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1 PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT GRANITE BUILDING STONE QUARRY MINING PROJECT STATE : KERALA DISTRICT : KANNUR THALUK : THALASSERY VILLAGE : THRIPPANGOTTUR BLOCK NO. : NIL SURVEY NO. : 275/1A MINERAL : GRANITE BUILDING STONE APPLICATION STATUS : NEW ( OLD MINING AREA) APPLICATION AREA : Ha. PRODUCTION COST : 0.90 cores. PRODUCTION CAPACITY : 5,09,887 MT YEARLY PRODUCTION : 1,01,983 MT /ANNUALY LIFE OF MINE : 12 YEARS APPLICANT Mr. SUDARSAN C K CHERIYA KUNNOTH PARAMBATH KOLAVELLOOR P.O, CHERUPARAMBA, KANNUR PREPARED BY KORAH A.G. ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR, RETIRED, DPT.OF MINING AND GEOLOGY LIFE MEMBER QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA, RQP.REG.NO.RQP/BNG/362/2015/ 1

2 INDEX CHAPTER NO. TITLE PAGE NO. 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Introduction of Project / Background Information 4 3. Project Description 6 4. Site Analysis 8 5. Planning Brief Proposed Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan Project Schedule & Cost Estimates Analysis of Proposal. 16 2

3 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mr.. Sudarsan. C K, new environmental clearance for mining located at State Kerala, District Kannur,Thaluk Thalassery. Village Thrippangottur. The purpose of this present Pre-Feasibility Study is to evaluate the economic viability of alternative arrangements for Mr. Sudharsan C.K. The total project area is about 15 km. South of Thalassery, Has a normal surface elevation of m. MSL and an application area of Ha. The water required for dust suppression of the quarry will be sourced from proposed pit. And the waste water is processed and allowed to flow to the the pit. There will probably be no extra vigour requirement for brand spanking new production. Present power is adequate for the proposed project. Ideally topsoil is collected and dispersed immediately on to prepared rehabilitation areas and after the course of mine the topsoil is refilled and the vegetation is replaced. Proper safety will be provided during storage, handling and use of blasting substance. Portable Fire Extinguishers, first aid facilities shall be provided at key location. Also the labour safety is emphasized. The area is found to have prominent exposures of Granite Building Stone covering most of application area. Detailed study of the area has been done by the applicant by sampling exposed blocks of Granite Building Stone and depth of the surrounding area. The mine is carrying out medium scale quarrying by engaging Semi mechanized Open cast method of quarrying. Rain Water Harvesting System proposed within project premises to avoid wastage of rain fall. The Quarrying Plan is prepared with main emphasis on Systematic Method of working with an aim to ensure systematic development & conservation of granite building stone deposits and protection of environment. 3

4 2. INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT Mr. Sudhasan C.K. which is of an area of Ha. proposes to mine the Existing quarrying area with survey no. 275/1A. The quantity of material that comes under the proposed project is given below SECTION BLOCKED RESERVE (MT) MINEABLE RESERVE (MT) GEOLOGICAL RESERVE(MT) A-A B-B C-C TOTAL PROJECT PROPONENT Mr. Sudharsan C.K is the owner of the mining area. 2.2 NATURE OF THE PROJECT The rock is transported from the quarry to the others construction purposes, making roads etc. and own crushing unit, The site is fully adoptable for mining purposes and the labors are provided with good working environment. The waste materials produced are processed and dumped in a separate space and used for various purposes. The waste water generated is filtered and allowed to flow to the nearby water source. 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT In order to full fill the huge demand of rock and rock products for various building works, industrial development, roads, various domestic needs etc. And also as a concern over the employment of localities settled nearby the proposed area. Rapid industrialization and growth in infrastructure has made global as well as domestic demand for Granite Building Stone. So number of Granite Building Stone manufacturing quarries & industries are coming up in this sector. Granite Building Stone is the chief material in this sector, for building 4

5 constructions, roads and railway ballast materials. The size & quality parameters for supply of the mineral will be as per the requirements of the user industry. Based on the demand, the applicant intends to produce the required quantum of Granite Building Stone exclusively for the Domestic purposes, roads etc. The employees will be assigned job relating to drilling, the handling of the Granite Building Stone and waste & others routine works in the quarry. 5

