pre-feasibility report of quartz feldspar...

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT OF ELURPATTI QUARTZ & FELDSPAR MINE I.MANI

UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006

Pre-Feasibility Report of

Quartz & Feldspar Mine

LOCATION OF THE MINE

S.F.Nos. 407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14

Elurpatti Village,

Thottiyam Taluk,

Trichy District,

Extent: 3.01.5Ha (less than 5Ha)

Category: B2 Project

LESSEE

Tmt.I.Mani,

W/o. K.Ilangovan,

2/3, East Street,

Nallipalayam Post, Namakkal Taluk,

Namakkal District - 637003



1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Scheme of Mining and Progressive Mine Closure Plan for Elurpatti Quartz &

Feldspar Mine is situated Elurpatti Village, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy District, Tamilnadu

State. The mine lease has been granted in favor of Tmt.I.Mani for a period of twenty

years under proceedings No. 5253/MM6/2008, dated 07.01.2009 issued by

Commissioner and Director of Geology and Mining (Enclosed Annexure No. II). This

proposed Scheme of Mining along with Form-1 & Prefeasibility report is prepared to

submission for Environmental clearance from MoEF / SEIAA, to obtained consent for

Establishment and Consent for operation from TNPCB.

SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

S.NO PARTICULAR DETAILS

1. Name of the Company Tmt.I.Mani

2. Type of Project Quartz & Feldspar Mine

3. Location of the Mine Survey Nos. 407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14

Elurpatti Village,

Thottiyam Taluk,

Trichy District,

Tamilnadu State.

4. Mining lease area 3.01.5Ha

5. Latitude 11°02.20’N

6. Longitude 78°16.12’ E

7. Topo sheet No. 58 -I/08

8. Type of land

Patta/forest/PWD

It is a Patta land - Non forest

9. Production Capacity

Descriptio

n

ROM

(Ts)

Recovera

ble

reserves

@ 60%

(Ts) of

ROM

Quartz

(40%)

Feldspa

r (60%)

Ts

Minera

l

rejects

(40%)

Ts of

ROM

Top

soil

(Ts)

Side

Burden

(Ts)

Total

waste

(MR +

SB)

Geological

reserves 165960 99576 39831 59745 66385 22812 - 66385

Mineable

Reserves 53336 32002 12801 19201 21335 22012 351101 372436

Year wise

Reserves 53336 32002 12801 19201 21335 22012 351101 372436



10. Life of Mine Mining lease period is twenty years.

The first Scheme of mining is prepared to submission

for a period of five years (2014 – 15 to 2018 -19).

11. Method of Mining Mining operation is proposed to be carried out by

manual opencast method and proposed benches are 3m

height and 5m width with 60º slope.

12. Ultimate depth of

Mining

The mining operation is proposed up to depth for 19m

from existing ground profile.

13. Top soil & overburden

(quantity in m3)

There is top soil proposed during this scheme period is

about 22012Ts.

14. Ground water level The depth of water table is around 35m (35m during

summer season and 30m during rainy season).

15. Nearest habitation Bharathipuram – 800m – NE

16. Nearest Town Namakkal - 23km- NW

17. Nearest Railway station Namakkal Railway station -23km – NW

18. Nearest Airport Trichy Airport - 55km - SE

19. Nearest National

Highways & State

Highways

NH-67- Karur - Trichy- 9km- Southern side.

SH25- Tiruchengode - Trichy – 380m- Northeastern

side.

20. Nearest Hospital Thottiyam - 10km- SE

21. Aerial distance to the

nearest Eco sensitive

areas, CRZ, forest, wild

life sanctuary, Interstate

boundary, critically

polluted area if the

quarry site is within

500m of these areas.

More than 500m from Eco sensitive areas, CRZ, forest,

wild life sanctuary, Interstate boundary, critically

polluted area.

22. Details of other quarries

for a radius of 500m

around the quarry site

There is no mines within the radius of 500m

23. Man power About 12 employees

24. Water requirement &

source

Total water requirement for 1.0KLD from water

vendors & existing bore well.

25. Cost of the project A. Project cost = Rs. 14,25,000/-

B. EMP cost = Rs. 4, 02,500/-

Total cost = Rs. 18,27,500/-



The Prefeasibility report preparing for following condition of Government of India Ministry of

Environment and Forests (No.L-11011/47/2011 –IA-II (M) Dated: 24th June, 2013)

Thalamalai Reserved forest is situated 6km away from the Northeastern side of the area.

Marachipatti lake & Elurpatti kulam is situated 1km away from the NE & SE side of the lease

area.

Kaveri River is flowing about 7km away from the Southern side of the area.

There is no Western Ghats within the radius of 15km.

There is no HACA region within the radius of 15km.

There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries and National park as Act 1972, within the

radius of 15kms.



The following information provided by the applicant

I have applied for Environmental Clearance to SEIAA, Tamilnadu for Quartz & Feldspar lease

for Mining of Elurpatti in S.F.Nos: 407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14 for over an extent of

3.01.5Ha in Elurpatti Village, Thottiyam Taluk and Trichy District.

I swear to state and confirm that within 10km area of the mine site, I have applied for

environmental clearance; none of the following is situated.

Protected areas notified under the wild life (Protection) Act, 1972

Critically polluted areas as notified by the central pollution control board constituted

Under water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.

Eco-Sensitive areas as notified

Interstate boundaries and international boundaries within 5km radius from the boundary of the

proposed site.

There is no mines within the radius of 500m radius from periphery of the proposed mine.

There will not be any hindrance or disturbance to the people living no enroute / nearby our mine

site while transporting the mineral our material and due to mining activities.

There is few habitation located within 500m radius from the periphery of mining area.

I swear that Afforestation will be carried out during the course of mining operation and

maintained.

The required insurance will be taken in the name of the labourers working in mine site.

Approach road belongs to me only and no other private patta roads encountered.

I will not engage any child labour in our mine site and I aware that engaging child labour is

punishable under the law.

All types of safety / protective equipment will be provided to all the labourers working in mining

area.

No permanent structures, temples etc., are located within 500m radius from the periphery of

mining area.



2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION

(i) Identification of project and project proponent: In case of mining project, a copy of mining

lease/letter of intent should be given

Identification of Project

Name of the Project Elurpatti Quartz & Feldspar Mine

Lease area 3.01.5Ha (Patta land) -Non forest

Location

Survey Nos. 407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14

Elurpatti Village, Thottiyam Taluk,

Trichy District and Tamilnadu State.

