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(Under Rule 19 A and rule 41 & 42 amendment by the Tamil Nadu Minor
Mineral Concession Rules, 1959)
Patta Land / Captive / Scheme Period (2015-16 to 2019-20)
IN
LOCATION OF THE QUARRY LEASE AREA
EXTENT : 1.73.0 Ha,
S.F.NOS. : 183/1A2 & 183/1B,
VILLAGE : THALAMPATTU,
TALUK : PANRUTI,
DISTRICT : CUDDALORE,
STATE : TAMIL NADU.
FOR
MINE OWNER/LESSEE
Thiru.K.Ramalingam,
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti - 607 106,
Cuddalore District.
PREPARED BY
Dr.P.Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Qualified Person
Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,
Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,
Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.
Cell: 94422 78601, 94433 56539.
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected].
K. Ramalingam,
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti - 607 106,
Cuddalore District.
CONSENT LETTER FROM LESSEE
The Scheme of quarrying in respect of Fireclay quarry over an
extent 1.73.0 Hectares of Patta land in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1B in
Thalampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State
has been prepared by
Dr.P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Qualified Person
I request to the Commissioner, Department of Geology and
Mining, Guindy, Chennai to make further correspondence regarding the
modification of the Scheme of quarrying with the said Qualified Person
at his following address.
Dr.P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,
Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,
Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.
Cell: 94422 78601, 94433 56539.
I hereby undertake that all the modifications, if any made in the
Scheme of quarrying by the qualified person may be deemed to have
been made with my knowledge and consent and shall be acceptable to
me and binding on me in all respects.
Signature of the lessee
K. Ramalingam
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines
Place: Cuddalore
Date:
K. Ramalingam,
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti - 607 106,
Cuddalore District.
DECLARATION OF THE LESSEE
The Scheme of quarrying in respect of Fireclay quarry over an
extent 1.73.0 Hectares of Patta land in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1B in
Thalampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State
has been prepared in full consultation with me
I have understood its contents and agree to implement the
same in accordance with Laws applicable to Mines.
Signature of the lessee
K. Ramalingam
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines
Place: Cuddalore
Date:
Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,
Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,
Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.
Cell: 94422 78601, 94433 56539.
CERTIFICATE FROM THE QUALIFIED PERSON
This is to certify that the Provisions of Rule 19 A and Rule 41 & 42
amendment under Tamilnadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959
have been observed in the preparation of Scheme of quarrying in
respect of Fireclay quarry over an extent 1.73.0 Hectares of Patta land
in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1B in Thalampattu Village, Panruti Taluk,
Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State has been prepared for
K. Ramalingam,
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti - 607 106,
Cuddalore District.
Whenever specific permissions / exemptions / relaxations and
approvals are required, the Lessee will approach the concerned
authorities of Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Government of
Tamilnadu, Guindy, Chennai– 600 032, Tamilnadu for such permissions
/exemptions/relaxations and approvals.
It is also certified that information furnished in the above Scheme
of quarrying are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of the Qualified Person
Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Place: Salem
Date:
Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,
Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,
Alagapuram, Salem – 636 004.
Cell: 94422 78601, 94433 56539.
CERTIFICATE FROM THE QUALIFIED PERSON
Certified that the Provisions of Mines Act, Rules and Regulations
or Orders made there under have been observed in the preparation of
Scheme of quarrying in respect of Fireclay quarry over an extent 1.73.0
Hectares of Patta land in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1B in Thalampattu
Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State has been
prepared for
K. Ramalingam,
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti - 607 106,
Cuddalore District.
Whenever specific permissions/exemptions/ relaxations and
approvals are required, the lessee will approach the concerned
authorities of the Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS), No. 5, IInd
Street, Block – AA, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40, Tamil Nadu for such
permissions/ exemptions /relaxations and approvals.
It is also certified that information furnished in the Scheme of
quarrying are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of the Qualified Person
Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Place: Salem
Date:
LIST OF CONTENTS
S.No. Description Page
No.
1. Introduction 1
2.
PART - I
Proposal under Scheme of Quarrying for the next
three years
6
3. Exploration and reserves 8
4. Mining 14
5. Conceptual mining plan 17
6. Blasting 21
7. Mine Drainage 21
8. Stacking of Mineral Waste and Disposal of Waste 21
9. Use of Mineral 22
10. Site Services 23
11. Employment potential 23
12. Environmental Management plan 24
13. Progressive Quarry Closure Plan 29
14. Statutory Provisions 32
LIST OF ANNEXURES
S. No. Description Annx. No.
1. Copy of Proceedings letter I
2. Copy of FMB II
3. Copy of Patta III
4. Copy of Adangal IV
5. Copy of “A” Register V
6. Copy of Combined Sketch VI
7. Copy of Lease deed VII
8. Copy of Mining Plan Approval Letter X
9. Copy of ID Proof XI
10. Copy of QP Certificate XII
LIST OF PLATES
SL.NO. DESCRIPTION
PLATE
Nos.
SCALE
1.
LOCATION PLAN
I 1:24,00,000
2. KEY PLAN
IA
1:50,000
3. ROUTE MAP
IB
Not to scale
4. TOPO SKETCH OF QUARRY LEASE
APPLIED AREA FOR 1KM RADIUS
IC
1:10,000
5. QAUARRY LEASE PLAN II 1:1000
6. SURFACE PLAN III 1:1000
7. GEOLOGICAL PLAN AND
SECTIONS IV
Plan - 1:1000 Section
Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500
8.
YEARWISE PRODUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SECTIONS
V
Plan - 1:1000
Section
Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500
9. QUARRY LAYOUT AND
AFFORESTATION PLAN VI
1:1000
10. PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE
PLAN AND SECTIONS
VII
Plan - 1:1000
Section
Hor - 1:1000 Ver - 1:500
11. ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN VIII
1:5000
12. CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND
SECTIONS IX
Plan - 1:1000
Section Hor - 1:1000
Ver - 1:500
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SCHEME OF QUARRYING FOR THALAMPATTU
FIRECLAY QUARRY
Scheme Period – 2015-16 to 2019-20
(Prepared Under Rule 19 A and rule 41 & 42 amendment by the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959)
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This Scheme of QuarryingforThalampattufire clay quarry over an extent of 1.73.0
hectares in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1Bin Thalampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore
District,Tamilnadu State has been prepared forSri.K.Ramalingam, Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi
Clay Mines, No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross, Panruti, Cuddalore District -607 106.
The lessee is an Individual and he has an adequate knowledge and experience in
fireclay mining for more than a decade.
The mining lease for fireclay has been granted under Proceedings
RC.No.7484/MM3/2005, Dated:28.12.2005 for a period of twenty years. The lease was
executed on 13.03.2006 and it is valid upto12.03.2026. Twenty years period is from the
date of execution of lease deed i.e13.03.2006 to 12.03.2026. Please refer Annexure Nos. I&
VII.
The Mining plan (2005-06 to 2009-10) was approved by Indian Bureau of Mines,
Chennai, Letter no:7484/MM3/2005/-Sl.No.8/Cdlr/Panruti/Thalampattu,Dated:13/12/2005.
The first scheme of mining (2010-11 to 2014-15) was approved vide by the IBM vide
letter no. TN/CDL/FC/MS-687,MDS, Dated: 26.04.2012and got expired on 31.03.2015.Copy
of scheme of mining approval Letter is enclosed as Annexure No.X.
As per notification of Ministry of mines, No.S.O.423 (E), dated 10.02.2015 by clause
(e) of section 3 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (67 of
1957), the central Government has declared 31 minerals including fireclay as Minor
Minerals.
Based on the above notification, the Government of Tamilnadu issued a Government
order videG.O.No. 70, dated; 22.04.2016, including all 31 minerals under the rule 43 of
TNMCR stating that the procedure laid down in the rule 19A of TNMCR shall apply for the
grant of quarry lease.
Hence, the Scheme of Quarrying (2015-16 to 2019-20) along With PMCP is being
prepared now for Submission to Indian Bureau of Mines for approval under Rule 19 A and
rule 41 & 42 amendment by the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959.
1.1 Details of lease particulars holding this company are given as under:
The lessee does not have any mining leases inside or outside the Tamilnadu State
Table -1
S.No. Lease reference no.
& date Area in Ha
Location Date of
Execution Lease Period
valid upto
1. G.O. Ms. No. 579, dated 27.10.1992
1.08.5 Cuddalore 0.01.1998 20 Years 03.01.2018
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1.2 REVIEW OF MINING PLAN:
1.2.1 Name of the Quarry : Thalampattu Fire Clay Mines,
Name of the lessee : K. Ramalingam
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
Address : No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti -607 106,
Cuddalore District.