6 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT Based on the demand, the applicant intends to produce the required quantum of Granite Building Stone exclusively for the Domestic purposes, roads etc,send to the crusher for crushing purpose. 3.2 LOCATION The proposed granite building stone quarry is situated in State Kerala, District - Kannur Thaluk Thalassery, Village Thripangottur, Sy.No. 275/1A, Thrippangottur Panchayth. The mine is enclosed by 32 pillars with their geographical coordinates. As per the lease sketch.the mine area is located in the toposheet no. 49M9, New series C43C9, UTM Zone43 and the geographical location of the mine with respect to the pillar boundary of the mine area is given below; Boundary Pillar No. Latitude (N) Longitude (E ) '41.7" 75 39'34.3" '42.5" 75 39'34.8" '43.6" 75 39'35.7" '44.4" 75 39'36.5" '45.3" 75 39'37.5" '44.7" 75 39'37.6" '44.5" 75 39'37.8" '44.37" 75 39'37.8" '44.2" 75 39'38.7" '44.3" 75 39' '44.4" 75 39'39.9" '44.1" 75 39'40.1" '43.7" 75 39'40.2" '44.0" 75 39'42.6" '44.1" 75 39'43.1" '42.6" 75 39'43.1" '41.6" 75 39'43.6" '41.1" 75 39'42.6" '40.8" 75 39'41.9" '42.0" 75 39'41.2" '41.5" 75 39'39.4" '41.2" 75 39'39.5" '41.1" 75 39'39.0" '41.0" 75 39'38.8" '41.1" 75 39'38.8" 6

7 '41.2" 75 39'38.4" '41.4" 75 39'37.8" '41.5" 75 39'37.3" '41.5" 75 39'36.9" '41.6" 75 39'37.0" '41.9" 75 39'35.9" '41.0" 75 39'35.2" The field studies it is observed that the Quarry area is falling in uncultivable lands, non-forest i.e. in Own lands. The area in essence consists of Stone/Rocky ridges and slope/gradient in all directions. 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES Mr. Sudharsan C.K.,the mining site Located at Thripangottur, Kannur, Kerala proposes to mine the given area so there are no alternate sites. 3.4 SIZE / MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION The existing mining area will be used for the proposed project. The method of working for Building Stone in the Quarry lease area for the proposed plan period is by Semi Mechanized method of opencast quarrying. Considering the technical parameters like surface topography, quality variations, geo technical aspects, required rate of production & available resources etc, it is proposed to work this deposit by adopting 3m bench height and with an ultimate pit slope of 45 by Small scale quarrying activity with small dia. jack Hammer drilling & blasting and use of Hydraulic Rock Breaker. The benches height and the width will be maintained as specified by DGMS. The width of the working benches, shall not be less than the height. The Year wise Production & Development plan indicates the workings, site for disposal of waste/overburden etc., The Plan showing the position of workings, proposed extensions, bench parameters, pit configuration at the end of Plan Period is indicated in Production & Development plan. Due care will be taken in designing the benches by straightening & advancing the benches for effective and economical operation of the quarry. Since the ground water table is not at much depth and the rainfall is very high during monsoon, drainage of water shall be properly coursed with series of check dams & retaining walls so as not to disturb the natural drainage pattern of the area. 3.5 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION / RECYCLING AND REUSE The waste material generated due to the mining process are used for dumping purposes, making roads etc. and the waste water is filtered and processed for better use so 7

8 that it will not pollute the natural water resource. Intercalated waste of the Building Stone handled during Quarrying operations is less as the entire area is almost a rocky terrain. An estimated quantity of waste (voids& mining losses) will be handled during the proposed year plan period. To temporarily accommodate this waste material, non mineralized area and same will be utilized for haulage road maintenance, filling of pot holes & formation of safety bunds all along the 7.5m safety zone. The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed by suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir & storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local community. Rainwater harvesting is also adopted in the premise. 8

9 4.1 CONNECTIVITY 4. SITE ANALYSIS The project site is well connected with all infrastructures like National Highway, Railway, Airport, telephone, internet, fax, post, etc Following infrastructure facilities are available in application area: Facilities Name of Place Dist. From mine site in km. Direction Railway Station Kannur 20 km. SW Nearest town Kolavelloor 23 km. NW Nearest highway NH 66 5 km. NE Airport Kannur International Airport (Work in Progress) 20 km. N Panchayat Office Thripangottur 6 km. NW Fire Station Thalassery 12 km. W Ambulance Kolavelloor 6 km. NW Police Station Kolavellur 6 km. NW School Kolavelloor 6 km. NW Dispensary/ hospital Gov. Hospital, 6 km. NW Water supply Near to the site (Pond & Wells) - - 9

10 4.2 LAND USE Present Land Use Pattern: S. No. Particulars Present Area (in Ha.) 1. Pits Nil 2. Road Ha 3. Drainage / Pond Nil. 4. Build-up Area Nil 5. Un-worked Area Ha m Buffer Zone Ha Total Ha 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY The Physiography of the area has partial vegetation, as the area is existing mine. About the topography of the applied area,the highest elevation is 365 m. MSL and lowest is 265 m MSL. As the proposed area is rock, the drainage of the application area is towards south west. 4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN, SHORTEST DISTANCE FROM THE PERIPHERY OF THE PROJECT TO PERIPHERY OF THE FOREST, NATIONAL PARK, WILD LIFE SANCTUARY, ECO SENSITIVE AREA, WATER BODIES. Sl. Name Distance from the proposed area No 1 Kannavam (Forest) 286 m 2 Muthanga (National 90 Km Park) 3 Aralam Reserve ( Wild life sanctuary) 40 Km 10