Topo sheet No. 58 -I/08

Project Proponent Name with Address

Tmt.I.Mani,

W/o. K.Ilangovan,

2/3, East Street,

Nallipalayam Post, Namakkal Taluk,

Namakkal District - 637003

Mobile No: 9443371462

Email id: [email protected]

In case of mining project, a copy of mining lease/letter of intent should be given

I. The Mining lease was granted under proceedings No. 5253/MM6/2008, dated

07.01.2009.

II. The Mining Plan was approved by the Regional controller of mines, Indian Bureau

of Mines, Chennai vide Letter. No: TN/TCR/Q&F/MS-1062.MDS, dated

20.05.2014.



(ii) Brief description of nature of the project

The opencast manual mining operation is proposed by the formation of benches. Three

benches are proposed on the mineral to form at 3m height and 5m width with 60º slope.

The mine is well exposed the pegmatite rocks consist of quartz and feldspar. Quartz is identified

by concoidal fracture, vitreous lusture and granular grains. Orthoclase Feldspar identified by

pinkish white in color, pearly lusture on cleavage faces. The mine lease area is 3.01.5Ha;

the life of mine is twenty years.

The total quantity of Mineable reserves of Quartz & Feldspar (60%) of ROM is about

32002Ts (12801Ts @40% of Quartz & 19201Ts @60% of Feldspar) and the total waste is about

372436Ts(21335Ts of Mineral Rejects @ 40% and 351101Ts of side Burden) is up to depth of

19m for the entire life of mine.

The proposed quantity of Quartz & Feldspar (60%) of ROM mined for during this

scheme period (as in the Scheme of mining) would be about 32002Ts (12801Ts @40% of Quartz

& 19201Ts @60% of Feldspar) and the total waste is about 372436Ts (21335Ts of Mineral

Rejects @ 40% and 351101Ts of side Burden) is up to depth of 19m for a period of next five

years.

The mineral rejects is calculated as 40% of ROM. This include fragments, chips, etc., the

mined waste would be generated and dumped over the existing mineral rejects dump situated in

the southern side of the lease applied area. Water requirement for the proposed project for

drinking purpose, dust suppression and afforestation would be around 1.0KLD which will be

taken from nearby villages.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The minerals of Quartz and Feldspar are used in various forms in various industries to

manufacture various products. Quartz shall be used in ceramics, glass manufacturing,

ferrosilicon, electric lining industries and paints. Feldspar shall be used in glass, ceramics,

abrasives and electrodes.

This project will give employment opportunities to 12 members directly and 10 members

indirectly, besides this Quartz and Feldspar is well known in the international supermarket which

will fetch a good foreign exchange to the nation.

Mineral Industries of the state of Tamilnadu provides employment opportunities for the

people of the state as well as in the specific project area. The Mining is one among the major



core sector industries which plays a vital process of country’s economic development and

foreign exchange.

(iv) Demand and supply gap

Quartz and Feldspar is one among the most used in various industries to manufacture

different kind of product. The demand of Quartz and Feldspar is ever growing with the growth of

ceramics, glass manufacturing, ferrosilicon, induction furnaces lining, electric lining and paint

industries.

The mineral is widely used in walls and floor tiles other ceramic product, soaps and

detergents, paints, paper, cosmetic and plastic. The requirement for the mineral is very high in

the nearby cities and towns.

(v) Imports vs indigenous production

There is no import of Quartz and Feldspar at present in India. India especially the

peninsular India (southern India) has good resource of Quartz and Feldspar and has a great

demand in the international supermarket. Indigenous Quartz and Feldspar almost shares more

than 50% requirement in the world.

(vi) Export Possibility

There are many possibilities for export the Quartz and Feldspar to foreign countries

especially to Japan, Malaysia etc., as the Indian Quartz and Feldspar is one of the mostly

important industries in the world. All the international Quartz and Feldspar players are in the

requirement for industries either domestic or exports. Hence there is a bright possibility for

export of Quartz and Feldspar most of the industries.

(vii) Domestic/Export Markets

The applicant after will fetch a good domestic market as mentioned earlier. The applicant

does not have any other mine in Tamilnadu. It is propose to sell Quartz and Feldspar to industries

and domestic markets. Quartz is mainly used in ferrosilicon, silicon carbide industries and

abrasive industry. The main use of feldspar is in ceramics and porcelain industry mainly as glaze

material. It is also used in the manufacturing of some specialized electrodes.



(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

It is proposed to deploy about 12 employees directly and indirectly about 10 people will

be benefited from the nearby local villages.

The above man power is adequate to meet out the production schedule and the machinery

strength envisaged in the plan and also to comply with the stationary provisions of mine safety

regulation.

It is been ensured that the labors will not be deployed less than 18 years, No Child

labors will engaged or entertained for any kind of mining operations. All the labors engaged

for mining operations will be insured till the end of life of mine.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

This is a mining project for production of mine deposit at proposed production is about

@ 60% of ROM 32002Ts (12801Ts @40% of Quartz & 19201Ts @60% of Feldspar) no other

allied actions like processing and polishing is proposed in this project.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project

site layout) with coordinates

� The area is located in S.F.Nos. 407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14, Elurpatti

Village, Thottiyam Taluk and Trichy District.

� The entire mine lease area falls in the Patta land with lease area is exhibits slightly

undulated terrain.

� The Altitude of the area is above 135m MSL.

� The area is mentioned in GSI Topo sheet No. 58 -I/08

� The Latitude between of 11º02.20’N

� The Longitude between of 78º16.12’E on WGS 1984 datum.



LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA WITH CO ORDINATES

v

Location:

Village: Elurpatti

Taluk: Thottiyam

District: Trichy

Latitude : 11º02.20’N

Longitude: 78º16.12’E



DRAWING SHOW THE SURFACE PLAN WITH CO-ORDINATES



DRAWING SHOW THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN



(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly

the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted

The opencast Manual mining is proposed in the area for excavation of Quartz and

Feldspar with 19m depth. The mine is proposed in the applicant own patta land hence alternate

site for this project is not considered. The project is site specific.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The total area of the project is about 3.01.5 Ha. It is proposed for production (60%) of

ROM is about 32002Ts (12801Ts @40% of Quartz & 19201Ts @60% of Feldspar) by open cast

manual mining by deploys jackhammer drilling and blasting, manual loading of Quartz and

Feldspar from pithead to Customer and various industries.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

Details regarding topography, Geology of the area, Method of mining, Machineries

required and production details area given below:

Physiography

The area exhibits slightly undulated terrain. The area applied for lease is a dry land with

scattered outcrops of Quartz and feldspar. The area is sloping towards Northwest. The Altitude

of the area is above 136m above MSL. The area receives rainfall about average 800mm during the

NE monsoon period from October - December and the water table is found at 35m in dry season

and 30m in rainy season.

