MINING PLAN FOR QUARTZ & FELDSPAR

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1 MINING PLAN FOR QUARTZ & FELDSPAR Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 1

2 INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN (Under Amended Rule 7 A (1) of APMMC Rules, 1966 & Rule 7 A (3) of APMMC Rules, 1966) (FOR THE FIRST FIVE YEARS PLAN PERIOD) (OTHER THAN FULLY MECHANISED OPENCAST A CATEGORY) Over an extent of Hectares in Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 of Lakshmipuram (V), Tiruvuru (M), Krishna District Andhra Pradesh State APPLICANT M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan Door No Kanuru Road Kamayyathopu Centre Vijayawada 7 Krishna District By P.V. SATYANARAYANA Consultant Geologist & RQP INTRODUCTION M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD, C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, of Vijayawada, filed an application for grant of quarry lease for Quartz & Feldspar Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 2

3 over an extent of Hectares in Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 of Lakshmipuram Village, Tiruvuru Mandal, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh State. The Asst. Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada, submitted proposals for grant of quarry lease for Quartz & Feldspar over an extent of Hectares in Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 of Lakshmipuram Village, Tiruvuru Mandal, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh State, in favour of M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD, C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, for a period of (30) years. After careful examination of the proposals of the Assistant Director of Mines and Geology, Vijayawada, it is decided in principle to grant the quarry lease for Quartz & Feldspar over an extent of Hectares in Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 of Lakshmipuram Village, Tiruvuru Mandal, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh State, in favour of M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD, C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, for a period of (30) years subject to submission of Approved Mining Plan, with a condition that the Approved Mining Plan shall reflect the restrictions to be adopted by the applicant while conducting quarry operations due to existence of any structures, railway line, roads, water bodies such as river etc., and the stipulated distances as per the various regulations prescribed under Mines and Metalliferrous Regulations 1961 alongwith Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 3

4 consent for Establishment from A. P. Pollution Control Board & Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests as per Environment Impact Assessment Notification through S.O. 1533, dated to consider grant of quarry lease for Quartz & Feldspar and vide Department of Mines & Geology, Ibrahimpatnam, Notice No / R2-3 / 2017 dated (Annexure I). M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD, C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, of Vijayawada, approached P.V. SATYANARAYANA, Consultant Geologist and RQP (RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / 2017) for preparation of Mining Plan in the above mentioned area. Accordingly this Mining Plan is prepared as per guidelines issued in Form-T in G.O.Ms.No.56, Industries & Commerce (M.II) Department., dated under Amended Rule 7 A (1) of APMMC Rules, 1966 and Progressive Mine Closure Plan under Rule 7 A (3) of APMMC Rules, 1966 for the first five years period and submitted to the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kakinada, for scrutiny. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 4

5 I GENERAL M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, 1. Name and Address of the applicant Door No. 7-17, Kanuru Road, Kamayyathopu Centre, Vijayawada 7, Krishna District. 2. Status of the applicant Private Firm 3. Mineral (s) which are included in the Letter of Intent Quartz & Feldspar 4. Name and Details of person employed for preparing Mining Plan P.V. SATYANARAYANA Lattice It, Aarya Castle, Door No: 8-5 / 2, Cherukuri Krishna Rao Gari Street, Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 5

6 Sarakottu Center, Gollapudi, Vijayawada Ph No RQP Registration No. & Validity RQP/ DMG / AP / 34 / 2017 (Valid Upto 25 th March 2027) II. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY 1. Applied Area / Lease Details Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 Village Mandal District State Extent Ownership of Occupancy Lakshmipuram Tiruvuru Krishna Andhra Pradesh Hectares Govt. Land Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 6

7 The quarry lease applied area falls in the Survey of India, Toposheet No. 65 C / 12 (Scale 1 : 50,000) and is bounded B.P No LATITUDE LONGITUDE A 17 5'4.39"N 80 39'10.04"E B 17 5'3.35"N 80 39'11.70"E C 17 5'3.27"N 80 39'11.83"E D 17 5'1.83"N 80 39'11.56"E Geo Co-ordinates E 17 5'1.22"N 80 39'11.80"E F 17 5'3.09"N 80 39'12.15"E G 17 5'2.65"N 80 39'12.98"E H 17 5'2.44"N 80 39'13.72"E I 17 5'0.72"N 80 39'13.68"E J 17 4'59.81"N 80 39'12.66"E K 17 5'0.43"N 80 39'9.96"E L 17 5'1.12"N 80 39'7.74"E M 17 5'3.11"N 80 39'9.16"E Total Extent Accessibility The quarry lease applied area is located at the distance of 3.25 Km due NE of Lakshmipuram Village. The Mandal Head Quarters Tiruvuru is located at the distance of 5.00 Km due SE of the quarry lease applied area. The quarry lease applied area can be approached from Tiruvuru Putrela road. The location of the area is indicated in Key - Cum - Location Map (Plate - I). 2. Attach a general location map showing area and access routes The location of the area is indicated in Key - Cum - Location Map (Plate - I). 3. Period of quarry lease required = 20 years. 4. Infrastructure and Communication Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 7

