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PROJECT REPORT
OF
SIMLONG OCP (2.00 MTY)
EASTERN COALFIELDS LIMITED
March, 2011
Regional Institute-1
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd.
( A Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.)
G.T.Road (West End )
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VOLUME - I
(EXECUTIVE SUMMARY)
March,2011
Asansol-713 304.
Project Report of Simlong OCP(2.0 MTY) CMPDI, RI-1
VOLUME – I
CONTENTS
Sl.No. Particulars Page No.
A. Summarised Data I – VI
B. Executive Summary
1. Introduction ES - 1
2. Marketability & Justification ES – 3
3. Project Site Information ES – 4
4. Geology ES – 5
5. Mine Boundary, Reserves & Mine Life ES – 7
6. Method of Mining ES – 9
7. Mining & Dumping Strategy ES – 11
8. Mining Schedule & Equipment Phasing ES – 12
9. Coal Quality ES – 15
10. Pumping & Drainage ES – 16
11. Coal Handling & Despatch Arrangement ES – 16
12. Workshop, Store And Magazine ES – 17
13. Power supply, Illumination & Communication ES – 18
14. Civil Construction ES – 19
15. Safety And Conservation ES – 20
16. Environment And Management ES – 21
17. Land Requirement ES – 22
18. Mine Closure Planning ES – 24
19. Manpower, Productivity & Training ES – 24
20. Project Implementation Schedule ES – 25
21. Financial Evaluation ES – 26
22. Outsourcing Option ES - 28
Job no. 102177 i

Project report for Simlong OCP CMPDI, RI-1
SUMMARISED DATA
Sl. No. Particulars Unit Value

A. GENERAL
1 Name of Project Simlong opencast Project (2.0 MTY)
2 Name of Area / Company Eastern Coalfields Ltd.
3 Nearest Railway Station from Name Pakur
project km 60 Km.
4 Nearest State Highway Name Godda Shahebganj Road
km 36 Km.
B. GEOLOGICAL
1 Name of geological blocks Name Simlong OCP Block
considered
2 Area of the geological blocks sq. km 2.40
3 Borehole Density within the block BHs/sq.km 14.6
4 Description of all coal seams within block
Stratigraphic Thickness (m) No. of Geological Remarks
Sequence Min. Max. borehole Reserves
intersections (Mt)
Seam-VII 0.54 - 1 - Unworkable
Parting 29.52 -
Seam-VI 0.89 2.88 4 1.383
Parting 15.17 18.20
Seam-V 2.65 5.03 7 6.123
Parting 24.06 25.31
Seam- 0.65 1.99 5 0.334
IV(BOT)
Parting 13.12 17.65
Seam-III(TOP) 0.22 1.45 12 1.073
Parting 1.21 8.75
Seam-III(BOT) 0.25 1.51 12 1.056
Parting 6.31 19.60
Seam-L3 0.10 1.48 10 - Resvs. Not considered
Parting 3.05 8.72
Seam-II(TOP) 1.14 5.93 10 6.127
Parting 1.02 7.01
Seam-II(BOT) 1.09 4.51 11 5.317
Parting 6.21 9.99
Seam- 6.99 11.65 12 16.309
II(COMB)
Parting 5.89 12.30
Seam- L-2 0.10 3.32 20 2.007
Parting 6.01 17.08
Seam- I(TOP) 1.00 5.22 12 3.045
Parting 0.50 4.90
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Seam- I(MID) 0.12 1.60 11 0.192
Parting 0.90 8.75
Seam- I(BOT) 0.28 1.72 11 0.281
Parting 1.97 11.33
Seam- 6.86 22.37 19 46.536
I(COMB)
Parting - -
Seam- - - - 0.410
I(TOP)/(MID)
TOTAL 90.193
C. TECHNICAL
1 Area of the proposed mine block sq. km 2.40
(with break-up of different
geological blocks)
2 Borehole density within mine area BHs/sq. km 15.00
3 Mine parameters
Extent along strike (min. – max.) km 3.00 – 3.20
Extent along dip (min.-max.) km 0.35 – 0.80
Area of Excavation Ha 210.00
4 Description of coal seams proposed to be worked along with the parting details
Name of seam Thickness Av. Parting / Top Av.Grade Depth Mineabl Volume of
range OB Thickness (UHV/ range (m) e OB
considered( (m) GCV) Reserve (Mcum)
m) s (Mt)
23.00 37.73
Seam-VI 2.00 D 0.32
Parting 15.50 8.28
Seam-V 4.50 F 2.13
Parting 24.00 17.60
Seam- 1.15 E 0.23
IV(BOT)
Parting 14.50 15.30
Seam-III(TOP) 1.15 F 0.77
Parting 5.50 5.94
Seam-III(BOT) 1.10 E 0.63
Parting 15.00 24.20
Seam-II(TOP) 4.00 G 1.87
Parting 4.50 1.08
Seam-II(BOT) 3.80 G 1.60
Parting - -
Seam- 8.50 F 11.54
II(COMB)
Parting 10.50 11.77
Seam- L-2 2.00 E 1.34
Parting 25.00 12.27
Seam- I(TOP) 2.50 F 3.10
Parting 3.00 1.11
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Seam- I(MID) 3.00 F 0.64
Parting 2.59
Seam- I(BOT) G 0.78
Parting 3.00 -
Seam- 14.00 E 13.85
I(COMB)
Total F 38.80 137.80
3
5 Av. Stripping Ratio m /t 3.55
6 Method of Mining Shovel And Dumper
7 Target Output
Nominal production capacity (at
100%) Mt 2.00
Peak production capacity (at Mt 2.30
115%) Mt 1.70
Production capacity (at 85%)
th
8 Year of achieving Target 5 Year
Production
(from zero date)
th
9 Year of start of Internal Dumping 8 year
10 Production Phasing ( from zero date upto target year)
Year / Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Upto Target year
Coal Seam
Coal (Mt) - 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.50
3
OB (Mm ) - 2.00 2.80 5.60 10.40
11 Total Mine Life (at Nom.
production capacity)
Construction period Years 5
Production build-up period Years 3
Production period Years 24
Mine closure period Years 5
12 Major HEMM Deployed for OB Nos. Capacity

(For Departmental Option) Shovel 3
3 10-12 m
3
2 5-6 m
Dumper 25 100T
12 60T
Drill
5 250 &160mm
Dozer
9 410HP
13 Major HEMM Deployed for Coal Nos. Capacity
(For Departmental Option) Shovel 3
2 4-6 m
Dumper 12 60T
Drill
2 160mm
Dozer
2 410 HP
14 Total Manpower Nos. Departmental Outsourcing
Totally by Shovel-Dumper Method 742 254
For Coal by Surface Miner 694 196
15 Overall Output per manshift (OMS) Departmental Outsourcing
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Totally by Shovel-Dumper Method Tonnes 10.75 33.97
For Coal by Surface Miner 11.53 45.91
16 Seam-wise weighted average Grade “F”
grade of coal (non-coking/coking)
17 Presence of Major Surface Road Godda – Pakur PWD road
Constraints land Forest land
(nallas, road, power line, etc.)
18 Coal Transport within the mine By Dumper
19 Surface Coal Transport to By contractual truck Transport
Siding/Despatch Point and Mode
of Despatch
20 Any Railway Siding and distance Nil
21 Name of any Specific NTPC
Customer/Industry
D. ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHERS

1 Civil Construction Departmental Outsourcing
Residential houses Nos. 520 178
Housing satisfaction % 70 70
2 Water Demand MLD Departmental Outsourcing
Colony 0.45 0.21
Industrial 0.32 -
3 Total Land Required Ha 337.74
Non Forest land Ha 253.16
Forest land (type of forest) Ha 84.58
Land already under possession Ha 28.00
Land to be acquired Ha 309.74
4 Land to be required within Ha 270.69
minetake area (excavation area
including safety zone)
Non forest land Ha 189.50
Forest land Ha 81.19
5 Land to be required outside Ha 32.37
minetake area (Beyond Excavation
Area, such as Approach Road,
Infrastructure, Colony,
Rehabilitation colony etc.)
Forest land (type of forest) Ha Nil
6 Land to be required for external
dumping Ha 34.67
Forest land Ha 3.38
7 Net Present Value of Forest Land Rs.Lakhs/Ha 13.00
Total Area(excluding 3.48 ha Ha. 81.09
under possession)
Total Value Rs.Lakhs 1054.17
8 Habitation & Rehabilitation
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No. of villages within mine Nos. 4
boundary
No. of land oustees 823
No. of PAFs to be rehabilitated 165
9 Cost of land & Rehabilitation Rs. crores
Total Cost 36.00
R&R only 6.75
10 Total EMP Capital Rs. crores 24.06
Social cost 6.75
Environment cost
17.31
11 Average annual rainfall mm 1350
12 Make of Water (during rainy Cu.m/day 93800 (approx)
season)
13 Total proposed pumping capacity lps 250
14 Drainage of the Area (Name of Gumani River
river/nala)
15 Any proposed diversion of nala or No
power line
E. FINANCIAL Departmental Outsourcing

S-D stands for total Shovel-dumper method S-D S.M S-D S.M
S.M stands for Coal winning by Surface Miner
1 Total Capital Investment Rs. Crores 459.56 430.35 119.12 92.28
1A Total Additional Capital Investment Rs. Crores 457.67 428.46 117.23 90.39
1B Existing Capital Rs. Crores 1.89 1.89 1.89 1.89
2 Specific Investment Rs. / tonne 2297.8 2151.74 595.59 461.41
Rs./m3 491.24 460.01 127.33 98.64
3 Total Capital Investment on P&M Rs. crores 336.38 308.92 36.31 11.74
4 Specific Investment on P&M Rs. / tonne 1681.91 1544.59 181.54 58.70
5 Capital requirement upto target Rs. crores 402.90 373.67 107.70 81.24
year
6 Year of opening of Revenue Not applicable Not applicable
account (from zero date)
7 Earnings per manshift (EMS) Rs. 1921.35 1939.52 2139.87 2211.21
8 Estimated Cost of Production Rs. / tonne

