262 Saccharum officinarum Poaceae Therophyt^ppj^£| 263 Sachharum spontanseum Poaceae Hemicryptophyte 264 Themeda quadrivalvis Poaceae Hemicryprophyte

u 265 Tragus biflorus Poaceae Hemicryptophyte u 266 Vivevera zizanoides Poaceae Therophyte 267 Polygala ererptera t; Polygalaceae Therophyte 268 Eichhornia cressipes Pontederiaceae Hydrophyte u 269 Portulaca oleracea Portulacaceae Therophyte v 270 Punica granulatum Puniaceae Therophyte c 271 Delphinium ajacus Ranunculaceae Phanerophyte t ; 272 Zizyphus mauritiana Rhamanaceae Phanrophyte c: 273 Tinospora cordifolia Rhamnaceae Therophyte 274 Zizyphus jujube Rhamnaceae Phanerophyte i : 275 Rhus mysoorensis Rosaceae Phanerophytes i :

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A Technical Name Family Life Form «£sNl /Mil 276 Rosa indica Rosaceae Therophyt^/^1

t ' 1 277 Adina cordifolia Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 278 Borreria hispida Rubiaceae Therophyte 279 Borreria stricta Rubiaceae Therophyte r 280 Canthium diddynum Rubiaceae Phanerophyte r - i - 281 Cestrum diurnum Rubiaceae Theophyte 282 Cestrum nocturnum Rubiaceae Therophyte f 283 Combretum ovalifolium Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 284 Cordia dichotoma Rubiaceae Phanerophyte i ; 285 Cordia myxa Rubiaceae Phanerophyte t : 286 Cordia rothri Rubiaceae Phanerophyte c 287 Gardenia latifolia Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 288 Gardenia lucida Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 289 Gmelina arborea Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 290 Helictris isora Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 291 Heliotropium indicum Rubiaceae Hemicryptoph^dP P f 292 / Ixora arborea Rubiaceae Phanerophyte 293 Ixora parviflora Rubiaceae Phanerophyte u 294 Ixora singapuriens Rubiaceae Phanerophyte

t ; 295 Oldenlandiua corymbosa Rubiaceae Therophyte 296 Randia dumatorum Rubiaceae Phanerophyte t ; 297 Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Phanerophyte t; 298 Atalantia monophylla Rutaceae Therophyte i : 299 Citrus liminoites Rutaceae Phanerophyte i : 300 Citrus limon Rutaceae Phanerophyte i : c: i : i :

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U 319 Physalis minima Solanaceae Therophyte 320 Solanum nigrum c ; Solanaceae Therophyte c: 321 Solanum xanthocarpum Solanaceae Therophyte 322 Symplocos racemosa Styraceae Phanerophyte c 323 Grewia abutifolia Tiliaceae Phanerophyte c 324 Grewia salivifolia Tiliaceae Phanerophyte c 325 Grewia subinaqualis Tiliaceae Phanerophyte t : 326 Sterculia villosa Tiliaceae Therophyte c: 327 Triumferta pilosa Tiliaceae Therophyte 328 Lantana camara Verbinacaee Phanerophyte I.

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'!-v- • . ^ A Technical Name Family Life F o rm p'-y: ’ ll O. 329 Tectona grandis Verbinaceae PhanreoM%te MISSUS £ 330 Vitex Negundo Verbinaceae Phaneroplik|^S— - 331 Vitex negungo Verbinaceae Therophyte = 332 Cissus quadrangularis Vitaceae Therophyte 333 Vitis vermifera Vitaceae Therophyte 334 Fagonia cretica Zygophyllaceae Phanerophyte

Endangered Plants Floristic studies were conducted during post-monsoon season in 2008 to know the presence of any endangered/threatened/endemic plant species in mine premises and surrounding areas within study area. The study area did not record the presence of any critically threatened species. The records of Botanical Survey of India and Forest department/literature survey also did not indicate presence of any endangered and or vulnerable species in this area.

Terrestrial Fauna and Ornithology Primary Survey The observed and recorded wild animal species in 10-km radius and their con status as per Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

National Park/Sanctuary As per MoEF and Forest Department, Jharkhand reveals that there are no Wildlife sanctuaries, National parks/biospheres in 25 km radius from mine premises.

Endangered Animals A comprehensive Central Legislation namely Wild Life (Protection) Act was enforced in 1972. This law is to provide protection to wild animals and for matters related to their ancillary or incidental death. Schedule-I of this Act included the list of rare and endangered species, which are completely protected throughout the country. The detailed list of wild animals and their conservation status as per Wild Life Act (1972) are presented in the following table:

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JT FAUNA AND THEIR CONSERVATION STATUS FROM j^ tb Y ARI

Technical Name English /Local Name ConservattofvStatfl^'*i&pep 1 Wild Life ( V

Aves Phlacrocorax niger Little Cormorant Sch-IV Ardea purpurea Eastern purple Heron Sch-IV manilensis Nycticorax nycticorax Night Heron Sch-IV Ardeola grayii grayii Paddy bird Sch-IV Dupetorflavicollis Black Bittern Sch-IV Ardea alba modesta Large Egret Sch-IV Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Sch-IV coromandus Milvus migrans govinda Common pariah kite Sch-IV Haliastur indus indus Brahminy Kite Sch-IV Vanellus indicus indicus Redwattled Lapwing Sch-IV Tringa hypoleucos Common Sandpiper Sch-IV Gelochelidon nilotica Gullbilled Tern Sch-IV nilotica Eudynamys scolopacea Indian Koel ______Sch-IV Halcyon smyrnensis Indian white breasted Sch-IV 11( fusca Kingfischer Meops philippinus Bluetailed bee-eater Sch-IV A r r K U philippinus Coracias benghalensis Southern Indian Roller Sch-IV indica Dinopium benghalense Malabar golden Sch-IV tehminae backed Woodpecker Acridotheres tristis tristis Common Myna Sch-IV Corvus splendens Ceylon house Crow Sch-V protegatus Nectarinia minima Small Sunbird Sch-IV Nectarenia. zeylonica Indian purple rumped Sch-IV sola Sunbird Arachnothera longirostris Little spinder Hunter Sch-IV longirostris Passer domesticus Indian house Sparrow Sch-IV indicus

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Technical Name English /Local Name Conservation SmQByas Wild Life (Protec^%X/Vct>fc (1972) Copsychus saularis Southern Magpie-robin sch-iv ceyonensis Orthotomus sutorius Tailor bird Sch-IV Amphibians Rana tigriana Common frog Sch-IV Buto melanosticus Toad Sch-IV Reptiles Calotes versicolor Lizard Sch-IV Calotes versicolor Common garden Sch-IV Lizard Chamaleon zeylanicus Indian Chamaeleon Part-ll of Sch-ll Bangarus spp. Krait Sch-ll Naja naja Indian Cobra Part-ll of Sch-ll Vipera spp. Russels viper Part-ll of Sch-ll Phyton sp Python sp Part-I of Sch-I Butterflies Pachliopta hector Lin. Crimson rose Sch-IV Papilio demoleus Lin. Lime butterfly Sch-IV Graphium agamemnon Tailed jay Sch-IV 1 i Lin. 4 4 Junoria almana Lin. Peacock pansy Sch-IV 'i 1 Hypolimnas bolina Lin. Great eggfly ScWV APPR Euploea core Cramer Common crow Sch-IV Neptis hylas Moore Common sailor Sch-IV Eurema hecabe Lin. Common grass yellow Sch-IV Catopsilia sp. Emigrant Sch-IV Leptosia nina (Fabricius) Psyche Sch-IV Parantica aglea Stoll. Glassy tiger Sch-IV Mammals Rattus sp. Rat Sch-V Lepus nigricollis Hare Sch-IV Canis auries Jackal Part-ll of Sch-ll Presbytis entellus Langur Part-1 of Sch-ll Presbytis phayrei Monkey Part-1 of Sch-I Funambulus spp. Sguirrel Sch-V ArcelorViiiu!

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Technical Name English /Local Name ConservatioVsfaUisjt§ per./ Wild Life /

Funambulus palmarum Squirrel Sch-V Sus sucrofa Wild pig Sch-lll Rattus norvegicus Field mouse Sch-V Rhinolopus spp. Bat Sch-V Hipposiderus spp. Bat Sch-V Herpestes edwardii Common mongoose Sch-IV Bandicota indica Bandicoot Sch-V Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Sch-V Vulpus benghalensis Wild fox Part-ll of Sch-ll Elephas maximus Elephant Part-I of Sch-I

On comparison of the check list given in the Schedule-1 of the Act and the list of wildlife recorded in the study area, it can be concluded that 3 species of schedule-1 animals are existing in the study area (2 mammals and 1 reptiles) and rest of the wild animals belongs to Schedule-ll, III, IV and V of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Wild Life Conservation APPROVED The following mitigation measures will be taken for protection of fauna in the study area with the help of forest officials. • Educate the local people to develop awareness to protect the animals; • Formulations of wild life protection committees in nearby villages to check the poaching and hunting; • Protect and regulate the herbivorous animals in the forest area near to mine area; • Wild life patrolling committee would be formed to monitor the wild animals movement; and • Develop thick green belt around the mine site which will attract the avi­ fauna in the study area and increase the aesthetic value of the area. MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEI ______(202.35 HECTARES)______

Aquaticic Ecosystems: The objective of aquatic ecological study may be outlined as folic • To characterize water bodies like fresh waters; • To understand their present biological status; • To characterize water bodies with the help of biota; To meet these objectives, following methods were followed: • Generating data by actual field sampling and analysis in these areas through field visits during study period; and • Discussion with local people to get the information for aquatic plants and aquatic animals.

Climatic Condition: The meteorological data recorded during the study period is very useful for proper interpretation of the baseline information regarding this project, Jharkhand and surrounding area for air quality dispersion. Historical data on meteorological parameters will also play an important role in identifying the general meteorological regime of the region. The year may broadly be divided into four seasons: • Winter season December to February • Pre-monsoon season March to May • Monsoon season June to September • Post-monsoon season October to November

Methodology: The methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations is as per the standard norms laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (IS : 8829) and India Meteorological Department (IMD). On-site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order to generate the site-specific data. Data was collected every hour continuously from 1st December 2008 to 28th February 2009 covering post-monsoon and part of winter seasons. ArrclorMiira!

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The continuous recording meteorological instrument of No.WDL1002) was used for recording the met data, equipment is as given in following table:

SENSITIVITY OF METEOROLOGY MONITORING EQUIPMENT

Sr. No. Sensor Sensitivity k.r . 1 Wind speed Sensor ± 0.02 m/s r ^ 2 Wind direction Sensor ± 3 degrees 3 Temperature Sensor ± 0.2°C

1 : r " Sources of Information Secondary information on meteorological conditions has been collected from the nearest IMD station at Chaibasa located about 60-km from the mine site in c NE direction. The available meteorological data of IMD, Chaibasa station has f been collected for the period 1990-2000 and analyzed and summarizedized asa follows. * W c r

Presentation of Data: c Meteorological Data Recorded at IMD, Chaibasa: c The meteorological data was collected from the IMD - Chaibasa, which is the l : nearest IMD station to the project site. The data collected from IMD includes u wind speed, wind direction (recorded in eight directions), temperature, relative u humidity, atmospheric pressure; rainfall and cloud cover over a period of 10 years from the year 1990 to 2000. The monthly maximum, minimum and 1 : average values are collected for all the parameters except wind speed and c direction. All these parameters are recorded twice a day viz at 0830 and 1730 L hours. c l : c

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Synthesis of Data on Climatic Conditions Analysis of the Data Recorded at IMD -Chaibasa

1] Temperature The winter season starts from December and continues till the end of February. December and January are the coolest months with the mean daily maximum temperature at 26.4°C and the mean daily minimum temperature at 11.5°C. Both the night and day temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of the pre-monsoon season from March to May. During pre-monsoon season, the mean maximum temperature (May) was observed to be 40.3°C with the mean minimum temperature at 19.3°C. The mean maximum temperature in the monsoon season was observed to be 36.6°C in the month of June whereas the mean minimum temperature was observed to be 24.2°C in the month of September. By the end of August, the day temperatures increase slightly, with the mean maximum temperature at 31.2°C in the month of October and the night temperature decreases with the mean minimum temperature at 15.6°C in the month of November.

21 Relative Humidity APPROVED The air is generally humid in this region during the monsoon season when the relative humidity at 0830 hr was observed to be around 83%. Similarly, at 1730 hr, the relative humidity was observed to be in the range of 80%. Generally, the weather during other seasons was observed to be dry.

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CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA STATION: IMP. CHAIBASA (1991-2000) Month Atmospheric Temperature Relative Rainfall Pressure (mb) (°C) Humidity (%) (mm) 0830 1730 Mean Mean 0830 1730 Max Min January 991.8 987.2 26.4 11.7 68 49 14.2 February 988.9 984.9 29.3 14.3 61 38 17.8 March 986.4 981.8 34.7 19.3 51 29 25.1 April 982.8 978.3 38.9 24.3 49 28 27.6 May 978.7 974.1 40.3 26.4 55 36 51.7 June 974.8 971.8 36.6 26.4 69 61 157.7 July 974.8 972.2 31.8 25.0 82 78 265.8 August 976.0 973.0 31.5 24.8 83 80 299.8 September 979.9 976.7 31.8 24.2 82 78 232.1 October 985.6 982.2 31.2 21.6 76 67 November 989.7 986.2 28.6 15.6 69 56 6 A ar p i xp vn t December 991.3 987.6 26.4 11.5 68 5 1 ^ Total Fiainfall 1192.0

3] Atmospheric Pressure The maximum pressure observed 991.3 mb at 0830 hr and 987.6 mb at 1730 hr, with the maximum pressure occurring during the winter season, in the month of December. The minimum pressure observed were 974.8 mb at 0830 and 971.8 mb at 1730, with the minimum pressure occurring during the month of July and June in the monsoon season. The pressure levels are found to be fairly consistent over the region.

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41 Rainfall The average annual rainfall based on the 10 year IMD data, was be 1192.0 mm. The monsoon sets in the month of June and continues" September and sometime extends up to mid October. The maximum amount of rainfall (299.8 mm) occurs in the month of August. The maximum number of rainy days was observed in the month of July.

5] Cloud Cover During the winter and the pre-monsoon seasons, it was observed that the skies were generally very clear. In the post-monsoon season, generally light clouds were observed in the evenings, with clear mornings. During the monsoon season, both in the mornings and evenings, the skies were found to be generally clouded.

6] Wind Speed/Direction Generally, light to moderate winds prevail throughout the year. Winds were light and moderate particularly during the morning hours, while during afternoon hours the winds were stronger. APPROVE

1] Temperature Maximum temperature of 30.5°C and minimum temperature of 11.0°C was recorded during the study period. Maximum temperature was observed during October 2007 and the minimum temperature was observed during December 2007 of the study period.

2] Relative Humidity During the period of observation the Relative Humidity recorded ranged from 42% to 85%. Maximum humidity was observed during the month of December.

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3] Rainfall A total of 21.7 mm of rainfall was observed during the study p ^ l

4] Cloud Cover The cloudy skies were observed mostly during the month of October

Whether the area comes under notified area under Water Act, 1974: In fact, entire State of Jharkhand notified as the Pollution Control area under the Water Act, 1974. By virtue of its location, the area falls under the notified area under the Water Act, 1974.

11. b. Environment Impact Assessment: Open pit mining of any dimension is likely to cause some amount of unbalance to the existing environment. Further, any amount of chance in the existing environment brings some change in the surrounding vegetation, animal and human life. The complexity of assessment of these changes is increase by the fact that the group adversely affected are often not the same group, who are benefited by it. Therefore while assessing the impact, a balance between the odds and benefits should be drawn properly with the back ground of overall perspective of the project. The mining operation proposed in this mine will be mechanized open cast mining. Considering the proposed scale of operation and assessing the base line data on physical environment (existing land use pattern, water regime, climate conditions like rain fall/temperature, ambient air quality, noise level etc), ecological environment (population, occupation, education are has brought some positive effect on life, better employment potentiality, better health care, better living, water supply and sanitation conditions, better educational facilities etc.). The major adverse/negative effects are definitely due to deforestation and land degradation that will be temporary as the area will be reclaimed by xn suitable reclamation scheme in future. The impact of mining on various /important environmental parameters is given below:

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Quarries will be formed during mining activity and waste/mineral reject will be dumped. These will create ugly scar on earth surface.

Aesthetic Environment: Open - cast mining results in change of aesthetic environment.

Soil and Land Use Pattern: There is no top soil generation in the area.

Land Use after five years of working: During the mining operation, the land will be acquired for mining activity and other infrastructure. The post operational land use pattern will be as under:

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Excavated area 19.54 Reclaimed area 7.48 Waste & Mineral Rejects Dump 5.13 Infrastructure 2.90 APPROVED Crushing plant etc. 6.50 Roads 4.21 Garland drain 0.16 Parapet wall etc. 0.13 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Green Belt 4.25 Unused Land 150.03 Total: 202.35

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F o r e s t: The entire area is under reserve forest. A forest diversion pr< r ^ prepared and after the approval of mining plan it will be submi concerned authority.

Vegetation: r n There are no. of vegetation is found within the proposed area & during the time of diversion of forest land these vegetation will be cut after enumerated by the forest department. At this stage it is difficult to count the number of trees to be cut for carrying out mining operation and allied activities i -

t: Agriculture: t: No Agricultural land will be affected due to mining operation, as the entire area is forest land.

c Public Building. Places, and Monuments: There is no public building, places or monuments near the leasehold area; t : hence no impact will be noticed for that.

U As there are no stream or water courses in the R.F. and the ore deposit in this part is on hilly terrain, the change in topography is not likely to have an impact C on the hydrography of the area. Rain water flowing through the exposed mine □ cuts may carry sediments of aluminous laterites. These are found to be non­ C toxic element. D

L Surface runoff water from mine has only high turbidity during monsoon. Domestic effluents, being of less volume would contribute nothing to pollution. i : The major drainage channel of the area is Karo Nala which is located in the c Southern and Eastern side far outside the lease hold area, and is flowing from u South to North V K. SEN 151 3P/CG - RNC/010/87/A l : ArcelorMittal

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Ground Water Source: However from the wells nearby Tatiba Village the water 12m below the surface (RL 420m). Thus there is m encountering water table up to a depth of 100m form the hill top surface. There will be no impact on ground water due to mining operation.

Water Quality: No change will be noticed due to mining operation as the source of drinking water is far away from the area.

Air Environment:

A i r: Emission of dust due to movement of vehicles, loading, unloading, drilling and blasting will produce impact on air.

Noise: Noise will produce due to movement of vehicles, drilling i rid blasting, loadin d- r:ij and unloading and sound of working tools, which will be used du ring..... operation. APPROVED

Vibration: Blasting will cause vibration in the mine it will create impact on flora and fauna and human beings.

Climatic Condition: No climatic change will be observed due to mining operation in the area.

Socio - economic Environment: Social and Demographic Profile: Literacy in the area is very low and cultivation is the only source of income and the people of the area are used to live in hardship. Due to mining

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operation, their livelihood will be uplifted and literacy could in the surrounding area because of employment generati activity directly or indirectly. Thus, due to mining operatic culture could be changed but financial condition would be improved by getting employment in the mine and in allied work.

Occupation Health and Safety: There will be no change in occupational health and safety due to mining activity.

Human Settlement: There is no human settlement within or near working area so, no change could be observed due to mining operations.

Recreation Facility: Mining activity in the area does not affect the recreation facility of the local inhabitants. They get facility of recreation by mobile movie and other cultural programmes provided by local authority and Mine owners.

APPROVED 11 .c. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN (Refer Plate No. 9): Based on the base line information possible environment impact due to mining activities has been identified and assessed. The adverse impact can be controlled, after proper environmental control measures are implemented. The major mitigation measures proposed to minimize the environmental degradation in respect of each effected area during operation of the mine are discussed below:

Land Scape: During the course of mining activity in the first five years of mining, the area /ill be developed by making quarry and this will change the landscape of the

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l i area. During the mining plan period, external dump will be c re ^ ^ K d u n ^ p ^ e second and third years of working and fourth year onward backfuTH^-p^^^"' will be adopted for reclaiming the worked out area. It is suggested that whatever wastes will be removed it will be dumped in the dumping yard during the second and third years of working. Mineral Rejects generated during the course of mining shall also be stacked separately for future use.

Waste/Mineral Rejects dump management: The wastes/mineral rejects generated during mining activities will be dumped away from ultimate pit limit. For proper dumping of waste and minimum degradation of environment due to such dumping following precaution shall be taken.

The sides are required to be sloped inwardly and kept stable by planting shrubs/grass, which acts as a good binding agent. The tops as well as the sides are to be kept stable by regular planting. sapling of local verities as well as shrubs and grass in between the plant! both the above cases plants are also required to be planted at the foot of'the' lower level of the dump to arrest any possible rolling down of boulders from the top level while dumping. To reduce the siltation in the nalla/stream from dump wash off and to check spreading out of dump, a retaining wall will be erected at the dump toe. As a precautionary measure a garland drain say 2 m deep & 2 meter wide will be made beyond the dry wall and a series of settling tanks to hold dump wash off if any, coming out of the retaining wall and to allow clear water to drain off.

Dust Suppression: Generation of dust due to mining activates may cause health hazard, but at this area considering large scale of operation of mining activities to achieve targeted production. It is anticipated that the generation of dust due to mining nd handling of materials will be minimum and it will have least adverse effect

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on surrounding environment due to encircling of mining zone\bj ree&vbelt and distant locality of human settlement. The test results will be drawing air samples from strategic points of mine.

However more precautions will be taken to minimize the generation of dust particularly during drilling and blasting operation by using dust extractor (for drilling) and by proper stemming for blasting. Dust Mask will be provided to the operators.

Aesthetic Environment: Aesthetic environment can be maintained only after backfilling and reclamation of the area. After reclamation, the area will be afforested by suitable species of plants.

Soil and Land Use Pattern: There is no topsoil. So, there will be no requirement of precautionary

APPROVEP Land Use after five years of working: During the mining operation, the land will be acquired for mining activity and other infrastructure. The post operational land use pattern will be as under:

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Excavated area 19.54 Reclaimed area 7.48 Waste & Mineral Rejects Dump 5.13 Infrastructure 2.90 Crushing plant etc. 6.50 Roads 4.21 Garland drain 0.16 Parapet wall etc. 0.13 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Green Belt 4.25 Unused Land 150.03 'Total: 202.35

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< £ Agriculture: f i-1/ No agricultural land will be disturbed due to mining operation

Afforestation Programme: l ,j The entire area is under reserve and protected forest .A forest diversion 6* proposal is prepared and after the approval of mining plan it will be submitted 0 to the concerned authority. Compensatory afforestation will be carried out at suitable site in the State of Jharkhand which shall be acquired for this purpose. Considering a grid of 2m (i) x 2m about 4.25 hectares area, the total number of saplings will be 10625. So every year Approx 2125 numbers of sapling of different species, mainly fruit - 1 bearing plants like Mahua, Mango, Jackfruit, Sakhua (as per availability) will U 1 be planted.

Year No. of saplings to Type of saplings Rate of be planted survival 1st Year 2125 Chakunda, Akasia, Karanj, an% *\rv Mango and Neem 2nd Year 2125 Chakunda, Akasia, Karanj, 80RPPF^ O V E Mango and Neem 3rd Year 2125 Chakunda, Akasia, Karanj, 80% Mango and Neem 4th Year 2125 Chakunda, Akasia, Karanj, 80% Mango and Neem 5th Year 2125 Chakunda, Akasia, Karanj, 80% Mango and Neem

Water Environment: O As all the proposed pits of the area will be located either at the hill top or hill slope, therefore there is no chance of inundation of pits from such water. The

u work will be restricted up to a moderate depth from the top of hill.

L‘=> For the protective measures to prevent the wash off from the dump retaining wall and Garland drain is proposed with series of settling tanks. The dimension of drain will be 2 m deep & 2 meter wide. c* 'C 156 ArcsSorAftrtro!

