EIA Report for 8.09ha Jam Manganese Ore Mine EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introductions For subject mineral, lease area was granted to Smt. N. D. Upadhyay, Tirodi, Dist. Balaghat (MP) in the year 2002 for period of 20 year from to The lessee has already been obtained the environmental clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority of MP for having production capacity of 1200 Tonne vide letter no. 36/EPCO-SEIAA/09 dated 07/05/2009. The Lessee is private individual having office at Chandni Chowk, Tirodi, Tehsil-Katngi and Dist. Balaghat (MP). The committee suggested Terms of References ( ToR ) for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) through its letter no. 531/PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR(127)/2013 Bhopal date 29/06/2013, which are incorporated in the EIA/EMP report at their respective places. 1.2 Details of the project Table 1 S. No. Particulars Details 1. Locations Village Jam Tehsil Katangi District Balaghat State MP 2. Latitude Longitude North East 3. General ground level 346m 4. Nearest National/state Highway Katangi - Jarahmohgaon PWD Road - Adjoining 5. Nearest Railway Station Lakhanwara - NNE km 6. Nearest Airport Nagpur km 7. Nearest Tourist Place within 10km radius. None 8. Archaeological Important Place within 10km radius. None 9. Ecological Sensitive Areas (Wild Life Sanctuaries) within 10km None radius. 10. Reserved / Protected Forest within None 10km radius (Boundary to boundary distance) 11. Nearest major city with Nil population within 10km radius 12. Nearest Town / City within 10km radius Katangi - WWN 8.5km 13. Nearest Village Arjunitola - E km 1 P a g e

2 14. Nearest River Chandan River - SSW km 15. Nearest Nalla Jamuniya Nalla - W - 1.0km Jamuniya Canal - W - 0.1km Karnitola Pond - ENE km Katang Nalla - SSE 5.5km 16. Nearest Hill Ranges None within 10km radius 17. Other quarries within 5km radius 02 quarry Jarahmohgaon 02 (M/s Jaipuria Leo Software Ltd. And Balasore Alloy Ltd.) 18. Industry within 10km radius None within 10km radius Source: Field Survey 1.3 Mining lease status The subject mine lease area is located in village Jam, Taluka Katangi, Balaghat District (M.P.). Land use of the area is defined as govt. waste land. The lease was granted for period of 20years from to Mining Details Table 2 S. No. Particulars Details 1 Type of Mine Opencast 2 Mining Lease Area 8.09ha 3. Mineable Area 2.80ha 4. Existing Pits ha 5. Existing dump ha 6. Infrastructure and road 0.058ha 7. Mineral Storage ha 8. Plantation 1.0ha 9. Recoverable Reserve t 10. Method of mining Manual/ semimechanised 11. Ultimate Depth of Mining 28m bgl (318m RL) 12. Existing capacity 1200 tonne 14. Proposed capacity 5000 tonne 15. Expected Life of Mines 13 years 16. Lease Period 20years upto Thickness of soil/ob Minimum 0.0 m Maximum 2.0 m Average 2.0 m 18 Proposed mode to transportation of Road mineral 19 Area to be covered under dumps ha 20 Area to be covered under open pit 2.8 ha 21 Area to be reclaimed by lease period Nil 2 P a g e

3 end 22 Area to be converted as water body 1.5ha 23 Area to be covered under plantation 3.2ha 24 Average mrl mRL 25 Ground water table 25 Monsoon period 6m bgl Dry month 8-9m bgl Source: Approved Mining Plan by IBM Mineable Reserves and Life of Mine The Details of mineable reserves are given below. 1. Reserve in proved & probable category tonne 2. less Ore trapped in 7.5m mining limit zone in the area around Lease boundary 15m L x 15m B x 2m D x 3BD = 1350T 3. Less ore trapped in block between ultimate pit limit and mining limit zone 5m L x 15m B x 2m D x 3BD = 675T Total = T 4. Depletion already considered 5. Sub-grade - Nil 6. thus total mineable reserves = 52975T 7. rejection 10% = (total rejection of 10% consist of 5% of mineralized rejects due to inclusions, clay pockets, waste intercalation and balance 5% is other waste due to mining loss, other gangue material & fines of -5mm size etc.) Mine-life: The mine lift is taken maximum production First five year scheme period + (Reserves five year period production)/max proposed production = 41594/5000 = = 13.32years say 13years Method of Mining Existing mining has been carried out by opencast manual/semi-mechanised method with using of hand tools i.e. spades, cheisel, drill machine, JCB, Dumper, Jack Hammer etc. Presently 3pits has been observed in lease area, which is covered about ha area. Table no. 2.2 Details of existing pits Pit No. 1 : 240mL x 44mW x 19mD Pit No. 2 : 105mL x 27mW x 18mD Pit No. 3 : 142mL x 38mW x 18mD 3 P a g e