8 Availability of Water Availability of Electricity Communication Network The ground water is available 20 M BGL. The agricultural fields in the surrounds of the quarry lease applied area are irrigated by ground water. Electricity is available in all the villages and in the nearby agricultural lands for borewells. Tele Communications facility is available at the Lakshmipuram village. Road Network State Transport Bus Services ply from Tiruvuru frequently; Private Transport is also available on this road network. Nearest Rail Head Vijayawada Railway Station is 73 Km (via. NH - 30) from the Site Port Facility Machilipatnam Port is about 125 Km (via. Gudivada road) from the Site. School Primary School Education is available at Lakshmipuram village. Higher Education are available at Jaggaiahpeta & Vijayawada Towns. Medical Facility Registered Medical Practioner is available at Lakshmipuram village. Jaggaiahpeta & Vijayawada Towns are well placed for Doctors, Nursing Homes & Hospitals. BOUNDARIES North Agricultural Lands South Agricultural Lands East Agricultural Lands West Agricultural Lands PART A 1. GENERAL DETAILS OF THE APPLIED AREA / QUARRY LEASE Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 8

9 The quarry lease applied area is situated on the mound. 1. Topography The lowest contour is 99 M and highest contour is 100 M in topo plan (Plate III). Edulla Vagu is passing at the distance of 2.25 Km due South. The quarry lease applied area is surrounded by numerous water bodies. 2. Drainage Sub-Dendritic Pattern in SW NE direction 3. Vegetation Sparse with thorny bushes in the quarry leased applied area, areas around the quarry leased applied area are cultivation lands 4. Climate The area experience semi arid climatic condition. The area experience 800 mm average annual rainfall during August - November months. The day temperature varies 28 o c in winter and about 50 o c in summer season. The general wind direction is SW to NE & SE- NW. 5. Rainfall The average annual rainfall of the area is 1,000 mm 6. Soil Type Red lateritic soils 7. Land Use Pattern The quarry lease applied area is part of undulating terrain area with moderate to steeply sloping. The land is barren with bounders and rocky exposures and not fit for cultivation Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 9

10 2. GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION a) Brief description of Regional Geology with reference to location of lease / applied area Regional Geology The district constitutes a part of the Indian Peninsular Shield. The district formed by Archeans include Khondalite suite of rocks Charnockites, Schists, Granites and Anthrosites. The major rocks of this group have a regional strike and foliation in the ENE WSW direction with steep dips towards SSE. The geological succession of the district is given below. Geological Age Sub Recent to Recent Mio Pliocene Formation River Gravel, Alluvium Kankar and Soil Rajahmundry Sandstones Unconformity Eocene Deccan Traps Unconformity Lower Jurassic Upper Gondwana Super Group Gollapalle Sandstones Upper Permian Lower Gondwana Super Group Chintalapudi Sandstone Unconformity Late Proterozoic Palnad Group Narji Limestone,Shales & Banaganapalli Quartzite Unconformity Middle Proterozoic Cuddapah Super Group Nallamalai Formation Cumbum Shales & Quartzites Unconformity Archean Quarzt Veins & Dolerites, Khondalites, Granites, Aplites, Pegmatites, Peninsular Gneiss, Charnokites & Dharwars b) Detailed description of geology of lease area The subject area falls on the northern part of the district consisting of Dharwars which belong to the Archean age. The two distinct units consist the subject area. These two Litho units are (1) Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 10

11 Quartz Vein with Feldspar as Hangwall and (2) Muscovite Schists. The subject area is covered by the soil and Feldspar in the lower altitudes i.e on either side of the Quartz body. But the Quartz body has exposed as two veins in the center and north eastern part of the area. The Quartz veins are seen in the excavated pits. The Quartz is massive, Fine grained and Glassy in nature. It is colourless to translucent. T Quartz vein has a NW-SE strike and the dip is about 40 0 SW. Feldspar occurs as a hangwall over the two exposed Quartz Bodies. c) Details of Quarry Lease holder M/s BALAJI ACQUA & AGRO PRODUCTS PVT. LTD C & MD. Sri Gadde Rama Mohan, Door No. 7-17, Kanuru Road, Kamayyathopu Centre, Vijayawada 7, Krishna District. d) Details of Prospecting / Mining Carried Out 1 old pit is existing in the quarry lease applied area. Pit No. Grids Area (M 2 ) Average Depth (M) 1 N & E e) Surface Geological Plan area on 1 : 1,000 Or 1 : 2,000 Scale Topographical Survey The baseline is considered from the GPS reading in co-relation with Toposheet contours, the levels were taken using total station of LEICA with 5 Cm accuracy covering the total area. The BM is taken on Boundary Pillar C at East near the Boundary Pillar No. I of the quarry lease applied area with its value of M (Plate III). The geo co-ordinates were fixed using the 12 channel handheld GPS, GARMIN make with Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 11

12 MAP DATUM : WGS 84 Position Format hddd mm ss.s Map Datum WGS 84 Units North Reference Variance Angle Metric Magnetic 001 o W Degrees The features captured are drafted to prepare the Surface Geological Plan on 1 : 1,000 Or 1 : 2,000 Scale f) Surface Cum Geological Plan prepared on a scale 1 : 2,000 The geological features captured are drafted to prepare the Surface Geological Plan on 1 : 1,000 Or 1 : 2,000 Scale (Plate III) g) Geological Sections on natural scale at suitable interval across the lease area or applied area Geological traverses in the mine and existing mining pits in the vicinity facilitated to access the shape and size of the deposit in the area. It is a part of mound deposit rising 1 M above ground level within the quarry leased applied area (The lowest contour is 99 M and highest contour is 100 M). Method of Estimation of Reserves The exposed reef with Quartz and Feldspar outcrops indicating fairly continuous deposition of the pegmatite body with quartz as major component compare to feldspar. The volume of the deposit is computed by Cross Sectional Area method by multiplying the Sectional Influence The deposit is found to be irregular in shape. Hence cross sectional method adopted for Estimation of Geological Reserves. 3 Sections A-A1 to C-C1 were drawn at equal distance perpendicular to the strike direction of the formation to estimate the reserves (Plate III). The cross sections were drawn perpendicular to the strike direction, the cross sectional area of the individual sections are calculated to arrive at sectional area, the area thus arrived is multiplied by the sectional influence of 40 M (average) to arrive the volume of deposit. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 12