Pin Code : 607 106.
Phone No : 99763 18781
Location of the Quarry
S.F.nos : 183/1A2 & 183/1B
Extent : 1.73.0 Ha
Village : Thalampattu
Taluk : Panruti
District : Cuddalore
State : Tamil Nadu
Ownership : Patta land
It is a patta land, vide Patta No: 809. Registered in the name of lessee
Thiru.K.Ramalingam.
1.3 Particulars of Approval of Mining Plan and Date of Commencement of Mining
Operation:
The Mining plan (2005-06 to 2009-10) was approved by Indian Bureau of Mines,
Chennai, Letter no:7484/MM3/2005/-Sl.No.8/Cdlr/Panruti/Thalampattu, Dated:13/12/2005.
The first scheme of mining (2010-11 to 2014-15) was approved vide by the IBM vide
letter no. TN/CDL/FC/MS-687,MDS, Dated: 26.04.2012 and got expired on
31.03.2015.Copy of scheme of mining approval Letter is enclosed as Annexure No.X.
Hence, the Scheme of Quarrying (2015-16 to 2019-20) along With PMCP is being
prepared now for Submission to Indian Bureau of Mines for approval under Rule 19 A and
rule 41 & 42 amendment by the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959.
The mining lease for fireclay has been granted under Proceedings
RC.No.7484/MM3/2005, Dated:28.12.2005 for a period of twenty years.
i). Date of execution : 13.03.2006
ii). Period of lease : 20 years
iii). Expiry of lease : 12.03.2026
1.4 REVIEW OF COMPLIANCE POSITION OF SALIENT FEATURES OF PREVIOUS
MINING PLAN
All the condition stipulated in the Proceedings and lease deed was fulfilled and
maintained during the course of quarry operation.
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1.5.0 REVIEW OF IMPORTANT CHAPTERS OF PREVIOUS SCHEME
1.5.1 EXPLORATION:
State Geology and Mining Department have already carried out detailed mapping of
the Mineral deposits in these areas during 1992 to 1993 by regionally.
The Geological Survey of India has already carried out detailed mapping of the
commercial fireclay deposits of Tamilnadu.
In the previous approved schemeperiod (2010-11 to 2014-15), two boreholes to a
depth of 10mwas proposed, but the lessee has carried out one auger borehole of4m depth
from the existing pit surfaceduring the previous scheme period. At present thereisone
existing pit and their dimension is given below.
Existing Pits Geometry: Table-2
Pit Length
In Meter Width
In Meter Depth
In Meter Area
In Ha. Dip˚ Strike
1 132 (max) 102 (avg) 14 (max) 1.34.6 S100 E-W
With the datas analyzed from the existing pit and drilled auger boreholes, the
deposit has been proved upto16.5m depth with an average of 7.5m topsoil. The borehole
logging datas are furnished below.
The abstract of the litholog is furnished below: Table - 3
Borehole No
topsoil (RL) (mtr)
Mined out (RL) (mtr)
Fire Clay (RL) (mtr)
ABH-1 - - 54.1m – 50.0m
Locations of drilled auger boreholes are marked in the geological plan and sections
(Plate No. IV).
The lessee with his consultant geological team thoroughly studied the area and
demarcated the attitude of the deposit. It is inferred that the grade of the fireclay is of
refractory grade.
The mining operations were carried out more than, regular sampling and analysis of
the deposits has proved,the recovery of mineral was estimated as 100% of the total
excavation of the ore body was discussed during the previous approved scheme period. But
during the course of quarry operation the recovery of mineral is enhanced from 100% was
achieved by the lessee during the first scheme period. Hence the same 100% recovery is
discussed during the present scheme period.
The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth.With the datas analyzed from the
existing pit and drilled auger boreholes, the depth of mineralization of the clay deposit is
proved upto a depth of 16.5m with an average of 7.5m thickness of topsoil respectively.
The quality inferred is refractory grade clay. Hence, the reserves and resources are
estimated as given below during this scheme period.
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Table-4 Depth of estimation of the reserves and resources during the present scheme
period [2015-16 to 2019-20]
16.5m depth [7.5m Topsoil + 9m refractory grade clay(Proved 111)]
Four boreholes of 15m depth each are proposed during the present scheme period in
the year 2018-19 at 50m grid interval, to know the characteristics features of clay beds and
to find out the further depth persistence of the mineralization. No trial pits and trenches are
proposed during the present scheme period. Locations of proposed boreholes are marked in
the geological plan and sections and year wise plan and sections (Refer Plate No.IV & V).
1.5.2 MINE DEVELOPMENT:
During the time of previous approved scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15) the
mining operation was proposed to be carried out in the entireportionof the lease area in
East-west direction to a depth of only 14mby opencastmethod.
Themining operation was carried out with opencast mining method by engaging
labours with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick-axes and cane baskets. The quarrying
operation was carried out in the entireportionof the lease area. At present there is one
existing pit and their dimension isPit [132m (max) x 102m (avg) x 14m (d) (max)].
Handling of waste and ore & Places of working:
The wastes include mineral wastes and topsoil. There is no generation of waste. The
topsoil generated during the previous scheme period was utilized for afforestation purposes.
1.5.3 EXPLOITATION:
In the previous approved scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15), year 2010-12 lapsed
and hence proposals was given only for three years i.e. from 2012-13 to 2014-15.
Proposed and actual production as per previous approved scheme period [2010-11 to 2014-
15]:
Table -5
Year
Proposal (Tonnes) Actual (Tonnes)
ROM (Ts) Clay (100%) Recovery (Ts)
ROM (Ts)
Clay (100%) Recovery (Ts)
2010-11 - - 5920 5920
2011-12 - - 2830 2830
2012-13 8315 8315 3410 3410
2013-14 9594 9594 780 780
2014-15 9594 9594 1190 1190
Total 27504 27504 14130 14130
1.5.4 RESERVES ESTIMATED IN THE EARLIER APPROVED SCHEME PERIOD [2010-11 to
2014-15] WITH GRADE.
During the previous approved scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15), the reserves
were estimated upto20m depth with an average of 7.5m topsoil.
The grade of the fireclay is of refractory grade. The bulk density of the mineral was
taken as 2.6.
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Table-6 Reserves estimated in the earlier approved scheme period[2010-11 to 2014-15]
Description
of reserves
ROM
(tones)
Recoverable Reserves
(100%) TS
Category Grade
Geological Resources
(insitu) 455177 455177
Proved & Probable Refractory
grade fire clay Mineable reserves
27504 27504 Proved & Probable
Depletion of Reserves
The insitu reserve depleted during the previous approved scheme period[2010-11 to 2014-
15]
Table – 7
Year ROM Recoverable Fireclay
@100% (Ts)
2010-11 5920 5920
2011-12 2830 2830
2012-13 3410 3410
2013-14 780 780
2014-15 1190 1190
Total 14130 14130
Total Mineable reserves as per the previous approved
scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15) @100% recovery = 27,504Ts
Reserves depleted during the previous approved
scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15) @ 100% recovery = 14,130Ts
The reason for deviation in production of ROM:
Production during the previous scheme period was lower than the anticipated and
the reason was due to poor market demand and global recession during this period.
1.6.0 AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME:
During the previous scheme period, it was proposed to plant 5Neem saplings with
60% survival rate every year in the all along the boundary barrier of the mining lease area.
Afforestation was carried out and the survival rate of the plants was below 60%, due to
poor rainfall.
Table-8
Year Name of
the species No. of trees
Planned Trees area covered
2010-11 - - 300sq.m
(survival rate 60%)
2011-12 - - 2012-13 Neem 5 2013-14 Neem 5 2014-15 Neem 5
1.7.0 RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION:
Reclamation and rehabilitation was not proposed during the previous schemeperiod,
and hence neither reclamation nor rehabilitation was carried out during the previous
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schemeperiod. The reclamation and rehabilitation will be carried out only when the quarry
reaches its ultimate pit limit. There is no mined waste in the lease area. The topsoil
generated during the previous scheme period was utilized for afforestation purposes.
At present the quarry attained a maximum depth of 14m from the surface and the
quarry has not reached ultimate pit limit, hence backfilling program has not been
commenced.
1.8.0 CONTROL OF DUST:
The air in the area is quite fresh, quarry operation was carried out manually along
with machineries and which is minimum HP & low capacity. The machinery plays in that
area is comparatively less. Hence, the dust was minimal well within the prescribed limits.
1.9.0 NOISE & GROUND VIBRATION:
Since the mining activity is carried out in the soft clay beds with opencast mining
with machineries and which is minimum HP & low capacity, no blasting nor is drilling carried
out. Hence, the noise & vibration was minimum, below the norms as prescribed in the MMR,
1961 and their amendments.
