1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 Introduction The proposed mining lease area applied for quarrying of Steatite Stone (soap stone) by Sri. Mohammad Akramis situated in survey no. No. 402of 1-30 Acres of Karigala Village, H.D. KoteTaluk, Mysore District, Karnataka which isgovernment Land. India is rich in Steatite Stone deposits and one among the leading countries in Quarrying and Exportof Steatite Stone. India has about 110 different varieties of Steatite Stones which are different in colour and texture. These varieties are used to produce monuments, Steatite slabs, titles, surface plates etc. The proposed area is not fit for agriculture and technical report from Department of Mines and Geology indicate that the subject area has Steatite Stone deposits.detailed study of the area has been done by the applicant.the salient features of the project are given Table 1.1. Table 1.1 The Salient Features of the Project Project Name Proposed Steatite Stone Mine Of Sri. Mohammad Akram Mining Lease Area 1-30 Acre Location of Mine At Karigala Village, H.D. KoteTaluk, Mysore District, Karnataka Latitude & Longitude Piller Latitude Longitude Coordinates A N12 0 07 48.5 E76 0 26 01.7 B N12 0 07 46.3 E76 0 26 01.2 C N12 0 07 46.1 E76 0 25 58.3 D N12 0 07 48.5 E76 0 25 58.7 Toposheet number 57 D/8 Minerals of mine Proposed production of mine Method of mining Steatite Stone (Soap Stone) 1500 tons/annum Opencast Semi-mechanized method PFR-I
Drilling/Blasting No Blasting will be carried out. The blocks of steatite will be removed with the help of crow bars after making holes on all our required depth. No. of working days 300 days Water demand 4.4 KLD Sources of water Water will be supplied from bore wells of the nearby area Man power 08 Nearest railway station Mysore railway station: 30 km (NE) Nearest airport Mysore Airport: 30 Km(NE) 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The proposed project area is found to have good deposits of Steatite Stone. ThisStone is used as a making of kitchen articles, sculptures, and monuments etc. Open cast semi mechanized mining method is followed for quarrying of Steatite Stone. Sri. Mohammad Akramis the proprietor of the proposed project located in Sy No. 402of KarigalaVillage, H.D. KoteTaluk, Mysore District, Karnataka, which measures around 1-30 acres. He has significant experience in Steatite Stone mining. 2.2 Brief Information about the Project The mining lease area of1-30 acresis located in GovernmentLand. Open cast Semimechanized method mining is followed and it has been proposed to produce approximately1500 tons/annum of Steatite Stone. The nearest habitation from the proposed project is at a distance of 0.8 km towards SW direction ie, KarigalaVillage. 2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region The demand for Steatite Stone increased due to rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure. So the number of Steatite Stone producing quarries is increasing in India. Steatite Stone is the chief material in this sector, for the export industries like Countertops in kitchens and laboratories, monuments, flooringslabs, & export.based on the demand of Steatite Stone, the lessee intends to produce the required quantity of Steatite Stone for domestic & international market. As per EIA notification 2006 project proponent issubmitting the proposal to get Clearance for production capacity of1500 tons/annumofsteatite Stone blocksfrom PFR-II
State Level Environmental Appraisal Committee/State level ImpactAssessment Authority of Karnataka constituted by MoEF&CC, GOI for the purpose of grant of quarrylease for which Notification for grant is issued. 2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand and supply for the Steatite Stone is growing which makes a lot of scope for revenue generation.once the stone is obtained after quarrying it is further processed and supplied to industries. 2.5 Domestic/ Export Markets Although Steatite Stone is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is the second largest exporter of raw Steatite Stone after China and ahead of Brazil and South Africa. 2.6 Employment Generation Proposed mining is semi mechanized method and this project operation will provide livelihood to the08 workers. It will provide employment to the people residing in vicinity. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any. The proposed Steatite Stone mine is of1-30 acres area, No interlinked projects were associated with this project. 3.2 Location of the project The mining lease area is located in Survey No. 402 ofkarigala Village, H.D. KoteTaluk, MysoreDistrict,Karnataka. The mine lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. : 57D/8 PFR-III
Piller Coordinates Latitude Longitude A N12 0 07 48.5 E76 0 26 01.7 B N12 0 07 46.3 E76 0 26 01.2 C N12 0 07 46.1 E76 0 25 58.3 D N12 0 07 48.5 E76 0 25 58.7 1 Km radius google map is given in Figure1.Location of the mining lease in Mysore District is shown in Figure 2. Figure 1 1 km radius Google Map of the Study Area PFR-IV