At 100% production level 1261.30 1191.20 604.50 545.86
At 85% production level 1395.55 1317.88 642.13 578.13
9 Estimated average selling price Rs. / tonne 887.50
(at 95% sales realization)
10 Estimated Profit Rs. / tonne
At 100% production level -373.80 -303.70 283.00 341.64
At 85% production level -508.05 -430.38 245.37 309.37
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11 Financial Internal rate of return %
(FIRR)
- - 47.64 62.85
At 100% production level
At 85% production level 38.16 52.10
12 Economic rate of return (only for % - -
projects to be approved by Govt.)
At 100% production level - -
13 Desired av. Selling Price to yield Rs. / tonne
12% FIRR
1337.83 1253.34 645.28 575.68
1491.01 1396.69 659.69 615.37
14 Break-even point
Production Mty 3.93 3.47 0.86 0.70
Production level % 196.60 173.33 42.97 34.87
15 Cost of Outsourcing (average) Rs/tonne 310.63 290.95
16 Mine Closure Cost (for corpus Rs. crores 38.69
fund)
17 Expected Completion Capital Rs. crores 509.54 478.10 127.07 97.99
Job No.102177 VI
Executive Summary Of PR For Simlong OCP (2.0 MTY) CMPDI, RI-1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Simlong Opencast mine is located in the Pakur sub-division of Sahebganj
district and part of the Rajmahal coalfields under the jurisdiction of Eastern
Coalfield Ltd. At Simlong, which is a small part of Chuperbhita basin, a manual
quarry had been worked earlier on the bed of the stream ‘ Lada’ which flows almost
along the outcrop of the bottommost seam in the geological block.
1.2 A scheme called “ Scheme on Simlong Quarry” was prepared by ECL in January
1981, with a targeted production of 0.10 Mty on the basis of data available from old
quarry workings. Subsequently, 17 no. exploratory boreholes were drilled by ECL
and a “ Revised Feasibility Report For Simlong Opencast Project “ was prepared
by CMPDI in July 1983 with a targeted production of 0.10 Mty.
1.3 The Revised Feasibility Report estimated a mineable coal reserves of 2.34 Mt. at a
stripping ratio of 1.61 cum./te. with part diversion of Lada nala. The report
envisaged a capital investment of Rs. 310.27 lakh and mine life of 24 years. The
existing mine working is as per this Revised Feasibility Report. The mine has been
run departmentally till 2007-08. After survey off of all the departmental HEMM,
mining is being done by outsourcing since 2008-09.
1.4 Mining work within the quarriable limit of the” Revised Feasibility Report” is going to
be finished shortly. This current PR envisages to extend the working further,
covering the entire geological block (excluding forest area in the N-E part and the
indicated reserves part) and to enhance the target to 2.00 MTY. Along with
extension of mine-take area, it also proposes building up of infrastructural facilities.
1.5 The exploration of Simlong block has been completed by MECL in January 1992
and the present report incorporates the complete data of the 33 boreholes drilled in
this block by MECL, besides 1 borehole drilled by CMPDI earlier in the block. The
overall borehole density within the proposed mine take area is 14.6 per sq. Km
considering two additional boreholes from adjacent block. The total number of
boreholes drilled by different agencies are as follows:
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Boreholes drilled by Various Agencies

Borehole No.of Meterage
Sl. No. Drilling Agency
Series Boreholes
1 MECL RCH 33 3250.00
2 CMPDI CHB/MA 1 199.50
1.6 The present PR envisages two different options for operation e.g. Departmental
option and Outsourcing option. In the outsourcing option only production of coal
and removal of OB along with pumping of mine water have been proposed to be
outsourced and all other activities under departmental responsibility. In both the
Departmental and Outsourcing options, two variants have been considered. In
one variant, total excavation job has been envisaged by shovel dumper
combination, and in other variant OB removal has been proposed by Shovel-
dumper method and coal winning by surface miner.
1.7 There are several constraints towards the implementation of the proposed PR.
The identified problems areas are listed below:
 A number of villages are located within the mine-take of Simlong (OCP)
block., which are to be rehabilitated.
 The nearest railhead is at a distance of 60 km from the Simlong block.
 Presence of a no. of hillocks around the block. Some part of the leasehold
area lies within the forest land.
 Godda-Sahibganj PWD road passes through the middle of the property.
 No power supply arrangement at the site for operating the
HEMM/equipment.
1.8 Output from the proposed OCP is power grade coal meant to be consumed by
power plants. Presently, coal from Simlong mine is dispatched to Bakreswar
Thermal power plant of west Bengal government, at a distance of 180 Km. by road
transport. The Simlong OCP is proposed to be linked to two STPPs namely,
Farakka and Kahalgaon of NTPC for meeting their increasing demand. The
production from Simlong OCP is to be dispatched from the proposed siding near
Kumarpur, adjacent to the existing MGR track connecting Rajmahal and Farakka
STPS.
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2.0 MARKETABILITY AND JUSTIFICATION

2.1 Major demand on ECL is from power sector for which mines in the Rajmahal coal
fields are the only source to meet the requirement. The scenario of ECL for
Demand – supply of coal in the next four years is given below.
COAL BALANCE OF ECL in M.tes

Sl.no. Consumer Sector 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Total Requirement of
1 Power Utilities 35.224 42.571 42.571 43.871 43.871
2 E-Auction 1.883 1.857 1.903 1.869 1.821

Commitment towards
3 other Non-Power Sectors 6.534 6.534 6.534 6.534 6.534
Total Demand (Sl.no.1+2+3) 43.641 50.962 51.008 52.274 52.226
Production Plan 31.00 32.00 34.00 35.00 35.50
Shortage -12.641 -18.962 -17.008 -17.274 -16.726
2.2 The entire production of coal from Rajmahal coal fields (i.e, Rajmahal OCP,
Chuperbhita OCP and Hura-‘C’ OCP) is linked to the two Super Thermal Power
Stations (STPS) of NTPC. At present, the existing Super Thermal Power Stations
(STPS) of NTPC, which are linked to Rajmahal Group of coalfields of ECL, are
Farakka STPS (1600 MW) and Kahalgaon STPS, stage- I (840MW) & stage-
II(1500MW). The demand of power grade Coal of these two STPS is 27.59Mt.
(11.30 Mt. for Farakka STPS + 5.85 Mt. for Kahalgaon STPS, stage-I and 10.44 Mt.
For Kahalgaon STPS, stage-II ).
2.3 Farakka STPS, stage – III (1 x 500 MW) of NTPC is likely to be commissioned in
2011 - 12. Thus the total ultimate demand of Power grade Coal for the two STPS,
i.e. Farakka & Kahalgaon STPS has been projected as 31.12 Mt. in the year 2011–
12 & beyond, including 3.53 Mt. for Farakka STPS, (stage-III).
In view of the massive demand of coal from two STPPs of NTPC , the proposed
Simlong OCP will play a significant role in bridging the gap between demand and
supply.
Job No.102177 ES - 3
3.0 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
3.1 Simlong OC block falls in the district of Sahibganj of Jharkhand state and is located
between latitudes 24044’33” to 24045’55”(N) and longitudes 87026’30” to
87028’38”(E). The total area of the block is about 2.40 sq .km and is covered in the
Survey of India Toposheet no.72 P/5. Simlong OCP Block occupies the south-
western part of the Chuperbhita coalfields.
3.2 Gumani river runs along the western boundary of the block. Simlong OCP block is
well connected by metalled road. Godda-Sahebganj road passes in the north-
western part of the block. The block is located at a distance of 80 km from
Sahibganj district headquarter and 30 km from Godda district headquarter. Some
important cities like Bhagalpur, Deoghar, Asansol are located at a distance of 100,
110 and 218 Km. respectively and are well connected by all weathered road.
3.3 The area is characterized by undulating topography. There is a NW-SE trending

ridge occupying the central part of the block. Besides, a gradual increase in
elevation is noticed in the eastern and north-eastern part of the block. The
maximum ground level is observed at borehole no. RCH-146 (R.L. 172.86m). The
general slope is from north-east to the south-west. .
3.4 The drainage of the block is mainly controlled by the Gumani river which flows at
the western boundary of the block. Damro Nala meanders along the south-western
boundary of the block. Gumani is a perennial river and its catchment area extends
to about 1096 sq. km. The Simlong OCP block also falls in this catchment area.
3.5 Existing mine is being run by shovel-dumper combination under outsourcing mode.
Mined out ROM coal is kept in pit-head coal depot, from where it is transported to
power plant by contractual tracks. Presently, coal is being despatched to
Bakreshwar Thermal Power Plant of West Bengal at a distance of 180Km. There is
no CHP at the mine. However, all the existing infrastructural facilities are situated
on the coal bearing area within the proposed quarry. Quarterly environment
monitoring is being done and compliance report is being submitted to Jharkhand
State Pollution Control Board regularly. However, the existing mine has no
approved EMP.
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4.0 GEOLOGY
4.1 Rajhmahal Coalfields is a group of detached Geological Blocks, i.e. Brahmani

being the southern-most, followed by Mahuagarhi, Pachwara, Chuperbhita and
Hura (including Pirpainti Barahat) in the north. Although the blocks are isolated,
there appears to be geological continuity. Simlong OCP forms the south-western
part of the Chuperbhita basin. Most of the litho units of Chuperbhita basin are either
exposed or encountered in boreholes drilled in Simlong OCP.
4.2 Sequence of Coal Seams – Seven regionally correlative and two local coal seams
have been identified in the block on the basis of sub-surface data accrued by way
of exploratory drilling as well as surface geological mapping.. The local Seam L-3
has a very limited development in the block it has only been encountered in one
borehole i.e RCH-105. Sequence of coal seam as established in the block is given
below.
Seam / Parting Thickness ( m) No. of B.Hs.