Geology of the area

The area was surveyed in detail to prepare a Geological map in the scale 1:1000 showing

the various formations and attitude of the deposit. Thin cover of gravelly reddish soil to a

thickness of 1m

The physical attitude of the band is given below:

Strike length (m) - 190

Width (m) - 20

Strike direction - N750E S750W

Dip amount - 700

dip towards NE

Colour of Quartz is white, massive in form, hardness 7.0, specific gravity 2.6, absence of

cleavage; streak is white, vitreous in luster.

Colour of Feldspar is pink, massive in form, hardness 6, specific gravity 2.6, two sets of

cleavage; streak is white, sub-vitreous in luster.



Major geological disturbances are totally absent in this area. Recovery of minerals is

estimated as 90% of the total excavation of the ore body.

Method of Mining:

Mining would be carried out by the opencast method of working. Since the daily rate of

production is very limited, no heavy earth moving machinery is required. The Mining operation

would be done in a systematic way by forming benches with all safety aspects as stipulated in the

Mines Act, Mines Rules and Metalliferous Mines Regulations. Machineries like Jackhammer

drilling, tractor mounted compressors and blasting by developing the benches at 3m height and

5m width. The drilling is carried out with jackhammer of small diameter (30-32mm) at shallow

depth and blasted with class 2 slurry explosives with charge ratio as 0.7 to 0.9. The mine would

be operated with manual laborers with one shift only.

Open Cast Working

It is proposed to carry out mining operation by manual open cast method.

It is proposed to start mining of Quartz and Feldspar from RL 135.0m to RL 116.0m in

the northern side of the lease area starting from west and progress towards eastern side.

The existing pit dimension is 100m x 40m x 19m (d).

The topsoil occurs during this scheme period is about 22012Ts and topsoil has preserved

all along the 7.5m boundary barrier.

In quartz and feldspar deposit, the bench is 3m width and 5m height with 60º slope.

Proper footpaths will be provided between benches for easy accessibility of men to the

lower level of the mine. A safety distance of 7.5m will be maintained from the boundary barrier

and 50mts safety distance will be maintained for nearby patta lands.

Mining- Opencast manual Method

Blasting Drilling

Quartz & Feldspar

Manual Loading and transportation to

the needy industries

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF THE MINING PROCESS



Machinery Required:

I. Drilling Machine:

S.No Type Nos

1. Tractor mounted

compressor

1

2. Portable Compressor 2

II. Loading

S.No Type

1. Loading of minerals by Manually

III. Transport Equipment:

S.No Type Nos

1. Comet Tipper 1

Manpower requirement:

The tentative man power required for the proposed Quartz & Feldspar mine shall be as

follows.

DESIGNATION NO’S

EXISTING MANPOWER

Geologist (full time) 1

Mining Engineer (Part time) 1

Mine Surveyor (full time) 1

Mines Office clerk (full time) 1

SKILLED LABOUR

Mate /Supervisor 1

SEMI SKILLED

Driver 1

UN-SKILLED

labours 6

TOTAL 12



Year wise development and production details for the present scheme period:

The year wise (2014-15 to 2018-19) quantum of work proposed and the details of

estimation of production quantity and generation of waste are furnished below:

Year ROM

(Ts)

Mineral

rejects (40%)

Ts of ROM

Topsoil Side

Burden

Ts

Total Waste (Mineral

Rejects @ 40% +

Side Burden)

2014-15 10296 4118 11914 167614 171733

2015-16 9672 3869 10098 101930 105799

2016-17 9095 3638 54756 58394

2017-18 14742 5897 19718 25615

2018-19 9532 3813 7082 10895

Total 53336 21335 22012 351101 372436

(vi) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area of final

products, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Products

This is a mine project for exploiting Quartz and Feldspar; hence, there is no requirement

for raw material. These Quarts and Feldspar will be transported directly by industries to various

destinations as per the customer requirement.

Uses:

Quartz is widely used in many large-scale applications related to abrasives, foundry

materials, ceramics and cements. Feldspar is a common raw material used in glass making and

ceramics. In glassmaking, alumina from feldspar improves product hardness, durability and

resistance to chemical corrosion.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be

briefly outlined

No optimization/Recycling and Reuse envisaged in the proposed Quartz and Feldspar

mine.

(viii) Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be given

This Mining project does not require huge water for the project. The total water

requirement in the mine will be around 1.0 KLD for drinking, sprinkling and afforestation.

Potable drinking water will be brought from private suppliers; the rain water will be collected

and used for the Green belt development.



Purpose Quantity Sources

Drinking &

Domestic purpose

0.2 KLD Packaged drinking water will be brought from

nearby approved water vendors.

Dust suppression 0.4 KLD From existing borehole on nearby mine

Green belt 0.4 KLD From existing borehole on nearby mine

Total 1.0KLD

Energy

Diesel (HSD) will be used for mining machineries, Jackhammer compressors and

Tippers. About 200 liters per day diesel will be brought from nearby diesel pumps.

No power is required for the project except for mine office and lighting during the night.

(ix) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal.

Top soil:

There is no top soil present during this scheme period.

Overburden/Waste:

Proposed generation of wastes for next five years:

Year ROM (Ts) Mineral rejects (40%) Ts

2014-15 10296 4118

2015-16 9672 3869

2016-17 9095 3638

2017-18 14742 5897

2018-19 9532 3813

Total 53336 21335

Disposal:

The mineral rejects is proposed to be dumped over the existing mineral rejects dump

situated in the Southern side of the lease area with dump dimension is 120m46mx6.6m (h). The

waste dump will be maintained at the angle of 30º slopes.

It is proposed to backfill when the mine reaches the ultimate pit limit or at the end of the

life of mine.

Waste water:

There will not be any process effluent generation from the mine lease area. Domestic

effluent from the mine office is discharged in septic tank and soak pit. There is no toxic effluent

expected to generate in the form of solid liquid and gases and the no requirement of treatment of

waste.



(x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

(i) Connectivity

Mode Description

Road connectivity

1. The existing village road available in the mine area. This

road leads to connect Tiruchengode-Namakkal-Trichy

Highway road at a distance about 380m on Northeastern

side of the area.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH-67) Karur - Trichy-

9km- Southern side.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH25) Tiruchengode - Trichy

– 380m- Northeastern side.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. Namakkal Railway station - 23km – NW side.

2. Railway line is Karur - Trichy – 9km – S side.

Air port 1. Nearest Airport is Trichy -55km –SE side.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

Land form:

The lease applied area is characterized by slightly undulated terrain. The area is sloping

towards Northwest. Lease area is dry land and gets rainfall about average 800mm during the NE

monsoon period from October - December.

