FGR Phatehpur

Prepared For:
CENTRAL MINE PLANNING & DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED
GEOLOGICAL REPORT
OF
WEST OF BASIN PHATEHPUR-A BLOCK,
MAND RAIGARH COALFIELD, KORBA DISTRICT, CHHATTISGARH
VOLUME-I
TEXT
WORK ORDER NO: CMPDI/DG/765(A)/1410, Dt 17.11.2014

JANUARY, 2019
Prepared By:
MINING ASSOCIATES PRIVATE LIMITED
VETTING COMMENTS BY CMPDI, HQ
SL
No. Vetting comments Compliance status
Text
Salient Features
1 “Top Sheet” may be corrected as “topo sheet” in page 1, line 6. Complied with
Geological formation table in page 3, serial no. 10 may be shifted in the
2 next page. Complied with
Chapter-2: Exploration
Block boundary co-ordinates not matching with the CMPDI/HQ data base,
1 may kindly be verified and corrected accordingly. Complied with
“2.9 Coal analysis”, page 26, Table 2.3 may shift to the next page. Check
for this kind of formatting error and rectify accordingly. If possible, the
2 entire table along with its name should be in a single page only. Complied with
Chapter-4: Descriptions of coal seams
The definition of BCS may be provided at relevant places. Definition of

1 I30 & I100 needs to be corrected as per norms. Complied with
In point 4.1.2, carbonaceous shale low has been considered as combustible

dirt band. This may be re-visited as the said band is part of the seam and
2 has to be included in effective thickness irrespective of its thickness. Complied with
3 In point 4.1.1(v), sentence may be re-framed. Complied with
Page 3, point number”4.1.4.2 Considerations for data processing” may
4 shift to next page. Complied with
5 Page 4, point number”4.1.4.3” may shift to next page. Complied with
Page 9, point “sequence of coal seams” may shift to next page or may put
upward by removing space. Care must be taken in overall proper
6 formatting of the report. Complied with
Page 24, table 4.15, page 25, table 4.17, page 28, table 4.19, page 29, table
4.21, page 71, table 4.62, page 76, point 4.1.17.3, page 82, point 4.1.19,
page 87, table 4.77. Take care of the proper formatting of the above table
as well as other such tables, so that it may split between pages in a more
7 meaningful way. Complied with
Chapter-5: Resource
1 In page footer, correct the spelling” Resouce”. Complied with
In point number 5.2.3, it has been mentioned that resource have been
categorized into measured and indicated category, however, the same has
2 not been presented in seam folio plans. Complied with
3 Point number 5.6.1, page 14, re-structure/correct the sentence. Complied with
The work had been carried out.
But the reserve under barriers is
negligible with respect to the
4 The reserve under barriers may be calculated separately. total reserve of the block.
5 Resource of 0.5 m to 0.9 m thickness may be calculated separately. Complied with
1
Chapter-7: Mining and Utilization
In page 4 & 5, both the tables are marked as table no. 7.2, Check and
correct the table number as well as the text where these tables are being
referred. Maintain serial number for all other tables also by necessary
1 corrections wherever required. Complied with
Chapter-9: Conclusion and Recommendation
Page 2, fifth point, it is mentioned quarriable resources as 208.99 MT and

underground resources as 213.59 MT which is not matching with the data
furnished in “chapter 7, Mining and Utilization, page 4, table 7.2 and page
5, underground potential coal resources table. Check and correct. Reserve figure has been
However, the total resources of the block is mentioned as 441.27 MT, in modfied with due cosultation
1 salient feature, page 7. with CMPDI HQ & RI-V
Plates
List of Plates
In ‘list of plates’, each plate may be mentioned separately with respective
1 details. Complied with
Plate no. IA Location map
In the second plan mentioning as the “part of Mand Raigarh Coalfields”

with its coal blocks, is actually showing the entire Mand Raigarh
1 Coalfield. So, the title may be corrected accordingly. Complied with
2 Complete toposheet may be provided in soft copy of plate IB. Complied with
Name of neighbouring blocks need to be checked and corrected. For

3 example, “Pelma” is mentioned as “PELEMA”. Complied with
The area marked as “no coal zone” in plate IA needs to cross-checked and
4 modified. If required, consultation may be done with RI-V. Complied with
Check spelling of place names in the third map as well as in all the maps
and correct accordingly. As for example, ”DUMEDRHI” may be
5 corrected. Complied with
All the symbols used in the plans of plate IA & IB must be defined in the
6 index of the respective plans. Complied with
Plate no. II Topographical Plan
In the plan, name of nalas & rivers, along with flow direction, may be
1 presented. Complied with
At the end of each road, name of the place where that road is heading to
2 and approximate distance of that place may be mentioned. Complied with
In legend, road symbology”= =” is not matching with the symbology used

3 in the plan, check and correct accordingly. Complied with
All the symbols used in the plan must be defined in the index. For
example, contour line symbol, blue polygon near borehole MMPA-95, red
4 points naming MAPL 1 to 6 etc. Complied with
Plate no III. Geological Plan
In legend, the subject may be corrected as “Geological plan of West of

1 Basin Phatehpur-A block”. Complied with
Geological cross section lines AA’ and BB’ must be plotted in geological
plan. Moreover, cross-section lines (along the dip) should be selected in
2 such a way that maximum number of boreholes encounter along the line. Complied with
It may be noted that, in geological plan, surface expression of faults are
plotted. Therefore, position of the faults may be modified as per their
3 surface expression. Complied with
Plate no IV: Graphic lithologs
1 Graphic lithologs for all non – coring boreholes should be provided. Complied with
Graphic litholog of MMPA-24, the “from” & “to” depth of seam VA

2 needs to be checked and corrected. Complied with
The spelling of ‘deteriorated’, used often in graphic lithologs, needs to be

3 corrected as ‘deteriorated’. Complied with
In borehole number MMPA-34 an analyzed shaly coal band of 1.83 m at a

depth of 187.50m has been left uncorrelated. It may be relooked and
4 correlated with the help of nearby boreholes. Complied with
In graphic lithology of borehole MMPA- 85 & 87, the recovered thickness
of seam L6 is more than the thickness of the seam. This may be checked
and corrected from basic data. Similar case exists in graphic lithology of
5 borehole MMPA-91 for seam XVI. Complied with
6 Seam IIIA may be corrected in borehole MMPA-152. Complied with
A shaly coal band of 3.50m in continuation of roof of seam XIIA in
borehole MMPA-132 have been presented in graphic lithology. However,
the same has not been presented in seam structure diagram. This ambiguity
7 may be removed. Complied with
Plate no. VIA: Geological cross section AA’
The relative position of borehole MMPA-49,144 and fault F4 needs to be

1 in uniformity with geological plan. Complied with
Check and correct incrop positions of seams in cross sections as per
2 geological plan. Complied with
Few boreholes which are near to the section line, as for example MMPA-
12, MMPA-152, MMPA-36 & MMPA-64 may be included in the cross
3 section. Complied with
Plate no. VIB: Geological cross section BB’
Only three boreholes amongst which one is non- coring has been plotted in
this section. Section line should be selected to encounter maximum
1 number of boreholes. Complied with
Check and correct incrop positions of seams in cross sections as per
2 geological plan. Complied with
Plate no. VIIS: Floor contour plans
In floor contour plan of seam Xi, throw of fault F3 presented near borehole
1 MMPA NC-28 needs to be checked and corrected. Complied with
In description of fault F1, it has been mentioned that seam VB & V are
omitted because of the faulting. The throw of the fault as mentioned is
about 10m however the column which is being presented as faulted is
2 around 20m. This ambiguity needs to be removed. Complied with
The structure in the NE part of the block may be confirmed with
3 neighbouring block in consultation with RI V. Complied with
Plate no. IX: Seam Structure
Plates containing Seam structure of seam III, IIIA, IVB, VIT, VIIB, VIIT,
1 etc. not submitted in hard copy. Complied with
In seam structure of seam III in borehole MMPA-65 (plate IXA6), symbol

of carbshale high just below the floor of seam needs to be checked and
corrected. A similar cases exist in seam structure of seam IIIA in borehole
MMPA-58 (plate IXA5), MMPA-81 (plate IXB2), MMPA-131 (plate
IXB3), seam IVT in borehole MMPA-146 (plate IXD8) etc. Therefore, all
2 the seam structure plates may be rechecked for similar type of error. Complied with
Thickness of BCS I30 & I100 samples need to be presented in this seam
3 structure diagram along with the total seam thickness. Complied with
For seam with underground propensity, I30 analysis data needs to be
4 incorporated. Complied with
Floor of seam III in borehole MMPA-84in seam structure plate (plate
IXA8) needs to be checked and corrected as sandy shale has been
5 considered as floor of seam. Complied with
All the symbols used in the seam structure diagrams needs to be defined in
6 the index of the plates. Complied with
1:1 criteria for inclusion/exclusion of bands has been followed in

7 demarcating the floor of seam IVB in borehole MMPA-120 (plate IXC3). Complied with
In seam structure diagram of seam IX in borehole MMPA-12, only BCS

I30 & I100 samples are same as no non- coal band is present, I30 & I100
data may be filled in the space provided. This may also be modified at
8 other relevant places like in borehole MMPA-26, 31, 33, 39, etc. Complied with
As per the report, seam VIIIT in borehole MMPA-85 has a thickness of
4.71m which includes a non- analyzed shaly coal band of 4.50m. Because
of this band, seam VIIIT has attended an anomalously high thickness of
4.71m in the said borehole. Therefore, it is advised that the aforementioned
9 band may be cross- checked with the basic data. Complied with
Plate no. X: Seam Folio Plan
> & < symbols on either side of lsograde lines alongside GCV values
must be incorporated in all seam folio plans for easy understanding of
1 grades on either side of lsograde line. Complied with
Grade corresponding to each GCV value may also be mentioned in seam
2 folio plan. Complied with
MECL borehole data of 13 boreholes may be incorporated in seam folio
plans. MNPS series boreholes descriptive geological logs only available at
Annexure II E, but the respective values like ET, IB, GCV may be plotted
3 in the plans too. Complied with
In seam folio plan of seam III, data like effective thickness, in seam bands
etc. have not been provided for boreholes MMPA-02, 45, 59, etc. This
4 may be relooked. Complied with
Plate no XC, seam folio of seam IV T, BH No. MMPA-69, check the value
of in seam band and correct accordingly. Also cross check for all
5 boreholes in all the plans. Complied with
Plate no. X D, seam folio of seam X, in borehole number MNPS-135, the
text ET, IB, GCV is there but no corresponding value present. Check for
6 similar errors in all plans. Complied with
Only graphic lithologs of MNPS series boreholes have been provided. The
quality and other data of MNPS series boreholes needs to be incorporated
in the report at relevant places like annexures, seam folio plans, seam
7 structure diagrams etc. Complied with
Plate no. V: Seam correlation diagram
The correlation lines drawn needs more precision. For example, floor of
IIIA in borehole MMPA-97 has been correlated with roof of seam III in
MMPA-43(plate VI). These type of errors need to be checked and
1 modified for all the boreholes in correlation diagram. Complied with
Correlation of seam III A & III in boreholes MMPA-43 & 97 may be re-
2 considered for uniformity. Complied with
Correlation of seam III & IIIA in borehole MMPA NC-40 may be
3 relooked (plate VI). Complied with
4 Seam IIIA may be correlated in borehole MMPA-50. Complied with
Plate no. XIII
1 Title of the plate needs to be corrected. Complied with
2 Value in each borehole needs to be provided. Complied with
3 Index should define the cut-off contour. Complied with
Plate no. XIV
1 Hard copy Geophysical logs not submitted. Complied with
Plate-XI: Iso- Parting plans
The title of the plans must include both the seam parting between whom
1 have been presented. Complied with
In plate XIB, the contours near borehole MMPA-143 may be modified as
parting value is not available for the said borehole due to faulting of seam
2 X. Complied with
Annexures
Adjust the row & column spacing of the table wherever required for proper
1 formatting of the table. Complied with
In ‘List of Annexure’, the annexure no. is mentioned as IA, IB, IC, IIA,
IIB, III, IV, V,……… XI & XII. But in the individual annexure report
front page it is mentioned as ‘Volume IIA to G’. Nowhere it is clearly
mentioned which volume is having what annexure. Kindly include a
separate column of ‘Volume no.’ before the column ‘Annexure no.’ in
‘List of Annexure’ table. As for example, report ‘Volume IIA’ contains
‘Annexures IA, IB, IC & part of IIA’. Rest of ‘Annexure IIA’ contained by
2 Volume IIB to part of IIE. Complied with
In ‘Volume IIA’, in the table ‘Annexure IC’, insert a ‘serial no.’ column
3 before the ‘BH ID’ column. Complied with
In the part of ‘Volume IIE’, from where Annexure IV starts and in
‘Volume IIF’, everywhere in the page header, right side, it is mentioned as
‘Annexure V’ where as in the page footer, left side, it is mentioned as
‘Annexure IV’. Kindly check and correct this type of error in the entire
4 report. Complied with
In the ‘Volume IIG’, the cover page of ‘Annexure VIB’ is found as upside
5 down. Check and correct this type of error in the entire report. Complied with
The computed and determined overall data may be merged in single
annexure. Extra column may be added to show whether the values are
6 determined or calculated. Complied with
SOFT COPY DATA
Text & Annexures submitted in PDF format, same may be submitted in

1 editable formats like MS word & Excel. Complied with
In Minex model, parameters file not submitted. Kindly submit parameters
2 file. Complied with
VETTING COMMENTS BY CMPDI, RI-V

Text
Sl. Chapter &
No. Point Page Comments Compliance status
Cardinal points are given in degree and
munites, should be given in coal grid
1 SF 1 SF 1 Complied with
also. To be corrected in other chapters
also.
Rajgamar instead if Rajmahal. To be
2 SF 2 SF 1 Complied with
corrected in other chapters also.
Metalled forest road from Jagraha to Hati
not mentioned in GR, Road from
3 SF 2 SF 1 Pasarkhet to the Girari are also not Complied with
mentioned. To be corrected in other
chapters also.
Details of drilling to be corrected. Total
4 SF 7 SF 3 meterege will be 60602.60m for MAPL. Complied with
To be corrected in other chapters also.
Number of boreholes is 157 will and

5 SF 6 SF 3 density of 10.68 bhs/sq. km. To be Complied with
F4 NOT FOUND, Fault seems to be Structure has been
6 SF 12 SF 4 erroneous. To be corrected in other modifed to 3
chapters also. number faults
(F1,F2 & F3)
Additions are wrong. The reason for
providing indicated reserves not clear
since boreholes are widespread
7 SF 14 SF 7 throughout the Block. The reserve should Complied with
come under proved category. The matter
was discussed previously. To be
Nearest OC mine is Jampali Mines,

8 SF 5 SF 2 Mand Raigrah CF. To be corrected in Complied with
other chapters also.
Table 1.2. Total Sampling and packing is

9 CH 1 9 Complied with
4409.05m and total GPL is 28173.48m.
Complied with; borehole

Table 1.12 to be corrected as mentioned
10 CH 1 10 density calculated
in Sl. 5
including MNPS series.
11 CH 2 7 2.6.4 Data must be corrected. Complied with
2.8.3.3 Probable reasons for high density
12 CH 2 21 Complied with
gamma with ref must be provided.
Ib river CF should be Ib valley CF.
13 CH 3 2 Metamorphic spelling in table 3.1 Complied with
correction.
4.2 M 100 calculation sheet not provided

in soft copy. Process of calculation and
14 CH 4 overall computation in steps must be Complied with
provided in soft copy for further
checking before submission of FGR.
Thickness range, parting and

stratigraphic position with the upper and
15 CH 4 Complied with
the lower seam to be provided in tabular
from for each seams.
Incrop length in the Block to be provided
in tabular from for each seams.
Immediate roof and floor formations to
17 CH 4 14 be provided in tabular form for each Complied with
seams.
Min and max thickness of dirt bands with
18 CH 4 lithology and respect borehole numbers Complied with
to be provided.
For all the data-lithology, quality etc.

From where the data has been derived-
The borehole numbers must be given. To
be corrected in order chapters also.
Conclusion: a descriptive qualification of
20 CH 4 details mentioned must be provided for Complied with
each seam.
I30 and I 100 samples data quantification
21 CH 4 should be provided in separate columns Complied with
in CH 4.
Workable limits to be redefined. As per
requirement of mining, we provided min.
0.50m for UC and for OC all are
considered irrespective of min. thickness
(surface miner can mine even mine 10cm
coal band). As per reporting in inventory,
min. 0.90m is considered. Must be
corrected.
Seam wise Gradewise, Seamwise depth

wise and seam wise thickness wise data
to be provided in the chapter. The
interval of thickness wise reserve data
should be 0-0.5, 0.5-0.9, 0.9-1.2, 1.2-1.5
and to be continued with 0.50m
increment. To be corrected in other
chapters also.
Source of environmental data not

mentioned. Reference is required.
Plates and Annexures
Sl. Chapter &
Page Comments Compliance status
No. Point
Seam Computed and determined overall table
25 Plate Complied with
Structure is to be provided.
The structure is not matching with the
status report. It has been changed. The
Floor depth of the seams derived from the
26 Plate Complied with
contours geophysical data seems to be varying
from coring data. Separate annexure 4B
to be created.
Seam folio plans of only 4 seams are

provided whereas reserves for more than
4 seams are given. Seam folio for all the
seams having reserves are to be given.
27 Plate Seam Folio Complied with
The GCV lines should be provided as per
the standard practice min. 2200, with an
interval of 300 as per grade table G1, G2,
etc.
Details of band by band data is to be

provided- Generally provided in
28 Annexures Complied with
Annexure 4/4A. In Annexure 4B band
derivation from GPL data to be provided.
Annexure III should be renamed as IB,
Annexure IV will be Annexure III and
29 Annexures Complied with
Annexure IV should be provided
separately. Not provided in the GR.
Basic MINEX file i.e. Collar file, Seam

file, Quality file in CSV or excel format
is to be provided. Strings and polygons in
DWG format is to be provided. Without
30 Model the provided data further verification can Complied with
be carried out. Must be provided before
submission of FGR for further vetting
comments regarding the model as well as
structure and floor contour plans.
Overall computation of data and
calculations to be provided in excel
format for verification of overall data.
31 Processing Must be provided before submission of Complied with
FGR for further vetting comments
regarding the overall computation
calculations.
Soft copies of compiled data is required.
Lithology file of boreholes, band by band
analysis data of boreholes, determined
overall analysis with basic seam details
32 Basic data and name are to be given in CSV or excel Complied with
format. The complied data is required for
further vetting comments and vetting.
Must be provided before submission of
FGR.
GEOPHYSICAL DATA
Comments:( Table
2.10)
Compliance
SL No. Vetting comments status
‘Gamma’ in (Section: Type of
1 Logging) must be replaced by Complied with
“Natural Gamma”.
Drilling depth of MMPA 38,64,98
2 and 140 do not match with the log Complied with
plates.
Logging depth of MMPA 14, 107 and
3 Complied with
140 do not match with the log plates.
Comments of Figures:
Kindly mention the geophysical
1 significance and reason of high Complied with
gamma regions in Fig. 2.4.
Scales of Fig. 2.6 and 2.7 are not clear
2 Complied with
so results can’t be correlated.
Geological Report
West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block
Mand Raigarh Coalfield, Korba District, Chhattisgarh
CONTENT
VOLUME I TEXT
VOLUME IIA, IIB, IIC & IID ANNEXURE
VOLUME III PLATES
CHAPTER SUBJECT PAGE NO

NO
List of Annexure 1-2
List of Plates 3-4
List of Abbreviations 5-6
Salient Features SF-1-7
1 Introduction Ch1-1-13
2 Exploration Ch2-1-27
3 Geology & Structure Ch3-1-11
4 Description of Coal Seams Ch4-1-163
5 Reserves Ch5-1-17
6 Specialized Studies Ch6-1-11
7 Mining & Utilization Ch7-1-7
8 Environmental Base Data Ch8-1-21
9 Summary, Conclusion & Recommendation Ch9-1-2
Content
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Geological Report
LIST OF ANNEXURE
Sl. Annexure
Particulars Volume No.
No. No.
Co-ordinates and Reduced Levels of control points of
1 IA the Primary order of CMPDI Survey, West of Basin II A
Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield.
Co-ordinates and Reduced Levels of control points of
2 IB the Secondary order of CMPDI Survey, West of Basin II A
Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield.
Co-ordinates, reduced levels and closing depths of
3 IC boreholes, West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand II A
Raigarh Coalfield
II A
Descriptive Geological log of boreholes drilled by (MMPA01-65);
II B
MAPL in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand
(MMPA66-120);
Raigarh Coalfield II C
4 IIA
(MMPA121-157)
Descriptive Geological log of boreholes drilled by
MECL in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand II C
Raigarh Coalfield
Statement showing thickness of soil, weathered mantle
and different formations intersected in the coring
5 IIB boreholes drilled by Mining Associates Private II C
Limited in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand
Raigarh
Coalfield
Seam correlation chart of West of Basin Phatehpur-A
6 III II C
Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Descriptive band-by-band analytical data of boreholes
7 IV A drilled by Mining Associates Private Limited in West II D
of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Descriptive band-by-band data of non coring
8 IV B boreholes drilled by Mining Associates Private II D
Limited in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand
Raigarh Coalfield
Descriptive computed Seam wise detail of dirt bands in
9 V West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh II D
Coalfield
Descriptive Determined/Computed Seam wise
borehole wise Overall analysis data of boreholes
10 VI II D
drilled by Mining Associates Private Limited in West
Seam wise results of Special Tests (Ash Fusion
11 VIIA Temperature range) in West of Basin Phatehpur-A II D
List of Annexures 2
Geological Report
Test results of Washability Studies & Characteristics
VIIB of cleans and middlings of borehole samples in West II D
Seamwise Petrographic test results of boreholes in
VIIC West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh II D
Coalfield
Seamwise Ash Analysis results of boreholes in West of

VIID II D
Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Test results of Physico-Mechanical properties of rock/

12 VIII coal samples of borehole, West of Basin Phatehpur-A II D
Report on studies on Gassiness of seams and enclosing
13 IX strata during exploratory drilling at West of Basin II D
Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Depth of coal seams and other characteristics
interpreted from Geophysical logging of boreholes
14 X II D
drilled in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand
Raigarh Coalfield
Details of reserve estimation, West of Basin
15 XI II D
Details of OB estimation, West of Basin Phatehpur-A
16 XII II D
Geological Report
LIST OF PLATES
SL NO.
PLATE NO. PARTICULARS SCALE
Location Map ( location of block within map of India

1 IA showing location of coalfield ) NOT TO
SCALE
Location Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand
2 IB Raigarh Coalfield in toposheet number 64J/15 and 64N/3 1 : 50000
Topographical Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block,
3 II Mand Raigarh Coalfield 1 : 5000
Geological Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand

4 III Raigarh Coalfield 1:5000
Graphic Lithologs of BHs. drilled by Mining Associates

5 IV A to IV O Private Limited in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand 1 : 500
Raigarh Coalfield
IV P to IV Q Graphic Lithologs of BHs. drilled by MECL in West of Basin

6 Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield 1 : 500
7 IV R to IV V Graphic Lithologs of Non coring BHs. drilled by MAPL in 1 : 500

West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
8 VA to VJ Graphic correlation 1 : 1000
9 VIA to VIB Geological Cross Sections 1 : 2000
VIIA to
10 VIIZ, Floor contour Plans 1 : 5000
VIIAA
11 VIII Roof contour Plan NOT DONE
12 IX A i Seam structure of L12 seam 1 : 50
13 IX B i Seam structure of XVI seam 1 : 50
14 IX C i to ii Seam structure of XV seam 1 : 50
15 IX D i Seam structure of XIVA seam 1 : 50
16 IX E i to iv Seam structure of XIV seam 1 : 50
17 IX F i to viii Seam structure of XIII seam 1 : 50
18 IX G i to v Seam structure of XIIA seam 1 : 50
19 IX H i to ix Seam structure of XII seam 1 : 50
20 IX I i to vi Seam structure of XI seam 1 : 50
21 IX J i to vi Seam structure of X seam 1 : 50
22 IX K i Seam structure of L10 seam 1 : 50
23 IX L i to ii Seam structure of IX seam 1 : 50
24 IX M i Seam structure of L9 seam 1 : 50
25 IX N i to v Seam structure of VIIIT seam 1 : 50
26 IX O i to v Seam structure of VIIIB seam 1 : 50
27 IX P i to v Seam structure of VIIT seam 1 : 50
List of Plates 3
Geological Report
28 IX Q i to v Seam structure of VIIB seam 1 : 50
29 IX R i to iv Seam structure of VIT seam 1 : 50
30 IX S i to v Seam structure of VIB seam 1 : 50
31 IX T i Seam structure of VB seam 1 : 50
32 IX U i Seam structure of VA seam 1 : 50
33 IX V i to iii Seam structure of V seam 1 : 50
34 IX W i to iii Seam structure of L6 seam 1 : 50
35 IX X i to ix Seam structure of IVT seam 1 : 50
IX Y i to iv Seam structure of IVB seam 1 : 50
36
37 IX Z i to v Seam structure of IIIA seam 1 : 50
38 IX AA i to xvi Seam structure of III seam 1 : 50
39 XA to XY Seam Folio Plan 1 : 5000
40 XI A to XI P Iso-parting Map 1 : 5000
41 XII A to XII P Iso-excavation Plan 1 : 5000
XIII Total Overburden Plan 1 : 5000
42
43 XIV A TO
Geophysical logs 1:500
XIV R
44 XV Land Use Map 1:10000
Geological Report
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
A% Ash percent
AA Ash analysis
AFT Ash Fusion Temperature
BCS Barring Carbonaceous Shale (Only coal &
shaly coal sample)
Bh No. Borehole Number
OC Degree Celsius
C% Carbon percent
CARBSH Carbonaceous
shale
MECL Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited
CMPDIL Central Mine Planning & Design
Institute Limited
CO2 Carbon dioxide
Cu.m/t Cubic metre per
tonne CV Calorific Value
Det Deteriorated
Dia Diameter
dmmf Dry mineral matter free
basis F Faulted
FC Fixed Carbon
FRL Floor Reduced Level
FT Flow Temperature
GCV Gross Calorific Value
GR Geological report
GSI Geological Survey of India
H% Hydrogen percent
HGI Hardgrove Grindability Index
HQ Head Quarter
HT Hemispherical Temperature
I100 BCS sample + including dirt bands less than
1 m thickness
IDT Initial Deformation Temperature
INT Intercalation
K cal/ kg Kilo Calories per
kilogram M% Moisture percent
m Metre
m2 Square metre
Max Maximum
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Med. Medium
Min Minimum
mm3 Million cubic metre
MRA Mildly reducing atmosphere
MT Million tonne
N% Nitrogen percent
NA Not available
N.Dev Not Developed
O2 % Oxygen percent
OB Overburden
P% Phosphorus percent
ppm parts per million
pt Part thickness
RH Relative humidity
RI Regional Institute
RL Reduced level
RRL Roof reduced level
S% Sulphur percent
SANDYSH Sandy Shale
SH Shale
SHCOAL Shaly coal
SHSST Shaly sandstone
Sq. km Square Kilometer
SSFG Fine grained sandstone
sst Sandstone
Th Thickness
UHV Useful Heat Value
UA Ultimate Analysis
uc Unit coal basis
UG Ungraded
VM% Volatile matter percent
WM Weathered mantle
Wt Weight
WG Washery Grade
SG Steel Grade
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Mand Raigarh Coal Field, Korba District, Chhattisgarh
1. Location:
The West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block forms a part of the Mand-Raigarh Coal
field, Korba district in the state of Chhattisgarh. It spans over an area of 14.70 Sq.km
between,
Latitude 21°45’00” – 22°42’00” North.
Longitude 83°01’00” – 83°44’00” East.
The Block is falling in the Survey of India Toposheet no. 64 J/15 and 64 N/3 (RF
1:50,000). The West of Basin Phatehpur A Block is bounded by 6 Cardinal Points
and co-ordinates of the individual points as provided in NIT are given below in table.
Coal Grid Format.
SL X Y (NORTHING) Northing Easting Reduced
NO. (EASTING) Level.
1 83°00’00.0” 22°26’35.7” 943044.063 2895975.011 369.589
2 82°59’03.4” 22°26’33.4” 942867.766 2900087.897 319.794
3 82°59’24.5” 22°27’06.8” 939329.218 2899328.64 337.629
4 82°59’27.1” 22°28’41.9” 939138.468 2899347.276 336.77
5 83°01’43.9” 22°28’44.0” 939220.151 2895330.866 390.647

6 83°01’27.7” 22°26’39.1” 940118.415 2895934.209 373.522
2. Communication and Accessibility:

The Block is situated about 50 Km east of Korba Town. It is connected by a 15
Km stretch of metalled road up to Pawan Incline under Rajgamar colliery and further
extended by a fair weather forest road via village Korkuma negotiating a number of
seasonal and perennial nalahs. The Block can be approached by a PWD road
branching off from Urga on the Korba-Champa road via Kudmura covering a distance
of approximately 80 Km. The block can also be approached from Dharamjaygarh
Town by fair weather road. The block can be approached by a metalled road from
Pasarkhet to Girari & Risdi to Hati. The nearest railway station is Kharsia (in
Raigarh- Champa section of South East Central Railway) at a distance of around 50
Km. Nearest airport is Raipur at a distance of around 261 Km.
3. Objective:
To meet the upcoming demand in Coal Sector and present policy of Government
India to make a huge Coal Bank of different grades and categories of Coal to
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import figures to its Lowe stand to feed both Government and Private Sector coal
based industries, CMPDI, the Nodal Agency of Ministry of Coal has been regularly
outsourcing different coal blocks for detailed exploration and documentation. Mand-
Raigarh Coalfield has been identified as a potential coalfield for priority exploration
since large tracts of virgin areas covered with coal bearing formation to the West of
Mand River have remained unexplored. For detailed exploration by outsourced
agencies, CMPDI has subdivided the West of Phatehpur Basin into West of Basin
Phatehpur “A”, “B” and “C” Blocks. MAPL after being awarded has carried out detail
exploration of West of Basin Phatehpur “A” Block with the Following objectives:
i. To decipher lay and disposition of Coal Seams based on sub surface data
generated through drilling;
ii. To interpret geological structure, faults etc;
iii. To delineate and correlate workable and correlatable Coal Seams;
iv. To determine grade wise quality of Coal Seams.
v. To estimate thickness wise, depth wise, grade wise and category wise net
geological reserves of seams of 1m and above in case of opencast property and
0.90m and above in case of underground property.
4. Period of investigation:
The present investigations comprising 60602.60 meter of drilling including
45690.05 meter of coring drilling and 14912.55 meter of non coring drilling covers
the total area with 157 nos. of boreholes. Exploration was carried out during the
period of November, 2014 to April, 2016. An Interim Geological Note was submitted
on completion of 50% of the drilling activities on August, 2015. After completion of
100% of drilling activities during May 2016, MAPL had to wait an abnormally long
period to receive the analysis results from CIMFR Laboratories at Bilaspur and
Nagpur. As a result, Draft geological Report could not be prepared as per schedule
and as advised by CMPDI, a Status Report was submitted on 31 st January 2017. Draft
Geological report was submitted on February, 2018. Finally, all the Band by Band,
Seam Overall and GCV results were received during November 2017, based on which
Draft Geological Report was submitted on February, 2018.
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5. Status of mining:
There is no mining activity in West of Basin Phatehpur A Block. The nearest
OC Mine is Jampali Opencast Mine, Mand Raigarh Coalfield. This Mine is about 33
km towards SE of Phatehpur A Block.
6. Area of the block:
Area of the Block is 14.70 Sq.km. Shape of the Block is almost rectangular which
is slightly tapering towards north-east and South west. Strike wise and dip wise
extension of the block are approximately 7.46 km. and 5.11 km. respectively.
Location map of the block is furnished in Plate No. 1.
The Block is surrounded by Dumedih and Gitkunwari Coal Blocks to the North and
East respectively and northern parts of West of Basin Phatehpur “B” and “C” to its
South. Western Part of the Block is represented by hilly terrain of Kamthi Formation.
7. Details of drilling:
Drilling
Agency Period No of Bhs Meterage (m)
CMPDI - - -
MECL August,2001 to March,2003 13 4974.05
GSI - - -
MAPL November,2014 to April,2016 157 60602.60
Total 170 65576.65
8. Borehole Density:
Total numbers of boreholes considered in this block are 170(including MNPS
series of boreholes) with a borehole density of 11.56 BH’s/Sq.km. If only 157
boreholes (only boreholes drilled by MAPL) are considered then the borehole density
became 10.68 bhs/sq. km.
9. Other Investigation:
As per Work Order, there is no provision of Remote Sensing Investigation in the
Block by MAPL.
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Surface geophysical survey has not been conducted at site during this exploration
phase.
10. Geological Formation:
Age Formation Thickness Lithology
(m)
Recent Soil 2 - 20 Soil & sandy soil
& Alluvium
Lower Triassic Kamthi 20-40 Coarse ferruginous
to Upper sandstone, pebbly sandstone
Permian & conglomerate.
Lower Permian Barakar >450 Sandstone of varying grain
sizes, shale, alternate shale
and sandstone, carb shale,
sandy shale and coal seams.
11. Geological Structure:

Structural interpretation of West of Basin Phatehpur A Block is mostly based on
subsurface and surface data obtained during the course of regional exploration. The
data available from the adjoining areas have also been utilized.
A study of the floor contour plans reveals that the strike of the coal bearing strata
in the Block is generally NE to SW, which is slightly rolling and shows local
undulations and flattening at a few places and dipping southerly at an amount varying
from 3°-6°.
12. Faults:
Fault Type of Throw

No. Location of fault fault Trend Direction Amount Evidences
The fault is located in
the East of
MMPA119,
MMPA132,
MMPANC16,
MMPA52, Based on the level
MMPA114, Oblique North
F1 NW-SE 0-15 m difference of floor
MMPANC21 & fault Easterly
contour values.
MMPA125 and West
of MNPS139,
MMPA01A,
MMPA12,
MMPA139, MMPA57
& MNPS153
The fault is located in Based on the level
Oblique
F2 the East of MMPA38, N-S Westerly 0-15 m difference of floor
fault
MMPA143 and West contour values.
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Fault Type of Throw

No. Location of fault fault Trend Direction Amount Evidences
of MMPA49
The fault is located in

the East of Based on the level
MMPA149, difference of floor
MMPANC29, contour values.
MMPA133, Encountered in Bh no
Oblique South
F3 MMPA24, NW-SE 30-40 m MMPANC140 where
fault westerly
MMPANC142 and omitting seam III and
West of MMPA38, Bh no MMPA151
MMPA151, where omitting seam
MMPA143, IVT, IVB.
MMPANC28
13. Coal Seams:
Thickness Range (m) Generalized Number of

Seam
Thickness borehole
Name
Range (m) intersection
MIN. BH NAME MAX. BH NAME
L12 0.29 MMPA71 1.25 MMPA34 0.00 - 0.50 7
PARTING 10.39 MMPA157 15.22 MMPA92 - -
XVI 0.20 MMPA97 2.11 MMPA121 1.21 - 3.00 27
XV 0.15 MMPA58 1.93 MMPA43 1.21 - 3.00 60
XIVA 0.09 MMPA34 2.40 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 82
PARTING 3.40 MMPANC140 17.64 MMPA121 - -
XIV 0.14 MMPA143 2.49 MNPS156 1.21 - 3.00 115
XIII 0.24 MMPA156 5.79 MMPA83 3.01 - 6.00 162
XIIA 0.15 MNPS141 1.90 MMPANC28 0.51 - 1.00 160
XII 0.16 MNPS141 5.31 MMPA04 3.01 - 6.00 167
XI 0.21 MMPA51 1.98 MMPA59 0.51 - 1.00 161
PARTING 4.20 MMPA51 21.40 MMPANC28 - -
X 0.27 MMPA131 5.00 MMPANC28 1.21 - 3.00 167
L10 0.14 MMPA96 2.33 MMPA92 0.00 - 0.50 24
IX 0.09 MMPA113 3.10 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 90
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Seam
Thickness borehole
Name
L9 0.08 MMPA155 0.72 MMPA47 0.00 - 0.50 13
VIIIT 0.10 MMPA106 4.71 MMPA85 0.00 - 0.50 144
VIIIB 0.11 MMPA121 1.10 MMPANC20 0.00 - 0.50 164
VIIT 0.09 MMPA156 1.38 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 148
VIIB 0.05 MMPA03 2.60 MMPANC14 0.00 - 0.50 159
VIT 0.10 MMPA71 1.20 MMPANC112 0.00 - 0.50 103
VIB 0.08 MNPS151 2.65 MMPA02 0.51 - 1.00 158
VB 0.05 MMPA15 0.63 MMPA151 0.00 - 0.50 5
VA 0.09 MMPA118 0.70 MMPANC08 0.00 - 0.50 81
V 0.10 MMPA34 1.34 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 110
PARTING 4.28 MMPA85 20.27 MNPS139 - -
L6 0.14 MMPA92 1.78 MNPS139 0.00 - 0.50 81
PARTING 0.79 MNPS139 14.91 MMPA151 - -
IVT 0.53 MNPS130 4.29 MMPA153 3.01 - 6.00 167
IVB 0.06 MMPA49 3.25 MMPA02 1.21 - 3.00 149
PARTING 12.80 MMPANC140 38.92 MNPS153 - -
IIIA 0.05 MNPS127 2.00 MMPANC129 0.51 - 1.00 129
III 3.62 MMPA38 10.10 MMPA149 6.01 -9.00 163
14. Reserve:
Seam wise Depth wise Net Geological Reserve Of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block
(Open cast property)
SEAM 0m-100m 100m-200m 200m-300m Total (MT)
XVI 2.711 0.399 0 3.11

XV 5.192 0.21 0 5.402
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XIVA 0.29 0.04 0 0.33

XIV 16.226 0.79 0 17.015
XIII 62.785 7.344 0 70.129
XIIA 0.168 0.071 0 0.239
XII 28.189 20.333 0.504 49.026
XI 3.206 3.54 0.023 6.77
X 9.946 13.966 0.561 24.473
IX 0.029 0.447 0.021 0.497
VIIIT 0.013 0.225 0.076 0.314
VIIIB 0 0 0 0
VIIT 0.01 0.194 0.199 0.404
VIIB 0 0.326 0.066 0.391
VIT 0 0.003 0.002 0.006
VIB 0.058 2.575 2.112 4.745
Total (MT) 128.823 50.463 3.564 182.85
Seam wise Depth wise Net Geological Reserve Of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block
(Under ground property)
SEAM 0m-100m 100m-200m 200m-300m 300m-400m 400m-500m Total (MT)
VA 0 0 0 0 0 0
V 0 0 0.144 0 0 0.144
L6 0.001 0.018 0.137 0.546 0.038 0.74
IVT 0.578 0.752 13.223 30.466 0.99 46.009
IVB 0.09 0.131 0.652 6.605 0.034 7.512
IIIA 0.022 0.043 0.02 1.047 0.68 1.812
III 1.4 1.797 1.567 102.061 31.216 138.042
Total
(MT) 2.091 2.742 15.744 140.725 32.957 194.258
15. Landuse:
CLASSIFICATION AREA IN (SQ KM)
SETTLEMENT 0.08
CULTIVATED LAND 4.69
VEGETATION 9.82
ROAD 0.02
STREAMS 0.09
TOTAL AREA 14.70
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective:
To meet the upcoming demand in Coal Sector and present policy of Government
of India to make a huge Coal Bank of different grades and categories of Coal to
minimise import figures to its Lowe stand to feed both Government and Private
Sector coal based industries, CMPDI, the Nodal Agency of Ministry of Coal has been
regularly outsourcing different coal blocks for detailed exploration and
documentation. Mand-Raigarh Coalfield has been identified as a potential coalfield
for priority exploration since large tracts of virgin areas covered with coal bearing
formation to the West of Mand River have remained unexplored. For detailed
exploration by outsourced agencies, CMPDI has subdivided the West of Phatehpur
Basin into West of Basin Phatehpur “A”, “B” and “C” Blocks. MAPL after being
awarded has carried out detail exploration of West of Basin Phatehpur “A” Block
with the Following objectives:
1. To decipher lay and disposition of Coal Seams based on sub surface data
generated through drilling;
2. To interpret geological structure, faults etc;
3. To delineate and correlate workable and correlatable Coal Seams;
4. To determine grade wise quality of Coal Seams;
5. To estimate thickness wise, depth wise, grade wise and category wise net
geological reserves of seams of 1m and above in case of opencast property and
0.90m and above in case of underground property.
1.2 Location:
The West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block forms a part of the Mand-Raigarh Coal field,
Korba district in the state of Chhattisgarh. It spans over an area of 14.70 Sq.km
between,
Latitude 21°45’00” – 22°42’00” North.
Longitude 83°01’00” – 83°44’00” East.
The Block is falling in the Survey of India Top sheet no. 64 J/15 and 64 N/3 (RF
1:50,000). The West of Basin Phatehpur A Block is bounded by 6 Cardinal Points and
coordinates of the individual points as provided in NIT are given below in Table no.
1.1. The Location Plan has been shown in Plate No-I.
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Table No. 1.1

Geographical Co-ordinates of the Cardinal Points of
West of Basin, Phatehpur A Block.
CARDINAL POINTS X (EASTING) Y (NORTHING)
1. 83°00’00.0” 22°26’35.7”
2. 82°59’03.4” 22°26’33.4”
3. 82°59’24.5” 22°27’06.8”
4. 82°59’27.1” 22°28’41.9”
5. 83°01’43.9” 22°28’44.0”
6. 83°01’27.7” 22°26’39.1”
1.3 Communication and Accessibility:

The Block is situated about 50 Km east of Korba Town. It is connected by a 15
Km stretch of metalled road up to Pawan Incline under Rajgamar colliery and further
extended by a fair weather forest road via village Korkuma negotiating a number of
seasonal and perennial nalahs. The Block can be approached by a PWD road
branching off from Urga on the Korba-Champa road via Kudmura covering a distance
of approximately 80 Km. The block can also be approached from Dharamjaygarh
Town by fair weather road. The block can be approached by a metalled road from
Pasarkhet to Girari & Risdi to Hati. The nearest railway station is Kharsia (in
Raigarh- Champa section of South East Central Railway) at a distance of around 50
Km. Nearest airport is Raipur at a distance of around 261 Km.
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Figure 1.1 : Transportation Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal Block.

