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Kirnapur Manganese Mine of M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd) PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

ANACON LABORATORIES PVT. LTD. NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA

ANNEXURE VI

Pre-Feasibility Report

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Company Profile

The applicant M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag

Homes Pvt. Ltd) is seeking environmental clearance for expansion of their existing mining lease

for Manganese Ore Mineral quarrying from the 8000 TPA to maximum 24,592TPA as per the

provisions of EIA notification 2006 & its subsequent amendments.

The mining lease for extraction of Manganese Ore Mineral in an area of 23.67 Ha at village-

Kirnapur, Tehsil–Saoner, Nagpur-District, Maharashtra has been granted by Govt. of

Maharashtra vide Order no. MMN/3601/221/IND-9 dated 27/03/2003 and Lease Deed has

been executed by District Mining Officer, Nagpur on 08/04/2003 for a period of 30 years.

The details address of project proponent is as follows:

M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd)

267, Ganesh Phadnavis Bhawan

Near Trikoni Park, Dharmpeth,

Nagpur 440 010, M.S.

0712-2551952, 2561904

Mob. No. 9890255799

Email Id: [email protected]

Site Address:-

Khasara No- 65 & 67, Kirnapur- Village,

Tehsil-Saoner District- Nagpur-441101

Maharashtra, India

Project Location:

The mine is located at Khasara No- 65 & 67 Kirnapur village, Tehsil- Saoner District – Nagpur

having mine lease area 23.67 Hectare.

The lease area falls under Survey of India Toposheet no. 55 O/3 and lies between Latitudes

21°24′49.178″ to 21°25′05.134″ N & Longitudes 79°01′16.936″ to 79°01′50.120″ E.



Land schedule:

Sr.

No.

Khasara

No.

Area in

Ha. Type of Land Lessee

1 65 2.57 Private Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

(Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd) 2 67 21.10 Govt. revenue

land

Project Status:

It is an operating Manganese Ore Mine with maximum annual production capacity of 8000 TPA

for which Environmental Clearance has been granted by Govt. of Maharashtra vide no. EC (Veet

Rag)-2009/433/CR 96/TCI dated 23rd August 2010. The ToR has been approved by SEAC–I

Maharashtra in its 83rd meeting held on 18th- 19th July 2014 for proposed enhancement of

production capacity from 8000 TPA to 27000 TPA. Draft EIA has also been prepared including

baseline data but not submitted to MPCB for Public hearing due to new ESZ notification of

Mansingdeo WLS which attracts General Condition.

Date of Commencement of Mining Operations:

Mining Operation has been commenced from May 2003.

Production:

Environmental Clearance for mining of 8000 TPA Manganese Ore was granted by Govt. of

Maharashtra vide Order no. EC (Veet Rag)-2009/433/CR 96/TCI dated 23rd August 2010.

Necessity for Revised Environmental Clearance

Mining Plan for Kirnapur Manganese Ore Mine over an area of 23.67 Ha was approved by IBM

vide letter no. NGP/MN/MPLN-818/NGP dt.20.03.2003 prior to grant of mining lease. Mining

lease was accordingly executed on 08.04.2003 for period of 30 years i.e. 07.04.2033.

Thereafter, the modifications in approved Mining Plan was approved by IBM vide letter no.

NGP/MN/MPLN-818/NGP dt. 04.03.2005. Subsequently, Scheme of Mining was approved by

IBM vide letter no. NGP/MN/MPLN-818/NGP dt. 03.03.2009 for 2008-09 to 2012-13, whose

period of 5 years has already been expired during 2012-13. Consequently a scheme of mining

for the period 2013-14 to 2017-18 was prepared and has been approved by IBM vide letter No.

NGP/MN/MPLN-818/NGP dated 10/07/2013. Subsequently a scheme of mining for the period

2018-19 to 2022-23 was prepared and has been approved by IBM vide letter No.

NGP/MN/MPLN-818/NGP/2018/882 dated 18/07/2018.



The lessee M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt.

Ltd) has planned for increased maximum annual production to a level of 24,592 tonnes by

Mechanization to meet the increase in demand from the consuming plants. The increased

production will have the impact on the environmental scenario and thus attracts revised

Environmental Clearance.