13 Since the Quartz and Feldspar are exposed to the nature are exhibiting minor contamination of Fe (Iron). Hence, the recovery percentage for Quartz is considered at the rate of 60% and Feldspar at 30%. Financial Analysis The major components required to project the financial status of a project are: Cost of the project Means of financing Cost of production Tax burden and flows Profitability COST OF THE PROJECT The cost of the project consists of the following major components: Land and site development Buildings and civil works Machinery Processing charges and Consultancy charges for preparation of mining plan, Environment monitoring for generation of baseline data, REIA report, Public consultation, Pollution control board clearance etc. Provision for contingencies Margin money for working capital S.No Component of project cost Status Total cost in Rs. 01 Land and site development Working Pits 1,30,000/- 02 Buildings and civil works(site services) 65 Sq.m 1,00,000/- 03 Machinery Hired Machinery 3,00,000/- 04 Processing and Consultancy charges 1,00,000/- 05 Provision for contingencies 1,00,000/- 06 Working capital 4,50,000/- Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 13

14 07 Financial assurance and purchase of NSS bonds Furnished -- Total cost of project 11,80,000/- The estimated total cost of the project is Rupees nineteen lakhs. The land is a private land. There are two working pits in the area which are being worked. In total an amount of Rs. Twenty lakhs shall be incurred for execution of mining lease. COST OF PRODUCTION The proposed production of mineral is 12,000 tonnes per annum and the proposed ROM to be excavated is 14,000 tonnes per annum. The cost of production include the following components: Excavation cost o Drilling cost o Blasting cost o Loading and transportation Utilities cost o Cost of Power, Water and fuel Overhead cost o Administrative expenses o Repairs and maintenance o Taxes & Royalties of minerals o Miscellaneous expenses Cost of EMP implementation EXCAVATION COST Drilling cost: The annual production of the mineral is 12,000 tonnes per annum. The total ROM excavated shall be 14,000 tonnes per annum. The spacing and burden of a drill block shall be 2m x 2m with a depth of 1.6m. The volume of rock broken per drill hole The quantity of rock broken per hole in tonnes, 6.4 Cu.m 16 tonnes / drill hole considering a specific gravity of 2.5 (Approx as it is ROM including waste) Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 14

15 Total drilling required for ROM of tonnes shall be 880 drill holes The total cost of one drill hole in this area is Rs. 40/- per drill hole Total cost of drilling Rs.35,200/- Blasting cost: The average powder factor in this area is 4 tonnes per kilogram of explosive of medium strength. The total explosive required for an ROM of tonnes 3500 Kg Total cost of explosives including accessories Rs.3,50,000/- (Delays, Detonators, Safety fuse etc) Loading & Transportation Cost: A hired excavator can excavate and load 50 tons per hour as the excavation involves digging and selective mining. The excavation and transportation per hour shall cost Rs. 2200/-. The transportation and excavation cost of tons ROM amounts to 6,16,000/-. Hence, the total excavation costs amounts to Rs. 10,01,200/- UTILIITES COST The project requires power only to operate the water pumps and for general lighting purpose. The average power bill is Rs.40,000/- per month Total utilities cost per annum shall be Rs.4,80,000/- OVERHEADS COST Administrative costs: The administrative expenses include salaries of statutory employees, Postal and telephone expenses, Stationary etc. The salaries of the employees per annum shall be as follows: Mines Manager II class Rs.4,20,000/- Mine mate & Blaster Rs. 1,50,000/- Supervisors 10,000/- per month Rs. 1,20,000/- Watch & Ward 4000/- per month Rs. 96,000/- The total salaries per annum amount to Rs.7,88,000/- say 8,00,000/-. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 15

16 The office expenses including Postal and telephone expenses and Rs.5000/- per month shall be Rs.60,000/- per annum The total administrative expenses shall be Rs. 8,60,000/- Taxes and Royalties to be paid the government are Rs.102/- per ton. Taxes and Royalties for 12,000 tonnes is Rs. 12,24,000/- Hence total overhead cost shall be Rs. 20,84,000/-. Cost of EMP implementation/ Year S. No. Activity Amount proposed to be spent Rs in Lakhs 1 Retention/toe walls Plantation on Buffer zone & in the un-used areas Occupational health protective first-aid and other medical aids Environmental pollution monitoring Socio-economioc welfare measures in near by villages Miscellaneous expenses for consultants celebration of safety and environment week etc., 0.3 Total 4.00 Total excavation costs per annum shall be Rs. 10,01,200/- Total utilities cost per annum shall be Rs. 4,80,000/- Hence total overhead cost shall be Rs. 20,84,000/- Cost of EMP implementation/ Year Rs. 4,00,000/- The total production cost shall be Rs.39,65,200/- Production cost including Miscellaneous Expenses Rs. 44,00,000/- Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 16