11 4.5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION Soil in the study area primarily Sandy Loam and Silt Loam. Porosity is an important soil parameter for any project where flow of water through soil or rock is a matter of concern. Electrical Conductivity (EC) of soil depends on the porosity, water content, salinity level etc. 4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES The annual average rainfall is 3438 mm and more than 80 percent of it occurs during the period of South -West monsoon. The rainfall during July is very heavy and the district receives 68 per cent of the annual rainfall during this season. 11

12 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT 5. PLANING BRIEF The entire strike length of the deposit is exposed & the quarry is envisaged to be worked forming benches of 5 mtrs height and width same more than the height of the bench with a general pit slope of 45 degrees. The ultimate pit limit is marked as shown on the Geological plan. However, when the Building Stone is proved to its full depth, the conceptual plan will be duly modified. The possibility of building stone below is to be examined further by exploration. All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space & First aid box is provided within premises. The project site is well connected with the road. Finished products and raw materials will be transported through road. There is no requirement for the development of other road. 5.2 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL) The project site is well connected with all the infrastructure facilities. Production will be carried out within the existing production facility and infrastructure available. The existing road network will be sufficient to meet the proposed production capacity. However, required infrastructure for transport within the leasehold area will be further strengthened and improved. No new routes or alternations are required in this regards. Local people will be hired for various jobs and they will be trained within unit. Thus, no social infrastructure will require. 5.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES The door of employment opportunities has a positive impact on the socio economic conditions of the surrounding as most of the work force employed will be from the nearby areas. Local persons will be hired for meeting the requirement of trucks loading, plantation, construction of check dams, retaining walls etc. The benefits due to Quarry to the local population will be in the form of Direct and indirect employment opportunities. All the basic facilities like tap water, sanitation & drinking water, lunch space is provided within premises. 12

13 First aid box, free medicines & doctor service (on call basis) is provided. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Industrial Area Nil 2. Residential Area Yes 3. Connectivity Well connected 4. Drinking Water Management Yes 5. Solid Waste Management Yes 13

14 7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN After the mining activity, quarried area Converted to water storage and plantation, tress will be planted for the protection and conservation of environment and nature. And also the area will reclaimed with planting native vegetation, crops / trees with monitoring for success. The Quarrying pits after extraction of the Granite Building Stone will be reclaimed by suitable afforestation techniques and portion of the pit may be left as water reservoir & storage of rain water shall help in recharging the ground water table and improve the water regime of the area. Proper fencing of the lease area shall be taken up to avoid entry of animals & trespassing into the lease area and also such that the same is also useful to the local community. During the afforestation work, the combination of different species shall be done. This selection shall be made on the basis of the local plant growth in the surrounding areas. It is always better to plant mixed species together. Guidance from the local forest department shall be taken in the selection of species and their maintenance. The plantation work requires considerable quantities of seeds, seedlings and saplings of different species; Nursery stock for this plantation will be available from the local forest and horticulture department. As far as Quarry area is concerned, so far none of the proposed Quarry area is matured or completely exhausted as this is a new lease in the process of grant. Hence, the measures like Retention walls, drainage system and afforestation works etc., shall be taken up. 14

15 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF ESCAVATION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION Mr. Sudharsan C.K. Owned the mining area. Calculation for 12 years and mining plan prepared for 5 year only. Especially the mine life is 12 years. 8.2 PROJECT COST ESTIMATION Sr. No Machine Type Required No of m/c Estimated cost in Lakhs 1 Excavator Rock Breaker Air Compressor Tippers/ trucks Jack-Hammer The return on the investment is by way of sale of mineral (Granite Building Stone). All the minerals shall be marketed. The machinery is of the Company and additional required if any shall be on hire basis as per the requirement for production. 15

16 9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 9.1 FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE. No tribal population exists within 10 km radius of project area. Due to proposed project it is expected that employment will increase for people who reside nearby project area. Approx. 12 men will get employment directly. Due to increase in raw material and product transportation activity, indirect employment will generate. As local people will get job, their living status will increase. Due to rain water harvesting system, water table level in project area will increase which is beneficial to surrounding farmers. 16

17 FINAL RECOMMENDATION The quarrying area of land is own land. The financial estimates reveal high rate of returns and the project is economically viable. The estimates have also taken into consideration the occupational health, environmental conservation with protective measures, social welfare etc. SUDHARSAN C.K Place: Kolavellur Date: