EXTENT : HA. S.F.No. : 378/5 VILLAGE : KARANDAPALLI TALUK : DENKANIKOTTAI DISTRICT : KRISHNAGIRI STATE : TAMIL NADU

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1 SCHEME OF MINING FOR BLACK GRANITE QUARRY EXTENT : HA. S.F.No. : 378/5 VILLAGE : KARANDAPALLI TALUK : DENKANIKOTTAI DISTRICT : KRISHNAGIRI STATE : TAMIL NADU (UNDER RULE 12 OF GCDR 1999) LESSEE m/s. k.s. granites, No. 4/59, BHARATHI STREET, SWARNAPURI, FIVE ROADS, SALEM PREPARED BY : S. DHANASEKAR, M.Sc., M.M.E.A.I., RQP/MAS/225/2011/A 8/3, KULLAPPAN STREET, OPP. INDIAN BANK LINE, OMALUR TALUK , SALEM DISTRICT. VALID UPTO geodhana@yahoo.co.in CELL:

2 CONSENT LETTER FROM LESSEE The Scheme of Mining in respect of Black Granite Quarry over an extent of Ha. in S.F. No. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu State has been prepared by Shri S. DHANASEKAR, M.Sc., Recognized Qualified Person (Reg.No. RQP/MAS/225/2011/A). I request the Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Chennai, Chennai to make further correspondence regarding modification of the Scheme of Mining with the said recognized qualified person in his following Address: S.DHANASEKAR, M.Sc., M.M.E.A.I., RQP/MAS/225/2011/A 8/3, Kullappan Street, Opposite Indian bank Line, Omalur Taluk , Salem District. geodhana@yahoo.co.in Cell: I hereby undertake that all the modifications, if any, made in the Scheme of Mining by the recognized qualified person may be deemed to have been made with our knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable to me and binding on me in all respects. For K.S. GRANITES, Place: Salem Date:

3 DECLARATION OF THE QUARRY OWNER The Scheme of Mining in respect of Black Granite Quarry over an extent of Ha. in S.F. No. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu State has been prepared in full consultation with us by Shri S. DHANASEKAR, M.Sc., Recognized Qualified Person (Reg.No. RQP/MAS/225/2011/A). I have understood its contents and agree to implement the same in accordance with Laws applicable to mines. For K.S. GRANITES, Place: Salem Date:

4 C E R T I F I C A T E The provisions of Granite Conservations and Development Rules, 1999 have been observed in the Scheme of Mining for Black Granite Quarry over an extent of Ha. in S.F. No. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu State and is prepared for M/s. K.S. Granites, No. 4/59, Bharathi Street, Swarnapuri, Five Roads, Salem Whenever specific permissions, approvals, exemptions or relaxations are required, the lessee will approach the concerned authorities of Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Tamilnadu, Guindy, Chennai 600 for such permissions, exemptions, relaxations and approvals. It is also certified that the information furnished in the above Scheme of Mining are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. Certified Signature of Recognized Qualified Person. Place: SALEM Date:

5 C E R T I F I C A T E Certified that provision of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under have been observed in the Scheme of Mining for Black Granite Quarry over an extent of Ha. in S.F. No. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu State and is prepared for M/s. K.S. Granites, No. 4/59, Bharathi Street, Swarnapuri, Five Roads, Salem Whenever specific permissions, approvals, exemptions or relaxations are required, the lessee will approach D.G.M.S. for such permissions, approvals, exemptions or relaxations. Standard prescribed by D.G.M.S. in respect of miners health will be strictly implemented. It is also certified that information furnished in the above Scheme of Mining and Progressive Mine Closure Plan are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. Certified Signature of Recognized Qualified Person. Place: SALEM Date:

6 C O N T E N T S S.No. DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. PART I 1.0. REVIEW OF MINING PLAN 01 PART II 2.0. PROPOSED UNDER SCHEME OF MINING FOR THE NEXT SEVEN MONTHS AND THREE YEARS RESERVES CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN MINING HANDLING OF WASTE/SUB-GRADE MATERIAL USE OF MINERAL MINERAL BENEFICIATION EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL & WELFARE MEASURES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ANY OTHER INFORMATION 24

7 ANNEXURES 1. GEOLOGICAL RESERVE I 2. YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION SCHEDULE II 3.. MINERABLE RESERVE III 4. COPY OF G.O IV 5. COPY OF EXECUTION DEED V 6. COPY OF FMB SKETCH VI 7. COPY OF PARTNERSHIP DEED VII 8. COPY OF LAND DOCUMENTS VIII 9. COPY OF COMPANY ID PROOF & FORM -C IX 10. COPY OF LESSEE ID PROOF X 11. COPY OF RQP CERTIFICATE XI 12. COPY OF EXISTING LEASE AREA PHOTOS XII

8 LIST OF PLATES Sl. No. Description Plate Scale No. 1 Location Plan I 1:10,00,000 2 Key Map IA Not to scale 3 Key Plan IB 1: Satellite Image IC Not to scale 5. Satellite Image ID Not to scale 6. Mine Lease Plan II 1: Surface Plan III 1: Geological Plan IV 1: Geological Sections IV-A Hor: 1:1000 Ver:1: Year wise Development and Production Plan V 1: Year wise Development and Production Sections V-A Hor: 1:1000 Ver:1: Mine Layout, Land Use & Afforestation Plan VI 1: Conceptual plan VII 1: Conceptual Sections VII-A Hor: 1:1000 Ver:1: Environmental Plan VIII Plan-1:5000

9 SCHEME OF MINING FOR KARANDAPALLI BLACK GRANITE QUARRY (UNDER RULE 12 OF GCDR 1999) P A R T I 1.0 REVIEW OF MINING PLAN The Mining Scheme has been prepared in respect of Black Granite Quarry in S.F. No. 378/5 Extent Ha. of Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, for which M/s. K.S. Granites, No. 4/59, Bharathi Street, Swarnapuri, Five Roads, Salem has a mining lease vide Government Order (3D).No.95 Industries (MME-2) Department dated for Twenty years and the lease deed was executed on The period of lease is for 20 years upto The Mining Plan was approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai vide letter No /MM5/2005 dated The lessee had already submitted a Scheme of Mining to the Department of Geology and Mining, Krishnagiri, which is pending. As the scheme of mining period had expired, now, we prepared and submitted the next Scheme of Mining for the period to The lessee has not submitted the Scheme of mining for the next Seven Months & Four Years, before 120 days the expiry of the previous Scheme of mining Plan time, because of lack of demand, non-availability of labour & financially crisis. They have in the field of Granite Mining for the last Ten Years. They have adequate knowledge and skill on quarrying and export of dimensional granite blocks (Rough) to various Countries as well as to have a capacity to retain the domestic market. Black Granite is the commercial name for basic rock, petro logically known as Dolerite. This rock occurs mostly as dykes cutting across the country rocks. The Dolerite consists mostly of feldspar (Plagioclase), ferromagnesian minerals like pyroxene (Diopside Augite) with small quantities of Magnetite and Pyrite. The presence of magnetite mineral imparts steel black color to the rock. The rock exhibits ophitic texture with interlocking arrangement of mineral constituents. The ferromagnesian minerals impart the black colour, Hardness and compactness to the rock. The rock has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5, Specific gravity 2.8 to 3.3, Wear factor-1, Unit weight 3.2. Tonnes/Cu.Mt. The black granite are commercially valued depending upon the physical characters such as color, grain size, texture, presence/absence of deleterious materials like Pyrite, Chlorite and Mica. 1

10 The value increases when the material is fine grained and background of colour (i.e. intensity of black color). The length and width of the dyke depends on the major lineaments, faults, shear zones and pre-existing fractures. About Granite Since time immemorial stones have been extensively used for building historic temples, places and monuments, World over races and countries have always accepted stones in all forms for daily use and for external use. For Indians stone is part of our culture, history and civilization. The numerous temples in India, particularly in South India have been built of granite blocks which have stood the test of time over several centuries. The over lasting freshness, beauty, elegance, toughness, hardness, durability and coexistence with ecology and nature have attracted man to stone. Stone is number one antipollutant natural product to with stand the modern industrial calamities like acidity and alkalinity. The World still wonders at the mammoth stone marvels of the wonders of the World. To-day the modern Stone Age has emerged in utilizing many types of stones in monumental, commercial and residential buildings. Granites are a term used commonly for igneous rocks which are widely used as building material. Although granite occurs widely throughout the World, there is considerable world trade in this commodity due to preference of buyers for a particular type of granite having special colour, dimensions, texture and above all its glossy finish, durability, aesthetic value and its stable property against vagaries of weather. There are more than 300 known varieties of stones in the World. From the Black Granites of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu, India has emerged to-day with more than 60 varieties of different coloured stones. The a bony granite of Sweden, petit granite of Belgium, Impala Black of South Africa, Luna Pearl from Sardinia, Porrinho Pin of Spain, Balmoral Red of Finland, Grey and Pink varieties of China, Black and Pin varieties of India are well known in the market. To-day India markets only high quality granites in many colours except a few multi-colours which are moving in bulk quantities. The unknown stone from a remote village of our country adorns a modern building or adorns a cemetery in a metropolis in a highly developed country. 2

11 LEASE DETAILS The area is marked in the Survey of India Topo Sheet No.57 H/11 The area for existing lease is bounded by four corners and the coordinates are: Latitude : N Longitude : E North East : N E North West : N E South East : N E South West : N E The details of the land covered by the area is given below: District & Area in Taluk Village S.F. No. Area Hec. Occupancy Krishnagiri Denkanikottai Karandapalli 378/ Patta Land TAMILNADU Total Name of the Quarry BLACK GRANITE QUARRY Particulars of Approval of Mining Plan/ Scheme of mining under MCR (OR) MCDR: (Indicate Approval No. and Date) The Mining Plan was approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai vide letter No /MM5/2005 dated The mining lease was granted in Government Order (3D). No. 95 Industries (MME-2) Department dated for Twenty years and the lease deed was executed on The lessee had already submitted a Scheme of Mining to the Department of Geology and Mining, Krishnagiri, which is pending. As the scheme of mining period had expired, now, we prepared and submitted the next Scheme of Mining for the period to Date of Commencement of Mining Operations The Mining Lease was executed on After the execution of Mining lease, the Mining operation was started immediately. The exploitation of Black Granite was taken up after removal of topsoil and some weathered gneissic rocks. The mining work was carried out in accordance with provision of the mining plan approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Chennai. 3