17 SALE PROCEEDS The mine shall generate 6000 tons of Quartz and 6000 tons of feldspar per annum The average sale proceeds of Rs750/- per ton Rs.45,00,000/- The average sale proceeds of Rs350/- per ton Rs.21,00,000/- ESTIMATES OF WORKING RESULTS S.No. Component Cost in Rs. 1. Cost of production 44,00, Expected Sale proceeds 66,00, Gross profit before interest 22,00, Interest on per annum 2,40, Operating profit 19,60, Provision for taxation@30% 5,88, of tax 17, Net Profit after Tax 13,54,540 The recovery percentage of the minerals increases with depth. The project hence is economically viable with good returns without much gestation period. The depth considered for estimation of Proved reserves is 10m, i.e from the surface of the existing pit. h) Broadly indicate the future program of exploration with due justification taking into consideration the future tentative excavation programme planned in first five years Year No. of Boreholes (Core / RC / DTH) Grid Interval Total meterage No. of Pits, Dimensions and Volume No. of Trenches, Dimensions and Volume Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 17

18 1 st N.A - - N.A N.A 2 nd N.A - - N.A N.A 3 rd N.A - - N.A N.A 4 th N.A - - N.A N.A 5 th N.A - - N.A N.A i) Type of exploration used to confirm the deposit: Exposed pit is in the orientaion of NE & SW direction is clearly visible & So the trend of the deposit is in same direction,so we estimated the reserves with the data available at the site. j) Reserves and Resources as per UNFC. Detailed calculation of reserves shall be stated The reserves are estimated by multiplying the cross sectional area with the influence distance of section, tonnage factor (T.F) and recovery factor (R.F). The tonnage factor of Quartz is considered as 2.7 and Feldspar is considered as 2.6. The intercalated waste from the joints in Quartz, which are rejects 15% of the ROM, recovery factor saleable ore is taken as 85%. The tonnage tonnage factor of Quartz is considered as 2.7 and Feldspar is considered as 2.6 and recovery factor saleable ore is taken as 85%. The reserves upto 15 M below the surface are considered under Proved Category of Reserves (Upto RL 70 M) (Plate III). Hence, only G1 (Proved) scale category as (111) code is calculated. No resources are considered under G2 & G3 (Probable & Possible) scale of exploration. Applicant didn't produce any chemical analysis certificate from the laboratory, Hence to RUTLYES ELEMENTSOF MINEROLOGY the specific gravity is mentioned as : according SPEECIFIC GRAVITY OF QUARTZ = 2.7 SPEECIFIC GRAVITY OF FELDSPAR = 2.6 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 18

19 a) TOTAL GEOLOGICAL RESERVES (QUARTZ & FELDSPAR) Sections Category & Sectional Area Sectional Influence Volume 55% 30% TONNES 15% Quartz * 2.7 Feldspar *2.6 UNFC Code (M 2 ) (M) (M 3 ) (MT) (MT) A A1 Nil B B1 Proved , ,130 10, (111) 5, , C C , , , , , TOTAL 96, , , , , B B1 Possible (121) , ,616 6,336 3, ,473.6 C C , ,018 9,828 4, ,552.8 TOTAL 53, ,634 16,164 8, , Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 19

20 SUB TOTAL 1,50, , , , ,17, b) RESERVES IN UNFC CODE S.No. Category of Reserves UNFC Code Quartz Reserves in Million Tons Feldspar Reserves in Million Tons Proved Probable Possible 333 Nil Nil TOTAL c) RESERVES BLOCKED UNDER 7.5 M BUFFER ZONE Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 20

21 Sections Category & Sectional Area Sectional Influence Volume 55% 30% TONNES 15% Quartz * 2.7 Feldspar *2.6 UNFC Code (M 2 ) (M) (M 3 ) (MT) (MT) A A1 Nil B B1 Proved (111) C C TOTAL B B C C1 Possible (121) TOTAL SUB TOTAL Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 21

22 d) RESERVES BLOCKED UNDER SAFETY SLOPES Sections Category & Sectional Area Sectional Influence Volume 55% 30% TONNES 15% Quartz * 2.7 Feldspar *2.6 UNFC Code (M 2 ) (M) (M 3 ) (MT) (MT) A A1 Nil B B1 Proved (111) C C TOTAL B B C C1 Possible (121) TOTAL SUB TOTAL Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 22

23 TOTAL MINEABLE RESERVES RESERVES AVAILABLE FOR MINING A. Total Geological Reserves 3,40, MT B. Reserves Blocked under 7.5 M Buffer Zone 54, MT C. Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes MT D. Total Reserves Blocked (B + C) 1,28, MT E Reserves available for Quarrying (A (B + C)) 2,11, % Recovery (Proved) 1,79, MT Life of the Quarry = Total Mineable Reserves / Average Annual Production 1,79, MT / 13, MT = OR SAY YEARS Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 23