1.4 Area of the Block:
Area of the Block is 14.70 Sq.km. Shape of the Block is almost rectangular which
is slightly tapering towards north-east and South west. Strike wise and dip wise
extension of the block are approximately 7.46 km. and 5.11 km. respectively.
Location map of the block is furnished in Plate No. I.
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The Block is surrounded by Dumedih and Gitkunwari Coal Blocks to the North
and East respectively and northern parts of West of Basin Phatehpur “B” and “C” to
its South. Western Part of the Block is represented by hilly terrain of Kamthi
Formation.
1.5 Physiography & Drainage:
West of Basin of Phatehpur-A Block is represented by gently undulated
topography except the western edge about 1.5 Km from the western boundary. The
average elevation level of the Block is about 354. 58m AMSL with a minimum and
maximum elevation levels of 321.00m AMSL to 475.12m AMSL respectively. Detail
topographical survey has been conducted during the exploration stage of the block.
The western part of the block is represented by comparatively higher elevation levels
where it is geologically controlled by the overlain Kamthi formation. The rock
exposures are well observed within the upland. Dissected valleys and domes are being
observed and also reflected in the Surface Contour Plan furnished in the Plate No. II.
Numerous first order streams are generated from the highland to feed the main
drainage system represented by few Nalas (Labed, Diwan and Ghodawa) one of
which is bisecting the south western major ridge within the Block. These Nalas are
finally joining Mand River to the south east direction at a distance of around 20 Km.
Gully head bunds and water small scale water reservoirs are existing within the
block in the northern part in Labed River.
In general the area comprise of dendritic to sub-dendritic drainage pattern. The
drainage pattern is depicted in the Topographical Map (Plate II) and also in figure 1.
2.
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Figure 1.2 : Drainage Map in and around West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal Block.
1.6 Climate:
The area is characterized by tropical climate with well defined summer from
April to June, monsoon from July to September and winter from November to
o
February. May is the hottest month when the temperature rises to a maximum of 48 C.
December is the coldest month with mercury dipping to a low of 7oC. The average
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annual rainfall recorded in the region was 2200.8mm in 1994. The relative humidity
during the monsoon ranges from 75% to 80% and in summer from 18% to 60%.
1.7 Previous Work:
It is not known when coal was first reported from Mand Valley. W.T Blanford
carried out geological investigation in a part of this coalfield in 1870. Shortly
afterward, V. Ball surveyed the coalfield in some detail (1882). This was followed by
exploratory drilling carried out under the superintendence of W. King assisted by Lala
Hiralal (1886). The drilling operation was taken up in the neighbourhood of Tumidih
to prove the extension of seams outcropping in the bed of Mand River. The boring
proved two seams viz. the Jubilee seam (5.7 Meter) and Hiralal Seam (4.3 Meter).
1. Discouraged by the inferior quality of the seam, the investigation was
discontinued. After a lull of about 60 years, the field again received attention
of geologists, when S. M. Mathur (1949), A. B. Dutta (1953), M. S.
Venkatraman, J.Narayana Moorthy and B.N. Sinha (1959) examined part of
the coalfield.
2. The Mand valley area of this belt was geologically mapped on 1: 63,360
scale map between 1961 and 1966 by V.D.Puri, G.P. Deshmukh, A. K. Dey
etc. who located the various coal outcrops and worked out the structural
framework of the basin.
3. Since 1977, A. Mukhopadhaya etc of GSI took up exploration by drilling
in the area south of Dharamjaygarh. D. K. Dey (1982) of GSI carried out large
scale geological mapping of 15 Sq. KM area in the northern part of the
Dharamjaygarh-Khargaon area of Mand Raigarh coal field. During the field
season 1979-80, a total of 2292.15 m were drilled in 7 bore holes (MRK 9-15),
in which eight regionally persistent coal seams and five locally developed coal
seams were intersected. A total of 281.6 Million Tonne of reserves have been
estimated, out of which 16.5 and 265.1 Million Tonne are of proved and
indicated categories respectively.
4. During the late 90’s, GSI had carried out regional exploration in Ongana-
Potia Block and Jilga-Barpali Block located East of Mand River in Mand
Raigarh Coal Field. A total of 8 regionally persistent seams have been reported
in Ongana Potia while five upper Barakar Seams (interbanded) have
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been reported in Jilga-Barpali Block. GSI has carried out regional exploration
in Kera Kachhar area and has drilled some bore holes of “KKR” and “KK”
series. This area lays West of Basin Phatehpur Block and East of Rajgamar
area. MECL has carried out priority regional exploration in the Trans-Mand
Sector located west of Mand River since December 1997 to 2000 over an area
of about 435 Sq. Km extending from Syang in the North to West of Basin
Phatehpur in the south. In view of extremely large expanse of coal bearing
potential area, it was suitably divided into four parts for ease of
documentation. MECL submitted the Geological Report of Syang-Boro Block
in June, 2000 containing data of 31 boreholes spread over 94.5 square
kilometers and estimated a total coal reserve of 1511.925 million tonne under
indicated category.
5. The regional exploration in Basin Phatehpur Block by MECL was
completed in March 2000. In this block covering an area of 37 Sq. Km, MECL
has drilled 9 bore holes involving 4047.95m. A total of seventeen seams
designated as XIX – to III in descending order have been intersected in the
boreholes drilled in the Block. In this Block, MECL has estimated a total of
1364.769 million tonne of coal reserves. The Geological Report of this Block
has been submitted by MECL in December, 2000.
6. MECL has also submitted the Geological Report on Batati-Kolga Block
in April, 2002 and has estimated total, of 2303.546 million tonne of coal
reserves.
Priority regional exploration under promotional program carried out by
MECL (from 1.4.2002 to 17.04.2003) in West of Basin Phatehpur Block
involved geological mapping of 48 Sq. Km area, exploratory drilling of 32
Boreholes involving 14798.75 meter of drilling, chemical analysis of 822.36
meter (band-by-band) and 342 numbers of seam overall (at 60% RH and
40°C) samples besides special tests. Based on this promotional drilling Report
of MECL, West of Basin Phatehpur Block was further been subdivided into
West of Basin Phatehpur A, B & C Blocks for detailed exploration.
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1.8 Mining History of the Block:
There is no mining activity in West of Basin Phatehpur A Block. The nearest
Opencast Mine is Jampali Mine of Mand Raigarh Coalfield. This Mine is about 33 km
towards SE of Phatehpur A Block.
1.9 Exploration Design:
Exploration design was based on the existing 13 numbers of coring boreholes
drilled by MECL on regional exploration campaigning within the block. This phase
was initially designed to prove till seam II. However, once the exploration program
was commenced at site, it was felt unnecessary to drill till floor of seam II because of
poor seam thickness and high parting in between Seam III and Seam II. Thus the
design was considered to drill up to the base of Seam III on 400 m X 400 m grid
pattern to establish the potentially of the opencast mining for the younger packets
(Seam XVI to Seam VI) and underground potentiality of the older seams till seam III.
1.10 Important features in the area:
Most of the area is covered under forest area while a nala in the northern part
along with its branches are dissecting part of the block. The western part of the block
is represented by higher elevation which is geologically controlled by Kamthi
formation. Even the younger seam will also have high overburden in this part of the
block.
1.11 Present Investigations:
The present investigations comprising 60602.60 meter of drilling including
45690.05 meter of coring drilling and 14912.55 meter of non coring drilling covers
the total area with 157 nos. of boreholes. Exploration was carried out during the
period of November, 2014 to April, 2016. An Interim Geological Note was submitted
on completion of 50% of the drilling activities on August, 2015. After completion of
100% of drilling activities during May 2016, MAPL had to wait an abnormally long
period to receive the analysis results from CIMFR Laboratories at Bilaspur and
Nagpur. As a result, Draft geological Report could not be prepared as per schedule
and as advised by CMPDI, a Status Report was submitted on 31st January 2017.
Finally, all the Band by Band, Seam Overall and GCV results were received during
November 2017, based on which this Revised Draft Geological Report has been
prepared and submitted in the month of February, 2018. Subsequently, there was a
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need for deliberation on the distribution of Seam III whether to be considered as a
composite seam of split seam. Side by side, arrangement of quality data was also
processed to fit with the seam correlation. Consideration for computed Seam Overall
data was inevitable. Finally, with due consultation with RI-V, CMPDIL, the
correlation and consideration criteria for Seam’s were finalised and seam III has been
depicted as a composite. Accordingly Final Geological Report is being prepared.
However, as on date, analysis results of Special tests are yet to be received except
AFT of 2 boreholes out of 11 boreholes sent for analysis.
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The Quantum and Schedule of Exploration Activities
Sl. Activity Duration
Quantum
From To
Drill hole information of 13 boreholes including a
Reconnaissance / data Geological Report was received from CMPDIL
1 2014 2018
collection prior to commencement of this exploration
phase.
Drill rigs were mobilized during the period
2 Mobilisation 2014 2018
November 2014.
a. Topographical survey 2014 2018 14.70 Sq. Km
3
2014 2018
b. Borehole survey 157 Bhs
4 Geological mapping 2014 2018 14.70 Sq. Km
2014 2018
Surface
5 2014 2018 Not done during this exploration program.
geophysical surveys
2014 2018
6 Remote Sensing 2014 2018 Not done.
2014 2018 60602.60 m
7 Drilling
2014 2018 157 Bhs
8 Geological logging 2014 2018 45877.90 m
2014 2018 4409.05 m
9 Sampling / Packing
2014 2018 117 Bhs
28173.48 m
2014 2018
10 Geophysical logging (including coring and non coring bhs)
2014 2018 32 coring + 39 non coring bhs
11 Hydrogeological Studies 2014 2018 Bh monitoring of 118.

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Sl. Activity Duration
Quantum
From To
BB sample advice sent: 117 boreholes.
BB Analysis received: 117 boreholes.
SOV sample advice sent: 62 boreholes.
SOV sample analysis receipt: 62 boreholes.
Special Test Sent: 11 boreholes.
12 Coal Analyses 2014 2018 Special Test result received: AFT of
2bhs(MMPA38 & MMPA39); Ash Analysis of
5bhs(MMPA36, MMPA39, MMPA63, MMPA70
& MMPA90).
Petrographic Test Sent: 2 bhs.
Petrographic Test Received: 2 bhs.
2014 2018
13 Geotechnical studies Sample sent and received for MMPA59.
2014 2018
14 Gassiness studies 2014 2018 Not done.
15 Any other tests 2014 2018 Not done.
1.12 Quantum of Total Exploration Inputs:

Table No. 1.3
Quantum of total exploration inputs in West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal
Block.
Drilling Any other inputs
Agency Period
(No./Sq Km)
No of Bhs Meterage (m)
CMPDI - 0 0 NA
August,2001 to
MECL 13 4974.05 0.88
March,2003
GSI - 0 0 NA
November,2014
MAPL 157 60602.60 10.68
to April,2016
Total 170 65576.65 11.56
1.13 Scope and Limitations:

1.13.1 Scope:
1. After being awarded the job for detail exploration of the block, MAPL received
geological data from RI-V, Bilaspur on 15.11.2014 which include i) location plan
(1:10,000) on Toposheet showing location of 13 nos of MNPS Series of boreholes
drilled by MECL falling within the block, ii) graphical lithologs of above mentioned
13 boreholes and iii) soft copies of Toposheets no 64 N/3 and N/7.
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2. Based on these data, as well as information provided in the NIT, MAPL had
submitted Exploration Scheme proposing two phases of drilling work. As per NIT,
75000m (±30%) including 56250m of coring and 18750m non coring drilling were to
be done. Initially, 1st Phase of drilling of 29200m was proposed involving 21600m
of core drilling in 56 boreholes and 7600m of non core drilling in 20 boreholes. It was
proposed that 2nd Phase of the Scheme would be prepared based on the outcome of the
above drilling and will be submitted along with the IGN. After some modifications,
the scheme was accepted by CMPDI. Along with submission of the IGN, MAPL had
submitted 2nd Phase of Exploration Scheme for 26480m of drilling involving 20655m of
coring and 5825m of non coring drilling. After some modification, CMPDI approved
19955m of core drilling and 6635m of non core drilling in the 2 nd Phase. Subsequently
another 4800m of core drilling was also approved by CMPDI. Finally, a total of
60602.60 m of accepted meterage including 45690.05m of core drilling in 118
boreholes and 14912.55m of non core drilling in 39 boreholes were drilled in the
Block. In addition, 4974.05m of core drilling in 13 nos of MECL boreholes have also
been incorporated to prepare this Draft Geological Report.
3. Topographical Survey of the whole Block, determination of collar data of the
boreholes as per coal grid provided by CMPDI has helped to connect the Block with
the surrounding blocks as well as all the coalfields of the land.
4. Geophysical Logging of more than 25% of the coring boreholes and all the non
coring boreholes as per the norm of NIT was carried out by MAPL to delineate the
coal seams more precisely.
5. The block is found less disturbed except in the north eastern corner where three
parallel faults affected the block.
1.13.2 Limitations:
1. Geological data of only 13 nos regionally drilled MECL boreholes within the
Block were available during preparation of the Exploration Scheme.
2. One of the major limitations found during exploration was the presence of hilly
and densely forest terrain in the south western part of the Block, as a result of which a
few approved boreholes in this region could not be taken up.
3. Out of 157 boreholes drilled in the Block, 39 boreholes were non coring and 62
out of 118 coring boreholes (52.5% of coring boreholes) i.e. only 39.5% of total
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boreholes were taken up for SOV and GCV determination. As a result, though not
advisable, computed GCV values had to be utilised wherever felt required. Till date
ultimate analysis and HGI results of 11 boreholes; AFT results of 9 boreholes and Ash
analysis results of 6 boreholes are still awaited. Rest of the analysis are incorporated
in this Final Geological Report.
1.14 Acknowledgements:
S/Sri Amitava Das GM (Exploration, Retired), Alok Sharma GM (Exloration,
Retired), Sri R.K Singh Senior Manager (Exploration) of CMPDI HQ deserve thanks
for their fruitful guidance. Thanks go to Sri A.K Mohanty, GM (Exploration) CMPDI
HQ and Sri A.K Panda GM (Exploration) CMPDI HQ and Sri G.K Singh for their
continual support in every stages of this project. After that HOD (Exploration), CMPDI
RI-V, Bilaspur provided all support and guidance throughout the entire period of
exploration and deserve special thanks. Thanks are also due to Sri N Satyanarayana
next HOD (Exploration RI-V, subsequently retired as GM, Lab, and CMPDI HQ) and
Sri A.K Gorai GM (Exploration) and present HOD (Exploration), RI-V for support
extended to MAPL at different stages of documentation of the work. MAPL wishes to
specially thank Sri S.Sarkar Chief Manager (Geology, now retired) and Sri Kuntal
Sinha, Dy Manager (Geology), and Sri Sayan Ghosh, Dy Manager (Geophysics) RI-V
for their continuous co-ordination, guidance and support during the entire period of
exploration and documentation of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block.
1.15 Personnel Associated:
Following personnel were associated at different stages of execution of the job:
1.15.1 Drilling:
Drilling work of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block was carried out by a team of
experienced drilling officials led by Sri Amarjeet Paul, Project-in- Charge and assisted
by S/Sri T S Mandal and Kajal Chandra, Supervisors and Sri Mohini Mohan
Debsharma, Accountant and other operators and workers. Overall co-ordination and
supervision of drilling activities from MAPL HQ, Asansol was done by Sri D Parmer.
1.15.2 Survey:
Survey work was outsourced by MAPL to M/S SURVEYCON who carried out
Topographical mapping, contouring and other routine survey works as per NIT and
Work Order.
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1.15.3 Field Geological Activities:
Field Geological activities including geological mapping, logging, sampling,
analysis advice etc were carried out mainly by Sri R.N Mishra, Sr Geologist, and also
by Sri D.K Mishra, Sr Geologist, and Sri Saikat Manna, Geologist. At initial stage, Sri
S K Dutta, Dy GM (Geo) was also associated in co-ordinating the field activities of the
Block. Liaison work with CMPDI, RI-V, Bilaspur and CIMFRs Bilaspur and Nagpur
during field exploration period regarding MPR and Analysis Advice preparation etc
was carried out mostly by Sri R.N Mishra.
1.15.4 Geopysical Investigations:
Geophysical logging of boreholes and their interpretation works were carried out
by Sri Ramu Gogada at site assisted by Sri Atish Shankar. S/Sri Shantanu Banerjee and
Anjan Dey at MAPL HQ finalized the interpretations and documentation of
Geophysics Chapter under overall supervision and guidance of Sri D.P Das and Sri
Ramesh Singh.
1.15.5 Software Support, Geological Modeling and Documentation:
For software support during MPR preparations and Geological Modeling during
Documentation, MAPL hired the services of M/S United Exploration India Private
Limited, Kolkata led by Sri Joydeep Banerjee and Sri T.K Chakravarty and his team of
geologists including Sri Susham Roy, Sri Supratik Roy, Sri Shouri Dutta, Sri Debnath
Adhikary, Mrs Debika Chowdhury, Ms Ananya Maity, Ms Sukanya Mullick, Mrs
Soma Acharyya, Mr.Rabiul Islam and Ms Iti Sutradhar.
1.15.6 Overall Supervision and Co-ordination:
Overall supervision and co-ordination of the work from MAPL HQ has been done
by Sri N.K Dutta, GM (Geology).
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EXPLORATION
2.1 Scheme:
CMPDI had floated Global Tender No CMPDI /EXPLORATION /DCE
/E-TENDER /WEST OF BASIN PHATEHPUR-A BLOCK on 08.09.2014 for detailed
Coal Exploration in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block of Mand-Raigarh Coalfield,
Korba District, Chhattisgarh. The job was awarded to Mining Associates Private
Limited (MAPL), Asansol vide Work Order No CMPDI/DG/765(A)/1410 dt
17.11.2014. As per the NIT 75000 ± 30% including 56250 m Coring and 18750 m Non-
Coring drilling and geophysical logging of 25% of coring boreholes and compulsory
geophysical logging of all non coring boreholes was envisaged.
2.2 Topographical Survey:
2.2.1 General:
M/S Surveycon Ltd, associated by a valid Pre-bid MOU with MAPL have carried
out all survey related activities in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block. DGPS and Total
Stations were major survey equipments used for the survey work. As per the terms and
conditions of the NIT, survey were carried out for Topography, Pre and Post Borehole
Co-ordinates and elevation Levels, surface features, block boundary demarcation and
other relevant survey works from time to time in consultation with RI-V. This includes
Contouring, Topographic Survey and demarcation of Boundary Pillars as per X, Y Co-
ordinates. Initially survey work started with the help of DGPS which were then
connected by Total Station and subsequently transferred to Coal Grid Value which was
provided by CMPDIL.
2.2.2 Equipment
For the purpose of determining of co-ordinates & reduced levels of boreholes
drilled by MAPL as well as to carry out survey work, Total Station instruments of
Sokkia SET 610 and 550X, Prolink Sokkia software and AutoCAD 2006 version
software were used for processing. One Laptop with internet modem in the field and 2
desktop computers at office were put on service.
2.2.3 Bases
During this exploration phase, following components were surveyed:
 Demarcation of Block boundary with Pillars.
 Topographical Survey at 3 m contour interval.
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 Roads, Nalas, habitations, surface water body, etc. surface features.
 Rock exposures/ outcrops.
 Other relevant surface features.
 Pre-borehole locations.
 Post borehole locations.
The Topographical survey area of the Block is falling within Topographical sheets
No. 64 J/15 and 64 N/3 of Survey of India. CMPDIL, RI-V, while handing over
geological data, had also provided Location Plan (RF 1:10,000) on Toposheet showing
earlier drilled 13 nos MECL boreholes (MNPS). The Toposheet also shows the Coal
Grid values of the Cardinal points. Coal Grid co- ordinates of the Cardinal Points, their
geographical equivalents and the configuration of the Block are provided below in
Table 2.1.
Table 2.1
Co-ordinate values of Cardinal Points of West pf Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block
Points Summary Coal Grid Format.
(Datum: WGS84)
Pt. Latitudes Longitudes Elevation Northing Easting Reduced

ID (m) Level.
A 2229’15.75”N 8259’11.813”E 376.158 943044.063 2895975.011 369.589
B 2229’11.379”N 8301’35.790”E 326.300 942867.766 2900087.897 319.794
C 2227’16.119”N 8301’10.455”E 344.147 939329.218 2899328.640 337.629
D 2227’09.924”N 8301’11.171”E 343.314 939138.468 2899347.276 336.770

E 2227’11.733”N 8258’50.649”E 397.491 939220.151 2895330.866 390.647
F 2227’40.625”N 8259’11.458”E 380.003 940118.415 2895934.209 373.522
The boundary coordinates as provided in the NIT has got changed when RI-V has
undertaken a combined block boundary survey along with the West of Basin Phatehpur-
B, and C where different exploration agencies were working. The boundary of the Block
then got changed to the above list of coordinates as furnished in Table no. 2.2.
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2.2.4 Processing and Results
 Horizontal traverses ( With Total Station & DGPS):
Survey work has been done with reference to the Collar Data of boreholes MNPS
138, 139 and 154 of MECL falling within the Block. These values were provided by
CMPDI, RI-V. The values are shown in Table 2.2below:
Table 2.2
Collar Data of MECL BHs used as Reference Points
Sl.no B.H. No Easting(m) Northing(m) Reduced
level(m)
1 MNPS 138 2896957.714 942736.317 353.758
2 MNPS 139 2898428.215 942430.028 338.840
3 MNPS 154 2898063.987 940910.836 352.488
Reduced Level value of MNPS 05 situated just outside the Block, very close to its
south-eastern boundary was also utilized. Though initially survey work was taken up
using Reference Points provided by CMPDI, RI-V, three TBM Points with pillars were
also fixed by MAPL which are given in Table 2.3. below:
Table 2.3
TBM Points showing their Collar Data and Location
SL ID Northing Easting RL. Location
No.
On right side slab of
1. TBM1 941900.905 2897762.897 341.215 Culvert near Diladera
village area.
On left side slab of
2. TBM2 941483.939 2897964.467 342.272 Culvert near Diladera
village area.
On left side slab of culvert
3. TBM3 941192.832 2898046.673 344.273 near MAPL concrete
pillar No-4.
CMPDI RI-V had also checked and approved these TBM Points to be utilized for
detail contour survey. Survey team was engaged with Total Station Instrument for
traversing the entire survey area. Initial survey work commenced from 20th
November, 2014. Spot “X, Y & Z” values were recorded on field varying from 10
m to 20 m (depending on terrain condition) interval. Intermittent check survey was
conducted for rectification measure wherever required.
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 Closed vertical traverses (Leveling):
Leveling work has been carried with Total Station instrument. As one of the quality
measures is leveling work, all the control points have been connected again while
returning back to close at the starting point. Thus, two values have been generated for
each control point. Wherever difference is more than 10 mm, leveling work has been
repeated and corrected for better accuracy.
 Detail Topographical Survey:
After finalization of horizontal and vertical traverses, X, Y, and Z values were
arrived for each traverse station. From these known traverse stations, detailed
topographical survey has been started to capture all existing features both manmade
and natural objects as per specifications using Electronic Total Station Instruments.
For this work two/three teams were engaged.
Ground spot levels as per ground conditions were computed. Grid was laid over
horizontal surfaces or slope with uniformity. This methodology was followed to get
all the spot levels. Based on these spot levels contour lines at 1 meter interval was
created. Every day after field work, collected data from Total Station Instruments
have been downloaded and drawings were prepared/updated. As a quality measure,
a separate team was deputed in the field for verification of collected data to compare
with ground details. Omission or correction if any has been rectified and necessary
correction has been incorporated in the drawing.
Geographical co-ordinates of a few boreholes distributed within the Block were
also determined for integrating the block with the rest of the area in the coalfield map
and is shown in Table 2.4 below.
Table 2.4
Geographical Co-Ordinates of MMPA Boreholes Drilled in West of Basin
Phatehpur A Block.
Sl. Borehole Nos. Easting (m) Northing (m) Latitude Longitude
No.
1 MMPA03 2896931.978 940243.823 22°27’45’’N 82°59’46.28’’E
2 MMPA33 2896282.700 941397.064 22°28’22.26’’N 82°59’23.17’’E
3 MMPA34 2898981.451 939354.302 22°27’16.78’’N 83°0’58.28’’E
4 MMPANC40 2899403.897 941035.854 22°28’11.57’’N 83°01’12.47’’E
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Sl. Borehole Nos. Easting (m) Northing (m) Latitude Longitude
No.
5 MMPA50 2897428.163 939412.605 22°27’18.14’’N 83°0’3.89’’E
6 MMPA101 2898394.149 940819.811 22°28’4.19’’N 83°0’37.19’’E
7 MMPA121 2895810.623 939433.652 22°27’18.29’’N 82°59’7.37’’E
8 MMPA123 2896197.440 942852.668 22°29’9.56’’N 82°59’19.64’’E
9 MMPANC129 2897591.103 942811.128 22°29’8.66’’N 83°0’8.39’’E
10 MMPANC142 2899598.646 942025.599 22°28’43.79’’N 83°01’18.91’’E
Topographical Plan is given in Plate-II and co-ordinates and reduced levels of

boreholes are given in Annexure-IC.
2.3 Geological Mapping
2.3.1 General
The study area is covered with soil and weathered sandstone belonging to Barakar
Formation. Rugged terrain and thick forest has posed difficulty in deciphering contact
relationship of different formations in the area. A few part of the block (mostly
elevated) is also covered with the rock exposures of Kamthi formation.
2.3.2 Procedure
Boreholes and traverse stations were used as reference points for mapping outcrops
and to delineate observed and inferred contact between different formations.
2.3.3 Collation
Based on the subsurface information gathered from current and previous drilling
program coupled with the topographical plan and floor contour plans, in crops of a few
younger seams were predicted within the Block.
2.3.4 Results
A geological map has been prepared based on the occurrence of weathered
sandstones and in crops predicted for the younger seams in the block and presented in
Plate No III.
2.4 Remote Sensing
As per Work Order, there is no provision of Remote Sensing Investigation in the
Block by MAPL.
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2.5 Surface Geophysical Survey
Surface geophysical survey has not been conducted at site during this exploration
phase.
2.6 Drilling
2.6.1 Equipment
Drilling of MMPA series boreholes in the West of basin Phatepur-A Block was
undertaken by Mining Associate Pvt Ltd. (MAPL). As per NIT, 75000m, involving
56250m coring and 18750m non-coring drilling was proposed by CMPDI. After being
awarded, MAPL commenced drilling from 24th November 2014. During the first
phase, 30232.45m and during second phase, 26929.45m of drilling were done. Another
3493m was drilled during third phase of exploration. In total 60602.60m (accepted),
including 45690.05m coring and 14912.55m non coring drilling has been done during
entire operation. Each of the boreholes was initiated by using Tricon Rock Roller bits of
4 7/8” / 5 7/8” sizes for detrital mantle zone. This is followed by NQ size (56 mm dia)
using double tube core barrels and NQ Diamond/TC Bits.
Detail of rigs deployed at different stages of Exploration Work in the Block is
given in Table2.5 below.
Table- 2.5
Detail of Rigs deployed in West of Basin Phatehpur A Block
Sl. Capacity in NQ No. of Rigs
Make Borehole Size
No Size (m) deployed
1 KLR-400 400 NQ/BQ 1
2 DYNA-50 CRFM 700 NQ/BQ 2
3 DYNA-50H 700 NQ/BQ 2
4 LY-44 700 NQ/BQ 1
2.6.2 Drilling Conditions

The depth of the boreholes drilled in the West of Basin of Phatehpur-A Block
generally varies from 400 to 500 meters up to floor of seam III of Barakar Formation,
the bottom most Target Seam. Excepting in the North Eastern part, the Block is
structurally simple. Boreholes in the faulted area has been taken care with mud
pumping (Bentonite mud and Silux-D lubricants), and wherever needed were covered
by suitable casings during drilling. However, due to drilling difficulty, 8 nos
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boreholes had to be reduced to BQ size (48 mm dia) at intermittent depths and were
completed using BQ TC/ Diamond bits. List of these 8 boreholes and their depths of
reduction is shown in Table 2.6 below:
Table 2.6
List of Boreholes in West of Basin Phatehpur A Block
Reduced to BQ Size
SR BORE HOLE STARTING CLOSING DEPTH
REMARK
NO NO DATE DATE (MTS)
BQ drilling started from
1 MMPA02/P-67 14.12.2014 20.02.2015 422.00
292.00m
2 MMPA47/P-58 03.04.2015 15.05.2015 433.50
430.50m
3 MMPA61/P-65 12.05.2015 25.06.2015 352.00
320.50m
4 MMPA69/P-52 19.06.2015 02.07.2015 403.20
384.000m
5 MMPA73/P-36 17.07.2015 14.08.2015 416.60
310.20m
6 MMPA93/P-77 25.09.2015 15.10.2015 472.40
370.00m
7 MMPA104/P-69 23.10.2015 28.11.2015 478.40
473.40m
BQ drilling start from
8 MMPA121/P-68 05.12.2015 30.12.2015 513.00
315.00m
Out of the above 8 boreholes, 3 nos. namely MMPA 02, 61 and 104 were
permitted by CMPDI to be prematurely closed, since 80% of the total drilling of these
boreholes were achieved.
2.6.3 Core Recoveries
Core recovery in this Block was generally more than 90% for coal strata and 80%
for non-coal except in soil / weathered mantle, faulted strata and loose sandstone zones.
2.6.4 Borehole drilled
Completed boreholes
a. Resource boreholes-170 numbers including MECL Boreholes.
b. Structural boreholes – 170 numbers including MECL Boreholes.
c. Incrop proving boreholes - 22 numbers of boreholes (included in 170 no. of
boreholes).
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A total 157 boreholes comprising 60602.60m were drilled in West of Basin
Phatehpur-A Block by MAPL. Out of them, 118 nos are coring boreholes and coal
seams have been encountered in all the boreholes, whose litho logs have been utilized
for interpretation purpose. Financial Year wise annual quantum of drilling carried out
since inception of exploration in this Block is shown in below:
SL. Type of Meterage of Meterage Meterage Total
No. Drilling 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 2016 - 2017 Meterage
(a) Coring 9052.74 35041.42 1595.89 45690.05
(b) Non-Coring 7865.90 7046.65 Nil 14912.55
Total 16918.64 42088.07 1595.89 60602.60
2.7 Core Logging / Sampling / Packing / Boxing

Core logging, sampling, packaging of cores, and sample dispatch to the designated
laboratory was the integral scope of services of the exploration agency.
2.7.1 Logging
All the boreholes in this Block were drilled by NQ drilling rig and the cores were
recovered through wire line operation and double tube core barrel. The boreholes
were logged continuously with progress of drilling. Daily monitoring was exercised
and proper care was taken to achieve minimum 90% and 80% core recovery for coal
and non-coal strata respectively. The run-wise borehole cores were initially placed in
corrugated galvanized iron sheets after taking out from running boreholes to facilitate
litho unit wise logging along with other relevant details by the field geologists. The
cores were geologically logged meticulously with special attention given to detailed
roof and floor of coal seams as well as to identify combustible and non-combustible
dirt bands within coal seams. The structural features, like core dip, slickenside,
fractures, RQD etc. as exhibited in the borehole cores were very precisely observed
and recorded during visual logging of the cores. Water level within boreholes was
also recorded on routine basis.
2.7.2 Sampling
Both coal as well as non-coal cores were taken out from the inner tube of the core
barrel, laid over the corrugated galvanized iron sheets and washed, if required. Drilled
core of each run was marked with wooden pieces with depths written on it at the
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beginning and the end of each run. During the course of logging, carbonaceous and non-
carbonaceous samples within coal seams were sub-sampled separately by either wooden
or hard paper marker with depths, lithology and sample number written on it.
2.7.3 Packing
After the closure of the boreholes, the inter-seam partings as well as more than
1m non- combustible intra-seam dirt bands within coal seams were identified and kept
aside. The coal cores along with ≤1m combustible and non-combustible dirt bands
were sampled as independent entities and were wrapped in polythene sheets, packed
in GI boxes with proper identification of each sample with hard ‘gutkas’.
2.7.4 Boxing & Despatch
Each of the boxes was duly marked with borehole numbers and box numbers for
carrying out analysis. These boxes were properly closed and dispatched to the CMPDI
identified Laboratories along with CMPDI approved B/B Analysis Advices.
2.8.0. GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING
2.8.1. Objective
Multi-parametric geophysical logging of 32 coring boreholes & 39 non-coring
boreholes within West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block were carried out to ascertain the
depth and thickness of coal seams, detail lithology of Non coring boreholes and water
levels encountered in the boreholes. In all 71 (Seventy one) boreholes were
geophysically logged in the block during the period from October 2015 to May 2016.
Apart from that, all the coring boreholes were used in this present study for geophysical
analysis and detailed interpretation which further correlated with coring data for proper
formation evaluation. Geophysical logging had done in coring boreholes to find out any
core losses, proper seam thickness and possible fracture zones in coal bearing
formation. Interpretation is carried out one step further to ascertain coal quality by
calculating the Ash percentage from geophysical logs and calibrated with SOV analysis
data for betterment of result.
2.8.1.1. Equipment and Accessories:
MAPL has utilized Robertson Geo-logging (RG) logging unit to conduct
geophysical logging. The units working principles, tools responses and other
instruments which were used for logging, are described below:
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2.8.1.2. Robertson Geo logging Logging Units
The Robertson Geo-logging Logging Unit is a computerized truck mounted
logging unit equipped with single drum having standard cable (3/16” diameter), air
conditioned, dehumidified, power generation unit and with sufficient high strength
logging cable of 6000ft (2000m) depth. Well logging is the process of recording
various physical, electrical, or other properties of the rock/fluid mixtures penetrated by
drilling a well into the earth's mantle.
Well log is a record displayed on a graph with the measured physical property of the
rock on one axis and depth on the other axis. More than one property may be displayed
on the same graph.
2.8.1.3 Following RG tools/probes were used for Geophysical logging:
A: FDGS- Density Logging Probe (Robertson Geo logging Limited)
B: ELXG- Electrical Logging Probe (Robertson Geo logging Limited)
C: BDVS-Deviation Logging Probe (Robertson Geo logging Limited)
The Density probe uses two detectors to provide an accurate
borehole-compensated density measurement with excellent bed-boundary resolution.
A: FDGS Measures/Applications.
(i) Compensated Density
(ii) Natural Gamma
(iii) Caliper
Table 2.7
FDGS Probe Specification & Response Limits
Sensor Response Ranges
Sensor Response Limits Accuracy
Natural Gamma (NG) 0-10,000 API units +/-5%
Short or Long Arm Caliper
50 mm to 300mm(2-12 inches) +/-5%
(CAL)
Near Density (ND) 1.0 to 3.0 gm/cc +/-5%
Far Density (FD) 1.0 to 3.0 gm/cc +/-5%
Guard Resistivity (MG) 1 to 10000 ohm meters +/-5%
Temperature (TEMP) 0 to 70 degree Celsius +/-5%
Note: Among the above parameters NG, CALIPER and CDL have been recorded as per
the CMPDIL requirement.
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B: ELXG- Electric Log Sonde (Robertson Geo logging Limited)
The ELXG or electric log is the classic water-well combination probe
combining shallow, medium and deep penetrating resistivity measurements.
B.1: ELXG- Measures/Applications:
(i) 16" Normal resistivity
(ii) 64" Normal resistivity
(iii) Single-point resistance
(iv) Natural-gamma
Table 2.8
ELXG- Probe Specification & Response Limits
16 in. Normal (16N) 1 to 10,000 ohm meters +/-5%
64 in. Normal (64N) 1 to 10000 ohm meters +/-5%
Lateral Resistivity (LR) 1 to 10000 ohm meters +/-5%
Single Point Resistance (SPR) 1 to 10,000 ohms +/-5%
Temperature (TEMP) 0 to 70 degree Celsius +/-5%
Spontaneous Potential (SP) -1 to +1 volt +/-5%
Note: Among the above parameters NG, SPR, 16"N & 64"N RESISTIVITY have been
recorded as per the CMPDIL requirement.
C: BDVS-Deviation Logging Probe (Robertson Geo logging Limited)
The RG BDVS Deviation probe provides accurate, continuous measurements
of borehole inclination and direction.
C.1: BDVS Measures/Applications
(i) Borehole inclination
(ii) Borehole direction
(iii) Borehole drift
(iv) True Vertical depth
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Table 2.9
BDVS Probe Sensor Specifications & Response Limits
Sensor Response Ranges
Inclination 0-180 degree +/-0.5 degree
Azimuth 0-360 degree +/-1.5 degree
2.8.2Statistics:
Geophysical logging were carried out in 71 boreholes in West of Basin
Phatehpur-A Block. It was carried out by using Natural Gamma Ray, Electrical
Resistivity, and Density-caliper & Deviation Sonde. The details of depth logged are
given in table below:
Table 2.10
List of Boreholes Geophysically Logged in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block,
Mand-Raigarh Coal Field.
Sl. No. Coring Total Depth Type of Logging
Boreholes Depth Logged
(m) (m)
1 MMPA 03 550 550 Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
64N, SPR, Deviation and Azimuth.
2 MMPA 04 571.35 570 Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
3 MMPA 07 500.5 489.29 Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
5 MMPA 24 408.9 402.9 64N, SPR, Deviation and Azimuth.
7 MMPA 38 352 349.61 Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
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(m) (m)
12 MMPA 59 Natural Gamma, Density, Caliper,16N,
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(m) (m)
Non Coring Boreholes Total Depth Parameters Recorded

Depth Logged
1 MMPA– 361 361 Natural Gamma, Density,

NC- 06 Caliper,16N, 64N, SPR, Deviation
and Azimuth.
2 MMPA– 401.5 400.31 Natural Gamma, Density,
and Azimuth.
3 MMPA– 360 354.32 Natural Gamma, Density,
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
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Depth Logged
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
24 MMPA– 412 Natural Gamma, Density,
and Azimuth.
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Depth Logged

and Azimuth.
26 MMPA– 355.9 352 Natural Gamma, Density,
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
and Azimuth.
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Depth Logged

and Azimuth.
Detailed and corrected lithology of the coring boreholes supported with

Geophysical Logs is furnished in Annexure X.
2.8.3 Interpretation:
Basic Principles and Methods
The Geophysical logs were recorded using Electronic Geophysical Borehole
Logging System. The system provides continuous record of various Geophysical
parameters on a chart paper, with the help of different modules and probes. The details
of the probes and modules for recording various parameters available with this unit are
as follows:
1. Caliper Probe: A tool to measure the diameter of borehole at respective depths.
2. Density Probe: A tool for bombarding the formation with gamma rays, then
measuring resulting gamma ray counts at a fixed distance from radioactive
source. The measurement is primarily influenced by the bulk density of the
formation and thereby a specific signature is observed against coal (i.e. very
low density).
3. Resistivity Probe: A tool to measure formation resistivity by sending current
into formation and measuring its potential difference thereby gives formation
resistivity. For coal exploration resistivity is a key measurement techniques
which gives a unique signature against coal bearing formation i.e. very high
resistivity.
4. Natural Gamma Ray Probe: A probe to measure formation GR response in
API units. GR response is unique for each formation and could be taken as
baseline for any primitive interpretation. Often it was found difficult to identify
coal with only GR response when the sandstone above or below it has similar
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response i.e. very low value. But in most of the areas, coal gives very low GR
response and can be taken as baseline for interpretation.
2.8.3.1 Geophysical Observation and Discussions:
Log analysis methods are commonly used to evaluate Coal Seam potential
using wire line logs. The information provided by log analysis includes the parameters
of proximate analysis, i.e. ash, moisture, fixed carbon & volatile matter. Nothing can
replace the physical core data to evaluate the well. Still in areas where no core data is
available, an approach to determine the quality of the coal through wire line data has
been attempted. Present study applies log analysis techniques to 71 nos. of wells drilled
in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block. These wells were drilled primarily to explore 10
coal seams in Barakar Formation. Out of 71 boreholes, 32 boreholes were cored and at
the same time geophysically logged to know the rank of the coal. The objective of this
study was to evaluate the coal seams, core recovery verification, and calibration of
geophysical data with SOV analysis to evaluate the parameters of proximate analysis
through wire line logs for non coring boreholes.
2.8.3.2. Logging Procedure and Log Characterization
The suite of logs normally run to evaluate a coal bed includes the resistivity,
litho porosity and ancillary data. The density data under the litho porosity are used in
determining coal quality, methane content and proximate analysis. The resistivity is
used for coal bed thickness measurements and coal bed correlation. The spontaneous
potential (sp) under ancillary data is used for indication of permeable zones. Coal
seams are relatively easy to identify and correlate on well logs. The bulk density
measurements from the density log readily flags coal beds because the surrounding
shale and sandstone have an average density value of about 2.65 gm/cc and coal bed
density has average density value of 1.35 – 1.45 gm/cc. The single point resistance data
shows sharp increase in resistivity at coal bed boundaries and generally reads more than
50 ohm mt. The resistivity curves show an increase in resistivity in coal bed due to high
resolution of the resistivity tool. The gamma ray curve usually indicates less than 60
api (American Petroleum Institute) units in coal.
The density value ranges from 1.45-1.75 g/cc in shaly coal with gravity
variation up to 120 API units. Identification of carbonaceous shale has been done on the
basis of GR value beyond 120 api units and with a density ranges about 1.76-1.90g/cc.
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The problem in correlating the core and log value generally persists as the
vertical resolution of conventional log data is high in comparison to the vertical
resolution of core data. Therefore, as a way to compare core and log analysis repeated
regression equations were prepared and an average values of coefficient and intercept
values were taken to construct the equation which will compute ash moisture values of
coal seams in non coring boreholes. Interpretation is carried out another step to find out
detailed lithology of non coring boreholes and several cross plots were made to support
the observation.
Fig 2.1: Flowchart of Data Processing and Final Output Generation

2.8.3.3 Observations:
Anomalous High GR
An anomalous high Gamma Ray sandstone zone is observed across the boreholes of
West of Basin Fathepur-A Block and the occurrence of high Gamma ray sandstone is
found to be consistent throughout the boreholes. The attached figure 2.2 shows high
gamma ray sandstone zones marked under black border and consistency is found
around 65 boreholes in the same area. Density mostly varies between 2.4-2.6 g/cc and
the high GR zones are found mostly between seam numbers XI to XII in the boreholes.
After all the analysis results are received, they will be studied to check and confirm the
reason for high GR and will be detailed in the FGR
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Fig 2.2: High Gamma Ray zone-I are marked under black border
2.8.4. Interpretation
It is a common law that mudstones have higher GR values and conventional sandstones
have relatively lower GR values in clastic rock formations. Therefore, the GR log is
widely used to calculate apparent shale content for clastic rock. Based on the principles
of rock naming, sandstone and mudstone can be distinguished by the apparent shale
content cut-off value of 50%. However, according to the principles of GR log, the GR
value only reflects the rock’s radioactive character. Thus, some sandstone reservoirs
with relatively high radioactive features are often found to be symbiotic of
conventional sandstone reservoirs. In order to distinguish conventional sandstone
reservoir from high GR sandstone reservoir, the sandstone reservoirs with apparent
shale content greater than the cut-off value of 50% are defined as high GR sandstone
reservoirs. According to the GR log characters of conventional sandstone and
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mudstone in the study area, when the GR value is 110 API, the apparent shale content is
approximated to be 50%.
The feldspar, clay minerals, and tuff in sandstones usually contain or absorb radioactive
elements, so the accumulation of feldspar, clay minerals, and tuff will lead to high GR
character for sandstones. Laboratory experiments, such as rock thin section analysis, X-
ray diffraction analysis, and whole rock analysis will be helpful in this regard to
understand the reason for high gamma ray.
2.8.4.1. Application of Cross plots to identify Lithology:

Well log responses can be used to delineate coal and carbonaceous shale from
other non-potential litho-units by cross-plotting technique. The cross-plotting between
gamma ray, density and SPR had been carried out for four clusters of wells (NE, SE,
NW, SW) of study area. Through these different cross plots across the study area,
different litho-units like; coal, shaly coal, carbonaceous shale, shale, sand/sandstone,
shaly sand have been identified. Clustering of points for different lithologies in the
above cross plots indicate that the different trends with marginal overlap between
carbonaceous shale/shaly coal and shale as well as shaly sand and shale. The coal
horizons are mostly overlain and underlain by shale or sandstone.
A common practice in log interpretation is to cross plot various porosity log
readings in order to determine formation lithology and accurate porosity. The density
logs and gamma ray logs complement each other and are often used together. The
natural gamma ray log tends to respond to changes in clay mineral content, while the
density log tends to respond to changes in porosity. Coal can be identified on density
logs because it is very low density values compared to other lithology (very high count
rate). Gamma ray logs show clear differences between carbonaceous shales and coal,
which are poorly distinguished on density logs. Contacts between coal and clean
sandstone, on the other hand are clear on density logs but difficult to distinguish on
gamma ray logs. Density, Resistivity and other logs have been compared to identify the
lithology of inter seam strata. Carbonaceous shale is identified by high gamma ray
response and high density values from low density coal.
More information can be obtained by comparing two logs than by using each
log independently, so cross-plotting technique are used to quantitatively compare
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different logs of a given stratum. In this present study, cross plotting techniques have
been used in three dimension i.e. Gamma Ray vs Density vs SPR. Resistivity values in
third axes helps to demarcate the boundary between Shaly coal and Carbonaceous
shale. Cluster of different zones has been taken into consideration to see the overall
trend of Lithology in the study area. The cluster of all the zones has been shown below
and it infers that sandstone in the NE part of the study area much more shaly than NW
part of the study area. Proven faults are in the NE part of the area, which might be a
reason for shaly nature of sandstone. Cross plots of the present study area and
demarcation of lithologies from the cross plots are illustrated in Figures 2.6 and 2.7
below:
Fig. 2.6: Cross plots of the study Area

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Fig. 2.7: Demarcation of Lithologies from Cross-plots

2.8.4.2. Coal Quality analysis from Geophysical Data:
It is well known that quality or grade of coal is evaluated from the parameter,
comprising ash, and moisture determined from proximate analysis of coal in laboratory.
Figures 2.6 and 2.7 illustrates and support correlation deduced from these laboratory
data and acquired density log. This correlation can be explained by taking into account
the physicochemical properties responsible for the log responses and sudden variation
at increasing density.
The Natural Gamma and Density log also used for identification and correlation of
coal and its quality evaluation. Ash or dirt/shale content is denser than coal and
naturally exhibits greater gamma ray activity also. Therefore Ash content (%) has
positive correlation with density as well as gamma ray responses. This is true for
present study area. The density and natural gamma increases with increased of
percentage ash of where as moisture increase density decreased. The correlation has
been done for the nine randomly selected boreholes as represented below. This exercise
has been carried out on the basis of band by band analysis.
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Fig 2.8: Density vs. Ash Moisture regression equation.

Table 2.12
Detail of Boreholes and derived regression equations
Borehole Ash (%) Ash Moisture (%) R2Value
MMPA-50 (P-72) Ash=Dens*81.06-94 Ash Moist= Dens*76.52-83.61 0.76

.45
MMPA-42 (P-51) Ash=Dens*93.01-11 AshMoist=Dens*89.96-104.22 0.86
3.76
0.97
.11
MMPA-24(P-17) Ash= Ash Moist=Dens*49.43-37.66 0.69
Dens*52.54-47.15
MMPA-10(P-22) Ash=Dens*39.88-24 Ash Moist=Dens*39.24-19.85 0.65
.17
MMPA-07(P-20) Ash= AshMoist=Dens*64.00-68.35 0.82
Dens*64.86-73.20
MMPA-04(P-49) Ash=DENS*57.69-6 Ash Moist=DENS*56.30-54.00 0.82
0.14
MMPA-03(P-54) Ash= Ash Moist= Dens*67.86-77.17 0.82
DENS*67.62-80.64
2.9 Coal Analysis

Since West of Basin Phatehpur- A Coal Block contains high moisture coal, on the
basis of moisture and ash percentage, different litho units have been defined as under:
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Table 2.13
Different litho units on the basis of moisture and ash percentage
Lithology Ash + Moisture
Coal Up to 40.0 %
Shaly coal > 40.0% up to 55.0%
Carbonaceous Shale Low >55.0% up to 65.0%
Carbonaceous Shale High / (Combustible > 65.0% up to 75.0%
bands)
Non combustible Band/Obvious Dirt Bands More than 75.0%
Initially band by band analysis of the coal cores were obtained and subsequently
proximate analysis at 60% RH & 40 oC and special tests were advised for BCS, I 30, I100
and Ip samples which are defined as under:
BCS Sample: Only coal, shaly coal and carbonaceous shale low.
I30 Sample: Including combustible bands up to a thickness of 30cm. This type of
analysis has been asked only for assessing underground reserves. Dirt bands upto 5cm
irrespective of lithology have been included in the seam for quality assessment.
Carbonaceous shale high bands having thickness more than 30cm have been excluded
from the seam thickness.
I100 Sample: ‘BCS sample+ carbonaceous shale (ash+ moisture upto 75% ) bands and
grey shale(ash+moisture >75%) bands up to 1m in thickness and excluding all other
obvious bands such as sandy shale, shaly sandstone, sandstone etc. irrespective of
their thickness.
Ip Sample: I100 Sample+ carbonaceous and grey shale bands irrespective of their
thickness and excluding all other obvious bands as in I 100 sample.
Out of 118 coring boreholes drilled in the Block, 117 boreholes had been sent for
Band by Band moisture and ash results on air dried basis (total core of one borehole
has been sent for Physico-mechanical Test). BB analysis of all the advised boreholes
were received and considered for lithological corrections and seam structure
development. Out of the total 117 BB analysed boreholes, a total of 62 numbers of
boreholes were selected for SOV and GCV analysis and all the analysis results have
been received till date. A total 11 number of boreholes were selected out of the 62 to
carry out Special Tests. Till date AFT results of only 2 boreholes namely MMPA 38
and 39 have been received and have been given in Annexure VIIA. All the other
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Special Test Results are still awaited.
Table No. 2.14
Details of Coal analyses executed in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block
Sl. Nos of
Parameter Agency Indian standards
No. Bhs
NML, CIMFR
NUMKUM,
i Moisture 62 IS 1350 (part I; 1970)
DUGWADIH &
CMPDI RANCHI
ii Ash 62 DO IS 1350 (part I; 1970)
iii VM 62 DO IS 1350 (part I; 1970)
iv CV 62 DO IS 1350 (part II; 1970)
v Ultimate analysis 11 DO IS 1351 (1959)
vi Sulphur 11 DO IS 1350 (part III; 1969)
vii HGI 11 DO IS 4433 (1967)
viii Ash Fusion Temp 11 DO IS 1355 (1959)
ix Ash Analysis 11 DO IS 1355 (1959)
DO IS 1217 (1978)
x Minerals in Ash NA
IS 4311 (1967)
xi Coke type NA DO IS 1353 (1959)
xii Swelling Index NA DO IS 1353 (1959)
xiii Giesseler's Fluidity test NA DO
xiv Spoznikov's test NA DO
DO IS 9127 (part I; 1992)
DO IS 9127 (part II; 1979)
xv Coal petrography 2
DO IS 9127 (part III; 1992)
DO IS 9127 (part V; 1986)
xvi Free Silica NA DO
xvi Alpha Quartz NA DO
DO IS 437 (1969)
xvii Washability studies NA
IS 13810 (1993)
2.10 Data Synthesis

The interpretation of the geology and structure of West of Basin Phatehpur-A
Block has been done mainly on the basis of sub-surface data generated through
boreholes. The study of physical characteristics, delineation and disposition of dirt
bands in the seam etc. have been carried out on the basis of megascopic study of the
borehole cores while the nature of combustible dirt bands, coal quality etc. have been
established through chemical analysis of the cores.
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The data entry, validation, checking and processing of data was done through MS-
Excel package and MINEX software. The seam structure and litho logs generated
through AutoCAD Software are enclosed in related annexure and plates. All the plans
have been generated through MINEX software and final layouts were made in
AutoCAD software. The reserves calculation has been done through reserve
estimation module of MINEX and has been presented in Chapter -5 and Annexure XI.
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GEOLOGY & STRUCTURE
3.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY
3.1.1 General
Mand-Raigarh Coalfield in the drainage basin of Mahanadi represents a part of
south eastern periphery of a vast cauldron of sedimentary terrain, known as Son-
Mahanadi Gondwana Master Basin. In fact, Mand-Raigarh Coalfield along with Ib
River Coalfield towards south east and Korba-Hasdeo Arand Coalfield towards west
and northwest constitute the large northwest-southeast trending asymmetrical synformal
master basin. Demarcation of individual coalfields has been delineated by arbitrary
lines rather than on the basis of geological incongruities. In spite of the favorable
geographical location and the fact that the coalfield is known to be coal bearing since
ages, the economic viability of this coalfield in comparison to its
neighbouring coalfields had been extenuated due to paucity of sub-surface
information about the lay and disposition of the coal seams, their quality and reserves.
GSI and MECL have conducted exploration on a regional scale and found encouraging
results about coal potential. Dharamjaygarh is an important town situated at the north
eastern periphery of the coalfield. Kharsia and Raigarh railway stations on Howrah-
Nagpur section of South Eastern Railway are located in the south eastern periphery of
the coalfield. Both the rail heads are connected by two tarred roads with Dharamjaygarh
and from Dharamjaygarh, the road leads further north to Ambikapur. The distance from
Dharamjaygarh to Raigarh and Kharsia rail heads are 75 kms and 60 kms respectively,
while the distance between Dharamjaygarh and Ambikapur is 120Kms. The coalfield is
characterized by undulatory rolling topography consisting of hills interspersed with
broad valleys. The general elevation of the ground ranges from 270m to 300m above
MSL. The slope is either towards southeast or southwest. The hills are relict type and
rise about 450 m above MSL. The southerly flowing perennial Mand River with its
tributaries constitute the main drainage of the area. The Kelo
River, a tributary of Mahanadi drains the eastern part of the coalfield.
3.1.2 Rock Formations
 Recent
 Lower Triassic to Upper Permian
 Lower Permian
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 Lower Permian to upper carboniferous
 Precambrian
3.1.3 Stratigraphy
Extensive occurrence of Barakar and Supra-Barakar rocks amidst isolated Talchir
outcrops spanned between latitudes 21°45’ to 22°42’ and longitudes 83°01’ to 83°44’,
constitute Mand-Raigarh coalfield. It is situated between Ib Valley coalfield in the
southeast and Korba coalfield in the southwest with more or less similar stratigraphic
and tectonic setting. The coal measures in the Mand-Raigarh basin are exposed in
three well defined patches due to erosion of the overlying Kamthi rocks along the
drainage of the prominent rivers.
The generalized stratigraphy of Mand-Raigarh Coalfields as deciphered by GSI is
enumerated below in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1
Generalized stratigraphy of Mand-Raigarh Coalfields
Average tentative
Age Formation Lithology
Thickness
Recent Alluvium Soil and subsoil 20m
Lower Triassic Coarse ferruginous
to Upper Kamthi Formation sandstone, pebbly sandstone 200m
Permian & conglomerate
Unconformity
Sandstone, shale with thick

Upper Barakar coal seams interbanded with 500m
carbonaceous shale
Lower Permian
Middle Barakar Conglomerate & sandstone 100-150m
Sandstone and shale with
Lower Barakar +375m
thin coal seams
Unconformity
Lower Permian Diamictites, sandstone,
to upper Talchir Formation needle shales, rythmites, +250m
carboniferous varves and black shale.
Unconformity
Precambrian Metamorphic Granite and Gneiss ----
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3.1.4 Description of Formations
The Geological Formations of Mand-Raigarh Coalfields in ascending order are
briefly described below:
Precambrian:
The Precambrian rocks comprising biotite granite, sericite chlorite schist,
quartzites along with quartz veins and pegmatites occur along the northern,
northeastern periphery of the block. At places in the southern part of the coalfield, the
basement is made up of Cuddapah rocks which overlie the crystallines. The strike of
the foliation varies from E-W to N70°W – S70°E with 50° to 70°dip towards west.
Talchir Formation (Upper carboniferous to lower Permian):
The Talchir sequence begins with tillite at the base and overlies the basement
unconformably. It occurs as a continuous strip along the northern periphery of the
basin. Along the southern boundary, Talchir rocks crop out as narrow, elongated
discontinuous strips disrupted by fault. Talchir formation of Mand-Raigarh basin
shows widespread development of basal “tillite pointing to advancement of ice from
the surrounding Precambrian uplands” (Bull. GSI, Ser-A, No.45, Vol.-III, 1983).
Barakar Formation (Middle to lower Permian):
The Barakar Formation conformably overlies Talchir sediments and covers a
large tract within the coalfield. It is represented predominantly by multistoried cross-
bedded feldspathic sandstone which is highly kaolinised and friable with subordinate
shales, carbonaceous shales and coal seams. The Barakar exposures are disposed as
inliers below the overlying Kamthi beds. The sandstone is mostly medium to very
coarse grained and milky white to grayish white in color. The sandstone is arkosic in
nature and often shows pronounced kaolinization. Exposures of fine-grained
sandstone and grey to grayish black shale are very limited. Based on gross lithology,
GSI has sub-divided the Barakar Formation into lower and upper members. The
sandstone of the lower member is usually coarse grained, with predominance of
kaolinised feldspar. The upper member is more argillaceous and the sandstone occurs as
thinner units. Interlaminations of shales and siltstones are more frequent in the upper
member. Total thickness of the Barakar sequence in the Mand valley is estimated at
850m based on sub-surface information. It includes 500m thick lower member and
350m thick upper member.
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Based on regional exploration carried out by MECL in this area it is felt that the
Barakar Formation can be sub-divided into three distinct groups/packets. The upper
packet consists mainly of thinner units of fine to medium grained sandstones with
bands of shale and its variants and contains 14 locally persistent coal seams (seam
XIX to VI). The middle packet is mostly a sandstone unit of varying grain sizes and is
completely devoid of any coal seam. The lower packet is typically arenaceous in
nature and also contains a good number of coal seams.
Kamthi Formation (Upper Permian to Lower Triassic):
The rocks of Kamthi Formation are well exposed at higher contours of the flat
topped hills. They not only occur in the intervening area between Mand valley and
Hasdo-Arand on one side and the Raigarh coalfield on the other, but also occur as
irregular patches along the axial region of the Mand valley. It is represented
dominantly by coarse, friable, porous, and brownish to red cross-bedded sandstone
and argillaceous beds. The nature of the contact between Kamthi and Barakar is
variable and is somewhat discordant and at places the Kamthi strata overlap the older
units.
Alluvium:
The Coalfield is entirely covered by alluvium. It consists mainly of clay, and with
subordinate amount of loose, fine grained sand. This zone generally varies from yellow
to brownish and orange yellow in color.
3.1.5 Intrusive:
The available data indicates that the West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block is not
affected by any igneous intrusion.
3.2 Regional Structure:
The Gondwana Coalfields of Peninsular India are found to be aligned along three
prominent linear belts coinciding more or less with the present day alignment of the
Damodar, Son- Mahanadi and Pranhita-Godavari rivers. Mand Raigarh Coalfield is in
the upper reaches of the Son-Mahanadi linear belt together with other coalfields like
Ib valley, Talcher etc.
As per the study of R.P Agarwal et.al during 1993 with the help of Remote
Sensing data, tectonically Son-Mahanadi Master basin is divided into three basins
with Son in the north, Mahanadi basin in the south and Hansdeo Arand Basin in the
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central part. These basins are separated by basement ridges of regional extent e.g.
Mahendragarh-Pratappur ridge separating Son Basin from Hansdeo Arand Basin and
Naughata ridge separating Hansdeo Arand Basin from Mahanadi Basin. The Son
Basin in turn is separated from the Vindhyan Basin by Malwa ridge. Basins are
surrounded by faults of great antiquity in the north as well as in the south and
themselves contain faults of Paleozoic and Mesozoic age.
The Mand-Raigarh Coalfield is an asymmetrical basin with an approximately NW-
SE axis. It is a part of Ib-Mand-Korba master basin lying within the Mahanadi graben. It
displays a typical half-graben configuration, with the southern boundary marked by a
major NW-SE zone of faulting coinciding with the trend of the Mahanadi graben and
the northern boundary not faulted over the major part. In the Mand valley proper, the
coal measures lying between Kharsia and Dharamjaygarh display a broad synclinal
structure with its axis running just south of Sithra. The northern part of Mand river
basin is exposed towards north in Sithra-Dharamjaygarh area where the Barakar beds
are found to strike broadly in NW-SE direction. The beds dip at low angle: 5°-7°
towards south west. In the southern limb, the strike is approximately NW-SE with minor
variations and the beds dip towards north east.
The other structural element in this basin belt comprises normal gravity faults.
The available surface and sub-surface data indicate that the area lying on both sides of
Mand River is traversed by a number of sub-parallel faults of considerable linear
extent, though the surface expressions of faults are very limited or entirely lacking.
Two sets of faults trending WNW-ESE to NW-SE and N-S are observed. The former
generally has down throws against the dip i.e. towards the north while the latter has
easterly throw. Amount of throw varies from 10m to 150m.
3.3 General Geology of the block:
3.3.1 Location:
The West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block forms a part of the Mand-Raigarh Coal
field, Korba district in the state of Chhattisgarh. It spans over an area of 14.70 Sq.km
between,
Latitude 21°45’00” – 22°42’00” North.
Longitude 83°01’00” – 83°44’00” East.
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1:50,000).
3.3.2 Geological Succession:
The area under consideration is mostly covered with thick soil in flat areas. The
major nalas and small streamlets are characterized by loose, running sand. Rocks
belonging to Kamthi Formation are well exposed at higher contours towards western
and south western part of the block. Exposures of massive Barakar sandstone are seen
along the forest roads connecting villages within the Block and nalas. The
Stratigraphic succession as established in the West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block from
the subsurface exploration and surface geological mapping is furnished in Table 3.2
below.
Table 3.2
Geological Succession of the block
Age Formation Thickness Lithology
(m)
Recent Soil 2 - 20 Soil & sandy soil
& Alluvium
Lower Triassic to Kamthi 20-40 Coarse ferruginous sandstone, pebbly
Upper Permian sandstone & conglomerate.
Lower Permian Barakar >450 Sandstone of varying grain sizes, shale,
alternate shale and sandstone, carb shale,
sandy shale and coal seams.
3.3.3 Description of Formation:

 Barakar Formation (Middle to lower Permian):
As indicated in the stratigraphic succession of the Block, Kamthi and Barakar
formations are occurring in the Block for a maximum thickness of more than 450m.
The Barakar formation in this Block consists of course and fine to medium grained
sandstone, grey shale, carbonaceous shale, alternate shale and sandstone and thick inter-
banded coal seams. The sandstones are feldspathic and kaolinised in the weathered
zone. The sandstone is mostly coarse in nature throughout the block. The partings
between seam XVI and Seam XII are arenaceous in nature where as the partings
between Seam XII and Seam VI comprises both argillaceous and arenaceous sediments.
Partings between seam VI and Seam III are mostly feldspathic kaolinised sandstone and
is observed throughout the study area. Seam III and IV are interbanded
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and interparted. Due to their behavior, seam III & IV have been split into Seam III Top,
Seam III Bottom, Seam IV Top and Seam IV Bottom.
 Kamthi Formation (Upper Permian to Lower Triassic):
As indicated in the stratigraphic succession of the Block, Kamthi and Barakar
formations are occurring in the Block for a maximum thickness of more than 450m.
Most of the reddish and pinkish exposures of friable sandstone forming small hillocks
generally belong to Kamthi formation.
 Alluvium:
The weathered mantle generally comprises of soil on the surface, followed by sub
soil and weathered rock below it. The weathered mantle is generally from 15-20m in
the in crop zone.
As stated earlier, the entire block is mostly capped with thick cover of soil and sub
soil. The soil is generally grey to dark grey in color and the typical characteristic of
this soil is the high clay content. The soil represents gently undulating landscape with
the cultivated paddy low islands.
3.3.4 Sequence of Coal seams:
Table 3.3
Sequence of coal seams
Generalized Number of
Seam Thickness Range (m)
Thickness borehole
Name
L12 0.29 MMPA71 1.25 MMPA34 0.00 - 0.50 7
PARTING 10.39 MMPA157 15.22 MMPA92 -
XVI 0.20 MMPA97 2.11 MMPA121 1.21 - 3.00 27
XV 0.15 MMPA58 1.93 MMPA43 1.21 - 3.00 60
XIVA 0.09 MMPA34 2.40 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 82
PARTING 3.40 MMPANC140 17.64 MMPA121 -
XIV 0.14 MMPA143 2.49 MNPS156 1.21 - 3.00 115
XIII 0.24 MMPA156 5.79 MMPA83 3.01 - 6.00 162
XIIA 0.15 MNPS141 1.90 MMPANC28 0.51 - 1.00 160
XII 0.16 MNPS141 5.31 MMPA04 3.01 - 6.00 167
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Thickness borehole
Name
XI 0.21 MMPA51 1.98 MMPA59 0.51 - 1.00 161
PARTING 4.20 MMPA51 21.40 MMPANC28 -
X 0.27 MMPA131 5.00 MMPANC28 1.21 - 3.00 167
L10 0.14 MMPA96 2.33 MMPA92 0.00 - 0.50 24
IX 0.09 MMPA113 3.10 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 90
L9 0.08 MMPA155 0.72 MMPA47 0.00 - 0.50 13
VIIIT 0.10 MMPA106 4.71 MMPA85 0.00 - 0.50 144
VIIT 0.09 MMPA156 1.38 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 148
VIIB 0.05 MMPA03 2.60 MMPANC14 0.00 - 0.50 159
VIT 0.10 MMPA71 1.20 MMPANC112 0.00 - 0.50 103
VIB 0.08 MNPS151 2.65 MMPA02 0.51 - 1.00 158
VB 0.05 MMPA15 0.63 MMPA151 0.00 - 0.50 5
VA 0.09 MMPA118 0.70 MMPANC08 0.00 - 0.50 81
V 0.10 MMPA34 1.34 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 110
PARTING 4.28 MMPA85 20.27 MNPS139 -
L6 0.14 MMPA92 1.78 MNPS139 0.00 - 0.50 81
PARTING 0.79 MNPS139 14.91 MMPA151 -
IVT 0.53 MNPS130 4.29 MMPA153 3.01 - 6.00 167
PARTING 0.41 MNPS153 19.40 MMPA84 -
IVB 0.06 MMPA49 3.25 MMPA02 1.21 - 3.00 149
PARTING 12.80 MMPANC140 38.92 MNPS153 -
IIIA 0.05 MNPS127 2.00 MMPANC129 0.51 - 1.00 129
III 3.62 MMPA38 10.10 MMPA149 6.01 -9.00 163
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3.3.5 In-crop of seams:

Table 3.4
In-crop of coal seams
Borehole No. Seam Intersected Part thickness (m)
MMPA53 XVI 0.90

MMPA67 XVI 0.40
MMPA78 XVI 0.90
MMPA86 XVI 0.65
MMPA91 XVI 0.38
MMPA97 XVI 0.20
MMPA110 XVI 0.53
MMPA58 XV 0.15
MMPA64 XV 0.56
MMPA66 XV 0.15
MMPA69 XV 0.35
MMPA73 XV 0.37
MMPA79 XV 0.85
MMPANC17 XV 0.70
MMPANC142 XV 0.60
MMPA146 XIVA 0.22
MMPANC140 XIVA 0.60
MMPA102 XIV 0.69
MMPA149 XIV 0.28
MMPANC22 XIV 1.10
MMPA156 XIII 0.24
MMPANC129 XIII 1.40
3.4 Geological Structure

3.4.1 General
Structural interpretation of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block is mostly based on
subsurface and surface data obtained during the course of regional exploration. The
data available from the adjoining areas have also been utilized.
In order to study the structural set up of the West of Basin Phatehpur A Block and
the behavior of the coal seams, floor contour plans of 15 co-relatable Seams namely
XVI, XV, XIV, XIII, XII, XI, X, IX, VIII,VII,VI, V, IVT, IVB and III have been
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prepared and furnished in Plate Nos. VII. However, in a totality altogether 32 number
of coal horizons are identified inclusive of 9 numbers of local seams. No split
behavior is being observed for any of the coal seams.
3.4.2 Strike & Dip:
A study of the floor contour plans reveals that the strike of the coal bearing strata
in the Block is generally NE to SW, which is slightly rolling and shows local
undulations and flattening at a few places and dipping southerly at an amount varying
from 3°-6°.
3.4.3 Pattern of Faulting:
The block has a simple geological structure and is mostly undisturbed except in
the north eastern part where three main faults F1-F1, F2-F2 and F3-F3 occurs.
3.4.4 Descriptions of faults:

Table 3.5
Description of faults
Fault Type Throw
No. Location of fault of fault Trend Direction Amount Evidences
The fault is
located in the East
of MMPA119,
MMPA132,
MMPANC16,
MMPA52,
MMPA114,
MMPANC21 & Based on the level
Oblique North
F1 MMPA125 and NW-SE 0-15 m difference of floor
fault Easterly
West of contour values.
MNPS139,
MMPA01A,
MMPA12,
MMPA139,
MMPA57 &
MNPS153
The fault is
located in the East Based on the level
Oblique
F2 of MMPA38, N-S Westerly 0-15 m difference of floor
fault
MMPA143 and contour values.
West of MMPA49
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The fault is
located in the East Based on the level
of MMPA149, difference of floor
MMPANC29, contour values.
MMPA133, Encountered in Bh
MMPA24, Oblique South no MMPANC140
F3 MMPANC142 NW-SE 30-40 m
fault westerly where omitting
and West of seam III and Bh no
MMPA38, MMPA151 where
MMPA151, omitting seam IVT,
MMPA143, IVB.
MMPANC28
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DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAMS

4.0 General Descriptions:
Altogether 27 numbers of coal seams have been deciphered during the current phase of
exploration program, all of which belongs to Barakar Formation. The seams are named from
seam III to Seam L12 in ascending order. Seam III being the oldest seam encountered within the
studied Block. In a totality, 5 numbers of local coal seams are identified within the study area out
of which L6 has been intersected in 80 boreholes, but is not prominent in nature and did not
attain average workable thickness.
The younger packet of seams viz. seam XVI, XV, XIVA, XIV are in-cropping within the block.
While observing the Geological Model of the Block, it has been found that, part of Seam XIII
has been in-cropping within the block and acts as an outlier due to relatively low surface contour
level in the north western part of the block although there are four local seams (L12, L10, L9 &
L6) are also developed which are not very consistent throughout the block except L6. Band by
Band analysis has been done for all the combustible bands as identified during visual logging.
Based on band by band analysis results, Seam Overall proximate (on 60% RH and 40ºC) advices
were prepared for BCS, I30& I100 samples. Based on the depth of occurrence, up to Seam VI
Bottom has been considered for opencast mine while the lower packet has been considered as
underground property.
General Descriptions:
4.1.1 Coal seams:
The coal and carbonaceous horizons have been differentiated from each other on the basis of
moisture and ash contents as applicable in high moisture non-coking coal. Ash plus moisture
values, considered for different constituents of coal, are as follows:
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Table 4.1
General Description
Lithology Ash + Moisture
Coal Up to 40.0 %
Shaly coal > 40.0% up to ≤ 55.0%
Carbonaceous Shale Low >55.0% up to ≤ 65.0%
Carbonaceous Shale High / (Combustible bands) > 65.0% up to ≤ 75.0%
Non-combustible Band/Obvious Dirt Bands More than 75.0%
To delineate coal seams and carbonaceous horizons following points are considered:
i. Shaly coal and carbonaceous shale Low occurring at the roof and floor of the seam have
been included within the coal seam.
ii. The Carbonaceous shale High or the obvious band occurring immediately below the roof
and above the floor has been considered as a part of the seam only when the thickness of the
band is less than or equal to that of coal, shaly coal or Carbonaceous shale Low overlying and/or
underlying it.
iii. The Carbonaceous shale High and the obvious dirt bands exceeding 1.00 m. and 0.30m
thickness respectively have been excluded from I100 and I30 samples
Respectively for the purpose of quality assessment and reserve estimation.

iv. The split sections have been delineated as separate seams only where the intervening
parting attains a thickness greater than 1.00 meter and has a reasonable lateral persistency.
However in certain cases the split sections having intervening parting more than 1.00m has not
been considered as separate seam considering the data of the surrounding boreholes. Similarly in
certain cases the consecutive correlatable seam/sections have less than 1.0m parting in between,
but considering the surrounding data and the block geology those seams have been considered as
split seam for all other calculation and consideration.
v. The minimum workable thickness of coal zone has been taken as 1.00 m in the open cast
part (Seam-L12 to Seam-VIB) and 0.90 m in underground sector (Seam-VB to Seam-III).
Thickness class distribution for both underground and opencast sector has shown in the table
below.
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Table 4.2
Thickness Class Distribution Chart
Opencast Sector
0.00 0.50 T0
0.51 1.00 T1
1.01 1.20 T2
1.21 3.00 T3
3.01 6.00 T4
6.01 9.00 T5
9.01 >9.00 T6
Underground Sector
0.00 0.50 T0
0.50 0.90 T1
0.91 1.20 T2
1.21 3.00 T3
3.01 6.00 T4
6.01 9.00 T5
9.01 >9.00 T6
4.1.2 Dirt bands:

The lithounit, which contains the Ash%+Mois% value from more than 65% up to 75% is
considered as combustible (carbonaceous shale high) band and the lithounits which contain Ash%
+Mois% value more than 75% are considered as non-combustible bands (grey shale, sandy shale,
alternate bands of shale and sandstone, sandstone etc). Combustible or non-combustible lithounits
occurring within the seam are considered as in-seam dirt bands. Exclusion or inclusion of these
bands is dependent on thickness of such bands either as single unit or as cluster of units. The dirt
band details of the coal seams in Phatehpur-A Block has been generated electronically and
concluded logically for above 1m bands. The coal samples were initially analyzed for moisture%
and ash% for each band, i.e., band by band analysis.
4.1.3 Coal analysis:
The economic importance of a mineral deposit depends on its market value based on seam
potentiality as well as quality. To evaluate the quality of coal, borehole coal samples were
analyzed to different standard tests at chemical laboratories (CIMFR, Bilaspur and Nagpur). The
coal samples were initially analyzed for moisture% and ash% for each coal sample. Based on
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their band by band results, seam overall and special tests for the selected samples have been
carried out as follows:
 Proximate Analysis on 60% RH and 40˚C for both BCS (barring carbonaceous shale) and
I100 (including all dirt bands up to 1m thickness) samples and determination of Gross
Calorific Value(GCV);
 Determination of Phosphorus, Carbonate and Sulphur distribution;
 Ultimate Analysis for BCS samples;
 Ash Fusion Temperature Range (AFT) for I100 samples;
 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) (HGI) & Ash analysis for I100 samples
4.1.4 Data Processing:
4.1.4.1 Lithologs, seam structures and quality statements:
The roof and floor of all coal seams were determined on the basis of band analysis data and their
seam structures. The detailed litholog of all bore holes were validated and processed through
Minex, the graphic logs on the basis of band by band data on R.F. 1:500 were made through
MINEX and plotted through CAD software.
4.1.4.2 Considerations for Data processing:

For evaluation of grades of coal seams, only determined Gross Calorific Values (GCV) has been
considered initially. However, it has been observed that either distribution or numbers of samples
are very poor or less to generate the respective quality grids to depict the overall grade of each
seam. Computed data were used in strategic points for the purpose of this draft Geological
Report. A statistical analysis is in progress to validate the computed data in comparison with the
determined values. The statistical model will be presented at the level of FGR based on which
final quality grids will be generated. While computing effective thickness and grade of coal
seams, following considerations have been made:
Roof and floor of coal seams have been fixed on the basis of band by band analysis results
eliminating dirt-bands on 1:1 proportion method. In case of not analyzed insignificant coal seams
on visual logging, roof and floor of a particular seam has also been selected by eliminating
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visually logged dirt bands on 1:1 proportion method and after matching the thickness of the seam
with the surrounding boreholes, where band by band analysis data are available. In certain cases,
analyzed carbonaceous shale bands containing overall ash + moisture close to 55% are also
considered as part of coal seam depending upon regional behavior of the seam around the
borehole.
BCS Thickness-It is the cumulative thickness of all the coal, shaly coal and carbonaceous shale
low.
I100 Thickness – It is the cumulative thickness of all the coal, shaly coal and carbonaceous shale
low sections along with the thickness of all dirt bands (both combustible and noncombustible)
greater than 0.30m and less than 1m in thickness present within the seam.
I30 Thickness – It is the cumulative thickness of all the coal, shaly coal and carbonaceous shale
low sections along with the thickness of all dirt bands (both combustible and noncombustible) up
to 0.30m in thickness present within the seam.
In case the individual seam is not developed and/or converted to complete Carbonaceous shale
high, then half way influence zone around those boreholes and the surrounding boreholes has
been drawn and marked as zone of non-development/deterioration.
4.1.4.3 M100 CALCULATION Moisture Content on Pure Coal Basis:
M100 value of a particular coal seam was calculated from seam overall proximate analysis on 60%
RH and 40oC data of that particular seam of all boreholes, by using following formula: -
M*100
M100 = =M
100 - (1.1* A + M)
Where M = Moisture % and A = Ash %, determined on 60% RH and 40oC as per IS 1350, Part I,
1984.
The seam-wise Average M100 values are given at Table 4.2.

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Table 4.3
Seam-wise Average M100 Value in Phatehpur-A Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
SEAM M100
L12 18.33
XVI 16.92
XV 15.62
XIVA 19.84
XIV 17.06
XIII 15.86
XIIA 17.01
XII 17.72
XI 15.57
X 15.30
L10 14.83
IX 15.01
L9 13.22
VIIIT 19.96
VIIIB 21.30
VIIT 16.91
VIIB 20.21
VIT 15.86
VIB 15.57
VB --
VA 12.63
V 13.92
L6 16.61
IVT 14.74
IVB 15.48
IIIA 12.22
III 10.96
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OVERALL CALCULATION
Weighted average of moisture and ash contents of the coal seam from band by band analysis (as
available on air dried basis) were calculated as follows:
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∑ (Weight x Moisture %)
Average Moisture% =---------------------------------------= M
∑ Weight
∑ (Weight x Ash %)
Average Ash% =--------------------------------------= A
∑ Weight
Where moisture%, ash% and weight were of determined band by band proximate analysis as per
IS 1350, Part I, 1984.
CONVERSION OF CALCULATED OVERALL TO EQUILIBRIATED OVERALL
If weighted average moisture and ash contents on air-dried basis as obtained above are M and A
respectively.
Then, Mineral Matter = 1.1 x A = MM

And Pure coal = 100 - (1.1 x A + M) = PC
On dry basis (i.e., 100 – M),
MM
Mineral Matter % =-----------------x 100 = a
100 - M
PC
Pure coal % =--------------x 100 = b
100 - M
The seam-wise Average Mineral Matter % and Average Pure Coal % value are given at Table
4.5.
Since 100 gram of pure coal is associated with M100 gram of moisture, hence, b gram of pure coal
is associated with
Moisture = M100*b =c
100
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Thus 100 gram of dry coal on equilibrated basis is associated with c gram of moisture. Hence,
after equilibration, this 100 gram of dry coal increases to a weight of (100 + c) gram.
Then on percentage basis, the analyses on equilibrated condition are
c
P60 Moisture =-------------------100
100 + c
a
And P60 Mineral Matter =-----------------x 100 = d
100 + c
So, P60 Ash = d/1.1
Table 4.4
Seam-wise Average P60 Moisture, P60 Mineral Matter and P60 Ash Value In
P60 Mineral
P60 Moisture P60 Ash
Seam name matter
L12 12.06 50.59 45.99
XVI 9.89 31.63 28.75
XV 7.77 42.49 38.63
XIVA 11.05 33.26 30.23
XIV 9.86 32.36 29.42
XIII 9.00 34.23 31.11
XIIA 9.09 37.50 34.09
XII 6.56 56.44 51.31
XI 6.84 49.23 44.76
X 7.56 43.06 39.15
L10 6.77 47.55 43.22
IX 7.48 43.92 39.92
L9 4.25 63.63 57.85
VIIIT 9.11 45.33 41.21
VIIIB 9.00 49.76 45.24
VIIT 7.45 49.14 44.67
VIIB 8.57 48.36 43.96
VIT 6.60 55.39 50.36
VIB 5.40 60.40 54.91
VA 8.36 28.43 25.84
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P60 Mineral
P60 Moisture P60 Ash
Seam name matter
V 6.53 46.39 42.17
L6 8.31 42.73 38.84
IVT 6.84 47.82 43.47
IVB 6.10 53.97 49.06
IIIA 5.06 54.01 49.10
III 6.26 33.57 30.52
CALORIFIC VALUE CALCULATION

Mazumdar's formula for high moisture coal has been used for calculation of Gross Calorific Value and
described below:
154 x {100 - (1.1 x A + M)} - 108 x M

Gross CV in kcal/kg = -
1.8
Where A = Ash% and M = Moisture % on equilibrated basis, determined as per IS 1350, Part I, 1984.
4.1.4.3 Base Plans for Seam Folios:

Geological data along with effective thickness and quality data of coal seams encountered in all
the boreholes inside the Block, along with some of adjoining boreholes have been processed and
utilized for interpretation of seam floors etc. of respective coal seams.
Sequence of Coal Seams:
The sequence of all coal seams and partings, prepared on the basis of sub-surface data obtained
through boreholes drilled within Phatehpur-A drilled by MAPL, is given in Seam Correlation
Chart (Annexure-III). Out of the persistent coal seams, three seams XVI, XV, XIV are occurred
as incrop in some bore holes in this block. The generalized seam sequence with
parting detail is given below in table no. 4.1:
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Table 4.5
Generalized Seam Sequence and Parting thickness for West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal
Block
Seam Name Thickness borehole
L12 0.29 MMPA71 1.25 MMPA34 0.10 - 0.50 7
XVI 0.20 MMPA97 2.11 MMPA121 1.21 - 3.00 27
XV 0.15 MMPA58 1.93 MMPA43 1.21 - 3.00 60
XIVA 0.09 MMPA34 2.40 MMPA83 0.10 - 0.50 82
XIV 0.14 MMPA143 2.49 MNPS156 1.21 - 3.00 115
XIII 0.24 MMPA156 5.79 MMPA83 3.01 - 6.00 162
XIIA 0.15 MNPS141 1.90 MMPANC28 0.51 - 1.00 160
XII 0.16 MNPS141 5.31 MMPA04 3.01 - 6.00 167
XI 0.21 MMPA51 1.98 MMPA59 0.51 - 1.00 161
X 0.27 MMPA131 5.00 MMPANC28 1.21 - 3.00 167

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L10 0.14 MMPA96 2.33 MMPA92 0.10- 0.50 24
IX 0.09 MMPA113 3.10 MMPA83 0.10- 0.50 90
L9 0.08 MMPA155 0.72 MMPA47 0.10- 0.50 13
VIIIT 0.10 MMPA106 4.71 MMPA85 0.10- 0.50 144
VIIIB 0.11 MMPA121 1.10 MMPANC20 0.10- 0.50 164
VIIT 0.09 MMPA156 1.38 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 148
VIIB 0.05 MMPA03 2.60 MMPANC14 0.10- 0.50 159
VIT 0.10 MMPA71 1.20 MMPANC112 0.10- 0.50 103
VIB 0.08 MNPS151 2.65 MMPA02 0.51 - 1.00 158
VB 0.05 MMPA15 0.63 MMPA151 0.10- 0.50 5
VA 0.09 MMPA118 0.70 MMPANC08 0.10- 0.50 81

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V 0.10 MMPA34 1.34 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 110
L6 0.14 MMPA92 1.78 MNPS139 0.10- 0.50 81
IVT 0.53 MNPS130 4.29 MMPA153 3.01 - 6.00 167
IVB 0.06 MMPA49 3.25 MMPA02 1.21 - 3.00 149
IIIA 0.05 MNPS127 2.00 MMPANC129 0.51 - 1.00 129
III 3.62 MMPA38 10.10 MMPA149 6.01 -9.00 163
4.2 Descriptions of Individual Coal Seams:
Based on the previous exploratory details and established seam correlation chart, seam
correlation has been done in this part of the basin for the ongoing exploration program.
Individual seams were identified and plotted on regular basis post completion of each borehole.
Seam L12 is found to be the younger most coal horizon in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block
whereas III is the oldest Seam. Seam XVI, however, is intersected only in 27 boreholes within
the Block. All the boreholes have been drilled up to Seam III, the bottom most target seam as
per work order, excepting only five which have been taken up to L-4, occurring below a major
parting from Seam III. Three most persistent seams, viz. Seam XVI, XV & XIV and XIVA are
found to in crop within this Block whereas rest of the seams have in cropped far north beyond
the Block boundary. Coal core samples were collected and advised for analysis for different
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quality parameters of each seam as per standard norm. Seam-wise detailed description regarding
quality of the coal seams are given, in descending order, in the following pages. Seam wise
details are described in tabular formats below:
4.2.1 Seam L12

4.2.1.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam L12 are furnished in this report
in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
Table 4.6
Reference
Sl.
No. Particular Annexure No. Plate No.
1 Descriptive Litholog IIA -
2 Correlation Chart III -
3 Details of Dirt Bands V -
4 Overall Quality VI -
5 Special Test VII -
6 Reserves XI -
7 OB, Parting etc. XII -
8 Graphic Litholog - IV
9 Seam Structures - IX A i
10 Correlation Diagram - V
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII A
12 Cross Section Plans - VI
13 OB / Parting Plan - XIII
14 Seam Folio Plan - XA
4.2.1.2 Status of Mining: The seam is not presently being mined.
4.2.1.3 Details of Borehole Intersections:

Table 4.7
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
1 No. of full seam intersection in boreholes 07
Nil
2 No. of incrop proving boreholes with part thickness
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
No. of boreholes with part thickness due to faulting / Nil

3
drilling difficulties / roof or floor deterioration
No. of boreholes where seam is totally omitted due to fault Nil

4
/ drilling difficulties
163
No. of boreholes where seam is not encountered due to
5
non-development (thinning out) of coal seams
6 No. of borehole not deepened to encounter the seam Nil
7 Total number of intersections 07
B. Depth of intersections
Sl no. Seam L12
21 MMPA34
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
106.06 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
C. Minimum and Maximum
312.09 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
371.99 MMPA93
2 Max (m)
4.2.1.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam L12 is intersected in 7 boreholes drilled in the

block. It is the top most seams occurring in the block and it occurs above seam XVI.
4.2.1.5 Parting Analysis: The seam is the top most seams in the sequence.
4.2.1.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.29 m (MMPA71) to
1.25 m (MMPA34).Thickness distribution of seam L12 is shown in the figure 4.1.
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Figure 4.1 Thickness distribution of Seam L12
4.2.1.7 Split Behavior: The seam is not splitted.

4.2.1.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in the Block in most of the area.
4.2.1.9 Roof & Floor: Details of immediate roof floor of seam L12.
Table 4.8
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam L12 Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
Seam no. of Stratum
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Carb Shale Sandstone Intercalation Siltstone Others
Shale Sandstone
Shale
L12 07 1 - - - 6 - - -
Roof
3 1 - - 2 - 1 -
Floor
4.2.1.10 Pyrolitisation: The seam is not affected by intrusive.

4.2.1.11 Dirt Bands: Details of dirt bands of seam L12 is given below.
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Table 4.9
Dirt Band details of Seam L12
Thickness Range of Combustible bands Non-combustible bands Total No. of bands
Analysed
Total Seam Thickness Thickness Thickness % dirt
Seam Seam No. % dirt No. % dirt No.
Type of Sample Thickness Thickness (m) range
bands
(m) range
bands
(m) range bands
Name
Min
Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Min. Max. . Min. Max. Min. Max.
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m)
BCS 0.29 1.25 0.29 1.25 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.24 0.24 82.76 19.20 1 1 0.24 0.24 82.76 19.20
L12 I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.1.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done for 07 numbers of
boreholes for this seam. The detail of analysis is given in table below.
Table 4.10
Range of Proximate Analysis
Seam Name L12
No. of Boreholes considered 07
Type of Samples BCS I30 I100
Range of Seam Min 0.29 0.32 -
Thickness (m) Max 1.25 0.32 -
Range of Analysed Min 0.29 0.32 -
Min 6.69 16.44 -
M%
Max 16.44 16.44 -
Range of
Proximat Min 32.49 45.23 -
e Analysis Ash%
Max 51.65 45.23 -
on 60%
RH & Min 22.20 - -
VM%
40oC Max 25.67 - -
Min 23.00 - -
FC%
Max 33.92 - -
Range of GCV in K. Min 1731 1906 -
Cal/kg Max 4290 1906 -
Min U.G U.G -
Range of Grade
Max G11 U.G -
4.2.1.13 Ultimate Analysis: Result is not received from laboratory.
4.2.1.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): Result is not received from laboratory.
4.2.1.15 Ash Fusion Range: Not determined for this seam.
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4.2.1.16 Ash Analysis: Not studied under this present investigation.

4.2.1.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic study has not been carried out for this seam.
4.2.1.18 GKLTC: Not required in present investigation.
4.2.1.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 7 borehole, no part thickness has
been recorded, the general thickness range is 0.00m-0.50m, grade varies from
UG to G11. Not potential for mining.
4.2.2 Seam XVI

4.2.2.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XVI are furnished in this
report in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
Table 4.11
Reference
Sl. Annexure
No. Particular No. Plate No.
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX B i
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII B
14 Seam Folio Plan - XB

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Table 4.12
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
07

3

4
147
5
Sl no. Seam XVI
19.21 MMPA86
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
119.29 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
296.78 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
382.03 MMPA83
2 Max (m)
4.2.2.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XVI is intersected in 27 boreholes drilled in the Block. It
occurs below L12 and above XV.
4.2.2.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XIV, with a parting ranging from
10.39m (MMPA157) to 15.22m (MMPA92).
4.2.2.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.20m (MMPA97) to 2.11m
(MMPA121). The Thickness Class distribution of the seam is shown in Fig.4.2.
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Figure 4.2 Thickness Distribution of Seam XVI

4.2.2.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in southern part of the Block. Incrop zone trending
towards east to west direction continuous in nature and the lateral extent of the incrop
is about 6.30 km and the incrop is not affected by any structural discontinuity such as
fault.
4.2.2.9 Roof & Floor: Details of immediate roof floor of seam XVI.
Table 4.13
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XVI Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XVI 26 4 - - - 22 - - -
Roof
- 5 - - 19 - 2 -
Floor

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4.2.2.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details of seam XVI is given below
Table 4.14
Dirt bands in Seam XVI
Total Seam Analysed Thickness % dirt
No. No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m)
(m)
BCS 0.62 1.70 0.62 1.70 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
XVI I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.2.12 Proximate Analysis: The details of proximate analysis of seam XVI is given
below.
Table 4.15
Seam Name XVI

Range of Seam Min 0.53 - 2.11
Thickness (m) Max 1.83 - 2.11
Range of Analysed Min 0.53 - 1.91
Min 7.96 - 8.62
M%
Max 11.72 - 8.62
Range of
Proximat Min 17.27 - 36.74
e Analysis Ash%
Max 40.44 - 36.74
on 60%
Min 23.16 - -
RH & VM%
40oC Max 28.47 - -
Min 30.58 - -
FC%
Max 36.85 - -
Range of GCV in Min 3581 - 3843
K. Cal/kg Max 5224 - 3843
Min G13 - G12
Range of Grade
Max G7 - G12

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4.2.2.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XVI is carried out
in 1 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XVI is given in the table below.
Table 4. 16
Range of HGI
Range of HGI
Seam Boreholes Type of
Name considered Samples Min Max
- -
I100
- -
- -
XVI 1 I30
- -
54 54
BCS
MMPA39 MMPA39
4.2.2.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion has not been done for this seam.
4.2.2.16 Ash Analysis: Ash analysis result of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 17
Range of Ash Analysis
Seam Name XVI
Boreholes considered 1
Type of Samples I30 I100 BCS
Min - - 60.020
SiO2%
Max - - 60.020
Min - - 26.810
Al2O3%
Max - - 26.810
Min - - 8.360
Fe2O3%
Max - - 8.360
Min - - 0.440
Range of CaO%
Ash Max - - 0.440
Analysis Min - - 0.880
MgO%
Max - - 0.880
Min - - 1.390
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.390
Min - - 1.310
K2O %
Max - - 1.310
Na2O Min - - 0.040
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Seam Name XVI

% Max - - 0.040
P2O5 Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.700
SO3 %
Max - - 0.700
4.2.2.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic analysis of seam XVI has been given below.
Table 4. 18
Petrographic studies seam XVI
Maceral composition Range
(volume %) No of Bhs :1
Thickness range : 1.53
Maceral composition (%) Maceral Composition (Vmmf
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 45 0.00 53.4 0.00
Liptinite (Exinite) %
Inertinite % 9.8 0.00 11.6 0.00
Mineral matter % 29.5 0.00 35 0.00
15.7 0.00
Mean Random Reflectance of 0.53%

vitrinite %
4.2.2.18 GKLTC: Not required in the present investigation.

4.2.2.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 27 boreholes, in which part thickness
has been recorded in 7 boreholes, the general thickness range is 1.21m-3.00m, grade
varies from G7 to G13. Not potential for mining.
4.2.3 Seam XV
4.2.3.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XV are
furnished in this report in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
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Table 4.19
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX C i to ii
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII C
14 Seam Folio Plan - XC

Table 4.20
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
08

3

4
110
5

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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Sl no. Seam XV
8.3 MMPANC17
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
126.8 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
278.69 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
386.31 MMPA73
2 Max (m)
4.2.3.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XV overlies seam XIVA and underlies seam XVI.
4.2.3.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XVI, with a parting ranging from 5.40
m (MMPA121) to 17.58m (MMPA34).
4.2.3.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.15 m (MMPA58) to 1.93 m
(MMPA43). Thickness class distribution of seam XV has shown in figure 4.3.
Figure 4.3 Thickness class distribution of seam XV

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4.2.3.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in southern part of the Block. Incrop zone trending
towards east to west but in the top right corner of the block the trend changes to NE-
SW the lateral extent of the incrop is about 7.70 km and the incrop is affected by fault
(F1).
4.2.3.9 Roof & Floor: Details of immediate roof floor of seam XV is given below.
Table 4.21
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XV Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XV 52 2 - - - 50 - - -
Roof
2 6 8 - 22 3 11 -
Floor
4.2.3.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details have been shown below.
Table 4.22
Dirt bands in Seam XV
Total Seam Analysed No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam Min
Type of Sample Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Name Min. Max. . Min. Max. Min. Max.
(m)
BCS 0.62 1.93 0.62 1.93 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.19 0.19 30.65 9.84 1 1 0.19 0.19 30.65 9.84
XV I30 0.93 0.93 0.93 0.93 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.3.12 Proximate Analysis: Analysis details have been given below.

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Table 4.23
Seam Name XV

Range of Seam Min 0.23 0.93 1.25
Thickness (m) Max 1.93 0.93 1.25
Range of Analysed Min 0.23 0.93 1.11
Min 6.13 6.58 7.63
M%
Max 10.04 6.58 7.63
Range of Min 23.38 49.11 39.54
Proximat Ash%
e Analysis Max 51.68 49.11 39.54
on 60% Min 19.41 20.22 -
RH & VM%
Max 26.04 20.22 -
40oC
Min 22.78 24.09 -
FC%
Max 34.60 24.09 -
Range of GCV in K. Min 2892 2896 3723
Cal/kg Max 4375 2896 3723
Min G15 G15 G12
Range of Grade
Max G10 G15 G12
4.2.3.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XV is carried out
in 1 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XV is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 24
Range of HGI
Seam Boreholes Type of Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
- -
XV 1 I30
- -
45 45
BCS
MMPA39 MMPA39
4.2.3.15 Ash Fusion Range: Not determined for this seam.

Table 4.25
Ash Fusion Analysis of Seam XV
DEPTH ASH FUSION RANGE TEST
SEAM
THICKNESS SEAM
BH. NO. FROM TO IDT ST HT FT
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA039 45.41 46.94 1.53 XV ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 35.10 36.03 0.93 XV ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450

MNPS127 29.85 31.64 1.79 XV > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
4.2.3.16 Ash Analysis: Ash analysis result of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 26
Seam Name XV
Min - - 63.700
SiO2%
Max - - 63.700
Min - - 27.130
Range of Al2O3%
Max - - 27.130
Ash
Min - - 4.360
Analysis Fe2O3%
Max - - 4.360
Min - - 0.390
CaO%
Max - - 0.390
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Seam Name XV
Min - - 0.860
MgO%
Max - - 0.860
Min - - 1.440
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.440
Min - - 1.310
K2O %
Max - - 1.310
Min - - 0.040
Na2O %
Max - - 0.040
Min - - 0.040
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.040
Min - - 0.730
SO3 %
Max - - 0.730
4.2.3.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic studies of seam XV is given

below.
Table 4. 27
Petrographic studies seam XV
Thickness range : 1.53 m
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 43 0.00 54.6 0.00
Inertinite % 4 0.00 5.1 0.00
Mineral matter % 31.7 0.00 40.3 0.00
21.3 0.00

vitrinite %

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4.2.3.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 60 boreholes, part thickness has been
recorded in 8 boreholes, the general thickness range is 1.21m-3.00m, grade varies
from G10 to G15. Potential for open cast mining.
4.2.4 Seam XIVA

4.2.4.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XIVA are furnished in
this report in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
Table 4.28
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX D i
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII D
14 Seam Folio Plan - XD
Table 4.29
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

02
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
92
No. of boreholes where seam is not encountered due
5
to non-development (thinning out) of coal seams
Sl no. Seam XIVA
8 MMPANC140
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
145.5 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
264.58 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
368.74 MMPA73
2 Max (m)
4.2.4.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XIVA is intersected in 82 boreholes drilled in the block. It
occurs below XV and above XIV.
4.2.4.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XV, with maximum parting of 6.86 m
(MMPA153) to 19.27 m (MMPA84).
(MMPA83). Thickness class distribution of this seam has shown in figure 4.4
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Figure 4.4 Thickness class distribution of seam XIVA

4.2.4.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in central part of the Block. Incrop zone trending
towards east to west but in the northern part of the block the trend changes to NE-SW the lateral
extent of the incrop is about 5.90 km and the incrop is not continuous and affected by fault (F1).
4.2.4.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate roof floor of the seam XIVA is given below.
Table 4.30
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XIVA Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XIVA 66 - 49 - - 17 - - -
Roof
- 9 9 - 39 - 9 -
Floor
4.2.4.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details of the seam XIVA is given below.
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Table 4.31
Dirt Bands in Seam XIVA
Total Seam Analysed No.
Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.25 0.58 0.25 0.50 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.11 0.11 44.00 22.00
XIVA I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.4.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis Seam XIVA is given in
table below.
Table 4.32
Seam Name XIVA

Range of Seam Min 0.25 - -
Thickness (m) Max 0.58 - -
Range of Analysed Min 0.25 - -
Min 7.17 - -
M%
Max 12.32 - -
Min 23.24 - -
Range of Ash%
Max 46.25 - -
Proximat
e Analysis Min 20.71 - -
VM%
on 60% Max 26.51 - -
RH &
Min 24.40 - -
40oC
FC%
Max 36.47 - -
Range of GCV in K. Min 3039 - -

Cal/kg Max 4574 - -
Min G15 - -
Range of Grade
Max G10 - -
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4.2.4.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XIVA is carried
out in 1 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XIVA is given in the table below.
Table 4. 33
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
- -
XIVA 1 I30
- -
46 46
BCS
MMPA39 MMPA39
4.2.4.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis for this seam has not been carried out.
4.2.4.16 Ash Analysis: Range of Ash Analysis of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 34
Seam Name XIVA
Min - - 57.870
SiO2%
Max - - 60.710
Min - - 26.930
Al2O3%
Max - - 27.360
Min - - 9.200
Fe2O3%
Range Max - - 7.050
of Ash CaO% Min - - 0.340
Analysis Max - - 0.410
Min - - 1.020
MgO%
Max - - 1.050
Min - - 1.240
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.340
K2O % Min - - 1.970
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Seam Name XIVA

Max - - 1.970
Na2O Min - - 0.070
% Max - - 0.100
P2O5 Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.060
Min - - 0.580
SO3 %
Max - - 0.680
4.2.4.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam XIVA is given

below.
Table 4. 35
Petrographic studies seam XIVA
Maceral composition (volume Range
%) No of Bhs :1
Maceral composition (%) Maceral Composition (Vmmf %)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 62.4 0.00 78.4 0.00
Inertinite % 10 0.00 12.6 0.00
Mineral matter % 7.2 0.00 9 0.00
20.4 0.00

vitrinite %

4.2.4.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 82 boreholes, part thickness has
been recorded in 2 boreholes, the general thickness range is 0.10m-0.50m, grade
varies from G10 to G15. Not potential for mining.
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4.2.5 Seam XIV

4.2.5.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XIV are furnished in
this report in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
Table 4.36
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX E i to iv
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII E
14 Seam Folio Plan - XE

Table 4.37
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
03

3

4
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
55
5
Sl no. Seam XIV
12 MMPANC140
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
163.52 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
246.71 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
353.86 MMPANC117
2 Max (m)
4.2.5.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XIV is intersected in 115 boreholes drilled in the block. It
occurs below XIVA and above XIII.
4.2.5.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs with maximum parting ranging between 3.40 m
(MMPANC140) to 17.64 m (MMPA121).
(MNPS156). Thickness class distribution of seam XIV is given below.
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Figure 4.5 Thickness class distribution of seam XIV

4.2.5.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in central part of the Block. Incrop zone trending
towards east to west but in the top right corner of the block the trend changes to NE-
SW the lateral extent of the incrop is about 4.98 km and the incrop is not continuous
and affected by fault (F1).
4.2.5.9 Roof & Floor: Floor is generally shaly sandstone, shale; coarse grained sandstone forms
the immediate roof.
Table 4.38
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XIV Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XIV 93 - 4 4 - 77 2 4 2
Roof
9 6 22 - 47 - 9 -
Floor
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4.2.5.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details of the seam are given below.
Table 4.39
Dirt Bands in Seam XIV
No. No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.55 2.10 0.55 2.10 1 1 0.10 0.15 18.18 7.14 1 1 0.16 0.80 29.09 38.10 1 1 0.10 0.80 18.18 38.10
XIV I30 1.54 1.74 1.54 1.74 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.5.12 Proximate Analysis: The details of proximate analysis of this seam have been
given below.
Table 4.40
Seam Name XIV
Min 7.48 8.70 8.51
M%
Max 12.58 9.01 9.54
Range of Min 17.54 29.49 31.41
Proximat Ash%
e Analysis Max 43.08 31.86 37.85
on 60% Min 25.24 26.68 -
VM%
RH & Max 30.06 32.39 -
40oC Min 28.42 29.11 -
FC%
Max 38.69 32.76 -
Range of GCV in Min 3385 4184 3755
K. Cal/kg Max 5193 4277 4211
Min G14 G11 G12
Range of Grade
Max G8 G11 G11
4.2.5.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XIV is carried out
in 4 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XIV is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 41
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
36 88
XIV 4 I30 MMPA63 MMPA36
36 70
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA36
4.2.5.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test is determined for this seam and the details is
given below.
Table 4.42
Ash Fusion Range of seam XIV
DEPTH ASH FUSION RANGE TEST
SEAM
FROM TO THICKNESS SEAM IDT ST HT FT
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA036 17.71 19.08 1.37 XIV ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA 039 76.02 78.12 2.1 XIV ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA090 60.82 62.53 1.71 XIV ¯ 1315 1326 1331
MNPS127 59.53 61.32 1.79 XIV > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
Table 4. 43
Seam Name XIV
Min 51.400 - 57.470
SiO2%
Range of Max 62.140 - 57.470
Ash Min 24.960 - 26.850
Al2O3%
Analysis Max 29.370 - 26.850
Fe2O3% Min 3.650 - 10.750
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Seam Name XIV

Max 19.570 - 10.750
Min 0.350 - 0.330
CaO%
Max 0.360 - 0.330
Min 0.680 - 0.820
MgO%
Max 0.810 - 0.820
Min 1.180 - 1.310
TiO2 %
Max 1.430 - 1.310
Min 1.150 - 1.670
K2O %
Max 1.450 - 1.670
Na2O Min 0.060 - 0.070
% Max 0.070 - 0.070
P2O5 Min 0.050 - 0.050
% Max 0.100 - 0.050
Min 0.480 - 0.680
SO3 %
Max 0.660 - 0.680
4.2.5.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam XIV has been
given below.
Table 4. 44
Petrographic studies seam XIV
Thickness range : 1.35 to 2.10 m
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 56.1 57.3 68 69.20
Inertinite % 6.5 10.10 7.7 12.4
Mineral matter % 14.9 20.50 18.4 24.30
15.70 18.90

vitrinite %
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4.2.5.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 115 borehole, part thickness has
been recorded in 3 boreholes, the general thickness range is 1.21m-3.00m, grade
varies from G8 to G14. Potential for open cast mining.
4.2.6 Seam XIII

4.2.6.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XIII are furnished in this
Table 4.45
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX F i to viii
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII F
14 Seam Folio Plan - XF
Table 4.46
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
2 No. of incrop proving boreholes with part thickness 2
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
3
4
No. of boreholes where seam is not encountered due to 08
5
Sl no. Seam XIII
8.00 MMPANC129
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
184.54 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
223.45 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
354.36 MMPA05
2 Max (m)
4.2.6.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XIII is intersected in 162 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below XIV and above XII.
4.2.6.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XIV, with a parting ranging from
11.35 m (MMPA143) to 25.79 m (MMPA48).
4.2.6.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.24 m (MMPA156) to 5.79
m (MMPA83). Thickness class distribution of seam XIII is given below.
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Figure 4.6 Thickness class distribution of seam XIII

4.2.6.8 Incrop Zone: The seam incrop is in north eastern and north western parts of the
Block. Incrop zone trending towards east to west but in the north western part of the
block the trend changes to E-W in the north eastern part of the block. This incrop is
not continuous and its lateral extent is about 4.98 km and the incrop is affected by
fault (F1).
4.2.6.9 Roof & Floor: Detail lithology of seam XIII of immediate roof floor is given below.
Table 4.47
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XIII Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XIII 124 5 2 4 - 113 - - -
Roof
2 20 43 - 38 2 19 -
Floor
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4.2.6.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details of this seam have been given below.
Table 4.48
Dirt Bands in Seam XIII
Total Seam Analysed No.Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 1.46 5.22 1.46 5.13 1 2 0.20 0.80 13.70 15.59 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 2 0.20 0.80 13.70 15.59
XIII I30 3.17 4.74 3.17 4.74 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 4.16 5.22 4.16 5.22 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.2.6.12 Proximate Analysis: The detail of proximate analysis of seam XIII is given in table
below.
Table 4.49
Seam Name XIII

Range of Analysed Thickness Min 0.24 4.19 3.26
(m) Max 5.13 4.74 5.79
Min 6.85 8.41 8.32
M%
Max 11.26 9.27 9.93
Min 23.12 29.06 24.97
Range of Ash%
Proximate Analysis Max 49.11 32.50 35.67
on 60% RH & Min 19.80 24.60 25.04
40oC VM%
Max 28.59 28.10 25.04
Min 24.24 31.79 35.38
FC%
Max 36.90 34.78 35.38
Min 3215 4177 3988
Range of GCV in K. Cal/kg
Max 4894 4444 4760
Min G14 G11 G12
Range of Grade
Max G9 G10 G9
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4.2.6.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XIII is carried out in 6
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XIII is given in the table below
Table 4. 50
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
35 35
XIII 6 I30
MMPA69 MMPA69
33 68
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA52
4.2.6.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test is determined for this seam is in 3 boreholes and
the details are provided below.
Table 4.51
Ash Fusion Range of Seam XIII
DEPTH SEAM ASH FUSION RANGE TEST
SEAM
BH. NO. FROM TO THICKNESS IDT ST HT FT
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C
MMPA039 97.7 102.02 4.32 XIII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA069 73.9 78.18 4.28 XIII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MNPS127 82.06 86.34 4.26 XIII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS127 82.06 86.34 4.28 XIII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS130 26.17 30.85 4.68 XIII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
Table 4. 52
Seam Name XIII
Range Min - - 57.800
SiO2%
of Ash Max - - 61.850
Analysis Al2O3% Min - - 26.100
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Seam Name XIII

Max - - 27.070
Min - - 6.520
Fe2O3%
Max - - 11.720
Min - - 0.280
CaO%
Max - - 0.320
Min - - 0.660
MgO%
Max - - 0.750
Min - - 1.460
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.580
Min - - 1.030
K2O %
Max - - 1.150
Na2O Min - - 0.040
% Max - - 0.080
P2O5 Min - - 0.040
% Max - - 0.040
Min - - 0.590
SO3 %
Max - - 0.720
4.2.6.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam XIII is given below.
Table 4. 53
Petrographic studies seam XIII
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 57.70 57.90 67.20 71
Inertinite % 7.20 11.20 8.80 13.10
Mineral matter % 16.40 16.90 19.70 20.10
14.20 18.5

vitrinite %
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4.2.6.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 162 borehole, part thickness has been
recorded in 2boreholes, the general thickness range is 3.01m-6.00m, grade varies
from G9 to G14. Good potential for open cast mining.
4.2.7 Seam XIIA

4.2.7.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XIIA are furnished in this
Table 4.54
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX G i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII G
14 Seam Folio Plan - XG
Table 4.55
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
10
5
Sl no. Seam XIIA
15.1 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
196.67 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
212.87 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
350.09 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.7.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XIIA is intersected in total 160 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below XIII and above XII.
4.2.7.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XIII, with a parting ranging from
4.76 m (MMPA120) to 10.97m (MMPA58).
4.2.7.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.15 m (MNPS141) to 1.90
m (MMPANC28). Thickness class distribution of seam XIIA is given below.
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Figure 4.7 Thickness class distribution of seam XIIA

4.2.7.8 Incrop Zone: The seam is not incropped within the block.
4.2.7.9 Roof & Floor: Detail lithology of immediate roof floor of seam XIIA is given below.
Table 4.56
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XIIA Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XIIA 122 1 - 1 - 120 - - -
Roof
10 13 33 - 46 1 19 -
Floor
4.2.7.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands is given in table below:
Table 4.57 Dirt bands in Seam XIIA
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.24 1.19 0.24 1.19 1 1 0.08 0.24 33.33 20.17 1 1 0.12 0.30 50.00 25.21 1 1 0.08 0.30 33.33 25.21
XIIA I30 0.51 0.93 0.51 0.93 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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4.2.7.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of Seam XIIA is given in
below.
Table 4.58
Seam Name XIIA

Min 3.75 6.24 7.86
M%
Max 12.27 8.59 9.36
Range of
Min 15.84 36.68 32.40
Proximat Ash%
e Analysis Max 57.18 51.89 41.73
on 60% Min 17.31 20.91 -
RH & VM%
Max 31.25 36.48 -
40oC
Min 20.34 25.80 -
FC%
Max 38.94 30.86 -
Cal/kg Max 5318 4002 4145
Min G16 G16 G13
Range of Grade
Max G7 G11 G11
4.2.7.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XIIA is carried out in 5
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XIIA is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 59
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
- -
XIIA 5 I30
- -
38 77
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA36
4.2.7.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test is determined for this seam only in one borehole.
The detail is given in table.
Table 4.60
Ash Fusion Range of Seam XIIA
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA039 112.88 113.62 0.74 XIIA ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA070 45.74 46.28 0.54 XIIA ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 61
Seam Name XIIA
Min 60.520 - 59.960
SiO2%
Max 60.520 - 61.570
Min 29.390 - 28.670
Al2O3%
Max 29.390 - 29.590
Range Min 4.740 - 3.750
of Ash Fe2O3% Max 4.740 - 5.120
Analysis
Min 0.300 - 0.270
CaO%
Max 0.300 - 0.330
Min 0.770 - 0.790
MgO%
Max 0.770 - 0.800
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Seam Name XIIA

Min 1.600 - 1.550
TiO2 %
Max 1.600 - 1.600
Min 1.880 - 1.850
K2O %
Max 1.880 - 2.020
Na2O Min 0.070 - 0.060
% Max 0.070 - 0.070
P2O5 Min 0.120 - 0.080
% Max 0.120 - 0.140
Min 0.610 - 0.610
SO3 %
Max 0.610 - 0.730
4.2.7.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam XIIA is given below.
Table 4. 62
Petrographic studies seam XIIA
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 54 55 67.5 69.2
Inertinite % 6 14.7 7.7 18
Mineral matter % 11.80 18 14.5 23.10
18.50 22

vitrinite %

been recorded, the general thickness range is 0.51m-1.00m, grade varies from G7 to
G16. Good potential for open cast mining.
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4.2.8 Seam XII

4.2.8.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XII are furnished in this
Table 4.63
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX H i to ix
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII H
14 Seam Folio Plan - XH

Table 4.64
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
03
5
Sl no. Seam XII
36.08 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
214.94 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
186.76 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
325 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.8.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XII is intersected in total 167 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below XIIA and above XI.
4.2.8.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below XIIA seam, with a parting ranging from
16.67 m (MMPA71) to 24.97 m (MMPA103).
4.2.8.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.16m (MNPS141) to
5.31m (MMPA04).
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Figure 4.8 Thickness class distribution of seam XII

4.2.8.8 Incrop Zone: Seam XII is not incropped within this block.
4.2.8.9 Roof & Floor: Detail lithology of immediate roof floor of seam XII is given below.
Table 4.65
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XII Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XII 128 34 67 - - 27 - - -
Roof
22 39 26 - 29 1 11 -
Floor
4.2.8.11 Dirt Bands: Details of dirt band of seam XII is given below.
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Table 4.66
Dirt band analysis of seam XII
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.72 5.31 0.72 4.04 1 5 0.10 0.69 13.89 17.08 1 4 0.20 1.12 27.78 27.72 1 9 0.20 1.74 27.78 43.07
XII I30 2.91 5.31 2.33 4.23 1 1 0.31 0.42 13.30 9.93 1 4 0.21 0.77 9.01 18.20 1 4 0.21 1.12 9.01 26.48
I100 1.60 4.86 1.60 4.50 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 4 0.23 0.94 14.38 20.89 1 4 0.23 0.94 14.38 20.89
4.2.8.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of seam XI is given below.
Table 4.67
Seam Name XII
Min 3.49 5.30 5.01
M%
Max 9.84 6.41 7.82
Min 31.49 51.24 47.93
Range of Ash%
Proximate Max 57.01 58.91 59.19
Analysis Min 17.06 18.32 17.48
on 60% VM%
Max 23.45 20.37 19.90
RH &40oC
Min 17.82 19.70 19.00
FC%
Max 30.63 22.49 23.84

Cal/kg Max 4160 2847 3009
Min G17 G17 G17
Range of Grade
Max G11 G15 G15
4.2.8.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XII is carried out in 5
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XII is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 68
Range of HGI

42 95
I100
MMPA39 MMPA36
41 74
XII 5 I30
MMPA69 MMPA54
40 86
BCS
MMPA69 MMPA36
4.2.8.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test of this seam has been carried out in three
boreholes and details are given below.
Table 4.69
Ash Fusion Range of Seam XII
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA036 73.9 77.66 3.76 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA039 134.13 138.53 4.4 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA052 84.69 89.18 4.49 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA052 84.69 89.18 4.49 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA069 108.6 111.86 3.26 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA070 67.89 70.98 3.09 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA090 116.93 120.39 3.46 XII ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MNPS127 117.39 118.65 1.26 XII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS130 61.94 63.37 1.43 XII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS130 61.94 63.37 1.43 XII > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
Table 4. 70
Seam Name XII
Range SiO2% Min - 63.110 -
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Seam Name XII

of Ash Max - 65.470 -
Analysis Min - 25.730 -
Al2O3%
Max - 26.080 -
Min - 3.970 -
Fe2O3%
Max - 6.260 -
Min - 0.210 -
CaO%
Max - 0.240 -
Min - 0.770 -
MgO%
Max - 0.830 -
Min - 1.410 -
TiO2 %
Max - 1.480 -
Min - 1.520 -
K2O %
Max - 1.620 -
Na2O Min - 0.050 -
% Max - 0.060 -
P2O5 Min - 0.030 -
% Max - 0.040 -
Min - 0.660 -
SO3 %
Max - 0.710 -
4.2.8.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic analysis of seam XII has been given below.
Table 4. 71
Petrographic studies seam XII
%) No of Bhs :2
From To From To
Vitrinite % 22.10 27.90 33.40 39.60
Inertinite % 13.20 15.40 18.70 23.30
Mineral matter % 28.60 29.40 41.70 43.30
29.50 33.90

vitrinite %
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4.2.9 Seam XI
4.2.9.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam XI are furnished in this
Table 4.72
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX I i to vi
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII I
14 Seam Folio Plan - XI
Table 4.73
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
09
5
Sl no. Seam XI
54.35 MNPS138
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
229.22 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
171.18 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
314.14 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.9.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam XI is intersected in total 161 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below XII and above X.
4.2.9.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs above XII seam, with parting ranging between
6.27 m (MMPA65) to 18.79 m (MMPA51).
m (MMPA59). Thickness class distribution of seam XI is given below.
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Figure 4.9 Thickness class distribution of seam XI

4.2.9.8 Incrop Zone: Seam X is not incropped within this block.
4.2.9.9 Roof & Floor: Detail lithology of immediate roof floor of seam XI is given in the
table below.
Table 4.74
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam XI Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
XI 161 63 37 - - 25 - - -
Roof
7 22 44 - 35 4 13 -
Floor

4.2.9.11 Dirt Bands: Dirt band details of the seam are given below.
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Table 4.75
Dirt bands in Seam XI
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.38 1.96 0.38 1.87 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.14 0.49 36.84 26.20 1 4 0.14 0.49 36.84 26.20
XI I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.9.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of seam XI is given in table.
Table 4.76
Seam Name XI

Range of Min 0.38 - 0.87
AnalysedThickness
(m) Max 1.87 - 1.65
Min 5.27 - 5.06
M%
Max 8.72 - 6.40
Range of Min 32.10 - 47.72
Proximat Ash%
Max 60.19 - 56.76
e Analysis
on 60% Min 16.33 - -
VM%
RH & Max 27.72 - -
40oC Min 18.10 - -
FC%
Max 31.51 - -
Range of GCV in K. Min 2206 - 2477

Cal/kg Max 4266 - 3133
Min G17 - G17
Range of Grade
Max G11 - G15
4.2.9.13 Ultimate Analysis: Result of Ulimate Analysis is not received yet.
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4.2.9.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for XI is carried out in 6
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of XI is given in the table below.
Table 4. 77
Range of HGI

90 90
I100 MMPA52 MMPA52
- -
XI 6 I30 - -
33 78
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA52
4.2.9.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash Fusion range value of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 78
Ash Fusion Range of Seam XI
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA052 98.14 100.1 1.96 XI ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 134.85 135.82 0.97 XI ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.9.16 Ash Analysis: Result of Ash Analysis of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 79
Seam Name XI
Min - - 61.260
SiO2%
Max - - 63.610
Range Al2O3% Min - - 26.330
of Ash Max - - 27.340
Fe2O3%
Max - - 7.460
CaO% Min - - 0.250
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Seam Name XI
Max - - 0.260
Min - - 0.780
MgO%
Max - - 0.840
Min - - 1.500
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.600
Min - - 1.670
K2O %
Max - - 1.890
Na2O Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.090
P2O5 Min - - 0.010
% Max - - 0.040
Min - - 0.630
SO3 %
Max - - 0.720
4.2.9.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam XI is given below.

Table 4. 80
Petrographic studies seam XI
%) No of Bhs :2
From To From To
Vitrinite % 27.70 28.90 33.80 38.50
Inertinite % 15.20 17.30 18.50 23
Mineral matter % 28.90 39.10 38.50 47.70
18 24.90

vitrinite %

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4.2.10 Seam X
4.2.10.1 References: The referral drawings and annexures for seam X are furnished in this
Table 4.81
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX J i to vi
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII J
14 Seam Folio Plan - XJ

Table 4.82
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
03
5
Sl no. Seam X
63.5 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
240.47 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
156.37 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
303.18 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.10.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam X is intersected in total 167 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below XI.
4.2.10.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam XI, with a parting ranging from 4.20
m (MMPA51) to 21.40 m (MMPANC28).
m (MMPA41).
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Figure 4.10 Thickness class distribution of seam X

4.2.10.8 Incrop Zone: Seam X is not incropped within this block.
4.2.10.9 Roof & Floor: Detail litholgy of immediate roof floor of seam X is given in the
below.
Table 4.83
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam X Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
Seam no. of Stratum
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
X 128 7 5 - - 116 - - -
Roof
1 7 18 11 70 1 20 -
Floor
4.2.10.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands are given in table below:
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Table 4.84
Dirt Bands in Seam X
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.50 1.97 0.50 1.97 1 5 0.10 0.69 20.00 35.03 1 4 0.20 1.12 40.00 56.85 1 9 0.20 1.74 40.00 88.32
X I30 1.44 1.57 1.44 1.57 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.10.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of Seam X is given in table
below.
Table 4.85
Seam Name X
Range of Analysed Min 0.50 - 1.21
Min 5.32 - 4.99
M%
Max 9.54 - 7.43
Range of
Proximat Min 24.62 - 40.02
Ash%
e Analysis Max 54.44 - 56.75
on 60% Min 19.82 - -
RH & VM%
Max 45.25 - -
40oC
Min 21.57 - -
FC%
Max 36.69 - -
Range of GCV in Min 2657 - 2489
K. Cal/kg Max 4936 - 3708
Min G16 - G17
Range of Grade
Max G8 - G15
4.2.10.13 Ultimate Analysis: Result of Ultimate Analysis is not received yet.
4.2.10.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for X is carried out in 6
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of X is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 86
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
X 6 I30 - -
30 64
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA52
4.2.10.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test is determined for this seam only in 2 boreholes.
The detail of the analysis is given in table below.
Table 4.87
Ash Fusion Range of Seam X
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MNPS127 142.52 143.84 1.32 X > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS130 90.69 91.94 1.25 X > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
Table 4. 88
Seam Name X
Min - - 61.160
SiO2%
Max - - 62.250
Min - - 27.060
Al2O3%
Max - - 27.950
Range of Min - - 4.290
Ash Fe2O3%
Max - - 5.580
Analysis
Min - - 0.300
CaO%
Max - - 0.320
Min - - 0.810
MgO%
Max - - 0.920
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Seam Name X
Min - - 1.550
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.650
Min - - 1.650
K2O %
Max - - 2.110
Min - - 0.040
Na2O %
Max - - 0.060
Min - - 0.040
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.620
SO3 %
Max - - 0.710
4.2.10.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of analysis of seam X is given below.

Table 4. 89
Petrographic studies seam X
%) No of Bhs :2
From To From To
Vitrinite % 34 44.60 41.50 55.90
Inertinite % 10 13 12.20 16.30
Mineral matter % 22.20 38 27.80 46.30
18 20.20

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4.2.11 Seam L10

4.2.11.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam L10 are furnished in this
Table 4.90
Reference
Sl.
No. Particular Annexure No. Plate No.
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX K i
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII K
14 Seam Folio Plan - XK

A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
146
5
Sl no. Seam L10
98.7 MMPANC28
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
187.5 MMPA34
2 Deepest (m)
145.01 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
231.55 MMPA143
2 Max (m)
4.2.11.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam L10 is intersected in total 24 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below X and above IX.
4.2.11.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below X seam, with a parting ranging from 6.48
m (MMPA34) to 15.62 m (MMPA43).
m (MMPA92). Thickness class distribution of seam L10 is given below.
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Figure 4.11 Thickness class distribution of seam L10

4.2.11.8 Incrop Zone: Seam L10 is not incropped within this block.
4.2.11.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam L10 is given in the table
below.
Table 4.91
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam L10 Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
Seam no. of Stratum
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
L10 18 3 2 - - 13 - - -
Roof
1 3 - 2 12 - - -
Floor

4.2.11.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands are given in table below:
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Table 4.92
Dirt Bands in Seam L10
No. No. Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.39 2.33 0.39 4.04 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.35 0.35 89.74 8.66 1 1 0.35 0.35 89.74 8.66
L10 I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.11.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of Seam IX is given in table
below.
Table 4.93
Seam Name L10

Min 6.42 - -
M%
Max 7.94 - -
Range of
Proximat Min 34.25 - -
Ash%
e Analysis Max 46.98 - -
on 60% Min 21.15 - -
RH & VM%
Max 28.48 - -
40oC
Min 22.78 - -
FC%
Max 30.44 - -
Range of GCV in Min 3321 - -
K. Cal/kg Max 4456 - -
Min G14 - -
Range of Grade
Max G10 - -
4.2.11.13 Ultimate Analysis: Ultimate Analysis is not received for this seam.
4.2.11.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): Analysis not done.
4.2.11.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test has not been determined for this particular seam.
4.2.11.16 Ash Analysis: Ash analysis for this seam is not done.
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4.2.11.17 Petrographic Studies: Has not been carried out for this seam.
4.2.11.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 24 borehole, no part thickness has been
recorded, the general thickness range is 0.10m-0.50m, grade varies from G10 to G14.
Not potential for mining.
4.2.12 Seam IX
4.2.12.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam IX are furnished in this
Table 4.94
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX L i to ii
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII L
14 Seam Folio Plan - XL
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
80
5
Sl no. Seam IX
82.42 MNPS138
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
221.87 MMPA71
2 Deepest (m)
138.19 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
278.28 MMPA156
2 Max (m)
4.2.12.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam IX is intersected in total 90 boreholes drilled in the

block. It occurs below L10 and above L9.
4.2.12.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below L10 seam, with a parting ranging from
6.48 m (MMPA34) to 15.62 m (MMPA43).
m (MMPA83).
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Figure 4.12 Thickness class distribution of seam IX

4.2.12.8 Incrop Zone: Seam IX is not incropped within this block.
4.2.12.9 Roof & Floor: Detail lithology of immediate roof floor of seam IX is given in the
table below.
Table 4.95
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam IX Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
IX 74 4 2 - - 68 - - -
Roof
6 16 16 2 22 2 10 -
Floor

4.2.12.11 Dirt Bands: Details of dirt band of seam IX has been provided in the table below.
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Table 4. 96
Dirt Band details of Seam IX
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.22 0.85 0.22 0.85 1 1 0.16 0.16 72.73 18.82 1 1 0.10 0.10 45.45 11.76 1 1 0.10 0.16 45.45 18.82
IX I30 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.12.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis and of seam IX is given in
table.
Table 4.97
Seam Name IX

Range of Analyzed Min 0.22 0.75 -
Min 5.65 8.87 -
M%
Max 8.96 8.87 -
Range of Min 33.51 44.21 -
Ash%
Proximate Max 48.80 44.21 -
Analysis
Min 19.95 22.92 -
on 60% VM%
RH & Max 27.26 22.92 -
40oC Min 22.13 24.00 -
FC%
Max 33.80 24.00 -

Cal/kg Max 4300 3341 -
Min G15 G14 -
Range of Grade
Max G12 G14 -
4.2.12.13 Ultimate Analysis: Result of Ultimate Analysis of this seam is not received.
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4.2.12.14 HardgroveGrindability Index: The HGI analysis for IX is carried out in 1 nos. of
borehole. The range of HGI of IX is given in the table below.
Table 4. 98
Range of HGI

- -
I100 - -
- -
IX 1 I30 - -
39 39
BCS
MMPA39 MMPA39
4.2.12.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis of seam IX has been done in 1 number of
borehole and the details have been below.
Table 4.99
Ash Fusion Range of Seam IX
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA039 189.36 190.12 0.76 IX ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.12.16 Ash Analysis: Result of Ash Analysis id given below:

Table 4. 100
Seam Name IX
Min - - 60.270
SiO2%
Max - - 61.310
Min - - 30.660
Range Al2O3%
of Ash Max - - 31.310
Fe2O3%
Max - - 3.900
CaO% Min - - 0.260
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Seam Name IX
Max - - 0.300
Min - - 0.700
MgO%
Max - - 0.790
Min - - 1.580
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.740
Min - - 1.540
K2O %
Max - - 1.740
Na2O Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.080
Min - - 0.050
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.660
SO3 %
Max - - 0.710
4.2.12.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic study has been done for this seam and the
details are given below.
Table 4. 101
Petrographic studies seam IX
%) No of Bhs :1
From To From To
Vitrinite % 25.80 39.20
Inertinite % 24.90 37.80
Mineral matter % 15.20 23.10
34.10

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4.2.13 Seam L9
Table 4.102
Reference
Sl. No. Particular Annexure No. Plate No.
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX M i
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII M
14 Seam Folio Plan - -
Table 4.103
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
4
157
5
Sl no. Seam L9
110.48 MMPA116
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
199.28 MMPA92
2 Deepest (m)
135.15 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
250.25 MMPA116
2 Max (m)

block. It occurs below IX and above VIIIT.
4.2.13.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam IX, with a parting ranging from 5.83
m (MMPA97) to 9.54 m (MMPA41).
m (MMPA47).
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4.2.13.9 Roof & Floor: Details of immediate lithology of immediate roof and floor of seam
L9 is given in the table below.
Table 4.104
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam L9 Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Tota
l no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
L9 13 - 8 1 - 4 - - -
Roof
1 4 - - 4 4 - -
Floor
4.2.13.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands of seam L9 is given in the table below.
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Table 4.105
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.72 0.72 0.72 0.72 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
L9 I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.13.12 Proximate Analysis: The range of proximate analysis of seam L9 has been carried
out in 3 boreholes and the details of analysis are given below.
Table 4.106
Seam Name L9
Min 4.07 - -
M%
Max 6.95 - -
Range of Min 36.79 - -
Proximat Ash%
Max 59.21 - -
e Analysis
on 60% Min 24.43 - -
VM%
RH & Max 24.43 - -
o
40 C Min 32.03 - -
FC%
Max 32.03 - -
Cal/kg Max 4089 - -
Min G17 - -
Range of Grade
Max G12 - -
4.2.13.13 Ultimate Analysis: Ultimate Analysis is not done for this seam.
4.2.13.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index: Analysis not done.
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4.2.13.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis of seam L9 has not been carried out.
4.2.13.16 Ash Analysis: Ash analysis is not done for this seam.
4.2.13.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic analysis of seam L9 has not been carried out.
4.2.14 Seam VIIIT

4.2.14.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VIIIT are furnished in this
Table 4.107
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX N i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII N
14 Seam Folio Plan - XM

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Table 4.108
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
26
5
Sl no. Seam VIIIT
110.77 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
287.3 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
119.34 MMPA34
1 Min (m)
FRL
249.12 MMPA05
2 Max (m)
4.2.14.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIIIT is intersected in total 144 boreholes drilled in
the block. It occurs below L9 and above VIIIB.
4.2.14.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam L9, with a parting ranging from 9.80
m (MMPA41) to 20.13 m (MMPA47).
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m (MMPANC30).
Figure 4.14 Thickness class distribution of seam VIIIT

4.2.14.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIIIT is not incropped within this block.
4.2.14.9 Roof & Floor: Detailed lithology of immediate roof floor of this seam is given in the
table below.
Table 4.109
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIIIT Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIIIT 110 14 55 2 2 37 - - -
Roof
24 72 2 3 8 - 1 -
Floor

4.2.14.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands are given in table below.
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Table 4.110
Dirt Bands in Seam VIIIT
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.17 1.40 0.17 1.10 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.17 0.30 100.00 27.27 1 1 0.17 0.30 ##### 27.27
VIIIT I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.14.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam VIIIT has been done in85
boreholes.The range of proximate analysis of Seam VIIIT is given in table below.
Table 4.111
Seam Name VIIIT

Min 2.98 5.62 6.03
M%
Max 12.75 7.29 8.43
Range of Min 22.12 51.55 45.39
Proximat Ash%
Max 59.97 60.57 58.38
e Analysis
Min 16.55 - -
on 60% VM%
RH & Max 24.80 - -
40oC Min 16.90 - -
FC%
Max 31.30 - -

Cal/kg Max 5312 2642 3056
Min U.G U.G U.G
Range of Grade
Max G7 G16 G15
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4.2.14.14 HardgroveGrindability Index: The HGI analysis for VIIIT is carried out in 3 nos.
of borehole. The range of HGI of VIIIT is given in the table below.
Table 4. 112
Range of HGI
Range of HGI
Seam Boreholes Type of
- -
I100
- -
- -
VIIIT 3 I30
- -
35 49
BCS
MMPA69 MMPA38
4.2.14.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis of seam VIIIT has been done in 1 borehole.
Details of analysis have given in the table below.
Table 4.113
Ash Fusion Range of VIIIT
FROM TO THICKNESS IDT ST HT FT
SEAM
BH. NO. (m) (m) (m) NAME 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C
MMPA039 213.04 213.69 0.65 VIIIT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.14.16 Ash Analysis: Range of Ash analysis of this seam is given below:
Table 4. 114
Range of Ash analysis
Seam Name VIIIT
Range Min - - 58.950
SiO2%
of Ash Max - - 61.540
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Seam Name VIIIT

Al2O3%
Max - - 27.610
Min - - 5.000
Fe2O3%
Max - - 7.830
Min - - 0.260
CaO%
Max - - 0.300
Min - - 0.900
MgO%
Max - - 1.020
Min - - 1.430
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.490
Min - - 2.380
K2O %
Max - - 2.560
Na2O Min - - 0.060
% Max - - 0.080
Min - - 0.040
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.570
SO3 %
Max - - 0.710
4.2.14.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic studies have been done in 1 borehole and details
are given below.
Table 4. 115
Petrographic studies seam VIIIT
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 25.30 34
25.50

vitrinite %
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been recorded, the general thickness range is 0.10m-0.50m, grade varies from UG to
G16. Not potential for mining.
4.2.15 Seam VIIIB

4.2.15.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for local seam VIIIB are furnished
in this report in Plates and Annexure form as listed below:
Table 4.116
Reference
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX O i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII O
14 Seam Folio Plan - XN
Table 4.117
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
06
5
Sl no. Seam VIIIB
121.4 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
293.69 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
116.04 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
247.52 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.15.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIIIB is intersected in total 164 boreholes drilled in
the block. It occurs below VIIIT and above VIIT.
4.2.15.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below VIIIT seam, with a parting ranging from
2.20 m (MMPANC30) to 10.40 m (MMPA42).
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m (MMPANC120). Thickness class distribution of seam VIIIB is shown in the figure
below.
Figure 4.15 Thickness class distribution of seam VIIIB

4.2.15.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIIIB is not incropped within this block.
4.2.15.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam VIIIB is given in the tale
below.
Table 4.118
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIIIB Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIIIB 126 21 94 1 - 6 3 1 -
Roof
2 77 18 9 17 - 3 -
Floor
4.2.15.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands are given in table.
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Table 4.119
Dirt Bands in Seam VIIIB
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.20 0.79 0.20 0.79 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.20 0.25 100.00 31.65 1 1 0.20 0.25 ##### 31.65
VIIIB I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.15.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done for this seam in 96 boreholes.
The range of proximate analysis of Seam VIIIB is given table below.
Table 4.120
Range of Proximate analysis of Seam VIIIB
Seam Name VIIIB

Min 5.74 - -
M%
Max 12.46 - -
Proximate Ash%
Analysis Max 60.06 - -
on 60% Min 15.50 - -
RH & VM%
Max 26.60 - -
40oC
Min 17.36 - -
FC%
Max 29.58 - -
Cal/kg Max 4137 - -
Min U.G - -
Range of Grade
Max G12 - -

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4.2.15.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for VIIIB is carried out in
4 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of VIIIB is given in the table below.
Table 4. 121
Range of Range

- -
I100
- -
- -
VIIIB 4 I30
- -
48 66
BCS
MMPA39 MMPA52
4.2.15.15 Ash Fusion Range: Results of Ash Fusion range is given below:
Table 4. 122
Range of Ash Fusion Range
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA054 134.05 134.84 0.79 VIIIB ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.15.16 Ash Analysis: Result of Ash Analysis of this seam is given below.
Table 4. 123
Seam Name VIIIB
Min - - 58.630
SiO2%
Max - - 63.210
Min - - 23.850
Al2O3%
Range Max - - 25.800
of Ash
Min - - 4.870
Analysis Fe2O3%
Max - - 11.720
Min - - 0.240
CaO%
Max - - 0.310
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Seam Name VIIIB

Min - - 1.010
MgO%
Max - - 1.170
Min - - 1.230
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.380
Min - - 2.540
K2O %
Max - - 2.960
Na2O Min - - 0.060
% Max - - 0.080
Min - - 0.030
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.030
Min - - 0.580
SO3 %
Max - - 0.710
4.2.15.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of analysis are given below.

Table 4. 124
Petrographic studies seam VIIIB
%) No of Bhs :1
From To From To
Vitrinite % 13.30 23.50
Mineral matter % 35 61.80
43.40

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4.2.16 Seam VIIT

4.2.16.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VIIT are furnished in this
Table 4.125 Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX P i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII P
14 Seam Folio Plan - XO

Table 4.126
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
22
5
Sl no. Seam VIIT
132.14 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
309.96 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
101.27 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
228.29 MMPA156
2 Max (m)
4.2.16.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIIT is intersected in total 148 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below VIIIB and above VIIB.
4.2.16.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VIIIB, with a parting ranging from
8.68 m (MMPA68) to 18.28 m (MMPA54).
m (MMPA127). Thickness class distribution of seam VIIT is shown below.
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Figure 4.16 Thickness class distribution of seam VIIT

4.2.16.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIIT is not incropped within this block.
4.2.16.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam VIIT is given in the table
below.
Table 4.127
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIIT Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIIT 119 23 28 - - 68 - - -
Roof
7 90 11 6 - 1 4 -
Floor

4.2.16.11 Dirt Bands: The details of dirt bands present in this seam are given in table below.
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Table 4.128
Dirt Bands in Seam VIIT
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.24 1.33 0.24 1.33 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.20 0.20 83.33 15.04 1 1 0.20 0.20 83.33 15.04
VIIT I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.16.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam VIIT has been carried out for 96
boreholes. The range of proximate analysis of Seam VIIT is given in table below.
Table 4.129
Seam Name VIIT
Min 5.35 - -
M%
Max 10.68 - -
Proximate Ash%
Max 57.49 - -
Analysis
on 60% Min 17.37 - -
VM%
RH & Max 24.56 - -
40oC
Min 21.00 - -
FC%
Max 31.27 - -

Cal/kg Max 4680 - -
Min G17 - -
Range of Grade
Max G12 - -

4.2.16.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for VIIT is carried out in 4
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of VIIT is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 130
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
- -
VIIT 4 I30
- -
35 61
BCS
MMPA36 MMPA52
4.2.16.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis of seam VIIT has been done in 1 borehole.
Detail of AFT test is given in the table below.
Table 4.131
Ash Fusion Range of Seam VIIT
SEAM WISE ASH FUSION TEST RESULT IN BOREHOLES DRILLED IN WEST OF BASIN
PHATEHPUR-A
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA039 228.54 229.52 0.98 VIIT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 132
Seam Name VIIT
Min - - 60.960
SiO2%
Max - - 64.040
Min - - 25.500
Al2O3%
of Ash
Min - - 4.850
Analysis Fe2O3%
Max - - 7.180
Min - - 0.210
CaO%
Max - - 0.280
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Seam Name VIIT

Min - - 0.840
MgO%
Max - - 0.960
Min - - 1.430
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.540
Min - - 1.790
K2O %
Max - - 2.220
Na2O Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.060
Min - - 0.030
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.660
SO3 %
Max - - 0.720
4.2.16.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam VIIT is given below.
Table 4. 133
Petrographic studies seam VIIT
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 23.50 29.70 37.60 40.70
Inertinite % 15.50 20.70 24.80 28.40
Mineral matter % 22.50 23.50 30.90 37.60
27.10 37.50

vitrinite %

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G17. Potential for open cast mining.
4.2.17 Seam VIIB

4.2.17.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VIIB are furnished in this
Table 4.134
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX Q i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII Q
14 Seam Folio Plan - XP

Table 4.135
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
11
5
Sl no. Seam VIIB
135.84 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
311.67 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
98.31 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
228.53 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.17.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIIB is intersected in total 159 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below VIIT and above VIT.
4.2.17.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VIIT, with a parting ranging from
0.74 m (MMPA29) to 8.01 m (MMPA144).
4.2.17.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam VA varies between 0.05 m (MMPA03) to
2.60 m (MMPANC14). Thickness class distribution of seam VIIB is given below.
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Figure 4.17 Thickness class distribution of seam VIIB

4.2.17.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIIB is not incropped within this block.
4.2.17.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof and floor of seam VIIB is given below.
Table 4.136
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIIB Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Tota
l no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIIB 123 22 101 - - - - - -
Roof
39 72 - 8 2 2 - -
Floor

4.2.17.11 Dirt Bands: Details of dirt bands of seam VIIB is given below.
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Table 4.137
Dirt Band analysis Seam VIIB
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.16 1.28 0.16 1.28 2 2 0.16 0.16 100.00 12.50 1 1 0.11 0.12 68.75 9.38 1 2 0.11 0.16 68.75 12.50
VIIB I30 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.74 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.17.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam VIIB has been done in 87
boreholes. The range of proximate analysis of seam VIIB is given in table below.
Table 4.138
Seam Name VIIB
Min 2.57 - -
M%
Max 15.99 - -
Range of
Proximat Min 3.31 - -
Ash%
e Analysis Max 62.88 - -
on 60% Min 16.18 - -
RH & VM%
Max 23.36 - -
40oC
Min 13.71 - -
FC%
Max 29.35 - -
Cal/kg Max 5917 - -
Min U.G - -
Range of Grade
Max G5 - -
4.2.17.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for VIIB is carried out in
3 nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of VIIB is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 139
Range of HGI

- -
I100
- -
64 96
VIIB 3 I30
MMPA38 MMPA52
49 49
BCS
MMPA38 MMPA38
4.2.17.15 Ash Fusion Range: Result of Ash Fusion Range for this seam is given below:
Table 4. 140
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA052 183.61 184.05 0.44 VIIB ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.17.16 Ash Analysis: Ash Analysis is not done for this seam.
Table 4. 141
Petrographic studies seam VIIB
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 15.30 28.10
Mineral matter % 23 42.20
45.50

vitrinite %

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4.2.18 Seam VIT

4.2.18.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VIT are furnished in this
Table 4.142
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX R i to iv
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII R
14 Seam Folio Plan - XQ
Table 4.143
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
67
5
Sl no. Seam VIT
163.27 MMPA49
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
320.85 MMPA104
2 Deepest (m)
79.92 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
206.05 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.18.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIT is intersected in total 103 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below VIIB and above VIB.
4.2.18.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VIIB, with a parting ranging from
10.71 m (MMPA151) to 26.40 m (MMPA131).
m (MMPANC112).Thickness class distribution of seam VIT is given below.
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Figure 4.18 Thickness class distribution of seam VIT

4.2.18.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIT is not incropped within this block.
4.2.18.9 Roof & Floor: Lithology of immediate roof and floor of seam VIT is given below.
Table 4.144
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIT Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIT 103 51 46 - - 6 - - -
Roof
28 18 7 26 28 7 8 -
Floor

4.2.18.11 Dirt Bands: Details of dirt band of seam VIT is given below.
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Table 4.145
Dirt Band analysis Seam VIT
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.24 0.61 0.16 1.28 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.08 0.10 50.00 7.81 1 1 0.08 0.10 50.00 7.81
VIT I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.18.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam VIT has been done in 69 boreholes
and the range of proximate analysis of seam VIT is given in table below.
Table 4.146
Seam Name VIT

Min 2.42 - -
M%
Max 8.97 - -
Proximate Ash%
Max 62.50 - -
Analysis
on 60% Min 15.76 - -
VM%
RH & Max 26.02 - -
40oC
Min 15.64 - -
FC%
Max 34.60 - -
Cal/kg Max 4255 - -
Min U.G - -
Range of Grade
Max G12 - -
4.2.18.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for VIT is carried out in 2
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of VIT is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 147
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
VIT 2 I30
- -
36 51
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA36
4.2.18.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test of seam VIT has not been done.
Table 4. 148
Seam Name VIT
Min - - 63.170
SiO2%
Max - - 63.210
Min - - 26.310
Al2O3%
Max - - 26.600
Min - - 4.970
Fe2O3%
Max - - 5.210
Min - - 0.300
CaO%
Max - - 0.320
Min - - 0.870
Range MgO%
of Ash Max - - 0.910
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.620
Min - - 1.710
K2O %
Max - - 1.840
Na2O Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.030
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.030
SO3 % Min - - 0.690
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Seam Name VIT

Max - - 0.690

Table 4. 149
Petrographic studies seam VIT
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 33.90 44.20
23.30

vitrinite %

4.2.19 Seam VIB

4.2.19.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VIB are furnished in this
Table 4.150
Reference
Sl. Annexure
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Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX S i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII S
14 Seam Folio Plan - XR

Table 4.151
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
12
5

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Sl no. Seam VIB
160.18 MMPA42
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
336.98 MMPA121
2 Deepest (m)
76.18 MMPA92
1 Min (m)
FRL
203.79 MMPA123
2 Max (m)
4.2.19.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VIB is intersected in total 158 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below VIT and above VB.
4.2.19.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VIT, with a parting ranging from
0.53 m (MMPA114) to 4.34 m (MMPA103).
m (MMPA02). Thickness class distribution of seam VIB is shown in the figure
below.
Figure 4.19 Thickness class distribution of seam VIB

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4.2.19.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VIB is not incropped within this block.
4.2.19.9 Roof & Floor: Both roof and floor of this seam is generally shale, shaly sandstone,
shale sandstone. Details have been given below.
Table 4.152
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VIB Phatehpur-A block, Mand
Raigarh Coalfield
Tota
l no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VIB 122 70 46 - - 6 - - -
Roof
28 18 7 26 28 7 8 -
Floor
Table 4.153
Dirt Bands in Seam VIB
Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.24 2.65 0.24 2.55 1 2 0.10 0.23 41.67 9.02 1 1 0.13 0.90 54.17 35.29 1 2 0.10 0.90 41.67 35.29
VIB I30 0.82 2.65 0.82 2.65 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.19.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done in 96 boreholes for this seam
and the range of proximate analysis of seam VIB is given below.
Table 4.154
Seam Name VIB

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Seam Name VIB

Min 1.92 4.97 4.70
M%
Max 8.13 4.97 4.70
Range of Min 30.90 60.01 59.58
Proximate Ash%
Max 61.53 60.01 59.58
Analysis
on 60% Min 16.43 19.03 -
VM%
RH & Max 24.67 19.03 -
40oC Min 16.68 15.99 -
FC%
Max 34.19 15.99 -

Cal/kg Max 4076 2179 2264
Min U.G U.G G17
Range of Grade
Max G12 U.G G17
4.2.19.14 HardgroveGrindability Index: The HGI analysis for VIB is carried out in 3 nos. of
borehole. The range of HGI of VIB is given in the table below.
Table 4. 155
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
VIB 3 I30
- -
39 46
BCS
MMPA36 MMPA38
4.2.19.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis of seam VIB has been done in 1 borehole
and the details of ash fusion test of this seam have been given below.
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Table 4.156
Ash Fusion Range of Seam VIB
DEPTH SEAM SEAM ASH FUSION RANGE TEST

BH. NO. FROM TO THICKNESS NAME IDT ST HT FT
MMPA039 213.04 213.69 0.65 VIIIT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 157
Seam Name VIB
Min - - 61.430
SiO2%
Max - - 62.700
Min - - 27.470
Al2O3%
Max - - 28.230
Min - - 4.440
Fe2O3%
Max - - 5.590
Min - - 0.270
CaO%
Max - - 0.300
Min - - 0.770
MgO%
Range Max - - 0.860
of Ash Min - - 1.450
Analysis TiO2 %
Max - - 1.610
Min - - 1.480
K2O %
Max - - 1.670
Na2O Min - - 0.040
% Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.030
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.330
Min - - 0.580
SO3 %
Max - - 0.710
4.2.19.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam VIB are given
below.
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Table 4. 158 Petrographic studies seam VIB

%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 18.70 23.10
18.90

vitrinite %

G17. Potential for open cast mining.
4.2.20 Seam VB
4.2.20.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VB are furnished in this
Table 4.159
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX T i
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Sl. Annexure
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII T
14 Seam Folio Plan - -

Table 4.160
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
165
5
Sl no. Seam VB
207.3 MMPANC06
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
245.3 MMPA145
2 Deepest (m)
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96.69 MMPA145
1 Min (m)
FRL
161.46 MMPANC06
2 Max (m)
4.2.20.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VB is intersected in total 5 boreholes drilled in the

block. It occurs below VIB and above VA.
4.2.20.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VIB, with a parting ranging from
16.25 m (MMPA151) to 59.01 m (MMPA145).
m (MMPA151). Thickness class distribution of seam VB is given below.
Figure 4.20 Thickness class distribution of seam VB

4.2.20.8 Incrop Zone: Seam VB is not incropped within this block.
4.2.20.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam VB is given below.
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Table 4.161
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VB Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VB 4 1 2 - - 1 - - -
Roof
- 1 1 - 2 - - -
Floor

4.2.20.11 Dirt Bands: Seam overall analysis has not been done for this seam so dirt band
cannot be calculated.
4.2.20.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has not been done for this seam.
4.2.20.14 HardgroveGrindability Index: Result is not received from laboratory.
4.2.20.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test has not been done for this seam.
4.2.20.16 Ash Analysis: Ash Analysis is not done for this seam.
4.2.20.17 Petrographic Studies: These studies have not been done for this seam.
recorded; the general thickness range is 0.10m-0.50m, grade. Not potential for
mining.
4.2.21 Seam VA
4.2.21.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam VA are furnished in this
Table 4.162
Reference
Sl. Annexure
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Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX U i
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII U
14 Seam Folio Plan - XS

A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
89
5

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Sl no. Seam VA
237.5 MMPANC129
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
331.29 MMPA02
2 Deepest (m)
8.72 MMPA02
1 Min (m)
FRL
117.9 MMPANC137
2 Max (m)
4.2.21.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam VA is intersected in total 81 boreholes drilled in the

block. It occurs below VB and above V.
4.2.21.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VB, with a parting ranging from
7.74 m (MMPA145) to 48.96 m (MMPA151).
m (MMPANC08). Thickness class distribution of seam VA is given below.
Figure 4.21 Thickness class distribution of seam VA

4.2.21.8 Incrop Zone: Seam IVB is not incropped within this block.
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4.2.21.9 Roof & Floor: Detailed lithology of immediate roof floor of seam VA is given
below.
Table 4.163
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam VA Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
VA 57 9 29 - - 19 - - -
Roof
14 9 11 2 21 - - -
Floor

Table 4.164
Dirt Bands in Seam VA
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.24 0.55 0.24 0.55 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
VA I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.21.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam VA has been done in 09 boreholes
and the range of proximate analysis of seam VA is given in table below.
Table 4.165
Seam Name VA

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Seam Name VA

Min 7.39 - -
M%
Max 9.55 - -
Proximate Ash%
Max 30.88 - -
Analysis
on 60% Min 26.62 - -
RH & VM%
Max 29.45 - -
40oC
Min 33.60 - -
FC%
Max 40.13 - -
Cal/kg Max 5377 - -
Min G12 - -
Range of Grade
Max G12 - -
4.2.21.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for VA is carried out in 1
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of VA is given in the table below.
Table 4. 166
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
VA 1 I30
- -
40 40
BCS
MMPA38 MMPA38
4.2.21.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion analysis has not been done for this seam.
4.2.21.16 Ash Analysis: Ash analysis is not done for this seam.
4.2.21.17 Petrographic Studies: This studies has not been done for this seam.
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mining.
4.2.22 Seam V
4.2.22.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam V are furnished in this
Table 4.167
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX V i to iii
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII V
14 Seam Folio Plan - XT

A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4
60
5
Sl no. Seam V
253.78 MMPA51
1 Shallowest (m)
Roof
390.82 MMPA71
2 Deepest (m)
112.88 MMPA123
1 Min (m)
FRL
-14.63 MMPA02
2 Max (m)
4.2.22.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam V is intersected in total 110 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below VA and above L6.
4.2.22.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below seam VA, with a parting ranging from
15.05 m (MMPANC08) to 26.19 m (MMPA36).
m (MMPA127).
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Figure 4.22 Thickness class distribution of seam V

4.2.22.8 Incrop Zone: Seam V is not incropped within this block.
4.2.22.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof and floor of seam V is given in the table
below.
Table 4.168
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam V Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
V 85 13 8 - - 64 - - -
Roof
34 16 6 - 23 - 6 -
Floor

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Table 4.169
Dirt Bands in Seam V
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 0.23 0.87 0.23 0.87 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
V I30 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.22.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis of seam V has been done in 53 boreholes
and the range of proximate analysis of seam Vis given in table below.
Table 4.170
Seam Name V
Min 4.94 5.92 -
M%
Max 9.61 5.92 -
Range of Min 19.13 46.67 -
Proximate Ash%
Max 51.98 46.67 -
Analysis
on 60% Min 17.52 - -
VM%
RH & Max 29.72 - -
40oC
Min 24.02 - -
FC%
Max 38.67 - -

Cal/kg Max 5356 3301 -
Min G15 G14 -
Range of Grade
Max G12 G14 -
4.2.22.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index: The HGI analysis for V is carried out in 2 nos. of
borehole. The range of HGI of V is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 171
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
V 2 I30
- -
34 44
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA39
4.2.22.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test has been done for this seam in 1 borehole and the
details have been given below.
Table 4.172
Ash Fusion Analysis of seam V

THICKNESS SEAM
BH. NO.
NAME
FROM TO IDT ST HT FT
(m) (m) (m) 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C
MMPA039 346.63 347.32 0.69 V ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
4.2.22.16 Ash Analysis: Result of Ash Analysis for this seam is given below:
Table 4. 173
Seam Name V
Min - - 53.620
SiO2%
Max - - 62.270
Min - - 25.270
Al2O3%
of Ash
Min - - 4.820
Analysis Fe2O3%
Max - - 15.570
Min - - 0.310
CaO%
Max - - 0.340
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Seam Name V
Min - - 1.040
MgO%
Max - - 1.150
Min - - 1.370
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.430
Min - - 2.020
K2O %
Max - - 2.730
Na2O Min - - 0.040
% Max - - 0.070
Min - - 0.030
P2O5 %
Max - - 0.050
Min - - 0.590
SO3 %
Max - - 0.690
4.2.22.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of analysis of seam V are given below.

Table 4. 174
Petrographic studies seam V
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 23 44.50
48.3

vitrinite %

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G15. Due to the higher depth of occurrence, potential for underground mining.
4.2.23 Seam L6
Table 4.175
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX W i to iii
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII W
14 Seam Folio Plan - XU

Table 4.176
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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Sl No. Seam Number

3

4

5 89
Sl no. Seam L6
1 Shallowest (m) 282.5 MMPANC13
Roof
2 Deepest (m) 436.8 MMPA121
1 Min (m) 82.73 MMPANC13
FRL
2 Max (m) -23.56 MMPA02

block. It occurs below V and overlies seam IVT.
4.2.23.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam V with a parting ranging from
4.28m (MMPA85) to 20.27m (MNPS139).
4.2.23.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.14m (MMPA92) to
1.78m (MNPS139). Thickness class distribution of seam L6 is given below.
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4.2.23.9 Roof & Floor: Floor is generally fine, fine to medium grained sandstone; medium to
coarse grained sandstone, coarse grained sandstone forms the immediate roof.
Table 4.177
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam L6 Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh
Coalfield
Total
Seam no. of Stratum
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
L6 65 6 31 - - 28 - - -
Roof
11 16 7 3 23 - 5 -
Floor

4.2.23.11 Dirt Bands: The detail of dirt bands are given below.
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Table 4.178
Total Seam Analysed No. Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.21 1.33 0.21 0.90 1 1 0.08 0.70 38.10 77.78 1 3 0.19 0.50 90.48 55.56 1 3 0.08 0.44 38.10 48.89
L6 I30 0.51 1.09 0.48 1.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.05 0.19 10.42 17.43 1 1 0.05 0.19 10.42 17.43
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.2.23.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done in 51 boreholes and the range
of proximate analysis of seam L6 is given below.
Table 4.179
Seam Name L6

Min 3.06 6.23 -
M%
Max 11.58 8.56 -
Range of Min 17.67 38.16 -
Proximate Ash%
Max 53.37 51.53 -
Analysis
on 60% Min 17.11 16.58 -
VM%
RH & Max 25.60 22.47 -
40oC Min 22.20 28.57 -
FC%
Max 43.09 32.28 -

Cal/kg Max 5463 4029 -
Min G16 G16 -
Range of Grade
Max G12 G12 -
4.2.23.14 HardgroveGrindability Index: The HGI analysis for L6 is carried out in 2 nos. of
borehole. The range of HGI of L6 is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 180
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
39 39
L6 3 I30
MMPA63 MMPA63
37 40
BCS
MMPA69 MMPA39
Table 4.181
Ash Fusion analysis of seam L6
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA 039 355.26 355.93 0.67 L6 ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 342.09 343.42 1.33 L6 ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 182
Range Ash analysis
Seam Name L6
Min 60.920 - 58.960
SiO2%
Max 60.920 - 60.730
Min 25.570 - 25.930
Al2O3%
Max 25.570 - 25.970
Range of
Ash Min 7.100 - 6.420
Fe2O3%
Analysis Max 7.100 - 8.670
Min 0.320 - 0.290
CaO%
Max 0.320 - 0.320
MgO% Min 1.180 - 1.200
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Seam Name L6
Max 1.180 - 1.220
Min 1.280 - 1.310
TiO2 %
Max 1.280 - 1.370
Min 2.890 - 2.880
K2O %
Max 2.890 - 3.180
Min 0.080 - 0.070
Na2O %
Max 0.080 - 0.080
Min 0.030 - 0.040
P2O5 %
Max 0.030 - 0.050
Min 0.630 - 0.600
SO3 %
Max 0.630 - 0.710
4.2.23.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic studies of seam L6 has been done and the
details are given below.
Table 4. 183
Petrographic studies of seam L6
Thickness range : 0.67m
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 34.90 48.40
27.90

vitrinite %

mining.
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4.2.24 Seam IVT

4.2.24.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam IVT are furnished in this
Table 4.184
Reference
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX X i to ix
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII X
14 Seam Folio Plan - XV

Table 4.185
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3
No. of boreholes where seam is totally omitted due to fault 01

4
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

5 03
Sl no. Seam IVT
1 Shallowest (m) 271.63 MMPA42
Roof
1 Min (m) 90.01 MMPA123
FRL
2 Max (m) -36.55 MMPA02
4.2.24.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam IVT is intersected in total 166 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below L6 and overlies seam IVB.
4.2.24.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam L6 with a parting ranging from
0.79m (MNPS139) to 14.91 m (MMPA151).
4.2.24.6 Thickness Range: Thickness of the seam varies between 0.53 m (MNPS130) to4.29
m (MMPA153). Thickness class distribution of seam IVT is given below.
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Figure 4.24 Thickness class distribution of seam IVT

4.2.24.8 Incrop Zone: Seam IVT is not incropped within this block.
4.2.24.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam IVT is given below.
Table 4.186
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam IVT Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Tota
l no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
IVT 128 21 26 - - 81 - - -
Roof
6 18 4 27 69 - 4 -
Floor

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Table 4.187
Dirt Bands in Seam IVT
Thickness % dirt No. Thickness % dirt bands No. Thickness % dirt
Seam bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.55 4.08 0.55 3.67 1 4 0.10 1.80 18.18 49.05 1 4 0.12 0.81 21.82 22.07 1 7 0.12 1.80 21.82 49.05
IVT I30 1.43 4.02 1.23 3.47 1 2 0.32 0.71 26.02 20.46 1 4 0.12 0.77 9.76 22.19 1 5 0.15 1.20 12.20 34.58
I100 2.58 4.00 2.39 3.40 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 4 0.12 0.62 5.02 18.24 1 4 0.12 0.62 5.02 18.24
4.2.24.12 Proximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done in 124 boreholes and the
range of proximate analysis of seam IVT is given below.
Table 4.188
Seam Name IVT

Min 4.07 4.90 5.97
M%
Max 10.59 8.41 6.17
Range of Min 17.45 32.60 44.49
Proximate Ash%
Max 52.75 56.91 49.55
Analysis
on 60% Min 16.41 15.49 19.41
VM%
RH & Max 23.87 23.47 19.41
40oC
Min 22.25 20.59 29.93
FC%
Max 38.45 36.07 29.93

Cal/kg Max 5371 4527 3620
Min G16 G17 G15
Range of Grade
Max G12 G12 G13
4.2.24.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for IVT is carried out in 6
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of IVT is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 189
Range of HGI
42 56
I100
MMPA69 MMPA36
40 74
IVT 6 I30 MMPA39,
MMPA52
MMPA63
34 44
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA38
Table 4.190
Ash Fusion analysis of seam IVT
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA036 314.60 318.07 3.47 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA052 320.33 324.33 4.00 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA052 320.33 324.33 4.00 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA054 290.93 294.36 3.43 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA063 328.75 332.38 3.63 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA069 339.32 342.47 3.15 IVT ¯ 1430 1444 >1450
MMPA069 339.32 342.47 3.15 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA070 307.11 311.00 3.89 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA070 307.11 311.00 3.89 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 350.97 354.13 3.16 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 350.97 354.13 3.16 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA090 342.83 345.73 2.90 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA090 342.83 345.73 2.90 IVT ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MNPS127 348.62 350.85 2.23 IVT > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
4.2.24.16 Ash Analysis: Range of Ash Analysis for this seam is given below:
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Table 4. 191
Range of Ash analysis
Seam Name IVT
Min 62.260 62.780 -
SiO2%
Max 63.600 63.650 -
Min 24.780 24.900 -
Al2O3%
Max 25.100 24.990 -
Min 5.640 5.660 -
Fe2O3%
Max 7.490 6.740 -
Min 0.230 0.240 -
CaO%
Max 0.260 0.250 -
Min 0.960 0.960 -
MgO%
Range Max 1.040 1.000 -
of Ash Min 1.320 1.310 -
Analysis TiO2 %
Max 1.330 1.320 -
Min 2.180 2.290 -
K2O %
Max 2.350 2.340 -
Na2O Min 0.060 0.060 -
% Max 0.070 0.070 -
Min 0.020 0.020 -
P2O5 %
Max 0.030 0.020 -
Min 0.670 0.690 -
SO3 %
Max 0.710 0.710 -
4.2.24.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam IVT is given in the
table below.
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Table 4. 192
Petrographic studies of seam IVT
%) No of Bhs :2
From To From To
Vitrinite % 6.9 31.30 9.20 39.80
Inertinite % 19.50 24.20 26 30.70
Mineral matter % 23.20 48.60 29.50 64.80
21 25.30

vitrinite %

4.2.24.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 167 borehole, omitted in 1 borehole due
to fault, the general thickness range is 3.01m-6.00m, grade varies from G12 to G17.
Due to the higher depth of occurrence, good potential for underground mining.
4.2.25 Seam IVB

4.2.25.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam IVB are furnished in this
Table 4.193
Reference
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX Y i to iv
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11 Floor Contour Plan - VII Y
14 Seam Folio Plan - XW
Table 4.194
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4

5 21
Sl no. Seam IVB
1 Shallowest (m) 284 MMPA42
Roof
1 Min (m) 78.28 MMPA05
FRL
2 Max (m) -51.01 MMPA02
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4.2.25.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam IVB is intersected in total 148 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below IVT and overlies seam IIIA.
4.2.25.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam IVT with a parting ranging from
0.41m (MNPS153) to 19.40m (MMPA84).
m (MMPA02). Thickness class distribution of seam IVB is given below.
Figure 4.25 Thickness class distribution of seam IVB

4.2.25.8 Incrop Zone: Seam IVB is not incropped within this block.
4.2.25.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam IVB is given below.
Table 4.195
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam IVB Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
IVB 110 27 11 - - 72 - - -
Roof
21 46 11 16 7 1 8 -
Floor
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Table 4.196
Dirt Bands in Seam IVB
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.20 3.25 0.20 2.67 1 1 0.12 0.80 60.00 29.96 1 2 0.11 0.58 55.00 21.72 1 2 0.11 0.65 55.00 24.34
IVB I30 1.05 1.74 0.98 1.54 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.20 0.25 20.41 16.23 1 1 0.20 0.25 20.41 16.23
I100 1.67 2.46 1.46 2.46 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.21 0.21 14.38 8.54 1 1 0.21 0.21 14.38 8.54
of proximate analysis of seam IVB is given below.
Table 4.197
Seam Name IVB
Min 4.48 3.71 5.18
M%
Max 9.63 6.11 5.18
Range of Min 24.82 50.48 53.28
Proximate Ash%
Analysis Max 60.14 61.34 53.28
on 60% Min 15.14 15.27 17.03
RH & VM%
Max 26.87 19.03 17.03
40oC
Min 21.89 18.77 24.51
FC%
Max 41.54 26.78 24.51
Cal/kg Max 5139 3356 2931
Min G17 U.G G15
Range of Grade
Max G12 G14 G15
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4.2.25.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for IVB is carried out in 3
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of IVB is given in the table below.
Table 4. 198
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
39 40
IVB 3 I30
MMPA39 MMPA63
36 42
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA38
4.2.25.15 Ash Fusion Range: Result of Ash fusion test for this seam is given below.
Table 4. 199
FROM TO THICKNESS SEAM
BH. NO. IDT ST HT FT
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA054 307.09 307.63 0.54 IVB ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 200
Seam Name IVB
Min 63.600 - 63.170
SiO2%
Max 64.090 - 63.170
Range Min 24.750 - 25.310
Al2O3%
of Ash Max 25.010 - 25.310
Analysis Min 4.580 - 5.760
Fe2O3%
Max 5.770 - 5.760
CaO% Min 0.260 - 0.250
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Seam Name IVB

Max 0.290 - 0.250
Min 1.030 - 0.950
MgO%
Max 1.060 - 0.950
Min 1.220 - 1.340
TiO2 %
Max 1.300 - 1.340
Min 2.600 - 2.410
K2O %
Max 2.900 - 2.410
Na2O Min 0.070 - 0.070
% Max 0.080 - 0.070
P2O5 Min 0.030 - 0.020
% Max 0.030 - 0.020
Min 0.610 - 0.720
SO3 %
Max 0.720 - 0.720
4.2.25.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam IVB is given below.
Table 4. 201
Petrographic studies seam IVB
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 15 19
20.90

vitrinite %

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4.2.25.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 149 borehole, omitted in 1 borehole due
to fault, the general thickness range is 1.21m-3.00m, grade varies from G12 to G17.
Due to the higher depth of occurrence, good potential for underground mining.
4.2.26 Seam IIIA

4.2.26.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam IIIA are furnished in this
Table 4.202
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
9 Seam Structures - IX Z i to v
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII Z
14 Seam Folio Plan - XX

Table 4.203
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

3

4

5 41
Sl no. Seam IIIA

Roof
1 Min (m) 43.87 MMPA05

FRL
2 Max (m) -86.18 MMPA92
4.2.26.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam IIIA is intersected in total 129 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below IVB and overlies seam III.
4.2.26.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam IVB with a parting ranging from
12.80m (MMPANC140) to 38.92 m (MNPS153).
m (MMPANC129). Thickness class distribution of seam IIIA is given below.
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Figure 4.26 Thickness class distribution of seam IIIA

4.2.26.8 Incrop Zone: Seam IIIA is not incropped within this block.
4.2.26.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam IIIA is given below.
Table 4.204
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam IIIA Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
IIIA 100 17 33 - 1 49 - - -
Roof
9 91 - - - - - -
Floor
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Table 4.205
Dirt Bands in Seam IIIA
Seam bands bands
Type of Sample
Name Min
(m)
BCS 0.22 1.40 0.22 1.16 1 1 0.10 0.24 45.45 20.69 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 1 0.10 0.24 45.45 20.69
IIIA I30 0.66 1.40 0.66 1.40 1 1 0.24 0.24 36.36 17.14 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
of proximate analysis of seam IIIA is given below.
Table 4.206
Seam Name IIIA
Min 1.96 4.19 -
M%
Max 6.40 5.52 -
Range of Min 39.48 45.43 -
Proximate Ash%
Analysis Max 64.68 56.48 -
on 60% Min 13.71 17.14 -
RH & VM%
Max 23.51 24.30 -
40oC
Min 16.44 21.92 -
FC%
Max 32.17 40.07 -
Cal/kg Max 4023 3640 -
Min U.G G16 -
Range of Grade
Max G12 G13 -
4.2.26.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for IIIA is carried out in 5
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of IIIA is given in the table below.
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Table 4. 207
Range of HGI
- -
I100
- -
- -
IIIA 5 I30
- -
32 54
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA52
4.2.26.15 Ash Fusion Range: Result of Ash fusion test for this seam is given below.
Table 4. 208
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA054 337.04 337.64 0.60 IIIA ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
Table 4. 209
Seam Name IIIA
Min - - 61.210
SiO2%
Max - - 63.820
Min - - 24.850
Al2O3%
Max - - 27.460
Min - - 4.330
Range Fe2O3% Max - - 8.790
of Ash Min - - 0.210
Analysis CaO%
Max - - 0.280
Min - - 0.720
MgO%
Max - - 0.960
Min - - 1.300
TiO2 %
Max - - 1.390
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Seam Name IIIA

Min - - 1.130
K2O %
Max - - 1.870
Na2O Min - - 0.050
% Max - - 0.050
P2O5 Min - - 0.040
% Max - - 0.090
Min - - 0.650
SO3 %
Max - - 0.730
4.2.26.17 Petrographic Studies: Details of petrographic analysis of seam IIIA is given in the
table below.
Table 4. 210
Petrographic studies seam IIIA
Thickness range : 0.51 to 0.56m
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 14.30 18.70 19.50 22.90
Inertinite % 21.60 32.30 27 42.80
Mineral matter % 28.40 40 37.70 50.10
20.10 24.60

vitrinite %

G16. Due to the higher depth of occurrence, potential for underground mining.
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4.2.27 Seam III

4.2.27.1 References: The referral drawings and annexure for seam III are furnished in this
Table 4.211
Reference
Sl. Annexure
6 Reserves XI -
IX AA i to
9 Seam Structures - xvi
11 Floor Contour Plan - VII AA
14 Seam Folio Plan - XY

Table 4.212
A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number
Nil

3

4
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A. Intersections
Sl No. Seam Number

5 06
Sl no. Seam III
Roof
1 Min (m) 35.15 MMPA123
FRL
2 Max (m) -93.84 MMPA92
4.2.27.4 Stratigraphic position: Seam III is intersected in total 163 boreholes drilled in the
block. It occurs below IIIA and this is the most bottom most seam.
4.2.27.5 Parting Analysis: The seam occurs below Seam IIIA with a parting ranging from
0.35m (MMPA92) to 3.42 m (MMPA106).
m (MMPA149). Thickness class distribution of seam III is given below.
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Figure 4.27 Thickness class distribution of seam III

4.2.27.8 Incrop Zone: Seam III is not incropped within this block.
4.2.27.9 Roof & Floor: Immediate lithology of roof floor of seam III is given below.
Table 4.213
Lithology of Immediate Roof & Floor of seam III Phatehpur-A block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield
Total
no.
Seam Stratum
of
Bhs
High
Sandy Shaly
Shale Sandstone
Shale
III 125 21 66 - - 38 - - -
Roof
14 14 7 20 53 2 15 -
Floor

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Table 4.214
Dirt Bands in Seam III
Seam bands bands
Type of
Name Sample Min
(m)
BCS 3.62 8.85 3.62 8.44 1 1 0.12 0.90 3.31 10.66 1 5 0.30 1.46 8.29 17.30 1 5 0.56 1.52 15.47 18.01
III I30 3.86 8.17 3.48 7.60 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 3 0.38 0.67 10.92 8.82 1 3 0.38 0.67 10.92 8.82
I100 5.41 8.69 5.11 8.69 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 3 0.30 1.20 5.87 13.81 1 3 0.30 0.50 5.87 5.75
4.2.27.12 Poximate Analysis: Proximate analysis has been done in 123 boreholes and the range
of proximate analysis of seam III is given below.
Table 4.215
Seam Name III

Min 1.77 4.24 -
M%
Max 8.58 6.79 -
Min 18.93 25.45 -
Range of Ash%
Proximate Max 47.63 50.04 -
Analysis Min 20.30 21.67 -
on 60% VM%
Max 32.02 23.36 -
RH &
40oC Min 33.88 37.34 -
FC%
Max 45.81 38.72 -

Cal/kg Max 5687 5172 -
Min G14 G14 -
Range of Grade
Max G12 G12 -
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4.2.27.14 Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI): The HGI analysis for III is carried out in 5
nos. of borehole. The range of HGI of III is given in the table below.
Table 4. 216
Range of HGI
32 68
I100
MMPA63 MMPA52
40 40
III 5 I30
MMPA69 MMPA69
30 58
BCS
MMPA63 MMPA52
4.2.27.15 Ash Fusion Range: Ash fusion test has been done for this seam in 3 boreholes and
the details of analysis is given below.
Table 4.217
Ash Fusion Analysis of seam III
BH. NO.
NAME
(m) (m) (m) 0 0 0 0
C C C C
MMPA036 365.39 373.23 7.84 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA 038 340.63 345.36 4.73 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA052 372.71 380.44 7.73 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA054 338.64 346.31 7.67 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA063 380.08 388.23 8.15 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA069 392.32 399.88 7.56 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA069 392.32 399.88 7.56 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA070 350.87 358.65 7.78 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA072 403.83 411.87 8.04 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MMPA090 398.79 405.36 6.57 III ¯ >1450 >1450 >1450
MNPS127 397.85 404.72 6.87 III > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
MNPS130 346.75 354.63 7.88 III > 1400 > 1400 > 1400 > 1400
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Table 4. 218
Seam Name III
Min - 62.27 -
SiO2%
Max - 63.83 -
Min - 26.79 -
Al2O3%
Max - 26.88 -
Min - 5.12 -
Fe2O3%
Max - 5.3 -
Min - 0.27 -
CaO%
Max - 0.45 -
Min - 0.68 -
MgO%
Range Max - 0.74 -
of Ash Min - 1.54 -
Analysis TiO2 % Max - 1.6 -
Min - 0.83 -
K2O %
Max - 0.98 -
Na2O Min - 0.04 -
% Max - 0.05 -
P2O5 Min - 0.04 -
% Max - 0.28 -
Min - 0.64 -
SO3 %
Max - 0.67 -
4.2.27.17 Petrographic Studies: Petrographic analysis of seam III has been done in 02
boreholes and the details are given below.
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Table 4. 219
Petrographic studies of seam III
Thickness range : 6.99 to 7.73m
%)
From To From To
Vitrinite % 30.90 35.90 36 41.80
Inertinite % 10.90 23.40 12.70 27.30
Mineral matter % 31.50 39 36.70 45.50
14.20 14.20

vitrinite %

4.2.27.19 Conclusion: Total number of intersections in 163 boreholes, omitted in 1 borehole
due to fault, the general thickness range is 6.01m-9.00m, grade varies from G12 to
G14. Due to the higher depth of occurrence, good potential for underground mining.
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RESERVE
5.1 General:
Regional exploration of West of Basin Phatehpur-A, Mand Raigarh Coalfield, Korba
District, Chhattisgarh was carried out by MECL during the season 2002- 2003. A total
number of 32 boreholes were drilled covering 48 Sq. km. Subsequently, blocking was
done in West of Basin Phatehpur and exploration design were carried out for detailed
exploration of the different blocks such as West of Basin Phatehpur-A, B & C. Out of 32
boreholes, 13 are falling in this West of Basin Phatehpur-A (the block under discussion)
and were used to prepare the exploration scheme.
Depending upon 13 numbers of boreholes falling within the block, exploration
activities were carried out to drill further 157 numbers of drill holes under this current
program comprising 118 numbers of coring boreholes and 39 numbers of non coring
boreholes. Including the earlier drilled 13 number of coring boreholes drilled by MECL,
the total number of boreholes drilled in this block are 170 with a borehole density of
11.56 BH’s/Sq.km. As this coal block is devoid of any structural disturbances except in
the north east corner of the block, the borehole density is sufficient to delineate the coal
Reserves into proved category.
The northwestern part of the block is occupied by a slightly higher elevation lands and
is represented by rocks of Kamthi formation. Besides the uphill portions, the area is also
represented by agricultural lands, forest and vegetation cover, water bodies and sparse
habitations.
After due consultation with the RI-V, CMPDIL, the geological reserves of the
block are kept under both Underground and Opencast potentialities. Reserve estimation
for the seam’s XVI to VI B is kept under opencast potentiality while Seam VB to Seam
III is kept under underground potentiality. Prevailing criteria for estimation of coal
reserve for Underground and Opencast being considered. The total coal reserves are
estimated upto a depth range of 500 meter from the surface level. Because of sufficient
borehole density, the reserves are placed under proved category and only net insitu
reserves are reported.
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5.2 Basic Assumptions and Norms Followed:
5.2.1 Definitions:
I. Estimation of Reserves was restricted up to the workable limits of the seams. The
workable limits of the thickness have been taken as 1.0 m as for the opencastable
seams whereas 0.90 meter for the underground coal seams. In general, seam XVI
to Seam VIB were considered as opencastable and Seam VB to Seam III has been
considered as Underground property. All lithological corrections were done
accordingly while compositing the seams.
II. Shaly coal and Carbonaceous shale Low (having ash and moisture more than 40%
and up to 65%) occurring at the roof and/or floor of a coal seam has been
considered as part of the seam while arriving at the effective thickness for
estimating the Reserves.
III. Reserves have been calculated based on the in-band thickness (I 100 & I30) of seams.
In-band (I100 & I30) thickness of seam has been delineated including combustible
bands (Ash +Moisture >65% to <75%) up to 100 cm.
IV. Reserves are worked out for the block irrespective of the sectoral concept
V. The areas of heave zones of faults have been excluded from the estimation of
Reserves.
VI. None of the local and inconsistent seams were considered for estimation of coal
Reserves within this coal block except L6 which is more consistent throughout the
deposit.
VII. The following seams are excluded from estimation of Reserves are given below
Table 5.1:
Table 5. 1
Seams excluding from reserve estimation
No. of
No. of boreholes Opencast or
Seam No. of Reasons for
Thickness deteriorat having B/B Underground
name intersections discard
ed seam Analysis Property
data
Coring 7 Min. 0.29 - 7 1. Less number
Non Max Opencast of
L12 - 1.25 - - intersections;
Coring . Property
Total 7 Avg. 0.64 - - 2. Poor average
thickness;
Coring 18 Min. 0.14 - 8 3. Less number
Opencast
L10 Non Max of
5 2.33 - - Property
Coring . intersections of
workable
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No. of
No. of boreholes Opencast or
Seam No. of Reasons for
Thickness deteriorat having B/B Underground
name intersections discard
ed seam Analysis Property
data
Total 23 Avg. 0.68 - - thickness;
4. Having less
Coring 13 Min. 0.08 - 2
B/B analysis
Non Max Opencast data of this
L9 Coring - . 0.72 - -
Property seam.
Total 13 Avg. 0.27 - -
Coring 4 Min. 0.05 1 1
Non Max Underground
VB 1 0.60 - -
Coring . Property
Total 5 Avg. 0.31 - -
VIII. Seam boundaries are delineated based on their projection norms and firmed before
estimation of coal reserves.
IX. Zone has been delineated where seam is not developed. The limit of the zone of
non-development has been done based on half of influence zones from the two
adjacent boreholes.
5.2.2 Seams affected by Intrusive:

None of the coal seams are found to be heat affected as evident from the
exploratory data of this block.
5.2.3 Categorization of Reserves:
The whole reserves are placed into proved category. A standard deduction of 10% made
from proved resources to convert it into Net Insitu geological reserves.
5.2.4 Grade Estimation
Since the coal seams of West of Basin Phatehpur A block shows non-coking
characteristics, the Reserve has been determined based on GCV values determined for
the seam overall samples as well as from computed values by the empirical formula
given by Sri B.K. Mazumder:
154 x {100 - (1.1 x A + M)} - 108 x M
Gross CV in kcal/kg =
1.8
Where, A is Ash and M is Moisture determined on 60% RH and 40°C, or
calculated from band by band ash and moisture of seam after equilibration at 40 0C and on
60% RH.
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Relative density of the different bands (both carbonaceous and others) was
calculated based on declared RD values with respect to the GCV range. The reference is
given below in Table no. 5.2 below.
Table 5. 2
GCV Range and RD values with respect to different Grade of Non Coking Coal.
Grade Based Range of Average Relative density
on GCV GCV(kcal/kg) (RD)
G1 >7000 1.36
G2 >6700 to ≤7000 1.4
G3 > 6400 to ≤6700 1.43
G4 >6100 to≤ 6400 1.44
G5 >5800 to≤ 6100 1.47
G6 >5500 to≤ 5800 1.5
G7 >5200 to ≤5500 1.53
G8 >4900to ≤5200 1.56
G9 >4600 to ≤4900 1.58
G10 >4300 to ≤4600 1.61
G11 >4000 to ≤4300 1.65
G12 >3700 to ≤4000 1.69
G13 >3400 to ≤3700 1.73
G14 >3100 to ≤3400 1.78
G15 >2800 to ≤3100 1.81
G16 >2500 to ≤ 2800 1.84
G17 >2200 to ≤2500 1.87
Ungraded ≤2200 1.9
5.3 Procedure:
5.3.1 Block Boundary:
The West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block forms a part of the Mand-Raigarh
Coal field, Korba district in the state of Chhattisgarh. It spans over an area of 14.70
Sq.km between,
Latitude 21°45’00” – 22°42’00” North.
Longitude 83°01’00” – 83°44’00” East.
1:50,000).
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The West of Basin Phatehpur A Block is bounded by 6 Cardinal Points
and coordinates of the individual points as provided in NIT are given below in Table no.
5.3. The Location Plan has been shown in Plate No-1.
Table 5. 3
Geographical Co-ordinates of the Cardinal Points of West of Basin Phatehpur A
Block
CARDINAL POINTS X (EASTING) Y (NORTHING)
1. 83°00’00.0” 22°26’35.7”
2. 82°59’03.4” 22°26’33.4”
3. 82°59’24.5” 22°27’06.8”
4. 82°59’27.1” 22°28’41.9”
5. 83°01’43.9” 22°28’44.0”
6. 83°01’27.7” 22°26’39.1”
The boundary points along with their cardinal points are furnished in table no. 5.4 while
the map showing the cardinal points are furnished in plate no. 1
Table 5. 4
Block Boundary Cardinal points for West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block.
POINT ID LATITUDE LONGITUDE
A 25°10'3.9"N 87°21'25.2"E
B 25°11'20.886"N 87°21'47.033"E
C 25°12'24.0"N 87°22'13.9"E
D 25°12'46.994"N 87°21'15.353"E
E 25°13'25.791"N 87°19'38.54"E
F 25°11'25.1"N 87°19'14.9"E
5.3.2 Barriers:
As such no barriers are conceptualized for blocking of reserve within this block. A
surface run off in the north eastern corner
5.3.3 Sectors / Sub sectors:
No sectors and sub sectors has been considered in this report.
5.3.4 Mine data considered:
The area is devoid of any mining activities at present. Thus no mine data has been
considered for reserve estimation.
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5.3.5 Methodology:
The volume of coal reserves has been estimated by volumetric method using the
relevant module of Minex Software. For converting the volume into tonnage, average
relative density as defined in the ISP and furnished in table no. 5.1 are considered.
Thickness grids as estimated from the effective thicknesses (after reducing the in seam
band thickness) and were used for reserve estimation through Minex software. Effective
thickness for non coring boreholes were estimated from the Geophysical Log
interpretations. Thus effective thickness grids have been generated with 100% boreholes
while GCV grids were generated from the coring boreholes only. Computed GCV values
were used wherever SOV data not available.
5.3.6 Average Specific Gravity:
Average specific gravity as depicted in table no. 5.1 is utilized for volume to tonnage
conversion.
5.3.7 Computation of Coal Reserves:
A reserve has been computed from the grids generated through Minex Software.
Grids were generated with “General Purpose Gridding” with 25 x 25 mesh sizes. Data
boundary is restricted to 200 m.
5.4 Overburden
5.4.1 Nature
The top Overburden of west of Basin Phatehpur A shows a varying degree of
maturation starts from the thick weathered zone to exposed Kamthi group of sandstones.
Kamthi’s are exposed in the relatively higher elevation zones and found to occur in the
western section of the block.
The overburden is mostly hard compact sandstones of Barakar formation as a
partings between the seams.
5.4.2 Inseam burden:
In seam burdens are mostly represented by carbonaceous shales and grey shales.
5.4.3 Methodology for Overburden Estimate:
For estimation of top OB, volume difference between the topographical surface and
floor of base of weathering grids were used. Estimation has been done through Minex
software.
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As the opencast seam considerations are limited to floor of Seam VIB, all OB
estimations were restricted to roof of Seam VIB. Wherever, seam VIB are found to be
deteriorated or not developed, overlain workable seams were considered for estimation
of overburden.
The estimated top OB comes to about 194.41 Million Cum. The estimated
Overburden upto roof of seam VIB comes to about 2698.323 Mcum. Seam wise
overburden including top OB of 194.41 Million Cum is furnished in Annexure-XII.
5.4.4 Depth of excavation:

The depth of excavation at West of Basin Phatehpur A is considered as floor of Seam
VIB after due consultation with RI V, CMPDIL. The depth range lies within 300 meter
from the surface level. Total volume of OB comes to about 2698.323 MCum with respect
to 182. 85 Million Tons with a resultant vertical strip ratio of 14.76.
It was also worked out that if the limiting depth for quarriable seam restricted within
floor of seam X (approximate within 200-meter depth from the surface level), the coal
reserves comes to about 176.49 Million Tons with a resultant vertical strip ratio of 8.64.
5.5 Description of Reserves:
Reserves are estimated based on the following criteria:
a. All quarriable reserve is limited to floor of Seam VIB.
b. Seam wise thickness wise coal Reserves from surface to 500 meter depth range in
every 100 meter interval have been estimated. Thickness wise Reserves has been
estimated for the following thickness range:
i. 0.90 /1.0 meter to 1.20 meter.
ii. 1.20 meter to 3.0 meter.
iii. 3.0 meter to 6.0 meter.
iv. 6.0 meter to 9.0 meter.
v. > 9.0 meter.
All the above thicknesses mentioned are effective thicknesses estimated from
the seam overall analytical data. Effective thickness for Seam XVI to Seam VIB
considered based on I100 while effective thickness for Seam VB to Seam III
considered based on I30 basis.
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5.5.1 Summary:
The coal reserves of West of Basin Phatehpur A represent both UG and Quarriable
types. Coal Seams from XVI to Seam VIB comprising the quarriable limit while Seam
VB to Seam III representing UG type as directed by RI-V, CMPDIL. Accordingly,
Quarriable and Underground coal reserves were estimated based on the ISP 2017 and
reserve statements were prepared as per Model GR Format circulated by CMPDIL.
5.5.2 Summarized tabulated statements for Reserves:
a. Underground Reserves:
 Depth wise reserve:
Depth wise Seam wise net insitu coal underground coal reserves of West of
Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block has been worked out in every 100 meter level and
is furnished below in table no. 5.5.
Table 5. 5
SEAM WISE DEPTH WISE NET GEOLOGICAL RESERVE OF West of Basin
Phatehpur-A Block
FOR UNDERGROUND
(Reserve in Million Tonnes)
VA 0 0 0 0 0 0
V 0 0 0.144 0 0 0.144
L6 0.001 0.018 0.137 0.546 0.038 0.74
IVT 0.578 0.752 13.223 30.466 0.99 46.009
IVB 0.09 0.131 0.652 6.605 0.034 7.512
IIIA 0.022 0.043 0.02 1.047 0.68 1.812
III 1.4 1.797 1.567 102.061 31.216 138.042
Total
(MT) 2.091 2.742 15.744 140.725 32.957 194.258
 Grade wise reserve – Seam wise grade wise net insitu Undergorund coal reserve
of West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block is furnished in Table no. 5.6.
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Table 5. 6
Seam wise Grade wise Net insitu Coal reserves of West of Basin Phatehpur A,
Mand Raigarh Coalfield, Chhattishgarh.
TOTAL
SEAM VA V L6 IVT IVB IIIA III
(MT)
G17 0 0 0 0.215 0.319 0 0 0.535

G16 0 0 0 0.496 1.271 0.03 0 1.797
G15 0 0 0.008 5.32 3.298 0.442 0.276 9.345
G14 0 0.144 0.022 11.816 1.843 1.189 0.669 15.684
G13 0 0 0.403 13.655 0.572 0.151 0.493 15.274
G12 0 0 0.094 8.748 0.137 0 1.119 10.098
G11 0 0 0.095 3.914 0.039 0 6.395 10.442
G10 0 0 0.01 1.301 0.022 0 17.708 19.041
G9 0 0 0.003 0.451 0.01 0 41.328 41.791
G8 0 0 0.097 0.08 0 0 58.151 58.328
G7 0 0 0.009 0.012 0 0 10.695 10.716
G6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.207 1.207
TOTAL
0 0.144 0.74 46.009 7.512 1.812 138.042 194.258
(MT)
 Thickness wise reserve- Thickness wise Reserves has been estimated for the
following thickness ranges:
i. T0 – 0.50 meter to 0.90 meter (reported separately).
ii. T1 – 0.90 meter to 1.20 meter.
iii. T2 – 1.20 meter to 3.0 meter.
iv. T3 – 3.0 meter to 6.0 meter.
v. T4 – 6.0 meter to 9.0 meter.
vi. T5 - > 9.0 meter.
All the above thicknesses mentioned are effective thicknesses. Thickness wise
Reserves of West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block, is furnished in table below.
Table 5. 7
Thickness wise reserves (Under Ground)
Total
(MT)
T1 (0.90m-1.20m) 0 0.105 0.656 0.381 4.539 1.356 0 7.038
T2 (1.20m-3.00m) 0 0.039 0.084 36.015 2.973 0.456 0 39.567

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Total
(MT)
T3 (3.00m-6.00m) 0 0 0 9.612 0 0 13.458 23.069
T4 (6.00m-9.00m) 0 0 0 0 0 0 124.213 124.213
T5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.371 0.371
( >9.00m)
TOTAL (MT) 0 0.144 0.74 46.009 7.512 1.812 138.042
194.258
Table 5. 8
Thickness wise reserves (T0 thickness for Under Ground)
TOTAL
DEPTH THICKNESS VA V L6 IVT IVB IIIA III
(MT)
0-100M T0(0.50m-0.90m) 0.017 0.022 0.017 0 0.039 0.055 0 0.15
100-200M T0(0.50m-0.90m) 0.006 0.014 0.016 0 0.069 0.034 0 0.137
200-300M T0(0.50m-0.90m) 0.328 1.594 0.607 0.004 0.448 0.037 0 3.017
300-400M T0(0.50m-0.90m) 0.069 2.122 2.424 0.11 4.127 3.624 0 12.476
400-500M T0(0.50m-0.90m) 0 0 0.134 0 0.008 0.577 0 0.719
TOTAL 0.42 3.752 3.198 0.114 4.689 4.326 0 16.499

b. Opencast Reserves:
The net insitu opencast coal reserve comes to about 182.85 million tons upto floor of
seam VIB. Depth wise Overburden, coal volumes, OB volumes and resultant strip ratio
are furnished in table no. 5.9
Table 5. 9
Depth wise Overburden and quarriable Net Geological reserves with resultant
stripping ratio of West of Basin Phatehpur A, Mand Raigarh Coalfield,
Chhattishgarh.
Volume of
Total Mass Volume Net
(Coal+OB) to of Coal Geological
be excavated for all Reserves
on floor of the Volume (Million Resultant
Seam VIB seams of OB Tons for Stripping
Particulars (mm3) (mm3) (mm3) All Seams) Ratio(Vertical)
0-100 meter Depth 1402.86 85.76 1317.10 128.82 10.22
100 -200 meter depth 1358.41 34.53 1323.88 50.46 26.24
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Volume of
Total Mass Volume Net
(Coal+OB) to of Coal Geological
be excavated for all Reserves
on floor of the Volume (Million Resultant
Seam VIB seams of OB Tons for Stripping
Particulars (mm3) (mm3) (mm3) All Seams) Ratio(Vertical)
200-300 meter Depth

(VIB floor) 59.76 2.42 57.34 3.56 16.09
Total = 2821.03 122.71 2698.32 182.85 14.76
 Depth wise reserve:

Depth wise reserve for opencast potentiality has been worked out in every 100
meter depth level from the surface and also limited to the floor of Seam VIB.
Depth wise net insitu opencast potential coal reserves is furnished in table no.
5.10
Table 5. 10
Depth wise Seam wise Opencast Coal Reserve of West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal
Block, Mand Raigarh Coalfield, Chhattisgarh.
XVI 2.711 0.399 0 3.11
XV 5.192 0.21 0 5.402
XIVA 0.29 0.04 0 0.33
XIV 16.226 0.79 0 17.015
XIII 62.785 7.344 0 70.129
XIIA 0.168 0.071 0 0.239
XII 28.189 20.333 0.504 49.026
XI 3.206 3.54 0.023 6.77
X 9.946 13.966 0.561 24.473
IX 0.029 0.447 0.021 0.497
VIIIT 0.013 0.225 0.076 0.314
VIIIB 0 0 0 0
VIIT 0.01 0.194 0.199 0.404
VIIB 0 0.326 0.066 0.391
VIT 0 0.003 0.002 0.006
VIB 0.058 2.575 2.112 4.745
Total
(MT) 128.823 50.463 3.564 182.85
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 Grade wise reserve- Seam wise grade wise coal reserves of West of Basin
Phatehpur A Coal Block has been estimated and furnished in table no. 5.11.
Table 5. 11
Seam wise Grade wise Net Insitu Opencast Coal Reserve of West of Basin
Phatehpur-A Coal Block.
SEAM
Total
G17 G16 G15 G14 G13 G12 G11 G10 G9 G8 (MT)
XVI 0 0 0 0 0.033 0.75 1.426 0.675 0.226 0 3.11
XV 0 0 0.056 0.07 0.873 2.62 1.688 0.096 0 0 5.402
XIVA 0 0 0 0 0.018 0.312 0 0 0 0 0.33
XIV 0 0 0 0 0.083 0.693 4.509 10.041 1.571 0.119 17.015
XIII 0 0 0 0.109 0.168 1.228 36.48 30.492 1.651 0 70.129
XIIA 0 0 0 0 0.078 0.161 0 0 0 0 0.239
XII 5.44 21.881 13.707 5.734 1.435 0.759 0.07 0 0 0 49.026
XI 0.09
8 0.579 1.438 3.082 1.435 0.138 0 0 0 0 6.77
X 0.00
2 0.088 0.222 0.412 5.216 12.778 5.55 0.194 0.012 0 24.473
IX 0 0 0 0.011 0.03 0.411 0.045 0 0 0 0.497
VIIIT 0.03
2 0.013 0.12 0.126 0.018 0.003 0 0 0 0 0.314
VIIIB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VIIT 0 0.072 0.247 0.073 0.011 0 0 0 0 0 0.403
VIIB 0.00
1 0.103 0.076 0.207 0.005 0 0 0 0 0 0.391
VIT 0 0 0 0.006 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.006
VIB 2.42
7 1.905 0.319 0.094 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.745
TOTAL
(Million
Tonnes) 8.00 24.641 16.186 9.924 9.403 19.853 49.769 41.497 3.459 0.119 182.85
Thickness wise reserve- Thickness wise Reserves has been estimated for the following
thickness ranges:
i. T0 – 0.50 meter to 1.00 meter (reported separately).
ii. T1 – 1.00 meter to 1.20 meter.
iii. T2 – 1.20 meter to 3.0 meter.
iv. T3 – 3.0 meter to 6.0 meter.
v. T4 – 6.0 meter to 9.0 meter.
vi. T5 - > 9.0 meter.
All the above thicknesses mentioned are effective thicknesses. Thickness wise
Reserves of West of Basin Phatehpur A Coal Block, is furnished in table below.
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Table 5. 12
Thickness wise reserve (Open cast)
SEAM T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 TOTAL
(1.00m-1.20m) (1.20m-3.00m) (3.00m-6.00m) (6.00m- ( >9.00m) (MT)
9.00m)
XVI 0.287 2.823 0 0 0 3.11
XV 1.504 3.898 0 0 0 5.402
XIVA 0.038 0.292 0 0 0 0.33
XIV 2.04 14.975 0 0 0 17.015
XIII 0 2.303 67.826 0 0 70.129
XIIA 0.112 0.127 0 0 0 0.239
XII 0.105 24.008 24.913 0 0 49.026
XI 3.578 3.192 0 0 0 6.77
X 3.857 20.529 0.087 0 0 24.473
IX 0.052 0.404 0.041 0 0 0.497
VIIIT 0.265 0.049 0 0 0 0.314
VIIIB 0 0 0 0 0 0
VIIT 0.33 0.074 0 0 0 0.404
VIIB 0.163 0.228 0 0 0 0.391
VIT 0.006 0 0 0 0 0.006
VIB 2.55 2.196 0 0 0 4.745
14.886 75.097 92.867 0 0
Total(MT) 182.85
Table 5. 13
Thickness wise reserves (T0 thickness range for Open cast property)
THICKNESS T0 (0.50m-1.00m) T0 (0.50m-1.00m) T0 (0.50m-1.00m)
TOTAL
DEPTH 0-100M 100-200M 200-300M
XVI 0.403 0 0 0.403
XV 1.046 0.117 0 1.163
XIVA 0.539 0.021 0 0.56
XIV 0.671 0.139 0 0.809
XIII 0 0 0 0
XIIA 6.044 1.394 0 7.437
XII 0.044 0.015 0 0.059
XI 3.809 5.421 0.232 9.462
X 0.168 0.592 0 0.759
IX 0.039 2.04 0.011 2.09
VIIIT 0.02 2.652 0.359 3.031
VIIIB 0.008 2.008 0.101 2.117
VIIT 0.06 5.093 2.306 7.459
VIIB 0.017 2.038 0.484 2.539
VIT 0.028 0.48 0.67 1.176
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THICKNESS T0 (0.50m-1.00m) T0 (0.50m-1.00m) T0 (0.50m-1.00m)
TOTAL
DEPTH 0-100M 100-200M 200-300M
VIB 0.089 2.83 3.94 6.855
TOTAL
12.984 24.838 8.098 45.92
(MT)
 Cut off Ratio Wise Resources: Estimation of cut off ratio wise reserve with respect
to seam and grade has been worked out for West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block and is
furnished below table.
Table 5. 14
Cut off Ratio wise Coal Resources of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block.
Seam Particulars 1:1-
<1:1 1:2-1:3 1:3-1:4 1:4-1:5 >1:5 Total
Name Grade 1:2
G13 - - - - - 0.03 0.03
G12 - - - - - 0.76 0.76
XVI G11 - - - - - 1.44 1.44
G10 - - - - - 0.65 0.65
G9 - - - - - 0.23 0.23
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.11 3.11
G15 - - - - - 0.06 0.06
G14 - - - - - 0.07 0.07
G13 - - - - - 0.86 0.86
XV
G12 - - - - - 2.65 2.65
G11 - - - - - 1.67 1.67
G10 - - - - 0.10 - 0.10
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 5.31 5.40
G13 - - - - - 0.02 0.02
XIVA
G12 - - - - - 0.31 0.31
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.33
G13 - - - - - 0.08 0.08
G12 - - - - - 0.64 0.64
G11 - - - - - 4.51 4.51
XIV
G10 - - - - - 10.14 10.14
G9 - - - - - 1.52 1.52
G8 - - - - - 0.12 0.12
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.02 17.02
G14 - - - - 0.11 - 0.11
XIII G13 - - - - - 0.17 0.17
G12 - - - - - 1.23 1.23
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Seam Particulars <1:1 1:1- 1:2-1:3 1:3-1:4 1:4-1:5 >1:5 Total
Name Grade 1:2
G11 - - - - - 36.42 36.42
G10 - - - - 30.55 - 30.55
G9 - - - - 1.65 - 1.65
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.31 37.82 70.13
G13 - - - - - 0.08 0.08
XIIA
G12 - - - - - 0.16 0.16
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.24
G17 - - - - - 5.44 5.44
G16 - - - - - 21.89 21.89
G15 - - - - - 13.70 13.70
XII G14 - - - - - 5.74 5.74
G13 - - - - - 1.43 1.43
G12 - - - - - 0.76 0.76
G11 - - - - - 0.07 0.07
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 49.03 49.03
G17 - - - - - 0.10 0.10
G16 - - - - - 0.57 0.57
G15 - - - - - 1.43 1.43
XI
G14 - - - - - 3.10 3.10
G13 - - - - - 1.43 1.43
G12 - - - - - 0.14 0.14
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.77 6.77
G17 - - - - 0.00 - 0.00
G16 - - - - - 0.09 0.09
G15 - - - - - 0.22 0.22
G14 - - - - - 0.41 0.41
X G13 - - - - - 5.20 5.20
G12 - - - - - 12.78 12.78
G11 - - - - - 5.57 5.57
G10 - - - - - 0.19 0.19
G9 - - - - - 0.01 0.01
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.47 24.47
G14 - - - - - 0.01 0.01
G13 - - - - - 0.02 0.02
IX
G12 - - - - - 0.40 0.40
G11 - - - - - 0.05 0.05
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48 0.48
VIIIT G17 - - - - - 0.03 0.03
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Seam Particulars <1:1 1:1- 1:2-1:3 1:3-1:4 1:4-1:5 >1:5 Total
Name Grade 1:2
G16 - - - - - 0.02 0.02
G15 - - - - - 0.12 0.12
G14 - - - - - 0.13 0.13
G13 - - - - - 0.02 0.02
G12 - - - - - 0.00 0.00
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.31 0.31
- - - - - - - 0.00
- - - - - - - 0.00
- - - - - - - 0.00
VIIIB
- - - - - - - 0.00
- - - - - - - 0.00
- - - - - - - 0.00
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
G16 - - - - - 0.07 0.07
G15 - - - - - 0.24 0.24
VIIT
G14 - - - - - 0.07 0.07
G13 - - - - - 0.01 0.01
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 0.40
G17 - - - - - 0.00 0.00
G16 - - - - - 0.10 0.10
VIIB G15 - - - - - 0.08 0.08
G14 - - - - - 0.20 0.20
G13 - - - - - 0.00 0.00
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.39
VIT G14 - - - - - 0.01 0.01
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01
G17 - - - - - 2.43 2.43
G16 - - - - - 1.92 1.92
VIB
G15 - - - - - 0.31 0.31
G14 - - - - - 0.09 0.09
Total = 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.75 4.75
Total Coal Reserve
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 32.41 150.42 182.83
(MT)
Associated OB
2698.32
(CuM)
Stripping Ratio
(Coal:OB) 14.76
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5.6 Surface Constraints:
Except few seasonal nalas, sparse habitations and village roads, no such surface
constraints are there which can block the Reserves.
5.6.1 Coal Reserves under surface constraints:
Exercise has been carried out to define the coal reserves under surface constraints. A
smaller part in the north eastern corner of the block comprising about 15.50 ha of land
covered under nala. The total reserve blocked under this nala section is 2.91 Million tons
out of which 0.71 Million ton is quarriable whereas remaining 2.20 Million Ton is
Underground potentiality.
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SPECIALISED STUDIES
6.1. General
Drill cores of all the boreholes drilled during this exploration program where
forwarded to the CMPDIL designated laboratory with proper sample advices for
determination of the Ash and Moisture percentages.
Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis, Ash fusion temperature & HGI test have been
proposed to be carried out in 11 boreholes. Except AFTR result of 2 boreholes, all test
results are awaited till date. Coal core of 2 boreholes (MMPA39 & MMPA52) had
been sent to petrographic test and result is furnished in Annexure-VIIC. Physico-
mechanical study has been carried out in one of the borehole (MMPA59) core within
this block and report is furnished in Annexure-VIII.
6.2. Physico - mechanical properties
6.2.1. Design
Depending upon the availability of suitable length of core sample for preparation
of test specimens, most of the lithological units of the borehole have been tested for
various properties.
1. Bulk Density
2. Protodyakonov strength index (PSI)
3. Unconfined compressive strength
4. Shear strength
5. Tensile strength
6. Young's modulus of elasticity
7. Triaxial strength
a) Angle of internal friction
b) Cohesion
6.2.2. Tests undertaken
1. Bulk Density
Bulk density was determined by water displacement method using the following
equation.
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Weight of dry specimen
Bulk Density =---------------------------------(gm/cc)
Volume of Specimen
2. Protodyaknov Strength Index
Five test samples, weighing 50 gm each, comprising irregular pieces of rocks in size
range of 10 to 25 mm were crushed separately in a cylinder of 76mm internal diameter by
a 2.4 kg drop weight falling through a height of 0.6m. Samples are subjected to 2 to 5
impacts depending upon the strength of the samples.
Fines below 0.5mm size produced by the five specimens were combined and
the total height of the fines column in a volumometer of 23mm internal diameter is
measured.
The Protodyaknov strength index (PSI) was determined by the formula:
20 x No. of drops
PSI =
----------------------------------------------
Height of column of fines (mm)
3. Unconfined Compressive Strength
Rock cores free from surface irregularities are cut by a diamond saw using water as
coolant. The specimens are finished as closely as possible to the tolerances specified by
the Commission of Standardization of Laboratory and Field Tests of the International
Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM). To remove the moisture introduced at the time of
cutting, specimens are kept at room temperature for about 5 days before testing.
Since it is difficult to obtain unbroken lengths of core suitable for test specimens of
2.5 to 3:1 length-diameter ratio, it was normally intended to have all specimens of 2 : 1
ratio only. However, some specimens of slightly less than 2: 1 ratio were also tested in
those cases where the number of specimens is too small. The following size effect
correction was employed such that the unconfined compressive strength calculated
corresponds as closely as possible to the length-diameter ratio of 2:1.
4F
C' =
πD2
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0.889 C'
C=
0.778+0.222 (D/L)
Where C = Unconfined compressive strength for L/D 2

C' = Unconfined compressive strength for L/D π2
F = Failure load
D = Diameter of specimen
L = Length of specimen
To determine the failure load the specimens were loaded upto failure along the core axis
in a servo-controlled hydraulic compression testing machine at a stress rate of 0.2 to 0.5
MPa per second.
4. Tensile Strength
The brazilian disc method was employed for this test. The specimens with
diameter to length ratio of 1:0.5 were loaded on a compression machine diametrically at a
rate of around 0.2 to 0.5 MPa per second. The following equation is used for determining
tensile strength, T.
2F
T= --------------
πLD
Where F= Failure load

D= Diameter of specimen
L= Length of specimen
5. Shear Strength
The method employed was direct shear test using a double shear box. Cylindrical
specimens of not less than 50mm length were loaded by a 20mm thick shear piece. Load
was applied by the same stiff compression testing machine at a rate of around 0.2 to 0.5
MPa per second. The following equation was used for determining shear strength, S.
2F
S=
πD2
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6. Young's Modulus of Elasticity

For determining Young's Modulus, the test specimens were similar to those
prepared for uniaxial compressive strength test. Before readings of deformation under
compressive load were taken the specimens were subjected to 3 cycles of loading and
unloading to a level of about 50% of failure load as recommended by ISRM. Strain
readings at equally spaced loads were thereafter noted for axial deformation.
Young's modulus was then calculated as an average modulus of the linear segment
of the axial stress-strain curve around 50% of the ultimate compressive strength.
7. Triaxial Strength (Cohesion and Angle of Internal Friction)
Test specimens similar to those prepared for uniaxial compression test were
subjected to confining pressures of 5 and 10 MPa in a triaxial cell In a few cases,
however, tests could be done for one confining pressure only due to limited number of
test specimens available.
The increase in confining pressure was carried out simultaneously with the
application of axial stress by a compression testing machine until the desired confining
pressure of 5 or 10 MPa was reached. Thereafter the axial stress was allowed to rise
independently. The stress rate followed was about 0.5 MPa per second as specified by the
ISRM.
Cohesion and angle of internal friction were obtained by first plotting the Mohr's
diagram of stresses and the corresponding envelope. Cohesion was estimated from the
intercept of the envelope on the shear axis and the angle of internal friction from the slope
of the envelope as a tangent to the Mohr's circles.
Total core of one borehole (MMPA59) had been sent for Physico-mechanical Test.
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6.2.3. Tests Results
Table No. 6.1:
Tests Results of Physico-mechanical studies
Double Internal
Compressive Tensiile Young's Apparent
Statistical Density Shear Poisson's Friction
Rock type Strength Strength Modulus Cohesion
Parameters (Kg/m³) Strength Ration Angle
(Mpa) (Mpa) (Gpa) (Mpa)
(Mpa) (°)
Minimum value 1891.00 4.91 0.58 1.12 1.29 0.12 - -

Coarse to
very Maximum value 2212.00 17.76 3.18 3.32 3.51 0.35 - -
coarse 1996.00 10.49 1.23 1.90 2.32 0.25 - -
grained Mean/Average
sand stone Median 1992.00 9.40 1.10 1.89 2.25 0.28 - -
Standard Deviation 68.00 3.15 0.64 0.70 1.02 0.10 - -
Minimum value 1825.00 6.37 0.85 1.12 0.40 0.06 2.54 46.13
Maximum value 2241.00 29.20 2.63 2.68 4.82 0.37 3.52 52.18
Coarse
grained Mean/Average 2044.00 12.94 1.60 1.86 2.32 0.22 3.02 48.86
sand stone
Median 2035.00 11.24 1.59 1.86 2.13 0.24 3.06 48.86
Standard Deviation 74.00 5.23 0.53 0.49 1.37 0.09 0.36 2.23
Minimum value 1864.00 6.36 0.30 1.09 0.97 0.14 2.76 41.05
Medium Maximum value 2254.00 23.78 3.14 2.64 3.98 0.37 3.78 47.00
to coarse
grained Mean/Average 1985.00 12.54 1.46 1.67 1.98 0.30 3.30 43.93
sand stone 1980.00 11.31 1.45 1.64 1.68 0.32 3.36 43.75
Median
Minimum value 1877.00 6.43 0.76 1.76 0.50 0.11 2.16 47.68
Fine to 2451.00 46.22 4.94 2.51 11.75 0.32 3.89 54.97
coarse + Maximum value
medium Mean/Average 2057.00 15.58 2.33 2.08 3.39 0.18 3.09 51.24
grained
sand stone Median 2030.00 11.24 1.89 1.99 2.63 0.16 3.33 51.15
Minimum value 1863.00 34.40 3.87 2.76 - 0.11 - -
Maximum value 2408.00 50.24 6.59 4.21 - 0.33 - -

Shale, 2199.00 44.79 5.04 3.60 - 0.20 - -
grey Mean/Average
Median 2178.00 45.57 4.97 3.82 - 0.15 - -
Standard Deviation 153.00 5.87 1.05 0.75 - 0.12 - -
Minimum value 1303.00 - - - - - - -

Coal + Maximum value 1718.00 - - - - - - -
Shaly coal
+ Carb Mean/Average 1532.00 - - - - - - -
shale 1557.00 - - - - - - -
Median
Standard Deviation 165.00 - - - - - - -
Minimum value 1303.00 4.91 0.30 1.09 0.40 0.06 2.16 41.05
Maximum value 2451.00 50.24 6.59 4.21 11.75 0.37 3.89 54.97
All rock 2020.00 14.46 1.83 1.93 2.54 0.23 3.12 48.55
type Mean/Average
Median 2019.00 11.31 1.54 1.85 2.13 0.24 3.14 48.33
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6.2.4. Discussion
Complete coal core of the borehole MMPA59 was sent to Mining Laboratory of
CMPDI for determining the analysis of various Physico-Mechanical properties of rock
(as described above) and coal core samples and the report has been received. Above
mentioned parameters were analyzed and stated in the report for the depth wise logged
complete core of the borehole having a length from 0.00m to 413.00m.
6.2.5. Results
Details of the test results are attached as Annexure VIII.
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Table No. 6.2:

Weighted Average Density & Strength of major Partings in MMPA59
Inter
Appar
nal
ent
Unlaxial Compressive Young's Fricti
Depth Density Tensile Strength Double Shear Poisson's Ratio Cohes
Parti Strength Modules on
Rock Type i on
ng Angle
(Mpa)
(°)
Fr
To Kg/m³ Avg. Mpa Avg. Mpa Avg. Mpa Avg. Gpa Avg. Avg.
om
Soil,reddish
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
brown,sludge
Fine to medium
grained
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
sandstone,reddish,
Surfac highly weathered
e to
top 0 32.91
most Medium to coarse
seam grained 0.44,0.37,0.35,0. 1.83,1.65,
sandstone,yellowis 37,0.30 0.36 2.21,2.64 2.08 - - - - - - - -
h brown weathered
Coarse to very 1935, 1891,

0.66,0.83,
coarse grained 1962, 1907, 9.43,9.40,8.80,9. 1.12,2.1 0.14,0.
1928 8.58 0.87,0.58, 0.75 1.71 - - 0.23 - -
sandstone,yellowis 1947, 1942, 01,8.50,5.79,9.09 1,1.91 32
0.83
h brown 1909
weathered
1999,1941,19
Medium grained 45,1915,1917, 9.57,11.40,12.36, 3.01,1.96, 1.62,1.5 2.26,1. 0.35,0.
Top sandstone,moderat 1900,1998,19 1944 12.69,9.66,6.77,7 9.98 2.71,2.41, 2.65 6,1.35,1 1.50 93,1.42 1.72 32,0.2 0.31 3.36 41.05
most ely sorted 85,2013,1922, .40 3.14 .49 ,1.25 5
seam 34. 1897,1900
35 45.12
to
next 2254,2152,20 20.81,17.28,15.4 1.54,1.35,
seam Medium to coarse
66,2075,2019, 2114 2,11.31,16.32,18. 16.54 1.36,1.81, 1.60 - - - - 0.37 0.37 - -
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6.3. Hydrogeological studies

Periodical monitoring of ground water regime covering different
hydrogeomorphic, hydrogeological units is an effort to acquire information on
behaviour of ground water levels, chemical quality and temperature of formation water
through representative sampling. The process is essential in both spatial and temporal
domain, to consolidate a detailed knowledge about ground water scenario of an area
with respect to its behaviour, availability and quality. Thus, data so collected during
monitoring becomes one of the most important inputs for a holistic ground water
management.
Monitoring is carried out by establishing suitable Ground Water Monitoring
Stations (GWMS) based on geomorphology, geology, hydrogeology and status of
ground water resource of the area with a view to observe the trend of water level and
change of chemical quality with space and time. It is also essential for estimation of
ground water resources and to demarcate the water logging as well as drought prone
areas.
Accordingly, network stations (GWMS) for monitoring of water level data were
also changed in different periods. However, from late nineties, these old wells are being
replaced by well-defined piezometers in phased manner with an expectation that in near
future, this effort will provide better result.
6.3.1. Physiography
West of Basin of Phatehpur-A Block is represented by gently undulated
topography except the western edge about 1.5 Km from the western boundary. The
average elevation level of the Block is about 354. 58m AMSL with a minimum and
maximum elevation levels of 321.00m AMSL to 475.12m AMSL respectively. Detail
topographical survey has been conducted during the exploration stage of the block. The
western part of the block is represented by comparatively higher elevation levels where
it is geologically controlled by the overlain Kamthi formation. The rock exposures are
well observed within the upland. Dissected valleys and domes are being observed and
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6.3.2. Climate
The area is characterized by tropical climate with well defined summer from April
to June, monsoon from July to September and winter from November to February. May
is the hottest month when the temperature rises to a maximum of 48oC. December is the
coldest month with mercury dipping to a low of 7 oC. The average annual rainfall
recorded in the region was 2200.8mm in 1994. The relative humidity during the
monsoon ranges from 75% to 80% and in summer from 18% to 60%.
6.3.3. Surface Hydrology
Numerous first order streams are generated from the highland to feed the main
drainage system represented by few Nalas (Labed, Diwan and Ghodawa) one of which
is bisecting the south western major ridge within the Block. These Nalas are finally
joining Mand River to the south east direction at a distance of around 20 Km.
Gully head bunds and water small scale water reservoirs are existing within the
block in the northern part in Labed River.
In general the area comprise of dendritic to sub-dendritic drainage pattern.
6.3.4. Hydrogeology
Table No. 6.3:
Depth of water level in boreholes
BH ID X Y DTW DWL Artesian
MMPA01 2898556.730 942202.859 338.601 113.00
MMPA02 2899249.755 939828.212 336.787 3.80
MMPA03 2896931.978 940243.823 354.496 155.00
MMPA04 2898544.764 940622.231 345.686 412.00
MMPA07 2897390.525 941805.665 345.570 71.00
MMPA10 2896530.413 941811.178 349.436 12.00
MMPA12 2899002.031 942227.603 325.036 10.00 136.00
MMPA15 2897018.130 942233.920 345.007 10.00 110.00
MMPA55 2898603.086 939839.426 338.602 4.80
MMPA57 2899372.350 941842.356 330.294 5.10
MMPA61 2898217.301 939849.294 335.879 5.00
MMPA62 2897811.310 940217.021 353.170 2.84
MMPA64 2896602.354 940620.458 383.062 7.20
MMPA69 2896177.469 940230.284 383.497 4.40
MMPA71 2896546.008 939405.476 422.331 5.20
MMPA73 2896172.567 941041.252 411.564 6.00
MMPA75 2898804.067 939620.884 330.293 7.10
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MMPA77 2898009.618 939610.198 342.525 4.10
MMPA78 2899210.608 940018.512 331.364 5.60
MMPA79 2897612.463 940023.920 349.025 4.30
MMPA80 2896809.003 939995.448 355.210 4.00
MMPA81 2898435.315 940033.612 339.195 6.00
MMPA83 2896175.073 940598.231 401.047 6.30
MMPA85 2897594.845 939629.084 342.353 3.80
MMPA86 2896806.911 939612.679 341.985 25.00
MMPA90 2898000.331 940016.273 346.806 5.10
MMPA91 2898420.799 939610.098 335.441 6.00
MMPA92 2899205.418 939623.134 328.576 6.00
MMPA93 2895998.125 939612.546 361.199 78.00
MMPA94 2897603.489 940416.658 351.430 5.00
MMPA95 2898401.979 940426.233 339.312 4.48
MMPA96 2898799.324 940419.905 338.486 4.00
MMPA98 2897991.164 940423.747 340.858 8.00
MMPA99 2896409.678 940822.185 369.430 40.0
MMPA100 2899215.815 940824.187 336.973 5.00
MMPA102 2896801.886 941218.624 359.356 4.50
MMPA104 2896228.696 939441.457 373.413 80.0
MMPA105 2897621.519 941224.009 350.735 3.50
MMPA106 2897604.571 940821.310 348.721 8.90
MMPA108 2897995.212 941226.690 347.140 514.00
MMPA110 2898926.949 939958.001 337.090 1.10
MMPA113 2897569.508 941622.616 348.152 64.00
MMPA114 2898380.642 942031.739 340.022 61.25
MMPA116 2896393.721 941634.352 360.871 52.00
MMPA118 2896789.375 942013.381 338.532 22.50
MMPA119 2898801.528 942026.092 336.920 45.00
MMPA120 2896423.881 942403.868 361.905 30.00
MMPA121 2895810.623 939433.652 393.169 82.00
MMPA123 2896197.440 942852.668 367.590 12.00
MMPA125 2897982.165 942400.690 343.300 51.00
MMPA132 2899159.670 941645.958 309.281 22.50 48.50
MMPA136 2898799.045 941628.533 328.397 12.00
MMPA139 2899204.088 942028.215 324.368 11.00
MMPA143 2899591.516 942394.957 321.051 12.00
MMPA144 2899953.884 942784.806 326.404 107.00
MMPA145 2898597.296 942648.506 331.134 11.00
MMPA146 2899047.122 942424.408 331.755 9.00
MMPA147 2898748.637 941910.587 328.511 9.00

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MMPA148 2896575.947 941266.795 358.974 12.00
MMPA149 2899029.923 942755.234 322.853 20.0
MMPA151 2899397.451 942450.281 315.670 25.00
MMPA153 2899693.379 941689.422 321.734 90.50
MMPA154 2898013.878 942796.773 339.830 12.00
MMPA155 2897635.840 939254.921 331.768 20.00
MMPA156 2896610.290 942840.066 356.879 15.00
MMPANC107 2898407.803 941215.956 336.966 6.00
MMPANC112 2898800.236 940811.695 334.253 10.00
MMPANC115 2896801.210 941607.395 353.235 5.00
MMPANC109 2899220.860 941220.719 328.806 90.00
6.3.5. Pumping Tests

Pumping Test has not been conducted at site during this exploration phase.
6.3.6. Slug Injection Test
Slug Injection Test has not been conducted at site during this exploration phase.
6.3.7. Water Quality
Water Quality Test has not been conducted at site during this exploration phase.
6.3.8. Discussion of Results
Water level of the area is measured from some of boreholes.
6.4. Gassiness studies
Gassiness Studies has not been conducted at site during this exploration phase.
6.5. Temperature gradient
Thus this study has not been carried out during this exploration programme.
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MINING & UTILISATION
7.1 GENERAL
The coals available in West of Basin Phatehpur-A block are of relatively high
moisture, moderate to high ash, low rank, non-coking coals of both inferior and
superior nature. Altogether there are 32 correlatable coal seams observed in the block
with 10 numbers of local seams which have also been correlated as per the available
regional exploratory data. Younger seams are found to be incropping within this block
are Seam XVI, XV, XIVA, XIV & Seam XIII. In between the inconsistent coal seams
namely L12 is also incropping however due to their inconsistent nature and poor
thickness range expected not to have any effect on mining. Initially it was firmed to
estimate floor of Seam VI as a limit for opencast reserve while older seams (V, IV &
III) were supposed to be considered as underground potential. However, as seen from
the processed data after due lithological correction from band by band analysis results,
the middle packet consisting Seam IX, VIII T , VIII B, VII T, VII B, VIT & VI B are
having very poor thickness range and their average thickness range is less than the
workable thickness. Thus floor of Seam X has been considered as limit for quarriable
reserve which occurs mostly within a depth range of 200 meter from the surface level.
Seam IV Top, IV Bottom & III are considered to be potential for underground mining.
7.2 SECTIONAL MAKE - UP OF COAL SEAM

None of the sections within West of Basin Phatehpur A were identified for sectional
mining.
7.3 OPENCAST RESERVES
7.3.1 Quarriable Seams:

As per the specific guideline from RI V, CMPDIL, floor of seam VIB has been
considered the limit for quarriable reserve. Accordingly, net insitu geological reserve
has been estimated and reported. However, it has been observed that, the quarriable
reserve yields more optimum vertical strip ratio if it is restricted to floor of Seam X
which is approximately attained a depth range of 200 meter from the surface level.
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The general seam sequence of West of Basin Phatehpur A is depicted in table no. 7.1
below.
Table 7.1
Thickness and nature of parting of West of Basin Phatehpur A Block, Mand
Raigarh Coalfield, Chhattisgarh.
Thickness borehole
Name
L12 0.29 MMPA71 1.25 MMPA34 0.00 - 0.50 7
XVI 0.20 MMPA97 2.11 MMPA121 1.21 - 3.00 27
XV 0.15 MMPA58 1.93 MMPA43 1.21 - 3.00 60
XIVA 0.09 MMPA34 2.40 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 82
XIV 0.14 MMPA143 2.49 MNPS156 1.21 - 3.00 115
XIII 0.24 MMPA156 5.79 MMPA83 3.01 - 6.00 162
XIIA 0.15 MNPS141 1.90 MMPANC28 0.51 - 1.00 160
XII 0.16 MNPS141 5.31 MMPA04 3.01 - 6.00 167
XI 0.21 MMPA51 1.98 MMPA59 0.51 - 1.00 161
X 0.27 MMPA131 5.00 MMPANC28 1.21 - 3.00 167
L10 0.14 MMPA96 2.33 MMPA92 0.00 - 0.50 24
IX 0.09 MMPA113 3.10 MMPA83 0.00 - 0.50 90
L9 0.08 MMPA155 0.72 MMPA47 0.00 - 0.50 13
VIIIT 0.10 MMPA106 4.71 MMPA85 0.00 - 0.50 144
VIIT 0.09 MMPA156 1.38 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 148
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Thickness borehole
Name
VIIB 0.05 MMPA03 2.60 MMPANC14 0.00 - 0.50 159
VIT 0.10 MMPA71 1.20 MMPANC112 0.00 - 0.50 103
VIB 0.08 MNPS151 2.65 MMPA02 0.51 - 1.00 158
VB 0.05 MMPA15 0.63 MMPA151 0.00 - 0.50 5
VA 0.09 MMPA118 0.70 MMPANC08 0.00 - 0.50 81
V 0.10 MMPA34 1.34 MMPA127 0.51 - 1.00 110
L6 0.14 MMPA92 1.78 MNPS139 0.00 - 0.50 81
IVT 0.53 MNPS130 4.29 MMPA153 3.01 - 6.00 167
IVB 0.06 MMPA49 3.25 MMPA02 1.21 - 3.00 149
IIIA 0.05 MNPS127 2.00 MMPANC129 0.51 - 1.00 129
III 3.62 MMPA38 10.10 MMPA149 6.01 -9.00 163
Opencast coal resources were estimated based on I 100 criteria. Minimum 1.0 meter
effective thickness was considered for resource estimation. Floor of seam VIB has been
considered for limiting the opencast coal reserve. This is found to occur mostly in the
depth range of 0 to 300 meter from surface level. Details of opencast coal reserve is
given in table no. 7.2 below.
Table No. 7.2
Opencast Coal Resource of West of Basin Phatehpur A

XVI 2.711 0.399 0 3.11
XV 5.192 0.21 0 5.402
XIVA 0.29 0.04 0 0.33
XIV 16.226 0.79 0 17.015
XIII 62.785 7.344 0 70.129
XIIA 0.168 0.071 0 0.239
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XII 28.189 20.333 0.504 49.026
XI 3.206 3.54 0.023 6.77
X 9.946 13.966 0.561 24.473
IX 0.029 0.447 0.021 0.497
VIIIT 0.013 0.225 0.076 0.314
VIIIB - - - -
VIIT 0.01 0.194 0.199 0.404
VIIB 0 0.326 0.066 0.391
VIT 0 0.003 0.002 0.006
VIB 0.058 2.575 2.112 4.745
Total (MT) 128.823 50.463 3.564 182.85
The estimated overburden upto floor of seam VIB is about 2698.32 Million Cum
resulting in vertical stripping ratio of 1:14.76.
7.3.2 Reserves without constraints:
Exercise has been carried out to define the coal reserves under surface constraints. A
smaller part in the north eastern corner of the block comprising about 15.50 ha of land
covered under nala. The total reserve blocked under this nala section is 2.91 Million
tons out of which 0.71 Million ton is quarriable whereas remaining 2.20 Million Ton is
Underground potentiality.
7.3.3 Possibility of grade improvement:
Washability study not conducted under the present exploration program.
7.3.4 Parting:
Parting thickness distribution is furnished in table no. 7.1 above. The nature of
parting is mostly sandstones with varying degree of compaction.
7.4 UNDERGROUND RESERVES
7.4.1 Depth range:

As per the guideline of RI V, CMPDIL, the coal seams starting from VB
(though not workable in this block) upto floor of Seam III has been deciphered for
underground workings. Accordingly, reserve estimation has been exercised. The depth
wise-seam wise underground potential coal reserve is furnished in table no. 7.3.
Depth wise coal resources of Seam IV Top, IV Bottom and Seam III are furnished in
Table 7.3 below.
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Table no. 7.3

Underground Potential Coal Resources of West of Basin Phatehpr A.
VA 0 0 0 0 0 0
V 0 0 0.144 0 0 0.144
L6 0.001 0.018 0.137 0.546 0.038 0.74
IVT 0.578 0.752 13.223 30.466 0.99 46.009
IVB 0.09 0.131 0.652 6.605 0.034 7.512
IIIA 0.022 0.043 0.02 1.047 0.68 1.812
III 1.4 1.797 1.567 102.061 31.216 138.042
Total (MT) 2.091 2.742 15.744 140.725 32.957 194.258
It has been observed that the considerable underground coal reserves are lying in a
depth range of 300 meter to 500 meter.
7.4.2 Existing mining area
The area is free from any type of mining activities.

7.4.3 Thickness-wise distribution of reserves:
Thickness wise coal resources are furnished in Chapter-V. However, thickness wise
cumulative coal resources for underground seams are furnished in below table no. 7.4.
Table No. 7.4
Thickness wise UG potential coal resources of West of Basin Phatehpur A

Total
(MT)
T1 (0.90m-1.20m) 0 0.105 0.656 0.381 4.539 1.356 0 7.038
T2 (1.20m-3.00m) 0 0.039 0.084 36.015 2.973 0.456 0 39.567
T3 (3.00m-6.00m) 0 0 0 9.612 0 0 13.458 23.069
T4 (6.00m-9.00m) 0 0 0 0 0 0 124.213 124.213
T5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.371 0.371
( >9.00m)
TOTAL (MT) 0 0.144 0.74 46.009 7.512 1.812 138.042
194.258
7.4.4 Nature of roof strata

The thickness and nature of parting between various coal seams of the West of
Basin Phatehpur A is given in Table 7.1. Mostly is hard and compact coarse to fine
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grained sandstones of Barakar formation. Detail characteristics of the roof and floor
strata are discussed and chapter VI and physico mechanical test results as obtained are
furnished in Annexure VIII.
7.5 Possibilities:
7.5.1 Entries:
Seam incrops of XIII, XIV, XIVA, XV & XVI are present within the block. Mine
entry location can be firmed based on the site conditions to touch the floor of Seam XIII
in the initial stage. With progress of mine in down dip direction towards South East,
subsequently opening up of Seam XIV, XV and XVI will be followed.
For Underground opening, inclined or shafts may be planned with suitable techno
economical planning.
7.5.2 External Overburden dump:
The whole West of Basin Phatehpur A coal block is found to be mineralized. Thus need
for external overburden dump is envisaged in the initial stage of mining till sufficient
de-coaled areas are available for internal dumping.
7.5.3 Colony
Can be planned while project planning.
7.6 NEED FOR DIVERSION

7.6.1 ROAD:
Few village roads will be required to be diverted to give access to the local people with
the progress of the project. However, once Rehabilitation took place, permanent
diversion roads may not require.
7.6.2 NALA:
A part of Labed Nadi situated in the north eastern corner of the block needs to be
shifted for mining activities if the blocked reserve of 2.91 Million tons requires to be
recovered.
7.7 PATCH DEPOSITS
Not envisaged.
7.8 FIRE CLAY RESOURCES
Occurrence of clay resources has not been identified within this block.
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7.4 COAL UTILISATION
7.4.1Coal characteristics
The coals of West of Basin Phatehpur A are, in general, high moisture, moderate to
high ash, low rank, non-coking coals of both inferior and mid calorific value range. The
HT range is found more than 14500C.
7.4.2 Suitability for use
The Coals from West of Basin Phatehpur A are mostly suitable for power
generation. A selective mining of the UG seams can give a moderate ash coal which
may be suitable for Sponge Iron production DRI technology.
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ENVIRONMENTAL BASE DATA
8.1 GENERAL
In absence of primary environmental monitoring data for the Block during this
exploration programme, secondary information have been collected from public
domain, EIA-EMP report of Phatehpur East Coal Pvt Ltd and described in this chapter
to explain the baseline environmental scenario of the area.
The West of Basin Phatehpur A Block is located in Mand Raigarh Coalfield of,
Chhatisgarh. The area is having an average elevation of 350 m above mean sea level.
The details of environment settings of the study area covering an area surrounding
the envisaged site for the coal project are given in Table 8.1.
Table 8.1 Environmental setting
Sl. Areas Name/

No. Identity
1 Areas protected under international None
conventions, national or local legislation for
their ecological, landscape, cultural or other
related value
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for Reserve Forest
ecological reasons – Wetlands, watercourses  Jabga RF
or other water bodies, coastal zone,  Tengru RF
biospheres, mountains, forests
 Fatehpur RF
 Sherband
 Bijapatra RF
 Semipali RF
Protected Forest
 Barpali PF
Mountains
 Gauduar Pahar
 Pawan Akhra Pahar
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Water Bodies
 Labed nadi
 Patpara nala
 Diwan nala
 Bijakharra nala
 Chuiya nala
 Jhriya nala
 Parha nala
 Pawasi nala
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive
species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, None
foraging, resting, over wintering, migration
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters None
5 State, National boundaries None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for  East Coast Rly. Line at
access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim Kharsia
areas  State High way-2, 4
 NH-78, NH-200
7 Defense installations None
8 Densely populated or built-up area (Based on  Korba
the population more than 2000) and some  Dharamjaigarh Colony &
villages  Labed
 Girari
 Basin
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land  Korba Primary School, M
uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, E School, High School
community facilities)  Urga Primary School, M E
School, High School,
Dispensary
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10 Areas already subjected to pollution or
environmental damage (those where existing None
legal environmental standards are exceeded)
The following environmental parameters have been discussed in this chapter:-

a) Meteorological features
b) Air quality
c) Water quality
d) Noise level
e) Flora and fauna
f) Demographic pattern
g) Landuse pattern
8.2 METEOROLOGICAL FEATURES
8.2.1 GENERAL
Meteorological phenomena are observable weather events that are explained by
the science of meteorology. Meteorological phenomena are described and quantified by
the variables of Earth's atmosphere: temperature, air pressure, wind direction, water
vapor, mass flow, and the variations and interactions of those variables, and how they
change over time. Different spatial scales are used to describe and predict weather on
local, regional, and global levels. All the datas are taken from Final Environmental
Impact Assessment Report of Fatehpur East Coal Pvt. Ltd. published in January,2014 .
8.2.2 RAINFALL DATA

The annual 30 years average rainfall is 1602 mm cc (Source: IMD).
Table 8.2
Monthly and Yearly rainfall variations in Korba District.
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP
2012 79 359 0 -100 0 -100 6 -52 0 -100 128 -30
2013 10 -42 37 140 0.5 -97 27 118 1.5 -88 206 12
2014 0 -100 41 166 35 122 1.7 -86 2.7 -78 75.7 -59
2015 6 -65 0.3 -98 21 34 12 -3 0 -100 166 -9
2016 11.8 -29 19 32 29 104 2 -80 19 41 56.3 -73
YEAR JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

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R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP R/F %DEP
2012 428 5 474 9 251 16 10.1 -79 30 111 3.5 -55
2013 263 -36 392 -10 85.3 -60 197 318 0 -100 0 -100
2014 384 -6 469 8 171 -21 123 162 0 -100 0 -100
2015 352 -14 386 -11 133 -39 9 -81 0 -100 0 -100
2016 383 -17 371 -19 398 66 26.7 -49 0 -100 0 -100
8.2.3 TEMPERATURE
During the study period the average daily mean minimum temperature was found
to be 26.5◦C and average daily mean maximum temperature to be 43◦C in summer.
Minimum Temperature during December is 13.3°c and maximum is 21°c.
8.2.4 WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION
Wind rose diagram showing calm period, wind speed and direction generated
during the study period is shown in Table 8.2.
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Fig-8.1: Wind Rose Diagram in the summer season.

8.2.5 HUMIDITY
During the study period the humidity levels were found to vary from 39% – 62%.
Table 8.3:
Monthly temperature, relative humidity, calm period, wind speed and direction.
8.2.6 Special Weather Phenomena

The occurrence of thunderstorm is 9 days per year, mostly spread across the
months of June to September. Occurrence of dust storm is rare. The visibility
conditions are good.
8.3 AIR QUALITY
Baseline/present environmental quality data with respect to air quality has been
furnished in table 8.4.
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Table 8.4
Air quality of the nearby area.
8.4 WATER QUALITY

8.4.1 Ground Water
 Groundwater Level: Ground water occurs under phreatic and semi- confined
conditions in the inter-granular spaces in the shallow weathered rocks and in
the fractured systems at deeper levels respectively. The general range of
ground water levels in the phreatic aquifer varies from 5.0 m.b.g.l. to 10.0
m.b.g.l. in pre-monsoon period, while during post-monsoon period varies from
2.0 m.b.g.l. to 5.0 m.b.g.l.
An artesian aquifer is a confined aquifer containing groundwater under

positive pressure. This causes the water level in a well to rise to a point
where hydrostatic equilibrium has been reached.
A well drilled into such an aquifer is called an artesian well. If water reaches
the ground surface under the natural pressure of the aquifer, the well is called
a flowing artesian well.
An aquifer is a geologic layer of porous and permeable material such as sand

and gravel, limestone, or sandstone, through which water flows and is stored.
An artesian aquifer is confined between impermeable rocks or clay which
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causes this positive pressure. Not all the aquifers are artesian (i.e. water table
aquifers occur where the groundwater level at the top of the aquifer is at
equilibrium with atmospheric pressure). The recharging of aquifers happens
when the water table at its recharge zone is at a higher elevation than the head of
the well.
Table 8.5
Depth to Water Level information of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal
Block.
DTW Artesia
BH ID X Y AMSL DWL - m n
MMPA01 2898556.730 942202.859 338.601 113
MMPA02 2899249.755 939828.212 336.787 3.8
MMPA03 2896931.978 940243.823 354.496 155
MMPA04 2898544.764 940622.231 345.686 412
MMPA07 2897390.525 941805.665 345.570 71
MMPA10 2896530.413 941811.178 349.436 12
MMPA12 2899002.031 942227.603 325.036 10 136
MMPA15 2897018.130 942233.920 345.007 10 110
MMPA55 2898603.086 939839.426 338.602 4.80
MMPA57 2899372.350 941842.356 330.294 5.10
MMPA61 2898217.301 939849.294 335.879 5.00
MMPA62 2897811.310 940217.021 353.170 2.84
MMPA64 2896602.354 940620.458 383.062 7.2
MMPA69 2896177.469 940230.284 383.497 4.40
MMPA71 2896546.008 939405.476 422.331 5.20
MMPA73 2896172.567 941041.252 411.564 6
MMPA75 2898804.067 939620.884 330.293 7.10
MMPA77 2898009.618 939610.198 342.525 4.1
MMPA78 2899210.608 940018.512 331.364 5.6
MMPA79 2897612.463 940023.920 349.025 4.3
MMPA80 2896809.003 939995.448 355.210 4
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DTW Artesia
MMPA81 2898435.315 940033.612 339.195 6
MMPA83 2896175.073 940598.231 401.047 6.3
MMPA85 2897594.845 939629.084 342.353 3.8
MMPA86 2896806.911 939612.679 341.985 25.00
MMPA90 2898000.331 940016.273 346.806 5.10
MMPA91 2898420.799 939610.098 335.441 6.00
MMPA92 2899205.418 939623.134 328.576 6.00
MMPA93 2895998.125 939612.546 361.199 78.00
MMPA94 2897603.489 940416.658 351.430 5.00
MMPA95 2898401.979 940426.233 339.312 4.48
MMPA96 2898799.324 940419.905 338.486 4.00
MMPA98 2897991.164 940423.747 340.858 8.00
MMPA99 2896409.678 940822.185 369.430 40.0
MMPA100 2899215.815 940824.187 336.973 5.00
MMPA102 2896801.886 941218.624 359.356 4.50
MMPA104 2896228.696 939441.457 373.413 80.0
MMPA105 2897621.519 941224.009 350.735 3.50
MMPA106 2897604.571 940821.310 348.721 8.90
MMPA108 2897995.212 941226.690 347.140 514.00
MMPA110 2898926.949 939958.001 337.090 1.10
MMPA113 2897569.508 941622.616 348.152 64.00
MMPA114 2898380.642 942031.739 340.022 61.25
MMPA116 2896393.721 941634.352 360.871 52
MMPA118 2896789.375 942013.381 338.532 22.50
MMPA119 2898801.528 942026.092 336.920 45
MMPA120 2896423.881 942403.868 361.905 30
MMPA121 2895810.623 939433.652 393.169 82.00
MMPA123 2896197.440 942852.668 367.590 12.00
MMPA125 2897982.165 942400.690 343.300 51
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DTW Artesia
MMPA132 2899159.670 941645.958 309.281 22.50 48.5
MMPA136 2898799.045 941628.533 328.397 12.00
MMPA139 2899204.088 942028.215 324.368 11.00
MMPA143 2899591.516 942394.957 321.051 12.00
MMPA144 2899953.884 942784.806 326.404 107
MMPA145 2898597.296 942648.506 331.134 11.00
MMPA146 2899047.122 942424.408 331.755 9.00
MMPA147 2898748.637 941910.587 328.511 9.00
MMPA148 2896575.947 941266.795 358.974 12.00
MMPA149 2899029.923 942755.234 322.853 20.0
MMPA151 2899397.451 942450.281 315.670 25.00
MMPA153 2899693.379 941689.422 321.734 90.5
MMPA154 2898013.878 942796.773 339.830 12.00
MMPA155 2897635.840 939254.921 331.768 20.00
MMPA156 2896610.290 942840.066 356.879 15.00
MMPANC107 2898407.803 941215.956 336.966 6.00
MMPANC112 2898800.236 940811.695 334.253 10.00
MMPANC115 2896801.210 941607.395 353.235 5.00
MMPANC109 2899220.860 941220.719 328.806 90.00
*DTW: Depth To Water table (from mean sea level)
*DWL: Depth to Water Level (below ground level)
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Fig-8.2: Depth to water table Map
Fig-8.3: Flow direction based on depth to water table map
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 Ground Water Quality:
Table 8.6
Ground water quality of the surrounding area of the block.
8.4.2 Surface Water Quality

Mand River and Pawasi nala are the main surface water sources of the study area.
Other small nallas were found to be dry during the summer season. Labed nadi is
flowing in the south eastern part of the block.
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Table 8.7
Best use of surface water.
Table 8.8
Surface Water Quality (Nearby Nala Sample).
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8.5 NOISE LEVEL

Baseline/present environmental quality data with respect to noise quality has been
furnished in table 8.9.
Table 8.9
Noise quality of the nearby area.
8.6 FLORA & FAUNA

8.6.1 FLORA
The area comprising of vegetation covers often found thick in nature. It extended
throughout the Dharamjaigarh ranges. The area is mostly flat slightly undulating. The
favorable depth of the soil, drainage and the moisture conditions are largely responsible
for occurrence of this sub type. The best growth of sal is found on flat, uneroded
grounds where the soil is deep sandy loam and well drained.
Composition of Plain Forest: The tree species occurring in plain sal forest are Sal
(Shorea robusta), saja (Terminalia tomentosa), salai (Boswellia serreta), and dhora
(Anogeissus latifolia) are frequent. Bija (Petrocarpus marsupium), harra (Terminalia
chebula) and mahua (Madhuka indica) are common while kekad (Garuga pinnata),
kusum (Schleeichera oleesa),haldu (Adina cordifolia), jamun (Syzygium cumini),
Bahera (Terminalia belerica) are also met in the forest. The lower Canopy of the forest
consists of Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon), aonla (Emblica officinalis), Kasai (Bridlia
retusa) and Rohan (Soymidia febrifuga); frequent in the forest. Amaltas (Cassia
fistula), lendia (Lagerstroemin parviflora) are common while kakai (Flacourtia
ramontchi), kusum (Schleeichera oleesa) and khamar (Gardinia turgid) can also be seen
occasionally. Shrubby layer of the forest is consists of Dhawai (Woodfordia
floribanda), kurru, harsingar (Nyctanthus arbortristis), and ber (Zyziphus zizuba). The
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common grasses found in the forest are Kusal, Bhurbhusi and Shukla. Ramdatoon and
mohul are the climbers and are and fairly common in the forest. Bamboo -
Dendrocalmus strictus is common in the forest. The authenticated list of flora observed
in the study area is given in Table 8.10.
Table 8.10: List of the plants in the block area.
Cultivated plants
Herbs
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Fruits
Plants
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VEGETABLES
8.6.2 FAUNA
Mammals: Bhalu (Melursus ursinus), Bandar (Macaca mulatta), Chamgadad
(Cynopterus sphinx), Chooha field (Bandicota benghalensis), Chital (Axis axis),
Gilhari (Funambulus pennant), Hyana (Hyaena hyaena), Jangli billi (Felis chaus),
Jangalisuar (Sus scrofa), Indian hare (Lepus ruficaudatus),Lomadi (Vulpus
benghalensis), Langur (Prebitis antellus), Neola (Herpetes edwardsi), Shahi (Hystrix
indica), and Siyar (Canis aureus) are the mammals fauna observed in the core zone
area .
Birds: Black drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis), Blue jay (Coracias benghalensis),
Brahminy myna (Sturnus pagodrum),Besra Sparrow-Hawk (Accipiter vigratus), Bater
(Coturnix coturnix), Indian cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), Comman myna
(Acridotheris tristis), Common Hoopoe (Epupa epops), House crow (Corvrus
splendens), Jangali Kaua (Corvus macrorhynchos), Jangali Tota (Taccocua
leschenaultia), Kite (Milvus migrans), Cuckoo (Eudynamys scolopaicea), Little Green
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Bee-Eater (Merops orientalis), Neelkanth (Coracias benghalensis), Pied myna
(Sturnus contra), Parakeet (Psittacutla krameri), Phakhta (Streptopelia chinensis),
Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Paddy Bird/Pond Bird (Ardeola grayii), Redwhiskered
bulbul ( Pycnonotus jocosus), Spotted dove (Streptopelia chinensis), Small Blue
Kingfisher (Alcido atthis), Scaup Duck(Aythya marila), Tania Tota (Psittacula
cyanocephala) and Tota (Psittacula krameri) are the fauna observed in the core zone
area .
Snakes: Among the reptiles Common Karait(Bungarus caeruleus), Dhaman/Indian
Rat snake (Ptyas mucosus), Dhondwa/Water sanke (Enhydris enhydris), Garden
Lizard (Calotes versicolor), Nag/Cobra (Naja naja), Russel viper (Vipera ruselli) and
Banded Krait and (Bungarus fasciatus) are observed in the core zone area.
Amphibia: Among the amphibians Bull frog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus), Common
toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus), Skipper frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis), Small
frog (Microhyla ornata) and Tree frog (Polypedates maculates) are observed in the
core zone area.
Spiders and Insects: The spiders and insects reporrrted in the cccore zone are
American cockroach (Periplanata Americana), Ant lion (Myrmeleo sp.), Common
stick insect (Carausius morosus), Cockroach (Blatta orientalis), Defoliators (Hepalia
mauritia), Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator), Firefly (Aracnocampa sp.) Common
Green Grasshoppers (Tettigonia viridissima),Rice grasshopper (Hieroglyphus.
Banian), Common painted Grasshoppers (Pecilocerus pictus), Hunting spider (Pisarua
mirabills), House spider (Tegenaria domestica), Hair Dragonfly (Brachytron
pretense), Paddy Jassids (Nephotettix apicalis).
Butterflies: Acraea violae, Eurema andersoni, Eurema brigitta, Eurema laeta,
Euthalia nais, Gandeca harina, Hypolimnas bolina, Hypolimnos misippus, Junonia
lemonias, Junonia orithiya,Neptis hylas,Phalanta phalantha and Tanaecia lepidea.
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Table 8.11:
Aquatic ecology of Pawasi Nala and Mand River.
8.7 DEMOGRAPHIC PATTERN

The demographic pattern of the Block, as per Census Report 2001 is detailed in the
following tables:
Table 8.12:
List of population around the block.
Distribution of Main Workers: The agricultural related activities are the main
occupation of the study area. Farming and agricultural activities enervates the
maximum employment in the study area. In study area out of the total workers more
than 57% of the workers are engaged in agriculture related activities and 72% Male
and 37% female counts its growth. Agricultural related activities are generally
seasonal. Therefore, these agricultural workers may not be employed for whole year.
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Table 8.13:
Details of Health facilities.
Table 8.14:
Details of Educational facilities.
8.8 LAND USE PATTERN

Land use pattern in the Block is shown in the following table and furnished in Fig 8.4.
Table 8.15:
Land use pattern in West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal Block.
CLASSIFICATION AREA IN (SQ KM )
SETTLEMENT 0.08
CULTIVATED LAND 4.69
VEGETATION 9.82
ROAD 0.02
STREAMS 0.09
TOTAL AREA 14.70
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It is evident from the above table that, majority of the lands within the block area
falls under green cover and it constitutes about 51.63%. Cultivable land (single Crop)
constitutes about 22% of the total land. The third major land types within the block are
water body which comprise of numerous 1st and second order streams.
Fig No 8.4: Land use pattern of the Block.
Irrigation Facilities: The main irrigation sources of the study area depend upon the
gully head bunds on Labed Nadi and the other 1st order streams. Due to hughly
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undulatory terrain, much of the lands are not under cultivation and most of the
cultivable lands are found to be single crop based on monsoon rain. The major river in
the part is Labed which flows south easterly to meet Mand River. Regional drainage
pattern depicts dendritic pattern.
Fig No 8.5: Drainage pattern of the Block.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
 West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block with an area of 14.70 Sq. Km. of Mand Raigarh
Coal Field was taken up for detailed geological exploration.
 75000 (+/- 30%) including 56250m and 18750m of coring and non coring drilling
respectively were proposed in the NIT and Work Order. Finally 60602.60 m including
45690.05 m coring and 14912.55 m of non coring drilling were done in the Block. A
few proposed points falling in highly forested and hilly terrain in the south western
corner of the block were inaccessible. CMPDI, after discussing the matter in a Review
Meeting held in May 2016 decided to close Drilling Operation without trying to take up
these points. A total of 157 boreholes were drilled in the Block including 118 coring
boreholes and 39 non coring boreholes. Boreholes were placed on 400m grid pattern.
 An overall borehole density of 11.56 BH/Sq. km (including MNPS series, MECL
Boreholes) suggests a reasonably good for reserve estimation as per UNFC
classification. Except in the north eastern corner of the block, the rest of the area depicts
simple geological structure.
 Topographical Survey was carried out for the entire block with contour interval of
5 M.
 Total core of one borehole namely MMPA 59 was sent for Physcio-Mechanical
Test at CIMFR, Dhanbad; results are enclosed in Annexure-VIII. Coal cores of 117
boreholes have been sent for Band by band analysis and analysis results were utilized
for lithological correction as well as roof and floor adjustment. A total 62 boreholes
were selected for seam overall analysis and results were utilized to derive the overall
grade of the coal seams. I100, I30 and BCS samples were analyzed and results are utilized
for delineation of in seam bands. Ultimate analysis advice has been made for 11
boreholes, however results are still awaited. Petrographic test results of two boreholes
are also awaited. All these special test results will be incorporated in the final
Geological Report.
 All Coal seams in the Block are confined within Barakar Formations. All together
32 correlatable coal horizons including 9 numbers of local seams were identified from
the exploratory data of the block. Though many coal horizons are identified, however, a
distinct two packets – one is suitable for opencast mining and the other is suitable for
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Geological Report
Underground mining are distinctive. The depth range of occurrence of these two
packets is also very reasonable for selection of mining methodologies. Seam XVI, to
Seam VIB are found to be suitable for opencast mining and occurs mostly at a depth
range of 0- 300 meter. While, Seam VB to Seam III are found potential for underground
development. Out of the all, seam III is the most potential within this block for
development.
 Out of 157 Bhs about 30 Bhs spread over entire block, shows artesian condition. It
is recommended that Geo hydrological investigation should be taken up with an eye to
mining prospective.
 All together 3 number of faults have been interpreted through floor contours,
boreholes indications, and surface manifestation. These faults show throw varying
between 0 to 40 M. these faults are designated as F1-F1, F2-F2, F3- F3. All the three
faults are concentrated towards the north eastern part of this block and likely to be
continued in the eastern and northern edges affecting transboundary stratum.
 A geological model has been prepared and utilized for resource estimation. Model
is prepared in Minex software.
 A quarriable resource of 182.85 Million tons has been estimated with a effective
vertical strip ratio of 1: 14.76. A total 194.26 Million tons of coal resources are
estimated to be developed as Underground potentiality.
 Further study of gassiness, detail hydrogeological, washability, temperatures study
etc. is suggested in pre mining stage.
 Identification of no coal bearing zones will be required to do for overburden
dumping.
 A nala diversion study to divert Labed Nadi will be required to do in pre mining
stage.

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CENTRAL MINE PLANNING & DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED

WORK ORDER NO: CMPDI/DG/765(A)/1410, Dt 17.11.2014

The definition of BCS may be provided at relevant places. Definition of

In point 4.1.2, carbonaceous shale low has been considered as combustible

Page 2, fifth point, it is mentioned quarriable resources as 208.99 MT and

In the second plan mentioning as the “part of Mand Raigarh Coalfields”

Name of neighbouring blocks need to be checked and corrected. For

In legend, road symbology”= =” is not matching with the symbology used

In legend, the subject may be corrected as “Geological plan of West of

Graphic litholog of MMPA-24, the “from” & “to” depth of seam VA

The spelling of ‘deteriorated’, used often in graphic lithologs, needs to be

In borehole number MMPA-34 an analyzed shaly coal band of 1.83 m at a

The relative position of borehole MMPA-49,144 and fault F4 needs to be

In seam structure of seam III in borehole MMPA-65 (plate IXA6), symbol

1:1 criteria for inclusion/exclusion of bands has been followed in

In seam structure diagram of seam IX in borehole MMPA-12, only BCS

Text & Annexures submitted in PDF format, same may be submitted in

VETTING COMMENTS BY CMPDI, RI-V

Number of boreholes is 157 will and

Nearest OC mine is Jampali Mines,

Table 1.2. Total Sampling and packing is

Complied with; borehole

4.2 M 100 calculation sheet not provided

Thickness range, parting and

For all the data-lithology, quality etc.

Seam wise Gradewise, Seamwise depth

Source of environmental data not

Seam folio plans of only 4 seams are

Details of band by band data is to be

Basic MINEX file i.e. Collar file, Seam

VOLUME IIA, IIB, IIC & IID ANNEXURE

VOLUME III PLATES

CHAPTER SUBJECT PAGE NO

Seamwise Ash Analysis results of boreholes in West of

Test results of Physico-Mechanical properties of rock/

Location Map ( location of block within map of India

Geological Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Block, Mand

Graphic Lithologs of BHs. drilled by Mining Associates

IV P to IV Q Graphic Lithologs of BHs. drilled by MECL in West of Basin

7 IV R to IV V Graphic Lithologs of Non coring BHs. drilled by MAPL in 1 : 500

3 82°59’24.5” 22°27’06.8” 939329.218 2899328.64 337.629

4 82°59’27.1” 22°28’41.9” 939138.468 2899347.276 336.77

5 83°01’43.9” 22°28’44.0” 939220.151 2895330.866 390.647

2. Communication and Accessibility:

Salient Feature SF-Page 1 of 7

11. Geological Structure:

Fault Type of Throw

Fault Type of Throw

The fault is located in

13. Coal Seams:

Thickness Range (m) Generalized Number of

Thickness Range (m) Generalized Number of

XVI 2.711 0.399 0 3.11

XIVA 0.29 0.04 0 0.33

Chapter-1: Introduction Ch-1-Page 1 of 13

Table No. 1.1

1.3 Communication and Accessibility:

Figure 1.1 : Transportation Map of West of Basin Phatehpur-A Coal Block.

11 Hydrogeological Studies 2014 2018 Bh monitoring of 118.

1.12 Quantum of Total Exploration Inputs:

1.13 Scope and Limitations:

Chapter-1: Introduction Ch-1-Page 10 of 13

Chapter-2: Exploration Ch-2-Page 1 of 27

MMPA-50 (P-72) Ash=Dens81.06-94 Ash Moist= Dens76.52-83.61 0.76