Form – 1

Along with Pre-feasibility Report

&

Scheme of Mining plan with Annexure

To Submit SEIAA

Final Presentation



Land use:

The lease applied area is dry land with scattered outcrops of Quartz and Feldspar.

The area does not fall in forest land. There are no water courses flowing through the applied

lease area. There is no vegetation/plantation in this area. Some thorny bushes and shrubs are

observed.

The conceptual land use pattern is as follows:

Description Present Area

(Ha)

Area to be reclaimed at

the end of present MS

period (Ha)

(2014-15 to 2018-19)

Area to be reclaimed &

rehabilitated the end of

life of mine (Ha)

Mining (Quarry) 0.39.0 0.94.0 1.33.0

Waste dump 0.86.2 0.06.0 0.92.2

Office & infrastructure - 0.01.0 0.01.0

Processing plant - - -

Mineral stack processing

yard

0.07.5 - 0.07.5

Sub grade mineral stacks - - -

Mine roads 0.02.0 0.02.0 0.04.0

Green belt - 0.33.5 0.33.5

Un utilized area 1.66.8 0.30.3 0.30.3

Total 3.01.5 1.66.8 3.01.5

Land Ownership:

The proposed mine lease area is 3.01.5Ha. It is patta land, registered in the name of the

lessee; vide patta No. 2813 & 3252. (Refer Annexure No. IV).

(iii) Topography (along with map)








GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING THE LEASE BOUNDARY AREA

For Elurpatti Quartz & Feldspar Mine

Location:

Village: Elurpatti

Taluk: Thottiyam

District: Trichy

Topo sheet No: 58 -I/08

Latitude : 11°02.20’N

Longitude: 78°16.12’ E

Lease area



(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, no n-agriculture, forest, water bodies (including

area under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to periphery of the

forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water bodies (distance from the

HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial area, a copy of the Gazette notification

should be given.

The lease area exhibits slightly undulated terrain. The region experiences semi – humid

climate and there is scanty growth of vegetation in and around the lease area (seasonal vegetation

is mostly practiced).

� Thalamalai Reserved forest is situated 6km away from the Northeastern side of the area.

� Marachipatti lake & Elurpatti kulam is situated 1km away from the NE & SE side of the

lease area.

� Kaveri River is flowing about 7km away from the Southern side of the area.

� There is no Western Ghats region within the radius of 15km.

� There is no HACA region within the radius of 15km.

� There is no interstate boundary within the radius of 15km.

� There is no CRZ within the radius of 15km.

� There are no Bird sanctuaries, wild life sanctuaries and National park as Act 1972, within

the radius of 15kms.

� There are no mines within the radius of 500m.

(v) Existing Infrastructure

The Quartz and Feldspar project requires infrastructure like (Mine office, Labours shed,

Toilet and Rest shelter) for mining shall made developed by the applicant after the grant of lease.

Water for drinking purpose be supplied form the approved water vendors. A small water

tank is also proposed which will be used for water sprinkling, plantation etc.

(vi) Soil Classification

The topsoil proposed during this scheme period. The removed topsoil is spread along the

boundaries for afforestation purpose.

(vii) Climatic data form secondary sources

The area exhibits a subtropical climate and the temperature goes up to 43°C in summer

and falls down to 26°C in October to December. The wind direction is NE – SW and vice –

versa.



(viii) Social infrastructure available

There is no social infrastructure within the radius of 1Km like schools, universities,

hospitals, prisons and community housing etc.

5. PLANNING BRIEF

(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and Country

Planning/Development authority Classification

The total area of the project is about 3.01.5 Ha. Open cast manual mining by deploys

jackhammer drilling and blasting, manual loading from pithead to various industries.

The project land is devoid of vegetation and lies in the backward town of Trichy District.

There are no specific industries or factories in and around the project area. The proposed

production is around 32002Ts @ 60% of ROM (12801Ts @40% of Quartz & 19201Ts @60% of

Feldspar during this scheme period of next five years. Plenty of labors are available in the nearby

villages. Facilities such as power, Transportation and commodities infrastructure facilities are

locally available near the project site with Thottiyam 9km in Southeastern side.

Transportation

The mine Quartz and Feldspar are transported from mine head to customer destination by

tippers. The mode of transport of the Quartz and Feldspar produces and transported by various

industries.

Quartz is an important industrial mineral which finds use in glass making, ceramic

industry and in electronic industry either domestic or export. Feldspar, if it is potash-bearing

variety, finds use in ceramic and fertilizer industry.

(ii) Population projection

There are few villages located in the 5km radius of mine site and approximate distance

and population are given below.

S.

No Name of the Village

Approximate Distance &

Direction from lease area

Approximate

population

1. Bharathipuram 300m -NE 300

2. Servaikkaranpatti 3km -NW 1000

3. Marachippatti 2km-SE 2000

4. Pudurkozhichangampatti 3km-SW 800

Basic human welfare Amenities such as Health Center, Schools, Communication

Facilities, and Commercial Centers etc are available at Thottiyam located at a distance of 9kms

from the Southeastern side of the mining area.



(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc0.)

During this scheme period, it proposed to plant 10 Neem saplings in the eastern boundary

of the lease area.

Year

Area to be

covered

(sq.m)

No of

saplings

Type of

saplings Location status

2014-15 700 40

Neem

7.5m safety

distance on

the eastern

side

Achieved

2015-16 700 40 Proposed

2016-17 700 40 Proposed

2017-18 700 40 Proposed

2018-19 700 40 Proposed

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

Physical infrastructure:

� The existing road facilities are already available which shall be used and maintained.

� The labors requirement is drawn from the nearest villages. The labors will be brought by

jeeps and vans to the mine site.

� Medical facilities are available near the project site, Government and private hospitals

and other basic amenities and infrastructure facilities like communication center, school

supermarket, bus stand are also available in Thottiyam at a distance of 9kms (SE).

� This mining project will provide employment for about 12 persons directly.

Social infrastructure:

� Periodical Medical checkup program for all the workers and first- aid fox with necessary

equipment will be provided.

� Training for workers regarding occupational hazards.

� Safety equipment like dust mask, shoes, gloves, helmet etc.,

(v) Amenities/Facilities

The simple methods adopted and the limited scale of activities involved in Quartz and

Feldspar mining does not require High Tension Electric Power supply or huge worship facilities.

The mining work is restricted to one general shift during day time only. Machinery repair works

are attended at Thottiyam town (9km- SE) and minor repairs are carried out by the company’s

staff at the mining site itself.



