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Executive Summary for 15.30ha Khomarha White Clay, Ochre & Laterite mine (14000 MTPA) of M/s K.I. Agrawal, Satna (MP) 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. PREAMBLE Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization, and play an important role in the present phase of the national economy and overall development of the nation. India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces 89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals. Life Indices: Some Important non-fuel Minerals S. No. Mineral/Ore/Metal Recoverable reserves estimated as on 1.4.2000 ( Based on exploration/prospecting) Life Index (years) . . Figure in million tonnes unless otherwise specified 1 2 3 1 Bauxite 2462* 211 2 Copper metal (tonnes) 5297,000 80 3 Lead metal (tonnes)) 2381,000 45 4 Zinc metal (tonnes) 9707,000 45 5 Gold metal (tonnes) 68* Not Estimated 6 Iron ore 13460* 131 7 Chromite Ore 97 46 8 Magnesite 245* 542 9 Manganese Ore 167* 47 10 Limestone 75679* 254 11 Phosphorite (Rock Phosphate) 142 79 12 Sillimanite 516* Very large II Garnet 52* 90 16 Kyanite ( tonnes) 2817000* 265 17 Dolomite 4387* 438 18 Diamond (Thousand carats) 982* 19 * Recoverable reserves estimated as on 1.4.1995. Estimates as on 1.4.2000 under preparation. M/s K.I. Agrawal is Lessee firm & the firm is partnership firms with all three partners are Indian National. The firm is in the field of Mining and

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Executive Summary for 15.30ha Khomarha White Clay, Ochre & Laterite mine

(14000 MTPA) of M/s K.I. Agrawal, Satna (MP)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. PREAMBLE

Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization, and

play an important role in the present phase of the national economy and

overall development of the nation.

India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces 89

minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and

22 minor minerals.

Life Indices: Some Important non-fuel Minerals

S. No.

Mineral/Ore/Metal Recoverable reserves estimated as on 1.4.2000

( Based on exploration/prospecting)

Life Index (years)

. . Figure in million tonnes unless otherwise specified

1 2 3

1 Bauxite 2462* 211

2 Copper metal (tonnes)

5297,000 80

3 Lead metal (tonnes)) 2381,000 45

4 Zinc metal (tonnes) 9707,000 45

5 Gold metal (tonnes) 68* Not Estimated

6 Iron ore 13460* 131

7 Chromite Ore 97 46

8 Magnesite 245* 542

9 Manganese Ore 167* 47

10 Limestone 75679* 254

11 Phosphorite (Rock Phosphate)

142 79

12 Sillimanite 516* Very large

II Garnet 52* 90

16 Kyanite ( tonnes) 2817000* 265

17 Dolomite 4387* 438

18 Diamond (Thousand carats)

982* 19

* Recoverable reserves estimated as on 1.4.1995. Estimates as on 1.4.2000 under preparation.

M/s K.I. Agrawal is Lessee firm & the firm is partnership firms with all

three partners are Indian National. The firm is in the field of Mining and

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Executive Summary for 15.30ha Khomarha White Clay, Ochre & Laterite mine

(14000 MTPA) of M/s K.I. Agrawal, Satna (MP)

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marketing of mineral such as White Clay, Ochre and Laterite Mine etc

since long time. Details of name and address of partners are given below:

1. Shri Badri Prasad S/o Shri Moolchand Agrawal, VPO Jaitwara, Dist.

Satna (MP)

2. Shri Mahesh Prasad S/o Shri Moolchand Agrawal (Nominated

Owner) VPO Jaitwara, Dist. Satna (MP)

3. Shri Durga Prasad S/o Shri Moolchand Agrawal, VPO Jaitwara, Dist.

Satna (MP)

Agreement of lease was executed on 21/07/1998 for a period of 20 years.

Thus lease period is 21/07/1998 to 20/07/2018. Date of opening of mine

is 10/12/1998 and this mine is still running.

15.30 Ha of mining lease area is located in Khomarha Village, Amarpatan

Tehsil, under Satna District (MP), which includes khasara number 751,

752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 762, 763 & 764 (15.30Ha).

The above land use is non-forest govt. Revenue land.

In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to ongoing

mining activity and to have a tool of environment management, M/s K.I.

Agrawal has submitted the Rapid Environment Impact Assessment study

report for mining project.

2. LOCATION

The applied area of Khomarha (15.30 ha) confined to the part of

Vindhyachal plateau which is situated on the northeast part of the State of

MP. The applied area is located in Amarpatan Taluka of Satna district in

Madhya Pradesh.

District/State Taluka Village Khasara No Area in acres

Satna (MP) Amarpatan Khomarha 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756,

757, 758, 759, 760, 762, 763 & 764

15.30 Ha

Total 15.30 Ha

The ML area is located in Survey of India Toposheet No. 63 H/7.

Geographically, the mine is located between the following coordinates:

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Executive Summary for 15.30ha Khomarha White Clay, Ochre & Laterite mine

(14000 MTPA) of M/s K.I. Agrawal, Satna (MP)

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Latitude 24o16’32” North

Longitude 81o15’54” East

Altitude 354-342

3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

The applied area of Khomarha mine(15.30 heat) under reference is in

North east side of Khomarha Main village temple and primary school. This

is mostly waste land having lateritic out corp. Three seasonal water

channels pass from the area, which drain rainwater during the rainy

season. Few huts and one dug well are located in southwestern part of the

area. Three stacks of mineral are there placed west of the working pit.

