PREFEASIBILITY REPORT
OF
EXISTING LIMESTONE
PROJECT
OF
SHREE HARDASBHAI
GOVINDBHAI BHIMBHA
AT VILLAGE:- VADEKHAN,
TALUKA:- UPLETA,
DIST.:-RAJKOT
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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PREAMBLE
2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT /BACKGROUND INFORMATION
4.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4.0 AVAILABLITY OF RAW MATERIAL
5.0 SELECTION OF SITE & LOCATION OF STONE MINE
6.0 PLANNING BRIEF
7.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
8.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN
9.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
10.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION)
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preamble
Limestone is the principal ore of the calcium carbonat. The ore of
calcium is known as Limestone there are two type of ore is available in
gujarat. (1) High grade or plant grade Limestone and (2) Low grade or
non-plant grade or cement grade Limestone. High grade or plant grade
Limestone ore use in production of medical and chemical industries. .
Low grade or non-plant grade or cement grade Limestone use in
cement factories. There are huge market for both grade Limestone ore
in india and abroad.
2.0 Executive Summary
The mining lease of Shree Hardasbhai Govindbhai Bhimbha over an
area of 04-00-00 Hect. areas in ([Link] Land) Survey No.8/1p1
Pakiy, Village - Vadekhan, Taluka - Rajkot, District - Rajkot, State -
Gujarat has granted to Shree Hardasbhai Govindbhai Bhimbha by
Government order No. MCR-242009-180(17)CHH dated 22-10-2009 grant
order. Applied for renewal for period of 10 years and the renewal
application is pending in Govt. of Gujarat. Renewal application and
receipt of application is attached herewith and marked as Annexure-1
The mining scheme has been prepared under Rule 11 of MCDR 1988.
The mining plan was approved vide letter
no.682(23)(655)/2009MCCM(N) UDP date 14-07-2009.
if there will be only change in name and address of the lessee during
the pending of the approval it should be informed promptly.
As per the statuary obligation this project needs environmental
clearance from department of Environment and forest dept. (GPCB)
Gujarat. For grant of lease and to start quarrying operations
(production) Accordingly project proponent has submitted form 1, pre-
feasibility report and copy of Approval letter from department of mines
and geology Gujarat, to the central level environmental assessment
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authority of india constituted by MOEF, GOI for issuing environmental
clearance, as per EIA, September 14.2006 notification.
3.0 Introduction of the Project/Background information :
3.1 Name of the existing unit :Shree Hardasbhai Govindbhai Bhimbha
Registered Office :Shree Hardasbhai Govindbhai Bhimbha
At: Talsav,Taluka : Upleta,
Dist.: Rajkot,
Rajkot,
Location of existing unit : Village : Vadekhan
[Link] Land Sr. No.8/1p1
paiky
Taluka : Upleta.
Dist : Rajkot (Gujarat)
3.2 Brief description of nature of the project :
It is a Limestone mining lease, it contains Limestone ore which is used
in production of aluminium and also in cement industries.
The method of mining & mineral processing operations :-
The lessee is mining Limestone since 2009 by manual open cast
mining method . The method of mining is almost the same as followed
in other Limestone mine. With the nature of deposit Limestone horizon
is present on surface. The Limestone zone having thickness of 6.0 m.
Earlier mining work has been done in the lease area by manual open
cast mining method by forming five benches. One for soil and four
Limestone mineral and by engaging manual workers. Soil is removed
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first and than Limestone is excavated. Limestone is soft in nature and
required no drilling and blasting. Material after manual sorting is being
loaded in trucks.
Part of the mining lease area is under working pit, in the proposed
mining scheme mining will be started from south end of the working pit.
In the proposed mining scheme no development work is proposed. The
total area under mining during 5 year is 04-00-00 ha.
The generated waste will be stacked for backfilling. Limestone will be
produced by forming two benches of each 1.5 m height.
Reason for Closure :-
This is existing mining lease allotted for 10 years and further more
period of 10 years if renewed. The mine has not reached the stage
where proper planning of closure may be formulated and planned. As
such, the project presently involves Progressive Mine Closure Plan only
for the compliance of the rule. The mined will be closed only due to
exhaust of mineral Limestone from the area.