Potable drinking water is available from the nearby community wells and can be

transported to the work site in tippers. Mine office, storeroom, toilet and first-aid room will be

provided on permanent structures within the lease applied area.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

(i) Industrial Area (Processing area)

There is no industrial or processing area proposed within the lease area.

(ii) Residential area (Non processing area)

Local person will be given priority for employment. Few houses are situated within the

radius of 500m.

(iii) Green Belt

7.5m safety distance on the eastern side is selected for Green belt development by

planting and maintaining native species of Neem saplings. It is proposed to plant 40plants per

year. The total area for the proposed for Green belt is around 0.33.5Ha out of 3.01.5Ha.

(iv) Social infrastructure

This proposed Quartz and Feldspar mine will fetch employment for about 12 people

directly and 8 peoples will be indirectly beneficed, shopkeepers, Hotels, Machineries Transport

Contractors etc., the lease ensure to share all responsible for special benefits like water, health

care, Education benefits, and promotion of socio cultural activities of the nearby villages.

(v) Connectivity (traffic and transportation road/ Rail/ Metro/ Water ways etc.,)

Mode Description

Road connectivity

1. The existing village road available in the mine area. This

road leads to connect Tiruchengode-Namakkal-Trichy

Highway road at a distance about 380m on Northeastern

side of the area.

2. The Nearest National Highway (NH-67) Karur - Trichy-

9km- Southern side.

3. The Nearest State Highway (SH25) Tiruchengode - Trichy

– 380m- Northeastern side.

Railway station &

Railway line

1. Namakkal Railway station - 23km – NW side.

2. Railway line is Karur - Trichy – 9km – S side.

Air port 1. Nearest Airport is Trichy -55km –SE side.



(vi) Drinking Water management (Source & Supply of water)

This proposed mining project does not require huge water either for beneficiation or

processing. Water requirement for mining activity is 1.0KLD. Water required for drinking and

domestic consumption for labors is around 0.2KLD. The Packaged drinking water will be

brought from approved water vendors nearby village. The domestic waste water generated will

be sent to septic tanks followed by soak pits.

(vii) Sewerage System

Toilets will be constructed as permanent structure within the area and sewage will be

discharged once in three months. The sewage waste will be collected in soak pit and the sludge

will be discharged.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management

No industrial waste will be generated from the project.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

Mineral rejects:

The proposed Quartz & feldspar mine anticipated waste during the present scheme period

(next five years) is about 21335Ts (40% rejects).

Disposal:

The mineral rejects is proposed to be dumped over the existing mineral rejects dump

situated in the southern side of the lease area and will be backfilled at the end of the mine.

Dump Dimension:

Life of project Direction Dimension

Existing & Proposed Mineral reject dump

(Present scheme Period)

Southern 120mx46mx6.6m (h)

Proposed topsoil dump (Present scheme

Period)

North, west &

South boundary

475mx7.5mx3m (h)

Proposed Side burden dump (Present

scheme Period)

Eastern 107mx42mx 30m (h)

Proposed Mineral reject dump (End of the

life of mine)

Southern 120mx46mx6.6m (h)

Proposed topsoil dump (End of the life of

mine)

North, west &

South boundary

475mx7.5mx3m (h)

Proposed side burden dump (End of the

life of mine)

Eastern 107mx42mx 30m (h)



(x) Power Requirement & Supply / source

The proposed Quartz & feldspar mine does not require any power supply for the mining

operation. It is proposed to operate in day time only from 9 Am to 5Pm with 1 Hour lunch

interval between 1Pm to 2Pm. The domestic consumption for the lights at the night is only for

the century room, mines office etc,

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)

(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons including home

oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given)

There is no Rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. The deployed labours will be

insured as per the Government norms till the end of the life of the mine. Periodical medical test

will be conducted for the labors to monitor the occupational disease. The salaries and benefits

will be paid as specified by the instruction given by the labor enforcement officers.

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for the

project to be given)

The Quartz & feldspar mining project is likely to get commenced after the execution of

mine lease. The lease will get expired 20years after the execution of lease deed. The proposed

production is about (60%) 32002Ts of ROM (12801Ts @40% of Quartz & 19201Ts @60% of

Feldspar) for during this Scheme period next five years.



(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project :

A. Project cost Land cost = Rs. 6, 03,000/-

Labour shed = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

First aid room & Accessories = Rs. 50,000/-

Sanitary facilities = Rs. 75,000/-

Machinery to be used = Rs. 5, 00,000/-

Fencing cost = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Total cost = Rs. 14, 28,000/-

B. EMP Estimation:

Afforestation cost (outside of the mine area) = Rs. 12,500/-

Air quality sampling = Rs. 15,000/-

Water quality sampling = Rs. 8,500/-

Noise Monitoring = Rs. 9,000/-

Ground vibration test = Rs. 7,500/-

Total EMP Estimation cost = Rs. 52,500/-

(II). Expenditure and maintenance:

Drinking water facility for the labors = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Sanitary arrangement = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Safety kits = Rs. 50,000/-

Water sprinkling = Rs. 1, 00,000/-

Total Expenditure and maintenance cost = Rs. 3, 50,000/-

Grand Total (I + II) = Rs. 4, 02,500/-

The Project cost:

A. Project cost = Rs. 14,25,000/-

B. EMP cost = Rs. 4,02,500/-

Total cost = Rs. 18, 27,500/-

� The total project cost including EMP cost (A+B) is about Rs. 18,27,500/-- (Rupees

Eighteen lakhs twenty seven thousand five hundred only)

� The total EMP cost is about Rs. 4,02,500/- (Rupees Four lakhs two thousand five

hundred only)



Population Benefit

The applicant ensures to take social responsibilities like providing School Note books,

Uniforms to the Students below poverty level beside if the villages require any borehole for

public use the applicant ensure to do so.

The applicant will also take part and contribute the native cultural activities in the nearby

villages. During summer seasons packaged drinking water will be kept will be kept in the village

for public and for tress passers. The applicant will involve and contribute all the socio cultural

allocation in and around the area. The budget provisions and allocation for all the above

activities will be around Rs. 1, 00,000/- for during this scheme period.

Mine Closure Plan:

Steps proposed for phased restoration, reclamation of already mined out areas:

� The proposal for the project is existing Quartz & Feldspar mine.

� After the exploitation of Quartz & Feldspar mine reaches its ultimate pit limit, the pit will

be partially backfilled and partially act as a good storage of water.

� Before closure the mine, a parapet wall will be constructed to prevent inadvertent entry of

cattle and human beings.

� After closure of mine, the pit will be allowed to collect seepage and rain water. This will

help to charge the nearby agricultural wells.