2. INTRODUCTION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent

The applicant M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag

Homes Pvt. Ltd) is seeking environmental clearance for expansion of their operating & existing

mining lease for Manganese Ore Mineral quarrying from the 8000 TPA to maximum 24,592 TPA

as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006 & its subsequent amendments.

The mining lease for extraction of Manganese Ore Mineral in an area of 23.67 Ha at village-

Kirnapur, Tehsil–Saoner, Nagpur-District, Maharashtra has been granted by Govt. of

Maharashtra vide Order no. MMN/3601/221/IND-9 dated 27/03/2003 and Lease Deed has

been executed by District Mining Officer, Nagpur on 08/04/2003 for a period of 30 years.

The details address of project proponent is as follows:

M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd)

267, Ganesh Phadnavis Bhawan

Near Trikoni Park, Dharmpeth,

Nagpur 440 010, M.S.

0712-2551952, 2561904

Mob. No. 9890255799

Email Id: [email protected]

Site Address:-

Khasara No- 65 & 67, Kirnapur- Village,

Tehsil-Saoner District- Nagpur-441101

Maharashtra, India



(ii) Brief description & nature of the project

This is an existing Manganese ore mine having lease area of 23.67 Ha with Environmental

Clearance from Govt. of Maharashtra for Mining of 8000 TPA vide Order no. EC (Veet Rag)-

2009/433/CR 96/TCI dated 23rd August 2010.

The applicant M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes

Pvt. Ltd) has planned for increased maximum annual production to a level of 24,592tonnes of

Manganese ore, by Open Cast Mechanized method to meet the increase in demand from the

consuming plants.

The project is classified under Category ‘A’ as per EIA Notification 2006 & subsequent

amendments due to the presence of ESZ of Mansingdeo WLS at 3.36 km (N) from mine lease

boundary which attracts General Condition. The lease area falls under Survey of India

Toposheet no. 55 O/3 and lies between Latitudes 21°24′49.178″ to 21°25′05.134″ N &

Longitudes 79°01′16.936″ to 79°01′50.120″ E.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

Mining of Manganese ore has been done since pre-historic times. Mining is the extraction of

valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, which are processed and/or

used for production of materials of economic value. Mining of minerals plays positive role in the

process of economic development of India.

The Manganese ore is abundantly available in the project area. It has played a great role in

development of civilization and industrialization. The occurrence of Manganese ore in the area

is proved by the way of geological exploration and its production has important role in the local

infrastructure development.

The expansion project will benefit the local people by way of direct and indirect employment.

State Government will also be benefitted through additional royalty and Direct & Indirect

Taxes.

(iv) Demand-Supply Gap

Manganese is an essential constituent of Ferro – Manganese, Steel & Ferro Alloys, Metal

manufacturing & as well as Manganese base chemicals. The requirement of manganese is quite

substantial in the above nature industries.



(v) Imports vs Indigenous production

Due to presence of good quality and sufficient reserves of Manganese ore in the region, there is

no requirement of import.

(vi) Export Possibility

No since production of Manganese has a readymade market in the country.

(vii) Domestic / Export Markets

Domestic demand is one of the chief reasons for the rapid growth of Ferro – Manganese, Steel

& Ferro Alloys, Metal manufacturing & as well as Manganese base chemicals in India. Thus,

domestic market for manganese is well established.

(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

The expansion project will have employment potential of total 71 Nos. with following breakups:

Priority for employment will be given to local persons.

Management and Supervisory Personnel

Sr.No. Management and

Supervisory Personnel Qualification

Nos.

required

1. Mine manager

B.E. Mining with first class Mine

Manager’s certificate of

competency

1

2. Geologist (Part time) M.Sc. or M. Tech Geology 1

3. Mechanical Engineer Diploma Mechanical/Electrical 1

4. Mining foreman Mining foreman certificate holder 1

5. Mining Mate Mining Mate certificate holder 2

6. Manager for Safety,

Training and Environment

Qualified and experienced 1

Total 7

Skilled Personnel for operation and maintenance.

