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Queries/ Request for Additional Information: Tender Document for Lesliganj Graphite Block - Pre bid conference held on 05.02.2018
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1.
Block Summary of the mineral block Page no. 95/97
Point No. 2 and Point No. 3 describing area and exploration status.
The area is 94.52 ha, out of which mineralised area is 69.52 ha but only 16 bore holes drilled in a single series in which graphite intersection is made at single level only. At G2 level of 100 meter spacing, 16 Bore hole can actually qualify for 1.4 ha not 69.521 ha area. So what is the basis of mineralisation area for 69.52 ha?
Exploration status should be G3. In our view, block actually qualifies for the Composite License not for direct ML, please clarify.
There is no surface controls established to check the continuation of the graphite ore for the intersections made in bore holes up to the surface. Further, to check the depth continuation also there is no drilling of the second level bore holes. Also no geophysical survey have been done, so under such limited exploration status whether the block qualified for G2 level exploration ?
The Graphite Schist Deposit of the area is well exposed on the surface along two different strike directions. So, first level of intersection is already there. We are observing the same Graphite Schist deposit in bore holes at different depth which is the 2nd level of intersection. So, there are two levels of intersection. The exploration status Resource is of G2 level as per Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015.
2.
Block Summary of the mineral block Page no. 96/98,
Under point 5, Trend of mineralised zone, dip is mentioned as 55° to 84° SE, while in part IV A, page no 103, under point no 5 Geology, dip of mineralisation is mentioned westerly. Further, at Page 134, under head surveying, the cross section shown in the topographical cum out crop map geological map is exhibiting the dip of the mineralised band is easterly? Please clarify.
Need to clarify about the dip direction of the strata. Why borehole direction kept easterly?
The discrepancy in the block summary and geological report on dip direction needs to be clarified.
In the mineral block trend of Graphite Schist, mineralization is N-S dipping towards West in the eastern side. However, in western portion, it is NW-SE dipping towards SW. The amount of Dip Varies between 55° & 84° in both cases. Bore hole were planned accordingly. Reference- Geological Report.
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3.
Part IV A,
Volume 2 of
Tender
document,
reporting of
mineral
resources.
(Geological
Report)
Page no. 40, Chapter
V Conclusion and
Recommendations
and pat page no. 104,
SI. No. 15, Resource
Estimation Techniques
The report says that graphite
ore is of flaky nature, but
nowhere the test report on
flakiness test and flake size
distribution is given. What is
the basis of such statement?
No details given for the beneficiation studies. Since the graphite ore can only be sold in highest purity form, hence the RoM % of graphite ore is not sufficient to make proper assessment of the deposit. In the absence of any test work on flakiness and beneficiation of ore, it is not proper to auction this lease as direct ML.
The Graphite Deposit of the area is occurring as thin flakes arranged parallel to foliation of the host schistose rock. The thin flakes of graphite in host schistose rock are visible with naked eye. So, there is no need of flakiness test to determine its nature. Similarly, the nearby area has a no. of Beneficiation Plants which are using almost same grade of Graphite to produce the highest form of purity.
4.
Volume 2,
Geological
Report
Page no 100 to 152 No Borehole cross-section or
LV sections is provided.
Kindly provide all such
sections in Auto Cad
format.
LV and cross sections of all bore
holes in AutoCAD format be
provided.
Cross-Sections are given on the Geological Map. Borehole cross-section or LV sections are not visible on 1:4000 scale. However, Graphical Log of Bore hole on Scale 1:100 is annexed with the Geological Report.
5.
Annexure II,
Analytical
results of the
core samples
and Annexure
III, Analytical
results of the
Grab Samples
Page no 83/196 to
Page no. 100/ 213 and
Page no 101/214 to
110 /223
It is observed that, the core
samples analysis is done at
State Govt’s Hazaribagh lab,
but 10% of the analysis has
to be done at NABL certified
lab.
If such analysis has
been done at NABL
lab, then kindly
provide the reports of
the NABL lab.
Kindly indicate the variance, if
any, in the analysis done at your
lab vis-a-vis any NABL lab.