Measures to be under taken on mine closure as per Act & Rules:

Measure will be taken as per Act & Rules.

Mitigation measure to be undertaken for safety and restoration / reclamation of the already mined

out area:

� Drilling will be carrying out by wet drilling to control the dust into the air.

� Minimum blasting will be carrying out on limited scale.

� Mist spray on haul road will be proposed to prevent the dust propagation into the air.

� The plantation will be carried out on the safety barriers to prevent Noise, besides wet

drilling will be practiced to prevent dust.

� All the machineries will be maintained in good conditions as per RTO and TNPCB

Norms to prevent Noise, Smoke and vibration.

� Machineries will be periodically maintained by experienced mechanic to minimize noise,

Smoke and ground vibration.



9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area.

There are few tribal populations in and around the area about 12 personals directly will

be benefited by these projects, besides the government. Will get good revenue by taxes,

seigniorage fees etc., and if the applicants find the suitable export market the Government will

have a good foreign exchange to the nation.

The socio- Economic conditions of the village and distance will enhance due to the

project, hence, the project should be allowed after considering all the parameters. The detail

furnished in this scheme of mining is based on information provided by the State Government

and the lessee. By considering the merit of the project the permission may be granted.

Date : 30.05.2016

Place : Trichy

1. Signature of the proponent

I.Mani

2. Signature of the Recognized qualified person

Dr. P. Thangaraju, M.Sc., M.M.E.A, Ph.D.,

RQP/MAS/206/2007/A

Base Line Studies is Prepared for

Elurpatti

Quartz & Feldspar Mine

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The base line a study is prepared for Elurpatti Quartz & Feldspar Mine. Base line

studies provide a base data for regular Environmental Monitoring and Environmental Impact

Assessment (EIA).

The international Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines the base line studies

as the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the Bio physical, Social and

other relevant effect of development proposals prior to major decision has been taken and

commitment mode.

Hence the baseline study provides a bench mark for carrying out environmental Impact

assessment due to the course of mining activities. The purpose of these studies is to evaluate the

benefited and adverse effect of developing activities on the neighborhood environment and the

area where the mining is proposed to carry out.

Tmt.I.Mani have applied for Quartz & Feldspar Mine lease for over an extent of 3.01.5Ha

in S.F.No.407/1-I, 455/2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14 of Elurpatti, Thottiyam Taluk and Trichy District.

The area proposed for mining for the present mining period is about 0.94.0Ha which is below

25% of the total area applied for lease; hence the impact assessment due to mining may be

considerably low.

As per the Gazette notification 2006 the proposed project falls under B2 Category.

The area proposed for mining is a fresh area and there are no factories, industries within

the radius of 1Km hence the atmospheric air is quite fresh. The area exhibits slightly undulated

terrain which is devoid of vegetation and Agriculture. In some small patches small agricultural

activities are been carried out by drift irrigation some thorny bushes and wild gars are found in

the area with scanty Palm trees (Borassus falabellifer). Tridax procumbens and Lucus aspera are

some of the common species along with Julia flora trees. The density of these about 20% to 40%

in the area and the remaining area is dry barren land.

The rest of the workforce is employed in agriculture, mining, raising livestock,

manufacturing, construction, trade and commerce. There is little agricultural activity in the town

on account of weather and irrigation facilities and the town has a set of mining industries within

the town limits.

The project in this area will fetch a quit considerable employment to nearby village which

in turn enhance the earning source of the nearby villages. The comprehensive base line studies

and standards constitute of collecting data on Ambient Air quality, Dust fall rate, Water quality,

Soil analyze, Noise level and Ground vibration study in the area proposed for mining along with

Flora and Fauna statistics.

The Methodology adopted in this project is based on the basic principles of capitalization

identification analysis and preparation of action plan to Mitigate negate or adverse impact.

Baseline studies adverse the significant environmental Issue and also provide necessary

information pertaining to the Environmental Attributes in the project area. Monitoring and

evaluating the effect of the works environment factors on health of people working on Quartz &

Feldspar Mine.

Collection and analysis of Baseline Environmental Data.

Baseline Environmental Data plays a key role in the EIA procedure as it provides the

important information on the Environmental parameters which are likes to be affected due to the

Quartz & Feldspar Mining activities.

Physiography






Geology of the area

The rock formation in the area is of metamorphic crystalline varieties of Achaean age. The

chief rock types found in the area are granite-gneisses and pegmatite. Pegmatite out crops are

clearly noticed in the area. The area is covered by thin layer of topsoil to a depth of about 1.0m.

These are three pegmatites band running northeast-southwest direction with vertical dip.

The area is devoid of major geological disturbances.

The general geological sequence of the rock in the lease area is:-

Structural settings of the area:

Order of super position:-

Top soil

Pegmatite (Quartz + Feldspar)

Granite – Gneisses

The pegmatite bands are intrude in to Granite – gneisses.

The area was surveyed in detail to prepare a Geologist map in the scale 1:1000 showing the

various formations and attitude of the deposit. Thin cover of gravelly reddish soil to a thickness of

1m.

The physical attitudes of the bands are given below:

Strike length (m) - 190

Width (m) - 20

Strike direction - N75oW – S75oE

Dip amount - 70o dip towards NE

Vegetation

The lease area is almost flat terrain, Quartz & Feldspar exposes in the lease area and it is

strewn with boulders of various sizes ranging from a few cm to one to half mater in diameter.

Except some small bushes there are no other trees in the applied area. Crops are only seasonal

cultivation with lift irrigation is practiced. The main crops being millet, paddy, pulses etc. are

grown as seasonal crops. There is no Forest or Animal Sanctuaries near the area. There is no thick

vegetation.

General approach to Environment

The Environmental besides data comprise of the features present of the site area its

includes environmental features such as forest area, conservation area, water bodies, industries,

wild life and fauna place of historic and importance etc.,

The data collected to cover the following.

1. Air environment 2. Noise Environment 3. Water environment 4. Ecology (Biological and Cultural Environment) 5. Physical Environment.

Air Environment

Air environment is responsible for the health of human beings, animals, wild life and vegetation. Air pollutants emitted by project and non point source are transported dispersed or concentrated by meteorological and topographical conditions. The atmosphere is dynamic system which absolute range of solid, Liquid or gases from both Natural and Manmade source. There substances travel through the air disappear and reveal among themselves and also with other substances both physically and chemically which result in air pollution. The Quartz and Feldspar propose to mine is non toxic which does not emit any

undesirable pollutants in the form of solid liquid or gas. The dust emitted during the

transportation of vehicles the drilling will be carried out in wet condition to prevent dust into air

and the haul roads will be periodically sprinkled with mist water spray to prevent dust into the

atmosphere. The area in and around is quit fresh and the impact an air environment will always

be under controlled and will be monitored. No processing or beneficiation is proposed except

mining hence the impact an air will be controlled monitored and mitigated.