1.10.0 SIGNIFICANT FEATURES:
Being the company is much concerned above the environment, the company
closely monitored the environmental factors systematically without degrading the land,
water and air. However, tests have to be carried out to show the actual performance of
quarry on environmental issues which will be complied in the present Scheme period.
PART - I
2.0 PROPOSAL UNDER SCHEME OF QUARRYING FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS:
2.1 NAME OF THE LESSEE WITH ADDRESS:
Name of the Quarry : Thalampattu Fire Clay Mines,
Name of the lessee : K. Ramalingam
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
Address : No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti -607 106,
Cuddalore District.
Pin Code : 607 106
Phone No : 99763 18781
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2.2 NAME, ADDRESS AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF THE QUALIFIED PERSON
WHO PREPARED THE MINING PLAN:
Name : Dr.P. Thangaraju, M.Sc.,Ph.D,
Qualified Person
Address : M/s. Geo Exploration and Mining Solutions,
Old No.260-B, New No.17, Advaitha Ashram Road,
Alagapuram,
Salem – 636 004.
Cell : 94422 78601, 94433 56539.
Tele Fax : +91 427 2431989 (Office).
E-mail id : [email protected], [email protected],
2.3STATUS OF THE LESSEE:
The lessee is an Individual and he has an adequate knowledge and experience in
fireclay mining for more than a decade.
2.4 MINERALS TO BE QUARRIED:
Fireclay only
2.5 DETAILS OF LEASE PARTICULARS ARE GIVEN AS UNDER:
The mining lease for fireclay has been granted under Proceedings RC.No.7484/MM3/
2005, Dated: 28.12.2005 for a period of twenty years.
i). Date of execution : 13.03.2006
ii). Period of lease : 20 years
iii). Expiry of lease : 12.03.2026
2.6. DETAILS OF THE AREA
2.6.1 LOCATION OF THE QUARRY;
Name of the Quarry : Thalampattu Fire Clay Quarry
S.F.nos : 183/1A2 & 183/1B
Extent : 1.73.0 Ha
Village : Thalampattu
Taluk : Panruti
District : Cuddalore
State : Tamil Nadu
Ownership : Patta land
2.6.2 EXISTENCE OF PUBLIC ROAD/RAILWAY LINE, IF ANY NEARBY AND
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE:
The quarry lease area is located at a distance of 1.5km SouthwestfromThalampattu
Village. Thalampattu – KiliruppuRoad is located Northern side from the lease area.
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Table – 9
S.No Particulars Location Direction Approximate
Distance in Km 1 Nearest Post office Keeliruppu SW 2 2 Nearest Town (D.H) Panruti NE 6 3 Nearest Police Station Kadampuliyar SE 4 4 Nearest Govt. Hospital Panruti NE 6 5 Nearest School Maligampattu NE 2 6 Nearest DSP Office Panruti NE 6 7 Nearest Railway Station Panruti NE 6 8 Nearest Airport Trichy SW 137 9 Nearest Seaport Chennai NE 171
Please refer Location plan (Plate No.I), Route Map (Plate No.IA), Key plan (Plate No.IB).
Drinking water, rest shed, store room, public convenience and mines office are
proposed to be constructed in temporary semi permanent structure within the lease area.
Please refer Plate No. VI.
2.6.3 TOPOSHEET NO. WITH LATITUDE & LONGITUDE OF All CORNER BOUNDARY
POINT/PILLAR:
The Area falls in Top sheet no.58-M/10 of Geological Survey of India. Table-10
BOUNDARY CO-ORDINATES on WGS-84 from SW Corner
LABEL LATITUDE LONGITUDE
1 11° 43' 17.26"N 79° 31' 19.56"E
2 11° 43' 20.44"N 79° 31' 20.55"E
3 11° 43' 20.49"N 79° 31' 20.39"E
4 11° 43' 22.06"N 79° 31' 20.88"E
5 11° 43' 22.00"N 79° 31' 21.27"E
6 11° 43' 21.06"N 79° 31' 24.53"E
7 11° 43' 16.42"N 79° 31' 23.29"E
Please refer Quarry Lease Plan - Plate No.II.
3.0 EXPLORATION AND RESERVES
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY: The area is Undulated topography. The general drainage pattern of the area is
dentritic pattern.Only mining activity is being carried out in and around the area. In some
areas agriculture is done with lift irrigation. The main crops being millet, paddy, sugarcane,
pulses etc. are grown as seasonal crops. There is no Forest or Animal Sanctuaries near the
area. There is no thick vegetation. Water table is found at a depth of 30m during summer and
25m during rainy season. The area exhibits a subtropical climate and the temperature that
goes upto 360C in summer and falls down to 250C in December – January. The wind
direction is NE-SW and vice-versa. Average annual rainfall is about 850 mm in northeast and
southwest monsoon season.
3.2 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA:
The lease area is an undulated topography. The clay occurs sub-surface deposit. The
soil cover is more on north and west direction and less towards south and east adjacent
mines pit shows the following features. The strike of the clay is E–W and dip towards
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S100and it gently slopes towards Northwest. The clay deposits belong to the Upper
Gondwana. The charnockite and gneisses are of Archeans. The well debris on the south-
west side shows the presence of the clay upto16.5m and in Thalampattu village where
digging for the water tank has shown the presence of the clay at shallow depth. The pit in
the lease area shows the presence of the clay upto16.5m and may persist 2m, since the
nearby well indicates the bed rock charnockite at 8m. At present the pit in the lease area is
water logging. Clay/shale occur along with inter bedded with the layers of sand stone of
variegated colour. The clays are buff/white/ yellow/grey coloured with criss cross veinlets or
lamination of ochre coloured clay material.
The buff/white/yellow/grey coloured clay crumbles after exposure to atmosphere and
shows fine lamination parallel to bedding. The fire clay deposit occurs below the brown clay
soil/gravel. The over burden is a topsoil as a thickness of about7.5m. The pits show that the
proved mineral is to a thickness of 9m and by the well cuttings in the area has proved the
deposits upto16.5m. The fireclay is buff white to yellowish brown/Pale grey in colour. The
clay also shows little plasticity.
The general succession of the rock types is as follows:
Brown sandy clay/soil - Pleistocene to recent
Laterite/Gravel/Boulder bed - Teritiary
Sands Stone/Clay/Shale - Upper Gondwana
Charnokiteand gneiss - Archean
The physical attitude of the clay deposit is demarked as follows:
Strike length (m) : 116 (max)
Width (m) : 157(Average)
Depth (m) : 16.5m with an average of 7.5m topsoil
Strike direction : E –W
Dip amount and direction : 100 towards S
Major geological disturbances are totally absent in this area. Recovery of minerals is
estimated as 100% of the total excavation of the ore body.
The recovery percentage is based on the knowledge gained from the working quarry
in this belt. The average chemical analysis of fireclay is given below:
Table -11
Fireclay Parameters Composition %
SiO2 61.28 Al2O3 36.83 Fe2O3 1.88
Study of petrographic characters of rock and study of useful minerals
The clays are white to pale brown in colour and show the frequent occurrence of
alternate bands of red and reddish brown lamina. Less frequent interlayers of thin to thick
ferruginous siltstone are also present. These observations indicate the influence/existence of
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seasonal floods that brought in a significant detrital influx to the depo-center of this
member, although this member was deposited in deeper regions of the basin (regions far
below the base of a storm weather wave).
The prevalence of a faulted basin topography which might have hosted a narrow
shelf and a sudden steep slope could explain the bypassing of silts and sands to the basinal
setting.
3.3 DETAILS OF EXPLORATION:
a. Geological Mapping (Topographical and Contour map in 1: 1000 Scale)
The area was surveyed in detail by total station survey instrument with micro station
software to prepare a geological map in the scale of 1:1000 showing the various formations,
attitude of the deposits and the reserve position.
b. Geo-physical prospecting in the way of vertical electrical sounding.
Geophysical survey in the form of vertical electrical sounding (VES), was conducted
in the lease area to assess the lateral variations, vertical in homogeneities and the sub
surface geology with respect to the availability of resources and reserves of Fireclay
deposits.
c. Geo-chemical prospecting.
The lessee collected samples from the existing quarry pit and drilled auger boreholes
for NABL laboratory for testing and analysis to find out the chemical and physical properties of
the Fireclay mineral. It was inferred that the grade of Fireclay is found to be of refractory
grade and the recovery percentage of Fireclay mineral is 100% and the bulk density is 2.6.
d. Technological prospecting.