Provided vide Annexure No.1
6.
Annexure II,
Analytical
results of the
core samples
Page no 101/214 to
110 /223
Total Ash % is analysed in
core and Grab samples, but
no analysis is done for the
constituents of Ash.
Please furnish the
detailed Ash Analysis
for core and Grab
samples.
It is not required.
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7.
Geological
Report
Under heading 3.3
Pitting and Trenching,
page no 22/135 to
23/136
It is mentioned that 3
trenches and 6 pits have
been made, but no analysis
report of the pitting and
trench is included.
Kindly provide the
analysis reports
sample drawn from
pitting and trenching.
Analysis data from samples of
Pitting and Trenching is
important to make out the
surface control.
Analysis report of the pit and trench Samples are annexed in Annexure III of the GR.
8.
Geological
Report
Under heading 4.3,
Resources page
no.36/149 to 39/152
In Annexure I, litholog of
boreholes, it is observed that
core recovery is not uniform
and below 100%. Whether the
core recovery % is adjusted in
calculating the resources?
If yes, kindly furnish
the calculation.
Adjustment of Core recovery %
while resource calculation may
alter the calculated resources.
The matter is well explained in the chapter ‘Resource & Grade’. For recovery & extrapolated thickness, please refer Annexure-I, Descriptive litholog of boreholes.
9.
Geological
Report
Chapter IV, Grade and
Resources
It is mentioned that specific
gravity of each graphite schist
band is determined, but
nowhere the bulk density
calculation is mentioned.
Please provide the
Bulk density
calculation results.
Bulk density is required for the
resource estimation.
The Resource is estimated based on Average Specific Gravity only.
10.
Geological
Report
Chapter III, page
27/140 Sampling and
Analytical Report.
It is mentioned Nine rock
samples were collected for
petrography and
mineralogical analysis.
The Petrological report
of Graphite schist is
not attached in the
document. Kindly
provide.
The Petrological report of all nine samples are annexed in the GR as Annexure IV.
11.
Annexure V, list
of Mining lease
of Major
Minerals
Page No. 228, and
Page No. 229.
The present status for the
entry at serial no. 14, 20, 23,
24, 25, 27 and 28 is not
mentioned.
Kindly furnish the
information. Not Applicable.
12.
Volume 2
Geological
Report
Part IV A, Point No. 2
Page no. 102, details
of the area and Page
no. 19/132 Map No 7,
The land falling within the
block is agricultural land with
some settlement. Three roads
are also passing through the
block.
Under such condition
whether the land use
pattern can be
changed? Will the
State Govt. of
Jharkhand, Mining
department facilitate
the preferred/
successful bidder to
relocate the occupants
A clarification on resettlement of
inhabitants needs to be provided
in terms of state’s and bidders
role and the financial implications
involved.
The Government will assist the preferred bidder in getting encumbrance free land, wherever feasible.
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of the land falling within
the block and make it
minable? Please
clarify.
13.
One wildlife
and Tiger
reserve “Betla”
is situated in
vicinity of the
block.
How far the block is
situated from the
buffer zone of Betla
tiger reserve?
Whether the forest
clearance can be
secured under such
situation? Please
clarify?
The buffer zone of Betla tiger reserve is more than 10 km from the area.
14.
Tender
Document
Schedule III: Technical
details regarding
online electronic
auction (Page 57-59)
b. Conduct of e-
auction
Minimum increment of 1%
This is too large an
increment and it
should be reduced to
0.5 %
Tender condition prevails.
15.
Geological Report
Table - 20
The resource of Graphite has been estimated by considering the strike length influence at 50% of the Borehole spacing on either side resulting influence of 74 m to 124m. Considering a vein deposit taking influence on strike length more than 50m would result in exaggerated reserves.
Required for Proper estimation of Resource
The borehole spacing is as per G2 Level of UNFC i.e. almost 100 m along Strike.
16.
Geological Report
Annexure - VII
Resource estimation for Quartz is not clear. The basis of considering the area and thickness considered to be provided
Required for Proper estimation of Resource
Surface area is taken from geological map and depth of occurrence is assumed as 30 m. Specific gravity is determined.