24 3. MINING a) Open Cast Mining i) Description of existing / proposed method for excavation with all design parameters indicating on plans / sections The method of mining shall be opencast and semi-mechanized on single shift basis. Excavations shall be carried out by Jack Hammer drilling and blasting. Bench height and width will be maintained at 6 m and 6 m each respectively with overall slope at 60. Excavation and loading shall be carried out with simple excavators of capacity 0.9 to 1.1 cu.m bucket capacity. This shall be utilized for developmental work, excavation and loading into the trucks. Tippers of 10 T capacity shall be utilized for all transportation purposes. The firm intends to extract the Quartz and Feldspar production to the tune of 7, MT of Quartz per annum and 3, MT of Feldspar per annum production to the tune of during the first five years of the plan period. Capacity of Quartz & Feldspar raising per annum = 18, MT (Maximum Production) No of Working Days considered = 300 of quarry operation Total required quantity of excavation per Annum = 20, MT Total required quantity per day = MT per day The opencast mine operations consist of four major operations viz. drilling, blasting, loading and transport ii) Drilling and Blasting DRILLING MACHINE : Drilling Parameters for Quartz & Feldspar : Burden (B) Spacing (S) Depth (Includes sub grade drilling) (D) : 6.0 meter : 2.50 meter : 3.00 meter The angle of inclination should less than 78 to 82. Sub grade Drilling + 8 % of the depth of the bench. (6 meter =6.48 Or Say 6.5 meter) In-situ density : 2.5 Yield per hole : B X S X D X 2.5 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 24

25 : 2.5 x 3.00 x 6.00 x 2.5 = MT Yield per meter : / 6 = Or Say 19 MT Drilling required for planned ROM (Maximum ROM) = 20, / 19 = 1,095 meters / annum Technical Specification of diesel driven portable compressor : Compressor capacity : 600 cfm Compressor output capacity : 10.5 kg/cm 2 Wagon Drill Working pressure on hammer Average drilling output per hour : 12 meters : 54 mm Ø (Pneumatic) : 150 lbs Total Hours required for planned production : 1,095 / 12 = Hours / Annum Effective working hours per day from 8 am to 6 pm is 8 hours : / 10 = Hours / Month Number of drilling days required per month = / 8 = 1.14 Or Say 1 Day By considering 80 % availability of men & machinery, One DTH drilling units, having 54 mm Ø is adequate to meet out the targeted production during the plan period. Note: As far as, the strata condition in the mined area was medium / low in situ density, the drilling in the waste has to be performed in micro level. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 25

26 iii) Indicate year wise tentative excavation in cubic meters indicating development, ROM, pit wise as in table. Year Pit No Total Tentative Excavation Top Soil OB / SB / IB ROM from Mineralised Zone Clean Ore Sub - Grade Ore Mineral Rejects Waste ROM / Waste Ratio (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) st 1 8, Nil 2, , Nil Nil : nd 3, Nil Nil 2, Nil Nil : rd 7, Nil 1, , Nil Nil : th 2, Nil Nil 2, Nil Nil : th 4, Nil , Nil Nil : 0.1 TOTAL 26, , , , AVERAGE 5, , , iv) Dump Management Waste Dump (Plate V) Dump Area (M 2 ) Height (M) Direction Grids Mineral 1, NW N & E Soil Overburden 1, SW N & E Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 26

27 Under Ground Mining Not applicable a) Production Proposed for the first five years The applicant intends to extract the Quartz production to the tune of 39, MT and Feldspar 19, MT per annum during the first 5 years of the plan period. During the plan period it is proposed to exploit the Quartz & Feldspar from the total area of 3, M 2 to an average depth of 6 M from North of the quarry lease applied area covering under Cross Sections B-B1 to C-C1 between the grids N & E The workings advance Southwards (Plate V). Other than fully mechanized open cast A category method of mining operations will be deployed. Compressor with Jack hammers will be utilized for drilling the holes. Excavation, haulage will be done by manually. Manual sorting and sizing of the mineral will be done manually. The minerals will be transported by hired trucks. b) Mining Program for the first five years It is proposed to produce the Quartz & Feldspar from North of the quarry lease applied area during the first five years. The waste generated will be temporarily dumped in the NW of the quarry lease applied area (within the quarry lease applied area) covering an area of 1,674 M 2 with an average height of 6 M between the grids N & E The dump will be re-handled for back filling the matured pits (Plate V). Soil Dump The soil waste generated will be temporarily dumped in the SW of the quarry lease applied area (within the mining applied lease area) covering an area of 1,203 M 2 with an average height of 6 M between the grids N & E (Plate V). Stock Yard Quartz The mineral generated will be stocked in the temporary stock yard over an area of M 2 in the SE of the mining lease applied area between the grids N & E (Plate V). Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 27

28 Feldspar The mineral generated will be stocked in the temporary stock yard over an area of M 2 in the South of the quarry lease applied area between the grids N & E (Plate V). YEAR QUARTZ & FELDSPAR During 1 st year the mining will be initiated from North of the quarry lease applied area between the grids N & E and between the RL M to RL M over an area of 2, M 2 to a depth of 1.50 (Soil) & 6 M (Quartz & Feldspar). 1 st A total volume 10, M 3 of excavation will be made, generating 2, M 3 of Soil Overburden. A total 20, MT of ROM and will be obtained producing 12,358.17MT of Quartz (55% recovery) & 6,491.16MT of Feldspar (30% recovery) and M 3 (15% of Soil & Mineral Waste) will be generated. The mining advances Southwards. 2 nd In the second year the mining will continue below 1 st year workings between the grids N & E and between the RL M to RL M over an area of M 2 to a depth of 6 M (Quartz & Feldspar). A total volume of 3, M 3 of excavation will be made. 8, MT of ROM and will be obtained producing 5, MT of Quartz (55% recovery) & 2, MT of Feldspar (30% recovery) and M 3 (15% of Soil & Mineral Waste) will be generated. The mining advances Southwards. During 3 rd year the mining will continue due NE of the quarry lease applied area between the grids N & E and between the Contour M to RL M over an area of 1, M 2 to a depth of 1.50 (Soil) & 6 M (Quartz & Feldspar). 3 rd A total volume 5, M 3 of excavation will be made, generating 1, M 3 of Soil Overburden. A total 1, 18, MT of ROM and will be obtained producing 10,790.01MT of Quartz (55% recovery) & 5,667.48MT of Feldspar (30% recovery) and M 3 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 28