The ambient air quality within the study area on both core and buffer zone forms the

baseline information. The air quality monitoring points selected based on the Meteorological

conditions, topography of the study area and likely impact boundary location of the ambient air

quality monitoring stations was selected on the basis of wind pattern.

The ambient Air quality monitoring stations are shown in the map. Four major pollutions were consideration significantly.

I. Particle matter - PM II. Suspended Particle Matter - SPM

III. Sulphur dioxide - SO2 IV. Nitrogen dioxide - NO2

Respectively the overall of emission we identified the direction of the wind in the majority observed time was predominantly Northeast to Southwest direction and vice-versa. The Air quality monitoring data is enclosed as Annexure No-I.

S.

No Test Parameters Unit Protocol Results CPCB

Standards 1 Particulate matter

(PM10) (Size less than 10µm)

µg/m3 IS 5182 Part 23-2006 42.0 100

2 Suspended particulate matter (SPM)

µg/m3 IS 5182 part 4-1999 (Reaff 2010)

32.2 60

3 Sulphur dioxide SO2 µg/m3 IS 5182 part 2-2001 (Reaff 2006)

4.0 80

4 Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 µg/m3 IS 5182 Part 6-2006 5.2 80

Noise Environment

Sound/Noise can be defined as atmospheric or airborne vibration perceptible to the ear.

Noise is usually unwanted or undesired sound. Sound loud enough to be harmful is called noise

without regard to its other characteristics hence noise has a significant impact on the quality of

life and in that sense it is a health problem in accordance with the (WHO) definition of health.

Impact of noise on environment depends on various factors such as intensity distance

from the source type of exposure and nature (Impulse or continuous), the type of activities

movement of machineries, traffic density etc., hence it is to measure the levels so as to adjust the

environment Impact and undertake amendment measures if warranted.

Standard precession noise level meter were used for the purpose. The readings in the

form of instantaneous sound measures levels were taken in the time brackets of two hours in

order to here carry out assessment of noise level in the area.

There are no heavy industries nearby; the noise level of the area will be as same as the

regional level. More over the noise level measurements does not rise for this area since class 2

slurry explosives will be used for mining and the machineries to be used shall hydraulic types, it

does not create much noise except the compressor, drilling. The traffic density in the area is very

little. The average noise level in that area is less then 90dB (A) in and around 1Km radius.

This noise level survey was carried out as per MOEF norms i.e., 1.5m above the ground

level and 2mts away from the noise emit source. At present the noise is only through the

movement of Vehicles in that area. No other significant noise emitting source found.

S.No Location Results

dB (A) CPCB Standard

Limit 1 Project site – Centre area 43.2 70*

2 Project Site SW corner 42.1 70*

3 Project site SE Corner 41.3 70* 4 Project site NE Corner 41.5 70*

Ground vibration studies

Hence the vibration source are only through the movement of vehicles where the

frequency is also very less. Hence the vibration is well below the standard permissible by

MOEF. Displacement, Velocity and acceleration of the three kinematics descriptions which are

to be studies to describe ground motion. The peak particle velocity is the more referred since the

area is virgin there is no significant measured velocity found in the area.

Water Environment

Geo Physical investigation was carried out by signal stacking resistivity meter 3 profiling

was carried out in the area applied for lease and 15 Vertical electrical sounding was carried out

to find out the lateral variation and vertical in homogeneity’s it was observed that the water table

is found to be 35mts below ground level and the same was correlated with the wells found at a

distance of 800mts SW of the area. The water quality monitoring data is enclosed as Annexure

No-II.

Test Protocol Results Limits as per IS 10500 :

2012 Acceptable

Limit

Permissible

limit in the

absence of

alternate Colour IS : 3025 part : 4-1983

(Reaff : 2006) 10 Hazen 5 15

Odour IS : 3025 part : 5-1983 (Reaff : 2006)

Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

pH at 250C IS : 3025 part : 11-1983 (Reaff : 2006)

7.4 6.5 – 8.5 No relaxation

Total Dissolved solids

IS : 3025 part : 16-1984 (Reaff : 2006)

1355mg/l 500 mg/l 2000mg/l

Aluminium as Al

IS : 3025 part 2:2004 (Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.004 mg/l)

0.04 mg/l

0.2 mg/l

Barium as Ba IS : 3025 Part 2:2004 (Reaff : 2009)

0.27 mg/l 0.7mg /l No relaxation

Boran as B IS : 3025 Part 2:2004 (Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL: 0.1 mg/l)

0.4mg /l 1.0mg/l

Calcium as Ca IS: 3025 Part 2: 2004 (Reaff : 2009)

160 mg/l 70mg/l 200mg/l

Chloride as Cl IS : 3025 Part 32-1988 (Reaff . 2009)

479mg/l 250mg/l 1000mg/l

Copper as Cu IS: 3025 part 2: 2004 (Reaff : 2009)

BDL (DL:0.01 mg/l)

0.05mg/l 1.5mg/l

Fluoride as F IS : 3025 Part 60: 2008 0.72 mg/l 1.0mg/l 1.5mg/l

METHODOLOGY AND DATA ACQUISITION:

Electric Resistivity Method is well established for delineating lateral as well vertical

discontinuities in the resistive structure of the Earth’s subsurface. The present study makes use of

vertical electric sounding (VES) to delineate the Vertical Resistivity structure at depth.

Schlumberger electrode set up was employed for making sounding measurements. Since it is

least influenced by lateral in homogeneities and is capable of providing higher depth of

investigation. This is four electrodes collinear set up where in the outer electrodes send current

into the ground and the inner electrodes measure the potential difference.

The present study utilizes maximum current electrode separation AB/2. The data from

this survey are commonly arranged and contoured in the farm of Pseudo-section that gives an

approximate of the subsurface resistivity. This technique is used for the inversion of

Schlumberger VES data to predict the layer parameter namely layer resistivity and Geo electric

layer thickness. The main goal of the present study is to search the vertical in homogeneities that

is consistent with the measured data.

For a Schlumberger among the Apparent resistivity can be calculated as follows

ρa = G∆V

I

∆V = potential difference between receiving electrodes

G = Geometric Factor.

Rocks show wide variation in resistivity ranging from 10-8 more than 10+14 ohmmeter.