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17. Geological Report
General The Recovery percentage has not been provided.
Required for Proper estimation of Resource
The Recovery percentage is provided in the Annexure-I, (Descriptive litholog of boreholes) of the GR.
18. Geological Report
Annexure - III
Analysis results of Grab samples is not very much clear. At page no 103 onwards no sample no is written. Also the location of the Grab samples is not shown on the map.
Required for Proper estimation of Resource
Analysis results of grab samples are being provided vide Annexure No. 2
19.
Notice Inviting
Tender at Page
No. 2 of Tender
Document (Vol-
I)
General
Request for issuance of Tax
Invoice mentioning GST of the
purchaser against RTGS
payment of Rs. 4,95,600/-
which include 18% GST to
enable purchasers of Tender
Documents to claim for GST
in their returns.
In our case, invoice for RTGS
payment of Rs. 4,95,600/-
vide UTR No.
CNRBR52018011100643295
may kindly be provided.
Essential requirement for
claiming GST.
Department is not
registered for GST yet. Tax
invoice shall be issued as
soon as the Department is
registered for GST.
20.
Tender Document
Clause 5(b) As Value of Estimated Resources is less than or equal to Rupees 100 Crores, the applicant, including an individual, shall have a net worth of more than 0.5% of Value of Estimated Resources.
What is the price of Graphite considered for calculation of VoER?
It will help Bidder to evaluate business case.
The price taken is as per
Clause 2 (m) (ii) of Mineral
(Auction) Rules, 2015.
21. Clause 9.1 What is the grade and sale It will help bidder to evaluate
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The Reserve Price is 10% (percent) of Value of Mineral Despatched. The “Value of Mineral Despatched” shall be an amount equal to the product of,-
(i) Mineral despatched in a month
(ii) Sale price of the mineral (grade-wise and State-wise) as published by Indian Bureau of Mines for such month of despatch.
price to be considered? Sale Price for grade <40% FC is notified by IBM. What would be the sale price if >80% FC (say 85% FC) is produced after beneficiation inside leasehold area and the product is transferred to other location for further beneficiation for value added product?
business case. This will be as per the price
notified by IBM as for the
particular grade.
22.
MDPA
Clause 19.4.2 The stamp duty payable for this Agreement shall be borne by the Successful Bidder.
What is the rate of stamp duty applicable and the method to compute the same?
It will assist the bidder to assess the cost of the project.
Stamp duty shall be
applicable as per the
relevant laws and
guidelines of Deptt. of Land
Reforms and Registration,
Govt. of Jharkhand.
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23.
MDPA
Clause 8 read with Schedule D: Minimum Production Requirement
The conduct of mining operations at the Lease Area shall be subject to the milestones listed in SCHEDULE D with respect to production (the “Production Requirement”) and the minimum annual production to be achieved every year.
Minimum production requirement indicated is 90% of the quantity approved in the mining plan/ scheme of mining for each individual year starting from first year itself. It should be in line with minimum production requirements of up to 50-60% in other states like Karnataka and Odisha auctions.
Minimum Production Requirement for auction blocks in different states is as follows:
Year Odisha Karnataka
Jharkhand
1st Yr 00 50% 90%
2nd Yr 00 50% 90%
3rd Yr 40% 50% 90%
4thYr 50% 50% 90%
5th Yr 55% 50% 90%
6th Yr 60% 50% 90%
Ramping up production after initial
development of the mine takes
minimum two years. 90% production
from 1st year itself appears
impractical. Moreover, production is
linked to market demand and hence
instead of 90% flat production
requirement, it is suggested to adopt
up to 60% of the quantity approved
in the mining plan/scheme as
minimum production requirement.
This will be as per the
approved Mine Plan.
24.
MDPA
Clause 8 read with Schedule D: Minimum Production Requirement The conduct of mining operations at the Lease Area shall be subject to the milestones listed in SCHEDULE D with respect to production (the “Production Requirement”) and the minimum annual
Appropriation in performance security in the event of shortfall from the minimum production quantity is calculated as an amount equal to short fall quantity from the minimum production quantity X Avg. IBM price of the mineral for the relevant year + payment due for Royalty, NMET&DMF for the relevant year on account of the shortfall quantity from the minimum production quantity.
