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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR

BLACK GRANITE QUARRY

In 2-20 Acres of GOVT. Revenue Land

Survey Number: 191(P) KAGGALIPURA Village

Chamarajanagara Taluk Chamarajanagar District,

Karnataka

By Sri. S. Keshava

S/o. Sri. Subbaiaha Shetty #880, 23rd Main

2nd Stage, J P Nagar Mysore District, Karnataka

Sri. S. Keshava Black Granite Quarry Pre-Feasibility Report

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C O N T E N T S

Sl. No.

Description Page No.

1 Executive Summary P-02

2 Introduction P-03

3 Market Review P-05

4 Project Description P-11

5 Site Analysis P-15

6 Planning P-17

7 Proposed Infrastructure P-19

8 Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan P-21

9 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates P-23

10 Analysis of Proposal & Conclusions P-24


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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Owner’s Name : Sri. S. Keshava

Mine Site Area : 2-20 Acre of Patta Land

Mine Type : Semi-Mechanized Open cast

Material : Black Granite

Survey No./ Plot No. : Survey No. 191(Part)

Region : Kaggalipura Village

Taluk/ Tehsil : Chamarajanagara

District : Chamarajanagara

State : Karnataka

Status of lease : Operating (QL No. 560)

Govt. Revenue Land

Total Area – 2-20 acre.

Reserves : Type Geological Reserves

in Cu M

Mineable Reserves

in Cu M

Total 1,31,250 1,26,000

Reported Black granite : Year Volume In

Cum

30% Avg. Cum

10% Avg. Cum

Waste @ 60% Cum

Area in Sqm

1st 1500 450 150 900 150

162

175

187

200

2nd 1620 486 162 972

3rd 1750 525 175 1,050

4th 1870 561 187 1122

5th 2000 600 200 1200

Total 3,496 5,244


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2.0 Introduction 2.1 General:

Granite is the gift Mother Nature has blessed the mankind, who has always

found various means to utilize these treasures. A strong and solid rock,

granite has found umpteen uses, particularly in the construction of buildings

and other structures. Another popular usage of the stone is as the

architectural stone in exterior, interior decoration, landscaping and

monuments.

2.2 What is Granite?

The definition of "granite" varies. A geologist might define granite as a

coarse-grained, quartz- and feldspar-bearing igneous rock that is made up

entirely of crystals. Granite technically refers to a light-colored granulose

plutonic rock composed of feldspars, plagioclase, quartz (felsic minerals)

and minor amounts of mafic minerals such as biotite, hornblende, pyroxene,

iron oxides etc. But in the commercial parlance, the term Granite has become

synonymous with all those crystalline rocks which have pleasing colors,

strength to bear the processes of quarrying, cutting & polishing and are used

commonly for decorative purposes. In the dimension stone trade, the word

"granite" is used for any feldspar-bearing rock with interlocking crystals that

are large enough to be seen with the unaided eye. By this classification,

rocks such as anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite,

gabbro and others are all sold under the trade name of "granite". Being more

resistant to wear and tear as well as weathering, granite is the most sought-

after stone to be used as building as well as decorative stone. The fascination

for granite is due to its taking mirror-like polish, high compressive strength,

longevity and beauty.

Indoors, polished granite slabs and tiles are used in countertops, tile floors,

stair treads and many other design elements. Granite is a prestige material,

used in projects to produce impressions of elegance and quality. One of the


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most familiar uses of granite in the United States is in kitchen countertops.

In addition to solid slab countertops, granite tiles can be used to create a

colorful and durable work station.

2.3 Present Proposal:

Considering the abundantly available granite source and the growing

demand in the domestic as well as international market, Sri S. Keshava, is

proposing a Ornamental Black Granite Quarrying in a Govt. Revenue land

of 2-20 acres area, in Sy. No. 191(Part) of Kaggalipura Village,

Chamarajanagara Taluk & Chamarajanagara District, Karnataka. The

proposed Ornamental Black Granite Quarry, with an annual production rate

of 699 Cu.M per annum, will be operated with latest and state-of-the-art

quarrying facilities.

2.4 Promoters’ Background:

The Proposed Ornamental Black Granite Quarrying project will be operated

by Sri. S. Keshava, who is an experienced entrepreneur from

Chamarajanagara District of Karnataka State.


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3.0 Market Review 3.1 General

Due to the changing trends in the construction industry, increased

affordability of common middle class population and increased demand for

the residential and commercial tenements across the country, utilization of

Granite has picked-up a great pace since the last decade. Also, the very

quality of its polishing ability, appearance, strength etc. have made granite

as an obvious choice in the construction of residential houses/ apartments,

religious centers (temple, church etc.), commercial complexes, hotels and

business centers etc.

The granite used for decorative purposes is a costly material in comparison

with other materials. Hence its utilization and trade within the country has

been at a low profile when compared with the exports. As explained above,

with the emergence of rich middle class and spurt in the construction

activity, the internal trade is on the rise.

3.2 Prime Varieties of Indian Granite

In the world market, there are nearly 300 varieties of granite. India supplies

about 200 varieties. Out of these, prime varieties represent a wide spectrum

of colour, texture and structure. These prime varieties have substantial

resource base. Commercial names of granite are derived from area of origin,

colour, pattern etc.

Karnataka state specializes in the production of ruby red, chilly red, cera

grey, Kanakapura Multi-colour, Himalayan Blue and Sira Grey varieties of

granite. Andhra Pradesh is famous for Black galaxy, Srikakulam Blue and

Black varieties of granite while Tamil Nadu is abundant in Jet-Black and

Tippu-White, Kashmir-White and Paradiso Sea green varieties of granite.

Odisha specializes in Green colour, silver grey, sea weed green, chilka blue


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and grey wave varieties of granite. The availability of various granites in

various states is given below:

State Varieties of Granite Available Andhra Pradesh Black Galaxy, Srikakulam Blue, Steel Grey, Paradiso,

Anantapur Grey, Silver Galaxy etc. Bihar Tiger Skin, Mayurakshi Blue, Sawan Rose, English

Teak, Black Cheetah etc. Gujarat Sonabadi Grey, Balaram Green, Ajapur Galaxy, Godhra

Grey, Maharaja Tiger Black etc. Haryana Steel Grey Porphyry, Purplish Granite Porphyry, Deep

Green etc. Karnataka Ruby Red, Fish Belly, Himalayan Blue, Sira Grey, Red

Multi, Gudibande Porphyry, Gudibande Green, Magadi Green, Tiger Black etc.

Kerala Tropical Green, Paradiso, Kerala White etc. Maharashtra Grey Silk, Light Green, Jhansi Red etc. Madhya Pradesh Multi-Coloured, Black Granite etc. Odisha Berhampur Blue, Silver Grey, Seaweed Green, Chilka

Blue, Red Pearl, Jeypur and Keonjhar Black etc. Rajasthan Mokalsar Green, Nagina Green, Rosy Green, Blue Pearl,

Chima Green, Bala Flower, Platinum White etc. Tamil Nadu Kashmir White, Rawa Silk, Paradiso, Green Multi,

Colombo Juparana, Tiger Skin, Kunnam Black, Turiyur Blue etc.

Uttar Pradesh Ruby Red, Jhansi Red, Green granite, Black Granite etc. West Bengal Bero Green Porphyry, Steaky Gneiss, Purulia Black,

Birbhum Green, Spotty Black etc. 3.3 Market Demand:

Although Granite is classified as a Minor Mineral under the MMDR Act

1957, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is one of

the largest producers of dimension stones in the world and is the second

largest exporter of raw granite after China and is ahead of Brazil and South

Africa. India ranked fifth in the export of processed (value added/ finished)

granite products. The dimension stone industry in India employs over one

million workforces. This industry plays a vital role in the economy of states

like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. Rural economy

of many developing states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and

North-Eastern States is dependent on this industry.