Plantation of few Eucalyptus plants is there in western part of the area.

The topsoil and shrubs and bushes cover area. River Son (8 Km South)

forms the main drainage feature of the area.

Details of Project Settings

S. No. Particulars Details

1 Latitude 24o16’32”

2 Longitude 81o15’54”

3 Height above mean sea level 354-342 AMSL

4 Nearest City Beohari about 32 km and Govindgarh 26 km in North direction

5 Nearest Railway Station Beohari - 32 Km

6 Nearest Airport Khajuraho located at about 176 km from the mines by road.

7 Nearest Highway State highway Beohari to Govindgarh

8 Nearest Village Khomarha is 1.0km

9 Hills/Valley No

10 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and sanctuary

11 Reserve Forest Govindgarh RF-4km -N

12 Historical Place No

13 Nearest River/ Nalla Son River – S- 8 km Marhawal Nadi– EN

14 Annual Climatic Conditions Max. Temperature – 47.5oC Minm Temperature – 9.0 oC Avg. Rainfall–1600-1800 mm RH (%) – 100% -7%

4. TRANSPORT

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The applied area is approachable by all weather roads from Satna & Rewa.

Beohari to Govindgarh state road passes from Khomarha, which is located

at a distance of 32 Km from Beohari. The Nearest PWD rest house is in

Beohari 32 km south of the area. Nearest Railway station Beohari is 32

km situated on Katni-Singroli broad section of west central railway. Village

Khomarha is 1.0 m southwest of the area. Area falls in jurisdiction of

police station Govindgarh, 26 km north of the area. Schooling facility, post

office facility, medical facility, telegrams and telephone facility are

available in village Khomarha, 1.0km southwest of the area. Nearest

Airport facility is in Khajuraho 176 km.

5. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)

The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent on its

location with respect to Human settlements, meteorological conditions,

ambient air quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest land etc.

Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological

control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and

finally through effective environmental management of the operating

mines. Keeping in view the likely impacts of mines on environment, this

Rapid environment impact assessment report has been prepared for

submission to State Pollution Control Board and Ministry for Environment

and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the proposed expansion of production.

6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

6.1 RESERVES

Method of Estimation of Reserve:-

Though the mining plan was approved for white clay and reserves of white

clay was estimated in the approved mining plan. But during the mining

existence of laterite and traces of ochre was noticed in the area.

Agreement of lease was executed for white clay, laterite and ochre. In

light of past mining reserves of white clay, laterite and ochre is estimated.

Area was divided in to blocks named as block A & B. Thus about 1.9020ha

area was considered mineralized area for which reserves of white clay

were estimated by graphical method in to proved, probable and possible

category as per mining plan. Recovery of mineral was taken 75% by

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volume remaining 25% volume was waste in the form of murrum. Bulk

density of white clay was 2.1 tonnes per cubic meter. Details of reserves

are mentioned below as per mining plan:

Category Reserves of white clay in MT

Proved 104849

Probable 52424

Possible 97358

Total 2546341

Depletion of Reserves during the period of mining plan

Production achieved during the period of mining plan is depletion of

mineral reserves from the geological reserves.

Date of opening of mine is 10-12-1998 accordingly mining operations

commence from 98-99.

Production details of last 7years

Year Production in MT

White clay Ochre Laterite

98-99 4700 105 Nil

99-2000 10035 390 10

2000-01 12100 Nil Nil

01-02 15300 Nil 1250

02-03 10620 205 9408.040

03-04 10975 70 3574.390

04-05 4845 80 1852.570

Additional reserves established

In the approved mining plan, reserves of minerals was estimated based

on the exploration carried out as on date of preparation of approved

mining plan by taking 1.9020ha area which is increased to 4.9675ha,

based on exposures of mineral seen in the working pit and in adjoining

area by taking the lateral influence of working pit. Reserves of mineral are

estimated freshly by taking influence of pits excavated during the period

of mining plan.

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About 4.9675ha area is considered as mineralized area. Reserves of white

clay, Ochre and laterite are estimated in proved category only. Full

thickness of mineral is proved in working pit therefore reserves of mineral

are estimated in proved category only. Three meter thickness of laterite is

considered and about 18 meter thickness of white clay with traces of

ochre is taken. Recovery of laterite is about 20% and remaining 80%

volume is considered as waste in the form of murrum, which exist as

capping over the white clay. Recovery of white clay is 74% volume with

traces of ochre amounting about 1% by volume. Remaining 25% volume

considered as waste in the form of murrum. Bulk density of laterite is

2.7tonnes per cubic meter and bulk density of white clay and ochre is

2.1tonnes per cubic meter.

Thus reserve of mineral are estimated for 4.9675ha area mineralized

area, remaining 10.3325ha area considered as unexplored area.

Laterite (Proved)

About 1 to 1.5 m thickness of laterite is seen in the TP-1 located in north

western part of the area, about equal depth wise thickness is considered

below the floor of pit, accordingly 3m thickness of laterite is taken in the

proved category within the mineralized area.