12 1.4. (a). Deficiencies, if any, that existed in the approved Scheme of mining to be taken note of and rectified by incorporating suitable proposals for implementation in the scheme of mining. There have been no deficiencies noticed in the quarrying area. 1.4.(b). Review of Compliance position of salient features of Scheme of mining on chapter wise basis bringing out marked deviations, if any and justifications / reasons thereof. Item to be covered may include exploration, mine development, exploitation, afforestation programme, reclamation and rehabilitation, control of dust, noise and ground vibration and any other significant feature. (1) Exploration: During the Scheme of mining period, the Geologist took the recovery percentage as 05% and the rock type was the natural one, except a thin weathered layer and soil cover, without disturbances on surface. However, during the mining operation of the quarry, the recovery percentage of Black Granite was very poor and this area requires more development work. We expected only 3.0m top soil and Weathered Granite but at the time of production it was observed that it was reached around 4-5m in most of the in the quarry. Below the topsoil, weathered gneissic rock has been noticed in the quarrying operation. After the removal weathered portion of gneissic rock, the saleable granitic part is reached. (2) Mine Development: Already only one existing pit was near settle All side of Lease boundary. But during mine plan period, of last 5 years, the development and production was taken from All side of lease boundary and the pit size is 165.0m (L)(Avg.) X 33.0m (W) (Avg.) X 11.0m (D) (Avg.). The present workings have reached a maximum depth of nearly 11.0m (average). Development of the pits has been done only in the areas where the Granite blocks could be easily mined. The Lessee considering the texture and color of this material, and in anticipation of the maintaining the percentage of recovery, the proposed mine development in the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years period of mining scheme is furnished in the year wise production and development plans as shown in Annexure-II and in Plate No V & V-A. (3) Exploitation (Production) Already the production of Black Granite from to was m 3. The actual quantum of production achieved as against the proposals laid down in the Submission of mining plan letter dated , is tabulated as below: 4

13 Sl. Year Production proposed in the Actual production No Mining period In M 3 achieved In M TOTAL The production and development proposals for the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years period of scheme of mining is prepared in anticipation to the improvement of enquiries from the buyers for this Black Granite, is furnished in Annexure-II as shown in Plate No.V. (4) Afforestation As mentioned in the approved Scheme of Mining, 40 Neem trees per year were planted. The survival rate is less than 80% due to scarcity of rainfall. In the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years period 40 Neem trees per annum is proposed to be planted. (5) Mine Reclamation As proposed in the mining plan, the Quarry - pit will be utilized as a water reservoir after the mining activities are over. (6) Control of dust, noise and ground violations: The drilling and blasting parameters are in correlation with the proposals laid down in the approved mining plan. Shallow holes of 32mm dia. holes are drilled and the depth of hole will be generally about 1.0m. Water sprinkled for suppression of air borne dust on Quarry haulage roads and waste dumps on regular intervals by water tankers. Drilling of blast holes will be always under wet condition to prevent flying of dust. In the unloading point of Tippers, water was sprinkled and further the drillers were provided with respirators in accordance with mines regulations. Conventional low explosives were used. Since the dimensional stones, which are needed to be without internal cracks, high explosives were not used. The scale of blasting was however very less considering the rate of production. Muffle blasting was not necessary as the area was free from dwelling houses, public utilities etc., Now wire saw machine is being utilized for primary cutting to liberate the required sizes of block from the parent rock The secondary splitting of the blocks been done by pressure-split method with the help of feather and wedges. In view of above, there is no adverse effect on dust, noise and ground vibration by mining activities. 5

14 1.4. (c). Review of the compliance position of conditions and stipulations imposed, if any, while approving the Scheme of mining. In case of non-compliance / partial compliance, detailed justification reasons thereof may be furnished along with proposal for compliance in the ensuing period. The mining plan for the area under reference has been approved with conditions likes to comply with the provisions of GCDR Act 1999 on the rules framed there under. M/s. K.S. Granites has been generally carried out its mining operations in conformity with the above acts and rules (d). Review of compliance of violations pointed out after inspections made under MCDR, 1988 during last 5 years. The position emerging out of the yearly review of the Scheme of mining while checking up implementation of the mining plans in the field shall also be taken note of at this stage. Not Applicable (e). Any other points requiring attention in the interest of proper mine design, development and conservation and environment and ecology of the area. The present as well as the proposed Quarry working is so designed in such a way mainly keeping in view of conservation of mineral, afforestation of environment, and ecology of the Quarry area. PART II 2.0 PROPOSAL UNDER SCHEME OF MINING FOR THE NEXT 7 MONTHS AND THREE YEARS : 2.1. Name and Address of the Lessee : M/s. K.S. Granites, No. 4/59, Bharathi Street, Swarnapuri, Five Roads, Salem Name and address, registration number of the recognized persons together with validity date / person employed under rule 42(1) (b) who has prepared the mining scheme. Name : Shri S. Dhanasekar, M.Sc., Address : 8/3, Kullappan Street, Opp. Indian Bank Line, Omalur Taluk , SALEM DISTRICT. 6

15 Regn. No. : RQP/MAS/225/2011/A Valid upto : Cell No. : geodhana@yahoo.co.in 2.3. Mineral(s) to be mined As such the Black Granite occurs in this area, is intends to be mined Area and date of expiry of lease The mining lease was granted over an extent of Ha. in S.F. No. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, for which M/s. K.S. Granites has a mining lease vide Government Order ((3D)No. 95 Industries (MME-2) Department dated for Twenty years and the lease deed was executed on and expired on Date of expiry of 5 years period for which Mining plan/ Scheme of mining approved on the last occasion The Mining Plan was approved by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Guindy, Chennai vide letter No /MM5/2005 dated The lessee has not submitted the Scheme of mining for the next 7 Months and Three Years, before 120 days the expiry of the previous Scheme of mining time, because of lack of demand, non-availability of labour & financially crisis. The lessee is submitting the First Scheme of Mining now GEOLOGY & RESERVES 3.1.(a) Physiographic: The area is exhibits undulating Hilly topography with well exposures and surface physical weathering. It is slop is either side of the hillock. The R.L. is 915m to 919m. There are few Villages located within the 5km radius of lease area and approximate distance with direction & population are given below. Direction Village Distance Population in Kms North BALAIHAUK 1.0km 800 South KATCHUVADI 1.0km