Minimum Maximum considered
VII 0.54 1
Parting 29.52 1
VI 0.89 2.88 3
Parting 15.17 18.20 4
V 2.65 5.03 6
Parting 24.06 25.31 2
IV(BOT) 0.65 1.99 5
Parting 13.12 17.65 5
III-(TOP) 0.22 1.45 12
Parting 1.21 8.75 11
III (BOT) 0.25 1,51 12
Parting 6.31 19.60 9
L-3 0.10 1.48 11
Parting 3.05 8.72 10
II(TOP) 1.14 5.93 10
Parting 1.02 7.01 10
II(BOT) 1.09 4.51 11
Parting from Seam L-3 6.21 9.99 5
II (COMB) 6.99 11.65 11
Parting 5.89 12.30 18
L-2 0.10 3.32 18
Parting 6.01 17.08 7
I(TOP) 1.00 5.22 12
Parting 0.50 4.90 11
I (MID) 0.12 1.61 11
Parting 0.90 8.75 11
I (BOT) 0.28 1.72 11
Parting from Seam L-2 1.97 11.33 9
I (COMB) 6.86 22.37 17
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4.3 The geological report of Simlong OCP has been prepared by MECL in 1992. The
overall borehole density in the Simlong (OCP), Geological block covering a total
area of 2.40 sq km is about 14.2 per sq. km. However, considering the two
additional boreholes (RCH-98 and RCH-105), overall borehole density within the
proposed mine take area is 14.6. per sq. km. which is sufficient for deposit
appraisal.
4.4 Coal measures in Simlong (OCP) block, are trending in NW-SE direction and
dipping towards north-east. Dip and strike of the beds interpreted on the basis of
floor contours are in conformity with the fields observation. The dip is generally 8 0-
100.
4.5 The geological structure of the block is simple. Three faults (numbered F1, F2 and
F3) have been deciphered in this block. Faults F1 and F3 mark partly the northern
and eastern boundaries of the block respectively. Fault F3 is a majore fault having
a throw of about 150m, while fault F1 has a throw varying from 20m. to 65.m. A
minor fault , F2 having a throw varying from 0 to 5m. has been observed within the
quarry. During the exploration, no dyke or sill is found to exist within the block.
4.6 The total geological reserves within Simlong block have been categorised as
‘Proved’ and ‘Indicated’. In the south-eastern part of the block the zone of influence
of the borehole has been taken upto 200m. from boreholes RCH-146 & 117 and
beyond that zone the reserves have been put under Indicated category.
4.7 Total reserves in Simlong OCP Block is 90.193 million tonnes, of which 54.196 Mt.
Falls within 1:5 coal:OB ratio. 34.427 Mt. Fall beyond 1:5 coal to overburden ratio
and 1.570 Mt. Occurs in incrop region. Proved reserves are 63.982 Mt. Indicated
reserves are 24.641 Mt and in incrop region reserves are 1.570 Mt. Summary of
reserves is given below.
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SUMMARY OF RESERVES OF SEAMS OCCURING IN SIMLONG OCP BLOCK
Seam UP TO 1:5 C:OB BEYOND 1 : 5 IN IN-CROP TOTAL

RATIO C:OB RATIO REGION RESERVES
I (Comb.) 25.137 20.924 0.475 46.536
I (Bot) 0.279 0.002 - 0.281
I (Middle) 0.189 - 0.003 0.192
I (Top) 2.031 0.927 0.087 3.045
I (top / Middle) 0.317 0.006 0.007 0.410
L-2 1.530 0.472 0.005 2.037
II (Comb.) 13.483 2.168 0.658 16.309
II (Bot.) 3.328 1.950 0.039 5.317
II (Top) 3.508 2.605 0.014 6.127
III (Bot) 0.499 0.555 0.002 1.056
III(Top) 0.840 0.223 0.010 1.073
IV (Bot) 0.228 0.092 0.014 0.334
V 2.539 3.372 0.212 6.123
VI 0.288 1.051 0.044 1.383
Total 54.197 34.427 1.570 90.193
5.0 MINE BOUNDARY RESERVES AND MINE LIFE
5.1 The quarry area of the proposed OCP has been decided including the entire coal
reserves under proved category within the geological block excluding the area
under thick forest cover.
5.2 Out of the proved reserves of 63.982 Mt. and in-crop zone reserves of 1.57 Mt.,
geological reserves considered for the proposed project is 45.40 Mt. The total
mineable reserves within the above selected quarry boundary, has been estimated
(as on 1.04.2011) as 38.80 Mt. (considering a production of 0.30 Mt during 2010-
11from the existing working) with a corresponding volume of OBR of 137.80 Mm 3 at
an average S.R. of 3.55 m3/te. Mineable reserves have been estimated taking into
account 10% deduction on account of geological uncertainties and 5% mining
losses. The detail of geological reserves is given below:
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Geological Considered For Remaining Geological
Reserves Of The Proposed Reserves
The Block Project (Mt.)
63.982 44.40 2.00 Mt worked out by
Proved existing mine; Rest 17.582
Category Mt. under dense forest cover
Indicated 24.641 - Mostly under forest cover

Category
1.570 1.00 Out of remaining 0.57 Mt.
In the in-crop partly mined out by old
Region quarries, partly south of
Lada Nala; partly left out due
to high cut-off ratio.
Total 90.193 45.40 42.223
5.3 Considering the large strike length of the property and problem of outside OB
dumping, the total quarry area is proposed to be worked in two parts e.g. East Part
and West Part. The East Part which consists of the existing mine working is
proposed to be worked first. The mineable reserves and Volume of OBR within the
proposed quarry are shown below.
Mineable Reserves & OBR
Options Coal(M.tes) OBR(Mm3) S.R.(m3/te)
East Part 20.60 66.70 3.24
West Part 18.20 71.10 3.91
Total 38.80 137.80 3.55
5.4 With this mineable reserves, the life of the proposed Simlong OCP has been
estimated as 26 years including 2 years of construction period. Considering the
geo-mining condition, the rated capacity in the Eastern Part has been fixed at
2.00 Mt. of coal per year, which will be achieved in the 3 rd year of production
period. This 2.00 MTY production is scheduled to be continued till 11 th year of
production period, the penultimate year of Eastern Part of the mine.
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5.5 In the Western Part of the mine, the rated capacity has been fixed as 1.50 Mt. of
coal per year, due to overall coal thickness being much less, thinner coal seams
and higher stripping ratio. Since, 12th year of production period, the mine will
produce at a rate of 1.50 MTY till the end of mine life.
6.0 METHOD OF MINING
6.1 It is proposed to start initial excavation along the in-crop of seam-I at the East part
where existing mining activity is going on. Some of the existing infrastructure like
work-shop and ‘C’ type quarters have to be shifted before that. After establishing
connection of the proposed access trench with the existing working, the mine is
proposed to extend towards east to increase the strike length. East Part with a
mineable reserves of 20.60 M.te. will be exhausted in the year P12 of quarry
operation. Excavation will be started at the west part through a new access in the
P12 year of production period and continued till the end of mine life.
. The sequence and thickness of coal seam and parting along with other geo-
mining parameters are shown below:
Quarry parameters
Sl. No. Parameters Unit Value
East Part Wes Part Total
1. Av. Seam thickness
I m. 2.20 1.80
VI
ii m. 4.5 4.5
v
iii m. - 1.15
IVB
iv m. 1.10 1.20
III(Top)
v m. 1.10 1.10
III(Bot)
vi m. 4.00 -
II (Top)
vii m. 3.80 -
II (Bot)
viii m. - 9.00
II (Comb.)
ix m. - 2.00
L2
x m. 14.00 2.50
I
2. Av.OB/ parting thickness
I m 22.00 24.00
Top OB
ii m 15.50 16.00
Parting Bet. VI & V
iii m 23.50 24.50
Parting Bet. V & IVB
iv m 13.00 16.50
Part. Bet. IVB & III (T)
V m 3.20 7.50
Part. Bet. III(T) & III(B)
vi m 14.00 16.00
Part. Bet. III(B) & II(T)
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vii m 4.50 -
Part. Bet. II(T) & II (B)
viii m - 10.50
Part. Bet. II(B) & L2
ix m 30.00 20.00
Part. Bet. L2 & I(T)/Comb.
x m - 3.00
Part. Bet. I(T)/I(M) & I(M)/(B)
3. Dip of the seams Degree 8-10 8-10 8 – 10
4. Maximum depth m 160 160 160
5. Strike length: Km 1.30-1.60 1.25 -16.80 1.50
6. Width of the quarry: Km 0.35 - 0.75 0.55 -0.80 0.75
7. Area of Excavation Ha 106 120 210
8. Dip-Rise length on floor m. 550 500 500
9. Mineable Reserves Mt 20.60 18.20 38.80
3
10. Total OB Volume Mm 66.70 71.10 137.80
11. Average Stripping Ratio Cum./te 3.24 3.91 3.55
6.2 Excavation will be done by inclined slicing method. It has been envisaged that
shovel-dumper combination is the suitable option for overburden removal for this
project. As making provision of power supply is a difficult affair, all HEMM for the
project have been chosen to be diesel operated. The following arrangement of
equipment combination has been considered for the project.
6.3 10-12 cum diesei Hyd. Shovel is to work with 100T Rear Dumpers for main OB
workload (i.e. Top OB & thick partings). 5-6 cum Diesel Hyd. Shovel is to work with
60T Rear Dumpers for removal of thin partings and coal winning.
6.4 As an alternative option, coal winning has been considered by surface miner. In the
surface miner option, coal is envisaged to be extracted by surface miners (2200mm
dia drum). Extracted coal is envisaged to be loaded at the face by 3-4cum. pay-
loaders into 25T dumpers for transportation to pit-top dispatch point.
6.5 The OCP involves working of multiple seams with thickness varying in wide range.
Considering the rather steep gradient(80 to 100) of the coal seams and flexibility of
operation, shovel-dumper method has its own advantage whereas, the applicability
of surface-miner has some limitations. Major advantage of surface miner option is
the elimination of crushing arrangement at CHP and the process of drilling-blasting.
However, owing to the limitation of surface miner working in gradient (Max. 5 0 ), a
considerable amount of coal will be left by surface miner. These left out coal have
to be extracted by drilling-blasting or ripping. Sizing of this coal will be a problem
area. Point wise comparison between the two options is given in the summarized
data.
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7.0 MINING AND DUMPING STRATGY
7.1 East part is envisaged to start from the year P1 and continue up to the year P12
and the West part to run from year P12 till the end of mine life. Attempts have been
made to minimize the requirement of land for final external OB dump. OB from East
part will be placed at temporary external dump in site- 1&2 (at the west part of the
proposed quarry) and permanent external dump in site – 3 (beyond the eastern
boundary of the quarry). At the end of quarry operation in East Part, temporary
external OB dump-1&2 will be re-handled into the void of East part as well as West
part. The OB from West part will be placed at void of East part before starting of
internal dumping.
7.2 Total volume of OBR is 137.80 M.cum including 67.70 M.cum from East part and
71.10 M.cum from West part. Out of the 67.70 M.cum of OB from the East part,
24.00 M.cum is envisaged to be placed as external dumps, major part (18.0 M.cum)
of which are later proposed to be re-handled and placed as internal dump. The
remaining 6.0 M.cum shall be kept as permanent external OB dump at site-3.
7.3 Effort has been made to keep the volume of permanent external OB dump as small
as possible. The deck-wise capacity of the dumps is shown in the following table.
Location & Capacity of Dumps (Mm3)
Particulars Temporary Permanent Internal Dump

External Dump External Dump
Site-1 Site-2 Site-3 East Part West Part
Up to Surface 78.70 53.10

(Highest Earth
Edge)
Surface to +30 8.00 3.00 4.20
+30 to +60 5.00 2.00 1.80
Re-handling 13.00 5.00 Nil
Total 6.00 78.70 53.10
Final External dump – 6.00 Total Internal dump –