4 Opencast manual/ semi-mechnaised method of mining has been carried out and same will be continuing in future. All operations of opencast mining will be done by manual means using hand tools like crowbars, spades, chisels and hammers. Haul road will be extended upto the bottom of the pit. The mining operations include removal of overburden, drilling by diesel compressor & Jack hammer, blasting and removal of Manganese Ore to the surface and screening and sizing. All these operations are done manually. The mining operations are proposed in un-worked area in between south-western boundary and Pit no. 2 taking advantage of irregular excavation in pit no.1. It is proposed to take up mining of primary bedded and the mining activity will consist of: Initially removal of overburden to the surface near the working pit. Mining of Manganese ore from ore zone. Removal of mined ROM to the surface for proper breaking, sizing, sorting, screening, stacking & jigging etc. Preparing grade wise stacks of ore for delivery. Dewatering of the working pits Bench height and width will be about 5m in ore Table No 3 Year wise development/ production during the proposed year period Year Total Saleable ore Rejects (T) Tonnage recovery (10%) (ROM) (90%) 1 st nd rd th th Total Requirements for the project Land Requirement Total mining lease area is 8.09 Ha. The status of the land is given below: Table -4 District/ Taluka Village Khasara No Area Ownership State Balaghat (MP) Katangi Jam ha Govt. Source: Approved Mining Plan by IBM & P-II form Water Requirement The total water requirement is 7KL/day Manpower Requirement Estimated requirement of manpower for this project will be about However it may exceed, if capacity enhancement is planned. 4 P a g e

5 Table-5 Man power requirements S. Management and Nos. required Qualification No. Supervisory Personnel 1. Mine manager having Managers certificate Existing staff of Competency 2. Mining Engineer 3. Mining foreman 4. Mining Mate Mining Mate s certificate of Competency 5. Blaster 1 6 Clerks & officials 01 7 Skilled labour 05 9 Un-skilled labour Power Requirement No power will be required for mining process and for site services, power may be obtained from electricity board Extent of Mechanization Opencast semi mechanical mining method will be adopted with deployment of JCB, excavator cum loader shovel, Loader etc. 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Baseline details During the study period, ambient air quality and noise level monitoring was done at 4 locations whereas, surface & ground water sampling was carried out at 2 & 2 locations respectively and soil sampling was done at 3 locations. Results for the same are summarized below: Table 6 Baseline Data: 15 th March to 14 th June, 2013 Particulars Details Standards Ambient air quality NAAQS PM 10 Max & Min g/m 3 SO 2 Max & Min. < g/m 3 NO 2 Max & Min. < g/m 3 Noise level CPCB Standard Day time (6:00 am Max & Min Leq. db (A) to 10:00 pm) Night time (10:00 Max & Min Leq. db (A) pm to 06:00 am) Water quality IS 10500:1991 (Desirable limits) Surface water 5 P a g e

6 ph Max & Min TDS Max. 80 & Min mg/l Total Hardness Max. 108 & Min mg/l Ground water ph Max & Min TDS Max. 188 & Min mg/l Total Hardness Max. 220 & Min mg/l 2.3 Biological environment Since there are no notified endangered species in the area, which may be affected due to the mining activities, therefore the biological environment will not have significant impact due to proposed activity. The impact on the biological environment due to amount of dust generation is minimised by welldeveloped green belt in and around mining lease area. Mitigation measure Extensive plantation is proposed around the mine site, which will serve not only as a sink for pollutant but also as a noise barrier. Afforestation on 3.2ha area with 5000numbers of trees is proposed. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigative measures, the impact due to operation of the mine will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem. i. Proper land management to restore the ecological conditions in the region ii. Proper handling of mineral and Overburden will significantly reduce fugitive emissions and hence minimal impact is expected on surrounding flora and fauna due to deposition of mineral and Overburden. iii. A Comprehensive green belt development programme is suggested 3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact on Air Environment Drilling & Blasting has already been carried out for the subject mine. Drilling and blasting operations are source of fugitive dust emission but its effect is more or less localized. The major part of the dust generated during such operations usually gets settle down and thus the effect of such operation will be localized phenomenon. The results of the background PM 10 concentration at all receptors over the area are insignificant and are very low as compared to the standards prescribed by the CPCB for ambient air quality. Thus, it can be safely stated that due to the proposed mining activity, there will be no insignificant impact on the existing ambient air quality. Following air pollution control measures shall be taken to minimize negative impact due to mining activity: Frequent Water spraying has already been carried out on the haulage roads & services road and same practice will be continue in future also. Considering the location of village (East direction), dumping has been done in North West direction. 6 P a g e

7 Over burden dumps has been stabilized with legumes and grasses to prevent the erosion of soil and to arrest the dust emission during windy days. Water has already been sprayed over the muck pile to reduced the dust generation; Dust mask has already been provided to all workers. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machines has been carried out in order to control emissions; During the drilling, water has been sprayed, so reduced the dust emission Haulage of overburden/mine waste to the dumping site has been done by dumper. After excavation, mineral has been transported by hired dumper (10t capacity). The approach road from lease area to PWD road is about 1.0km, which is kuchha road; however no habitations have been observed along the said kachha road. Dust generation due to transportation will be for limited period and extent to small area. Water spraying has already been carried out frequently and same will be continued. Impact on Water Environment There is no water course in the lease area. The main drainage of the area is through Jamuniya Nalla in west at 1.0km distance which confluence in Chandan River at a distance of about 2.5km in S direction. Garland drain has already been made along the waste dumps which has been restrict/retain the loose particles. Depth & length of garland drain is observed as 0.25m and 1900m respectively. By providing drain along the dump, the impact of silt flow toward the agricultural field and canal is somehow prevented. The present requirement of water is observed as 4 kl per day which will increased to 7kl per day, and will be met from existing hand pump and pit water. Impact on Noise Major noise generating sources may be considered as excavation, blasting, drilling and loading and dumper movement used for transportation of minerals. Mitigation measures shall includes: i. Noise is considered as an occupational hazard. Blasting is an occasional and impulsive event, which needs to be carried out in an isolated manner. ii. The workforce working at the mining face, where high noise level is expected, has been provided with protective device for occupational safety. iii. Apart from above, the formation of internal dump and green belt development will also muffle the noise to a great extent. 7 P a g e

8 iv. Regular maintenance of machines and vehicles has been carried out regularly. All moving parts of machine have been properly lubricated; Non-moving parts of machine have been properly fastened v. Acoustic treatment for rotating equipments vi. Compulsory use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs for the workers vii. Installation of noise generating machinery, strictly in compliance with the recommendations of the manufacturers. This would ensure an installation free from vibration and exhaust leaks which are also major contributors to increased noise levels viii. Provision of insulating caps and aids at the exit of noise source on the machinery. ix. Use of damping materials such as thin rubber sheet for wrapping the worn places of compressors, generators etc. x. Shock absorbing techniques to reduce impact xi. Use of physical barriers and green belt development around the mine to restrict the noise from going outside the mine boundary during operation Impact on Land & Soil Environment Because of the capacity enhancement project, the reclamation period of land will become now earlier as compare period would have taken on the present capacity. During the last five years, 1,33,014 cum waste has been generated which has been kept as dumps. Total existing dumps are 08 in numbers. Dump number 05 measuring cum will be re-handled during next two years. These dumps are being located all around the lease area at barrier zone. At the end of the lease period, total quantity of over burden will be 1,46,014 cum, which will accumulated in existing dumps as well as by creating new dumps also. No back filling is proposed at this stage. The excavated are of 2.8 ha will be converted as water retaining body. The bench height in overburden will be 2 mt and over all height of dump will be 20 mt. Reclamation plan Reclamation will be start only after the full thickness of manganese will be mined out. Retaining wall at the downside of dump has been observed, which help to prevent the flow of boulder to the village and road side. Following measures shall be taken to avoid/minimise the adverse effects of proposed activity: 1. Out of 2.8ha excavated area, 1.5 ha area will be backfilled during the conceptual period through creation of water reservoir. 2. The water reservoir of 1.5 ha shall be provided fencing and proper steps 3. Plantation along lease periphery and water reservoir shall be carried out. 8 P a g e