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(i) Air: Regular spraying of water on roads and blasted materials and over waste dump will be done and for this two water sprinkler 28 Kl is also proposed to be r provided. All drill machines will have dust collectors. Provision of dust masks l : to the operators. Green belt development with plantation of wide-leaf trees, r ^ v. _ creepers, tall grass all along the lower horizons of the haul roads, crusher r ^ t .> area and mine infrastructure area. c; Ambient air quality will be monitored for one year in three seasons (excluding r " l „ rainy season). In each season, monitoring will be carried out for one month on two days in a week with three eight-hourly samples being collected on each i : day. i .

c (ii) Noise: r, Noise pollution generated due to mining operation may cause serAf?YjP f r hazard unless effective measures are taken to arrest the same at the point of generation. At this mine the scale of operation and method of mining £ proposed to be adopted by mechanized method .Tithe noise level is likely to C be limited. The noise level to be tested at strategic points of the mines at i : different times at quarterly in every seasons. The noise level is not likely to be o affecting any health hazard to persons either at the mine or in the surrounding

c area. If required personal protective measures (ear plug etc) would be provided to persons working very close to adverse noise generation source. c The surrounding forest also acts as good barriers for noise. c

i : Vibration: c; Proper mitigation measures will be taken to reduce vibration The ground vibration study will be under taken after opening the mines and the t ; programme for ground vibration study shall be framed. l :

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Socio - economic Environment: (i) Social and Demographic Profile: The beneficial aspects of the projects on the socio-economic environrneffl'OT^’ the area are in areas of employment, service, trade, commerce, public utility, literacy, social awareness, health care facilities, recreation etc. ARCELORMITTAL is committed to supplement the existing governmental programs, among the local population by encouraging the following measures: Family planning Abandonment of shifting cultivation, if any Planting of trees and social forestation Use of alternate sources to replace fuel wood Use of clean and boiled water Prohibition of liquor Habit of savings Personal hygiene and regular health check APPI

(Ii) Occupational Health and Safety: The main factors affecting occupational health in Iron ore mines are fugitive dust and noise. To avoid any adverse affect on the health or the workers due to dust, heat, noise and vibration, sufficient measures are suggested. They include: • Provision of wet drilling and dust collectors on the drills. • Provision of personal protection devices to the workforce. • Rotation of workers exposed to noisy premises. • All safety measures like-use of safety appliances, safety training etc. • Extensive publicity and propaganda related to safety. • Identification and assessment of the risk from health hazards at work places and taking adequate steps to reduce the risks. • Education of workers on satiation, cleanliness, hygiene and health

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; Periodical medical examination of all workers by rrfgidfcal specialist so\ •* I ° 1 that any adverse affect may be detected in its early VSfe ■ ■ Monitoring the values of different environment oeajth^ related parameters, which may lead to occupational health the workmen and specifying various control measures.

r " t - (iii) Human Settlement: r As there is no village within the leasehold area, disturbances due to mining

r " activity do not arise. Rather, it improves the life style and socio - economic l j condition of the nearby villagers by giving them employment. r - V ,

(iv) Protection of Sites of Religious / Historical and Tourist Place:

G There are no such places near the leasehold area. No effect due to mining activity is inferred. Therefore taking of any remedy to protect the above does C not arise. c

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^ - CHAPTER - XII PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLA r " 's. UNDER RULE 23 B ( 2) OF M.C.D.R.. 1988 r -■ L , 12.1. Introduction: The name of the lessee, the location and extent of lease area, the type of lease area (forest, non-forest etc) the present land-use pattern, the method of mining & mineral processing operations: n Name & address of Applicant: r ' L. . ArcelorMittal India Limited n 3rd Floor, JD Corporate, Near Mahabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, Main Road, i ; Jharkhand c District Ranchi c State Jharkhand S T J tT lftc f c Pin Code 834 002 APPROVED c; Phone 0651 - 2332278, Fax 0651-2332237, €3 Delhi Office: 0 Plaza M -6, 6th Floor, i : Jasola District Centre, i ; New Delhi - 110 025 Phone 011 - 46759400, 1 Fax 011-46759491, □ c Nominated Owner: Sri Mahendra Pratap Singh c t ; c c G p^tc-seN 161 r - RQP/CG - RNC/010/87/A t , . ArcelorMittal

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The extent of the area: ^ y Details of Area (with Location Map) District & State West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Taluka Noamundi, Village Karampada R.F. Khata No. /Plot No. etc. NIL The Forest Compartment wise break up of land is as under: Extent of Proposed area 202.35 Hectares Whether the Area is Recorded to be in forest Entire area is under Karampada R.F. Ownership / Occupancy State Govt.

The entire area is occupied by Karampada Reserve Forest of Jharkhand State. The forest compartment wise land breakup is given in the following

SI. Compartment Area in Hectares Nature of Land No. No. 1. KP 33 (Part) 16.53 Karampada Reserve Forest

2. KP 34 (Part) 39.92 Karampada Reserve Forest

3. KP 35 (Part) 145.90 Karampada Reserve Forest

Total 202.35 Karampada Reserve Forest

Method of Mining: It is already discussed under Chapter - IV para 4.f of the mining plan.

Mineral Processing: It is already discussed under Chapter - X para 10.0 of the mining plan.

12.1.1 Reasons fo r Closure: The reasons for closure of mining operations in relation to exhaustion of mineral lack of demand, uneconomic operations, natural calamity, 'directives from statutory organization or court etc:

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The area is virgin and more exploration proposal is given for for proper and better, systematic and scientific development of the a^cTSs such there will be no such closure in the area.

12.1.2 Statutory Obligations: The legal obligations, if any which the lessee is bound to implement like special conditions imposed while execution of lease deed, approval of mining plan, directives issued by the Indian Bureau of Mines, conditions imposed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, State or Central Pollution Control Board or by any other organization describing the nature of conditions and compliance position there o f: All Specific permissions from I.B.M. under M.C.D.R. 1980, DGMS under MMR - 1961, Ministry of Environment and Forest, State or Central Pollution Control Board or by any other organization will be obtained before commencing actual mining operation.

12.1.3 Closure Plan Preparation :

The names and addresses of the applicant and recognized qualified person who prepared the Mine Closure Plan and the name of the executing agency should be furnished. A copy of the resolution of the board of Directors or any other appropriate administrative authority as the case may be on the decision of closure of mine should be submitted. Name & address of Applicant: ArcelorMittal India Limited 7 & 8, JD Corporate, 3rd Floor, Near Mahabir Tower, Jokhiram Durgadutt Compound, Main Road, Jharkhand

t'7 District : Ranchi

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Nominated Owner: Sri Mahendra Prasad Singh

Name of the RQP preparing Mining Plan: 1. Sri P.K.Sen Kalimandir Road RQP/CG-RNC/010/87/A P.O: Doranda Ranchi - 834002 APPROVED Jharkhand

The name of the executing agency ArcelorMittal India Limited

12.2 Mine Description : 12.2.1 G eo logy: Briefly describe the topography and general geology indicating rock types available, the chemical constituents of the rocks / minerals including toxic elements if any, at the mine site.

Geology including physiography of the area as well as on regional scale is briefly discussed under Chapter - III of the mining plan.

12.2.2 Reserves: Indicate the mineral reserves available category wise in the lease area estimated in the last mining plan / mining scheme approved along with the balance mineral reserves at the proposed mine closure including its quality available (for final mine closure plan only).

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Based on the method of estimation of reserve as mention! of geological reserve of Iron Ore of Karampada Iron & Mai given in as under:

Geological & Mineable Iron Ore: Summary of block-wise Geological Reserves (Tonnes)

Block Proved Probable Total Block-A 1832697 5633129 7465826

Block-B 1692914 5052403 6745317 Block-C 3925189 11788831 15714020 Total 7450800 22474363 29925163

Reconnaissance mineral resources: This resource zone has been calculated taking into account the zones in between established mineralized zones of different blocks where no surface exposure is seen but there is possibility of ore occurrence beneath surface and which will be confirmed only after detail drilling. A depth of 10 Mtrs has been considered for reserve estimation under this category. The reconnaissance mineral resources estimated is as tabulated below.

Table: Reconnaissance mineral resources (Tonnes) a p p r o v e d Thick RECOVE Mineral AREA ness VOLUME Reserves Block RY IN Rejects T.F m2 of ore m3 TONNES 95% IN 5% (m) Block-A 137132 10 1371320 1302754 68566 3.5 4559639 Block-B 183019 10 1830190 1738681 91509.5 5.5 9562743 Block-C 275263 10 2752630 2614999 137631.5 6.5 16997490 Total 31119872

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Mineable Ore Reserve: t JC»

Mineable ore reserve has been calculated from the proved zones in each block considering the ore which is not mineable in view of

f. J blocked ore in benches, safety zone for statutory provisions and ultimate pit slope as calculated from the Geological plan & sections.

U The block wise mineable reserve estimated under proved and probable l:;S? category are as tabulated below.

Table: Block wise Section wise Mineable reserve (Tonnes)

tjtf Block Proved Probable Total O' Mineable Blocked Mineable Geol Blocked Mineable Geol Resv C,i Resv Resv Resv Resv Resv Resv (211) (111) (222) (122) *?>. Block-A 1832697 715050 1117647 5633129 2503550 3129579 4247226 Block-B 1692914 0 1692914 5052403 85918 4966485 6659399 5* Block-C 3925189 0 3925189 11788831 0 11788831 157$ &■ Total 7450800 715050 6735750 22474363 2589468 19884895 m U i M U O- The mineable reserve as indicated above is 26.62 million tons. Considering proposed production of 14.01 million tonne of Iron Ore in first five years and @ 5 million tonnes per annum in the next 2.5 years, the life of the mine may be 12 years including initial ramp up period and closure of the mine. After proposed exploration the reserve figure is likely to be enhanced and Q accordingly the life of mine will increase.

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O When the mine will be fully developed the rate of production will be around 5 million tonne per annum from fifth year onwards. The overall average grade of ore in this area is estimated to be 62.5 % on the basis of sampling of outcrop 0 samples, and exposures of cliffs/escarpments. Initially for three to four years it U

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is expected to enrich ROM by 1-1.5 % by crushing and quality of the product would meet the requirement of the cap

12.2.3 Minina Method: Describe in brief the mining method followed to win the mineral, extent of mechanization, mining machinery deployed, production level etc.

It is already discussed under Chapter - IV, Para 4.f of the mining plan.

12.2.4 Mineral Beneficiation :

Describe in brief the mineral beneficiation practice if any indicating the process description in short. Indicate discharge details of any tailings / middling and their disposal / utilization practice followed.

It is already discussed under Chapter - X para 10.0 of the mining plan.

12.3 Review of Implementation of Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining Including

five years Progressive Closure Plan up to the final closure of Mine : Indicate in detail the various proposals committed with special emphasis on the proposals for protection of environment i approved Mining Plan / Scheme of Mining including fi^p^B^^Q VEE Progressive Closure Plan up to the closure of mine vis-a-vis their status of implementation. Highlight the areas, which might have been contaminated by mining activities and type of contaminants that might be found there. The reasons for deviation from the proposals if any with corrective measures taken should also be given.

The area is newly granted as such, there is no review implementation of mining plan/ mining scheme previously, Thus mining plan along with progressive mine closure plan is prepared by the applicant for getting mine approval and subsequently mining operation will be started accordingly.

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12.4 Closure Plan : 12.4.1 Mined-Out Land : Describe the proposals to be implemented for reclamation " and rehabilitation of mined-out land including the manner in which the actual site of the pit will be restored for future use. The proposals should be supported with relevant plans and sections depicting the method of land restoration / reclamation / rehabilitation.

Post Mining Reclamation and rehabilitation - The company envisages to utilize the State-of-the-art technology for reclamation of the mined out pit and waste dumps in consultation with environmental and geological experts.

The company conceptualises its post mining operations in the following manner: 4) To reclaim the abandoned pit: It is proposed to reclaim the mining benches after they reach the ultimate pit limits. The method of affore pitting and planting will be followed: 5) To afforest the abandoned dumps: The method of planting by contouring will be followed. 6) The dump slopes shall also be strengthened by undertaking re-greening activities by planting grasses of vetiver zizcuaides and jama centronella varieties. The activities of afforestation shall be carried out by the Environment Management Section of the Mines Division which has in- house monitoring and analytical facilities also.

The reclamation methods are described below:

a) Method of pitting and planting

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iii) The worked out mining benches will be reclaimed by ma -'-T.'ES : i 0.5m X 0.5m size spaced every 2m apart. The pits will the JlecNwrlhx:^5'/

sweet earth, sand and cow-dung. v. ah > v iv) Neem cake powders are proposed to be applied in the pit to protect the plants from which appropriate varieties of saplings will be planted during the monsoon.

The method of pitting and planting has been shown in Sketch-

b) Method of planting by contour trenching.

h The method of contour trenching is proposed for active dump slopes wherein contour trenches are dug at 3m intervals along the contour. The excavated earth is stacked on the edge of the trench on the lower slope side to arrest the water flow that comes due to rains and accumulates on the trenches and * gradually seeps through the strata enabling the planted saplings to get water and nutrients regularly for healthy growth.

a This method has been shown in Sketch- II. APPROVED ■O' During this period excavation of Iron Ore shall be carried out in the Block C as shown in the Excavation plan and section (Plate No- 6 B, 6 C) from second D year onwards .Part of this area would be exhausted at the end of two years of mining. Hence, fourth year onwards back filling with generated waste shall be

p done in these mined out /exhausted areas. Plantation with suitable variety of saplings shall be done in the back filled areas to maintain the aesthetic beauty of the area to extent possible.However, based on outcome of exploration to •o be completed during first year disposal of waste including backfilling shall be O' modified accordingly with approval of competent authority. In case ore is encountered in the areas where backfilling is being planned fourth year o onwards, then the back filling plan shall be suitably modified.

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Greenbelt development

The green belt programme suggested will help in:

• Protection and stability of dumps.

• Prevention of degradation of land and soil.

• Prevention of dust (the leaves acting as a sink and

• Screening noise.

• Maintaining ecological balance.

• Increasing aesthetic value.

The afforestation over the proposed dump when fully developed will have a

tree density of about 2500 trees/hectare of land which is much higher as

compared with the natural forests already existing in the vicinity. Road side

plantation, plantation around office, workshop premises, crushing & screening

plant shall also be done to arrest dust generated from the mines and

crushing/screening plant.

It is suggested that the employee should be encouraged to plant and grow

trees in around their houses by distributing saplings, free from the c

nursery. APPROVED LAND USE PATTERN (AFTER 5 YEAR PLAN PERIOD):

Out of the total 202.35 Ha area, 52.32 Ha areas shall be in use. Total

excavated area shall be 27.02 Ha, out of which 7.48 Ha area shall be

reclaimed and balance 19.54 Ha area shall continue to remain as opened up

quarry. 5.13 Ha area shall be used for waste & mineral rejects dump during

the planned period. 4.21 Ha area shall be occupied by roads and 2.9 Ha area

shall be utilized for office, garage and work shop etc, and 6.50 Ha area shall

be used for crushing & screening plant. Out of the total area in use 0.16 Ha

area shall be used for Garland Drain with sump, 0.13 Ha area shall be used

for parapet wall and 4.25 Ha area shall be used for green belt development.

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Other than these some infrastructures like Micro-wave forest office (1.22 Ha) already exist in the area.

PARTICULARS AREA (HECTARES) Excavated area 19.54 Reclaimed area 7.48 Waste & Mineral Rejects Dump 5.13 Infrastructure 2.90 Crushing plant etc. 6.50 Roads 4.21 Garland drain 0.16 Parapet wall etc. 0.13 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Green Belt 4.25 Unused Land 150.03 T otal: 202.35

After the conceptual plan period, the land use pattern would be as under:

After the conceptual period, Out of the total 202.35 hectares area, 58.58 hectares area (including 8.41 hectares of reclaimed area) will be used for mining where as 3.42 hectares of land will be used for waste dump, 3.71 hectares area shall be used for mineral rejects and 2.30 hectares area shall be used for top soil dump during the conceptual plan period. After the conceptual plan period 2.90 hectares area will be utilized for office, garage and work shop etc, and 6.50 hects. area will be used as crusher, screening plant. 0.16 hectares area will be used for Garland drain, 0.13 hectares area will be used as parapet wall and 7.68 hectares area will be used for green belt development and 4.21 hectares area will be occupied by roads. Other than these some infrastructures like Micro-wave tower (0.80 Ha) and forest office (1.22 Ha) already exist in the area.

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SI. No. Pattern of utilization proposed Area n i'V e cta r^^ 1 Mining including reclaimed area 2 Mineralised Resource area 5 9 . 5 ^ ^ ^ ^ 3 Road 4.21 4 Forest Office 1.22 5 Microwave Tower 0.80 6 Top Soil Dump 2.30 7 Waste Dump 3.42 8 Mineral Rejects Dump 3.71 9 Work shop & Office building . 2.90 10 Parapet Wall 0.13 11 Garland Drain 0.16 12 Crushing plant 6.50 13 Green Belt 7.68 14 Total 151.15 15 Area un used 51.20 GRAND TOTAL 202.35

12.4.2 Water Quality Management / E r

Describe in detail the existing surface and ground water bodies available in the lease areas and the measures to be taken for protection of the same including control of erosion, sedimentation, siltation, and water treatment, diversion of water treatment, diversion of water courses, if any, measures for protection of contamination of ground water from leaching etc. Quantity and quality of surface water bodies should also be indicated and corrective measures proposed to meet the water quality conforming the permissible limits should also be described. Report of hydrological study carried out in the area may also be submitted. The water balance chart should be given. If there is potential of Acid Mine Drainage the treatment method should be 1/ given:

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W i As there is no stream or watercourses in the R.F. and thfe^ it,

Surface runoff water from mine has only high turbidity during monsoon. Domestic effluents, being of less volume would contribute nothing to pollution. All the proposed pits of the Karampada Iron ore mine are located either at the hill top and slope; therefore there is no chance of inundation of pits from such water. The major drainage channel of the area is Karo Nala, which is located in the Eastern and Southern side far outside the lease hold area, and is flowing from South to North and East to West respectively. Hence, there is no nala passing through the leasehold area. Quarterly monitoring of Ground water and effluent water will be done during operation of Mines. There will be no danger for water quality as the water table at the working site is far below and there is no chance for water seepage.

12.4.3 Air Quality M anagem ent: a p p r o v e d

Describe the existing air quality status. The corrective measures to be taken for prevention of pollution of air should be described :

The existing air quality status is given in Annexure IX. The corrective measures to be taken for prevention of pollution of air will be as under:

Regular Spraying of water on roads and blasted materials. Two nos. of water sprinkler with 28000 Ltrs. each capacity will be provided for this purpose. Wet Drilling & Provision of dust collectors for drilling machine.

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c : 12.4.4 Waste Management: r ( Describe the type, quality and quantity of overburden, Quarry wastes f ^ etc. available and their disposal practice. If no utilization of waste material is proposed, the manner in which the waste material will be stabilized should be described. The protective measures to be taken for r " prevention of siltation, erosion and dust generation from these waste t; materials should also be described. If toxic and hazardous elements i : present in the waste material the protective measures to be taken for

o prevention of their dispersal in the air environment, leaching in the surface and ground water etc should be described: Q

'<: During the mining operation intercalated waste and mineral rejecf^S vii*^lO VE D Q generated as given below: t; Year Waste in Mineral Total o Cu.m. Rejects in Wastes in Cu.m. Cu.m. 1 2 1st Year Nil Nil Nil CJ 2nd Year 71038 24570 95608 o 3rd Year 433401 42023 475424 386132 68624 c 4th Year 454756 5th Year 464331 75680 540011 c T o ta l: 1354902 210897 1565799 u l : t ;

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m ii'p ★ Land chosen for disposal of waste with justification , \\ fi; // Location of proposed dump site has been shown in Plateyi

Manner of disposal and configuration, sequence of buildup of dumps (Refer Plate No. 6 - 6E):

The area is considered reasonable for dumping wastes generated in the first and second year during the plan period. For initial dump formation at the proposed location a ramp will be formed by gradual dumping of overburden/pit waste and forming an approach at a gradient not exceeding 1 in 16 so as to reach up to a height of 20m from the ground level in two benches of 10m each in the first year towards northern part of the dump yard. During the second year dumping of waste will be made in the northern part as well as south eastern part of the leasehold area. The dumping yard to maintain a uniform level the lower level of the dumping yard and this year dump shall reach up to 30m height. During the fourth year external dumping shall not be undertaken. From this year onward land reclamation of the worked out area will be started w with the backfilling of the entire wastes so generated.

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From the working site, usually dumpers carrying waste woul the dump, and thereafter the materials are pushed mechanic slope side to maintain a uniform level. At the slope, the mate intact following the angle of repose of dump material. (Say 37° in the case of general waste). Due to movement of dumper at the top, the material would be compacted and shall remain as hard as compact mass. During active stage of dump, the slope would be made stable by planting shrubs and grasses and after completion of dump; the entire area including the top surfaces would be planted with local varieties of trees. It seems from the dump configuration that the trough shall be leveled to some extent to maintain a flatter surface.

During the course of dumping leveling & terracing will be done time to time. For the protective measures to prevent the wash off from the dump a retaining wall (5 m apart from the toe of the dump) to be made with boulders and Garland drain having a length of 676 m in 5 years along the lower base of the dump along with a series of settling tanks to hold dump wash off if any, coming out of the retaining wall and to allow clear water to drain o dimension of garland drain will be 2 m deep & 2 meter wide. ^ p p p > j

Stacking of Sub-grade material: The total ore after removing the waste will be fed to the crushing plant for sizing, hence there will be no generation of sub-grade ore in the area as the sub grade ore will automatically blended during the crushing of ore. Before crushing the ore proper blending of ore will be done near the crushing plant.

12.4.5 Topsoil M anagem ent: During the first five years of working no top soil shall be encountered or removed. Hence, no top soil management is necessary.

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12.4.6 Tailing Dam M anagem ent:

The steps to be taken for protection and stability stabilization of tailing material and its utilization, periodic desalting measures to prevent water pollution from tailings etc, arrangement for surplus water overflow along with detail design, structural stability studies, the embankment seepage loss into the receiving environment and ground water contaminant if any should be described:

Presently there will be no washing and processing plant at Meghahatuburu iron ore & Manganese Mine there will be no tailing dam in the lease area. In near future if there will be any provision to set up a washing plant or beneficiation plant in the area necessary precaution will be taken for tailings etc.

12.4.7 Infrastructure: The existing infrastructural facilities available such as roads, aerial ropeways, conveyer belts, railways, power lines, buildings & structures, water treatment plant, transport, water supply sources in th e 0 ^ 3 ^ ^ |‘ and their future utilization should be evaluated on case-to-c^ptp^Jj^jy p f If retained, the measures to be taken for their physical stability and maintenance should be described. If decommissioning proposed, dismantling and disposal of building structures, support facilities and other infrastructure like electric transmission line, water line, gas pipeline, water works, sewer line, telephone cables, underground tanks, transportation infrastructure like roads, rail, bridges,

Culverts etc, electrical equipments and infrastructures like electrical cables, transformers to be described in connection with restoring land for further use: (a) Road: The area is well connected by jeepable road from Barajam 30 km from the area. The road distance of some of the imp the area are as follows:

Place Distance (Km.l Chotanagra 25.0 Km. Gua 22.0 Km. Barajamda 27.0 Km. Barbil 30.0 Km. Keonjhar 78.0 Km. Tatanagar 170.0 Km. Manoharpur 46.0 Km

(b) Railway: The nearest Railway head is Barajamda, Barbil and Gua 27 Km, 30 km. & 27 Km respectively. Where rack-loading facilities for dispatch of ore is available. Besides goods train, a Passenger train links Jamshedpur with Barbil via Barajamda, Chaibasa and Rajkharswan junction are present.

(c) Port: Nearest Port is Paradeep. (d) Electricity: Power supply is available up to Kiriburu and Gua. From Barajamda or Gua, the power line will be constructed up to the mine site.

(e) Water: The general requirement of water will be met by digging bore wells and from Karo nala.

(f) Medical facilities: There is a primary Health Centre at Barajamda. A full fledged Cess hospital is available at Barajamda (27.00 km.) At Gua (27.0 km.) and a company hospital at Kiriburu. There is a good hospital run by SAIL. All these health center/hospital cater to the medical requirement of mine aided by an ' “ bulance. In addition to this company will have its own hospital.

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(g) Educational facilities: The area is having the following moderate facilities for schoolin

Primary School At the entire nearby Village. High School At Gua./Meghahatuburu College At Noamundi.

(h) Welfare facilities: Free accommodation with free water and electricity supply will be made available at the township proposed outside the lease area. Re-creation club fitted with TV will be made available at township. Canteen etc. will be made available at site. At present there will be no closure of the mine. So all infrastructural facilities will be provided to the mine worker by the lessee. At the end of the life of the mine, the lessee will provide some infrastructure like electric line, quarter, water supply system etc. for the benefit of local public for their residential and other purpose.

APPRO yr Details of proposed infrastructure are as follows: SI.No. Particulars Remarks 1 Electric line It will be retained after closure for public benefit. 2 Office & Other It will be retained after closure for public building benefit. 3 Water treatment and - do - supply system 4 Medical facility & - do - Education system 5 Crushing and It will be demolished and shifted. screening plant

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12.4.8 Disposal of Mining Machinery : The decommissioning of mining machineries and their mining utilization, if any, to be described:

As the mining operation is proposed in the area by mechanized open cast mining method, different mining machineries will be deployed within the leasehold area. All the proposed Heavy machineries to be utilized for mining within this lease hold area are movable. During next five years, there is no chance of any type of closure of the mines. However, in future, if there will be any closure of the mines at the end of the life of the mines, the machineries, which will be present at that time, will be shifted outside the leasehold. If there will be any possibility of closure in the area the entire machineries will be shifted to other mines of the same company.

12.4.9 Safety & Security: Explain the safety measures implemented to prevent access to surface openings; excavations etc and arrangements proposed during the mine abandonment plan and up to the site being opened for general should be described: APPRQVF

The size of the working benches will be maintained as per Reg. 106 of MMR, 1961 and D.G.M.S. approved Safety shoes and helmets are being provided to the all workmen. Earmuffs are being provided to the drillers. During proposed plan period there is no proposal to close the mine. At the time of final closure of the mines, the abandoned pits shall be fenced properly and signboards indicating depth of the waterlogged pits shall be provided as a safety measure. Till such time, the infrastructure (i.e. houses, sheds etc.) will be handed over to the local authority/ forest authority/village panchayat. Security guards will be engaged for security and safety of workers colony, officer’s colony, office, workshop, stores and magazine. MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSjJ^DEPOS] ______(202.35 HECTARES)______

The barbed wire fencing all around the working area will one can intrude in the area to avoid any casualty. Similarly, a gate will be made at the entry point and s< appointed so, that no trespassers can enter in the working area^-/?jV:

12.4.10 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment:

The working will be carried out at shallow depth, so heavy blasting will not be required. Hence no risk assessment or disaster management is required. High risk factors such as earthquake, landslide, subsidence flood, fire, tailing dam failure etc are not encountered nor anticipated during proposed five years plan period. As such, emergency plan for quick evacuation, protective measures are not proposed. Also, no local habitant exists as the working area is far away from the locality. . In spite of this it is proposed to arrange of ambulance, medical facilities, and fire-fighting equipments in the lease area. It is proposed to arrange trained staff for this also. Nearby hospital is at Barajamda (27.0 Km), Kiriburu (3 km) and Gua (27.0 km.). In addition to this company will have its own hospital. So all car taken on regular basis. APPROVE 12.4.11 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance:

For every five yearly review (as given in the mining scheme), an emergency plan for the situation of temporary discontinuance or incomplete programme due to court order or due to statutory requirements or any other unforeseen circumstances, should include a plan indicating measures of care, maintenances, and monitoring of status of unplanned discontinued mining operations expected to re-open in near future. This should detail item wise status monitoring and maintenance with periodicity and objective.