131.80
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7.3 The height of the external dumps is envisaged as 60 m above the surface with top
RL being +165 m at site-1 & 2. and +215 m at site-3. The dumps will be formed in 2
decks of 30 m each. Slope of individual deck does not exceed natural angle of
repose. Overall slope of the dump will be about 28 degree from the horizontal. East
part will be completely back-filled. However, some area will remain void at the end
of mining operation in West part.
8.0 MINING SCHEDULE AND EQUIPMENT PHASING
8.1 The calendar plan of excavation has been formulated based upon the adopted
sequence of mine development and optimum condition of mining operation for the
entire life of the opencast mine.
8.2 Initial two years have been considered as construction period for the project. In
these two years of construction, no excavation has been proposed, only
infrastructure will be developed during this period. Excavation as well as coal
production has been proposed from the year P1 i.e. after 2 years of construction
period.
8.3 The East part which consists of the existing working is envisaged to be worked first.
Working in this part will be finished in the year P12. The rated annual capacity of
2.00 MTY is envisaged to be achieved in the year P3. Excavation at the Western
part will be started in the year P12. Rated capacity in this part has been envisaged
to be 1.50 MTY. Since year P12 till the end of the mine life, coal production is
envisaged to be at a rate of 1.50 Mt. per year.
8.4 The peak volume of OBR is 7.00 Mm3 at a stripping ratio of 3.50 m3/te.. The
average stripping ratio for the entire life of the mine is 3.55 m 3/te. The temporary
external OB dump (at west part of proposed quarry) created during the operation of
East part is proposed to be re-handled and re-handling programme is envisaged to
be started at end of East part e.g in the year P12. Overall stripping ratio considering
the volume of re-handling for entire life of mine works out to 4.02 m 3/te. The
summarised calendar programme of excavation is given below.
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Summarised Calendar Programme of Excavation
Coal (Mtes.) OBR (M.cum) In-situ Rehandling Total Overall

Stripping (M.cum) Waste Stripping
YR. of East West Total East West Total Ratio Incuding Ratio
Project Part Part Part Part (cum./Te.) Rehandl (cum./Te.)
(M.cum)
C1
C2
P1 0.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00
P2 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80
P3 2.00 3.40 2.00 5.60 5.60 2.80 5.60 2.80
P4 2.00 4.50 2.00 5.80 5.80 2.90 5.80 2.90
P5 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P6 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P7 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P8 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.50 6.50 3.25 6.50 3.25
P9 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P10 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P11 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P12 1.10 0.40 1.50 3.80 2.20 6.00 4.00 1.00 7.00 4.67
P13 1.50 1.50 6.20 6.20 4.13 1.00 7.20 4.80
P14 1.50 1.50 6.20 6.20 4.13 1.00 7.20 4.80
P15 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.20 7.20 4.80
P16 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P17 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P18 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P19 1.50 1.50 5.60 5.60 3.73 1.70 7.30 4.87
P20 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.30 7.30 4.87
P21 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P22 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P23 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P24 1.30 1.30 4.70 4.70 3.62 1.20 5.90 4.54
Total 20.60 18.20 38.80 66.70 71.10 137.80 3.55 18.00 155.80 4.02
0
8.4 The requirement of HEMM, e.g., shovel, dumpers, drills and dozers etc. have been
estimated as per annual productivity based on adopted design criteria and
workload determined by the calendar plan considering the physical location of
equipment within the operating mine. For calculating the number of dumpers, the
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OB and Coal transportation leads have been taken as 2 - 3 Km and 1 - 4 Km
respectively. The total strength of required HEMM is given below.
Population of HEMM
Sl. No. Equipment Size Peak Population

A. Overburden
1 Diesel.hydraulic shovel 10-12 Cum 3
3 Rear Dumper 100 T 25
4 Rear Dumper 60T 12
5 Drill 250 mm 3
6 Drill 160 mm 2
7 Dozer 410 hp 9
B Coal
For Shovel-Dumper Method
1 Diesel hydraulic shovel 5-6 Cum 1
2 Diesel hydraulic Backhoe 4-5 Cum 1
4 Drill 160 mm 2
5 Dozer 410 hp 2
For Surface Miner Option
1 Surface Miner 2200mm 2
2 Pay Loader 3 – 4 cum. 6
4 Dozer 410 hp 2
C Common
1 Grader 280 hp 2
2 Crane 25 T 1
3 Crane 10 T 1
4 Diesel B'hoe 3-4 Cum 1
5 Diesel B'hoe 1.0 Cum 1
6 FE Loader 5-6 Cum 1
7 Drill 100 mm 1
8 Wheel dozer 460 hp 1
9 Dozer with ripper 860 hp 1
10 Diesel bowser 2
11 Fire tender 1
12 Boom truck 1
13 Fork lift truck 1
14 Tipping truck 8T 2
15 Vibratory compactor 30T 1
16 Tyre handler 2
17 Water sprinkler 28kl 3
18 Line truck 1
19 Mobile maintenance van 2
D. Reclamation
1 Dozer 410hp 1
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8.5 It is envisaged that SMS will be used for blasting. With the use of SMS, a magazine
of 5Te capacity is sufficient to cater the need of proposed OCP. Though SMS will
meet the major part of the explosive requirement, some cartridge explosive will also
be required for thin coal seams and partings Considering the powder factor of 3.33
m3/ Kg and 5.0 Te/Kg. for OB and coal respectively, the total annual explosive
requirement for the OCP with peak OB removal will be about 2155 te or about
7.20 tpd.
9.0 COAL QUALITY
9.1 The coals of this block are primarily high moisture, non-coking coal. Seam-wise,
grade-wise Mineable reserves distribution along with over all specific gravity is
shown below.
Grade-wise, Seam-wise Mineable reserves along with overall Specific Gravity
Gradewise Mineable Reserves (Mt)
Name Of Seams Specific
Gravity
E F G Overall
VI 0.32 0.00 0.00 1.55

V 0.00 2.13 0.00 1.63
IV(BOT) 0.23 0.00 0.00 1.55

III(TOP) 0.00 0.74 0.03 1.66
III(BOT) 0.53 0.07 0.03 1.60
II(TOP) 0.00 0.75 1.12 1.69
II(BOT) 0.00 0.80 0.80 1.67

II(COMB) 0.00 9.22 2.32 1.67
L-2 0.00 0.81 0.54 1.66

I 6.13 9.19 3.06 1.62
Total 7.21 23.70 7.90 1.64
The UHV of combined coal product of all the seams is 2818 Kcal/kg with
corresponding ash %age being 36.40. Thus the overall grade of coal will be of
grade F.
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10.0 PUMPING AND DRAINAGE
10.1 General topography of the project shows that surface drainage is not likely to
pose any major problem. The surface within the mine intake area is highly
undulating and is not traversed by major river/nallah. The lay-out of the quarry
provides suitable gradient along the quarry floors and the benches to facilitate
self-drainage of water to the lowest level of the quarry. For outsourcing option,
quarry pumping shall be under responsibility of outsourcing agency.
10.2 Accumulation of water within the mine has been estimated as 93805 cum/day, on
the basis of single day maximum precipitation. Peak required pumping capacity per
day (Quarry-wise) worked out to 18761 cum/day (approx).
Selection of pump are given below:
Period Pump No. of Working Standby Head (m)

Capacity Pump Pump
Initial Stage 150 m3/ Hr. 3 1 100
Final Stage 300 m3/ Hr. 3 1 200
Besides the above main pumps, adequate number of slurry/sludge pump (50
m3/Hr, 30m head) and face pump (30 m3/Hr, 30m head) have been provided.
11.0 COAL HANDLING AND DESPATCH
11.1 A coal handling plant has been proposed to downsize ROM coal upto (-) 100
mm size. Initially, in the primary crushing system, ROM coal will be crushed
upto (-) 200 mm size with the help of Single Roll Crusher (i.e. Primary Crusher)
& in the next stage (-)200 mm coal will be crushed to (-) 100 mm size in the
secondary crushing system. (-)100 mm sized coal will thereafter, be stored into
4 X 100 Te. overhead steel fabricated truck loading hoppers or onto ground as
stock pile.
11.2 On the basis of 330 working days / year and 5 hours/shift, the rated capacity of
the CHP works out to be 600 tph. In order to meet the fluctuations of coal output
from the mine due to irregularities of transport system and seasonal fluctuations,
the design capacity of the CHP has been fixed as under :-
(a). Primary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

Single Roll Crusher [ 2 Nos.,1 OP.,1 SB].
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1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor C1 - 600 tph capacity (average)

[ 1 No.- In operation].
(b). Secondary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

[ 1No. – In operation].
(c). Storage of Coal - 4 X 100 tonne O.H. Steel

Hopper or 2000 tonne
ground stockpile.
(d). 1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor

C2 [Elevating cum Tripper - 600 tph capacity (average)
Conveyor] ].
(e). Loading of Coal - From 4 X 100 tonne O.H.

Hoppers Or reclamation
from ground stockpile
(f). Weighing Arrangement - 50 tonne Road Weigh

Bridge
11.3 The CHP described above shall be provided for Shovel-Dumper method of
working under both departmental and outsourcing option. But for coal winning
by Surface Miner, no crushing facility is required and the proposed CHP will be
just an arrangement for surface storage and loading of coal to transporting
trucks. At CHP, 3 X 150 Te. overhead steel fabricated truck receiving – cum –
truck loading hoppers shall be provided . There shall be provision of loading of
coal onto trucks by means of sector gate fitted below hoppers.
12.4 Coal transportation from coal handling plant to the MGR siding at Kumarpur
shall be done contractually. NTPC has agreed to provide the required land
space for building up a warf wall by ECL.
12.0 WORKSHOP STORE AND MAGAZINE
12.1 Workshop and Project Stores have been envisaged for maintenance and repair of
equipment deployed in Simlong OCP Proposed workshop shall have following
facilities.
a) Daily maintenance, scheduled maintenance, minor repair and medium repair

proposed to be carried out in the unit workshop.
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b) Capital repair and major overhauling of equipment at Central workshop/
Regional workshop.
c) Mobile repair team with crew and facilities to cater the maintenance and minor
repair needs of field equipment at site.
12.2 Existing Simlong OCP has small magazine for licence of 450 Kg only. In the
current PR a magazine has been proposed for a capacity of 5 Te. The proposed
magazine will be situated near the existing one at the foot of existing External
dump. The magazine will be used for storing small cartridge explosives ( for
blasting thin partings and coal seams) and other blasting accessories.
13.0 POWER SUPPLY ILLUMINATION & COMMUNICATION
13.1 Initially the project will receive power at 3.3 KV from two DG sets. Finally it will
receive power from Chuperbhita Sub-station after the establishment of H/T
line(132KV) in Chuperbhita. .Chuperbhita will receive power from Rajmahal Sub-
station of Jharkhand State Electricity Board.
13.2 The DG sets will supply power at 3.3 KV to the quarries, CHP, workshop, one no.
50 KVA 3.3/0.220(L-L) lighting transformer will be used to illuminate sub-station &
office
Capacity of the DG sets: Departmental Outsourcing
Variant-1 2.5 MVA 3.3 KV 1 MVA 3.3 KV
variant-2 1.5 MVA 3.3 KV 0.5 MVA 3.3 KV
13.3 The estimated annual energy consumption at target year for the proposed systems
are as follows :
DEPARTMENTAL OPTION
Variant -1
S.N. Power Annual Energy Energy Power cost/Te

consumer consumption consumption/Te of production
(KWH x 106) of production (Rs.)
(KWH/Te)
1 Coal 2.55 1.27 6.35
2 Common 4.23 2.12 10.60
Total 6.78 3.39 16.95
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Variant -2
Power Annual Energy Energy Power cost/Te