Sr. No. Skilled Personnel Qualification Nos.

required

1 Excavator / shovel operator Experienced / trained

operators 2

2 Dozer operator Experienced / trained 1



operators

3 Hydraulic rock breaker

operator

Experienced / trained

operators 1

4 Senior mechanics /

technician

Experienced / trained

operators 3

5 Fitter mechanic Experienced / trained

operators 3

6 Dumper/tipper driver Experienced / trained 8

7 Service van driver Experienced 1

8 Water pump operator Experienced 2

9 Drilling Machine Operator Experienced Operator 1

10 Loader/ JCB Operator Experienced Operator 1

11 Plant Supervisor For crusher plant

Experienced 1

Total 24

Semi-skilled employees

Sr. No. Semi-skilled employees Qualification Nos.

required

1 Helper for equipments &

vehicles Experienced 5

2.

(i) Labourers for

breaking, sizing, sorting &

making of graded ore

stack and removal of

deleterious material.

Experienced in working in mine

30

(ii) Labourers for loading

of grade ore into dumper

for transport to

consumer plants

Total 35

Other related jobs

Sr. No. Job Qualification Nos.

required

1. First Aider Qualified 1

2 Time keeper Qualified 1



3. Security guards Experienced 3

Total 5

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.





Pvt. Ltd) has planned for increased maximum annual production to a level of 24,592.00 TPA of

Manganese ore, by Open Cast method to meet the increase in demand from the consuming

plants.

The project is classified under Category ‘A’ as per EIA Notification 2006 & subsequent

amendments due to the presence of ESZ of Mansingdeo WLS at 3.36 km (N) from mine lease

boundary which attracts General Condition. This is standalone project with no interlinked and

interdependent project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary &

project site layout) with coordinates

The mine is located at Khasara No: 65 & part of 67, Village: Kirnapur, Tehsil: Saoner, District:

Nagpur, Maharashtra over an area of 23.67 Ha.

The lease area falls under Survey of India Toposheet no. 55 O/3 and lies between Latitudes

21°24′49.178″ to 21°25′05.134″ N & Longitudes 79°01′16.936″ to 79°01′50.120″ E.

CO-ORDINATES OF BOUNDARY PILLARS

Boundary Pi l lars

Longitude Latitude

BP – 01 79 0 01’26.839”E 21 0 24’49.178”N

BP - 02 79 0 01’28.312”E 21 0 24’49.331”N

BP – 03 79 0 01’27.662”E 21 0 24’50.997”N

BP - 04 79 0 01’32.804”E 21 0 24’54.177”N

BP – 05 79 0 01’32.828”E 21 0 24’54.958”N

BP - 06 79 0 01’40.248”E 21 0 24’54.208”N

BP – 07 79 0 01’40.027”E 21 0 24’53.775”N

BP – 08 79 0 01’40.734”E 21 0 24’53.500”N



BP – 09 79 0 01’44.827”E 21 0 24’53.003”N

BP – 10 79 0 01’46.002”E 21 0 24’53.006”N

BP – 11 79 0 01’47.762”E 21 0 24’53.357”N

BP – 12 79 0 01’49.750”E 21 0 24’53.618”N

BP – 13 79 0 01’50.120”E 21 0 24’54.453”N

BP – 14 79 0 01’50.061”E 21 0 24’55.323”N

BP – 15 79 0 01’49.158”E 21 0 24’56.460”N

BP – 16 79 0 01’45.976”E 21 0 24’57.844”N

BP – 17 79 0 01’45.213”E 21 0 24’57.956”N

BP – 18 79 0 01’36.762”E 21 0 25’00.770”N

BP – 19 79 0 01’27.301”E 21 0 25’05.134”N

BP – 20 79 0 01’16.936”E 21 0 25’04.265”N

BP – 21 79 0 01’16.408”E 21 0 24’59.381”N

BP – 22 79 0 01’18.439”E 21 0 24’59.327”N

BP – 23 79 0 01’20.063”E 21 0 24’57.103”N

BP – 24 79 0 01’22.224”E 21 0 24’50.204”N

BP – 25 79 0 01’22.762”E 21 0 24’52.133”N

BP – 26 79 0 01’26.664”E 21 0 24’50.536”N

Details of the area:

Sr.

No.

Khasara

No.

Area in




land



Figure 1: Google Map of ML Area

Kirnapur Manganese Mine of M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. (Previously M/s

Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd) Pre-Feasibility Report


Figure 2: Location Map




(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,

particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted

The mining of Manganese is site specific because of occurrence of mineral below the ground.