Pitting:
The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth in the entireportion of the lease
area,there is no additional formation of pit in the existing quarry. The quarry pit indicates
the clay deposit. Besides, four boreholes of 15m depth each are proposed to be carried out
during the present scheme period in the year 2018-19 at 50m grid interval and the samples
will be analyzed.
Trenching
The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth in the entire portion of the lease area.
Besides the entire terrain consist of clay formation and as the quarry is active for more than
a decade. Hence, no trenching was conducted.
Drilling The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth in the entire portion of the lease area,
there is no additional formation of pit in the existing quarry. The quarry pit indicates the
clay deposit. To conform the characteristics features of the deposit and to find out the
further depth persistence of the mineralization, four boreholesof 15m depth each are
proposed during the present scheme period in the year 2018-19. No trail pit and trenches
are proposed during the present scheme period.
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3.3.1. PROPOSED STUDY TO BE CARRIED OUT:
The reserves were estimated upto16.5m depth during the previous approved scheme
period.
Total Mineable reserves as per the approved scheme period
(2010-11 to 2014-15) @ 100% recovery = 27,504Ts
Reserves depleted during the previous approved scheme period
(2010-11 to 2014-15) (Fireclay)@ 100% recovery = 14,130Ts
The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth in the lease area. During this scheme
period, the reserves are calculated upto16.5m [7.5m topsoil + 9m Fireclayand the resource
and reserves are reassessed on 02.01.2018.
The information gathered from the excavated pit and to calculate the resource and
reserves.
The lessee assures to carry out the detailed exploration in the year 2018-19itself.
After carrying out the detailed exploration, the exact resource and reserves along with the
recovery percentage will be ascertained and a fresh modified scheme will be prepared and
submitted to relevant authorities for subsequent clearance and approval.
3.4 METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF RESERVES:
The quarry lease area is aUndulated topography and the quarrying operations were
carried out for more than a decade.
Based on the information gathered from the excavated pit and drilled auger bore
holes, the depth of mineralization, petrographical settings of the area, geology of the
formation, commercial utilization of mineral and the cut off grade has been ascertained
clearly.
By the experience gained by the lessee during the past years, the parameters
required for the calculation of resource and reserves are reassessed afresh on
02.01.2018for 16.5mdepth with an average of 7.5m topsoil. The grade of Fire clay inferred
was found to be of refractory grade and this has been reconfirmed by carrying out analytical
studies in NABL laboratory.
The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth in the entire portion of the lease area.
With the datas analyzed from the existing pits and drilled auger boreholes, the
mineralization of the clay deposit is proved upto a depth of 14m with an average of 7.5m
thickness of topsoil respectively. The quality inferred is refractory grade clay. Hence, the
reserves and resources are estimated as given below during this scheme period.
Table-12 Depth of estimation of the reserves and resources during the present scheme
period [2015-16 to 2019-20]
16.5m depth [7.5m Topsoil + 9m refractory grade clay (Proved 111)]
Four boreholes of15m depth each are proposed during the present scheme period in
the year 2018-19 at 50m grid interval, to know the characteristics features of clay beds and
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to find out the further depth persistence of the mineralization. No trial pits and trenches are
proposed during the present scheme period. Locations of proposed boreholes are marked in
the geological plan and sections and year wise plan and sections (Refer Plate No.IV & V).
The estimation of mineral reserves is done by cross sections method. For Reserve
calculation the length and width of the deposit is shown in the Geological plan & cross sections.
(Please Ref. IV & V). The recovery percentage of fireclay in this quarry is 100% which is well
inferred by the experience gained by the lessee during the previous quarrying activity and
also by the field tests carried out in the lease area and analysis done in NABL Laboratories.
The bulk density has been reckoned as 2.6.
The geological plan demarcating the commercially viable Fireclay body has been
prepared in 1:1000 scale (Plate No. IV). Totally Three sections have been drawn, one section
is drawn along the strike direction as (X-Y)Length wise and other two sections are drawn
Perpendicular to strike as (A-B) &(C-D) Width wise which is suitably chosen to cover the
maximum area, in the scale of Horizontal 1:1000 & Vertical 1: 500 respectively. (Plate No.
IV).
The details of estimation of geological resources and mineable reserves with reference
to the geological plan & cross section and Conceptual Plan & Section as shown in (Plate No.IV&
IX).
3.4.1 GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES (REASSESSED):
Maximum Length = 157m (max) Maximum Width = 116m (max) Maximum Depth = 16.5m
Table -13
Section Bench Dimension
Volume (cum)
Bulk Density
ROM(Ts) Clay (100%) Recovery (Ts)
Top soil in
Ts L(m) W(m) D(m)
XY-AB
I 10 14 1.5 210 1.8 - - 378
II 31 16 1.5 744 1.8 - - 1339
III 35 42 1.5 2205 1.8 - - 3969
IV 48 54 1.5 3888 1.8 - - 6998
V 51 66 1.5 5049 1.8 - - 9088
VI 53 75 1.5 5963 2.6 15503 15503 -
VII 56 91 1.5 7644 2.6 19874 19874 -
VIII 56 116 1.5 9744 2.6 25334 25334 -
IX 56 116 1.5 9744 2.6 25334 25334 -
X 56 116 1.5 9744 2.6 25334 25334 -
Total 111380 111380 21773
XY-CD
I 9 12 1.5 162 1.8 - - 292
II 11 13 1.5 215 1.8 - - 386
III 14 16 1.5 336 1.8 - - 605
IV 16 18 1.5 432 1.8 - - 778
V 18 23 1.5 621 1.8 - - 1118
VI 21 29 1.5 914 2.6 2375 2375 -
VII 24 34 1.5 1224 2.6 3182 3182 -
VIII 35 113 1.5 5933 2.6 15425 15425 -
IX 59 113 1.5 10001 2.6 26001 26001 -
X 63 113 1.5 10679 2.6 27764 27764 -
Total 74747 74747 3178
Grand Total 186128 186128 24951
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Total Geological Resources in ROM = 1,86,128Ts
Total Recoverable Reserves
@100% (Fireclay) = 1,86,128Ts
Topsoil = 24,951Ts
3.4.2 MINEABLE RESERVES (REASSESSED):
The available mineable reserves are calculated by deducting 7.5m& 10m safety distance from adjacent lands and Bench loss.
Maximum Length = 84m(max) Maximum Width = 79m(max) Maximum Depth = 15m
Table -14 A. Mineral Reserves (111)
Section Bench Dimension
Volume (cum)
Bulk Density
ROM(Ts) Clay
(100%)Recovery (Ts)
Top soil in
Ts L(m) W(m) D(m)
XY-AB
I 1 21 1.5 32 1.8 - - 57
II 21 21 1.5 662 1.8 - - 1191
III 28 21 1.5 882 1.8 - - 1588
IV 32 31 1.5 1488 1.8 - - 2678
V 32 41 1.5 1968 1.8 - - 3542
VI 32 45 1.5 2160 2.6 5616 5616 -
VII 33 47 1.5 2327 2.6 6049 6049 -
VIII 30 71 1.5 3195 2.6 8307 8307 -
IX 27 67 1.5 2714 2.6 7055 7055 -
X 25 62 1.5 2325 2.6 6045 6045 -
Total 33072 33072 9056
XY-CD
VIII 9 62 1.5 837 2.6 2176 2176 -
IX 30 57 1.5 2565 2.6 6669 6669 -
X 32 53 1.5 2544 2.6 6614 6614 -
Total 15460 15460 -
Grand Total 48532 48532 9056
Total Mineable Reserves in ROM = 48,532Ts
Total Recoverable Reserves
@100% (Fireclay) = 48,532Ts
Topsoil = 9,056Ts
The Geological resources computed based on the geological cross sections up to the
economically workable upto16.5m depth of the lease area at the rate of 100% recovery yields
1,86,128Ts and 1,86,128Tsof ROM. The total geological resources are computed as 7.5mdepth
for economically viable at present market scenario.
Mineable reserves have been computed as 48,532Ts at the rate of 100% recovery and
ROM up to a depth of 16.5m. The mineable reserves are calculated by deducting the mineral
locked up area under safety distance and bench loss. Hence the remaining area is taken for
calculation of mineable reserves up to 16.5m depth (Refer Plate No.IV).
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4.0 MINING:
4.1 SALIENT DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT MINING METHODS:
The mining is carried out with simple opencast mining method; excavator with low
capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities and by engaging
labours with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick-axes and cane baskets. No drilling and
blasting is carried out.
The operation will be confined to general shift only i.e. from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM with
one hour lunch interval between 12.00 noon and 1.00 PM.
In topsoilfive benchesare maintained with 1.5m height and width and face kept at
45o slope. In mineral five benches are maintained with 1.5m height and width with 600
slope. (Refer Plate No.V).
The advancement of the pit will be from the Southern side of the quarry lease area
and progress towards northern side of the lease area upto16.5m [7.5m top soil + 9m
Fireclay] from RL 66.0m to RL 49.5m during the present scheme period. During the present
scheme period, the quarry operations are proposed to be carried out in the first, second,
third, fourth,fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenthbenches.
There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area.The topsoil that would be
generated during the present scheme period will be utilized for afforestation purposes.
The lessee assures to carry out the detailed Exploration as per the UNFC Norms in
the year 2018-19 itself. If the Resource & Reserves are enhanced considerably, a modified
mining scheme will be prepared and submitted to relevant authorities for subsequent
clearance & approval.
Average annual production is about 8,865tonnes of ROM with 8,865Tsrefractory
grade (100% of ROM) with 264 working days in a year.
Proper foot paths, ramps etc, will be established between benches for easy access of
men and transport of waste and mineral.
The working is planned in such a way that after complete exploitation of refractory
clay the void will be filled by the existing dump which is on the North, East and Southern
boundary barrier of the lease area.
The sequence of working proposed in next threeyears is indicated in plate no.V.
Achieved (2015-16 to 2016-17):
Table-15
Year Rom (Ts) Fireclay (100%) recovery (Ts)
2015-16 2100 2100 2016-17 Nil Nil
Total 2100 2100
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4.2 YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS
[2017-18 TO 2019-20] (REASSESSED):
Maximum Length = 84m(max)
Maximum Width = 79m(max)
Maximum Depth = 14m(max)
Table -16 Yearwise Production Table
Year Section Bench Dimension Volume
(cum) Bulk
Density ROM(Ts)
Clay (100%)
Recovery (Ts)
Top soil in
Ts L(m) W(m) D(m)
2017-18 XY-CD VIII 9 62 1.5 837 2.6 2176 2176 -
Total 2176 2176 -
2018-19 XY-AB
I 1 21 1.5 32 1.8 - - 57
II 21 21 1.5 662 1.8 - - 1191
III 28 21 1.5 882 1.8 - - 1588
IV 32 31 1.5 1488 1.8 - - 2678
V 32 41 1.5 1968 1.8 - - 3542
VI 32 45 1.5 2160 2.6 5616 5616 -
VII 33 47 1.5 2327 2.6 6049 6049 -
Total 11665 11665 9056
2019-20
XY-AB VIII 30 71 1.5 3195 2.6 8307 8307 -
XY-CD IX 20 57 1.5 1710 2.6 4446 4446 -
Total 12753 12753 -
Grand Total 26594 26594 9056
Table -17
Summary of yearwise 2017-18 to 2019-20
Year ROM (Ts) Recoverable
Reserves of Clay @ 100% (Ts)
Topsoil (Ts)
2017-18 2176 2176 -
2018-19 11665 11665 9056
2019-20 12753 12753 -
Total 26594 26594 9056
Total ROM = 26,594Ts Total Recoverable Reserves @100% (Fireclay) = 26,594Ts
Topsoil = 9.056Ts
4.3 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN THE QUARRY IS FULLY DEVELOPED:
The proposed rate of production where the quarry is fully developed is 8,865Ts per
annum at the rate of 100% recovery. The production schedule for this plan period are drawn
mainly in consideration of reserves position, market demand, men, machinery development
and the cost of production.
The entire mined fire clay is sent to nearby refractory based industry.
The viability may vary, since the market of clay depends upon the grade and
requirement, which are governed by the market demand.
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4.4 MINEABLE RESERVES AND ANTICIPATED LIFE OF QUARRY: Available mineable reserves reassessed as on 02.01.2018
Total Mineable Reserves ROM = 48,532tonnes
Proposed annual production ROM = 8,865tonnes
Anticipated life of the quarry = 48,532 / 8,865
Say = 5 years
An optimum depth of 16.5m has been established as economically viable depth for the
safe and scientific quarrying. The Mineable Reserves are calculated by excluding the quarry
loss due to formation of benches with suitable height & width, ultimate depth of quarry, the
Mineral Reserve held up within the safety distances all along the lease boundary.
The Mineable Reserves @100% for this Fireclay quarry is thus arrived as 48,532Ts and
ROM 48,532Ts for an assumed upto a depth of 15min the lease area.
The average production of fireclay from this quarry is 8,865Ts per year and Mineable
recoverable reserves 48,532Ts considering at the rate of 100% recovery for the entire life of
the quarry.
Based on the above, and taking into consideration of the available Mineable reserves,
the life of quarry will be about 5 years (considering 15meters depth at present scenario)
at 100% recovery (Fireclay), if the quarry is being worked continuously with an average
annual production of 8,865Ts. The life of the quarry may extend after carrying out the detailed
exploration which is likely to be carrying out during the year 2018-19.
The Exact life will be discussed in the ensuing scheme. This calculation is based on the
plan approved by Director of Mines Safety leaving Benches and Safety barriers.
4.5 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION:
The mining is carried out with simple opencast mining method; excavator with low
capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities and by engaging labours
with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick-axes and cane baskets. No drilling and blasting is
carried out. Loading is carried out manually and also by excavatorand transportation of mineral
from the mine to the plant is done by hired tippers.
Details of hauling/transport equipment: Table -18
S.No. Type Nos Capacity Make Motive Power
1. Excavator 1 0.5m3 TATA Hitachi Diesel Drive
2. Tipper 2 5tons Tata Diesel Drive
The machineries are deployed for quarrying of fireclay, tippers of 10/5tonnes
capacity are used for transporting the ROM from the pit head to processing plant and to
dump yard, excavator with low capacity will be deployed for loading and development
activities.
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The above machineries are adequate to meet out the simultaneous development and
production schedule drawn out in this plan of quarrying.
5.0 CONCEPUTAL MINING PLAN: (REASSESSED)
Salient features of an updated/modified conceptual plan of the quarry covering the
period of anticipated life of the quarry, depicted on quarry geological plans and sections
with necessary statement annexed supported by essential text, covering the basic & long
term design features of quarry covering exploration, quarry development, optimum
exploitation & utilization of the mineral, waste & sub-grade mineral management, and
environmental aspects. The ensuing four year detailed programme should but be a part of
the conceptual overall scheme.
5.1 TIME FRAME OF COMPLETION OF MINERAL EXPLORATIONS PROGRAMME IN
LEASE HOLD AREAS:
Detailed exploration including geological mapping, geophysical prospecting,
geochemical prospecting and technological prospecting and periodical sampling has been
carried out by lessee and consulting Geological Team to establish the Mineral Reserves and
resources. The production and development for the present scheme is discussed upto a
depth of 16.5m [7.5m topsoil + 9m Fireclay] in Entire portion of the lease area.No trenches
and trail pits are proposed during the present scheme period.
5.2 ANTICIPATED LIFE OF THE QUARRY:
Available mineable reserves reassessed as on 02.01.2018
Total Mineable Reserves ROM = 48,532tonnes
Proposed annual production ROM = 8,865tonnes
Anticipated life of the quarry = 48,532 / 8,865
= 5.4years
Say = 5 years
Based on the above, and taking into consideration of the available Mineable reserves,
the life of quarry will be about 5 years (considering 7.5meters depth at present scenario)
at 100% recovery, if the quarry is being worked continuously with an average annual
production of 8,865Ts. The life of the quarry may extend after carrying out the detailed
exploration which is likely to be carrying out during the year 2018-19. The Exact life will be
discussed in the ensuing scheme. This calculation is based on the plan approved by Director of
Mines Safety leaving Benches and Safety barriers.
5.3 GEOLOGICAL PLANS AND SECTIONS:
The mining lease area is the part of sedimentary formation of Thalampattu fireclay
Beds. The area is almost a plain topography with the gradient towards the southern side.
Geological plan and sections in the scale of 1:1000 was prepared based on the surface plan
(which was carried out with help of total station survey 1:1000 scale) to attribute all the
geological parameters. Please refer plate No. IV) For geological plan and sections.
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The ultimate pit dimensions are as under:
Table – 19
Dimensions Present size
of pit Size of pit after three years
Ultimate pit dimensions at the end of life of the quarry
Length (m) 132 (max) 132 (max) 132 (max) Width (m) 102 (avg) 102 (avg) 102 (avg) Depth (m) 14 (max) 14 (max) 14 (max)
Please refer Plate No. IX. 5.3 EXPLORATION, MINE DEVELOPMENT:
State Geology and Mining Department have already carried out detailed mapping of the
Mineral deposits in these areas during 1992 to 1993 by regionally.
The Geological Survey of India has already carried out detailed mapping of the
commercial fireclay deposits of Tamilnadu.