S.N. (KWH/Te)
1 Coal 0.28 0.14 0.70
2 Common 4.08 2.04 10.20
Total 4.36 2.18 10.90
OUTSOURCING OPTION
variant -1
(KWH/Te)
1 Coal 2.55 1.28 6.40
2 Common 1.52 0.76 3.80
Total 4.07 2.04 10.20
Variant –2

(KWH/Te)
1 Coal - - -
2 Common 0.87 0.43 2.15
Total 0.87 0.43 2.15
14.0 CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
14.1 Based on prevalent rate of different building materials in the project area, the
Building Cost Index for this project has been worked out as 2355 with respect to
100 base at Delhi as on 1.10.76.
14.2 The Civil Construction envisages the estimated capital requirement of the project
for 2.0 MTY target capacity of coal and envisaged manpower as detailed
elsewhere in the Report. Specifications towards the civil construction are based
on BPE guidelines, CMPDI Norms & practice for planning of coal mines.
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14.3 The service buildings include community buildings, offices, workshop & stores,
sub-stations, magazine & other statutory buildings. With around 70% housing
satisfaction, residential units have been envisaged. Hostel accommodation has
been proposed as 20% of type quarters. The proposed site for the colony to
accommodate these houses and other community/welfare facilities has been
identified and is located in the area adjacent to the proposed township
Chuperbhita OCP.
14.4 Gumani river has been identified as the source of raw water required for the
Project and residential colony. The requirement has been estimated as 0.45
MLD of potable water and 0.32 MLD of industrial water.
15.0 SAFETY AND CONSERVATION

15.1 Opencast mining relates to the danger of slope failure, generation of excessive
dust, spontaneous heating of coal and other environment related hazard.
Comprehensive measures have been suggested in the PR to ensure safety of the
men, equipment and environment.
15.2 The haul road has been designed at a gradient of 1 in 16. The spoil will be stacked
in the external and internal dump space at the natural angle of repose to avoid the
sliding of OB bench. The surface of OB dump will be leveled and graded. Plantation
will be made on the slope of OB dumps to avoid the sliding of spoil.
15.3 Provision of embankment, with top RL being 3m above the last recorded HFL line,
has been suggested along the surface edge of quarry at places where the river is in
proximity of the quarry. Exposed coal faces are proposed to be mined out well
within the incubation period. Water spraying has been envisaged on the haul roads
starting from the quarry bench to external dump yard and around CHP to prevent
rising of dust in the air.
15.4 Measures have to be taken to minimize coal loss during mining operations.
Selective mining of in-seam dirt bands has been proposed. It is suggested to
practice controlled blasting. It is proposed not to dump any spoil material over coal
bearing area, amenable for opencast mining.
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16.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

16.1 Opencast mining creates various types of environment pollution generating dust, oil
effluents, noise and land degradation etc. The PR envisages well planned control
measures to keep the pollution parameters under permissible limit. The different
control measures are given below.
- Comprehensive water spraying arrangement.

- Construction of Oil catcher and settling pond.
- Periodic maintenance of HEMM and controlled blasting technique.
- Large scale plantation on OB dumps and in & around the project area.
16.2 Capital provision for pollution control arrangements, technical & biological
reclamation and rehabilitation / resettlement have been made in the project report.
The details of capital provision is given below.
Capital Investment on Environment Control Measures

Amount in Rs. lakhs
S.N. Particulars Amount
I Rehabilitation of villages
a. Compensation for Home assets (Appendix – A.1) 99.00
b. Shifting charges (Appendix – A.1) 16.50
c. One time Assistance (Appendix – A.1) 82.50
d. Schools, community hall, roads, drain, power supply 280.0
arrangement etc. in rehabilitation colony. (Appendix – A.1)
e. Cost of land for Rehabilitation colony (Appendix – A.1) 166.5
f. Community development for surrounding areas (Appdx. – A.1) 30.00
Sub-total (I) 674.50
II Afforestation
a. Biological reclamation of OB dump. (Appendix – A.8.1) 155.00
b. Afforestation in and around project area (Appendix – A.8.1) 10.00
c. Enrichment of forest in safety zone (Appendix – A.8.1) 0.56
Sub-total (II) 165.56
III Capital for Restoration
a. HEMM for reclamation (Appendix – A.3.1) 313.53
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b. Equipment for Environmental work (Appendix – A.3.6) 24.50
Sub-total (III) 338.03
IV Capital for anti-pollution measures in mine & industrial
area.
a. 6 nos. 28 KL water sprinklers (Appendix – A.3.1) 493.79
b. Sewerage disposal system (Appendix – A.8.3.4) 247.29
c. Other developments in Industrial area viz road,drains/tree 1775.03
guards etc. (Appendix – A.8.2.2, A.8.2.3, A.8.2.4 & A.8.2.5)
d. Garland drains (Appendix – A.8.1) 15.00
e. Dust suppression in CHP (Appendix – A.3.5.1) 25.00
f. Settling Pond (Appendix – A.8.1) 53.00
g. Effluent Treatment Plant (A.2.1) 21.20
Sub-total (IV) 998.08
V Environmental control measures in township
a. Sewerage disposal in colony (Appendix – A.8.3.3) 114.16
b. Water treatment plant (Appendix – A.8.3.1) 18.00
c. Drains & tree guards in colony (Appendix – A.8.2.1) 0.82
d. Fencing in quarry and township (Appendix – A.8.1) 25.00
Sub-total (V) 157.98
VI Steps for prevention of mine inundation (Appendix – A.8.1) 27.00
Flood protection Embankments
VII Environmental data generation (Appendix – A.8.1) 15.00
VIII Preparation of EMP (Appendix – 8.4) 30.00
Grand Total (I to VIII) 2406.15
16.3 As per the directive of MoEF, quarterly Environment monitoring survey is being
done in Simlong OCP since 1999 and Environment statements submitted to JSPCB
annually.
17.0 LAND AND REHABILITATION
17.1 For the proposed Simlong opencast mine, the total requirement of land is
estimated as 337.74 Ha, including 84.57 Ha of forest land 253.16Ha. of Non-
forest land . Majority of Non-forest land falls under the category of tenancy
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land. Non-forest land includes 39.96 Ha of Government land and 213.21 Ha of
tenancy land. Breakup of the requirement of land has been given below.
Requirement of Land(Ha)
Sl.No Particulars Total land Type of land.
. Required
Forest Govt. Tenancy
1 Quarry area (incl. Safety zone) 270.69 81.19 33.54 155.97
2 External dump 34.67 3.38 3.20 28.09
3 Infrastructure & others 32.37 - 3.22 29.15
Total Requirement 337.74 84.57 39.96 213.21
Under Possession 28.00 3.48 24.52
To Be Acquired 309.74 81.09 39.96 188.69
17.2 Four number of villages are lying within mining leasehold area which needs to be
rehabilitated. The number of household and population of each village are given
below:
Villages & Households To Be Rehabilitated

Sl. No. Name of Village As per census 2001 As per EIA, April 92
(Richardson & Cruddas Ltd)
No. of Population No. of Population
households households
1 JHAPANI 272 37 189
2 CHHOTA GHAGHRI 267 45 211
3
BARA GHAGHRI 182 21 107
4 SIMLONG 205 36 192
TOTAL 926 139 699
17.3 On the basis of 20% increase over the 2001 census data, number of household
and population in above four villages is arrived at 222 and 1111 respectively.
However, considering only a small part ( less than 10%) of Chota Ghaghri
required to be shifted, number of population and house-hold for the purpose of
rehabilitation have been estimated to be 823 and 165 respectively. On the basis
of these data, rehabilitation and resettlement cost has been provided.
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18.0 MINE CLOSURE PLANNING
18.1 Simlong OCP is being planned upto a certain depth for a specified life of the
mine. There is scope for further deepening/extension of the mine in the eastern
part of quarry where dense forest exists and part of the reserves is of indicated
type.
18.2 If the decision for further extension of the mine is taken before closure of the
proposed quarry, approval for final mine closure plan may be deferred as mining
activities shall continue beyond present dip side limits. In the event of no further
deepening beyond the proposed mine limits, mine closure plan becomes
necessary and MOEF also desires the submission of such plan five years in
advance of closure.
18.3 As per the guide line of MOC, estimated closure cost for Simlong OCP works out
to Rs. 38.69 crores (@ Rs.6.00 lakh per Ha. for 337.74 Ha.). Accordingly, annual
closure cost is Rs. 1.55 crores which will be deposited throughout the mine life, in
an Escrow account to be opened with any scheduled bank at a rate compounded
5% annually. Provision of the above expenditure has been envisaged in this PR.
19.0 MANPOWER, PRODUCTIVITY AND TRAINING
19.1 For the rated capacity of 2.0 MTY of coal, the total manpower requirement for
Simlong Opencast project has been estimated as 742 and 694 under
departmental option for coal winning by shovel-dumper method and surface
miner respectively. In outsourcing option the estimated requirement of
departmental manpower is 254 and 196 for shovel-dumper method of working
and coal winning by surface miner respectively. The break-up of manpower for
both the options are given below:
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Break-up of total manpower requirement & OMS
SL. Particulars Peak Strength(nos)
No Shovel-Dumper Option Surface Miner Option
Dept. Outsourcing Dept. Outsourcing
I Operation 360 23 366 19
II HEMM Maintenance 64 - 64 -
III CHP & Despatch 62 62 8 8
IV Common Manpower 248 166 248 166
V Environment 8 3 8 3
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV+V) 742 254 694 196
OMS (Te.) 10.75 11.53 33.97 45.91
19.2 Existing strength of manpower in the OCP is 53, which includes 33 time rated
employees, 17 monthly rated employees and 3 executives. 233 employments are
envisaged to be given against 466.25 acres of tenancy land required to be
acquired for the proposed project. Considering the number of retirement and
gradual process of land acquisition, the land losers can be absorbed in the project
or elsewhere in ECL.
19.3 At the targeted production capacity of 2.0 MTY of coal the OMS of proposed
Simlong Opencast project under different options and different variants are given
in the above table.
19.4 For efficient, effective and safe operation of the mine, a comprehensive and
meticulous training programme for all levels of employees is imperative. The
training would be
i) On the job
ii) In the training centers of nearby opencast mines
iii) Conducted by the external agencies, including the equipment
manufacturers.
20.0 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

20.1 The proposed Simlong OCP is located in an isolated area. Hence, this project has
to be provided with all infrastructural facilities independently in order to ensure its
proper development. The two main phases in project construction would be Pre
and Post sanction activities.
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20.2 The zero date of project implementation is the date of obtaining competent
approval for the project.
The proposed implementation schedule, has been developed considering two
years of constructions (viz C1 & C2). It is a running mine and some activities as
envisaged during pre-construction stage are:
1. Preparation and sanction of advance action proposal and its implementation.
2. Detailed surveying of the area to locate various infrastructural facilities.
3. Dialogue with State Government and other appropriate authorities to

expedite land acquisition.
4. Preparation and submission of EMP.
5. Soil investigation for construction work.
6. Design for colony.
20.3 For Simlong OCP, five years of construction (year1 to year5) has been
considered. During the construction period, most of the basic infrastructure
facilities like CHP, development activities, service buildings, water supply
arrangement, power supply arrangement etc. required for implementing the
project will be completed.
20.4 It has been envisaged that coal will be transported to Kumarpur MGR (of NTPC)
siding at a distance of 46Km by contractual trucks. Estimated fund for widening
and strengthening of this coal transportation route has been provided. However,
part of this road passes through both the proposed simlong OCP and the
adjoining Chuperbhita OCP(proposed), and needs to be diverted. Cost of
diversion of the road has been already taken into account in the financial
provision of Chuperbhita OCP.
21.0 FINANCIAL EVALUATION
21.1 Two options have been studied for financial evaluation of the project viz.
Departmental option and Outsourcing option. Outsourcing option envisages
outsourcing of excavation job along with pumping of mine water only, other
ancillary jobs remaining under departmental responsibility. In both the options,
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two variants have been considered for coal winning; one by shovel-dumper and
other by surface miner.
21.2 The total capital expenditure required for the project under different options and
different variants are given below. The break-up of capital expenditure is shown
in the following table.
Rs. In crores
Department Option Outsourcing Option
Sl. No Shovel- Surface Shovel- Surface

Particulars
Dumper Miner Dumper Miner
01 Land & Rehab 36.00 36.00 36.00 36.00
02 Buildings :
a) Non-Residential 16.82 16.82 5.36 5.24
b) Residential 24.85 23.44 8.69 6.94
Sub-total (02) 41.67 40.26 14.05 12.18
03 Plant & Machinery :
a) HEMM 284.36 281.30 Nil Nil
b) Other than HEMM 52.02 27.62 36.31 11.74
Sub-total (03) 336.38 308.92 36.31 11.74
04 Furniture & Fittings 0.75 0.75 0.45 0.45
05 Railway Siding 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
06 Vehicles 1.33 1.33 0.81 0.81
07 Prospecting & Boring 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
08 Development :
a) Capital Outlay In Mine 23.05 23.05 23.02 23.02
b) Roads & Culverts 5.29 5.25 1.19 1.03
c) Water Supply 7.63 7.47 1.52 1.32
d) PR Preparation 2.27 2.13 0.58 0.45
e) EMP Cost 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46
Sub-Total(08) 38.71 38.37 26.78 26.38
Total (1 to 8) 457.67 428.46 117.23 90.39
09 Existing Capital 1.89 1.89 1.89 1.89
459.56 430.35 119.12 92.28
Total Capital
21.3 Mine is an existing mine, hence no revenue expenses has been capitalized.
21.4 Calculated selling price of grade “F” coal is given below.
Grade “F”
Basic Price (Annexure-V) 870.00
Coal deterioration @5% of value 43.50
Add for sizing upto -100mm 61.00
Total in Rs per te 887.50
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21.5 In Departmental option loss per te at 100% capacity utilization works out to Rs
373.80 and Rs.303.70 for the two options respectively. Salient financial indices for
the two variants are presented below.
Particulars Shovel-dumper Surface miner

Capacity Utilisation At 100% At 100%
Cost per te 1261.30 1191.20
Selling price per te 887.50 887.50
Profit/loss/te (-)373.80 (-)303.70
IRR (-) (-)
Desired selling price at 12% IRR 1337.83 1253.34
Conclusion:- The project with its proposed parameter is not financially

viable under departmental option .
22.0 OUTSOURCING OPTION

22.1 The outsourcing option envisages total excavation job to be done contractually. In
this option, except coal production, OB removal, pumping of mine water and
Physical reclamation all other activities shall remain under departmental
responsibility. Even, those outsourced jobs will be overseen by departmental
personnel.
22.2 Total quantity of coal and corresponding volume of OB will be mined by

outsourcing means. Outsourced agency will procure its own equipments; operate
and maintain the same with its own manpower. Necessary infrastructure required
for operation and maintenance of the equipment owned by the agency will have to
be built by itself. ECL authority should however, provide the suitable land space
for the purpose.
22.3 The outsourcing agency will have to maintain the haul-roads and arrange for dust
suppression within the mine and surroundings. Back-filling of in-pit voids and
grading of the final dump to proper slope will the responsibility of outsourcing
agency. The outsourcing party will operate with its own resources.
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22.4 Apart from the excavation job, the following services are also proposed to be
outsourced separately.
i) Security services,
ii) Canteen services,
iii) Rest house services,
iv) Biological reclamation services
v) Sweeping and cleaning.
22.5 The major indices in Outsourcing option are as below :
Particulars Unit Coal Winning By Coal Winning By

Shovel-Dumper Surface Miner
Investment Rs in Crores 117.23 90.40
Manpower No 254 196
Cost of production Rs/te 604.50 545.86
Selling Price Rs/te 887.50 887.50
Profit/loss Rs/te (+) 283.00 (+)341.64
IRR % 47.64 62.85
Cost of outsourcing (coal winning & transportation and OB Removal) works out to
Rs. 310.63 per tonne. for variant-I and Rs. 290.95 per tonne for variant-II. These
estimate is based on the rates of outsourcing job awarded in ECL of ECL. However
these rates are considered for evaluation purposes only and have no relation to the
actual tendering process that may follow.
Outsourcing option is financially viable.
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PROJECT REPORT
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VOLUME - II
(TEXT & APPENDICES)
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VOLUME – II
TEXT
CONTENTS
Sl.No. Chapter Particulars Page No.
1 1 Introduction 1-1 to 1-4
1.1 BackGround 1-2
1.2 Exploration Status 1-2
1.3 Mining Activities 1-2
1.4 Justification for Preparation of PR 1- 2

1.5 Salient Features of Present PR 1- 3
1.6 Difficulties And Constraints 1–3
1.7 Project Objectives And Target Beneficiaries 1-4
2 2 Marketability and Justification 2-1 to 2-4

2.1 Demand And supply Scenario of Company 2-1
2.2 Market For Coal From The Project 2- 1
2.3 Fuel supply Agreement 2-4
2.4 Justification Of The PR 2-4
3 3 Project Site Information 3-1 to 3-3
3.1 Location 3-1
3.2 Accessibility And Communication 3–1
2.3 Climate And Rainfall Data 3–2
3.4 Topography With Drainage Pattern 3–2
3.5 Present Land Use Pattern 3–2
3.6 Status Of Existing Mine 3-3
4 4 Geology 4-1 to 4-30

4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Exploration Status 4-1
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4.3 Geology & Structure of block Area 4-3
4.4 Description of coal seams 4-9
4.5 Geotechnical And Hydro-Geological info. 4 - 25
3.6 Geological Reserves 4 – 26
3.7 Deposit Modelling 4 - 30
5 5 Mine Boundary, Reserves and Mine Life 5-1 to 5-6
5.1 General 5-1
5.2 Pit formulation strategy 5-1
5.3 Mine boundary 5-2

5.4 Mineable Reserves 5-2
5.5 Target output & life of the quarry 5–4
5.6 Future Expansion Proposal 5-4
6 6 Method of Mining 6-1 to 6-5

6.1 General 6-1
6.2 Geo-mining Characteristic 6-1
6.3 Mine Parameters 6-2
6.4 Choice Of Technology 6-3
6.5 Equipment Selection 6-3
6.6 Comparison Between Deployment Of Shovel-
6-4
dumper & Surface-Miner For Coal Winning
6.7 Mining System And System Parameters 6-4
7 7 Mining & Dumping Strategy 7-1 to 7-5

7.1 Constraints on mine development 7-1
7.2 Mining strategy 7-1

7.3 Dumping strategy 7-2
7.4 Sequence of Dumping Operation 7-4
7.5 Dumping Arrangements 7-5
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8 8 Mining Schedule & Equipment Phasing 8-1 to 8-8

8.1 Design criteria 8-1
8.2 Annual productivity of excavator & Dumpers 8-1
8.3 Calendar programme of Excavation 8-2
8.4 Equipment schedule 8–3
8.5 Drilling & Blasting 8-6
9 9 Coal Quality 9-1 to 9-5

9.1 General 9-1
9.2 Quality Analysis 9-1
9.3 Projected Coal Quality 9-3
10 10 Pumping And Drainage 10-1 to 10-5
10.1 Introduction 10 – 1
10.2 Source of Water 10 - 1

10.3 General Consideration 10 - 2
10.4 Assessment of Volume of Water 10 – 2
10.5 Pumping Capacity 10 - 3
10.6 Selection of Pumps 10 - 4
10.7 Capital Investment 10 - 5
11 11 Coal Handling Arrangement and dispatch 11-1 to 11-7
11-1 Introduction 11 - 1
11.2 Design parameters 11 - 1
11.3 Power Supply and Control circuit 11 - 6
11.4 CHP For Surface Miner Option 11 - 6
11.5 Capital Investment Required 11 - 7
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11.6 Interim Arrangement 11 - 7
12 12 Workshop, Stores And Magazine 12-1 to 12-6
12.1 Brief Text 12 - 1
12.2 Proposed Facilities 12 - 2
12.3 Workshop And Store Layout 12 - 4
12.4 Workshop & Plant- Machinery 12 - 5
12.5 Project store 12 - 5

12.6 Magazine 12 - 6
12.7 Capital Investment 12 - 6
12.6 Outsourcing Option 12 - 6
13 13 Power Supply and Communication System 13-1 to 13-14

13.1 Power Supply 13 - 1
13.2 Illumination 13 - 6
13.3 Power Balance 13 – 6

13.4 Salient Electrical Features 13 - 9
13.5 Communication System 13 - 10
14 14 Civil construction 14-1 to 14-5
14.1 General 14-1

14.2 Cost Index And Specification of Buildings 14 - 1
14.3 Service Buildings 14 - 1
14.4 Residential Buildings 14 - 3
14.5 Roads And Culverts 14 - 4
14.6 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal 14 - 4
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15 15 Safety And Conservation 15-1 to 15-3
15.1 Safety Aspect 15 - 1
15.2 Haul Road 15 - 1
15.3 Stability of Benches 15 - 1

15.4 Spoil Dump 15 - 1
15.5 Inundation 15 - 2
15.6 Fire 15 - 2
15.7 Blasting 15 - 2
15.8 Safety zone 15 - 2
15.9 Dust suppression 15 - 3
15.10 Lighting 15 - 3
15.11 Power Line 15 - 3
15.12 Conservation oc Coal 15 - 3
16 16 Environmental Management 16-1 to 16-9
16.1 Present Environmental Scenario 16 - 1
16.2 Environmental Impact 16 - 4
16.3 Environment Management 16 - 6

16 - 8
16.4 Environment Management System
Capital Provision
16.5 16 - 8
17 17 Land And Rehabilitation 17-1 to 17-3
17.1 Land Requirement 17 - 1

17.2 Status of land Acquisition 17 - 2
17.3 Rehabilitation 17 - 3
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18 18 Mine Closure 18-8 to 18-7
18.1 Legislative Requirement 18 - 1
18.2 Objectives of Closure 18 - 2
18.3 Closure Action Plan 18 - 2
18.4 Stakeholder’s Involvement 18 - 3
18.5 Technical Aspect 18 - 3
18.6 Environmental aspect 18 - 5
18.7 Social Aspect 18 - 5
18.8 Financial Aspect 18 - 6
19
19 Manpower Productivity And Training 19-1 to 19-3
19.1 General 19 - 1
19.2 Existing Manpower 19 - 2
19.3 Productivity 19 - 2
19.4 Service Proposed To Be Outsourced 19 - 2
19.5 Training 19 - 3
20
20 Project Implementation 20-1 to 20-4
20.1 Introduction 20 - 1
20.2 Pre And Post Sanction Activities 20 - 1
20.3 Development Activities 20 - 2
20.4 Project Schedule 20 - 2
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21
21 Financial Evaluation 21-1 to 21-6
21.1 General 21 - 1
21.2 Capital Investment 21- 1
21.3 Opening of Revenue Account 21 - 2
21.4 Replacement Capital 21 - 2
21.5 Sources of Finance 21 - 3
21.6 Cost of Production 21 - 3

Profitability 21 - 5
21.7
21.8 Outsourcing Option 21 - 5
22
22 Outsourcing Option 22-1 to 22-4
22.1 Introduction 22 - 1
22.2 Scope of Work to Be Outsourced 22 - 1
22.3 Departmental Scope of Work 22 – 2

Annual Work Load For Outsourcing Agency 22 - 2
22.4
Outsourcing Rates 22 – 3
22.5
Safety Aspects For Outsourcing Of HEMM 22 – 3
22.6
Project Economics 22 – 4
22.7
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LIST OF TABLES
Sl. Table Particulars Page

No. No. No.
1. 2.1 Coal balance of ECL 2-1
2. 2.2 2-2
Projected coal demand of NTPC
3. 2.3 2-3
Projected coal availability of Rajmahal coalfields
4. 4.1 4-2
Boreholes drilled by various agencies
5. 4.2 Special test and Ultimate analysis 4-7
6. 4.3 Geological succession In Simlong OC Block 4-3
7. 4.4 4-6
Generalized Geological Sequence in Rajmahal C.F
8. 4.5 4–8
Sequence of coal seams
9. 4.6 Brief Description of faults in the Block 4 - 11
10. 4.7 Summary Of Reserves In Simlong OC Block 4 - 28
11. 4.8 Moisture, Ash Content And Grade Of Seam 4 - 29
12. 5.1 5-3

Mineable reserves, OBR and stripping ratio
13. 5.2 5-5
Seam-wise Mineable Reserves
14. 5.3 Sector-wise Reserves 5-6
15. 6.1 Quarry parameters 6-2
16. 6.2 6-5
Mine system parameters
17. 7.1 Location & capacity of dumps 7-3
18. 7.2 Volume of dumping stage wise 7-4
19. 8.1 Standard annual productivity of excavators 8-2
20. 8.2 8-4

Summarised calendar programme of excavation
21. 8.3 Calendar programme of excavation for Coal & OBR 8-4
22. 8.4 Population of HEMM 8-7
23. 8.5 Population of HEMM (year-wise phasing) 8-8
24. 9.1 9-4

Gradewise Mineable Reserves
25. 9.2 9-5
Seam-wise Quality Parameters
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LIST OF TABLES
Sl. Table Particulars Page

No. No. No.
26. 13.1 Power balance 13 - 6
27. 13.2 Year wise Energy Consumption 13 - 8
28. 13.3 13 - 8
Year wise Power Bill
29. 17.1 17 - 1
Requirement of land
30. 17.2 17 - 2
Villages and households to Rehabilitated
31. 17.3 Resettlement & Rehabilitation Package 17 - 3
32. 22.1 Lead Distances & Quantity of Materials 22 - 2
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LIST OF PLATES
PLATE PARTICULARS DRAWING NO. SCALE
NO.
1 Location Plan R1-OCM-7161 NTS
2 Geology & Surface Features Plan R1-OCM-7162 1:4000
3 Existing Plan R1-OCM-7163 1:4000
4 Final Stage Quarry Plan R1-OCM-7164 1:4000
5 Mine cross sections along 1-1’.2-2’,3-3’ & 4-4’ R1-OCM-7165 1:4000
6 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-VI R1-OCM-7166 1:4000
7 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-V R1-OCM-7167 1:4000
8 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-III(Top) R1-OCM-7168 1:4000
9 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-III (Bot) R1-OCM-7169 1:4000
10 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-II(Top) R1-OCM-7170 1:4000
11 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-II (Bot) & Comb. R1-OCM-7171 1:4000
12 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-L2 R1-OCM-7172 1:4000
13 Seam Folio Plan of Seam-I(Comb.) R1-OCM-7173 1:4000
14 Plan showing Stage End Of East Part R1-OCM-7176 1:4000
15 Plan showing infrastructure R1-OCM-7177 1:4000
16 Land use plan R1-OCM-7178 1:4000
th
17 10 Year Stage Plan R1-OCM-7199 1:4000
18 Final Stage Dump Plan R1-OCM-7200 1:4000
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CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.1.1 The Simlong Opencast mine is located in the Pakur district and part of the
Rajmahal coalfields under the jurisdiction of Eastern Coalfield Ltd. At Simlong,
which is a small part of Chuperbhita basin, a manual quarry had been worked
earlier on the bed of the stream ‘ Lada’ which flows almost along the outcrop of
the bottommost seam in the geological block.
1.1.2 A scheme called “ Scheme on Simlong Quarry” was prepared by ECL in January
1981, with a targeted production of 0.10 Mty. This scheme was prepared on the
basis of data available in old quarry workings and outcrops of the seams visible in
the river bed.
1.1.3 Subsequently, ECL had put 17 no. boreholes in the area and a geological note
was prepared by planning division of Eastern Coalfields Ltd. The geological note
indicated existences of two seams within quarriable limit in the area. On the basis
of that geological note a “ Revised Feasibility Report For Simlong Opencast
Project “ was prepared by CMPDI in July 1983 with a targeted production of 0.10
Mty.
1.1.4 The Revised Feasibility Report estimated a mineable coal reserves of 2.34 Mt. at
a stripping ratio of 1.61 cum./te. with part diversion of Lada nala. The report
envisaged a capital investment of Rs. 310.27 lakh and mine life of 24 years. The
existing mine working is as per this Revised Feasibility Report. The mine has
been run departmentally till 2007-08. After survey off of all the departmental
HEMM, mining is being done by outsourcing since 2008-09. In the year 2009-10
the mine has produced 0.44 Mt. of coal and 0.64 Mm3 of OB.
1.1.5 Mining work within the quarriable limit of the” Revised Feasibility Report” is going
to be finished shortly. This current PR envisages to extend the working further,
covering the entire geological block (except forest area in the N-E part and the
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indicated reserves part) and to enhance the target to 2.00 MTY. Along with
extension of mine-take area it also proposes building up of infrastructural
facilities.
1.2 EXPLORATION STATUS
1.2.1 The exploration of Simlong block has been completed by MECL in January 1992
and the present report incorporates the complete data of the 33 boreholes drilled
in this block by MECL, besides 1 borehole drilled by CMPDI earlier in the block.
The total number of boreholes drilled by different agencies are as follows:
Boreholes drilled by Various Agencies

Series Boreholes
1 MECL RCH 33 3250.00
12.2 The objectives of the exploration was to prove lay and disposition of all the coal
seams occurring within the Simlong OCP Block and to assess the feasibility of
the seams for open-cast mining potentiality as well as to ascertain their quality.
The overall borehole density within the proposed mine take area is 14.6 per sq.
Km considering two additional boreholes from adjacent block..
1.3 MINING ACTIVITIES

The coal seams in the proposed Simlong OCP is mostly virgin, except in incrop of
seam-I, which had been worked by a few small quarries. Existing Simlong OCP is
virtually extension of one of such small quarries. It is almost in green field area,
where all infrastructural facilities like Power, Railway Siding, Coal Handling Plant,
Roads and culverts and communication, etc. are to be created.
1.4 JUSTIFICATION FOR PREPARATION OF PR