The State Govt. of Maharashtra has granted lease to M/s. Veet Rag Exploration & Minerals Pvt.

Ltd. (Previously M/s Veet Rag Homes Pvt. Ltd) vide Order no. MMN/3601/221/IND-9 dated

27/03/2003 and Lease Deed has been executed by District Mining Officer, Nagpur on

08/04/2003 for a period of 30 years over an area 23.67 Ha at village-Kirnapur, Tehsil- Saoner in

Nagpur District.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation





Pvt. Ltd) has planned for increased maximum annual production to a level of 24,592 TPA of

Manganese ore, by Open Cast Mechanized method to meet the increase in demand from the

consuming plants.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

This is an existing Manganese ore Open Cast mine with a planned expansion of Manganese Ore

(8000 TPA to 24,592 TPA). The mining would be carried out by open cast method involving

removal of top soil/Reject/overburden, drilling and blasting, loading and transportation by

excavator-tipper combination, manual sorting, stacking and dispatch by covered trucks to the

various consumer industries.




MINING METHODOLOGY PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

(vi) 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 major raw material is required for mining of Manganese mineral except the explosive and

diesel which will be sourced from licensed explosive dealers and nearby diesel filling station.

The mined out product (Manganese) will be dispatch by covered trucks to the various

consumer industries.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be

briefly outlined

Opencast mining will recover the maximum Manganese mineral from the deposit and will be

done as per the DGMS guidelines with due concern for safety & conservation.

The resources namely diesel, explosive, water and electricity will also be utilized in the optimal

manner with due regards to safety. However, mined out area will be backfilled partially and

Removal of Topsoil/Overburden

Drilling & Blasting

Loading & Transportation by Excavator/Tipper Combination

Sorting

Stacking at Designated areas

Dispatch




the remaining area will be converted to water reservoir which will act as a source of ground

water recharge and will reduce the ground water exploitation.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source should be

given

The total of about 30 KLD water will be required for various mining activities including drinking.

This water will be obtained from the Mine water, Accumulated Rain Water in Mine Pit and

from Tanker water. The requirement of drinking water will be met from dug well/bore well.

Break up of Water Requirement

Sr.

No.

Activity Water Requirement, KLD Source

Existing Proposed

1 Dust Suppression on Haul Roads 6 10 Water

accumulated in

mine pit

2 Dust suppression on approach

roads

4 7

3 Dust suppression at crusher -- 3

4 Water for drilling 2 3

5 Plantation 2 5

6 Drinking & Domestic use 1 2 Bore well

Total 15 30

The electric power requirement for mine facilities will be received from Maharashtra State

Electricity Board, as is the case in existing mine. The present power requirement for mine is

52 KW which will remain same during the expansion phase.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

Management/disposal

Solid Waste: There is no top soil available in the area which supports vegetation; however it

has a layer of infertile soil. Hence no top soil will be generated. Estimated over burden quantity

for the five year mining scheme period (2018-19-2022-23) is 77191 m3 & also 2432.43 m3 of

reject will be produced. All the waste generated would be dumped in the form of external

dumps as the ore bodies persists at depth.

Liquid Effluent:

About 30 KLD water will be required for dust suppression, plantation and drinking and

domestic use. Of this, 28 KLD water will be used for dust suppression and plantation in the

mine lease area, which will be percolated to ground and thus no wastewater will be generated.

2 KLD water will be used for drinking and domestic purposes, out of which, about 1.6 KLD

domestic effluent will be generated. This effluent will be discharged in septic tank and soak pit

system. No other wastewater will be generated from the mining area.




The pit water during rainy season will be collected in the mine sump and will be utilised for

dust suppression and plantation in the mine lease area. The excess water will be pumped to

the settling tank located on surface. This water after proper settling, will be supplied to the

nearby farmers for irrigation purposes.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

Nearest Railway Station : Patansaongi ~ 7.70 KM, S

Nearest Airport : Nagpur ~33.43 KM, S

Nearest Highway : NH 69 – 7.3 KM, SSW

: SH 249 ~0.41 Km N

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

This is an existing Manganese ore mine with a planned expansion of Manganese Ore (8000 TPA

to 24,592 TPA).

Land Details:

Details of the area:

Sr.