The practice for appropriation in performance security in Odisha is 24% of Average sale price of relevant mineral published by IBM as applicable during the year of shortfall (multiplied by) shortfall in production [minimum production requirement (minus) actual annual production]. Appropriation in performance security should be designed to be a
Tender condition prevails.
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production to be achieved every year.
a) The practice for appropriation in performance security in Odisha is 24% of Average sale price of relevant mineral published by IBM as applicable during the year of shortfall (multiplied by) shortfall in production [minimum production requirement (minus) actual annual production]. Rationale behind charging at the Avg. IBM price of the mineral by GoJ? b) Avg. Sale price published by IBM is already inclusive of Royalty, NMET&DMF. It is suggested to revise as it amounts double taxation.
deterrent and the current appropriation appears to be very steep.
25.
Tender Document
Clause 13 General conditions regarding tender process
The Technical Bid shall be submitted on the electronic platform and the duly executed original physical copies must be sent to the following address so that they are received on or prior to the Bid Due Date and Time, failing which the Technical Bid shall be deemed to be not received.
Whereas in Schedule III: Technical details regarding online electronic auction, 3(ii)- off line submission of certain original documents The bidders shall submit the mentioned documents in original in sealed cover within the scheduled closing time for bid on the Bid Due Date at the address provided. Can it be handed over in person?
For the sake of clarity.
There is no such restriction.
Documents can be handed
over in person.
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Tender document
Schedule I: Format of Technical Bid B (1): Instructions for submission of the bid letter (d) Documents to evidence compliance with the eligibility conditions must be enclosed with the bid letter, duly certified by one of the directors of the Bidder, in case the Bidder is a company.
Schedule I: Format of Technical Bid A: General Instructions In case of Bidder being a company, a power of attorney in the format specified in Part D (Format of power of attorney) authorizing the signatory of the bid to participate in the tender process and do all acts pursuant thereto on behalf of the Bidder, including usage of the digital signature on behalf of the Bidder.
Suggestion: Power of Attorney holder is authorized to do all acts pursuant thereto on behalf of the Bidder. Hence, certifying all documents to evidence compliance with the eligibility conditions be allowed by power of attorney holder instead of one of the director.
When Power of Attorney is authorized to do all acts pursuant thereto on behalf of the Bidder, certifying all documents also should be done by him, rather than one of the directors.
Power of Attorney holder is
authorized to do all acts
pursuant thereto on behalf
of the Bidder including
certification of all
documents.
27. Tender document
13.1. Submission of Technical Bid Bid Security in form of a bank guarantee for an amount equal to INR 45,21,547 /- (INR Forty Five Lakh, Twenty One Thousand, Five Hundred Forty Seven only) in the format specified in Part C of Schedule I (Format of Bid Security), which shall be subject to Clause 14;
Bid security in the form of Bank Guarantee has been charged at 0.5% of Value of Estimated Resources, where as in other state auctions, it is usually at 0.1% of Value of Estimated Resources.
Suggestion: The Same may be revised to 0.1% of Value of Estimated Resources in line with practice in other states
0.5% of Value of Estimated Resources appears to be very steep and to attract more no. of participants, the state may revise it to 0.1% of Value of Estimated Resources like in other state auctions to bring uniformity and consistency.
Tender condition prevails.
28. Tender document
Schedule I Part C Bid Security
Account No. Name of Bank, Branch and IFSC code of authorized bank in favour of which the bid security is to be made is not provided.
Same may be provided
It is not clear as to whom this Bank Guarantee needs to be drawn.
Bank guarantee shall be
drawn in favour of:
The Director Mines,
Department of Industries,
Mines and Geology,
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Third Floor, Yojana
Bhawan,
Nepal House, Doranda,
Ranchi, Jharkhand- 834002
Other details are not
required for a BG.
29. Tender Document
Summary of Mineral Block Part B & C: Sl. No 1: Forest Clearance is not applicable as there is no Forest Land in the block.
The land document annexed with Tender Document shows Plot 702 and 804 of Village Shons having Jungal Jhari and Notified Forest. Certification from Forest Officials (DFO) is required certifying that no forest land present in the block.
Presence of Forest Land would change the whole timelines of development plan and project financials. Further, it may put the project in risk of failing timelines agreed as per MPDA.
The land document annexed with tender document shows Plot 702 and 804 as unclassified area.
30. DGPS report-
vs-1
Section 9 :
Coordinates of Block
Boundary UTM coordinates are not ok.
KMZ file with all pillars marked may be provided.
Revised UTM co-ordinates
are being provided vide
Annexure No.3
31. DGPS report-vs-1
Section 10: Land Use Classifications. Huge difference between “Area as on map” and “Area as per certified land schedule”.
For Example Plot 702P, The “Area as on Map” is 10.711ha and “Area as per certified land Schedule” is 48.51 ha. Please clarify why such difference? What is the implication on the project? What area shall be considered for land acquisition? Presence of Revenue officials during Pre-Bid Conference would be helpful.
Very high cost implication and have high influence on project economics.
Only part of the area of
certified land schedule falls
within the mining lease
boundary.
A report on exploration of Graphite in Sons-Koiri Pathra-Navdiha area, Lesliganj, Palamau, Jharkhand
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DETAILS OF GRAB, PIT & TRENCH SAMPLES AND ITS ANALYTICAL RESULTS
S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
F.C. V.M. Moisture Ash
Content
01. G1
Fine grained, Grey colour
leaves marks on paper, Fracture –
uneven, felsic mineral
Graphite Schist
From the first pit
2.50 6.10 0.60 90.80
02. G2
Fine grained, Grey colour
leaves marks on paper, Fracture –
uneven, felsic mineral
Graphite Schist
From the first pit
14.71 9.55 0.44 75.30
03. G3
Fine grained, colour – iron black to steel gray, foliated, lusture, leaves black colour on
paper
Graphite Schist
From the first pit
3.30 5.50 0.50 19.70
04. G4
Hard, fine grained, Colour –
black, foliated, lusture –
metallic, streak – black, leaves
black colour on paper
Graphite Schist
From the second
pit -1.73 5.66 0.42 95.65
05. G5
Hard, fine grained, Colour –
black to steel grey, lusture –
metallic, fracture – uneven, Leavesblack colour on
paper
Graphite Schist
From the third pit
15.50 9.32 0.55 74.64
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S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
F.C. V.M. Moisture Ash
Content
06. G6
Fine grained , Colour steel gray to black, lusture
– metallic,fracture –
uneven, leaves black colour on
paper
Graphite Schist
From the third pit
14.10 6.10 0.80 79.00
07. G7
Fine grained, Steel gray to
black in colour, lusture –
metallic, Fracture – uneven, leavesblack colour on
paper
Graphite Schist
From the fourth pit
15.40 6.60 0.70 77.30
08. G8
Hard, fine grained, foliated,
colour – steel gray, lusture –
metallic, Fracture –
uneven, Leaves black colour on
paper
Graphite Schist
From the fourth pit
10.17 7.10 0.93 82.10
09. G9
Hard, fined grained, black
colour, fracture – uneven, leaves black colour on paper, foliated
Graphite Schist
From the fourth pit
7.66 7.82 0.72 83.90
10. G10
Hard, fined grained, black
colour, fracture – uneven, leaves black colour on paper, foliated
Graphite Schist
From the fourth pit
1.10 3.80 1.40 93.70
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S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
11. GRP2
Fine grained, colour steel
gray to black, lusture – metallic,
fracture – uneven, leaves black colour on
paper when rub.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.28 7.38 82.18 10.13 17.79
12. GRP3
Fine grained, black colour,
lusture – metallic,
fracture – uneven, leaves black colour on
paper when rub.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.19 6.63 83.44 9.74 16.56
13. GRP4
Fine grained, black colour,
lusture – metallic,
fracture – uneven, leaves black colour on
paper when rub, foliated
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.31 7.73 85.33 6.61 14.65
14. GRP5
Fine-grained mineral, black colour, lusture – metallic,foliated, fracture-
uneven, Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.41 7.60 79.87 12.11 20.13
15. GRP10
Fine grained mineral, black colour, lusture – metallic tosteel gray, fracture –
uneven foliated, Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.35 6.93 81.21 11.51 18.79
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S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
16. GRP11
Fined grained mineral, Black to steel gray in colour, Lusture – dull , fracture
– uneven, foliated, Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.42 6.43 84.18 8.97 15.82
17. GRP12
Fined grained mineral, Black colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.45 5.71 84.14 9.69 15.84
18. GRP13
Fine grained mineral, Black colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.50 6.11 84.16 9.23 15.84
19. GRP14
Fine grained mineral, Black colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.3.5 6.97 82.66 10.02 17.34
20. GRP15
Fine grained mineral, Black colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 1 0.06 7.03 82.96 10.02 17.34
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S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
21. GRP16
Fine grained Mineral, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture– uneven,Foliated, Leaves black colour on paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Below Quartzite mound – Eastern side.
0.31 5.51 86.32 7.85 13.66
22. GRP17
Fine grained Mineral, Black to steel gray in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,foliated, Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Below Quartzite mound – Eastern side.
0.05 7.27 85.56 7.12 14.14
23. GRP21
Fine grained Mineral, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Foliated,
Leaves black colour in paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Below Quartzite mound – Eastern side.
0.06 4.65 86.89 8.40 13.11
24. GRP22
Fine grained Mineral, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Foliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
From the last old pit.
0.72 6.13 86.28 6.87 13.72
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S.N. Sample
No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
25. GRP23
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– unevenFoliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
From the last old pit.
0.08 6.75 80.84 12.30 19.13
26. GRP24
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– unevenFoliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
From the last old pit.
2.88 7.37 78.03 11.72 21.97
27. GRP25
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
From the last old pit.
2.00 7.74 74.26 16.00 25.74
28. T1
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Foliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.34 6.76 78.93 13.97 21.07
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Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
29. T2
Fine grained Material, Black
in colour, Lusture – dull,
Foliated, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.15 6.88 79.16 13.81 20.84
30. T3
Fine grained Material, Black
in colour, Lusture – dull,
Foliated, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.02 5.13 77.45 17.40 22.55
31. T4
Fine grained Material, Black
in colour, Lusture – dull,
Foliated, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.65 8.87 74.65 15.83 25.35
32. T5
Fine grained Material, Black
in colour, Lusture – dull,
Foliated, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 2.05 9.38 76.82 11.75 23.18
33. T6
Fine grained Material, Black
in colour, Lusture – dull,
Foliated, Leaves black
colour on paper when
rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.14 8.66 76.23 14.97 23.77
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No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
34. T7
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Foliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.16 7.08 75.55 17.21 24.45
35. 78
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Fracture
– uneven,Foliated,
Leaves black colour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.82 7.21 78.40 13.57 21.60
36. T9
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 1.15 8.86 77.31 12.67 22.69
37. T10
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Trench 3 0.81 6.86 76.18 16.15 23.82
38. P1
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 5 0.14 8.66 76.23 14.97 23.77
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No. Physical
Description Inference Location
Analytical Results % of
Moisture V.M. Ash F.C. LOI
39. P2
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 5 0.29 9.59 76.87 13.26 23.13
40. DGS 6
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 6 0.02 7.06 76.89 16.08 23.11
41. DGS 7
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 6 0.08 9.18 70.96 19.78 29.04
42. DGS 8
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 6 0.41 9.31 76.26 14.01 23.74
43. DGS 9
Fine grained Material, Black to steel grey in colour, Lusture – dull, Foliated,
Leaves blackcolour on
paper when rubbed.
Graphite Schist
Pit 6 0.01 7.98 64.44 27.77 35.56
44. DGS 10 - Do - Graphite Schist
Pit 6 0.32 8.71 76.60 14.36 23.40