Status of Lessee :-
Lessee is Partnership firm.
3.3 Demand - Supply Gap : Very good demand in Gujarat and other states
and abroad also.
3.4 Imports vs. Indigenous Production : --N.A. --
3.5 Export Possibility : At present time the available quality of Limestone
is low grade and is useful in cement plant only. So there is no question
of export.
3.6 Domestic / Export Markets : There is lot of Domestic demand due to
high demand of cement in infrastructures, constructions and road
construction. High demand of Lime Stone is there, world wise.
Limestone is a raw material of calucium, so there is domestic demand
as well as abroad demand.
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3.7 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project :
The lessee is having other mining leases in this area and has
employment quite a number of qualified mining engineers and a
surveyor who are already in charge of these working.
ORGNISATION CHART
1. Full time Mining Engineer 1
2. Mining Manager 1
3 .Supervisor 1
4. Mine Geologist 1
5. Other 12
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4.0 Project Description :
4.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent project if
any : The mining of Limestone is carried out by opencast manual
mining method. No other material is interlinked with this mining work as
the project is mineral specific.
4.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location and
project boundary & project site layout) with co-ordinates : Location
map of the Project is attached herewith (Google image)
The geographical location of the project is as follows :
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The geographical location of the project is as follows :
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Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)
0 0
A 21 .46'41.5" 70 02'44.8"
0 0
B 21 .46'47.7" 70 02'38.4"
0 0
C 21 .46'43.72" 70 02'34.91"
0 0
D 21 .02'40.76" 70 02'40.76"
4.3 Details of alternate sites, considered and the basis of selecting the
proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone
into should be highlighted :
The area of this site is only 04-00-00 Ha. so there is no significant
impact on environment.
4.4 Size or magnitude of operation :
"B" category manual mining project. In this area the Limestone occurs in
form of bed. The mineral reserves have been estimated by plan area
method. Based on the experience and the estimated reserves have
been classified in to proved, probable & possible reserves The plan
area has been calculated from the surface geological plan. The average
plan area has been multiplied by thickness of mineral and then
multiplied by the bulk density.
Mineral Reserve :-
Indicate the mineral reserves available category wise as estimated
in last mining plan/mining scheme approved :-
Two types of Limestones are observed in the area. One is ash grey or
pinkish grey colour, nodular or boulder in nature and the other fawn
grey or raddish brown, earthy massive and ashowing features and
habits similar to ferruginous laterites.
Thickness of Limestone zone is about 6.0 m including powder
Limestone and part of siliceous Limestone.
The entire Limestone zone is of low grade.
Nature and type of Deposit :-
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The Limestone deposit is found from the upper level or from the surface
of area. There is no soil cover in the from of nodules, grits & small
boulders interbinded with laterite soil. It is a low grade laterite Limestone
found in beeded form.
In the lease area following formations are exposed :-
Formation Thickness
(1) Top Soil 0.00 m
(2) Limestone 6.00 m
Lithomergic Clay Below Lime.
The recovery of Limestone is considered as 90% on the basis of
experience gained by the lessee.
Reserves & Resources as per UNFC classification.
Classification Code Reserves Grade
estimation
(Quantity in
tonnes)
A. Total Mineral Reserve 1105016 Cement
Grade
Proved Mineral Reserve 111 665016
Probable mineral Reserve 121 and 440000
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B. Total Remaining Resources
Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 88000
Pre-feasibility mineral resources 221 and 0
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Measured mineral resources 331 -
Indicated mineral resources 332 -
Inferred mineral resources 333 -
Reconnaissance resources 334 -
Total Reserves + Resources 1193016
Year wise production during next five years mining scheme period
(as per the approved mining closure plan) :-
The year wise details of volume Limestone ore to be excavated & the
production tonnage of considering the recovery percentage of low grade
Limestone are as under.