In the previous approved scheme period (2010-11 to 2014-15), two boreholes to a
depth of 10m was proposed, but the lessee has carried out one auger borehole of 4m depth
from the existing pit surfaceduring the previous scheme period. At present there is one
existing pit and their dimension is given below.
Existing Pits Geometry: Table-20
Pit Length
In Meter Width
In Meter Depth
In Meter Area
In Ha. Dip˚ Strike
1 132 (max) 102 (avg) 14 (max) 1.34.6 S100 E-W
With the datas analyzed from the existing pit and drilled auger boreholes, the
deposit has been proved upto16.5m depth with an average of 7.5m topsoil. The borehole
logging datas are furnished below.
The abstract of the litholog is furnished below: Table - 21
Borehole No
topsoil (RL) (mtr)
Mined out (RL) (mtr)
Fire Clay (RL) (mtr)
ABH-1 - - 54.1m – 50.0m
Locations of drilled auger boreholes are marked in the geological plan and sections
(Plate No. IV).
The lessee with his consultant geological team thoroughly studied the area and
demarcated the attitude of the deposit. It is inferred that the grade of the fireclay is of
refractory grade.
The mining operations were carried out more than, regular sampling and analysis of
the deposits has proved, the recovery of mineral was estimated as 100% of the total
excavation of the ore body was discussed during the previous approved scheme period. But
during the course of quarry operation the recovery of mineral is enhanced from 100% was
achieved by the lessee during the first scheme period. Hence the same 100% recovery is
discussed during the present scheme period.
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The quarry has reached maximum 14m depth.With the datas analyzed from the
existing pit and drilled auger boreholes, the depth of mineralization of the clay deposit is
proved upto a depth of 16.5m with an average of 7.5m thickness of topsoil respectively.
The quality inferred is refractory grade clay. Hence, the reserves and resources are
estimated as given below during this scheme period.
Table-22 Depth of estimation of the reserves and resources during the present scheme
period [2015-16 to 2019-20]
16.5m depth [7.5m Topsoil + 9m refractory grade clay (Proved 111)]
Four boreholes of 15m depth each are proposed during the present scheme period in the
year 2018-19 at 50m grid interval, to know the characteristics features of clay beds and to
find out the further depth persistence of the mineralization. No trial pits and trenches are
proposed during the present scheme period. Locations of proposed boreholes are marked in
the geological plan and sections and year wise plan and sections (Refer Plate No. IV & V).
5.4 OPTIMUM EXPLOITATION & UTILIZATION OF THE MINERAL:
The quarry lease area consists of 1.73.0 Ha, after leaving 7.5m& 10m boundary
barrier, only 1.31.7Ha could be mined. Out of this 0.55.6Ha is proposed for an optimum
depth of maximum 15m [7.5m top soil + 7.5m fireclay] from RL 66.0m to RL 51m has been
taken into consideration for the utilization of the mineral in the present scheme period,
keeping in the view of mineral conservation, preservation and development. Anticipating the
market demand, this present quantity of exploitation is proposed during the present scheme
period.
Available mineable reserves reassessed as on 02.01.2018
Total Mineable Reserves ROM = 48,532 tonnes
Proposed annual production ROM = 8,865tonnes
Anticipated life of the quarry = 48,532 / 8,865
= 5 years
No. of working days in a year = 264 days Average Monthly production ROM = 8,865 / 12 = 739tonnes Anticipated Daily production = 739/22 = 34tonnes No. of working hours per day = 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM with 1-hour lunch interval Total no. of labours to be engaged = 7 Daily production OMS = =34/7= 5tonnes
No. of labours
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5.5WASTE & SUB-GRADE MINERAL MANAGEMENT:
There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste management
does not arise.
The topsoil that would be generated during the present scheme period will be utilized
for afforestation purposes. This aspect has considered and accordingly Conceptual Mining
Plan is drawn.
Proposed generation of topsoil for next three years [2017-18 to 2019-20]
Table –23
Year Topsoil (Ts)
2017-18 -
2018-19 9056
2019-20 -
Total 9056
Anticipated waste during the end of the life of the quarry:
Table – 24
Description ROM (Ts)
Topsoil (Ts)
Mineable Reserves
48532 9056
Dimensions of the waste dumps during the end of the life of the quarry
As there is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste dump at end
of the life of the quarry does not arise. The mined out pit will be fenced for collection of
water which will be utilized for maintaining the afforestation all along the lease boundaries,
besides the collection of rain water will also enrich the water table in and around the area.
5.6 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS:
The mining operation is proposed to be carried out by simple opencast method.
Excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities to
win the mineral, neither blasting nor drilling is proposed during the mining activities, hence
the impact on environment like noise, dust, sound, vibration, air, water pollution is minimal
and well within the prescribed standards.
5.7 PRESENT MINING LAND USE ENVISAGED:
After complete exploitation of fireclay mineral to economic limit, the pit will be
allowed to stagnate the rain and seepage water, and act as sump of that area. The
dewatering will be made by means of oil engine or LT electric power source; the same will
be utilized for afforestation purpose and to enhance recharge the agricultural wells nearby.
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Table -25
S.No Description Present Area(Ha)
Additional Area to be Required at present Scheme Period (Ha)
Area at the end of life of Quarry (Ha)
1 Area under Quarrying 1.36.4 Nil 1.36.4
2. Waste dump Nil Nil Nil
3. Office & infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 0.01.0
4. Processing plant - - -
5. Mineral stack yard - - -
6. Sub grade mineral stacks - - -
7. Roads 0.03.0 Nil 0.03.0
8. Green Belt 0.05.0 0.10.0 0.15.0
9. Un utilized area 0.28.5 0.17.6 0.17.6
10. Total 1.73.0 1.73.0
6.0 BLASTING: Since the mining activity is carried out in the soft clay beds with opencast
method.Excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and development
activities to win the mineral, No blasting or drilling is carried out.
7.0 MINE DRAINAGE: a) Elevation of the Area and Water Table Fluctuation: The area is an undulated topography with gentle slopes towards Northwest; the
rainwater will not affect the quarrying processes.
If raining, the rainwater will go to the nearby wells located in adjacent fields in all
directions.
The water table is touched at a depth of 25m in rainy season (NE Monsoon) and at
30m in summer months. The water table fluctuation is verified by observing the water levels
in the above seasons in the nearby wells.
There will be no effluent discharge from quarry as fireclay is not toxic. The fireclay
mineral consisting of no chemical effluent and toxic elements. Hence the quality of water
would not been affected by quarry activities.
b) Depth of Working:
The working in fireclaybed proposed to reach upto a depth of 16.5m including topsoil
(7.5m).
c) Quantity and Quality of Water Likely to be encountered:
In the present scheme period, the water table will not pose any problem. However,
to deal with storm water and seepage water, a diesel pump of 5.H.P capacity is proposed.
8.0 STACKING OF MINERAL WASTE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE: 8.1 TOPSOIL:
The topsoil is red gravelly earth. It occurs to a depth of 7.5m. 9,056Ts of topsoil
would be generated during the scheme period and will be utilized for afforestation purposes.
8.2 MINERAL WASTE AND LAND CHOSEN FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE: There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste management
does not arise.
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The topsoil that would be generated during the present scheme period will be utilized
for afforestation purposes. This aspect has considered and accordingly Conceptual Mining
Plan is drawn.
Proposed generation of topsoil for next three years [2017-18 to 2019-20]
Table –26 Year Topsoil (Ts)
2017-18 -
2018-19 9056
2019-20 -
Total 9056
8.3 SUB GRADE MINERAL:
There is no sub grade mineral in this quarry. 8.4 LAND CHOSEN FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE: There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste management
and disposal of waste does not arise.
8.5 MANNER OF DISPOSAL OF WASTE: There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste management
and disposal of waste does not arise.
The topsoil will be loaded by manual means into the tipper and utilized for
afforestation purposes.
Dimensions of the waste dumps during the present scheme period
As there is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste dump at end of the life of the quarry does not arise.
9.0 USE OF MINERAL:
9.1 End Use of Mineral:
The fire clay is used in ceramic industries for manufacturing of Porcelain tiles,
ceramic tiles and Stone ware pipes. The entire mined out mineral is used to the lessee’s
own captive plant for grinding (Granules and powder) and also sold to the nearby ceramic
based industries which are located within a radius of 35Km from the quarry site.
9.2 Chemical Specifications:
Al2O3 : 35- 37%
Fe2O3 : 1 - 2%
Physical specification:
Colour : Pale brown
9.3 Pilot plant: No pilot plant, the entire mined out mineral is proposed to sale in the local market at
Panruti, which is about 6km from the lease area. Loading and unloading is carried out by
manual means. Depending upon the market demand for refractory clay bricks, the fire clay
mine is economically viable at present market conditions.
9.4 Marketing: The entire mined out mineral is proposed to sale in the local market at Panruti, which
is about 6km from the lease area.The fire clay is used in ceramic industries for
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manufacturing of Porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and Stone ware pipes. Hence, marketing the
mineral will not be a problem, besides the lessee has a good reputation in the market for
the past 10 years.
10.0 SITE SERVICES: Infrastructure facilities in the form of office, storeroom, first aid room, restroom,
toilet etc are proposed to be constructed in temporary semi-permanent structures within the
lease area. Please refer Plate No. VI.
11.0 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL:
The details of employment are given below.
Quarrying is carried out by opencast method. 264 days in a year are assumed as
effective working days.
Table - 27 Present Employment position Additional requirements
during the MP period Mining engineer (part time) 1 - Mines Office Clerk(full time) 1 - Skilled Labour (Mate/Supervisor) 1 - Semi-Skilled (Drivers) 1 - Un skilled Labour 3 - Total 7 -
ORGANISATION CHART
OWNER
MINES MANAGER PART-TIME MINING ENGINEER
OPERATORS FOREMAN/ CLERK
HELPERS
CLEANERS
The proposed output per man shift:
Table-28 Average ROM Production expected per year for the next three years
8,865Ts
No. of days likely to be worked 264 days Average ROM production per day under UNFC 111 for insitu deposit
34Ts
OMS = Daily Production 34 =5Ts No. of Workers 7
The above manpower is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the
machinery strength envisaged in the Scheme of quarrying and also to comply with the
statutory provisions of the Mines Safety Regulations.
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12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN:
12.1 BASELINE INFORMATION:
The following observations are made for environmental management plan.
12.1.1 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERNS: The mining lease area is an existing mine. One pit have been exploited so far out.
The mining is only by simple opencast method.Excavator with low capacity will be deployed
for the loading and development activities.no drilling or blasting is conducted. The land use
pattern in and around the mine have no adverse effect in the environment changes. An
Environment Management Plan will be prepared if required.
12.1.2 WATER REGIME: The water table is found at 25m in rainy season and 30m in dry season the area
receives rainfall during north-east monsoon, the average being 850mm.Odai situated in the
Southern side of the lease area within 500m radius. There is no other lake, stream, river or
reservoir located within 500m radius. The water is found to be potable and good for drinking
it is available in the nearby community wells.
12.1.3 AIR QUALITY: Air Quality impact will be only minimal due to very minor dust generation from the
mining operations, excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and
development activities and vehicular exhaust emissions during the movement of trippers for
transportation of the mineral waste and clay. However, the following measures will be
adopted to minimize air pollution in the area.
1. The clay contains 8-10% moisture, which helps in binding the grains together
thereby preventing sand particles getting air borne, even during transport through
tippers from mine pits. Therefore, dust emanating from the tippers will be almost nil.
2. Periodic Emission Test on tippers to keep emission levels to a minimum.
3. Water sprinkling on transport roads to reduce dust emanation.
4. Development of greenbelt in a phased manner along the peripheral boundary of the
mining lease area.
The periodical environmental monitoring test has been proposed to carry out by
accredited laboratories.
12.1.4 NOISE LEVEL & VIBRATION LEVELS (DUE TO BLASTING): The mining activity is carried out in the soft clay beds with simple opencast mining;
excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities. No
blasting or drilling is carried out. Besides, the noise generated during the movement of
tippers will be under control and vibration will be minimal and well within the prescribed
limit.
12.1.5 FLORA AND FAUNA: The main crops being millet, paddy, sugarcane, pulses etc. are grown as seasonal
crops. Only quarrying activity is being carried out in and around the area. No plants of
botanical interest or animals of zoological interest are recorded within 500m radius. There is no
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reserved forest, Wild life sanctuary, Eco-sensitive zone, Interstate border and national border
located within 10km radius of the area.
12.1.6 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The prevailing climatic condition experienced in the quarry lease hold area is semi arid
with maximum temperature up to 42°C in summer and it drops down to 25oC during winter
seasons. The area receives 850 mm rainfall per annum during both south west and north east
monsoons.
12.1.7 HUMAN SETTLEMENT: Basic amenities and local administrative office are found in Thalampattuvillage which
is about 1.5km NE from the lease area. There are no habitations present within 500m
radius. The villages depend upon seasonal vegetation and most of the people are employed.
The details regarding nearest hamlets and their population along with distance and direction
from the lease area is furnished below:
Table – 29
S.NO Name of Hamlets
Distance in Km
Population Direction
1 Talambattu 1.5 250 NW 2 Kiliruppu 2 400 SW 3 Magilampattu 2 300 NE
Basic human welfare amenities such as health center, schools, communication facilities,
commercial centers etc, are available in Cuddalore at a distance of 25km Northeast from the
lease area.
12.1.8 PUBLIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS AND PLACES OF WORSHIPS:
There is no Public building, Archaeological or National Monument and Places of worship
within 500 meter radius.
12.1.9 WEATHER THE AREA FALLS UNDER NOTIFIED AREA UNDER WATER ACT,
1974.
The area falls under notified area under water Act, 1974.
12.2 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT:
The quarry operation is proposed to be carried out by simple opencast mining.
Excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities,
neither blasting nor drilling is proposed during the mining activities, hence the impact on
environment like noise, dust, sound, vibration, air, water pollution is minimal and well
within the prescribed standards.
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12.2.1 PHASED PROGRAMME OF PLANTING TREES: During this plan period, it is proposed to plant 35 Neem saplings in the northwestern
boundary of the lease area. The plantation is shown in the table below:
Table -30
Year
Area to be covered (sq.m)
No of saplings
Type of
saplings Location
Space between saplings
Survival rate %
2017-18 333 35 Neem
7.5m safety distance on the Southern side
3mx3m 70% 2018-19 333 35 3mx3m 70%
2019-20 334 35 3mx3m 70%
Please refer Quarry layout & Environmental Plan (Plate No: VI & VIII).
Afforestation is proposed in the 7.5m boundary barrier on the Southern side. Nearly
333sqm/year is proposed for afforestation during the present scheme period.
12.2.2 ABANDONMENT OF QUARRIES:
It is an existing quarry lease area. Hence, there is no proposal at present scheme
period to abandon the quarry. The quarried out pit will be used for storing rainwater and
proposed fencing will be made around the worked pits. The plantation of variety of trees is
proposed to plant on the boundary barrier and non-quarrying areas.
12.2.3 TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE FROM MINE:
Since quarrying operation does not generate any harmful waste, question of
treatment does not arise.
12.2.4 MEASURES FOR ADVERSE EFFECTS OF MINING ON WATER REGIME:
Quarrying operation will not reach water table, so it will require pumping of ground
water or lowering ground water table. Quarrying operation or mineral Wastes does not
produce any harmful effluent in the form of liquid, which will affect the water regime.
12.2.5 TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF WATER FROM MINE:
Quarrying operation does not encounter the water table and it does not produce any
harmful effluents.
12.2.6 MEASURES FOR MINIMIZING ADVERSE EFFECTS ON WATER REGIME:
Does not arise.
12.2.7 PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR GROUND VIBRATIONS/AIR BLAST CAUSED BY
BLASTING:
The mining activity is carried out in the soft clay beds with simple opencast
mining;Excavator with low capacity will be deployed for the loading and development
activities. No blasting or drilling is carried out. Besides, the noise generated during the
movement of machineries will be under control and vibration will be minimal and well within
the prescribed limit.
12.2.8 MEASURES FOR PROTECTING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS:
There are no public buildings or places of historical monuments near the area. Hence
protecting measures does not arise.
The human settlement is away from the quarry lease area. Hence protecting
measures does not arise.
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12.2.9 MONITORING SCHEDULES FOR DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTALCOMPONENTS:
Periodical Environment Monitoring, at least for one season, will be carried out for the
following.
a. Air:
Weather parameters like Temperature, Wind Direction, Relative Humidity and Rainfall
will be monitored regularly.
b. Noise:
Using sound pressure level meter, the sound level will be monitored once in a month to
check that it is within the prescribed limits and efforts will be taken to keep it as low as
possible.
c. Water: There is no effluent generation in the form of liquid or solid from the quarry. There is
no river, reservoir, lake and stream near the area.
d. Land:
As there is no waste generated in the lease area.The quarried out pit will be used for
storing rainwater and proposed fencing will be made around the worked pits. The plantation
of variety of trees is proposed to plant on the boundary barrier and non-quarrying areas.