29 (15% of Soil & Mineral Waste) will be generated. The mining advances Southwards. 4 th In the 4 th year the mining will continue below 3 rd year workings between the grids N & E and between the RL M over an area of M 2 to a depth of 6 M (Quartz & Feldspar). A total volume of 2, M 3 of excavation will be made. 7, MT of ROM and will be obtained producing 4, MT of Quartz (55% recovery) & 2,223.00MT of Feldspar (30% recovery) and 427.5M 3 (10% of Soil & Mineral Waste) will be generated. The mining advances Southwards. During 5 th year the mining will continue due South of 3 rd year workings between the grids N & E and between the Contour M 99 M to RL M over an area of 1, M 2 to a depth of 1.50 (Soil) & 6 M (Quartz & Feldspar). 5 th A total volume 4, M 3 of excavation will be made, generating M 3 of Soil Overburden. A total 10, MT of ROM and will be obtained producing MT of Quartz (55% recovery) 3, MT of Feldspar (30% recovery) and M 3 (15% of Soil & Mineral Waste) will be generated. The mining advances Southwards. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 29

30 The year wise production proposed is shown in the following table. YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS FOR QUARTZ & FELDSPAR Year Litho-Unit Area Bench Height Volume 55% 30% Quartz *2.7 80% Feldspar *2.6 15% (M 3 ) (M 2 ) (M) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (M 3 ) (MT) (MT) 1 st Soil Overburden 1, , , Mineral 1, , , , nd Mineral , , , rd Soil Overburden 1, , , Mineral 1, , , , th Mineral , , , th Soil Overburden Mineral , , TOTAL 30, , , , , , AVERAGE 6, , , , , , Total Soil Overburden Waste : 4, M 3 Total Mineral Waste : M 3 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 30

31 c) Production Schedule The production of Quartz & Feldspar continuous throughout year except during monsoon that is 10 working months, 25 working days per month are considered. The average production of Quartz & Feldspar is 4, M 3 / MT per year ( M 3 / MT per day) can be easily achieved in a single shift with sufficient men and machinery. d) Magazine Type and Capacity Applicant will apply for the Explosive license for storing the explosives with 100 Kg Portable Magazine. Alternatively engages a licensed blasting contractor for carrying out the drilling and blasting. 4. MINE DRAINAGE Shallow aquifers during monsoon period and canal flows. A Minimum and Maximum depth of water table Depletion of water occurs during summer B Indicate Maximum and minimum depth of workings Water table depth ranges from m RL M to RL M C Quantity and Quality of water Potable D Regional Drainage Pattern Parallel 5. STOCKING OF MINERAL REJECT / SUB GRADE MATERIAL AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE During mining operations in first five years a total of M 3 of Quartz & Feldspar waste and 4, M 3 of soil waste will be generated and dumped at the dumping yard, on an average of M 3 of Quartz & Feldspar waste & M 3 of Soil waste per annum. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 31

32 Year Mineral 15 % (M 3 ) Soil 1 st , nd rd , th th TOTAL , AVERAGE Estimated Waste Quantity that will be generated in the Entire Lease Period At the rate of 1, M 3 of waste per year, the total of waste generated in entire lease period i.e. 20 years is estimated to be 34, M USE OF MINERAL AND MINERAL REJECT The Quartz & Feldspar of this area is not meant of captive use. The mineral quartz will be sold to the Ferro Alloy Industries, Foundries, Ceramics and to Glass Industries. Feldspar will be sold to the ceramic industries. Specifications stipulated by buyers Industry SiO 2 Fe 2 O 3 Al 2 O 3 I) Quartz Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 32

33 AGI (Glass) HMT Bulb Industry Hindustan Sanitary Ware Sheet Fibre Glass Industry Na 2 O K 2 O Fe 2 O 3 Al 2 O 3 II) Feldspar Hindustan Sanitary Ware & Regency Ceramic AGI (Glass) PROCESSING OF ROM AND MINERAL REJECT Beneficiation is limited to chipping and breaking to small pieces of mm size 8. OTHERS a) SITE SERVICES Temporary Office, Rest Shelter, Drinking Water Facilitates, Public Utilities, First Aid will be provided by the applicant in the South of the mining lease area covering an area of 131 M 2 between the grids N & E (Plate V). b) Extent of Mechanisation The following machinery is deployed by the company S.NO. RATED CAPACITY REQUIREMENT OF MACHINERY 01. Hitachi Bucket Capacity 0.9 M 3 1 No. 02. Jack Hammers 4 No's. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 33

34 03. Tractor Mounted Compressor 1 No. 04. Water Tanker (Tractor Mounted) 5000 L 1 No. 05. Tractors with Trailers 4 No s. Employment Potential S.NO. CATEGORY NO S Supervisory Cader 1. Mines Manager Cum Mining Engineer 1 2. Mine Mate 1 Work Persons 3. Excavator Operator 1 4. Drivers 5 5. Compressor Operator 4 6. Semi Skilled Workers 20 7 Un Skilled Workers 20 TOTAL 52 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 34

35 PART B PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN 1. ENVIRONMENT BASE LINE INFORMATION i Existing Land Use Pattern The quarry lease applied area is on part of the elevated ridge with sparse vegetation small bushes from the vegetal cover. The deposit is occupying part of the lease area. The areas around are agricultural lands. ii iii Water Regime Flora and Fauna Edulla Vagu is passing at the distance of 2.25 Km due South. The quarry lease applied area is surrounded by numerous water bodies. The whole quarry lease applied area is occupied by scattered sparse vegetation of thorny trees and small bushes. In the quarry lease applied area, no wild animals are witnessed as per the statements collected from the local population, since 50 years iv Quality of Air, Ambient Noise Level and Water Air quality is good but at quarries it is filled with dust, due to haulage on the road, blasting etc. The noise generated mostly due to blasting, drilling, vehicular traffic v Climatic Conditions The quarry leased applied area experience semi arid climatic condition. The area experience 1000 mm average annual rainfall during August - November months. The day temperature varies 28 c in winter and about 50 c in summer season. The general wind direction is SW to NE & SE- NW. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 35

36 The nearest village Shambhunigudem is situated 1.75 Km due NE of the quarry leased applied area, having a population of 800 No s. Agriculture and sheep breeding are important profession of the people living in the village besides involving themselves in mining activity. S.No. Village Direction Distance (Km) Approx. Population (No s) vi Human Settlement 01. Kotta Lakshmipuram NW , Tiruvuru NW , Ganeshpadu NE , Chinna Mallela NE , Shambhunigudem NE Gollagudem SE Kotturu SE , Vellampatla SE Kakarla SW , Anjaneyapuram SW vii Public Buildings, Places & Monuments No public buildings, important places and monuments are seen in and around the quarry lease applied area; however, the applicant will adopt the safety measures while conducting the mining operations as per the Regulations 109 & 127 of Metalliferrous Mines Regulation viii Sanctuaries No bird or animal sanctuaries are existing in 10 Km radius ix Eco-Sensitive Areas No Eco Sensitive are existing in 10 Km radius Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 36

37 The applicant proposes for afforestation in the East of the quarry leased applied area covering an area of 750 M 2 within the 7.5 M buffer zone in phased manner during the plan period with Neem / Mango plants (Plate V). Year Area (M 2 ) No. of Plants Type of Plants x Afforestation 1 st Neem / Mango 2 nd Neem / Mango 3 rd Neem / Mango 4 th Neem / Mango 5 th Neem / Mango TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT a Landscape Changes A large pit of 3,759 M 2 to an average depth of 12 M will be formed in the quarry leased applied area. The mining will alter the shape of the present mound slope with a large sliced pit. Air quality is good but at quarries it is filled with dust, due to haulage on the road, blasting etc. but it will be within the permissible limits by sprinkling water on roads and covering the drill rods with cloth. Air quality will not be disturbed, as the Mining is very limited. b Air Quality Base Level Allowable Level SPM = 140 g/m g/m 3 RSPM = 60 g/m g/m 3 SO 2 = 40 g/m 3 80 g/m 3 Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 37

38 NO 2 = 40 g/m 3 80 g/m 3 CO = 1.0 g/m g/m 3 The water environment will not be disturbed as the mine is far off from the water courses. c Water Quality The mining of Quartz & Feldspar has no adverse affect is anticipated on the water regime in the area d Noise Levels The blasting and the haulage and the drilling of boreholes generate noise. However, the probable noise level will be within the permissible limits and will not cause harm. The applicant will provide suitable protective gear to the workers for minimizing the noise pollution and the machinery will be well maintained. e Vibration Levels The vibrations that will be generated due to heavy machinery will be meager f Water Environment The water environment will not be disturbed as the mine is far off from the water courses. g Acid Mine Drainage No acids will be generated from Quartz & Feldspar mines Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 38

39 No subsidence is anticipated in this regime as the basement h Surface Subsidence rock is massive and away from the seismic zone i Socio economics The main occupation of villagers is agriculture and sheep raring. The commencement of mining activity in this area improved the socio-economic status of the local people by creation of employment and paying taxes to gram panchayath. The mining in this area does not involve any hazardous methods. The applicant is providing First Aid facilities at Mine site. j Historical Monuments No historical monuments exist within 5 Km radius k Bio-Diversity No impact will happen to the Mankind, Flora and Fauna by the mining operations, excepting minor vibrations due to blasting, sound pollution and dust which will be under control and within the permissible limits. 3. PROGRESSIVE RECLAMATION PLAN The pits will be utilized for water storage and water harvesting structure. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 39

40 4. MINED OUT LAND The mined out pit will be utilized for water recharge structure. The entire area leaving 7.5 M buffer zone will be excavated to a depth of RL 70 M i.e. ultimate pit depth. Land Use Pattern of the quarry area during the first 5 years will be as follows : Area M 2 Hectares Active Quarry Area Broken To be broken 3, TOTAL 3, Existing Nil Nil Waste Dumps Soil 1, Proposed 1, TOTAL 2, M Wide Safety Zone 3, Roads (included in pits) (318) (0.032) Infrastructure Stock Yard Quartz : 642 Feldspar : 457 1, QUARRY LEASE AREA UTILIZED TOTAL QUARRY LEASE AREA 11, , Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 40