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Granite is the most sought-after stone building stone since long. In the

ancient times, the granite pillars and beams were preferred material to

support the huge structures of temples and palaces and for making

protective walls around them. With the invention of modern tools of greater

hardness and polishing ability, the use of granite has rather increased for

aesthetic values. The modern motorized tools of tungsten carbide and

brazed diamond have enabled the user to cut and polish the granite as per

the specifications of the building sector. Presently cut and polished granite

slabs of 20mm thickness are preferred for flooring, while tiles of 10 or 12 mm

thickness are used for cladding. In addition to this, grave stones and

monuments of various shapes and sizes are also in vogue. Because of the

flexibility of the cutting tools, many artifacts of granite for decorative

purposes are being made.

Granite also finds its application in making garden furniture such as

benches, fountains and many other articles which are used for landscaping

and/or for decorative purposes. The cut-to-size small blocks are used as

cobble stone, kerb stone, road sidings and many other innovative uses.

Crude granites are utilized for structural purpose after little dressing &

sizing whereas processed granites are used mostly in the construction of

buildings and monuments and for interiors and exterior facings. Because of

its superior wear resistance and non-denting quality, granite is used for

various meteorological and engineering instruments such as surface plates,

straight edges, parallels, cubes, V-blocks and work mounting tables of

coordinate measuring machines.

The surface plates are used as flat datum surface whenever precise

measurements of dimensions and geometrical relationships are to be

carried-out. For this purpose, harder variety of granite is required so that it

can bear the high degree of grinding, polishing and calibration for achieving

flat surface. It has been found that granite which is to be used for surface


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plates should have a close grain size, homogeneity, high density and

hardness, uniform colour and low moisture absorption. The granite should

also be free from flaws. Indian Granite, because of various uses enumerated above, is finding

increased demand in the domestic as well as international market. It is an

important commodity amongst ores and minerals which is being exported

from the country. It is mainly traded in the form of crude or roughly

trimmed blocks, as cut blocks and slabs and as polished blocks and tiles. The

export value of granite (total) increased to Rs. 4,994 Crores in 2009-10 from

Rs. 4,815 Crores in 2008-09 and contributed about 3.91% of all India exports

of minerals & ores, next only to the diamond and iron ore exports. The share

of granite (others) was at 49% at Rs. 2,471 Crores and that of crude or

roughly trimmed blocks was about 32% at Rs. 1,617 Crores followed by

granite (polished blocks/ tiles) with 13% at Rs. 672 Crores and Granite (cut

blocks/ slabs) with 5% at Rs. 234 Crores. China was the most important

buyer for Indian granite and its share in the total value of exports of granite

was 24% followed by USA (14%) and Germany (6%). The product wise

export details of granite, is given below:

Product Category 2008-09 2009-10

Qty (T) Value (Rs. Cr.) Qty (T) Value

(Rs. Cr.) Crude or roughly

trimmed 2,641,496 1,633.41 2,598,235 1,616.57

Cut Blocks/ Slabs 379,236 199.58 295,794 234.13 Polished Blocks/ Tiles 308,493 960.68 207,505 671.95

Other Products 629,538 2,021.22 726,134 2,471.08 TOTAL 3,958,763 4814.89 3,827,668 4,993.73

From the above, it is evident that, even though there was a decline in the

quantity exported, there was a net rise in the Foreign Exchange earnings into

the Country’s economy.


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3.4 Resource Availability

India is endowed with abundant resources of a wide variety of granite

comprising over 200 shades. As on 1.4.2005, resources of granite dimension

stone of all varieties are estimated at 37,426 Million Cubic Metres. Of these

resources, 1,130 million cubic metres (about 3%) fall in reserve category

while the remaining 36,296 million cubic metres or about 97% fall in

resources category.

Under reserve category, about 23 million cubic metres of all grades fall

under proved category while 1,162 million cubic metres fall under probable

category. About 93% reserves are located in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha

with a share of 86% and 7% respectively.

State-wise break-up of total resources reveals that Karnataka with about 25%

resources followed by Jharkhand (24%), Rajasthan (23%), Andhra Pradesh

(6%), Madhya Pradesh (5%) and Odisha (5%) together account for 88% of

resources. Grade wise classification reveals that about 8% of the total

resources fall under Black Granite while 91% under Coloured Granite.