No.

Khasara

No.

Area in




land

Land Use Pattern (Area in Ha)

SL.

NO.

DESCRIPTION Existing (Ha)

At the end of Plan Period (Ha)

(2018-19 to 2022-23)

1 Area under Pits 3.7214 4.4013

2 Area under waste Dump 0.9834 0.9834

3 Area under reject stack 0.00 0.0113

4 Structures 0.0606 0.0606

5 Area under top soil 0.00 0.00

6 Area under Plantation 0.027 0.027

7 Area under Roads 0.3778 0.3778

8 Area under Mineral Storage 0.00 0.0360

Total 5.1702 5.8974




(iii) Topography (along with map)

Mining lease area is on the southern slopes of three hilloks running almost east- west direction

on the north lease boundary. The highest reconstructed contour is 390 mRL on the hilly

northern side and the topography is gradually sloping towards Southern direction having

suface RL of 320 mRL.

Drainage of the area is controlled by a seasonal gullies and streams which ultimately flows in to

the adjoining nallah towards north east of the area and joins Kanhan River.

(iv) Proposed land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies

(including area under CRZ)), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery

of the forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance

from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette

notification should be given

The present land use of the lease area is devoid of vegetation except on the slope part of hill

and mining.

The land use after the plan period will be primarily mining area comprising of 3 nos. of pits,

waste dump, reject dump, road and tree plantation. Whereas the land use after the end of

mine life will be primarily water reservoir and green cover.

Distance from the nearest forest: Sitagondi Reserve Forest: 4.5 Km, N

Saleghat Reserve Forest: 8.5 Km ENE

Distance from Protected Area: Notified ESZ of Mansingdeo WLS is 3.36 km (N) from ML

area & core boundary of Mansingdeo WLS is 7.00 km (NE)

from ML area.

Distance from the nearest water body:

Kanhan River: 0.80 Km S

Kolar Nadi: 7.5 km S

(v) Proposed Infrastructure

Presently mining activities is carried out in existing Mine Lease Area & the expansion also do

not require additional land. The site services consisting of Site office including time office,

Medical room and first aid facility, Store/maintenance rooms and Rest room already

developed.




A place for portable explosive magazine and storage of explosive would be earmarked in the

lease area.

(vi) Soil Classification

The soil in the study area is usually black cotton soil known as regur with Kankar whereas the

soil in the project area is pale brown mixed with murram formed due to decomposition of Mica

Schist. The average thickness of soil mixed with murram is negligible.

(vii) Climate

The Climate is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except

during the south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September with Average annual rainfall

1091.3 mm.

The winter season starts from December and continues till the end of February. The maximum

temperature recorded is 35.5°C in the month of February and minimum average temperature

recorded 8.6°C in the month of January. Both day and night temperatures increase rapidly

during the onset of summer season from March to May. During summer season, the maximum

temperature (May) is observed at 45.3°C with the minimum temperature at 14.7°C in the

month of March.

Source: IMD data, Nagpur District (1971- 2000)

(viii) Social Infrastructure available

The project site is well connected to Kothulna and Kirnapur village by road. The nearest

Kothulna and Kirnapur village has the tap water supply along with tube/dug well. These villages

also have the education facility in the form of Primary and middle school whereas the medical

facilities are not available and villagers avail the existing facility at Savner Town. The basic

facilities like bus and other communication facilities are also available to Kirnapur and nearby

villages.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities. transportation etc) Town and Country

Planning/ Development authority Classification

This is an existing mine seeking expansion for Manganese ore extraction from 8000 TPA to

24,592 TPA. The mining operations are continued following the applicable rules and regulation

at DGMS and other statutory authority with stipulated infrastructure.

The required infrastructure facilities comprising of Site office, time office, Medical room, first

aid facility, Store / maintenance rooms and Rest room shall be developed. A portable explosive

magazine and storage of explosive will also be used.




(ii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)

This is an existing mine with the following Land use breakup (Existing, at the end Plan Period

and at the end of life of mine / Lease period).

Land Use Pattern (Area in Ha)

SL.

NO.

