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MODIFIED MINING PLAN OFML 139 LEASE(25.981 HA.) OF KALTA IRON MINESAPPLICANT: STEELAUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED

RQP : MECON LIMITED,ttR SA1L

Quantities and grade of sub-grade material available at the mine as on date with precaution forstorage:No any stock of sub grade material exits within the lease.

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a) End-use of the mineral (sale to intermediary parties, captive consumption, export, industrial use)The entire production of iron ore from ML 139 lease is linked to all the integrated steel plants of SAIL viz.RSP, DSP, ISP & BSL.

b) Physical and chemical specifications stipulated by buyersThe entire production from ML -139 lease, will be supplied to all the integrated steel plants of SAIL viz. i

RSP,DSP, ISP & BSL.The chemical & physical specifications of RSPfor lump & fine ores are given below:-

Parameters Lumps FinesFe% 63 63Si02% 2.0 2.5

A1203% 2.7 3.0Lumps +10-40 mmFines I -10 mm

c) Details in case blending of different grades of ores is being practiced or is to be practiced at the mineto meet specifications stipulated by buyers.The entire ore sorting at ML 139 will be done manually. The average size of ROM ore picked will be of300mm. The sorted ore will be stacked on the bench itself. Representative samples from the stacks willbe taken which will be analyzed in the laboratory at Kalta. The ore from these stacks will be judiciouslyblended for proper quality control.

9.0THER

a) Site services:All services provided at the Kalta Iron Ore Mine (KIM) will be common for ML -130,139 & 227 leases.

Industrial Services:Power: Electric power supply is received through a 11 KVA feeder from the Orissa State Electricity BoardSub-Station at Tensa. It is stepped down to 440 V in two sub-stations. One 500 KVA transformer islocated in the Colony sub-station, while one 500 KVA and two 250 KVA transformers, are located at theMining sub-stations at the hill top.Workshop Facilities: The Kalta Mine has a Field Maintenance and Repair Shop for routine jobs. Majorrepairs are undertaken at neighbouring Barsua Mine of the Company.Water Supply: For meeting water requirements at Kalta Complex, the management have created a 1,500m3 impoundment by constructing a weir in the Najkura Nala (which flows near the property), from where

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(PK Bhattacharjee, key person)MECON liMITED

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FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF KALTA IRON MINES#)ll<:r SAil

ML 139 LEASE (25.981 HA.)

7.0 MarketingThe entire production of iron ore from ML 139 lease is linked to all the integrated steelplants of SAIL.

8.0 InfrastructureAll services provided at the Kalta Iron Ore Mine (KIM) will be common for ML - 130, 139& 227 leases.Industrial Services:Power: Electric power supply is received through a 11 KVAfeeder from the OrissaStateElectricity Board Sub-Station at Tensa. It is stepped down to 440 V in two sub-stations.One 500 KVAtransformer is located in the Colony sub-station, while one 500 KVAandtwo 250 KVAtransformers, are located at the Mining sub-stations at the hill top.Workshop Facilities: The Kalta Mine has a Field Maintenance and Repair Shop forroutine jobs. Major repairs are undertaken at neighbouring Barsua Mine of theCompany.Water Supply: For meeting water requirements at KaltaComplex, the management havecreated a 1,500 m3 impoundment by constructing a weir in the Najkura Nala (whichflows near the property), from where about 250 kL of water is pumped every day.However, as this source of water is depleting;-fw'o alternatives are under activeconsideration: (1) Tapping ground water through boreholes and submersible pumps,and/or (ii) Drawing water from the Samaj Nala which is also a perennial nala. Inaddition, across the road from the Kalta Mine Office, there is an old Prospecting Camp.This camp has 29 m deep artesian well which gives a continuous flow of water underartesian pressure through a 5 cm dia. pipe. This water is sufficient to meet therequirement of the residents aswell as those of nearby basti.Other Support Facilities: All the Servicesand facilities required under the Mine Act (andthe regulations, Rulesand Bye-laws made there under) have been provided at the KaltaMine. These include a Vocational Training Centre, Rest Shelters, First Aid Stations, aCanteen, an Explosive Magazines, etc. In addition, a site office and public conveniencesare also provided.Township and Municipal Facilities:A small township, spread over 33.9 ha of land outside the mining lease area of ML - 130has been developed in the K·aft~·Valley.It has 163 pucca houses and 102 temporaryunits (making 265 residential units in all), and has been provided with all municipalfacilities. The township has its own marketing centre, in addition to the weekly hatia, aco-operative store is also functioning in the colony. Medical facilities are providedthrough an 18 bed hospital, staffed with three doctors and 23 para-medical & publichealth person~~1.There are two schools in the township, one high School and oneMiddle School.For recreation, a Community Centre and a Multi-Purpose Centre have been providedbesides a cable T.V network. Public utility services in the township include a bank, a post ~

(PK Bhattacharjee, Key Person)MECON LIMITED

RQP/RNC/113/2004/B

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consideration.

(b) If not, has he obtained the consent of theowner and occupier for undertaking miningoperations. If so, the consent of the owner andoccupier of the land obtained in writing befiled.

Not Applicable

(xB) Particulars of the areas mineral-wise in eachState duly supported by affidavit for which theapplicant or any person joint in interest withhim.

Affidavit Enclosed as Annexure-VII

(a) already holds under mining lease;

(b) has already applied for but not granted; or

(c) being applied for simultaneously.

a mining plan which shall include- Mining Plan along with Progressive MineI------t--------------------I Closure Plan has been prepared and same

(a) the plan of the area showing the nature andhas been approved by the Indian Bureau

extent of the mineral body, spot or spots whereof Mines vide letter no. MPM/OTFM/17-

the excavation is to be done in the first year and ORI/BHU/2012-13 dated 21.06.2103.its extent, a detailed cross-section and detailedplan of spot(s) of excavation based onprospecting data gathered by the applicant, atentative scheme of mining for the first fiveyears of the lease;

(xC)

Copy of Mining Plan is enclosed asAnnexure-VIII.

(b) the details of geology and lithology of thearea, the extent of manual mining and throughmachines;

(c) annual programme and plan for excavationfor five years; and

(d) the plan of the area showing natural watercourses; limit of reserved and other forest areasand density of trees, assessment of impact ofmining activity of Forest, Land surface andEnvironment including air and water pollution,and details of the scheme for afforestation, landreclamation, use of pollution control devices.

(xD) Is the mineral going to be used in his ownindustry? If so, give full details; (for "ownindustry" see Explanation under Rule 24B).

The mineral will be used in own industryi.e. Steel Plants of SAIL, particularly in

Rourkela Steel Plant.

(xi) In case the renewal applied for is only for partof the lease hold:

(a) the area applied for renewal, Not Applicable

(b) description of the area applied for renewal(description should be adequate for the purposeof demarcating the plot),

(c) particulars of map of the leasehold with areaapplied for renewal clearly marked on it(attached),

(d) Particulars of existing or created dumps ofore, if any.

(xii) Means by which the mineral is to be raised, i.e., By Mechanical Meansby hand, labour or mechanical or electricpower.

(xiii) Manner in which the mineral raised is to beutilised:

(a) for manufacture in India, For manufacture of iron and steel in SteelPlants of SAIL in India.

(b) for exports to foreign countries, Not Applicable

(c) in the former case the industries in The lease is captive source of iron ore forconnection with which it is required, should be the Steel Plats of SAIL. The mineral will bespecified. In the latter case, the countries to used for manufacture of iron & steel inwhich the mineral will be exported and Steel Plants of SAIL, particular Iy inwhether the mineral is to be exported after Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).processing or in raw form should be stated.

(xiv) Details of output during the last three years and The lease is non-working for want ofphased programme for production during the Statutory Clearances.next three years along with a layout plan fordevelopment, if any.

(xv) In case of coal, details of existing railway Not Applicabletransport facility available and additionaltransport facility, if any, required.

(xvi) Any other particulars which the applicant The lease is captive source of Iron Ore towishes to furnish. the Steel Plans of SAIL for manufacture of

iron and steel in the country. As per theprovisions of Rule 24 B of MeR 1960, SAILis entitled for renewal of the lease.

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