Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit of M/s Navbharat Fuse Co Ltd · Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit of M/s Navbharat Fuse Co Ltd., S.no Concerns raised by public Response by Project Proponent Action

Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit of M/s Navbharat Fuse Co Ltd AdditionaI Information Sought By MoEF & CC

Project Proposal: Float Iron Ore Mining of 45000 TPA, Project Location: Rasuli Village, Bhanuprattapur Tehsil, Kanker District, Chhattisgarh Mine Lease Area 220 Ha Forest Land Proposal Number: IA/MIN/CG/23685/2014 File Number: J-11015/191/2014-IA.II(M)

2017

Consultants: Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt Ltd., (A Bureau Veritas Group Co)

M/s NAVBHARAT FUSE CO. LIMITED

Steel Division, Navbharat Udyog Bhavan

Ring road No-1, Telibandha, Post Ravi Gram, RAIPUR (CG)

Tel No: 0771 – 4217200, Fax: 0771 - 4217201

Final EIA & EMP Report of Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit of M/s Navbharat Fuse Co Ltd located at Rasuli Village (Forest Area) Bhanupratappur Tehsil, Kanker District, Chhattisgarh.

ML Area: 220 Ha.

Project Proposal: Iron Ore Mining of 45000 TPA

Report on Additional Information Sought by MoEF & CC

Bhagavathi Ana Labs Pvt. Ltd. (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) A-1

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE

(IMPACT ASSESSMENT DIVISION) NON-COAL MINING SECTOR

SUMMARY RECORD OF 13th MEETING OF THE RECONSTITUTED

COMMITTEE OF THE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS CONSTITUTED

UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006.

The Thirteen meeting of the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Mining Projects (Non-Coal) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change held during December 15-16,

2016. (2.18). Rasuli Iron Ore Mine with production capacity of 45,000 TPA (ROM) of Float Iron Ore by M/s Navbharat Fuse Co. Ltd., located at Village Rasuli, Tehsil-Bhanupratappur, District-Kanker, Chhattisgarh (MLA: 220 ha) Based on the information furnished and presentation made and discussions held, the Committee deferred the Proposal and sought the following information

1. The valid LOI of the mine need to be submitted; 2. There are Schedule I Species located in the study area. The PP needs to

Minutes of 13thEAC Meeting held during December 15-16, 2016 Page 30 of 63 submit the proof of application submitted for approval of Conservation Plan for Schedule I Species and its present status;

3. The Committee noted that the total mine Lease Area is in Forest Land. The PP informed that the State Govt. of Chhattisgarh has forwarded the application for FC Clearance. PP needs to submit the copy of application;

4. 4. The Committee noted that the Species selected for green belt has not as per the CPCB guidelines also the number of saplings for greenbelt development are too less for the area in which plantation is to be carried out. The revised plan along with the species as per the Guidelines needs to be submitted;

5. (v) A detailed time bound action plan along with the budgetary provision for issues raised during the Public Hearing shall be submitted;

6. A detailed waste generation and action plan for waste management and evacuation plan shall be submitted.

7. Project Proponent shall provide an Occupational Health plan which is to prepared by Specialist for Regular and Periodical medical examination of the workers to be engaged in the Project; and

8. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) for 220 ha should be given in the EIA report.


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#1: Valid LOI to be submitted


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#2: There are Schedule I Species located in the study area. The PP needs to submit the proof of application submitted for approval of Conservation Plan for Schedule I Species and its present status Proof of submission of Conservation Plan for approval is as follows:


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#3: The Committee noted that the total mine Lease Area is in Forest Land. The PP informed that the State Govt. of Chhattisgarh has forwarded the application for FC Clearance. PP needs to submit the copy of application


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Forest Diversion Proposal Forwarded to Central Government


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# 4: The Committee noted that the Species selected for green belt are not as per the CPCB guidelines also the number of saplings for greenbelt development are too less for the area in which plantation is to be carried out. The revised plan along with the species as per the Guidelines needs to be submitted; Greenbelt Development Program As per the guidelines of MoEF & CPCB, greenbelt will be developed all around the lease boundary and plantation will be carried out in the open spaces within the lease premises. Total area covered under green belt and plantation will be about 14.16 Ha (35 Acre) i.e. 35% of the total plant area. The proposed plant area falls in sub zone 2 of Zone 10 (Southern Plateau and Hills Region) as per the Agro-climatic division made by CPCB. The flora species recommended by CPCB for plantation in this sub-zone are listed in Annexure 8. Mostly flora species of local origin with following characteristics

will be selected from the recommended species for plantation in the area:

Low water demanding

Fast growing

Good foliage cover

Aesthetic appeal

Dust absorbent and dust resistant

Easy availability

Bio-indicators Plantation Programme: (Total area under plantation: 14.16 Ha)

Type of plantation Plantation density Spacing Numbers

Trees 1500 trees/Ha 2.5 m x 2.5 m 21,240

Shrubs 4000 saplings /Ha 1.5m x 1.5m 56,640

Grasses Throughout the plantation area

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Revised List of Species for Green Belt Development It is proposed to grow local varieties like

Terminalia tomentosa, Terminalia arjuna Sterculia urens Buchanania lanzan Aegle marmelos Anogeissus latifolia, Pterocarpus Boswellia serrate, Bombax ceive Adina cordifolia,

Apart from the above the fruit yielding & medicinal varieties like psidium guajava, syzigium cumini will also be taken up for plantation


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All efforts to improve the survival of the saplings, with their growth will be taken care by watering, fencing, keeping watch and ward and seeking guidance from the local Forest Dept. For the afforestation over the dump slopes, area will be prepared for plantation by spreading/utilizing the topsoil, if any, segregated and stacked separately.Over this area, initial reclamation with mulches, soil stabilizers, grass species and leguminous plants will be planted as a first measure to improve the soil fertility and bind the loose material. Later the slopes of contour benches of the static dumps shall be planted at closure intervals with suitable fast growing shrubs, root bearing and hardy species, like Acacia. This work shall be undertaken concurrent through the mining operations, during and after the offset of monsoon.

The expected rate of survival will be around 80%. All efforts to improve the survival of the saplings and their healthy growth will be made like watering, fencing, keeping watch and ward and seeking guidance from the local Forest Dept.


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#5: A detailed time bound action plan along with the budgetary provision for issues raised during the Public Hearing shall be submitted

Public Hearing Issues / Concerns and Response by Project Proponent Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit of M/s Navbharat Fuse Co Ltd.,

S.no Concerns raised by public

Response by Project Proponent

Action Plan Time Frame & Budget

1 Shri Rajesh Rangari – Bhanuprathapur Rasoli shares the boundary with the Bhanuprathapur, according to environmental factors the main area of concern is the forest density of area is 0.6 so mining should not be allowed. The area is also concentrated with birds and animals and also features some important vegetation that will pose danger to the environment. Mining activities are happening in the close vicinity from the project site hence, further mining in this area is not required. The company even has not shown any significant work done in the past and the records shown that the performance is backstage all through its operations.

It was submitted that an Ecological study and conservation plan has already been carried out by Retd Addl. PCCF Shri Ashok Masih. All the suggestions provided in the report provided by him and also provided in the EIA reports will be meticulously followed. The precautionary measures/mitigation measures and awareness programs will also be conducted in the area so as not to disturb the habitat. This is a new proposal and the proposed works will be undertaken after obtaining all the necessary clearances.

Mine Authorities Plantation in the buffer zone Assistance from Forest Dept Increased protection and vigilance Fire protection Development of breeding area for terrestrial birds Planting of fruit trees in suitable areas in forest Grass & fodder development Development of water bodies Public awareness Planting of thorny bushes to develop the breeding area for terrestrial birds- planting 500 bushes each year in first 10 year Planting and maintenance of fruit trees –

Time Frame Mine authorities To be completed within 5 years Assistance from Forest Dept For activities to be undertaken with forest department Budget Rs: 376.00 Lakhs for 10 years


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Planting of 500 plants each year in first 10 years of the project and later on their maintenance

2 Shri Shopa Singh Anchla – Zilla Panchayat Member – Durgakondal The mining area where public hearing is conducted, I'm obliged to talk in behalf of this public gathering. The people here have no clue about the public hearing, if I have no information about the project and public hearing how would the people in this area will have information about the project. In this aspect today dated 7th Sep 2016, public hearing should be postponed and the PH should be made to hear in local.

It was informed that the advertisement w.r.t public hearing was published in local and English news papers one month prior to the public hearing i.e on 06.08.2016. It was also informed that apart from publishing in news papers all the gram panchayats offices were also informed personally regarding the said public hearing meeting, venue and date of hearing.

3 Shri Devlal Nareti – Kodpaka – Durgakondal I'm also in favour of opposing the public hearing .The area where people belong to the project location are not present and the PH should be conducted

It was informed that the advertisement w.r.t public hearing was published in local and English news papers one month prior to the


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again in the project area. People talk good about the project during meeting but the work is not done properly once the project starts. PH should be postponed.

public hearing i.e on 06.08.2016. and apart from that all the gram panchayats offices were also informed regarding the said public hearing meeting, venue and date of hearing. It was confirmed that all the proposed social developmental activities will be undertaken and requested to keep confidence in them

As per survey carried out in Villages Jhitkatola Durgkondal Khadgaon Boriya Makasa Kosmi Kumarkatta Dorba Boriya Nendgaon Rasuli the following development works are proposed to be taken up Provision of medical facility Provision of rainwater harvesting and desilting of the existing ponds Construction of boundary wall to schools

Medical camps will be conducted within 3 months Desilting and Rainwater harvesting at schools and PHC will be taken up immediately Construction of boundary wall to school will be taken up immediately Budget: Rs 25.00 Lakhs (Initial allotment which will be reviewed later)

4 Shri Dhan Singh Totpa – Gram Panchayat He said whatever Shri Anchla Ji said is

It was informed that the advertisement w.r.t public hearing was published in local and English

The proposal is only for float ore mining. Prevention and

Time Frame Environment


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correct, the area will be affected due to this mining project.

news papers one month prior to the public hearing i.e on 06.08.2016. and apart from that all the gram panchayats offices were also informed regarding the said public hearing meeting, venue and date of hearing.

precautionary measures like dust suppression, plantation and wild life protection activities as proposed will be undertaken.

protective measures will be taken up immediately a total budget of Rs 26.00 lakhs has been earmarked for Environment pollution control along with recurring annual budget of Rs 10.00 lakhs

5 Shri . V. Sunanda Reddy – Nalagonda – Telangana He advised to monitor the water quality in 10 Km study area. He also said what action plans are implemented when the groundwater contamination happens during the surface run off in the event of rainfall. What is the plan for employment for locals once the project starts. What benefits will locals get once steel development plant set up. Health check ups also should be conducted according to CSR policy.

The suggestion were taken and confirmed that all the local villagers will be taken in to confidence while operating the mines. It was also informed that water quality monitoring will be carried out on regular basis in post project monitoring and when ever any contamination is observed necessary actions will be implemented. It was also confirmed that during the baseline survey itself local villagers in the project area were taken into confidence and they have also provided their valuable suggestions and requests in the form of letter to our consultants which were already

Monitoring of water quality once in a season and water levels once in a month in the surrounding villages. To avoid any contamination to natural water bodies 4 check dams of dimension(5.5m X 4.5m X 1.5m and 8 settling ponds of 50 x 15 x 3.0m are proposed.

Time Frame Environment protective measures will be taken up immediately a total budget of Rs 26.00 lakhs has been earmarked for Environment pollution control along with recurring annual budget of Rs 10.00 lakhs


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incorporated in the Draft EIA report submitted for public hearing.

6 Shri Jagganath Sahu – District Minister – BJP – Durgakandal The project site belongs to Durgakandal so the PH should be made available in this area. The locals of this area should be made aware of this project. PH should be postponed.

It was informed that the advertisement w.r.t public hearing was published in local and English newspapers one month prior to the public hearing i.e on 06.08.2016. and apart from that all the gram panchayats offices were also informed regarding the said public hearing meeting, venue and date of hearing. It was also confirmed that during the baseline survey itself local villagers in the project area were taken into confidence and they have also provided their valuable suggestions and requests in the form of letter to our consultants which were already incorporated in the Draft EIA report submitted for public hearing.

7 Pushao Ram Dugga – Zilla Panchayat Member – Durgakondal Mining work will be

It was also confirmed that during the baseline survey itself local villagers in the project area were


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done in Durgakandal block. The PH should be made available to the public belongs to that locality, where locals can put up a party in their area. The locals have beautified the hills and it is properly maintained. The mining activities can destroy the natural ecology of the area. The local uneducated tribes their livelihood will be disturbed, they have the right to live and eat, and further investigations should be done, the forest is the main source of our food and we are living peacefully in this area. The people belongs to that area will face difficulties. Dalli Rajhahar people saying that only big people will get employment and here also same situation will happen. We are small farmers and our entire crops will be damaged because of the run off from the mining activities, and during rainy days entire agriculture land will be inundated. I'm against this project and I want recommendations of the people before this project starts.

taken into confidence and they have also provided their valuable suggestions and requests in the form of letter to our consultants which were already incorporated in the Draft EIA report submitted for public hearing. It was also confirmed that all the local peoples need as submitted by them during the interaction with them will be taken care off. It is also confirmed that this is only float ore mining and also informed that only technical staff will be employed however apart from technical staff all other employment opportunities will be provided to the local villagers only.

Monitoring of water quality once in a season and water levels once in a month in the surrounding villages. To avoid any contamination to natural water bodies 4 check dams of dimension(5.5m X 4.5m X 1.5m and 8 settling ponds of 50 x 15 x 3.0m are proposed.

Time Frame Environment protective measures will be taken up immediately a total budget of Rs 26.00 lakhs has been earmarked for Environment pollution control along with recurring annual budget of Rs 10.00 lakhs


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#6: A detailed waste generation and action plan for waste management and evacuation plan shall be submitted Details submitted earlier: DISPOSAL OF WASTE: Nature & Disposal of Waste a) Nature of Waste The topography of the area is showing undulating and resembles a hillock and iron ore is mostly outcropping over an entire hill area. During the float ore mining 75 % reject material generated during mining, will be used for reclamation purpose. During the float ore mining mine waste will be generated and stacked in South direction in and along the south lease boundary of the mine.

Waste Generation

S. No Years Generated waste (m3) Generated waste (t)

1 1st year 28147.50 50665.50

2 2nd year 31556.25 56801.25

3 3rd year 37620.00 67716.00

4 4th year 40621.87 73119.37

5 5th year 45510.00 81918.00

183455.62 330220.12

Maximum Height & Spread of Dumps

The maximum height of the overburden proposed for dumping is 3 m.

Retaining walls with garland drains will be erected at the toe end of these dumps to give sufficient toe support.

Back Filling

Total generation of overburden during the lease period is around 404841 m3 as calculated on the basis of ultimate pit limit and float ore mining. The overburden including associated waste will be accommodated in the worked out pit followed by reclamation and plantation. REVISED / CORRECTED The deposit in Rasuli Iron Ore Deposit is of hilly nature and iron ore is mostly at the hill top and outcropping in nature. In the 1st five years, it is proposed to open a working pit in the float ore “C” from the top N to S slope direction. The face advancement will be from northern side towards southern side following contour.


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In initial years stress will be given to carry out float mining operation until the detail exploration and quantity of primary ore body is stabilized as per UNFC norms. Year Wise Production for First Five Years 1st Year In the first year for the float ore mining one pit of 556 x 27 x 2.5 m dimension will be dug in the South Eastern part of the lease area. 2nd Year In the second year for the float ore mining one pit of 612 x 27.5 x 2.5 m dimension will be dug in the South part of the 1st year pit area. 3rd Year In the third year for the float ore mining one pit of 627 x 32 x 2.5 m dimension will be dug in the South part of the 2nd year pit area 4th Year In the fourth year for the float ore mining pit 619 x 35 x 2.5 m dimension will be dug in the South of the 3rd year float ore mining pit. 5th Year In the fifth year, for the float ore mining one pit of 592 x 41 x 2.5 m dimension will be dug in the South of the 4th year float ore mining pit. The deposit will be opened in such a manner so, that systematic development of the deposit can be carried out in future. The proposed mining operations are of manual nature for float ore. No drilling and blasting are required. It will be simply picked up manually using crowbars and stacked in predetermined place for dispatch. The float ore will be loaded into trucks / tippers for onward dispatch to the Captive plant located near Raipur. As there is no drilling and blasting or crushing involved during the present operations, there will not be any generation of sub grade mineral or overburden waste. However, any waste generation in the form of soil will be stacked in 7.5m safety zone and used for plantation.


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#7: Project Proponent shall provide an Occupational Health plan which is to prepared by Specialist for Regular and Periodical medical examination of the workers to be engaged in the Project; and OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY / MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND EXAMINATIONS In order to evaluate the impacts from mining on the health of workers, baseline health studies shall be carried out on every worker before joining their duties. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND EXAMINATIONS

Identifying workers with conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to dust & noise and establishing baseline measures for determining changes in health

Evaluating the effect of dust & noise on workers

Enabling corrective action to be taken when necessary

Providing health education The medical surveillance program consists of the following:

Pre-employment and pre-placement medical examinations Periodic medical examinations Awareness & Training Record keeping

History The initial medical and occupational history cover previous exposure to dust, personal habits (e.g., smoking) and history of present or past respiratory disorders (particularly tuberculosis). Occupational Health Monitoring All the employees in the mine will be subjected to pre-employment & periodic medical examination to assess the occupational health impacts. The tests will conducted as per Form O as given in Mines Rules 1955. which includes: 1. Height & Weight 2. Eyes

Visual Acquity – Distant Vision with or without glasses Any organic disease of eyes Night blindness Colour blindness Squint

3. Ears Hearing tests for both ears Any organic diseases

4. Respiratory Systems Spirometry

5. Circulatory Systems


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Blood Pressure Pulse

6. Abdomen Tenderness Liver Spleen Tumor

7. Nervous Systems History of fits / epilepsy Paralysis Mental health

8. Locomotory systems 9. Skin 10. Hydrocele 11. Hernia’ 12. Any other abnormality 13. Urine Tests 14Skiagram of Chest 15. Complete Blood Picture Any other test considered by the Committee Doctor Based on the medical findings, the workers will be placed at appropriate locations and necessary safety training will be provided Awareness & Training Program All workers will be subjected with pre-employment & periodic awareness & training program on health and safety issues of mining and related activities. They would also be imparted with proper training and would be made to understand the health impacts of inhaling high concentration of dust laden air.All the workers will also be provided training in first aid. Holders of first aid certificate are given refresher training once in two years Rescue trained person acquire highest standards of proficiency in first aid. Ambulance vans will be provided which will be equipped with life-saving drugs, medicines and appliances needed in emergency. Record Keeping Under the provisions of the Medical Regulation, the examining doctor will maintain health records for each worker examined and records will be updated with findings The total manpower requirement for the project is 212 Nos


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Occupational Health Program during Pre-Employment Stage, Operational Stage & Post-Employment Stage

Pre-employment Stage During Operations Post-employment Stage

Identification of Risks & Hazards involved in the work place

Awareness training & Refresher training with risks involved in various operation & occupation health impacts

Regular Health checkup for all the employees at post employment (retirement) stage

Educating the employees with risks involved in their work place along with ranking of the risks

Provision of Personal Protective Equipment’s & Providing Training in usage of the same

Updating the records

Noting habits & Evaluating Medical History and ability of the person to be employed

Medical Health Camps to update employee’s health Condition. Safety Manager trained in OH&S will be responsible for evaluation the working condition & sending the employees for medical check-ups.

Duplicate records of all the employees will be made available at the local health Centers

Preliminary Screening of the persons to have baseline health condition Medical examinations Chest x-ray, Lung function test, Urinalysis, Audiometric Tests, Eye Tests, Blood Tests and screening for Tuberculosis, Asthma, Silicosis etc

An occupational health specialist will be hired to take care special needs along with a Medical physician

Data Base Creation of All the employees

Updating the records

Individual data bank on health status will be maintained for each employee and all the tests conducted along with the evaluation reports will be updated


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Occupational Health & Safety Aspects identified in the Mine Area

S. No

Location No of

Workers Type of

Exposure Preventive Measures

Remedial measures

1 Mineral Transportation

20 Dust, noise & Accident

Dust suppression through water sprinkling, Preventive maintenance of vehicles, Speed Limit & Covered transport

Safe driving, Controlling speed limits Incentive for safe driving

2 Mining 180 Dust & noise

Dust suppression through water sprinkling, Maintenance of vehicles

Helmet, Safety Shoes, Goggles, Hand gloves, Dust Masks, Ear muffs, Training regarding safety measures, Periodic Health Check up

Proposed Budget for Occupational Health and Safety

Purpose Employees (212 Nos) Rs Lakhs

OH & S Training & Awareness Programme (@Rs 1500 / person/year)

3.18

Health Insurance (@ Rs 2000 / workers & his family - coverage upto 2.0 Lakhs)

4.24

Safety equipment’s (@ 3000 / person), Safety Shoes, Helmets, PPE’s

6.36

Medical checkup (@ Rs 1500/ yr) 3.18

Medicines to workers & their families (@Rs 1000/person) 2.12

Total 19.08

Committee for Implementation of OH & S in the Organisation

S. No Designation Responsibility

1 Mines Manager Overall Responsibility of OH & S in the Plant Area

2 EH&S Manager Adherence to OH & S guidelines and provision of training and conducting awareness camps & ensuring Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment

4 Doctor Pre-employment examinations and periodic examination / health check up and updating the Records, provision of first aid training


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#8: Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) for 220 ha should be given LAND RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION As this project is planned to have vegetation as the ultimate goal for the rehabilitation of the affected land and for this purpose intensive plantation keeping bio-diversity is proposed with water storage facility, so as to improve upon the existing eco system and leave a congenial environment for resident flora and fauna. During the initial periods, there will be no waste generation. During later stage once the insitu iron ore mining starts the waste generated will be back filled into the worked out portions and afforestation will be done (For this a fresh EC will be obtained) The land utilisation pattern of mine lease area at the end of Mining Plan Period and at the end of lease period is given in following table

TABLE 2.8: PROPOSED LAND UTILISATION PATTERN OF THE ML AREA

Description At the end of 5th year (m2)

At the end of Lease Period (m2)

Area under pit 97843 215915

Area for dumping and plantation

9390 60650

Area for roads, buildings, etc

3150 5000

Total 110383 281565

(Source: Approved Mining Plan, Page 49)


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Surface Plan


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Geological Plan


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Geological Sections


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Conceptual Plan


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Conceptual Sections

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