DESCRIPTION Existing (Ha)

At the end of Plan Period

(Ha)

(2018-19 to 2022-23)

1 Area under Pits 3.7214 4.4013

2 Area under waste Dump 0.9834 0.9834

3 Area under reject stack 0.00 0.0113

4 Structures 0.0606 0.0606

5 Area under top soil 0.00 0.00

6 Area under Plantation 0.027 0.027

7 Area under Roads 0.3778 0.3778

8 Area under Mineral Storage 0.00 0.0360

Total 5.1702 5.8974

(iii) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

This is an existing mine having 23.67 Ha lease area and is seeking expansion for Manganese ore

extraction from 8000 TPA to 24,592TPA.

The mined out Manganese ore will be sold to intermediary parties for industrial use in Ferro-

alloys & Silico manganese manufacturing units. The transportation of these products will be

mainly through the existing nearby State Highway without any significant increase of traffic

density.

There will be total requirement of 71 nos. skilled, semiskilled and unskilled manpower which

will be mostly be sourced from the nearby villages without causing any stress on existing

infrastructure (housing, medical, educational and water resources).

(iv) Amenities/Facilities

The nearest Kirnapur village has the education facility in the form of Primary and middle school

whereas the medical facilities are not available and villagers avail the existing facility at Savner

town. The basic facilities like bus and other communication facilities are also available to

Kirnapur and nearby villages.




6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area)

The mining activity will be carried out within sanctioned lease area of 23.67 Ha. Mined out

Manganese ore will be dispatched to various Ferro-alloys, Silico manganese & steel, industries

in Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Maharashtra.

(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

There is no residential area within the mine lease and no residential structure is also proposed

as the existing and required manpower are/ will be mostly from nearby villages having their

own accommodation or will be provided with the rented accommodation in the nearby Saoner

town (10.1 km, SW).

(iii) Green Belt

Plantation over a total area of 0.027 ha till the end of 5 year plan period (2018-19 to 2022-23)

with suitable native species will be taken up along the roads & on vacant unused land within

mining lease area progressively with mine operation till mine closure.

(iv) Social Infrastructure

Creation of any social infrastructure is not envisaged as mostly local population will be

employed. The nearest Kirnapur Village has all basic infrastructures available other than

Medical. Regular medical camps for health checkup will be held in the nearby villages along

with improvement and strengthening of the existing basic facilities as a part of CSR.

As a consequence there will be improvement in social status and livelihood by direct

employment and indirect employment opportunities in the form of contractual jobs, vehicle

driving, shops, etc.

(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.)

Nearest Railway Station : Patansaongi ~ 7.70 KM, S

Nearest Airport : Nagpur ~33.43 KM, S

Nearest Highway : NH 69 – 7.3 KM, SSW

: SH 249 ~0.41 Km N

(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water)

Drinking water requirement will be met from the existing dug well in mine lease area.

(vii) Sewerage System

Not applicable.




(viii) Industrial Waste Management

Estimated over burden quantity for the five year mining scheme period (2018-19-2022-23) is

77191 m3 & also 2432.43 m3 of reject will be produced and will be stored as surface dump at

earmarked place within the mine lease area. The solid waste/OB will be loaded into 10 te

tippers with the help of front end pay loader and transported to earmarked place within the

mine lease area. The dump formation will be in the well compacted layers and of suitable

height so as not to cause dump failures. The necessary drains on the top of dump and benches

will be provided to reduce percolation into the dump. The solid waste/OB of the dumps will be

subsequently used in reclaiming the mine out area by backfilling to the maximum extent.

About 30 KLD water will be required for dust suppression, plantation and drinking and

domestic use. Of this, 28 KLD water will be used for dust suppression and plantation in the

mine lease area, which will be percolated to ground and thus no wastewater will be generated.

2 KLD water will be used for drinking and domestic purposes, out of which, about 1.6 KLD

domestic effluent will be generated. This effluent will be discharged in septic tank and soak pit

system. No other wastewater will be generated from the mining area.

During plan period, the pits will be formed amounting to 44013.3 m2 of surface area. The

maximum rainfall recorded in the area is 1405 mm. Based on this, the maximum accumulation

of water in a year would be 61838.26 m3. Out of this 15% of water impounded in pit would be

percolated in below ground & evaporation. Thus, quantity of water that requires pumping

amount to 52562.52 m3. The pit water during rainy season will be collected in the mine sump

and will be utilised for dust suppression and plantation in the mine lease area. The excess

water will be pumped to the settling tank located on surface. This water after proper settling,

will be supplied to the nearby farmers for irrigation purposes.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

The excavated Over Burden will be kept on the surface at earmarked places as per the DGMS

guidelines & requirement. The OB would be utilized for the purpose of backfilling.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source

The required quantity of electricity (52 KW) will be sourced from Maharashtra State Electricity

Board (MSEB).

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons

including home oustees, land oustees and landless labour (A brief outline to be given)

It is an existing mine and the expansion will not involve any increased mine lease area and as

such no rehabilitation and resettlement is involved.




8. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for

the project will be given)

This is an existing mine. The mining lease for 30 years period valid upto 07.04.2033 has been

granted by Govt. of Maharashtra for mining of Manganese.

The mine is in operation since May 2003.The salient mining parameters of this project are

given below:

1. Total Mineral Reserve (ROM) as on 31.03.2018 342756 Te

a.) Proved category Manganese ore 342756 Te

2. Annual Production

a.) Manganese Ore 24,592 TPA

3. Reserve blocked in Pit slope & 7.5m mining limit 31464 Te

4. Net Manganese ore Mineral Reserve (ROM) 311292 Te

5. Life of Mine 13 Years

(ii) Estimated project cost and along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the

project

Project Cost Calculation

Project Cost A) Fixed assets: Incurred in Rs Lac.

1) Mines workshop ……………………… 5.0

2) Mine office, furniture ……………………5.0

3) Mines Rest Room …………………… 2.0

4) Mine’s other structures Like First ………………… 5.0

Aid room & amenities as per Mines Rule --------------------------------------------- Sub Total 17.0

B) Plant & Machinery

1) Mining Machineries ……………………… 10.00

(Production on the basis of Tonnage to be out sourced)

2) Plant: crushing, screening ……………………… 10.00

-------------------------------------------------------- Sub Total 10.00




C) Working Capital ……………………………. 100.00

------------------------------------ Sub Total 100.00

D) Pre-production expenditure

Environment clearance For enhanced production ……………………….. 50.00 ---------------------- Sub Total 50.00

E) Total Project Cost …………………. 0177.00

Means of Finance

i) Promoters Contribution: ……………………….. 177.00

ii) Term loan from Banks: …………………………….. 0.00

-------------------------- Rs. 177.00 Lac

Cost of Production in Rs per tonne : Rs. 2700

Average net profit =93.63 – 17.7 = Rs 75.93 lac

I) Internal Rate of Return (IRR);

Net Profit 75.93 lac IRR = .................. ……… ……………X100 =42.89% Investment 177.00 lac

Cash Flows: Net Profit+ depreciation= 75.93+1.80= Rs 77.73 lac

a. Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities :The proposed yearly

expenditure on environment activities are shown below :

S.

No.

Description of item Capital Cost

(Rs. in lakh)

Recurring cost

(Rs. in lakh)

1 Air Pollution Control -

Water sprinkling

8.0

2.00

2 Water Pollution Control

Diesel Pumps

Settling tank, Garland Drains, etc.

3.50

3.00

0.50

0.10

3 Environmental Monitoring ------- 3.65

4 Plantation & Maintenance 1000 plants @ Rs. 50/plant 0.50 0.50

5 Rain Water Harvesting structures in nearby village 0.50 0.20




6 Occupational Health & Safety Measures 1.25 0.40

7 Socio-economic welfare activities in nearby villages - 2.00

8. Wildlife Conservation Plan 20.00 3.50

Total 36.75 12.85

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

Financial & social benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people including

tribal population if any in the area

This expansion project would on one hand provide direct additional employment to about 71

nos. Skilled, Semi-Skilled and Unskilled persons which will be mostly sourced from nearby

villages and indirect employment to several others. The initiative of project proponent in the

form of CSR in Kothulna and Kirnapur nearest villages will on the other hand improve/

strengthen the existing basic facilities mainly medical and infrastructure development which

will play proactive role in enhancing the earnings and quality of life.

The overall impact on the locality due to this expansion project will be positive.

DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

Sr.

No.