White clay and Ochre

About 18m thickness of mineral is proved in the existing working pit A

which is considered for estimation of proved reserve within the

mineralized area. Along with white clay traces of ochre are seen

amounting about 1%.

Details of reserves of white clay, laterite and ochre are mentioned below:

Reserves of Laterite

Category Area in Ha

Thickness in m

Volume in m3

Murrum waste 80%

Laterite 20% m3

Laterite in tonnes

Ore depleted in T

Left reserves in T

Proved 4.9675 3 149025 119220 29805 80474 13973 66501

Reserves of white clay and ochre

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Category

Area in Ha

Thickness in m

Volume in m3

Murrum waste 25%

Volume of minerals in m3

Tonnage of minerals

Ore depleted in T

Left reserves in T

Clay 74%

Ochre 1%

Clay 74%

Ochre 1%

Clay 74%

Ochre 1%

Clay 74%

Ochre 1%

Proved

4.9675

18 894150

223537

661671

8942 1389509

18778

134485

1793 1255024

16985

Minerals Reserves in MT

Laterite 66501

White clay 1255024

Ochre 16985

Total 1338510

Above reserves are geological reserves of the mineral within the lease

area. Mineable reserves are estimated after deducting the reserves

blocked in the benches and 7.5m barrier zone area, from the geological

reserves.

Grade:

White clay and Ochre of the area is of white wash grade and laterite of the

area is of cement grade. The average range of chemical composition of

mineral should be as under

Laterite White Clay

LOI 13.52 4.1

SiO2 12.18 67.90

AI2O3 8.20 18.20

Fe2O3 59.21 6.40

TiO2 6.14 2.8

UD 0.75 0.6

TOTAL 100 100

Mineable reserves and anticipated life of the mine:

Mineable reserves calculated after deducting mineral blocked in barrier

zone areas, and maintaining slope of benches from the total geological

reserves. Mineable reserves are calculated for effective thickness of

proved reserves.

Ore blocked in benches and barrier zone within the lease area are

calculated graphically, slope of benches is considered 45 degree.

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Detail of reserves after deducting the mineral blocked in benches and

mineral blocked in barrier zone from the total geological reserves are

given below:

Mineable reserve for Block - A

Geological reserves in T

Blocked in barrier zone in T

Blocked in benches in T

Category

Lat. Clay Ochre Lat. Clay Ochre Lat. Clay Ochre

Proved 66501 1255024 16985 15552 268531 3629 19950 502009 6794

Left reserves in MT

Laterite White clay Ochre

Total

30999 484484 6562 522045

Therefore total Mineable Reserves (in year 2006) : 522045 T

522045 T @14000 T/year = 37 years

Anticipated life of mine will be: - Life of the mine works out to 37 years

effective from year 2006.

The working of anticipated life of mine is on preliminary studies. After

exploration as proposed in this mining plan, of bed ore deposit and dump

ore deposit, the total reserves are likely to go up and life of mine will

increase accordingly.

6.3 Salient Features of the mine

Salient Feature of the mine

S. No. Particulars Details

1 Type of Mine Open Cast

2 Mining Lease Area 15.30Ha

3. Mineable Area 4.9675 Ha for Block A

4. Existing Pits & Quarries 0.8715 Ha

5. Existing Dumps Nil

6. Infrastructure and road 0.06

7. Plantation 0.42Ha (200no.)

8. Barren Land 13.9485 Ha

9. Geological Reserve 1338510.00 tonnes

10. Mineable Reserve (Proved Category)

522045T

11. Method of mining Manual

12. Ultimate Depth of Mining in lease period

14.5mbgl (327.5mRL)

13. Ultimate Pit Slope 45o

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14. Present capacity of mines 14000 tonnes per annum

15. Expected Life of Mines 37 years (from 2006)

16. Lease Period 20 year (1998-2018)

17. Thickness of overburden

Minimum 0.5 m

Maximum 1.0 m

Average 0.5 m

18. Existing mode to transportation of White Clay, Ochre & Laterite

Road

19 Area to be covered under dumps in

lease period

Nil

20 Area to be reclaimed by lease

period end

0.2262ha

21 Area to be covered under plantation by lease period end

0.9+ 0.2262=1.1262ha

22 Altitude (elevation) 354-342m

23 Ground water table

Monsoon period 2 m bgl (340mRL)

Dry month 4 m bgl (338mRL)

6.4 Mining Method

a) Existing mining operations are being carried out by open cast manual

method of mining, using hand tools such as chisel, Hammer, crowbar

and spades etc. Lifting of mineral from pit floor to loading point is

being done manually. Truck/ dumper are doing dispatch of minerals to

various destinations. So far one working pit (115x75x15-20m.) has

been developed in northern part of the area.

Production:

The production of White Clay, Ochre and Laterite achieved during the

1998 to 2005 period is given below:

Production detail of Last seven years

Year Production in MT

White clay Ochre Laterite

98-99 4700 105 Nil

99-2000 10035 390 10

2000-01 12100 Nil Nil

01-02 15300 Nil 1250

02-03 10620 205 9408.040

03-04 10975 70 3574.390

04-05 4845 80 1852.570

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(A) The mining activity for Bed ore deposit will consist of: -

1) Removal of overburden, soil & waste rocks to the dumpsites.

2) Removal of mined ROM to surface yard for proper breaking,

sizing, sorting.

3) Preparing grade wise stacks of ore for delivery.

4) De-watering of the working pits

5) The average angle of dip is 45 degrees.

b) Future Planning: Mining operations were commenced from 10-12-98,

accordingly three years period is passes after the rest of the two-year

period of subsequent scheme of mining. Thus mining operation is

proposed for the next two years period.

Proposed mining will be carried out by open cast manual mining

method using hand tools such as spades, hammer, crowbar chisel etc.

Thus existing method of mining will be continued.

Proposal of mining is suggested along the northern part of the pit A.

Northern face of pit A will be extended towards north for the

production of mineral white clay and ochre. Though the Laterite is

there in the lease agreement but at the location where the proposal of

mining is given, negligible to nil quantity of Laterite is there, hence

proposal of production of Laterite is not given. Thus during the

proposed mining, production of white clay and ochre will be achieved.

Recovery percentage of mineral is anticipated based on the excavation

carried out during the past period, thus recovery of white clay will be

74% by volume recovery of ochre will be 1% which exist as traces,

along with white clay remaining 25% volume will generate as waste in

the from of murrum.

Dumps of topsoil will be placed in northern battier zone area. Murrum

waste generated from second and third bench will be utilized for

already excavated western barrier zone area of pit A. mine waste

generated along with white clay and ochre will be utilized for

reclamation of already excavated eastern barrier zone area of pit A.

Garland drain and retaining wall be made along the proposed soil

dump, proper slope of dump will be maintained which will provide

stabilization to dumps. Plantation of 10 trees per year will be done in

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eastern barrier zone area mineral is soft in nature therefore blasting is

not required for proposed mining.

6.4.1 Year wise development / production for the first five years: -

Proposal of mining is given covering the 3250m2 area along the northern

face of pit A. During the fourth year about 1300m2 area will be developed

the northern part of Pit A, during the fifth year 1950m2 area towards north

in continuation of area developed in fourth year. During the fourth and

fifth year, one development bench of 1m height in soil and two

development benches each of 1.5m height in murrum waste will be made.

Three production benches will be made in mineral. The figures are

rounded of the nearest zero.

Year wise development for the first two years

Year Development in Soil cum

Development in Waste rock cum

Total Development Cu. m.

1 1300 4059 5359

2 1950 5535 7485

Total 3250 9594 12844

Year wise Production on the basis of year wise development and sections,

the production anticipated is as under

Year wise production for the first two years

GRADED 75 % MT

Year Ore zone Excavation in m3

Mine waste 25 % cum

White clay 74%

Ochre 1%

White clay 74%

Ochre 1%

1 6777 1695 5038 74 10570 142

2 6912 1823 5418 79 11378 153

Total 12689 3518 10456 153 21948 295

(Out of total production of white clay 74 % and ochre 1% will be readily

marketable & about 25% will be mineralized rejects & other waste

consisting of siliceous impurities, waste intercalations, mining loss etc.)

6.5 Proposed Rate of Production

It will be about 14000 tonnes per year of saleable ore for full year after

complete development of the mines.

6.6 Post Land Use Plan for Mining Lease Area of 15.30 Ha

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Land use of lease area

Items Existing At the end of

2nd year

At the end of

lease period

Total Mineable area (for Block A)

4.9675 ha

Mineable Reserve 522045 tonnes 499802 tonnes 359802 tonnes

Ultimate depth of mining

15-20 (one old pit)

8.5 14.5m

Ultimate pit slope 450 450 450

Area under dumps Nil 0.2877Ha Nil

Area under pits 0.8715ha 1.0903ha 1.6453ha

Overburden quantity

Nil 16362cum 25370 cum

Area to be reclaimed

Nil 0.1062ha 0.2262ha

Infrastructure & Road

0.0045 0.0045ha 0.01ha

Plantation 0.4200 0.018ha 1.1262ha

6.7 Loading

Loading of ore will be done manually to the trolley/trucks and will be

sending to the end users. The overburden will be removed and stacked in

a place in the surface. Subsequently it will be manually loaded to the

tipper for onward dumping to the predetermined space in the lease

boundary.

6.8 Hauling/Transport

The ore will be transported to the sorting yards by means of tubs on

tracks.

6.9 Blasting

Mineral is soft in nature and so far blasting & drilling is not adopted and

will not require for proposed mining.

6.10 Mine Drainage

About three seasonal water channels are there in the area, drains rain

water either sides during the rainy season. Proposed mining will not cause

adverse effect on seasonal water channels. No prominent surface water

course exist in the area therefore there will be no effect of mining on

water regime.

Area falls in moderate ground water potential zone. Depth of ground

water level is seen at RL 340m, proposal of mining is given up to RL

335.5m in mining scheme and up to 327.5mRL in lease period, thus

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seepage of ground water will take place in to working pit, also rain water

may get accumulated in to working pit which dried after some time

naturally. Water accumulated in to working pit will be dewatered using

5HP pump having capacity to lift 10000liter/Hr. Drain water will pass

through the settling tank thus heavy particle will settle before discharge of

drain water thus siltation of agricultural fields will be avoided up to some

extent. Settling tank proposed towards north west of the working pit A.