Figure 2 Location Map PFR-V
3.3 Details of Alternate Sites No alternate site was considered as the project is mineral specific and site specific. 3.4 Size or magnitude of operation The proposed mine has lease over an area of 1-30 acresand the production rate is 1500 tons/annum.the lease follows open cast Semi-mechanized method mining. Production for next five years: The mine plan is prepared for first five years. The Mineral production target for five years is given in Table 3.1. Table 3.1 Year wise Production Programme Year Section Plan Area(m2) Bench Height (m) Excavation Volume(Cum) ROM @ 2.50 sp.gr(t) Saleable Steatite Stone 40% recovery(t) Intercalated Waste 60%(t) Soil (Cu. Mts) 1 AA - 500.00 3 1500.00 3750 1500 2250 600 2 CC 500.00 3 1500.00 3750 1500 2250 600 3 500.00 3 1500.00 3750 1500 2250 600 4 500.00 3 1500.00 3750 1500 2250 600 5 500.00 3 1500.00 3750 1500 2250 600 Total 7500.00 18750 7500 11250 3000 3.5 Geology and Reserves 3.5.1 Topography A view at the Topo sheet No. 57 D/8, following topographic features can be observed. The lease area is located in Government land is a waste land. The lease area is very slightly undulated with very gentle slope due west. No roads pass through the applied area. No human settlements within or in the vicinity of the applied area. The nearest village of 0.8kms from the area. PFR-VI
The drainage pattern of the buffer zone is dendritic to sub-dendritic in nature. No perennial nallahs or streams are seen within the applied area. The highest elevation is 702mts at Northeast corner and lowest elevation is 695mts towards Northwest corner of the applied area having an elevation difference of 7 m For survey purposes, a temporary bench mark (TBM) with 702 m RL is considered at NE corner of the area and the same is shown in the Drg. No.3 & 4 (Surface & Geological plan). 3.5.2 Geology Peninsular Gneiss Complex: Large parts of Karnataka are covered by granites and gneisses of different ages. some are banded migmatites, and some others are tonalitic. A variety of ages ranging from 3400m.y. to 2500m.y. have been obtained for rocks of this gneissic complex. Peninsular Gneiss is to be considered as a complex of gneisses and granites. It is, as the name indicates a complex containing within it several cycles of supracrustal development, granite intrusion and migmatization. 3.5.3 Explorations Exploration is carried out. Lease area is covered with exposed as a outcrop and extended in all directions. As this is the alteration of the igneous rocks which extends extensively both in the horizontal and vertical directions, prospecting is not necessary 3.5.4Reserves Table 3.5.5.1 Geological Reserves Estimation Category Quantity In Tons Proved Mineral resources 34185 Probable Mineral resources 94141 Remaining resources 100664 Total 228990 PFR-VII
3.6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS 3.6.1 Method of Mining Type of Mining: Open cast method of mining is carried out in this mine by manually and open cast semi mechanized by using compressor operated jack hammer drills, excavators, and dumper etc., Transportation will be made by trucks to dispatching points. Removal/Excavation of O.B. and other quarry waste:there is 3000 Cum of top soil as overburden which will used for plantation purpose at buffer zone and 11250 tonnes of waste to be produced which will be used for haul road and approach road for strengthening. The blocks produced from the quarry faces are shifted to the stock yard by means of excavators fitted with bucket and the waste materials is loaded on to 5tonnetractors and hauled to the dump yard. Table 3.3 Mining Machinery S.No Machinery Number Capacity Make Motive Power 1 Excavator 1 0.5cum JCB Diesel Engine 2 Tractor 1 5 tonnes Johndeer Diesel Engine 3 Water tanker 1 3000 liters Tata Diesel Engine 4 Jeep 1 4x4 Mahindra Diesel Engine 5 Tractor Mounted compressor 1 140 cum VT4 Atlas Diesel (Fuel) 6 Jack Hammers 1 33 - Compressed Air 3.7 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Product/S, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the extraction of Steatite Stoneand dumping in stock yard. The dressed dimensionalsteatite Stone will be transported through hired trucks to the Steatite Stone market or sea port. PFR-VIII
3.7.1 Use of Mineral Steatite Stonewill be used in domestic and international market.steatite Stone which is a product for decorating walls or interior space of Steatites. It is now one of the most essential Steatite materials for the decoration, durability and protection of the Steatites.It is used in various ways as in; Countertops in kitchens and laboratories Sinks Cooking pots, cooking slabs, boiling stones Bowls and plates Cemetery markers Electrical panels Ornamental carvings and sculptures Fireplace liners and hearths Woodstoves Wall tiles and floor tiles Facing stone Bed warmers Marking pencils Molds for metal casting Cold stones 3.7.2 Processing Processing of Steatite Stone is not involved 3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Not envisaged. 3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source 3.9.1 Water Requirement Water is required only for drinking purposes and dust suppression. The number of working people is around 08 so the total water requirement will be around 4.4 KLD. About 4.0KLD will be required for dust suppression and greenbelt and 0.4KLD for drinking purpose. This water will be supplied from bore wells of nearby area. PFR-IX