Afforestation will be carried out in a phased manner. The green belt development will be
closely monitored using parameters like no. of trees, soil quality, growth rate etc.
e. Monitoring Cell: Environmental monitoring of Air Quality, Air pollution source, Water quality, Impact of
noise, Impact of soil, Impact on flora and fauna, Degradation of land, Impact on Healthy,
Safety and solid waste, Rehabilitation and Afforestation, Socio-economic factors etc., will be
monitored by the Manager/permit manager. He will keep a close watch on the performance
of the pollution control equipment, emissions from the source and the quality of surrounding
environment in accordance with the monitoring programme. He will also be responsible for
the development and maintenance of green belt.
12.3 PROPOSAL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT:
12.3.1NATURE AND QUALITY OF TOPSOIL: The topsoil is red gravelly earth. It occurs to a depth of 7.5m. 9,056Ts of topsoil
would be generated during the scheme period and will be utilized for afforestation purposes.
12.3.2 NATURE OF OVERBURDEN:
Topsoil is the only overburden found in the lease area.
12.3.3 MINERAL WASTE LIKELY TO BE GENERATED DURING THE PLAN PERIOD: There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area,hence waste management
does not arise.
The topsoil that would be generated during the present scheme period will be utilized
for afforestation purposes. This aspect has considered and accordingly Conceptual Mining
Plan is drawn.
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12.4 PROPOSAL FOR RECLAMATION OF LAND AFFECTED BY MINING ACTIVITIES
DURING & AT THE END OF QUARRYING:
There was no reclamation and backfilling during the previous quarry activity. During
the present scheme period also there is no proposal for backfilling, reclamation and re
habilitation. Backfilling, reclamation and rehabilitation will be carried out at the end of the
life of the quarry.
After complete exploitation of the fireclay mineral from the lease area, the quarried
out pit will be allowed to collect the rain water which will act as a temporary aquifer, this
temporary storage of water will act as an artificial recharge pond which will enhance the
near ground water level and the static level of the nearby wells.
Adequate measure will be taken care for construction of wall around the quarried out
area with 2mts height and fenced as per the rules.
A watchman (Security guard) will be posted around the clock to prevent inherent
entry of public an cattle which are growing in and around the area.
12.5. SAFETY AND SECURITY: A security is present during the operation of the quarry and even after its closure,
hence, there will not be any problem as lessee and his representation will continue to be
available. To prevent inadvertent entry of public and for safety reasons a well-designed Iron
Gate at the entrance, will be kept locked when there is no work in the quarry. In case of
emergency Phone No: 99763 18781 of Thiru.K.Ramalingam, Proprietor,may be contacted
for immediate steps by the lessee.
Parapet walls have been constructed on all sides of the openings. Watchman has
been posted round the clock.
In case of emergency, the jeep provided at the mine, will be used for transport of
person etc. Hospital facilities are available in Cuddaloreat a distance of 11km Northwestern
from the lease area.
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12.6. PROJECT COST: Table – 31
(Total project cost including EMP cost is about rupees thirty five lakhs eighty five
thousandonly).
13.0 PROGRESSIVE QUARRY CLOSURE PLAN:
13.1 INTRODUCTION:
The Progressive Quarry Closure Plan for ThalampattuFireclay Quarry, over an extent
of 1.73.0 hectares in S.F.Nos:183/1A2 & 183/1B in Thalampattu Village, Panruti Taluk,
Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu State has been prepared for K. Ramalingam, Proprietor, M/s.
Arul Jyothi Clay Mines, No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross, Panruti - 607 106,Cuddalore District,
Tamilnadu State.
13.2 NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE LESSEE: Name of the Quarry : Thalampattu Fire Clay Mines,
Name of the lessee : K. Ramalingam
Proprietor, M/s. Arul Jyothi Clay Mines,
Address : No.3/48, Police Line, 4thCross,
Panruti -607 106,
Cuddalore District.
Pin Code : 607 106.
Phone No : 99763 18781
A. Fixed Asset Cost
Sl.No Description Amount (Rs)
1 Land Cost 3,46,000
2 Labour Shed 50,000
3 Sanitary Facility 50,000
4 Fencing Cost 1,00,000
Total Cost 5,46,000
B. Operational Cost
Sl.No. Description Approximate Cost (Rs)
1. Excavator, Tippers, crow bars, hand shovel, pick-axes and cane baskets
25,00,000
2. Drinking Water Facility 1,00,000 3. Safety Kits 1,00,000
Total Operational Cost 27,00,000
C. EMP Cost
Sl.No. Description Amount (Rs)
1. Afforestation 20,000 2. Water Sprinkling 50,000 3. Water Quality test 20,000 4. Air Quality test 15,000 5. Noise/Vibration test 25,000 6. Cost towards Charity 1,00,000
Total EMP Cost 2,30,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST (A+B +C) 34,76,000
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13.3 EXENT OF THE QUARRY
S.F.Nos. : 183/1A2 & 183/1B
Extent : 1.73.0 Ha
Village : Thalampattu
Taluk : Panruti Taluk
District : Cuddalore
State : Tamil Nadu
Ownership : Patta land
It is a patta land, vide patta no: 809. Registered in the name of lessee
Thiru.K.Ramalingam.
13.4 PRESENT LAND USE PATTERN:
The area granted for mining lease is a Patta land and is not covered in forest area category. The present land use pattern is given as under
Table – 32
S.No Description Present Area(Ha)
Additional Area to be Required at present Scheme Period (Ha)
Area at the end of life of Quarry (Ha)
1 Area under Quarrying 1.36.4 Nil 1.36.4
2. Waste dump Nil Nil Nil
3. Office & infrastructure Nil 0.01.0 0.01.0
4. Processing plant - - -
5. Mineral stack yard - - -
6. Sub grade mineral stacks - - -
7. Roads 0.03.0 Nil 0.03.0
8. Green Belt 0.05.0 0.10.0 0.15.0
9. Un utilized area 0.28.5 0.17.6 0.17.6
10. Total 1.73.0 1.73.0
13.5 METHOD OF MINING:
The mining is carried out with simple opencast mining method; excavator with low
capacity will be deployed for the loading and development activities and by engaging
labours with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick-axes and cane baskets. No drilling and
blasting is carried out.
The operation will be confined to general shift only i.e. from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM with
one hour lunch interval between 12.00 noon and 1.00 PM.
In topsoil five benchesare maintained with 1.5m height and width and face kept at
45o slope. In mineral five benches are maintained with 1.5m height and width with 600
slope. (Refer Plate No.V).
The advancement of the pit will be from the entire side of the quarry lease area and
progress towards northern side of the lease area upto16.5m [7.5m top soil + 9m Fireclay]
from RL 66.0m to RL 49.5m during the present scheme period. During the present scheme
period, the quarry operations are proposed to be carried out in the first, second, third,
fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth benches.
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There is no generation of Mined waste in the lease area. The topsoil that would be
generated during the present scheme period will be utilized for afforestation purposes.
The lessee assures to carry out the detailed Exploration as per the UNFC Norms in
the year 2018-19itself. If the Resource & Reserves are enhanced considerably, a modified
mining scheme will be prepared and submitted to relevant authorities for subsequent
clearance & approval.
Average annual production is about 8,865tonnes of ROM with 8,865Ts refractory
grade (100% of ROM) with 264 working days in a year.
Proper foot paths, ramps etc, will be established between benches for easy access of
men and transport of waste and mineral.
The working is planned in such a way that after complete exploitation of refractory
clay the void will be filled by the existing dump which is on the North, East and Southern
boundary barrier of the lease area.
The sequence of working proposed in next three years is indicated in plate no.V.
13.6 MINERAL PROCESSING:
No processing is carried out in the quarry site. The entire mined out mineral is used
for its own captive plant for grinding (Granules and powder) and also sold to the nearby
ceramic based industries which are located within a radius of 6km from the quarry site.
13.7 REASONS FOR CLOSURE OF MINE: Not applicable, since it is an on - going quarry.
13.8 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS:
All the condition stipulated in the Proceedings and lease deed was fulfilled and
maintained during the course of quarry operation.
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14.0 STATUTORY PROVISIONS: This Scheme of quarrying for fireclay is prepared as per the Rule 19 A and rule 41 & 42
amendment by the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959. The provisions of the
Mines Act, Rules and Regulations and orders made there under shall be complied with, so that
the safety of the quarry, machinery and person will be well protected. Permission, relaxation or
exemption wherever required for the safe and scientific quarrying of the deposit will be
obtained from the Department of Mines Safety. Any violation pointed out by the inspecting
authorities shall be rectified as per the guidelines of the Department.
Signature of the Qualified Person
Dr.P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
RQP/MAS/206/2007/A
Place: Salem
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