Particulars Details

1. Project Location Gut No. 65 & 67, Kirnapur Village, Saoner Tehsil, Nagpur District,

Maharashtra State

Mine Lease area (23.67 ha)

2. Latitude/Longitude Boundary Pi l lars

Longitude Latitude

BP – 01 79 0 01’26.839”E 210 24’49.178”N

BP - 02 79 0 01’28.312”E 210 24’49.331”N

BP – 03 79 0 01’27.662”E 210 24’50.997”N

BP - 04 79 0 01’32.804”E 210 24’54.177”N

BP – 05 79 0 01’32.828”E 210 24’54.958”N

BP - 06 79 0 01’40.248”E 210 24’54.208”N

BP – 07 79 0 01’40.027”E 210 24’53.775”N

BP – 08 79 0 01’40.734”E 210 24’53.500”N

BP – 09 79 0 01’44.827”E 210 24’53.003”N

BP – 10 79 0 01’46.002”E 210 24’53.006”N

BP – 11 79 0 01’47.762”E 210 24’53.357”N

BP – 12 79 0 01’49.750”E 210 24’53.618”N

BP – 13 79 0 01’50.120”E 210 24’54.453”N

BP – 14 79 0 01’50.061”E 210 24’55.323”N

BP – 15 79 0 01’49.158”E 210 24’56.460”N

BP – 16 79 0 01’45.976”E 210 24’57.844”N

BP – 17 79 0 01’45.213”E 210 24’57.956”N




Sr.

No.

Particulars Details

BP – 18 79 0 01’36.762”E 210 25’00.770”N

BP – 19 79 0 01’27.301”E 210 25’05.134”N

BP – 20 79 0 01’16.936”E 210 25’04.265”N

BP – 21 79 0 01’16.408”E 210 24’59.381”N

BP – 22 79 0 01’18.439”E 210 24’59.327”N

BP – 23 79 0 01’20.063”E 210 24’57.103”N

BP – 24 79 0 01’22.224”E 210 24’50.204”N

BP – 25 79 0 01’22.762”E 210 24’52.133”N

BP – 26 79 0 01’26.664”E 210 24’50.536”N

3. Location covered in

Toposheet No

55O/3

4. Climatic Conditions IMD data,Nagpur (1971-2000)

Avg. Ambient air temp 8.6o C to 45.3 o C

Annual rainfall 1091.3 mm

5. Site elevation

above Mean Sea

Level

The highest contour 390 amsl on the northwestern side and the

topography is gradually sloping towards southern side with 320

amsl.

6. Land use at the

proposed project

site

Existing mine

7. Site topography Mining lease area is on the southern slopes of three hilloks running

almost east- west direction on the north lease boundary.

The highest reconstructed contour is 390 mRL on the hilly northern

side and the topography is gradually sloping towards Southern

direction having surface RL of 320 mRL.

Drainage of the area is controlled by a seasonal gullies and streams

which ultimately flows in to the adjoining nallah towards north east

of the area and joins Kanhan River.

8. Nearest roadway NH 69 – 7.3 KM, SSW

SH 249 ~ 0.41 Km N

9. Nearest Railway

Stn.

Patansaongi Railway Station ~ 7.70 KM, S

10. Nearest Railway

line

Central Railway Line connecting –– Nagpur Chhindwara

11. Nearest Air Port Nagpur ~33.43 KM, S

12. Nearest

village/major town

Kothulna Village ~ 0.50 km, E

Saoner Town ~ 10.1 km, SW

13. Hills/valleys Few hills in the N and NE direction




Sr.

No.

Particulars Details

14. Ecologically

sensitive zone

Notified ESZ of Mansingdeo WLS is 3.36 km (N) from ML area & core

boundary of Mansingdeo WLS is 7.00 km (N) from ML area.

15. Nearest

Reserved/Protected

forests

Sitagondi Reserve Forest: 4.5 Km, N

Saleghat Reserve Forest: 8.5 Km ENE.

16. Historical/tourist

places

None within 10 km radius area

17. Nearest Industries Kothulna Manganese Ore Mine (Adjacent West)

18. Nearest water

bodies

Kanhan River: 0.80 Km S

Kolar Nadi: 7.5 km S

19. Seismic zone The area is not known for these natural hazards. Seismically, this

area is categorized under Zone-II as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002.

Hence, seismically the site is a stable zone.

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