16 Water table is found at a depth of 50m, in summer and at 40m in rainy season. The area receives rain fall of about 600 to 700 mm/per annum and the rainy period is mainly from Oct Jan during North East monsoon. The summer is hot with maximum temperature up to 43 c. The area experiences moderate climate and cold during rainy seasons. The average rainfall 700 mm per annum. The top soil is to a thickness of about 1.0m and it is fertile. It is a dry land and is found to be unfit even for seasonal cultivation. In some areas agriculture is done with lift irrigation. The main crops are coconut, ground nut, maize, cereals etc., There are no National parks, Historical monuments, place of public interest, place of worship, Wild life Sanctuary etc. Electric power Lines are available for electrification of mines. 3.1(b) GEOLOGY a. Regional Geology: The hard rock terrain of Archean to late proterozoic comprises predominantly Hornblende biotite gneiss, Northeast-Southwest trending and their magmatic derivatives, supracrustal sequences intruded by ultramafic complexes basic dykes, granites. The existing Black granite in a field SF.Nos. 378/5 in Karandapalli Village, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu state is discordant intrusion of Dolerite Dyke with a strike direction of E-W with almost vertical dip. The host rock is Hornblende Biotite gneiss trending NE-SW and dip towards SE. b. Structural settings of Denkanikottai terrain: Top reddish Soil Recent Dolerites Migmatites Migmatitic Precambrain Hornblende biotite gneiss Complex Pyroxene Granulites Dolerites Hornblende biotite gneiss Dharwar Archean Peninsular gneisses Group The investigated area falls on the peninsular gneissic complex and Hornblende biotite gneiss. The peninsular Gneissic Complex - PGC were considered as early intruding into schists and gneisses while all the granulites were consider as later intrusion. The hard rock terrain of Archean to late proterozoic comprises predominantly Hornblende biotite gneiss, Northeast-Southwest trending and their magmatic derivatives, supracrustal sequences intruded by ultramafic complexes basic dykes, granites. 8

17 b) Geology of the Area Black Granite is the commercial name for basic rock, petro logically known as Dolerite. This rock occurs mostly as dykes cutting across the country rocks. The Dolerite consists mostly of feldspar (Plagioclase), ferromagnesian minerals like pyroxene (Diopside Augite) with small quantities of Magnetite and Pyrite. The presence of magnetite mineral imparts steel black color to the rock. The rock exhibits ophitic texture with interlocking arrangement of mineral constituents. The ferromagnesian minerals impart the black colour, Hardness and compactness to the rock. The rock has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5, Specific gravity 2.8 to 3.3, Wear factor-1, Unit weight 3.2. Tonnes/Cu.Mt. The black granite are commercially valued depending upon the physical characters such as color, grain size, texture, presence/absence of deleterious materials like Pyrite, Chlorite and Mica. Strike = Trending East and West Direction Dip = almost vertical dipping 3.2. Details of Exploration already carried out if any: This Black Granite quarry is in operation for more than 6 Years and More than M 3 colour granites blocks of have been removed and exported in raw form as well as in processed form (Tiles) till now. There are few grey granite quarries in operation in the nearby areas. a. Estimation of Reserves: The Geological and Recoverable reserves are estimated by cross sectional method up to a depth of 31 mts, as the Black Granite. Plans and Sections have been drawn with a scale of 1:1000 and 1:500 respectively. b. Geological Reserves: The Geological reserve is estimated as M 3 by area cross sectional method. 9

18 c. Recoverable Reserves: Top Soil: The Thickness of Top Soil noticed in this area is 3.0mts and the total volume of Top Soil will be 2346m 3. respectively, Section The mineable reserves and the recoverable reserves are 43035m 3 and 2152m 3 Bench length in (m) Width in (m) Depth in (m) MINEABLE RESERVES Volume In M3 Mineable Reserves in m3 Black Granite 5% Recovery in m3 Granite Waste 95% in m3 weathered granite in m3 Top Soil in m3 IV XY-A1B1 V VI VII III XY-A2B2 IV V VI VII III IV XY-A3B3 V VI VII I II III XY-A4B4 IV V VI VII TOTAL Category-wise (Proved, Probable and Possible) Reserves Estimated in the earlier mining plan with grades. The geological reserves were calculated and estimated as 17053m 3. The Mineable reserve were calculated as 2152m 3. Actually the Geological and Mineable reserves was calculated by applying recovery percentage of 05% and depth is taken up to only 11.0mts. 10

19 3.4. Depletion of Reserves: The geological reserves from at the time of presentation of Scheme of mining were 17053m 3 and the mineable reserve was 2152m 3. The depletion of reserves during the mining plan period was 1995m 3, the production was achieved, and the production quantity is m 3.i.e. (from to ). For the ensuing mining scheme period, the recovery percentage is calculated as 05% based on the practical experience gained in this quarry. The granite occurring immediately after the top soil and weathered zone was full of cracks and joints. So only the recovery percentage of production was very poor in the first and second year of Mining plan period. After the development activities, it shows less cracks and it might expect good recovery percentage Additional reserves established category wise (with basis and parameters considered). There will be mentioned additional reserves in this period. Please refer Annexure I and Annexure III Category-wise updated reserves with grade (indicate and use grade with analysis) as well as marginal grades based on above. Sl. No. Details Reserve quantity in M 3 1. Geological reserve in the area was calculated during Mining Plan period 2. Mineable reserve in the area was calculated 2152 during the Mining Plan period 3. Depletion of reserve during mining plan period Updated geological reserve is calculated in this scheme period 6. Updated mineable reserve is calculated in this scheme period CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN 4.1. Time frame of completion of mineral exploration program in leasehold areas. Give broad description identifying potential areas to be covered in the given time frame. The mining operation has been started immediately after the execution of Mining lease. The production was achieved 05% of the estimated total mineable reserves in the Scheme of mining period. 11

20 Since the Quarry has been taken to the depth of 11.0m in the all side of Lease boundary. The persistence of block granite is predicted upto 32.0m depth and the configuration of the Black Granite deposit is fairly known. Hence no exploration is proposed Whether ultimate pit limit has been determined and demarcated on surface and geological plans. The ultimate pit limit of the mine has been determined and demarcated in the respective plan i.e., conceptual mining plan (Refer Plate No.VII). ULTIMATE PIT DIMENSIONS (M) ULTIMATE PIT DIMENSION IV XY-A1B1 V VI VII III XY-A2B2 IV V VI VII III IV XY-A3B3 V VI VII I II III XY-A4B4 IV V VI VII Whether the site(s) for disposal of waste rock and unsalable ores has/have been examined for adequacy of land and suitability of long-term use in the event of continuation of mining activity. As the waste generated during the mining practice is only the granite rejects and the non- recoverable/un-sized boulders, nibbles etc, their accommodation in the plain land is easier. The area for disposal of waste rock has been identified in the country rock area on the Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area. There removal of over burden constitutes a top soil and a weathered layer, nibbles of different sizes, angularity etc. The unsold defective blocks are kept within the boundary on the country rock area. The waste dump has been denoted in the plate No: V, VI Whether back filling of pit(s) after recovery of ore / mineral upto technoeconomically feasible depth envisaged. If so, describe the broad features of the proposal. The depth persistence of the deposit may likely to be continued for little downward, it is proposed not to backfill the Quarry pit in this scheme period. Back filling will be proposed in the conceptual stage of mining. 12

21 4.5. Post mining land use envisaged. At the end of mining activities over, the Quarry pit may be utilized as a water reservoir (or) used for agriculture purpose MINING 5.1. Method of Mining Opencast method of semi mechanized mining will be adopted to extract Granite(Black Granite) of required size. Machineries like Tractor mounted compressor attached with Jack hammers is proposed to drilling and blasting. Excavators are proposed for quarrying of Granite and Tippers / Lorries are proposed for the transportation of Granite to the destination Mode of Working : It is a semi mechanized quarrying operation using shot hole drilling with the help of compressor and jack hammers, smooth blasting, block lifting using cranes and waste and are removal using Hydraulic excavator and loaded directly to the tippers and transported to the crushing plants into required size in the crushing plants from 75mm jelly to 10mm chips. Proposed bench height & Width: Bench height = 5mts. Bench width = 5mts. 5.3 a. Mining: Drilling of shot holes will be carried out using compressor and jack hammer. Depth of holes shall be 1 to 2m bench height and spacing shall be 0.75m and burden shall be 0.60m from the preface. Details of drilling equipments are given below. Type Nos Dia of hole Size / Capacity Make Motive H.P. power Jack mm Hand held Atlas copco Diesel 60 Hammmer 2Nos b. Loading: Loading of waste and Granite shall be carried out by Excavator into 10 tonne capacity tippers from the working place periodically. Details of loading equipment are given as under. Type Nos Bucket Capacity Make Motive power H.P. (MT) Hydraulic excavator M 3 L&T or Ex200 Diesel

22 C.Transportation: Tipper of 10 tonnes capacity shall do transport of raw materials and waste. Type Nos Size / Capacity Make Motive power H.P. Tipper 3 10 M.T Ashok Leyland Diesel 110 d. Disposal of Overburden: The topsoil in Quarry Lease Area is about 2346m 3. Topsoil formation will be removed and directly loaded in to dippers for the filling and leveling of low lying areas, this will be done only after obtaining permission and paying necessary seignior age fees to the Government. And Party used for Plantation Purposes. The wastes are generated during the mining period is 40886m 3 shall be proposed to Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area Year wise development for the ensuing Two-years periods. The year-wise development for the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years periods is shown in the plates with cross sections. In view of the development, the pits would have been widened and deepened by extending on Existing Pit from All Direction. Top Soil/ Overburden production details follows: The Thickness of Top Soil noticed in this area is 3.0mts and the total volume of Top Soil will be 2346m 3. 14

23 YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION SECTIONS Section upto 7 Months to to to Benc h lengt h in (m) Widt h in (m) Dept h in (m) Volum e In M3 Total Reserve s in m3 Black Granite 5% Recover y in m3 Granite Waste 95% in m3 weather ed granite in m3 IV V VI VII III IV V VI VII III IV V VI VII I II III IV V VI VII TOTAL Top Soil in m3 year. The average proposed rate of production of Black Granite is about 538m Year-wise production for the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years Period Sl. Year Total Percentage Production Mineral No Excavation of ROM (in cum) of recovery for Granite ROM (in cum) per rejects (in cum) upto % Months to % to % to % TOTAL

24 5.6. Year-wise Development for the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years Period Year Top Soil Weathered Granite Mineral rejects (in cum) Total Waste (in cum) upto 7 Months to to to TOTAL The recovery percentage for the ensuing mining scheme period has been calculated based on the practical experience gained during the mining operation. The wastes/ rejected materials are generated during this period is also proposed to Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area. Years : The temporary dumping details is furnished below for the next 7 Months and Three Top Soil Weathered Granite Mineral reject Length (m) Width (m) Height (m) Volume(cum) QUARRY DRAINAGE: a. Depth of Water table: The ground water table is reported as 50m below ground level in nearby wells of this area. Now, the present quarry shall be proposed above the water table and hence, quarrying may not affect the ground water. b. Arrangement and Places where the Quarry water is finally proposed to be discharged: The ground water may not rise immediately in this type of mining. However, the rain water percolation and collection of water from the seepage shall be less than 300 lpm and it shall be pumped about periodically by a stand by diesel powered Centrifugal pump motivated with 7.5 H.P. Motor. The quality of water is potable and it is not contaminated with any hazardous things. 16

25 6.0. HANDLING OF WASTE / SUB-GRADE MATERIAL As the waste generated during the mining practice is only the granite rejects and the non- recoverable/un-sized boulders, nibbles etc, their accommodation in the plain land is easier. The area for disposal of waste rock has been identified in the country rock area on the Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area. There removal of over burden constitutes a top soil and a weathered layer, nibbles of different sizes, angularity etc. The unsold defective blocks are kept within the boundary on the country rock area. The waste dump has been denoted in the plate No: V, VI Rate of yearly generation of wastes and proposals for disposal of waste for Next 7 Months and Three Years. (Indicate sequence of dumping with necessary plans and sections). The Quarry waste encountered was Overburden and mineral rejects are proposed to Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area. The yearly rate of generation of waste as proposed during the mining scheme period as follows: Year Top Soil Weathered Granite Mineral rejects (in cum) Total Waste (in cum) upto 7 Months to to to TOTAL The above-mentioned proposed mineral rejects are proposed to Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area Build up of dumps from year to year to be shown in yearly plans and sections with description of the method & manner of disposal of waste rock, designed capacity & height of individual dumps and precautions envisaged for confinement of the dumps together with design details of the protective works. As the waste generated during the mining practice is only the granite rejects and the non- recoverable/un-sized boulders, nibbles etc, their accommodation in the plain land is easier. 17

26 The area for disposal of waste rock has been identified in the country rock area on the Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area. There removal of over burden constitutes small amount of soil and thin weathered layer. The unsold defective blocks are kept within the boundary on the country rock area. The waste dump has been denoted in the plate No: V, VI. The fine waste could be arranged that they be in confinement to the core portion whereas the boulders on periphery portion. The dumps will be maintained not exceeding 5m heights Rate of yearly generation of sub-grade mineral with reference to threshold values and proposals for stacking for next 7 Months and Three Years, (submit necessary plans / sections). (In case variations from the recommended threshold values of IBM, please give adequate justification and reasons). There is no recovery of sub-grade mineral. Though the Black Granite body exhibits a medium to wide range of differentiation in the color and texture, sub-gradation is not been done. However such materials, which were inspected and unapproved are stacked separately for future sale. Gradation into different quality is not necessary in this deposit due to the uniformity in the sense of rock type within the deposit Quantity and grade of sub-grade material available at the mine as on date duly supported by plans & sections and descriptive statement inclusive of the precautions adopted for storage. Not applicable. 7.0 USES OF MINERALS 7.1. Products and Application areas of Granites : Broadly there are six categories of granite products rough blocks, slabs, panels, tiles, monuments and others. Granites are most adoptable as interior veneers in sky scrapers. In architecture, granites are mostly used for artistic veneers as they enrich other aspects of buildings. Slabs, Panels, Tiles and Monuments: Granite in the form of slabs of various sizes is mainly used in building monumental institutions, commercial and residential buildings. Slabs : A semi finished block of rectangular size with one side polished and the other outside sawn and thickness in the range of 20mm upto 20 cm. are used for interior wall panels in the building. 18

27 Panels: Panels are used for covering the interior surface of the buildings, as tabletops and as interior wall paneling. Size of panel range from 50 cms x 100 cms upto 100 cms x 100 cms and thickness correspondingly varying from 20mm to 50mm. Tiles: Granite tiles are used as flooring material and also for wall cladding most preferred size is 30 x 30 sq. cms with 10mm thickness though sizes vary within the range 15 x 10 sq.cms and 60 x 60 sq. cms. Tolerance requirement in the international market on thickness is generally 0.1 cm to 0.2 cm. Monuments: Indian black granite is being exported in finished / semi-finished form for making monuments and tomb-stones for graveyards. Granite with good polish are mostly selected for making memorials ranging from simple markers and head stones to elaborate monuments and mausoleums. Some export of red granite monuments have also begun recently. Other Uses: In India granite is used as kitchen platform, kitchen sink, nameplates, foundation / inaugural stones etc., Granites ashtrays; flower vases and other art pieces which have both domestic and export markets. Other uses for dressed or cuter shaped forms of different sizes are as flagging stones in the form of flat slabs or rectangular or irregular shapes over steps, walk ways, parks and terraces, parking streets and highways or other traffic areas with rectangular blocks. Less known is the fact, that granites find important applications in the engineering fields as they possess high stability, non-denting and wear resistance qualities. These engineering grade granites are used in the construction of bridges, piers, sea and river walls, dams and related structures, bridges, super structures, grade separations and retaining walls. Granites are often used for the manufacture of inspection equipment, like surface plates, parallels, cubes, squares, straight edges, measuring prisms, guide ways of precision instruments and other metrological aids such as in weight measurements Changes proposed in the use of mineral, if any, with reasons No change is proposed in the use of minerals as the mineral is being sold out in raw form as per the buyer s requirement. 19

28 7.3. Changes in the specification, if any, imposed by the user industries and / or specifications required in the case of new user industries, if any, to be given. As mentioned above there is no specification imposed by the user industries. Because the buyers prefer the bigger size blocks called as Gang saw Efforts made for utilization of the sub-grade mineral including fines. As such there is no sub-grade mineral, there is no separate stacking of such wastes MINERAL BENEFICIATION 8.1. Results of any beneficiation investigations conducted and changes made in existing mineral beneficiation plant and tailing disposals, if any, with benefits expected (necessary) flow sheet and tailing dam designs etc. to be submitted as applicable). Not Applicable Beneficiation test done, if any, on sub-grade mineral including fines and proposals for installation of new or additional beneficiation facility, if any (furnish process details in brief along with expected tailings loss). The production of granite dimensional stones involving splitting of rock mass of considerable volume from the parent sheet rock carefully avoiding any kind of damage in the form of cracks, followed by Secondary Splitting into required size involves long hole drilling upto the bottom of the separated block and mild blasting along the required plans. The blocks splitter as above are toppled and removed from the pit, removing the defective portions and dressing into the dimensional blocks are done manually using feather and wedges and chiseling respectively the laborers who are skilled in this work, which is constantly supervised by experienced mining geologists. Nowadays modern techniques of wire- saw machines have been deployed for liberation of the rock from the parental rock, sometimes to the required sizes also EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL & WELFARE MEASURES: 9.1. Employment Potential (Management & Supervisory personal): 1. As per Mines safety under the provisions of MMR, 1961 under the Mines Act, 1952, whenever the workers are employed more than 10, it is preferred to have a qualified Mining Mate to keep all the production workers directly under his control and supervision. 2. The following man power is proposed for quarrying Granite during the 7 Months and Three Years period to achieve the proposed production and to comply the provisions of the Government norms. 20

29 1. Skilled Operator 2 No. Mechanic 1 No. Blaster/Mat 1 No. 2. Semi skilled Driver 2 Nos 3. Unskilled Musdoor / Labours 5 Nos Cleaners 3Nos Office Boy 1No 4. Management & Supervisory staff 3No. Total = 18Nos 9.2. Welfare Measures: Drinking Water: Drinking water at the rate of 2Ltrs per person shall be provided as per the Mines Rules, It is proposed to make a borehole for providing uninterrupted supply of drinking water and other utilities. Sanitary facilities: Semi permanent latrines & urinals shall be maintained at convenient places for use of labours as per the provisions of Rule (33) of the Mines Rules, 1960 separately for males and females. Washing facilities shall also be arranged as per rule (36) of the Mines Rules, First Aid Facility: Being a small Quarry First Aid station as per provisions under Rule (44) of the Mines Rules 1960 will be provided with facilities as per the third schedule as prescribed. Qualified First Aid personnel should be appointed or nominated to attend emergency first aid treatment. Labour Health: As per Mines Rule, Periodic medical examination has to be arranged for occupational health once in a year in addition to attending medical treatment of occupational injuries under the Rule 45 (A), MR, Precautionary safety measures to the Laborers: Safety provisions like helmet, goggles, safety shoes, Dust mask, Ear muffs etc have to be provided as per the circulars and amendments made for Mine labours under the guidance of DGMS being a mechanized operation. Necessary training will be conducted once in a year to all the employees with the help of qualified and experienced officers to train about the safe and system at quarrying operation. GRANITE CUTTING AND POLISHING : The Lessee does not have the facilities to cut and polish the rough blocks of granite. He propose to export the rough blocks directly to the potential buyers of the Domestic and World Market. 21

30 9.3. Environment Base line information: Attach a note on the status of baseline Information with regard to the following : Existing land use pattern: The area is exhibits undulating Hilly topography with well exposures and surface physical weathering. It is slop is either side of the hillock. The R.L. is 100m to 102m. Sl. No. Description Present Area (Hect) Area in use during the quarrying period (Hect) 01. Mining (Quarry) Mineral Reject dump Nil Office-Infrastructure Nil Mine Roads Area under Plantation Nil Unutilized Area TOTAL Water Regime The water table is less than 50m during summer and 40m during rainy seasons. The average rainfall is around 700 mm. There is no lake, reservoir or river near the area. Villagers use open well water for drinking and other domestic purposes for ages without any adverse health effects. However drinking water will be supplied from the public water supply system from nearby hamlets. There is no wild life or bird sanctuary or reserve or any protected or social forests close to the area. Air-Quality: There will be generation of only dust during drilling and blasting. No heavy earth moving machinery is conducted. Since this is an open area, the impact on air quality will be to the minimum. The air is fresh and unpolluted. Even when the quarry is in operation, because of its small size, the air will not get polluted. The Quarry roads will be sprinkled with water before starting the transportation of mineral and wastes to minimize air pollution. Noise Level: Drilling, Blasting, loading, hauling and lifting equipment etc., are bound to produce certain level of noise which will be bring down to acceptable norms. Flora and Fauna Since the sub-seed area is a stony waste, it does not contain much vegetation and villages. There is no report of existence of wild animals in this region. 22

31 Climate Conditions Generally sub tropical climatic condition prevails throughout the year and this District receives rain both in South west and North east monsoon. The average rainfall is about 600mm to 700mm and the temperature ranges from 30 0 C during winter and to a maximum of 43 0 C during the summer. Human Settlement The hamlets near the area are: Direction Village Distance Population in Kms North BALAIHAUK 1.0km 800 South KATCHUVADI 1.0km 1000 Public building, Places of worship and Monuments There is no public building, places of worship or archaeological or national monuments near the area. The area does not fall under Hill Taluk as notified by Hill Area Conservation Authority. There is no wild life or bird sanctuary or no reserve or any protected social forest closer to the area. 23

32 10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Salient Items to be Proposals as covered under. Col. performance 2,3, & 4 are as approved Mining hereunder. Plan (1) (2) Top Soil storage preservation and utilization Land Reclamation Waste Management afforestation programme with precautions for survival and protection of plantation Quality of Quarry water and any interference with surface water spruces Dump Fly rock fragments and precautions The recovered top interstitial soil from the Quarry will be used for planting trees and growing vegetation Proposed not to backfill the Quarry-pit, Proposed to stack the waste in the inner boundary of the leasehold area and may be used to grow plants. Proposed to cover an area of 2800 sq.m for afforestation program every year by planting 10 plants performance year with expected survival rate of 80% precautions are to be made to protect the plants by fencing structures. The proposal for the confinement of waste dump so arranged prevented the Interference of surface water sources and thus the quality of Quarry water is good. Proposed to follow up muffle blasting so as to prevent fly rock fragments. Position at the end of 7 Months and Three Years of Mining Plan Period (3) As proposed in the mining plan, the top soil stored in the inner boundary of the lease area for plantation purpose. The Quarry-pit is under as its condition as already proposed in mining plan period The waste has been dumped in the North, West and Eastern Side of the 7.5m Boundary barrier of the lease area. 40 Neem trees per year has been planted in every year with precautions as already proposed in the mining plan period Followed the procedure as proposed in the mining plan Followed the muffle blasting procedure and thus prevented the fly rock fragments. Proposals for the next 7 Months and Three Years plan period. (4) In the ensuing period also, the top soil will be stored for plantation purpose and thus the afforestation scheme complied with. The Quarry-pit will be utilized as a water reservoir (or) may be used for Pisciculture purpose. In the next 7 Months and Three Years period, the waste can be proposed to Backfilling to the Middle Side of the lease area and utilized for afforestation programme. In the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years, 40 Neem trees per year is proposed to plant for complying with afforestation program. Proposed the same procedure to be followed in the ensuing 7 Months and Three Years period. In the ensuing mining period, the same safety precautions will be followed. 24

33 11.0. ANY OTHER INFORMATION: Granite deposit forms valuable national resources because of its beauty and its ability to take polishing has attracted the consumers in the buildings has attracted the consumers in the building construction and interior decoration industries. The Scheme of Mining plan proposed has fully covered the aspects of Granite conservation with a plan to extend the proposed working of the Quarry to the maximum possible depth of the deposit. To avoid wastage, the deposit has to be carefully and economically mined. Work persons have to be educated about the value of mineral. The Lessee endeavor every attempt to win mineral economically without wastage and to improve the environment and ecology. 25

34 M/S. K.S. GRANITES, SALEM GEOLOGICAL RESERVE (Please Refer Plate No.IV & IV-A) ANNEXURE-I. Total Geological (Insitu Reserve) : 3,41,056 Cum

35 YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION SCHEDULE M/S. K.S. GRANITES SALEM (Please Refer Plate No.V & V-A) YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION SECTIONS ANNEXURE-II. Section upto 7 Months Bench length in (m) Width in (m) Depth in (m) Volume In M3 Total Reserves in m3 Black Granite 5% Recovery in m3 Granite Waste 95% in m3 IV V VI VII weathered granite in m3 Top Soil in m3 III IV to V VI VII III IV to V VI VII I II III to IV V VI VII TOTAL Over burden : 2,346 Cum Total Reserve : 43,035 Cum Weathered Granite : 4,216 Cum Recoverable Reserve : 2,152 Cum Mineral Reject : 40,883 Cum Ore : Waste ratio : 1:22.04 Total waste : 47,445 Cum

36 M/S. K.S. GRANITES, SALEM Section Bench length in (m) Width in (m) Depth in (m) MINEABLE RESERVE (Please Refer Plate No.VII & VII-A) MINEABLE RESERVES Volume In M3 Mineable Reserves in m3 Black Granite 5% Recovery in m3 ANNEXURE-III. Granite Waste 95% in m3 weathered granite in m3 Top Soil in m3 IV XY-A1B1 V VI VII III XY-A2B2 IV V VI VII III IV XY-A3B3 V VI VII I II III XY-A4B4 IV V VI VII TOTAL Over burden : 2,346 Cum Mineable Reserve : 43,035 Cum Weathered Granite : 4, 216 Cum Recoverable Reserve : 2,152 Cum Mineral Reject : 40,883 Cum Ore : Waste ratio : 1:22.04 Total waste : 47,445 Cum

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