Due to unforeseen reason, if the mine will be a closed temporarily, then >roper care of workers and staffs will be taken. Temporary discontinuance

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notice in the prescribed form D1 under rule 24 of M.C.D.R.,

to the concerned authority of Indian Bureau of Mines e prescribed form under MMR, 1961 to the authority of D.G State Government and concerned Labour Department within tne^stifMatetf time. Security guards will take care of the infrastructure and they shall be kept under the roll of the management in case of any temporary discontinuation.

All the facility will be provided to the workers to maintain their livelihood, education to the children, medical facility etc.

12.5. Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments: Manpower retrenchment, compensation to be given, socio - economic repercussions and remedial measures consequent to the closure of mines should be described, specifically stating the following.

12.5.1 Number of local residents employed in the mine, status of the continuation family occupation and scope of joining the back.

When the mine is closed, there are some economic repercussions. The company will pursue the following: (1) Transfer the skilled employees to other mines of the company. (2) Vocational training to Semi-Skilled/unskilled workers in the right age group for upgrading their skills, as per requirement of the company. (3) Training in collaboration with state Government to desirous employees for self employment schemes. (4) Compensation as per law or VRS in consultation with district Labour commissioner.

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12.5.2 Compensation given or to be given to the employee! sustenance of himself and their family members.

During the planning period of five years, as there is no closure of the mine, it is not necessary to pay any type of compensation to any worker. In near future on closure of the mine due to any reason the company will provide necessary compensation as per the rate at that time.

12.5.3 Satellite occupations connected to the mining industry - number of persons engaged therein - continuance of such business after mine closes.

Mine is under development and this stage it is not required during this period. In near future on closure of the mine due to any reason the company will provide necessary satellite occupations connected to the mining industry.

12.5.4 Continued engagement of employees in the rehabilitated status of mining lease area and any other remnant activities. During five years of mining operation, there is no chance of any mine closure, for this reason, engagement of employees in the rehabilitated status of mining lease and any other remnant activities will not arise.

12.5.5 Envisaged repercussions on the expectation of the socie to closure of mine.

As there is no mine closure at present, there will be no repercussions on the expectation of the society around.

12.6 Time Scheduling for Abandonment: The details of time schedule of all abandonment operations as proposed in Para - 4 should be described here. The manpower and other resources required for completion of proposed job should be described. The schedule of such operations should also be supplemented by PERT (Programme Evaluation & Review Technique), bar chart etc.

PNKSEN 183 RQP/BG - RNC/010/87/A •J O k ** ArcelorMittal o MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE D tf p & l ______(202.35 HECTARES) 1:3 to ' l ( > ' Time schedule of all abandonment operations as proposedi&giverf below in \ ^ \ Id self explanatory bar chart. \ 4c ')iit

O Activities Tentative time frame for completion of jobs for mine closure operation (in months) from date of cessation. t:0 1 2 3 4 8 10 11 12 Reclamation The area will be worked by opencast mechanized mining on the hill \m & top by slicing. The wastes are to be generated during mining Rehabilitate !•* n of mined activities will be dumped away from quarry faces during the first out land two years of working. For proper dumping of waste and minimum degradation of environment due to such dumping following ,L»* precaution has to taken. The sides are required to be sloped inwardly and kept stable by planting shrubs/grass, which acts as a ID good binding agent. The tops as well as the sides are to be kept stable by regular planting of sapling of local varities as well as shrubs and grass in between the plants. In both the above cases plants are also required to be planted at the foot of the lower level of the dump to ID* arrest any possible rolling down of boulders from the top wifii while dumping. c> Fourth year onward back filling for reclamation of the area will be D continued. O Waste Waste dumping at external dump will be concurrently with mining management operation during the second and third year. To reduce the flow of silt in the nalla/stream from dump wash off and to check spreading out of dump, a retaining wall will be erected at the dump toe. As a Q precautionary measure a garland drain say 2m wide X 2m deep <** will be made and a series of settling tanks beyond the retaining wall to hold dump wash off if any, coming out of the retaining wall O and to allow clear water to drain off. t/- / ., Decommissi oning of infrastructure

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— ► ArcelorMittal ^ •. A '«a a vi’vi a ^A•. '«a Nil 5 5 Lacs. 60 lacs 60 40.00 Lacs. 40.00 Rs. 205.00 Lacs. 205.00 Rs. process (in Rs. Lac.) Rs. (in process Approx, total cost of of cost total Approx, lacs 50.00 and stabilization 4o.oo 4o.oo i3&PRRO¥Ejfor Stone parapet pitching/ drain garland and wall 185 (202.35 HECTARES) required Reclamation or or Reclamation carried will be rehabilitation mineral and wastes Entire at dumped be will rejects location for air and 8 8 and air for location water for location manner and scientifically. scientifically. and manner dump the around made be Quantum of work to be to be work of Quantum done 8 in month every year One out during the fourth year year fourth the during out onward. wall parapet pitching/ Stone a with drain garland and will tanks settling of series Temporary Structures within within Structures Temporary area working the not is it stage this At the dumping site in a proper proper a in site dumping the entative entative time frame for completion of jo o k' peration (in months) from date of cessation. of date from months) (in peration 0 T ______Decommissioning of of Decommissioning of mining Disposal Description and Reclamation of Rehabilitation Monitoring of of Monitoring of Disposal Management infrastructure machineries excavated pits excavated mining m/c. mining monitoring air & water & air abandonment Safety & & Safety Security Tentative cost of of cost Tentative Waste dump dump Waste water Quality and Air Activities and monitoring programme. Cost to be estimated based on the activities required for implementingCost has been estimated explained based in the following on self activitiesexplanatory table: discussed in Para 12.1 are the protective and rehabilitation measures including their maintenance 12.7 Abandonment Cost: MINING PLAN OF MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE Olj Q . DC Ai"c?;lcr/V,ltiDi

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12.8 Financial Assurance ■■ The financial assurance can be submitted in different form ^^$tated in Rule 23(F) (2) of Mineral Conservation and Development (amehtfniint) Rules, 2003. In the mine closure plan, the manner in which financial assurance has been submitted and its particulars have to be indicated. The total breakup of the post operational stage land use will be as under and given below for arriving financial assurance.

Land use pattern (existing) The existing land use pattern of the area is as under:

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Road 1.74 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Balance area not in use 198.59 Total : 202.35

LAND USE PATTERN AFTER FIVE YEARS: n r ir~

PARTICULARS AREA(HECTARES) Excavated area 19.54 Reclaimed area 7.48 Waste & Mineral Rejects Dump 5.13 Infrastructure 2.90 Crushing plant etc. 6.50 Roads 4.21 Garland drain 0.16 Parapet wall etc. 0.13 Forest Office 1.22 Microwave Tower 0.80 Green Belt 4.25 Unused Land 150.03 Total: 202.35

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>. FHV? rea---y ■>— SI Head Area Additio Total A re a ^ No put on nal Ha. conside5* use at require red as for start ment fully calculation of during reclaim Ha. plan plan ed & Ha. period rehabilit Ha. ated Ha. A B C D E F G E=(C G= (E-F) +D) 1. Area to be excavated NIL 27.02 27.02 NIL 27.02 2. Storage for top soil NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 3. Waste & Mineral NIL 5.13 5.13 NIL 5.13 Rejects Dumps 4. Mineral storage NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 5. Infrastructure (Workshop, NIL 2.90 2.90 NIL 2.90 administrative building) 6. Roads 1.74 2.47 4.21 NIL 4.21 7. Railways NIL NIL NIL NIL 8. Green belt NIL 4.25 4.25 NIL 9. Tailing pond NIL NIL NIL NIL r'\A l p M » rw I p r * m • 10. Effluent treatment NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL plant 11. Mineral separation NIL 6.50 6.50 NIL 6.50 plant (Crushing Plant) 12. Township area NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 13. Others to specify 2.02 Garland Drain, Parapet wall, 0.29 2.31 NIL 2.31 Microwave tower and forest office Total 3.76 48.56 52.32 NIL 52.32

Computation for financial assurance: Total area under use - 52.32 Hectares Rate - Rs. 25000/-per hects. APPROVED Amount for financial assurance - 52.32 Hects. X Rs. 25000/- = Rs. 1308000/-

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/— i j Financial assurance in the form of Bank Guarantee fo\Ft&O5^QQ0£-/ \ , (Rupees thirteen lakh eight thousand only) will be submitted tc r^ ^F te g fd fflii r Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Kolkata Region before the execution of mining lease. f \. 12.9 Certificate: The above-mentioned actions have been taken to be stated clearly in the mine closure plan. A certificate duly signed by the lessee to the effect that said closure plan complies all statutory rules, regulations, orders made by the Central or State Government, statutory organizations, court if ' etc, have been taken into consideration and wherever any specific L permission is required the lessee will approach the concerned authorities. The lessee should also give an undertaking to the effect that t : all the measures proposed in the closure plan will be implemented in a time bound manner as proposed. The above certificates are enclosed at the beginning of the mining plan.

12.10 Plans, sections etc: The chapters at 1, 2, 3 and 4 should be supported with Plans & Sections. c The Closure Plan may also be submitted depicting photographs, satellite G images on compact disc etc. wherever possible.

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D h u i : [ J Tala Memorandum of Understanding- (“MQXJ”) is dated|8th- day of October, 2005 and is made between: 1 iJ ; 1 1. Government of JL.arkh.and (hereinafter referredoth as “GOJ” ) of t h e . c . FAKT’ ■ APpRovp? g AMD = i ? 2'. Mittal Steel Company N.V., a company incorporated under the laws of G Netherlands and having its registered office at I^j^plein. 2.0-, 15th Floor, 3032 C AC Rotterdam, The Netherlands (hereinafter referred to as “Mittal Steel” ,, which expression shall, unless repugnant'to ffiej|ggntext or meaning thereof, G in Fade its successors and permitted assigns), ofi^^jSECOND PART;

G • •GUT and Mittal Steel are hereinafter collectively referred to as “P a rtie s” and G individually as a “P a rty ” . -'A G i G-Qj has a policy^for maximising capital investhient in, inter cdia, advanced technical mining and steel manufacture iiiffiEeUState of Jharkhand for its C accelerated economic development and generation.-ofiemployment opportunities. G

• . G Page 1 o f 13 G G £ 1 - ( i - It is daio.z 'o encourage investment in the indu.- he of Jharkhand5 agro-climatic, mineral and manpower development of infrastructure.

Mittal Steel is a global, leader in the manufacture of s ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ';ady;a;iic4d technical mining. Mittal Steel has a total production c^acity^^m^mrijlion tonnes of steel per annum encompassing all aspects of modern steelmaldng. combining both integrated and mini-mill facilities and producing much of the1 iron ore’and coking coal from its captive mines..

Ivfittai Steel, -through itself or its affiliates, proposes to develop, own and "operate in the State of Jharkhand an integrated steel manufacturing operation comprising a steel mill, non ore mines, a captive power plant, a township and related infrastructure in accordance with all applicable laws, as more particularly set out herein below (collectively referred to as the “Project”):

A. An integrated steel plant, with a capacity of 12 million tonnes per .annum, to be set up in two phases, each having a production capacity of six million tonnes per annum (“Steel Plpjat’"'). The two phases of the Steel Plant will be set up as per the foHowmg'timeframes:

a) The first phase of the Steel Plant consisting of six million tonnes per annum capacity will be set up within 48 (forty eight) months from the date of the submission of the DPR (as defined hereinbslow) (hereinafter referred to as "Phase 1");

(if) The second phase of the Steel Plant consisting of si tonnes per annum capacity will be get- up within 54 (1 months from the completion of Phase 1, subject to such terms and conditions stated herein (hereinafter referred to as "Phase 2"):.

B. Mining facility relating to iron ore, manganese or coal mines and all •related processing, power, transportation, and other infrastructure; f C. Captive powder plant;

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s Page 2 of13 \ \ / } \ C M B m d m f „. / F. Such other facilities as may be agreed between the successful implementation of the Project.