About 1% of the reserves and resources are of unclassified grade. The details

of reserves/ resources as on 01.04.2005 are given below:

(In Million m3) State Reserves Remaining

Resources Total

Resources Proved Probable Total Andhra Pradesh - - - 2,405.890 2,405.890 Assam - - - 583.950 583.950 Bihar - - - 877.612 877.612 Chattisgarh - - - 50.057 50.057 Gujarat - - - 421.296 421.296 Haryana - - - 34.000 34.000 Jharkhand - - - 8,847.364 8,847.364 Karnataka 19.212 35.600 54.812 9,252.866 9,307.678 Kerala 0.140 - 0.140 2.668 2.808 Madhya Pradesh - 969.224 969.224 1,024.860 1,994.084 Maharashtra - - - 1,158.847 1,158.847 Meghalaya - - - 286.467 286.467 Odisha - 80.000 80.000 1,763.060 1,843.060 Rajasthan - 4.500 4.500 8,520.708 8,525.208


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State Reserves Remaining Resources

Total Resources Proved Probable Total

Tamil Nadu - 17.690 17.690 541.745 559.435 Uttar Pradesh - - - 494.819 494.819 West Bengal 3.658 - 3.658 29.768 33.426

TOTAL 23.010 1,107.014 1,130.024 36,295.977 37,426.001 Black Granite 2.694 13.422 16.116 3,144.393 3,160.509 Coloured Granite 20.316 1,093.592 1,113.908 32,792.449 33,906.357 Unclassified - - - 359.135 359.135

TOTAL 23.010 1,107.014 1,130.024 36,295.977 37,426.001

3.5 Production

Granite is declared as a Minor Mineral under MMDR Act 1957 and falls

under the purview of the State Governments. Therefore, precise data on

production of granite are not available. Also, the details regarding

production of processed granite are not available. However, it is presumed

that the processed material exported can be taken as production level in the

country with addition of 5 to 15% for internal use. It is worthwhile to

mention that India is in a position to produce the required quantity of

granite to meet the domestic as well as export markets. The production

figures of granite compiled from the data received from some of the states is

given below:

State Unit 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Quantity Value

(Rs. Cr.) Quantity Value

(Rs. Cr.) Quantity Value

(Rs. Cr.) Andhra Pradesh CuM 796,880 1330.84 787,557 1,460.83 761,078 1,546.37 Chattisgarh CuM 145 0.01 344 0.04 344 0.04 Gujarat CuM 47,169 0.86 55,139 1.12 55,139 1.12 Kerala CuM 2,341 4.80 1,829 3.86 737 2.95 Rajasthan Tons 335,092 23.41 362,692 50.53 358,213 49.38 All INDIA Level - - 1,396.33 - 1,531.94 - 1,614.85 3.6 Future Outlook

The granite resources in the country are very large, which can last for

hundreds of years to meet demand – domestic and export. The Indian

granite can match the best granites produced in the world, in terms of

quality. The Indian granite is well established in the world market and it

brings considerable amount of foreign exchange to the country.


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4.0 Project Description

4.1 General Production of blocks of considerable size and weight is a special feature of

granite mining. The process and equipments used for granite mining differ

considerably from those used for mining other minerals. The mining of

granite involves two important stages of operation: one is actual block

splitting either from sheet rock or boulder and the other operation involves

many items of works such as removal of weathered zone or overburden,

opening of faces, lifting of cut blocks, transportation and many other

ancillary works before and after splitting.

The actual block splitting from the sheet rocks or boulders is mainly done

manually or in some cases by semi- mechanized methods, whereas the other

operations, such as removal of overburden, lifting and transporting of cut

blocks, etc. are carried out by mechanized method. There are very few mines

which adopt the modern method of block splitting by using flame-jet burner

and diamond wire saw for cutting. Heavy Duty derrick cranes of capacity to

handle 50 tonne blocks from a depth of more than 60 m had brought

revolution in granite quarrying by way of more output with less cost. The

percentage recovery of granite is quite low and it varies from 5 to 15%

because of unscientific mining method.

Efforts are being made in adopting more modern and scientific mining

methods to enhance the recovery of dimensional blocks. For this purpose,

‘Water Jet Cutting’, a new technique is used. In this technique, water with

tremendous pressure is passed through an orifice to form a jet. This jet is

used to cut into the primary blocks as well as secondary blocks. The cutting

loss in this process is minimum and there is no damage to adjacent block as

in case of blasting.

The various activities involved in Ornamental Black Granite Quarrying are briefed below:


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4.2 Method of Quarrying The proposed method of quarrying to be practiced at the Ornamental Black

Granite Quarry is of “OPEN CAST” method, by Semi - mechanized way.

However, the recovery being very low in dimensional stone quarrying, care

has to be taken to enhance the recovery as well as make it environmental

friendly by constantly adopting suitable mining techniques. The quarrying

will be carried-out by deploying machineries for development and

production, the separation of Black Granite based on physical parameters

manually with conventional tools like crowbars, hammers, pickaxe’s etc. and

manually using drilling equipments, block cutting by wire saw, excavators,

cranes, loaders, tippers, compressors, dumpers, compressor operated jack

hammers, and water tanker. The mining techniques being used in the area is

in combination of Line Drilling – Wire Saw Cutting Method. The usage of

latest technique of Wire Saw Cutting Machine both in vertical and horizontal

way is the best suitable method for sheet rock quarrying, which will reduce

the generation of waste and increase the recovery of dimensional blocks. The

loose joints can be split by feather and wedges. If the joint are tight, as we go

deep, the methodology will be change accordingly. Very rarely mild D-Card

will be used to split the primary blocks.

4.3 Separation of Primary blocks from other rock:

The granite waste or country rock will be drilled and blasted to create free

working face around sheet rock of the Black Granite. Simultaneously, the

excavated waste material will be loaded into dumpers/tippers by excavators

and it will be transported to dump yard. The primary blocks will be

separated as secondary blocks with the help of pouring the cracking agent

powder with water through the drilled holes. Later the primary block will

be observed carefully for defects or joints. Based on the availability of the

joints, the primary block will be subdivided into number of secondary

blocks.


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4.4 Subdivision of large Primary blocks into secondary blocks:

The primary blocks may not be in a shape and size. So to bring them into

regular shape or to dimensional blocks, the primary blocks will be cut into

secondary blocks. The primary block does not have of jack hammer, drilling

and offset cutting. Based on the availability of the joints, the primary block

will be subdivided into number of secondary blocks with the help of jack

hammer drilling and wedge cutting. While cutting primary block into a

secondary blocks, some under size blocks or defect material for shape less

blocks will generate. The type of unmarketable material for shape less blocks

will be generated. This type of unmarketable material will be treated as

waste and this waste material will be shifted to dump yard with the help of

excavator and tippers.


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4.5 Mining

This is a Operating Quarry using mechanized methods in Patta Land. The

Bench height is not more than 30 m and being loaded into trucks by

excavator. Approach roads have been formed to reach the mine in revenue/

private lands. The drilling in mining shall be about 70%. Production &

development shall be carried with systematic and scientific approach. The

salient features are given in Table below:

Sl. No. Items Proposed

1. Mineable ore Reserves

Ornamental Black Granite

2. Method of Mining Semi-Mechanized open cast

3. Geological Reserves Type Geological Reserves

in Cu M

Mineable Reserves

in Cu M

Total 1,31,250 1,26,000

4. Production Year Volume In

Cum

30% Avg. Cum

10% Avg. Cum

Waste @ 60% Cum

Area in Sqm

1st 1500 450 150 900 150

162

175

187

200

2nd 1620 486 162 972

3rd 1750 525 175 1,050

4th 1870 561 187 1122

5th 2000 600 200 1200

Total 3,496 5,244

5. Cost of the Project 15 Lakhs


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5.0 Site Analysis

5.1 Location of Site

“Ornamental Black Granite Quarry” is located over an area of 2-20 Acres

in part of the land bearing Survey No. 191(Part) of Kaggalipura Village,

Chamarajanagara Taluk & Chamarajanagara District, Karnataka.

Site Details

District & State Chamarajanagara District, Karnataka

Taluk Chamarajanagara

Village Kaggalipura

Sy No. / Plot No / Block 191(Part)

Mine Lease Area (proposed) 2-20 Acres

Type of the Area Patta Land

Survey of India Toposheet No. 58A/13

Location of the Site(GPS readings)

Point No. Latitude Longitude

A 11055’07.3” 76049’44.7” B 11055’05.2” 76049’47.2” C 11055’00.0” 76049’52.2” D 11055’59.0” 76049’50.5” E 11055’04.9” 76048’43.9”

5.2 Accessibility

The Quarry License area is situated at 1.0Km of Kaggalipura Village. The

Quarry Lease area is at 14.0 Kms from Chamarajanagara Taluk &

Chamarajanagara District Head quarters is about 14.0Km. Chamarajanagara

is the nearest Railway Station, which is about 14.0 Km from the proposed

quarry site.

5.3 Physiographic Features:

The area is Comprises of boulders varying different sizes mixed with soil to

an average depth of about 20 m. The area is sloping towards Eastern and

Western side running in the direction of North and South, at an altitude of


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about 870 meters RL. At the lowers horizon, the Granitic Gneiss are Black in

colour and exhibiting foliation texture. Granite in the applied area is Hard &

Massive. The area consists of green granite followed by sheet rock. The Black

Granite will good polish and give a beautiful appearance

5.4 Land-Use Planning

The proposed quarry lease area is barren with no Agriculture and there are

no trees, in the area due to its hard strata. At present the quarrying area is

being used as per the land use pattern given below:

Sl. No.

Description Extent of Area (In Acres-Guntas)

West Block

1 Quarry Working 1-20

2 Waste Dumps 0-14

3 Road 0-01

4 Green Belt 0-25

TOTAL LEASE AREA 2-20


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6.0 Planning 6.1 General

Mining shall be carried out in a descending order from top to bottom. The

mining operations were being carried out all along the strike length of the

mining lease area. The area is found to have prominent exposures of Black

Granite sheet rock deposit in the entire area. The Black Granite is coarse

grained rock of even texture and Grey to bluish composed of quartz and

feldspar, small quantity of mica, hornblende and other Ferro-Magnesium

minerals. The Black Granite available in the granted area is of course grained

to medium grained and it takes very good polish and gives a beautiful

shining when polished suitable for domestic and export market.

6.2 Proposed year wise Development and Production (in Cu.M):

The development and production programme is confined to the one block

for the first 5 years. The scheme has been planned by taking into

consideration of the nature of the deposit within the sanctioned area. It is

observed that the sheet rocks are exposed in the working pit. Hence the

development of the quarry is confined towards the South-East side of the

sanctioned area. The proposed year-wise working plan is furnished below:

Year Volume In

Cum

30% Avg. Cum

10% Avg. Cum

Waste @ 60% Cum

Area in Sqm

1st 1500 450 150 900 150

162

175

187

200

2nd 1620 486 162 972

3rd 1750 525 175 1,050

4th 1870 561 187 1122

5th 2000 600 200 1200

Total 3,496 5244


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6.3 Anticipated Life of the Mine

For the proposed quarry, the details estimated geological and mineable

reserves are given below:.

# Description Geological Reserves in Cu M

Mineable Reserves in Cu M

Total 1,31,250 1,26,000

Average Annual Production (Tons/ Year) 699

After completion of the proposed exploration, the reserves will be updated

and re-estimated..

6.4 Extent of Mechanization

The mine is proposed to produce 699 Cu.M per annum of Ornamental Black

Granite, of which 1049 Cu.M will be the waste. The machineries required to

achieve the proposed production level are listed below:

Table Requirement of Mining Machineries

# Machineries Nos. Unit Cost in INR

(Lakhs) Total Cost

INR (Lakhs)

1. Excavator 1 25 25.00

2. Tippers 2 Hired --

3. Line Drilling Machine 1 Hired --

4. Wire Saw Set 1 0.50 0.50

5. Jack Hammers 2 0.50 1.00

6. Generator 1 0.50 0.50

7. Water Tanker 1 4.00 4.00

Total 22 6.00

Employment Potential

Sl. No.

Description No. of Posts

1 Quarry Manager 1

2 Quarry Supervisor 1

3 Drillers 4

4 Skilled Laboures 2

5 Unskilled Laboures 2

6 Clerk-cum-typist 1

7 Security 1

8 Labourers 6

Total 18


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7.0 Proposed Infrastructure 7.1 General

To carry-out quarrying of building stone, various infrastructural facilities are

required for the main activity as well as for environmental protection &

pollution prevention. The basic infrastructural facilities that are required for

the proposed quantity of quarrying are described below.

7.2 Site Services: Statutory buildings like office building, rest shelters, first aid room, etc. shall

be constructed in a semi-permanent construction using brick walls and tin

sheet roofing. Drinking water is being provided in well-maintained tank

near to the rest shelter. In addition, there will be proper sanitation facilities,

including a septic tank with soak pit, for the discharge of the sewage from

the toilets.

7.3 Facilities for Environmental Management

Generally building stone quarrying is expected to cause air pollution leading

to breathing problems. Activities like drilling, blasting, excavation and

movement of heavy vehicles generate dust and aggravate air pollution in

addition to noise pollution. For mitigating the adverse impacts of the above,

suitable control measures are planned, which are more detailed in the

enclosed Environmental Management Plan.

For activities like drilling, dust suppression etc. water will be required. Also,

for meeting the drinking and sanitary needs of the employees/ workers,

water will be required. For the disposal of the sanitary wastewater (sewage),

septic tank with soak pit is constructed at a suitable place, within close

vicinity of the proposed area.

To take care of the occupational health and safety of workers at site, engaged

at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading

points, dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent


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inhalation of Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) thereby reducing the risk

of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring

of workers will be carried out.

The solid waste that is likely to be generated from the proposed activity will

be mainly from the excavation process. This will be in the form of flakes, of

irregular shape. This will be collected and broken into pieces and can be sold

as aggregates for civil works, because of its hard nature.

Most of the area is of sheet rock and the present proposed working is

confined to sheet rocks. Less than 80% of materials are being treated as

waste in this area. The rejected waste material is stacked in the Waste Dump

as shown in the Mining Plan. A JCB will used to remove the over burden

from the surface. When the dump reaches optimum height, suitable

greenery will be grown on this dump to stabilize them.

In addition, as a proactive measure, the following activities will be initiated:

Ø The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be collected and

will be drained-out to the downstream properly with guide drains, so

that it can be used by the downstream fields for their agriculture and

allied purposes.

Ø To avoid soil erosion, rain water entering into the mine pit, carryover

of the material with rain water, suitable garland drains will be

provided all along the active mine area.


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8.0 Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) Plan 8.1 General The proposed building stone quarrying area, is located near Kaggalipura

Village of Chamarajanagara Taluk & Chamarajanagara District of Karnataka

State. The proposed site is at about 1.00 Km from the nearest human

habitation i.e. Kaggalipura village. In the core area, there are no houses/

hutments etc. Hence the R & R Plan for the proposed quarry site is limited to

the environmental protection and other social measures planned, as part of

the proposed activity.

8.2 Human Settlements

There is no human settlement in the core zone

8.3 Socio-Economic Benefits

Spurt in industrialization and mining activities have invariably brought a

drastic change in the environment including the society connected with

region. Mostly remote areas tucked away from urbanization and influence

of modern civilization fall within the limits of mine development.

A natural corollary to this the socio economic aspects of the local inhabitants

who have dwelling this region for generations, get suddenly and probably a

radical change, consequent to their abrupt exposure to the mining.