3.10 Quantity of Wastes to be Generated (Liquid and Solid) And Scheme for their Management/ Disposal 3.10.1 Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal There is 3000 Cum of top soil as overburden which will used for plantation purpose at buffer zone and 11250 tonnes of waste to be produced which will be used for haul road and approach road for strengthening. 3.10.2 Liquid Effluent No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site. The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity 4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station Mysore railway station: 30 km (NE) 4.1.2 Nearest Airport Mysore Airport: 26 Km(SE) 4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP The mining lease is located in Government Land. The working projected portion is devoid of any vegetation. The proposed land use is given below in Table 4.2.1 Table 4.2.1 Present land Use Sl. No. Item Existing / present (Acres) End of plan period(acres) 1. Area under mining 0-12 0-34 3. Overburden / dump -- 0-10 4. Roads 0-01 0-01 5. Buffer Zone 0-23 0-23 6. Un-explored area 0-34 0-02 Total 1-30 1-30 PFR-X
4.3 Topography The Quarry area consists of Steatite, a layer-lattice mineral, the soft mineral. It is found in low or medium grade metamorphosed basic or ultrabasic rocks. Steatite is massive, smooth, uniform texture and soapy feel, called soapstone. Stetite is forming large masses in the Archaean and Dharwar Rocksof the Peninsular gneisses. It is the final product of the alteration of ultrabasic and basic eruptive rocks. Thegeneral strike direction of the Steatite formation is NE-SW with steep dip. The general sequence of the rock formations obtained in the area during the field visit is as under. SOIL STEATITE GNEISSES 4.4 Climatic data from secondary sources The area has dry climate. The average rain fall per annum is about 900 mm. The highest temperature will be 34 0 C during summer and 15 0 C during winter nights. The relative humidity is about 70% to 80%. Moderate wind velocities in eastto west direction are experienced during monsoon seasons. 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning Concept It is proposed to produce peak production of 1500tons/annum of Steatite Stone from the proposed mining lease. 5.2 Population projection The project will employ mostly workers from nearby villages. There will not be any increase in population due to the project. 5.3 Land use planning The project site isgovernment Land. There will be change in landuse as the Steatite Stone will be excavated. PFR-XI
5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure is already in place for continuing the activity. 5.5 Amenities/Facilities Site Services like Work shed, First Aid, and Drinking water as required are provided outside the leased area. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area) No infrastructure is proposed. 6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) As the local persons will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed within the mining lease area. 6.3 Green Belt Green belt will be developed along the boundaries of mine lease area. 6.4 Water Management About 4.0KLD will be required dust suppression and greenbelt purpose and about 0.4KLD for drinking therefore total water requirement is 4.4 KLD.This water will be supplied from bore wells of the nearby area. 6.5 Sewerage System The domestic wastewater generated will be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits. 6.6 Industrial Waste Management Not applicable. 6.7 Solid Waste management There is 3000 Cum of top soil as overburden which will used for plantation purpose at buffer zone and 11250 tonnes of waste to be produced which will be used for haul road and approach road for strengthening. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN Not Applicable. PFR-XII
8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES The Total cost of project would be around Rs. 15lakhs. 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 9.1 Financial and Social Benefits with Special Emphasis on the Benefit to the Local People Including Tribal Population, If Any, In the Area. Although Steatite Stone is a minor mineral, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is also amongst the largest producer of raw Steatite Stone and the sector is quite developed and vibrant in the South, as well as in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a dedicated resource of entrepreneurs. This project will also provide employment to local people helping them earn livelihood. *********** PFR-XIII