6.11 Solid Waste Management

During the past mining generation of sub grade mineral is not seen hence

it is anticipated that no sub grade mineral will be generate during the

proposed mining.

Top soil, murrum waste and mine waste generated during the past mining

was used for maintenance of mine road and approach road. Thus no

existing dump lies in the area.

During the proposed mining about 3250cum top soil, 9594cum murrum

waste and 3518cum 25% mine waste along with white clay will generate.

Top soil will be place in the form of one dump for each year in northern

barrier zone. Garland drain and retaining wall will be made along the soil

and waste dumps, it will avoid the run off of loose particle. Mine waste will

be used for reclamation of already excavated barrier zone area.

During the lease period about 11393cum waste along with laterite and

about 8031cum mine waste along with white clay will generate, same will

be used for reclamation purpose. During the lease period about 5400cum

top soil will generate which will be used for reclamation purpose. Area

reclaimed using mine waste will be covered by the top soil reclamation.

Detail of soil dump:

Year

Quantity in m3

Length in m Width in m Height in m

Angle of slope

Location Dump no

Top Bottom Top Bottom

4th 1300 123 164 5 7 1.5 35 North SD-4

5th 1950 185 247 5 7 1.5 35 North SD-5

6.12 Resource Requirement

The present proposal is of existing mining activity at mining lease area of

15.30 ha at village Khomarha tehsil Amarpatan, district Satna, MP. For

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efficient operation of the Mines all necessary utilities will be made

available, a brief description of the same is given below:

a) Storage facility

It is proposed to provide adequate storage facilities for the excavated

mineral, explosives and waste dumps, which is generated/used during

mining process. Proposed excavated minerals and waste dumps will be

kept in the proposed mining lease area.

b) Project Cost

Details of expenditure of the project

Project Estimated Cost in Lac of

Rupees

Mining of White Clay, Ochre & Laterite

16.81

c) Electric system

MP State Electricity Board is making the power requirement for the

project.

d) Water Supply

The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 6 KL per day for

consumption of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of water will

be taken from the ground water. The details of water balance of existing

/proposed mining project are given below:

WATER BALANCE OF MINING PROJECT

Process Total

a) Mine Site

Dust suppression 4000 lit 5000 lit

Green Belt 1000 lit 1000 lit

b) Domestic

Drinking & Toilet 1000 lit 1000 lit

Total (A + B) 6000 lit 7000 lit

Waste water Generation From Domestic Uses 600liter 700liter

e) Land Requirement

S. No. Khasara No. Area in Ha.

Ownership/Type Occupancy

1 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756,

757, 758, 759, 760, 762, 763,

764

15.30 Govt. Non-forest waste Land

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f) Implementation Period

It is planned to start the mine after environmental clearance.

h) Employment Potential

The mining establishment present opportunities of employment to various

posts under various cadres’ viz. management, supervisory, skilled

workmen, semi skilled workmen and unskilled workmen beside casual

workmen.

Employment Potential

1 Part time Mining Engg. 1 No.

2 Mining mate 1 No.

3. Time keeper 1 No

4 store men –cum First Aider 1 No.

5 Mali & Watchman 1No.

6 Un Skilled labour 45 No.

7 No. of working days 300

8 Targeted annual production 14000 tonnes/annum

9 No. of per shift per day One shift

7. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO

7.1 Climate

This is a meteorological observatory in the district at Satna and the

records of this observatory may be taken as fairly representative of the

conditions prevailing in the district in general.

The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is as

below:

• Temperature: There is a steady increase of temperature after

February. May is the hottest month with the mean daily Maximum

temperature at 42.3°C and the mean daily minimum at 27.2°C. On

individual days during the summer season the day temperature may

go above 47.5°C.

• Relative Humidity: During the monsoon season relative humidity

generally exceeds 82 percent. The air becomes drive after the

withdrawal of the southwest monsoon. The driest part of the year is

the summer season when in the afternoon’s relative humidity is less

then 25 percent.

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• Rainfall: Monsoon in the area comes from south-westerly winds. The

average annual rainfall based on the last 10-year IMD data, was

observed to be 1600-1800 mm. The monsoon sets in the month of

June and continues till mid observed in the evenings, with clear

mornings. During the monsoon season, both in the mornings and

evenings, the skies were found to be clouded.

• Cloud: 30 years average data reveal that maximum cloud cover was

observed around 7.8 oktas in the month of July, august. Whereas

cloud cover was observed around 2 (in oktas) in the month of

November, December, January, February and March.

The details of Temperature, Relative Humidity, Rainfall and Cloud

cover and wind speed /direction during study period are shown in the

Table no. 3.2

• Wind Pattern: Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout

the year. Winds were light and moderate particularly during the

morning hours. While during the afternoon hours the winds were

stronger. During the southwest monsoon winds blow from directions

between southwest and northwest. In the rest of the year winds are

often from directions between north, northwest and southeast.

• Wind Patterns during study period : The predominant directions of

wind were observed from NW, SW and N.

7.2 AIR QUALITY

To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were conducted.

Air sampling stations were established at eight (8) locations around the

proposed mining area to assess the background air pollution levels.

COMPARISON OF AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB NORMS

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 CPCB Norms

Indl. &

Mixed used

area

Residen

tial &

Rural

Area

15th March To 14th Jun,2008

SPM Concentration

Average 115.83

111.08

103.37

117.41

119.41

142.20

131.58

132.87

500

200

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Maximum 136 138 120 136 140 166 140 148

Minimum 96 90 88 100 96 102 108 106

RPM Concentration

Average 51.33 56.92 48.25 61.91 60 68.16 73.83 71.16

Maximum 66 72 62 78 80 90 92 92

Minimum 36 42 40 46 40 48 52 42

150 100

SO2 Concentration

Average 7.59 8.4 7.81 9.33 9.19 10.48 11.13 11.47

Maximum 8.8 9.6 8.4 11.4 10.1 11.8 12.4 12.8

Minimum 6.4 7.24 7.1 8.6 8.2 9.1 10.4 9.9

120

80

NOX Concentration

Average 5.76 9.7 8.62 13.71 10.51 14.09 13.89 14.55

Maximum 6.9 10.6 9.3 15.2 13.4 15.3 15.9 16.2

Minimum 5 8.8 8.1 12.9 9.2 12.9 12.6 13.2

120

80

7.3 NOISE LEVEL

Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as

ambient air monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to establish

present scenario which shall be described as follows.

� All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB for

industrial and commercial area.

� Main source of noise are traffic movements.

7.4 WATER QUALITY

Surface Water

It has been observed that there are two perennial river exits in the entire

study area. In addition, most of the water bodies are dry during the

summer months excluding those water bodies (worked out quarries),

which are situated in the study area. These water bodies are filled with

rainwater and seepage/discharge water from abandoned mine works.

The Surface water bodies in the study area are mainly Son River, which is

flowing, in South direction at about 8 km and Marhawal Nadi, which is

flowing in Northeast direction at about 6km from the lease area. The

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water from Son River and Marhawal Nadi are used for domestic as well as

drinking purpose.

The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the

parameters. The dissolved oxygen levels range between 5.1 to 5.8 mg/l,

Total Hardness ranges from 92 to142 mg/l; BOD levels are as ND. The

heavy metal content has been observed within the limit. The analysis of

the sample indicates that the organic pollution of River is insignificant. The

physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the parameters

are well within the prescribed limits of IS: 2296.

Ground Water

Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water

resources. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation purposes.

Ground Water quality analysis was carried out at 5 locations and the

frequency of sampling was once /month/station. Ground water samples

were examined for physico-chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological

parameters in order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities

on ground water. The samples were collected and analysed as per the

procedures specified in “standard Methods for the examination of water &

Wastewater” published by American Public Health association (APHA). pH

in ground water sample was observed to be in the range 8.1 to 8.4 while

conductivity was observed in the range of 440-585 µmohos/cm. The

value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of 143-188

mg/l and 157 to 192 mg/l respectively. Whereas heavy metal was found

to be within the limit.

The physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the

parameters were well within the prescribed limits of IS: 10500.

7.5 SOIL QUALITY

Five locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected for soil

sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from three

different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface and

homogenized. The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and

chemical characteristics. For general characterisation of soil a few random

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samples from the study area to the depth of about 15 cm were collected.

Soil samples so collected were brought to the laboratory for analysis.

Physical characteristics of soil samples are delineated through specific

parameters, viz., particle size distribution, texture, bulk density, porosity

and water holding capacity. The predominant texture of soil in study area

is sandy clay.

Regular cultivation practices increase the bulk density of soil, thus

inducing compaction. This results in reduction in water percolation rate

and penetration of root through soil. The bulk density of soil in the region

is in the range of 1.26-1.34 g/cm3, which is considered as moderate.

Soil porosity is a measure of air filled pore spaces and gives information

about movement of gases, inherent moisture, and development of root

system and strength of soil. The water holding capacity and porosity of

soil are in the range of 35.8-40.6% and 32.4-42.4%.

7.6 FLORA AND FAUNA

The applied area is mostly barren waste land with bushes and shrubs.

There are several Sal trees in the lower side of the small valleys and nalla

banks. A part of Govindgarh reserve forest is found north of the applied

area at 4km distance.

Agriculture is mainly concerned with following crops. Only rain fed crops

are grown in buffer zone. Core Zone is barren waste land with laterite

exposures.

Maize, Kodo, Rice, Gram, Tuar, Masoor, Alsi, Mustard and coarse paddy

etc.

Fauna

Local Fauna include the following:-

Earthworm, Black ant, Cricket, White ant pet ant, butterflies, Centripedes,

Snail, Snack Peock, House Crow Koel and Indian Myna etc. Wild life has

been reported in forest area. Wild Animals like Bear has been reported to

visit the applied area now and then.

7.7 LAND USE PATTERN

Present landuse pattern of the 15.30hectares mining lease area is as

given below:

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Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease Area

Items Existing At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

Total Mineable area 4.9675 ha

Mineable Reserve 522045 tonnes 499802 tonnes 359802 tonnes

Ultimate depth of

mining

15-20 (one old

pit)

8.5 14.5m

Ultimate pit slope 450 450 450

Area under dumps Nil 0.2877Ha Nil

Area under pits 0.8715ha 1.0903ha 1.6453ha

Overburden quantity

Nil 16362cum 25370 cum

Area to be reclaimed

Nil 0.1062ha 0.2262ha

Infrastructure & Road

0.0045 0.0045ha 0.01ha

Plantation 0.4200 0.018ha 1.1262ha

The study area covers about 6338 ha. For computation of the land use

pattern in the study area based on the village-wise land-use data given in

the census records, the geographical area of all settlements covered

within the study area, though many villages in the peripheries of the

circular study area are partially covered. Perfect delineation and

quantification of land uses for the partially covered parts of villages of the

study area is not possible, hence the entire village area is considered for

the study, irrespective of its coverage within the village boundary.

The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under

cultivation, culturable waste and the area not available for cultivation. The

land under cultivation is further sub-divided into two types viz. irrigated

and un-irrigated.

Land-use Pattern in the Study Area

S. N. Particulars Study Area

(ha)

Percentage

Coverage

1. Forest Land 588 9.28

2. Land under Cultivation

a) Irrigated Land 474 7.48

b) Un irrigated Land 3436 54.21

3. Culturable Waste Land 865 13.65

4. Area not available for cultivation 975 15.38

Total Area 6338 100

7.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

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The study area comprises of total 22 Villages. These villages fall under

one tehsil – Amarpatan. The demographic details have been abstracted

from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of MP, obtained from Office of

Registrar General India, New Delhi.

The salient features of the study area are as follows:

• Total population of the villages in the study area is 22635

• The total no of household in the study area is 4444

• Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 954

• The literacy rate in the study area is 59.27%

• The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 18.08%

while only 13.76% population is of scheduled caste

• Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e.

41.49% Followed by main workers 69.59% and marginal

workers 31.41%.

ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA

1. Households

2. Population

Male

Female

3. Schedule Tribe

4. Schedule Cast

5. Literacy Rate

6. Occupational Pattern:

(A) Total Working Population

i) Cultivators (% of Total worker)

ii) Agricultural Labors (% of Total worker)

iii) House hold Labors (% of Total worker)

iv) Other Workers (% of Total worker)

(1) Main workers

(% of total Working population )

(2) Marginal Workers

(% of total Working population)

(B) Total Non Working population

7. Sex ratio (No. of female per 1000 male

4444

22635

11582

11053

4092

3114

59.27%

41.49%

33.01%

45.87%

5.66%

15.45%

69.59%

31.41%

58.51%

954

DIFFERENT AMENITIES IN STUDY AREA

1. Total No. of villages 22

2. EDUCATION

Primary Schools

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Middle Schools

Higher Secondary Schools

Sr Secondary School

Degree College

4

2

2

0

3. HEALTH FACILITIES

Hospitals

P.H.Cs & Adl. P.H.Cs

0

10

4. POLICE STATIONS 1

5. POSTAL FACILITIES

Post Offices

Telegraph Offices

02

0

8. IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent

environment. An understanding of the nature and extent of various

impacts is essential in devising the methods and advance planning to

mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore the land to useful conditions.

9. IMPACT EVALUATION

An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in terms of

both quality and quantity by using modified matrix method for crucial

environmental parameters. The environmental impact evaluation of

possible effects as a result of proposed mining area is primarily based on

study of objectives, process, surrounding environment etc. The aspects

such as water, air, land and related issues have been assessed on the

basis of mining operations for similar activity. The environmental impacts

identify the possible relationship of proposed mining operations with

respect to environmental parameters. Their relationship can be beneficial

or adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term,

reversible, irreversible, local or regional. The evaluation of the impact of

proposed activity are presented in Table below

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10. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 Reclamation of Land

Presently mining is being carried out by open cast manual method using

explosive in the mining lease area. The area proposed to be excavated in

at the end of lease period is about 1.6453 Ha. Presently the area covered

by pits and queries is 0.8715 ha. While, the Area covered by the top soil

and waste dumps are about nil because top soil, murrum waste and mine

waste generated during the past mining was used for maintenance of

mine road and approach road. Thus no existing dump lies in the area.

Considering the rate of production, it has been estimated that almost 218

cum of overburden will be generated average on monthly basis.

Reclamation will be done.

Detail of proposed reclamation during mining and lease period are

mentioned below:

Propose reclamation during mining scheme

During the proposed mining about 3250cum top soil, 9594cum murrum

waste and 3518cum 25% mine waste along with white clay will generate.

Proposed reclamation using murrum waste

Year Quantity cum

Area in m2 Height in m Location

4th 4059 30x10=300 14 NE

5th 5535 41x10=410 14 NE

Total 710m2

Proposed reclamation using 25% mine waste

Parameters Weight PIU

Baseline EIU

(a)

Without EMP EIU

(b)

With EMP

EIU (c)

Change EIU

(c-b)

Change EIU

(c-a)

Biological Environment

300 205 186 210 24 +5

Environmental Pollution

450 344 315 346 31 2

Aesthetic 100 78 67 77 10 -1

Human Interest 150 119 111 129 18 10

Grand Total 1000 745.25 674.25 750.25 76 +5

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Year Quantity cum

Area in m2 Height in m Location

4th 1695 22x7.5=165 11.5 NE

5th 1823 25x7.5=178 10.0 NE

Total 352m2

Thus total 1062m2 (0.1062ha) areas reclaim during proposed mining.