4.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow
chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. is
given below:
The Limestone deposit in the area proposed for mining occurs on the
surface area. Manual opencast mining with the help of hammer is
suitable for mining of such type of deposits. Limestone ore will be
excavated by manual open cast method. Besides above, one low
headwater pump will be also utilized for dewatering of working pits if
necessary. During mining scheme period no. additional land will be
degraded mining will be carried out at pit bottom . The rest part of
degraded land will be used as water reservoir. In this strip Limestone
present over a average thickness of 6.0 M will be removed by two
benches of 3.0 m each.
Schematic diagram
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Open cast mining
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Site preparation
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Fencing
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OB removal
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Digging ore by manual
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Transported to the end use
4.6 Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source,
marketing area of final products. Mode of transport of raw
materials And finished products : N.A.
4.7 Resource optimization / recycling and reuse envisaged in the
project. If any, should be briefly outlined :
Resources are exploited optimistically, waste dumps will be reused for
backfilling.
4.8 Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and
source should be given :
Water to prevent dust pollution and domestic consumption is about 5.0
KLD./day and the source of by private supply, no energy/power is
required. The village nearby Vadekhan is well electrified.
4.9 Quantity of wastes to generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for
their Management/disposal :
As per the approved mining plan solid waste is to be stored and reused
for pit filling. There is no liquid wastes generation. As per the approved
mining plan the production programme of overburden and waste is as
under.
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4.10 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give
information of EIA purpose :
According to MOEF mining project containing area ≤50 Ha. are
considered in category B 2 . Schematic representations of the feasibility
is as under.
Project Concept and Site selection
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Form 1 pre-feasibility project report
with proposed TOR to MOEF (EAC)
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Scoping by SEAC (site visit by
sub group of SEAC, if necessary
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Category B 2 - EIA not required
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Appraisal and recommended by SEAC
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Approval by SEIAA
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Display on the SPCB/UTPCC website
& project proponent website
5.0 Site Analysis :
5.1 Connectivity :
The mining lease area is about 0.68 km from village Vadekhan
approachable only by a tar road. The lease area is situated on Rajkot
Road. Vadekhan can be approached from Rajkot. Rajkot is located
state highway no.:97 is about 14.42 km from lease area. Normally, the
people around these parts avail autorickshaw, buses (transporting ore)
for reaching Rajkot. The nearest railway station is Upleta which is about
24.68 km from Vadekhan. The nearest seaport Porbandar is about
42.68 km. The nearest airport is located at Porbandar, which is about
42.68 km from Vadekhan. The taluka headquarters is Rajkot, which is
about 97.44 kms from Vadekhan and Rajkot is comparatively a bigger
place than Vadekhan and facilities of hospital, post and telegraph office
etc. are also available.
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The location map saws the connectivity and periphery around lease
area. Map is as under.
5.2 Land Form - Land use and land Ownership :
The lease area is Govt. Waste Land and non forest land and is granted
for 30 years.
5.3 Topography (Google image) :
The lease area is in irregular shape. Does no pit. The lease are separate from
each other. The both blocks are almost flat area.
Although cultivation is being done of lease hold area, it is part of government
waste land but it is illegally under possession to the local villagers. Bajara and
jawar are the main crops of the region, which are grown on the cultivable land
in the area.
There is no river or nalla within the lease area. The rainy water flows the
natural slope of the area. In general the area having slope in eastern direction.
Rainy water of region ultimately goes into near by Sesional Nala.
There no river or nalla with in the lease area. No permanent nalla is passing
in the area, rainwater flow south direction. However in general water flow in
south direction. The temperature reaches upto 40 C during summer and
minimum upto 12 C in the winter. The av. Rainfall of the region is 400 mm per
year.
Topographical google Image
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5.4 Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest,
water bodies including area under CRZ), shortest distances from
the periphery of the project to periphery of the forests, national
park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies
(distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified
industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given:
Existing Land use pattern :-
Agriculture lands and private lands cover the terrain surrounding ML
area. Apart from this quite a number of mining leases are also found all
around the ML.