The local people will get employment opportunities, better medical and

educational facilities etc., mainly due to the mining operation from this

project. In addition to this the literacy rate and better living standards shall

increase due to the enhanced earning capacity of villagers.

8.4 Storage and Preservation of Topsoil

There is little soil cover occurring, as the area is exposed with building stone.

Wherever the topsoil generated, shall be collected and stacked separately for

use in afforestation.


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8.5 Reclamation of land

Land restoration or reclamation of the area is very essential in any mining

industry. Proper measures adopted during restoration will control most of

the adverse environmental impacts of mining and also improve the aesthetic

beauty of the area. Due to the Mining activities in this area, the profile of the

ground will change due to formation of pits. At the end of the mining

operations, all solid wastes generated will be used in back filling of quarry

pits in order to bring back original contour of the terrain as for as possible.

The separately stacked top soil will be used to spread over on the compacted

back filled area in order to facilitate the re-vegetation process, which in turn

controls silt flow towards the downstream.

8.6 Environmental Aspects:

The environmental aspects associated with the proposed activity, along with

the suggested mitigation/ control measures are more clearly elaborated in

the Environmental Management Plan.

8.7 Implementation of EMP & Monitoring Programme

The environmental management plan is detailed on the basis of impact

assessment. Control and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts

envisaged.

As the major environmental attributes have been confined to the project area

alone, implementations of the proposed control measures and monitoring

thereof will be undertaken on the regional basis. The Ornamental Black

Granite Quarry will ensure the implementation of the measures within the

mine area and carryout efficient monitoring.

In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the adverse

impacts on the environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental

parameters regularly.


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9.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates 9.1 General Any developmental activity needs to have adequate resources, be in the

form of man-power or machinery. Careful planning and timely deployment

adequate funds to have the required resources, is of paramount importance

for any successful project implementation. In the following paras, it is

explained about the mobilization schedule of resources and the capital

expenditure estimates.

9.2 Mobilization Schedule The proposed quarry, being an operating quarry, doesn’t need elaborative

planning for mobilization of man-power, machinery & equipment etc.

9.3 Cost of the Project:

Considering the fluctuating export market scenario and present domestic

market conditions of the products, the cost of the project estimated to be

around 15 Lakhs, with the concept of outsourcing some of the machineries.

Summary of Capital Cost of the Quarry

# Description Amount (INR in Lakhs)

A Plant & Machinery 6.00 B Environmental Management Works 3.20 C Statutory Payments (like Env.

Protection Fee, Advance Royalty etc.)

3.80

D Miscellaneous Expenses 2.00 Total Capital Cost for Quarry Works 15.00


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8.4 Cost for Implementation of Environmental Management Works:

The quarrying activity is likely to result in some minor adverse impacts of

the environment. To overcome such impacts, certain mitigative measures

have been planned. The cost provision towards the same is given below:

BUDGET for EMP (Environmental Management Plan) Implementation

Provision in Capital Cost (One Time Investment) Description Amount (Rs.) Remarks

Fencing around the Quarry 1,90,000/- 620 m @ Rs. 300/ RM Garland Drain & RW Infiltration Well 1,30,000/- 620m @ Rs. 200/ RM Total Provision in Capital Cost 3,20,000/-

Recurring Cost (Annual Cost)

Description Amount Total Amount (Rs. For 5 Years)

Remarks 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Greenery Development & Afforestation

75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 2,10,000 150 saplings/ year in initial 2 Years

Dust Suppression

50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2,50,000

Environmental Monitoring

50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2,50,000 Twice in a Year

CSR Activities 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 3,00,000 Miscellaneous 30,000 30,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 1,60,000 PPE,

Employee Health Check-up etc.

TOTAL 2,65,000 2,65,000 2,10,000 2,15,000 2,15,000 11,70,000/-


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10.0 Analysis of Proposal & Conclusions: This upcoming project will meet the development needs of the surrounding

community without causing any negative influence on the environment. It

can be summarized that the development of “Ornamental Black Granite

Mining” will have a positive impact on the socio-economics of the area and

lead to overall sustainable development of the region.

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