Proposed reclamation during lease period

During the lease period about 11393cum waste along with laterite and

about 8031cum mine waste along with white clay will generate, thus

19424cum mine waste will be used for reclamation purpose. Same area

will be reclaimed by top soil (5400cum) generated during the lease period.

Proposed reclamation using murrum waste

Year Quantity cum

Area in m2 Height in m Location

Lease period 19424 30x40=1200 16.0 North eastern part

Total 1200m2

Area to be reclaimed using mine waste 1200m2 (0.12ha)

Proposed reclamation using Top soil

Year Quantity cum

Area in m2 Height in m

Location

Lease period

5400 1200 3.5 Over already reclaimed area using mine waste

Total 1200m2

Thus total 1200m2 (0.12ha) area reclaimed using mine waste will be

covered by top soil reclamation. Thus total 0.2262ha (0.1062+0.12) area

will be reclaimed during lease period.

Excavated area, where backfilling is not feasible, that area will be left as it

is for collection of rainwater. Proposed activity is carried out at shallow

depth. Post mining land use envisaged for following purposes:

1. Area to be covered by dumps - nil

2. Area to be reclaimed - 0.2262ha

3. Area to be rehabilitated by way of afforestation -1.1262 Ha

4. Area to be converted in to water reservoir – 1.4191ha

10.2 Green Belt Development

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The afforestation is carried out in a systematic and scientific manner by

digging pits of 45cm*45cm*45cm manually at the interval 2m*2m*2m.

The details of year wise area mined out, reclaimed and nos. of sapling

planted area as under:

Interval of Mining Operation

Reclaimed Mine Pit Area

Afforestation other than Reclaimed Area

Area (ha)

No. of Saplings

Area (ha)

No. of Saplings

1 to 5 years

- - 0.05 50

5 to 10 years

0.1062 100 0.70 700

10 to the end of the lease period

0.12 150 0.15 150

Total

0.2262 250 0.9 900

An average of 2000trees/ha will be planted as against barren land which

is existed prior to mining operation with in mining leasehold area.

Post plantation cares that will be followed are:

• Fencing of plantation areas

• Using of Cow dung manure and fertilizer like urea and NPK for

batter growth of the sapling

• Pesticides are regularly sprayed to protect the plants form different

insects.

• Regular watering of the plants

• Local species are chosen which can grow easily on the available soil

• Regular watch and ward

10.3 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions

The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on the

socio-economic environment in the study area. There is no village in core

zone and further no displacement is required for the proposed project and

therefore impact will be positive side rather negative. The impacts on the

different components viz employment, housing, educational, and medical

and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health

agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small.

However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity

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(primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these

impacts would be beneficial.

• The project will have a strong positive employment and income

effect, both direct as well as indirect.

• Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side. This will

happen because of (i) better employment opportunities due to this

project and (ii) relatively low agricultural yield through traditional

agricultural practice with monocrops.

• The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of

education among people in study area.

• The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of

demand from food to non-food items if sufficient income is

generated.

• The project is not going to influence the existing traditional

agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve

agricultural production by way of providing additional income to the

farms from supplementary sources.

• People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by way of

creating significant job opportunities along with development of

social infrastructure.

10.4 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining

operation over ambient air environment:

1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over haulage

roads.

2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water shall be

sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded;

3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the haul

road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals. Water

sprinklers shall be installed at the mine haulage road;

4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease

boundary and plantation shall be also done along haul roads.

5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads.

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6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and grass to

prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust emission during

windy days.

In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures shall be

adopted and it is expected to continue in future also:

1. Dust due to drilling shall be minimised by using wet drilling method

like water injection system.

2. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty

atmosphere.

3. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease

4. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be carried

out in order to control emissions;

5. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be practiced

which will help in controlling pollution.

10.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures

The main sources of noise in mining activity are loading equipment, etc.

Following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution:

1. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated;

2. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened;

3. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made and

three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce

propagation of noise;

4. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated for

equipments, which emit high noise levels.

5. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept well

maintained.

6. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads.

7. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided during

nighttime.

8. Unnecessary use of horns by the drivers of the vehicles shall be

avoided.

10.6 Water Pollution Control measures

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Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of water:

1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift accumulated

rain water from working pit.

2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is there

any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of the mine;

3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water collected in

sump is free from any toxic substances.

4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier zone

area to settle heavy particle before discharging water into drain.

5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked

during monsoon.

6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is

minimum.

7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is

hygienic and good sanitation system is available.

11.0 Conclusion

The White Clay, Laterite & Ochre mining project of M/s K.I. Agrawal,

village –Khomarha, Tehsil Amarpatan, Satna District (MP) will be

environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of

pollution control measures to be adopted during the operation activity.

Thus it can be safely stated that the mining activities will not have any

adverse effect on the surroundings, if the proper environmental

management plan is adopted.