9 4.0 POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Table 7 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes Frequency 1 Ambient Air quality 1. Arjuni tola PM 10, SO 2, NO 2, 24 hr. average 2. Jam CO and as samples every 3. Mine office directed by month MPPCB 2 Ground water 1. Existing bore Drinking Water Pre Monsoon and well within parameters as Post Monsoon lease area per IS Hand pump of Arjuni Tola village 3 Surface water Mine pit & ph, Pre Monsoon and Kanritola Pond conductivity, Post Monsoon Alkalinity, TS, TDS, TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Zn, Al, Fe, MPN 4 Ambient Noise mine site (near db (A) levels Hourly day and the working pit night time Leq during excavation, levels every Drilling, blasting quarter and around the lease periphery) 5 Mines discharge Settling tank & ph, Post Monsoon into drains Garland drain of conductivity, lease area Alkalinity, TS, TDS, TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Al, Fe, Zn, Total Coliform 6 Soil Quality In and around the Organic matter, Annual site C, H, N, alkalinity, Acidity, heavy metal 5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Additional Studies conducted as per the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA/SEAC vide letter no. 531/PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR(127)/2013 Bhopal date 29/06/2013 with regard to Public hearing & subsequent CSR plan. 9 P a g e

10 6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS Socio-economic benefits The lessee has executed number of welfare activities in the area like: Free Medical Camp at mine premises Free drinking water supply facility to nearby village by Tanker Pit water supply to nearby agricultural field Proposed activity Free Medical Camp Free drinking water supply facility to nearby village by Tanker Scholarship for two school going girls for higher education Employment The lessee has given employment to numbers of people according to qualification and skill. Preference shall be given to local population while inducting the new manpower. 7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.1 LAND USE PATTERN The original topography of the ML area will be affected mainly due to the mining operation. Table 8 Conceptual land use plan of core zone Items Existing At the end lease period Total lease area 8.09 ha Area under pits ha 2.8ha Area under Dumps ha ha Area to be reclaimed Nil Nil Infrastructure & Road 0.058ha 0.13ha Mineral storage ha Nil Plantation 1.0ha 3.2ha Water reservoir 1.056ha 1.5ha 7.2 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The impacts on the different components viz employment, housing, educational, medical and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be beneficial. It is not out of place to mention that another two mines, which in the vicinity and both are operational at small level. The expectation of the people of the area is concerned towards employment, education, and health facilities. The literacy rate of the study area is medium. The literacy rate may be increased with the economic benefits may arises from 10 P a g e

11 the mining activities. Further the villagers and workers may also get benefitted by medical camps and primary medical facilities, which will be provided by the management. Considering the scale of mining, following is suggestion for implementation. 7.7 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME Presently 1500plants have been observed in lease area which is covered about 1.0ha area. However the afforestation should always be carried out in a systematic and scientific manner. It is proposed to carry the plantation along the 7.5mt barrier zone, both side of roads, village side and non-mineralised area by considering 80% rate of survival. Trees like Karanj, Sheesham, Mango, Neem and some other varieties will be planted in consultant with forest department. Trees will be planted in 3x3m 2 area and sapling will be planted in 30cm deep hole covered with soil and manure. The details of year wise area and nos. of sapling planted area as under: Existing afforestation Status of the ML Area S. No. Type of Local species No. 1. Karanj Gulmohar Awla Jamun Neem 50 6 Kathal 25 7 Sitafal Bans Babool Raintree Saptaprniya 50 Afforestation plan ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MANAGEMENT: Ecology: Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORESTATION/RECLAMATION Year Unworked area Outside dumps Inside dump Top soil Total green belt (reclaim area) dump Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) Present st to 5th th to conceptual period Total P a g e

12 7.8 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Measure to control and minimize the risks at workplace, SIS will implement Health & Safety with the following objectives: To prevent hazards may be due to slope failure To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care of as per mine regulations act To avoid any adverse affects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, sufficient measures have been provided in the mining project. These may include: Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. Provision of personal protection devices to the workers; Dust suppression of haul road. First-aid facilities within lease area. Height, slope and width of dump shall be developed as per the approved mining plan. Regular medical examination shall be conducted for the employees. Working benches and dump benches shall be developed as per approved mining plan. 8.0 CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the project is not likely to cause significant impact on the ecology and environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development around the area would also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants released due to mining. 12 P a g e