The ML area itself is confined to a government waste land very little part
of the area has been mined out and mining is continuing from the
existing quarry faces. Few plant are present in the area. Few bushes
locally known as Ganda baval are seen.
5.5 Existing infrastructure :
1 Nearest railway station Upleta is about 24.68 km from site.
2 State Highway No. 97 is about 14.42 km from the lease area.
3 NH No.8B is about 14.53 km from the lease area.
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4 Upleta Bus Station is about 24.68 km from the lease area.
5.6 Soil classification:
The area around Rajkot, Paradva, Vadekhan, Upleta & Jamjodhpur
village exposes Limestone as segregated pocket within laterite or
horizontal bedded Limestone deposits with in laterite or altered clay.
The other rock type exposed in the region are trap rocks, limestone and
lithomergic clays. The limestone belonging to Gaj beds series is
overlying the laterites. The sequence of formation ranges from early
Eocene to recent in age.
5.7 Climatic data from secondary sources (Secondary data) : Jamnagar
has a tropical climate . In winter there is much more rainfall in Jamnagar than
in summer. According to Köppen and Geiger climate is classified as As. The
average annual temperature in Jamnagar is 26.1 °C. The average annual
rainfall is 487 mm.
5.8 Social Infrastructure available : The existing project is located at
Village : Kenedy, Taluka : Rajkot. Dist : Rajkot. No big Social
Infrastructure available except mentioned under.
Primary School at Vadekhan 0.68 km
Govt. College Rajkot 97.44 km
Govt. Polytechnic 97.44 km
Jamnagar
Civil Hospital 97.44 km
Rajkot
Govt. Medical College Jamnagar 97.44 km
6.0 Planning Brief :
6.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.)
Town and country planning development authority classification :
No industries and town planning programmers in the proposed area.
6.2 Population projection :
No Human settlements near project area.
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6.3 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc) :
Details is given in land use pattern of approved mining plan.
6.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) :
There is no large infrastructure demand near to proposed area.
6.5 Amenities / Facilities :
Not applicable as it is a small project.
7.0 Proposed Infrastructure :
7.1 Industrial Area (processing Area) : --NA--
7.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area) : --NA--
7.3 Green Belt :
The plant is following the norms of CPCB and is in process to
developing 33% green belt in lease area.
7.4 Social Infrastructure :
The group of lease holders of the area decided to make a appropriate
plan of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Some activities which
were noted and will contribute in the social activities are as follows.
- Renovation of existing schools, health centres, community
centres etc.
- Awareness program - Girl Child
- Medical camp
- Potable water canopies in summers for households in the nearby
areas.
7.5 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water
ways etc) :
Well connected with Road/Rail. No metro and water ways.
7.6 Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) :
Drinking water is procured from open well existing nearby and 5.0 KLD.
water tank is there for domestic and dust suppression purpose.
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7.7 Sewage system :
The domestic wastewater treat in the septic tank followed by soak pit.
7.8 Industrial waste management : --NA--
7.9 Solid waste management :
The waste generated during mining scheme period will be soil. Besides
this 10% of ROM will be generated as mineralised waste, which
contains high silica & Soil. The waste does not find any used & can be
disposed as waste. The waste generated during scheme period will be
as under. Waste will be stack in mined out pit for refilling.
7.10 Power Requirement & Supply / Source : N.A.
8.0 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan :
Policy to be adopted (Central / State) in respect of the project
affected persons including home outstees, land outstees and
landless labourers (a brief outline to be given) : --NA--
9.0 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates :
9.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion
(Time schedule for the project to be given) :
It is an existing project and applied for Ec.
9.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic
viability of the project :
Project cost
10.0 Analysis of proposal (Final Recommendation) :
Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit
to the local people including population, if any, in the area :
This project has created employment potential for approximately about
16 local people. The existing corporate responsibilities envisaged by
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Group of lease holders of this area have decided to contribute in social
activities as follows.
- To buy a water tanker for water supply in nearby villages.
- Merit cum need scholarship for girl child in nearby villages.
- The group has planned to further conduct eye-camp in near future in
which cost & medical relief will be provided.
Thanks
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