4. .Mittal Steel confirms its intention to develop, own and operaL* with proposed investment of approximately Rs. 40,000,00,00,U?K). Forty Thousand Crores Only).

5. Within eighteen (18) months from the date of signing of this MOU, Mittal Steel or its affili ates win submit a 'Detailed Prm^T^epo'rt i(D ^ ) , which sE3TTncM3e an implementation schedule for the Project. If the findings in the DPR are mutually acceptable to both Parties and both Parties find the Project viable, the Parties shall endeavour to enter into definitive and legally binding agreements based on the principles laid down in this MOU.

6. The Parties are desirous to outline the broad areas of co-operation for' the development and implementation of the Project and to record their intentions Vw- - through this MOU. The following are the major areas of co-operation: r ”■ I. L an d u a) Mittal Steel will require land, free from all encumbrances, for setting up the l : Steel Plant, associated facilities, power plant, downstream facilities, l i industrial park, ancillary units, townships etc as. follows (collectively referred to as "Required Land'1): i i. Approximately 5,000 hectares of contiguous land for the purpose of { setting up the Steel Plant and associated facilities; [ i ii. Approximately 3,0.00 hectares of contiguous land for the purpul^ i i setting up power plant, downstream facilities, ancillary units^f3Lpf3||i* allied facilities; c iii. Approximately 2.000 hectares of land for township, recreational C activities and ah related social infrastructure development. Out of this, LI approximately 1,500.hectares would be identified adjacent/near to the sites of the Steel Plant and approximately another 500 hectares near- the C mines and collieries associated with the Steel Plant. The exact location and the area for the township will he identified and indicated in the G DPR. ; C b) Land may also be required for power transmission lines, roads, railway links, LL water and other service pipelines etc as may'fmidentified in the DPR. GO J l T r will facilitate the grant of ‘Right of ^Vay” to hfiffal Steel wherever necessary.

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i : c) GOJ will endeavour to provide \ne Required Land to ML all encumbrances, on priority basis at the sites identified Steel will pay3 The costs of acquisition- and leasing costs Land and aLi'sncli other administrative charges thereof; Siac^l|| Land may fahijhto different categories governed by different lm dihwsf'GOJ will make available to Mittal Steel the ’Required Land as per prevailing rates under applicable laws.

d) GOJ will endeavour to facilitate grant of all statutory clearances for the Required Lands, including consents/pennissions for draws] of water, power and any otKIr such resource required for the Project, by the relevant agencies subject to applicable laws. g r ^ e) GOJ will facilitate obtaining approvals for diversion of the forest, land at the v. - Steel Plant -site and township, for the purpose of carrying out survey, explorations, investigation, development and operations. c g f) In the event -'any forest land is required to be diverted for the Project and related- activities, GOJ will m ate available, preferably degraded forest land, c for compensatory afforestation and if such degraded forest land is not available, G©J will make available government revenue land for i : conipens.atoiyraffbrestatioii. Cost of such land would be borne by Mittal Steel and/or its affiliates. c: i l . Iron Ore mines and Coal mines c ; GOJ recognises th at while the State of Jiiarkhand is .ran ______OG 10r .86i integrated steebplant because of availability of iron ore and coal Q c Jharkhand, the^long-texm sustainability of a large integrated steel project G depends on ensuring that, mineral- reserves like iron ore and coal are integral ' part of the steeFjblant. GOJ shall facilitate the allotment of adequate reserve, of C iron ore and coal in the State of Jharkhand to Mittal Steel. In furtherance of tins objective, GRjJ shall assist Mittal Steel in obtaining prospecting licenses G and / or mininig? leases as may be necessary for the implementation of the c Project. G Iron .Ore mines

C . a) Mittal Steel-bias a proven track record, in iron ore and coal mining for over 10 G (ten) years :ahd is known, for scientific -and eco-friendly methods of mining. 1 - ;7 G Y b) GOJ, up on--Rue consideration therefore, agrees .to consider recommending g grant of new mining, leases in favour c-i Mittal Steel, • subject to and in accordance ^ith applicable laws-, for 600 (six*-hundred) million tones of G

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IL... of operation, .of statable grade'and quality for the above-purpose in-the State of Jharkhand. While GOJ -will- consider recommending for allocation of the iron ore reserves to last for 50 (fifty) years, the iron ore mining-leases -will be granted initially for a period of 30 (thirty) years., which will be considered for renewal on a due application for renewal by Mittal Steel before expiry, for a farther period of 20 (twenty) years, as per applicable laws

These reserves will be allotted exclusively for captive use by Mittal Steel for value addition within the State of Jharkhand.

c) GOJ w i l l endeavour1 to facilitate grant of all statutory clearances for the aforesaid iron ore mines, including consents and/or permissions for drawal of water, power and any other such resource required for the iron ore mines, by the relevant agencies, subject .to applicable laws.

d) GOJ will recommend -to the Government of Lidia and use its reasonable endeavours to obtain the Government of-Indians'approval for the grant, of /prospecting licenses..and the,mining, leases for the iron ore'-mines to Mittal Steel. The reconnaissance permits, prospecting 'liccr-ses and the mining leases m; oe granted to Mittal Steel upon, the completion of cert milestones as may foe identified in the DPR.

GOJ will facilitate obtaining necessary permissions and approx carrying out survey, exploration and investigation within the area for which reconnaissance permits and/or prospecting licenses have been - or will be granted to Mittal Steel.

GOJ will facilitate obtaining approvals for diversion-of the-forest land in the allocated raining area for the purpose of carrying-..out survey, explorations, investigation, development and operations of the rpin.es.

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The State of Jharkhand is endowed- with reserves- ofaipkin g- coal (prime and .semi soft) and D EI grade coal, ’which are criticalfiipnts, .for iron and steel making. • J r" ~ vV:>; .

b) Mittal Steel requires around 1.28 billion tonnes ofimineable coal reserves over a period of 50 (fifty) yeafiTnom the date- of e^hns.sioiaing of Phase 1, l: preferably open-cast mines.. ‘ hkk. ■ . ^ . i :

i : 1/ Pa^s 5 o f 13 A i : < f // c) GOJ agrees to consider recommending grant o£ new nnm of Mittal Steel, subject to and in accordance ’with app lEST+W billion. tonnes of mineable coal reserves of. suitable grade above purpose.

d) . GOJ agrees to consider recommending grant,, of prospecting Kcense/mirfing leases, to Mittal Steel, over such areas ■ as may be available in the State of. Jharkhand in line with applicable laws .

■ e) Subject to. applicable laws, the coal mines -will be given on long term renewable lease of 3.0 (thirty) years initially, .and will be considered for renewal for a further period of 20 (twenty) years -upon a due application for rL . ' renewal by Mittal Steel before its expiry. \o.: r : x) .GOJ will facilitate obtaining approvals for diversion of the forest land in the ' allocated collieries area for the purpose of carrying out survey, explorations, investigation, development and operations of .collieries. kr n - gL Until- the coal mines are made available to. -Mittal Steel, GOJ will assist. l : Mittal Steel to secure adequate supply of coalite the proposed Steel Plant in Jharkhand through iinkage(s) from coal companies at a competitive cost. C: w • h) GOJ will-endeavour to facilitate, grant of all);statutory clearances for tlm l : required coal mines, including consents andj^r..permissions for drawal of l ; water, power and any other such resource required for the coal min.es, by the relevant agencies, subject to applicable laws . -G c ' ■ V t: h i Manganese Ore APPROVED e a) Mittal Steel states that it requires at least-60 million tonnes of manganese ore. Mittal Steel is in the process of identiiying^E^5snganese blocks vtith the C desired quality of manganese in the State of Jharki&nd. GOJ agrees to consider i : recommending to the Government of India the grdlff'of 'the blocks identified in the DPR for mining of manganese ore for captive Consumption for the purposes i : of the Project,'subject to Mittal Steel complying vuthlail applicable laws.

l : b ) Subject to applicable laws, the mines will be given pfilong term renewable lease of 30 (thirty) years initially and v/ill be considered,.for renewal for a further i : period of'2Q (twenty) years.upon a due application=fpr renewal by Mittal Steel C before its expiry.

c c) .. GOJ will facilitate obtaining.approvals for diversion, of the forest land in the i : allocated area fJr the- purpose of carryingout' survey, ^explorations, investigation, development and operations of the rmriM, i :

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d) Until tlie mines are made available to* Mittal Steel, GOJ to secure adequate supply of manganese ore in State Project through linkage(s) at a competitive' cost.

! - . d- e) Gt)J will endeavour to facilitate grant of all statutory clearances*^, manganese blocks, including consents- and/or' permissions for drawaToTwater, power and any otlier such resource required for the manganese blocks, by the relevant agencies subject to applicable-laws :

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h. . a) The requirement of water for the Steel Plant is estimated at 10000 cubic , meter per hour at a capacity of 6 mjlhoii tonnes of steel per annum. GOJ will t t affirwVsalge of water to this extent to .Mittal Steel from, such rivers or other f ' 1 water source as identified in the DPR. Subject to applicable laws, GOJ will allocate and allow Mittal Ste.el to draw the required quantity of water from [ - ‘ the above said rivers or other water source and the first fill of reservoir of . , O about 10 million cubic meters, the details bemg.-spelt out in the DPR.

b) GOJ vail endeavour to facilitate grant of necessary permission to Mittal V Steel to develop / construct weirs, barrages., dgms, etct.on the above rivers. C GOJ "will .facilitate grant of necessary pemiisg|on-. and help in resolution of related issues for construction. of weirs, barrage., .lams- .etc and will allot i : necessary land for the purpose.! Since, the weirsh. barrages / dams would be constructed by Mittal Steel at its own cost, Mittal Steel would be charged c only the differential tariff. i: C) The requirement of water during the cons tion phase c 1000 cubic meter per hour. G-QJ ,te the grant of approvE allocate md allow Mittal Steel to draw tmS;-requirement of water from t r nearby dedicated sources/ground water sox etc. subject to and in accordance with applicable laws and tariff fixetidkom time to time. c; c d) Should Mittal Steel, construct the necessmywwoirs,- barrage, dams, canal system / pipeline for bringing the water loi-the Project site, GOJ- will c facilitate Mittal Steel to do so. Under such a-;:si.tuation, GOJ -will facilitate the grant of applicable concessions to Mittal Steel from water charges, taxes u and.duties. If additional land is required for thf purpose GOJ may acquire n such land and allot it. to Mittal Steel, cost oi .g|Mgli will be borne by Mittal Steel. GOJ will facilitate the grant of 'Right o f^ g p ”. whereyer necessary. c i i : i : ) i : ) P age 7 o f 13 ■7 s y j t - J] C hAteiftaff r ' L.., Jiatfertd • L

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e) If Mittal Steel desires to meet ike water requirement through groundwater, Mittal Steel shall make necessary pr is^te quire d for recharging the ground water in its premises in accord; 'vism k laws for the purpose.

a) The power requirement at the construction stage is estimated at 40-50 MVA. GOJ will facilitate the supply of required power through 'Jharkhand State Electricity Board ('tiSEB'5) apd/or Distribution licensee during the construction period, as per tariff fixed by Jharkhand State Electricity Regulation Commission (“JSEK,C”):

fe> The Project wall require the establishment of a captive power plant, which shall be located at a location proximate to the Steel Plant. Mittal Steel shah have the flexibility to use any permitted generating technology that results in a net positive power balance. Mittal Steel would examine the feasibility of setting up of a mega power plant, either on its own or through a joint venture, of about 2500 MW and GOJ agrees to facilitate the setting up of such a project. The power, generated from the power plant will be for captiv- use and surplus power, if any, will be supplied to consumers either directly by obtaining necessary license from JSERC or through the existing distribution licensees as per applicable laws and the regulations of JSEBC. GOJwili facilitate grant of ail approvals for setting up such powerV

c) Mittal Steel will be permitted to transmit and supply/sell or d

p) Until the coal.mines for the purpose of thepowbibfant are made available to. help, and assist Mittal S.tsehjbo secure adequate supply ot-?cr>ab 'power glantn-m fThavTfltund if;rnouti j-j-r,v companies at a competitive cost.

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■a) Mittal Steel is in tlie process o£ identi^iag; -the railway the.Steel Plant and mines. GOJ will actively pursue with India and Ministry of Railways to provide:railway linkages , to the Steel Plant, mines and collieries from the neaxesfirail routes and to strengthen the identified railway linkages. GOJ will take.measures fox implementation of the railway linkages to the Steel Plant,, mines, and, collieries.

b) In case necessary, GOJ will facilitate, to make available necessary land for railway link from the nearest railhead to the mines, collieries and Steel Plant for transportation of raw materials an&Jmished goods.

c) GOJ will actively pursue with the Government- of India for electrification, double tracking, strengthening and development of rail network / infrastructure in the area keeping in'view the/pptentiai increase m traffic.

dh. GOJ will recommend to the Government of India to accord priority for the f movement of the goods for the proposed Steel;.Plant on this route. GOJ will also consider recommending to the Goyernmepfiof India to accord priority for wagon allocation for the movement-of goods.for the proposed Steel plant.

Mittal Steel will construct roads cormeet^p lire Project to' the nearest National Highway or State Highway either.oA its own or through any othei^ . entity and GOJ will facilitate the constractioxvqf such roads, including1 of necessary permission for the purpose; -. .

£)■ In connection with the Project, Mittal Steel .^iU. require access to, and the use of, adequate seaport infrastructure an^r&lated facilities built, to an international standard for the transportation., of .steel and required materials and equipment (the “Pont Facility"). Mittal Steel will examine the viability of establishing dedicated berth(s) at the existing, ports at Haldia/ Paxadip/ Dhamra/ Gopalpur and other appropriate op^pns for establishing the Port Facility. GOJ will endeavour to facilitate procuring of such dedicated berthing facilities for the Project. Drainage and Sewerage a) Mittal Steel will provide adequate drainage amihewage off-take facilities for ■ ' the Project during both the construction and operation stages.

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a) ■ A 'Mega Unit” of this scale will stimulate development of numerous up star er- m and downstream units in and around the region, GOJ will endeavour to allocate sufficient land near1 the plant site to House such units. .GOJ will also endeavour to provide for suitable land and for related infrastructure ]ffi power, water, rail and road for such units.

b) GOJ shall consider recommending' to the Government of India and facilitate granting of “Special Economic Zone” (SEZ) status to the Project in accordance with, applicable laws. This, may include granting to the various aspects of the Project, the status -of “SEZ Developer” or “SESSiClmt”, as, the case-may be, so as to receive the same' incentives and benefits ■ ad an SEZ (as permissible under the- policy - of Government of India).

c) If Mittal Steel and/or its affiliates mate an;.; application for setting up its different facilities under the SEZ scheme of the Govemmerr of Indie, GC ' would consider recommending then' case to tile Government of India ai accord necessary facilitation with, regard to.fhe approved scheme of ti ti crovernment India as modified--'.:' i-y from- ■ -■ nme

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§.) GOJ will facilitate grant of all statutory clearances for the Project. GOJ will assist Mittal Steel in obtaining no objection certificate (NOG) through, the State Pollution Control Board for the cons-tmctipn and operation of the Project. -jfi J■ U ti) GOJ will assist Mittal Steel in obtaining all clearances from the Government of India. i : c) Mittal Steel will arrange to conduct .a jgpid- Environment Impact i : - Assessment. (EIA) and a detailed EIA anntiprepaxe an Environment '. Management Plan (EMP) for the Project. G G ^gpL: extend ah reasonable ' assistance .sought during the time the EIA i||^pilucted and the EMP . is prepared. U u * T ' I

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i.: cl) Mittal Steel shall install state-of-the-art .pollution take all-possible steps to manage the en-vii-oilmen lias been a pioneer in this held and would- not onl' this effort but wo'uld accelerate its- effort- keeping- stature. X. Training r" Mittal Steel shall provide trailing- with preference g;vc; to residents of the State of Jharkhand, in order to qualify them for skilled, technical, administrative and mmiageiiaLp-ositions, by means of:

a) Establishing and operating vocational, and advanced training r : programs/institutes in the State of Jharkhand; \ A b) Furnishing on the job counterpart training, not only in the State of r ^ Jharkhand, hut to the extent reasonably feasible in the overseas L f offices of Iyhttal Steel outside India in order that such residents of the State of Jharkhand may receive training in the aspects of steel making, .mining, shipping, marketing,''-finance and other technical 13 and commercial functions.

c Project Facilitation

a) Mittal Steel requires help, co-operation and the commitment of GOJ in C- several areas to enable it to construct, commission and operate the Steel Plant. In. order to aid speedy decision-making, GOJ will constitute a c: “Steering Committee” having representatives ::of relevant-Departments of Government of Jharkhand and Mittal- Steel. This “Steering Committs D monitor the implementation of the Project. O d) GOJ will take action to-provide overall security,; as may be required, to the U Project during initial survey, investigation, construction and the operation phase. All necessary steps in this regard including setting up of pohce C stations, if required, would be taken by GOJ'.

Mittal Steel and/or its affiliates will undertake-at their cost relocation and Q rehabilitation of families that may he displaced orkrelbcated in connection with the Project, in. accordance with all applicable laws .' . U

0 . 8 - The areas of co-operation mentioned above highlight only the' major issues involved iii setting up of the Project. Other issuesfMsIhqd when they-arise, and 0: sharing of the responsibilities -between both PmhMishall be decided through mutual agreement on a case-to-case basis. U ' c / Page 11 o f 13 \ \ £ ' V V. ■% uV

t ; 9 GOJ agrees that the cumulative investments made b ij Project in- ail the locations in the State of Jharkhand, \ \ made in mines, collieries,- township etc shall be clubbed tog§ as one for the purpose of this MOU and for granting any bpafikage, r benefits and concession. v r 10. .' GOJ agrees that this Project will be entitled to the financial concessions and incentives as per the Industrial Policy of Jharfe-hand, 2001 in force Any new or improved incentives ox policies / packages for “Mega Projects” , which may he announced by GOJ after signing of this MOU, Ahall be additionally extended to c,: the Project. C: 11. " GOJ appreciates that Mittal Steel-is a responsible corporate house with high r : involvement in employee welfare and social development. Mittal Steel will bring this philosophy to the Project being, set up at the. State .of Jharkhand, to ensure the well being of the people -of the adjoining areas in'particular and the people of Aythe State of Jharkhand in general. For employment, preference will be given r : to residents of the State of Jharkhand subjectiiq need and their possessing the . necessary qualifications. c : i : 12 GOJ and Mittal Steel agin- to meet pefioficfily cu-iu. hid LwhXiI .. Up fed 3_Cii other on the developments and steps taken by the respective Parties concerning i : facilitation/iniplenrentation of the Project. t : 13. This MOU is an instrument of understanding and shall be valid for 24 (twenty r : four) months from the date of signing the IVK) U. Th^^fflfieh^nff^enaeavour to enter into definitive agreements during the term of the MOU. Tins MOU may c be extended- on the-mutual agreement of the Parti os.

c : .Mittal Steel may induct suitable partners, choose appropriate fin suppliers, credit options and technologies for the execution of Project c '--

c . 15. .Notwithstanding anything contained herein, m-'ihe event of any undue delay in the implementation of the Project and/or upon the expiry of this MOU, and c ‘ , unless otherwise agreed between the Parties .in any definitive document, all rights, concessions, micentlve.s and benefits grahtedfto Mittal Steel pursuant to c ihis MOU may be withdrawn or cancelled by G©J.afethe discretion of GO J. c 16. For the purposes of this MOU, the term “affiiiatesforaeans .entities, under the c . direct or indirect control of Mittal Steel, an d/or the purposes, of this c definition, the term “con trp means the control ofiafileast 50.1% of the voting. ■ equity share capital of an entity or power tocdy?$efc the management. aLd c

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ri 17. Notwithstanding' anything contained herein or otherwise to the contrary; it'is. r the'intention of the Parties that the terms and conditions of this MOU are not and shall not be legally binding on the Parties under any circumstances r whatsoever.

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Fresh Coriificalo of Incorporation Consequent upon Change of Maine r iL IN THE M ATTER OF M /s Mittal Steel Jharkhand Limited rL , ' 1 hereby certify that Mittal Steel Jharkhand Limited which was originally r • incoqiorated on Tenth day of April Two Thousand Six under the Companies Act, 1956 i - (No.l of 1956) as M ittal Steel Jharkhand Private Limited1 having duly passed the l : necessary resolution in terms o f Section 21 o f the Companies A ct,1956 and the approval of the Central Government signified in writing having been accorded thereto under r; Section 21 of the Companies Act,l°56, read with Government of Lidia, Department of Company ATfairs, N ew Delhi, Notification N o.G.S.R 507 (E) dated 24/06/1985 vide SRN i A02723039 dated 04.08.2006 the name o f the said company is this day changed to M ittal Steel India Lim ited and this Certificate isLssued pursuant to Section 23(1) of the said i ; A ct. t : Given under my hand at Patna this Twenty Third day of August T ^ r : Thousand Six. r i O ¥ s r c ] c j Registrar of Companies u Bihar and Jharkhand

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As adv sed by you vide above referred letter we wish to inform you that we would start Tree Enumeration w.e.f. 9-06-2009. We request you to permit us to deploy the folowing Crew. Vehicle and equipments for the work.

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Alumina as AI203 % IS 14E3 1 Ml'P a n (, 3 i.0 Reaff 20Cn

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Alumina as AI2Q3 % IS 1493 198' iPart S, ’ E9 ReaP 20-51 Iron as Fe % IS ‘ 492 i38‘- .Part V- 64 To Reaff 2001 e: Loss on Ignition (LGl) IS '493 '9 8 ' .-Part 1 3 32 ReaP 200 ’ t : % Phosphorus as P % IS 1^93 i?-3‘ .Part ‘ 0 040 P.eaff 2001 c Silica as Si02 % IS '4S3 'V h --P an ' nt Reaff 20C1 i ; Sulphur as S % IS '493 1981 rParr ' 0 003 Reaff. 2001 i : ------per pro SG^India Private Ltd. u c t : c dFrt:i.irtv:>Tf iv .TOyt'iHf' v i^ l difo^ustr-rri H e rro n rtd'AcnzSi It-* C o m p a n y ■; ■ r»,lr-.j5 ar I’m ; Vctf C* t i m *>-**•■!;n>? or?y s r d -.vif Hz- “h r .'irnCi ,~r I'Tmn; t ir s t G ’ lo r. r <1 aov ! I'di C' i;vrporrp-:*j r.olo ?«. r<*on? ta •& Gt’CnS 3D3 dTOft«rttfcipsfliw& 1a » TarTSfrCtK** ^tim tw rr« 9 * i\l ai! Ju?tr »V?rl 7 f P'“ l.tiv Ail'*?A ankri !*■'(> fr-Tutt\ vhrr^'i n> 1*1-1 w rAT-:^ *V? r* -/my M tm ----, s ■ Issstaj n.-c~ s^mp-tr* t. a m rc/p«rah7 f a i o ofneHr-shi-Kitr' i-cn n i : d n y r Iior ,n|| ntK'i >tii'.iple.A 1 !>u ian'iplef) Ts-guijitary tojrr t~ t* rctw.iy: fl.e ! hi **>:u T* g ' CJdrtfi-f bfl f'H&r&i'ii.'jrKi-exrr^t in rij.-l Vritfflnl pniy Vyrvi?e c DpL-'WJY'jl P'-f C:tti party $G5tn?.i»Pv1. Ltd. c.(Uyiar«»nrv 3*>'v>r« 1* 1 >3 H arden M iCDi. r ro ^ D lc -n 5Crt*v. ■K}1 fW" I I .rJ-1- (-‘* 5 ’32LAi;7v2<]a3,T7Ci?-7! t p * j Ji-JUH.3SjJ42iW

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Alumina as AI203 % IS 1493 -.381 !P3‘! 11 Read ?Q0'- Iron as Fe % IS 1492 1981 iPad H ill 18 Reaff 2CCn Loss on Ignition (LOIj IS 14S3 1551 (Par; l; % Reaff 2S0i Phosphorus as P % IS *4S3 ’98‘ iPsn v Read TEC 1 Silica as Si02 % IS 1492 i98' .Part '■> Read 2001 Sulphur as S % )S 1493 1.981 (Part 1: 0 DOS Reaff £50* " " tno ofRepq.i per pro SGS !#dia Private Ltd. A

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3 .No. Month Week Day TSPM (pg/mJ) RSPM (pg/mJ) O (pg/m") NO* (pg/rri ) HC (PPM) CO (PPM) | i« !ro 1 1S1 124 37 7.0 tt:5 <1 <1 o Ist CCNj 2 I I I 129 39 7.2 10.7 <1 <1 3 114 34 6.9 9.5 Td 2 128 52 8.7 12.2 <1 <1 , A 3 i si 121 36 6.4 9.0 <1 IInd < I 4 115 35 5.6 8.4 <1 <1 February, 2009 5 i s! 128 38 6.4 9.7 <1 <1 IIIrd 6 2 "'° 117 41 5.6 8.2 <1 <1 122 37 6.5 9.3 <1 <1 _ 7 _ IVth 1Sl 8 120 36 7.6 11.2 <1 <1 SPM RPM S02 N O x Min 107.0 25.6 5.6 8.2 Max 135.0 i 52.5 8.7 12.2 Mean 120.5 i 36.5 7,0 9.9 10th percentile 112.3 33.2 5.1 8.8 30th percentile 116.9 34,8 6.5 S.3 ✓ <5 5 * 50th percentile 119.5 35,9 r 6.8 9.6 95th percentile 130.7 41.7 F" 8.4 11.9 f y ,1 5>7 „ — - v5fej:> S8th percentile 133.2 47.6 P ’ _ 8.6 12.1 1 •: 3 5 UA u 0> ? m “0 / £ 3.\ SO6 * , v o = ^ ,r»' - f:'H5 : ”n ^ i rn ,rm r* n