On a broad classification, one can group the rocks falling in the range of 10-8 to 1 ohmmeter as

good conductors. 1 to 106 ohmmeter as intermediate conductors and 106 to 1012 ohmmeter as

more as poor conductor. The resistivity of rocks and subsurface lithology, which is mostly

dependent on its porosity and the pore fluid resistivity is defined by Archie’s Law,

ρr = Fρw = a Ømρw

ρr = Resistivity of Rocks

ρw = Resistivity of water in pores of rock

F = Formation Factor

Ø = Fractional pore volume

A = Constants with values ranging from 0.5 to 2.5

SURVEY LAYOUT:

The layout for a resistivity survey depends on the choice of the current and potential

electrode arrangement, which is called electrode array. Here the present study is considered with

Schlumberger array. In which the distance may be used for current electrode separation while

potential electrode separation is kept on third to one fifth of the same. One interesting aspect in

VES is the principle of reciprocity, which permits interchange of the potential and current

electrode without any effect on the measured apparent resistivity.

EQUIPMENT:

The field equipment deployed for the study is in a deep resistivity meter with a model of

SSR – MP – AT. This Signal stacking Resistivity meter is a high quality data acquisition system

incorporating several innovation features for Earth resistivity. In the presence of random earth

Noises the signal to nose ration can be enhanced by √N where N is the number of stacked

readings. This SSR meter in which running averages of measurements [1, (1+2)/2, (1+2+3)/3 …

(1+2...+16/16)] up to the chosen stacks are displayed and the final average is stored

automatically, in memory utilizing the principles of stacking to achieve the benefit of high

signals to noise ratio. Based on these above significations the signal stacking resistivity meter

was used for (VES) Vertical Electric Resistivity Sounding.

MEASUREMENTS:

Measurements of ground Resistivity is essentially done by sending a current through two

electrodes called current electrodes (C1& C2) and measuring the resulting potential by two other

electrodes called potential electrode (P1& P2). The amount of current required to be sent into the

ground depends on the contact resistance at the current electrode, the ground resistivity and the

depth of interest (Here 1000feet).

DATA PRESENTATION:

The field data obtained from a Vertical Electrical Resistivity Sounding is conventionally

plotted on a paper with the help of slum software. (A computer aided diagram).

GEOPHYSICAL DATA INTERPRETATION

The geophysical data’s was obtained to study the lateral variations, vertical in

homogeneities in the sub – surface with respect to the availability of groundwater. From the

interpreted data, it has inferred that the area has moderate groundwater potential in the

investigated area.

There are no streams, water bodies or water course within the radius of 500mts and the

rainfall in the area is poor varying for maximum 50 days in a year. The average rainfall is about

800mm as recorded by the meteorological department in the last three years. In some areas of the

District there was no Rainfall recorded for the last 3years. The underground water is portable

without any adverse health effects. There are no boreholes or open wells in the project area

hence the water collected in the area for analysis.

In summer the water drains and the well will be in dry condition. The quality of the water

from well has been analyzed for records. The Quartz & Feldspar Mining does not require any

water for its operation. No beneficiation or processing is proposed in the project. The water

required is only for drinking and domestic purpose for which the water will be brought out from

authorized water vendors from the nearby towns.

As water is very vital natural resource and most essential for the survival of human beings, the

same will be consumed only after carrying out scientific studies and will be allowed if it is

within the prescribed standards.

Soil Analysis

As mentioned earlier the area applied for lease is exhibits slightly undulated terrain. The

soil is the main unit for the eco system because of the dependence of flora and fauna. As the soil

is acidic there are no thick flora noticed except some common species which are native of the

terrain.

The mining activities may have impact on soil. The soil samples were called in 50mts

grid fashion by average and after coning and quartering the same was send to laboratory for

investigation. The following sources are obtained from Agricultural department.

The soil analysis report is as below

S.No Test parameters Method Results

1 PH @250C Is 2720 part 26 (Reaff:2011) 7.1

2 Conductivity @250C Is 14767 : 2000 (Reaff : 2010) 345µmhos/Cm

3 Moisture content Is 2720 part 2: 1973 (Reaff : 2010) 6.2%

4 Organic matter Is 2720 part 22: 1972 (Reaff : 2010) 0.31%

Climate

The rain fall data of Trichy region in a year is 800mm. Temperature falls between 43°C -

26°C. Rainy season three months in a year from October to December. Temperature is Maximum

during May – July in a year.

Flora and fauna in and around the area

The Quartz & Feldspar mining projects like this which involves very limited operations

like secondary drilling and blasting, Conservation of Flora and Fauna along with ecology does

not have significant impact of the overall eco system. A detail study related to flora and fauna

was carefully observed physically by environmental engineers, Botanist and zoologist. The

following table shows the flora and Fauna available at the region.

List of Faunas

S.No Common Name Scientific name

1. Goat Capra hircus

2. rat Rattus norvegicus

3. Crow Corvus splenders

4. Squirrel Rodentia scrurus,

5. Ant Hymenopterous formicida,

6. Cat Felsis catus

7. Cow Bos taurus indicus

S.No Common Name Botanical name Pictures

1 Neem Azadirachata indica

2 Ground nut Arachis hypogaea

3 Mango Mangifera indica

4 Coconut Cocos nucifera

5 Maize Zea Mays

6 Sappathikali Opuntia dillenii

7 Gingelly Sesamum Indicum

Conclusion

The base line studies relents no hazardous levels of dust and noise and prevailing at the

project area. A well implemented environmental Management plan as discussed in the mining

plan will help in mitigation the adverse effects due to mining activities.

The project is a small operation were limited activities are being carried on the noise

creating device will be only jack hammer drilling which will always be mitigated in wet

condition to prevent noise and dust in the air. The movement of vehicles is very minimal. The

entire vehicle used will be periodically maintained by well experienced mechanic and kept under

TNPCB standards, emission testing will be carried out periodically and water will be sprinkled

periodically to prevent dust into air. The small quantity of non humus rich surface soil will be

removed and preserved in the boundary barrier to facilitate the Afforestation.

Blasting will be used for only losing effect and not shattering effect hence the fly rock

problem will not arise. The flora in the area is only small bushes as much of the area is exhibits

slightly undulated terrain. No trees are proposed to uproot for the project and Infect Trees will be

planted on boundary barrier which will act as acoustic sound barriers. Environmental care and

attitude of preventing environment is inducted to the proponent and advice to carry out and

mitigate the minor impacts due to mining. Appropriate persons are advice to get employed to

protect the Environment and Ecology of the area.

Date : 30.05.2016 Place : Trichy

1. Signature of the applicant with Name and Full Address

I.Mani

2. Signature of the Recognized qualified person

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