41 Area that will be broken during Conceptual Plan (Plate VII) Mining Operations Period Area Depth Area / Plants (M 2 ) (M) (M 2 ) During 2 nd 5 year block period 1, ,072 M 2 (7.5 M buffer zone) Reclamation (Plate IX) The matured pits will be backfilled by re-handing of waste as a reclamation measure and balance of pits will be utilized as water harvesting structure 5. TOP SOIL MANAGEMENT Not applicable 6. TAILING DAM MANAGEMENT Not applicable 7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT To mitigate the emergency, planning is the first & four most thing, i.e. recognizing the accident or possible, assessing the consequences of such possible accidents and deciding on emergency planning / procedures in advance both on site & off site that would necessary to be implemented in the event of emergency without any delay and confusion. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 41

42 Proper bench design in mines and observing safety measures for transportation, storage, handling of explosives & fuels, etc, good maintenance of vehicles, roads, fire prevention measures shall go in preventing disaster / accidents. The applicant is committed to identify the possible causes for potential disaster and draw a code of emergency measures and procedures to deal with such disasters, which is otherwise also advised by DGMS through their circulars. The mine is located at the distance of 5 Km from Tiruvuru town having good transport and communication systems. The mine is having good communication like telephone & mobile facility. In case of any minor / major accidents within the mine, the same will be communicated to the Agent by the Mines Manager and intern he will inform to the Revenue Authorities, Police, Fire Department, DGMS etc for action. A vehicle is kept all the time at the mine site for conveyance. At mine level First Aid will provided and person(s) shall be shifted to nearby hospital at Tiruvuru which is having all basic amenities. 8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE DURING TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE The mine workers are taken on contract basis on need based orders, the workers always get Employment / Contract in similar quarries existing around. During monsoon these labour are busy with agricultural activities. ITEM DETAILS PROPOSED ACTUAL Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 42

43 Area afforested (Ha) Dump Management 1. No. of saplings planted Nil Nil 2. Cumulative no of plants 3. Cost including watch and care during the year 1. Area available for rehabilitation (specify) Management of worked out benches 2. No of saplings planted in the year 3. Cumulative no of plants 4. Any other method of rehabilitation (specify) Plantation is proposed all along the 7.5 M Buffer Zone - 5. Cost including watch and care during the year Reclamation and Rehabilitation by backfilling 1. Void available for backfilling (L x B x D) pit wise / stope wise Void filled by waste / tailings afforestation on the backfilled area 2. Rehabilitation by making water reservoir The waste will be re-handled to backfill the matured pits - 3. Any other means (specify) Rehabilitation of waste land within lease 1. Area available (Ha) 2. Area rehabilitated No proposals are made - 3. Method of rehabilitation 9. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE Financial Assurance can be submitted in any encashable form preferable a Bank Guarantee from a Scheduled Bank at the rates equivalent to rates prescribed in Rule 23 (F) (2) of Mineral Conservation Development Rules, 1988 for the first five years period expiring at the end of validity of the document. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 43

44 The proposed mining operations are by Other than Fully Mechanised Mining and hence the cost of Reclamation & Rehabilitation is calculated as per the provisions of APMMC Rules, Rs. 25,000/- per hectare or part thereof. This amount works out to be Rs. 19,650/- for Hectares area. The minimum financial assurance in the form of Bank Guarantee for Rs. 2,00,000/- will have be submitted to the Assistant Director of Mines & Geology, Vijayawada. 10. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE PROFORMA The details of area put to use under various activities are calculated to arrive the Financial Assurance, various land uses are indicated in the following tabular form. TABLE INDICATING THE BREAKUP OF AREAS IN THE QUARRY LEASE FOR CALCULATION OF FINANCIAL ASSURANCE Area Area put Additional considered as Net area S.No. Head on use at the start of plan requirement during the plan period Total (in Ha.) fully reclaimed and considered for calculation (in Ha.) (in Ha.) rehabilitated (in Ha.) (in Ha.) Area under Mining Storage for Top Soil Nil Overburden / Dump Nil Mineral Storage (Quart & Feldspar) Nil Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative Building Nil Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 44

45 etc.,) 6 Roads (included in pits) Nil (0.032) (0.032) - (0.032) 7 Railways Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 8 Green Belt (Within the 7.5 M BZ) Nil (0.075) (0.075) - (0.075) 9 Tailing Pond Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 10 Effluent Treatment Plant Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 11 Mineral Separation Plant Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 12 Township Area Nil N.A. N.A. - N.A. 13 Others (To be Specified) Nil GRAND TOTAL A B C = (A + B) D E = (C-D) CERTIFICATE Certified that the above mentioned will be taken care in the Progressive Mine Closure Plan for Quartz & Feldspar over an extent of Hectares in Sy. No s 89 / 2A, 2B (P), 2C, 2D & 3 of Lakshmipuram Village, Tiruvuru Mandal, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh State. All statutory organizations, courts etc. have been taken into consideration and wherever any specific permission is required, the applicant will approach the concerned authorities. All the measures proposed in this closure plan will be implemented in a time bound manner as proposed. 12. PLANS & SECTIONS Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 45

46 The Pans and Sections are enclosed. Prepared By : P. V. SATYANARAYANA RQP / DMG / AP / 34 / Page 46