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WATER QUALITY TEST RESULTS FOR THE STUDY AREA OF ARCELLAR MITTAL MINE AT KIRIBURU ______(Pre monsoon 2009)______Colony Handpump Colony Bore well Dug well at Borewell at Hand Pump at Karo River - at Bolani (GW1) at Kiriburu (GW2) Meqhahataburu Kiriburu Hilltop Kumudi (GW5) (SW1) ' (GW3) (GW4) Essential Characteristics

«3 Colour (Hazen Units) <5 15 <5 ! <5 <5 5 Odour Un-objection- Un-objection- Un-objeotion-able Un-objection-able Un-objection-ab!e Un-objection-able able able Taste Agreeable Agre63bl6 Agreeable Aqreeable Aqreeable Agreeable Turbidity, NTU 2 18 1 3 18 3 pH 6.6 6.2 6.3 6.2 6.2 6.9 Total Hardness as CaC03l mg/l 205 55 100 195 55 67 Iron as Fe, mg/l 0.12 0.5 0.12 0.2 0.5 0.2 Chlorides as Cl, mg/l 18 5 11 19.5 5 7 Residual free, Chlorine, mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Desirable Characteristics Dissolved Solids, mg/l _ j 310 l Calcium as Ca, mg/l______60 ! Magnesium as Mg, mg/l Copper as Cu, mg/l <0.01 Manganese as -Mn, mg/l <0.01 Sulphate as S04, mg/l 12 Nitrate as N03, mg/l 5 Fluoride as F. mg/l 0.3" Phenolic Compounds as CeH5OH, mg/l <0.001 Mercury as Hg, mg/l <0 001 Cadmium as Cd, mg/l <0.01 Selenium as Se, mg/l <0.01 Arsenic as As, mg/l <0.01 Cyanide as CN, mg/l <0.01 Lead as Pb , mg/l <0.01 Zinc as Zn, mg/l <0.01 1 o o Chromium as Cr6+, mg/l V Mineral Oil, mg/l Absent Alkalinity , mg/l 196 lb Aluminium as Al, mg/l <0 01 Boron as B, mg/l______j______0104 ANNEXURE -XI AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MONITORING RESULTS

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3 E.C (umhos) (1:2 Soil water 56 68 130 140 Extract) 4 Available Nitrogen, Kg/Hec 540 110 620 520 5 Available Phosphorous as 108 34 126 98 P2O5, Kg/Hec 1 6 Available Potassium as K2O, 340 190 370 420 Kg/Hec 7 Sodium as Na, ppm 35 25 30 40 8 Calcium as Ca, ppm 1040 760 940 960 9 Magnesium as Mg, ppm 320 240 260 290

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 1st YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfilling NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL ! (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL I (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL ! (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE (D)ENVIRONMENT- (i) Ambient Air Quality NIL NIL NIL NIL AL MONITORING (ii) Water Quality NIL NIL NIL NIL (Core zone & Buffer (iii) Noise Level Survey NIL NIL NIL NIL Zone separately) (iv) Ground Vibration NIL NIL NIL NIL***™'*. (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of NIL NIL NIL infrastructure ^ / — - — ( / ,V ------TOTAL 400000 / j

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 2nd YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i) Backfilling NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. 0.51 95608 cu.m. 244240 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining 0.69 NIL 740000 NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) 0.69 NIL 435000 NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000

(iv) Ground Vibration N.A. N.A. “N A ^ 'Ni.a . N (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of ^ N.A. N.A. m — f f r infrastructure “U 4* / i / « "0 l! > 1 f f L 3 ii ■•■■■ \ a TOTAL 33 2219240 iT 3 . - 2219240 t i \ “ .■by&i'-x

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 3rd YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i) Backfilling 4.92 873886 2196780 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. 3.28 475424 1212331 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining 0.1 NIL 740000 NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE (D)ENVIRONMENT- (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000 Asjger

(iv) Ground Vibration N.A. N.A. n .a . (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of N.A. N.A. “N A 755 ''N.A. \ infrastructure ^ > i p / — ! Gj rs Mr1 TOTAL 4t ) M 3396780 £ ._2a If; o ■ < ■ m n jwas; JpV* ''1^1 p * ^ pp m ,r^ •• p**^ r-’*'. ‘ r**^ ‘ r*^. p** . pp : • ?-*■•>- ^•'•■-i V. .. > t. J J < : _y V i. \? V . J . k. . > L j l. ._ i \ ._ ' *> . ) \ . i V - U , . I / , J • .. -. . _ > PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 4th YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i) Backfilling______4.92______873886 2196780 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Afforestation on the backfilled area______NIL NIL______NIL______NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches.______(iv) Pisciculture______NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir.______NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot______NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing.______NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching______NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii) Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps.______(iv) Construction of Check Dams along slope of valliesNIL NIL NIL NIL etc.______(v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels.______NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii) Afforestation on dumps______NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify)______NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building)______0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per proposal (iv) Ground Vibration______N.A. N.A. N.A. (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of N.A. N.A. N.A. infrastructure______^

TOTAL “□ 3651285 73 O < rr * r * * \ . r “ ' :. V n - PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 5th YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i) Backfilling 5.49 1456990 2451285 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 6.40 15200 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per proposal (iv) Ground Vibration N.A. N.A. N.A. (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of N.A. N.A. N.A. , infrastructure “0 / . " v / r i TOTAL 73 tfl

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ANNEXURE -XIII

PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 1st YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfilling NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 fts per AL MONITORING (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 Zone separately) proposaX (iii) Noise Level Survey ^ N.A. 3 Locations 150000/ &/ -LAs S jS sV' l l l . g Jpfopo&S \ ; (iv) Ground Vibration life N.A. H a . h b r t (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of N.A. N.A. \ ^N.A. ^ / , " infrastructure ^ ------V ______:______^ J i '■, ’ TOTAL T1 — 1200000 ^ b I '1 / \ f > D ^HUr^UrTtJ ^j' r**^ A ^ teW tomJ W*V «idt? '«ai(P ■!*S^

PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 2nd YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfillinq NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. 2.05 95608 CU.m. 1600000 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining 0.06 NIL 800000 NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) 0.07 NIL 1200000 NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) PrOJ30S&l=ass. (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000 j proposal N.A. N.A. / ______, (iv) Ground Vibration * N.A. ■WtfJJIft Z < $js..\ V *\ (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of jliN.A. N.A. __ infrastructure ‘10 i * V ■’’* \ & / Sf\ TOTAL 4800000 /& /

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 3rd YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfilling NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. 3.08 475424 2400000 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining 0.07 NIL 800000 NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) 0.09 NIL 1200000 NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000

(iv) Ground Vibration N.A. N.A. N.A. / %W (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of ^ N.A. N.A. n .a . n infrastructure nn f * 1 * |ps: ______TJ i t 9 TP }V S' ______IQJAL______3 ---- 5600000 \ «

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 4th YEAR (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfilling 3.36 873886 2500000 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000

(iv) Ground Vibration N.A. N.A. N.A. / £ (v) Others (Please specify) Decommisioning of N.A. N.A. N.A. \ infrastructure ^ 5 U X 'f/ . *U w w y / b 1 M'-ty" .. i- .*• . ' TOTAL "0 J3 3700000 \ t \ l

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PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO.12.6 & 12.7 OF PMCP FOR THE 5th Y E A R (MEGHAHATUBURU (KARAMPADA R.F.) IRON & MANGANESE ORE DEPOSIT)

ITEMS DETAILS AREA QUANTITY EXPENDITURE REMARKS (HECT.) (Rs) PROPOSED PROPOSED PROPOSED (A) RECLAMATION (i)Backfilling 4.12 1456990 3500000 NIL & REHABILITATION (ii)Afforestation on the backfilled area NIL NIL NIL NIL OF MINED OUT (iii) Other (please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL LAND/AREA e.g. Afforestation on exhausted benches. (iv)Pisciculture NIL NIL NIL NIL (v) Converting into water reservoir. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Picnic Spot NIL NIL NIL NIL (B) STABILIZATION (i) Terracing. NIL NIL NIL NIL & REHABILITATION (ii) Pitching NIL NIL NIL NIL OF DUMPS (with (iii)Construction of Parapet Walls/Retaining NIL NIL NIL NIL lease) wall at toe of dumps. (iv)Construction of Check Dams along slope of vallies NIL NIL NIL NIL etc. (v) Construction of Settling Ponds (Garland drain etc.) NIL NIL NIL NIL (vi) Desilting of settling ponds, channels. NIL NIL NIL NIL (vii)Afforestation on dumps NIL NIL NIL NIL (viii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL (C) (i) Afforestation (Green belt building) 0.85 2125 400000 NIL REHABILITATION (ii) Others (Please specify) NIL NIL NIL NIL OF BARREN AREA WITHIN LEASE ^ENVIRONMENT­ (i) Ambient Air Quality N.A. 5 Locations 500000 As per AL MONITORING proposal (Core zone & Buffer (ii) Water Quality N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per Zone separately) proposal (iii) Noise Level Survey N.A. 3 Locations 150000 As per

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SURFACE EXPOSURE OF IRON ORE IN HILL SLOPE _-C! 'a:

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Prepared for ARCELORMITTAL INDIA LIMITED 3rd Floor, J.D. Corporate, Main Road Ranchi-834001 Jharkhand

Prepared by NexTerra Geophysical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. AD-130, Sector -1 Salt Lake City Kolkata - 700064 ; & SHAT.).;

ABSTRACT

NexTerra Geophysical Solutions carried out multi-parametric geophysical exploration campaign employing Total Field Ground Magnetic & Gravity survey to delineate ore bodies (Hematite bearing V* zones) in Meghahatuburu Mauza, Karampada Reserve Forest, West Singhbhum, under the prospecting lease area of M/S. ArcelorMittal India Limited, Jharkhand.

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A total of 200 hectare area was covered with Total Field Magnetic and Gravity surveys in 50m X 50m grid. In all 625 Gravity-Magnetic stations f t were recorded. 45 Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) were carried out in r < the anomaly zones delineated by Gravity & Magnetic data. Survey C specifications, instrumentation control, data acquisition, processing and interpretation were all successfully performed within the Quality t r System/control framework. APPROVED i '

C9: The geophysical campaign could delineate the major anomalous zones rich in Hematite ore as well as the non-hematite contact boundaries. The residual magnetic and gravity anomalies interpreted by separating the regional fields could delineate several high anomaly (probable ore) zones

C in the lease area. VES data corroborated the results by vertical p demarcation of such ore zones.

v 1 Two different horizons of rich ore bodies at ensemble average depths a extending up to 40 and 60 m are interpreted from the 2D FFT of gravity and magnetic data. Geo-electric depth sections based on VES data could delineate the depth persistence and thicknesses of individual ore bodies, top soil/variants of iron ore (lateritic ore) and the intervening strata. v

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6.0 CONCLUSIONS

From the G-M survey the zones of potential high density bodies (Hematite, Magnetite, Float iron ore, Lateritic ore etc) have been delineated in the lease hold area. The cumulative area of 15 such concealed ore bodies is 0.866 km2.

The surveys further bring out very clearly the presence of deep seated causative sources (intrusive basic, ultra basic bodies) at depth.

Several east-west and north-south oriented contacts/ faults have also been delineated in the survey area. p> There are two principal ore horizons with ensemble average depths of 40 & 60m around which the ore zones may have maximum concentration. This implies the ore body may continue upto a depth of 40-60m though the top of ore zones may be located at much shallower depths i.e. depths indicated by the VES survey. Ensemble average depth indicates the centre of Gravity of all the ore bodies that lies in the ' zone whether connected or disconnected/isolated. This is apparent from the 2D f thickness map of the ore body that indicates ore zones varying from few meters to about 55m (refer thickness scale provided on the left of map). r-r The above depths are corroborative both from the magnetic and gravity data. /-• V, The resistivity survey has brought out 4-5 layer subsurface pictures in the area. a r c # / Based on the objective assessment the resistivity values between 2000 Ohm-m an ( i 15000 Ohm-m has been attributed to the ore zone.

0 In a few sounding the water table in the area has been picked up precisely. A 2D image of the ore body thickness (cumulative thickness) has been represented in the figure below. The high relief zones are representing the thicker ore zones which are C; indicated in the thickness scale in meters on the right of the 2D surface image. The North orientation is denoted by the arrow mark. The general disposition of the main P- ore body is NE-SW.

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