The demand of coal in ECL have been increasingly projected as 51.01 Mt in
2011-12. The projected demand of Power grade Coal for the two STPS (linked to
Rajmahal coalfields), i.e. Farakka STPS, Farakka stage-III, Kahalgaon stage – I
STPS, & Kahalgaon stage – II STPS have been projected as 31.12Mt. in the
year 2011 – 12 & beyond including 11.30 Mt. for Farakka STPS, 3.53 Mt. for
Farakka stage-III, 5.85 Mt. for Kahalgaon stage – I STPS & 10.44 Mt. for
Kahalgaon stage – II STPS. The existing Rajmahal opencast mine can meet the
demand to the tune of 10.50 Mty. The balance demand of Coal is proposed to be
met by expanding the Rajmahal opencast mine from 10.5 Mty to 17.0 Mty and
also by opening up of a new OCP at Chuperbhita block for 4.00 Mty , Hura “C” for
3.00 Mty and augmentation of production at Simlong OCP to 2.00 Mty in ECL.
1.5 SALIENT FEATURES OF PRESENT PR

1.5.1 The mine boundaries of the proposed Simlong OCP have been fixed considering
the various surface constraints and geological information given in the G.R.
Considering the different surface constraints and geological structure of the block,
the proposed Simlong OCP has been planned for a rated capacity of 2.00 Mty.
1.5.2 The present PR envisages two different options for operation e.g. Departmental
option and Outsourcing option. In the outsourcing option only production of coal
and removal of OB along with pumping of mine water have been proposed to be
outsourced and all other activities under departmental responsibility.
1.5.3 In both the Departmental and Outsourcing options two variants have been
considered. In one variant, total excavation job has been envisaged by shovel
dumper combination, and in other variant OB removal has been proposed by
Shovel-dumper method and coal winning by surface miner.
1.6 DIFFICULTIES AND CONSTRAINTS

There are several constraints towards the implementation of the proposed PR.
The identified problems areas are listed below:
 Presence of a no. of hillocks around the block. Some part of the
leasehold area lies within the forest land.
HEMM/equipment.
 A large quantity of land including tribal habitations and forest have to be
acquired.
1.7 PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND TARGET BENEFICIARIES

1.7.1 Output from the proposed OCP is power grade coal meant to be consumed by
power plants. Presently, coal from Simlong mine is dispatched to Bakreswar
Thermal power plant of west Bengal government, at a distance of 180 Km. by
road transport. The Simlong OCP is proposed to be linked to two STPPs namely,
Farakka and Kahalgaon of NTPC for meeting their increasing demand.
1.7.2 The production from Simlong OCP is to be dispatched from the proposed siding
near Kumarpur, adjacent to the existing MGR track connecting Rajmahal and
Farakka STPS. A separate Railway track is proposed to be. laid from
Chuperbhita to Barharwa (located at a distance of 50 km from Chuperbhita) on
Sahibganj loop line of Eastern Railway for onward transmission to Farakka STPS.
In that case, the siding for simlong may be shifted to some suitable nearer place
along this Proposed rail track. It is indicated in the letter no. 47011/14/99 –
CPAM dated 20.1.2000 issued by Ministry of Mines & Minerals, Department of
Coal, that NTPC will provide dedicated Rail infrastructure from Chuperbhita OCP
to Farakka STPS.

CHAPTER - 2
MARKETABILITY AND JUSTIFICATION
2.1 DEMAND AND SUPPLY SCENARIO OF THE COMPANY
ECL has two major coalfields namely Raniganj coal fields and Rajmahal coal
fields. Production from Raniganj coal fields which is mostly covered by
underground mines has reached a state of stagnation. Though proposal for some
big u/g mines are under process, projected increase of production from Raniganj
coalfields is miniscule to the overall demand on ECL.
Major demand on ECL is from power sector for which mines in the Rajmahal coal
fields are the only source to meet the requirement. The scenario of ECL for
Demand – supply of coal in the next three years is given below.
COAL BALANCE OF ECL in M.tes Table no-2.1

Sl.no. Consumer Sector 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Total Requirement of
1 Power Utilities 35.224 42.571 42.571 43.871 43.871
2 E-Auction 1.883 1.857 1.903 1.869 1.821

Commitment towards
3 other Non-Power Sectors 6.534 6.534 6.534 6.534 6.534
Total Demand (Sl.no.1+2+3) 43.641 50.962 51.008 52.274 52.226
Production 31.00 32.00 34.00 35.00 35.50
Shortage -12.641 -18.962 -17.008 -17.274 -16.726
2.2 MARKET FOR COAL FROM THE PROJECT
2.2.1 DEMAND OF COAL

The entire production of coal from Rajmahal coal fields (i.e, Rajmahal OCP,
Chuperbhita OCP and Hura-‘C’ OCP) is linked to the two Super Thermal Power
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Stations (STPS) of NTPC. At present, the existing Super Thermal Power Stations
(STPS) of NTPC, which are linked to Rajmahal Group of coalfields of ECL, are
Farakka STPS (1600 MW) and Kahalgaon STPS, stage- I (840MW) & stage-
II(1500MW). The demand of power grade Coal of these two STPS is 27.59Mt.
(11.30 Mt. for Farakka STPS + 5.85 Mt. for Kahalgaon STPS, stage-I and 10.44
Mt. For Kahalgaon STPS, stage-II ).
Farakka STPS, stage – III (1 x 500 MW) of NTPC is likely to be commissioned in

2011 - 12.
The projected Coal demand of Farakka STPS, Farakka-III, Kahalgaon stage-I &
stage-II STPS of NTPC at 87.5% plant load factor as conveyed by NTPC to CIL
is shown in table no 2.2. The projected Coal availability from Rajmahal Coalfield
as indicated by ECL is shown in table no. 2.3.
Projected Coal Demand of NTPC(M.te.) Table no. 2.2
XI PLAN XII PLAN
Power Stn. 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Farakka 11.30
11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30 11.30
STPS
(1600 MW)
Kahalgaon 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85 5.85

STPS-I
(840 MW)
Kahalgaon 10.44 10.44 10.44 10.44 10.44 10.44 10.44 10.44

STPS-II
(1500 MW)
Sub-Total 27.59 27.59 27.59 27.59 27.59 27.59 27.59 27.59

(2440 MW)
Farakka 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53 3.53

STPS-III
(500 MW)
Total 27.59 27.59 31.12

31.12 31.12 31.12 31.12 31.12
Demand
4440 MW

Thus the total ultimate demand of Power grade Coal for the two STPS, i.e.
Farakka & Kahalgaon STPS has been projected as 31.12 Mt. in the year 2011–
12 & beyond, including 11.30 Mt. for Farakka STPS, 3.53 Mt. For Farakka stage-
III, 5.85 Mt. for Kahalgaon stage – I STPS & 10.44 Mt. for Kahalgaon stage – II
STPS.
2.2.2 PROJECTED AVAILABILITY OF COAL

Presently Rajmahal OCP, the only existing mine of Rajmahal coalfields supplies
coal to NTPC. Simlong OCP has been running with a meagre capacity. The
existing Rajmahal opencast mine can meet the demand to the tune of 10.50
MTY. The balance demand of Coal is proposed to be met by expanding the
Rajmahal opencast mine from 10.5 MTY to 17.0 MTY, opening up of a new OCP
at Chuperbhita block for 4.00 Mty and Hura “C” for 3.00 MTY and enhancement
of production to 1.50 MTY at Simlong OCP.in ECL. The Expansion PR of
Rajmahal OCP (17.0 MTY) has been already approved by the central govt. In
addition, some quantity of coal from Chitra/Mugma/Salanpur coalfield is proposed
to meet the requirement of NTPC at the time of build-up of production of the
above mentioned linked projects.
Projected Coal Availability of Rajmahal coalfield(M.te.) Table no. 2.3
XI PLAN XII PLAN
Projects 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50

Rajmahal O/C 10.50
6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50 6.50
Rajmahal Expn. 1.00 1.50 3.50
Sub-Total 11.50 12.00 14.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00
Chuperbhita O/C 1.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Hurra “C” 0.75 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00

1.50 2.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50
Chitra/Mugma/ 1.50
Salanpur
0.50 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Simlong OCP
13.00 13.50 16.75 23.00 26.50 28.50 28.50 28.50
Total
Demand 27.59 27.59 31.12 31.12 31.12 31.12 31.12 31.12

(-)14.59 (-)14.09 (-)14.37 (-)8.12 (-)5.62 (-)2.62 (-)2.62 (-)2.62
Gap(Deficit/Surplus)

Moreover, as per central govt. Directive, vide Office Order No. 13016/29/2003-
cA-1 dated 25th January 2006 of MoC, the Brahmini and Chichro-Pasimal coal
blocks under command area of ECL will be operated by a Joint Venture between
CIL and NTPC. The proposed JV will first meet the requirement of Farakka and
Kahalgaon Expansion Projects.
2.3 FUEL SUPPLY AGREEMENT
The New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) of the Government makes it mandatory
for coal supplying companies to sign legally enforceable bi-lateral FSAs with
performance based ‘take or pay’ provision. A new Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA)
has been signed between CIL and NTPC with the trigger level (the minimum
assured quantity of coal supply) fixed at 90% of Annual Contracted Quantity
(ACQ). CIL has agreed to supply 114.7 Million Tonnes of coal in 2009 –10 to the
15 existing NTPC Power Stations.
As on 31.03.09 (based on the CEA projection) the ACQ from ECL to NTPC is
12.20 Mt., of which 6.87 Mt for Farakka STPS and 5.33 Mt for Kahalgaon STPP.
2.4 JUSTIFICATION OF THE P.R. FOR Simlong OCP
In view of the massive demand of coal from two STPPs of NTPC , the proposed
Simlong Expansion OCP will play a significant role in bridging the gap between
demand and supply.
Considering the status of the geological exploration of the Simlong block,

different surface features, surface terrain & various geological information, the
proposed Simlong OCP has been planned for a rated capacity of 2.0 MTY.
As the existing mine has no approved EMP, this project report is necessary for
preparation and submission of EMP.

CHAPTER - 3
PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
3.1 LOCATION
3.1.1 Simlong OC block falls in the district of Sahibganj of Jharkhand state and is
located between latitudes 24044’33” to 24045’55”(N) and longitudes 87026’30” to
87028’38”(E). The total area of the block is about 2.40 sq .km and is covered in
the Survey of India Toposheet no.72 P/5. Simlong OCP Block occupies the
south-western part of the Chuperbhita coalfields. This is the second largest
coalfield out of the five which constitutes the Rajmahal coalfield. Seam VII to I
are developed in the block. The basal seams viz. seam II and seam I had been
exploited in the incrop region through small quaries. Present mine working
which is merely extension of these quarries involves only this two seams.
3.1.2 Gumani river runs along the western boundary of the block. Simlong OCP block
is well connected by metalled road. Godda-Sahebganj road passes in the north-
western part of the block. The block is located at a distance of 80 km from
Sahibganj district headquarter and 30 km from Godda district headquarter.
Some important cities like Bhagalpur, Deoghar, Asansol are located at a
distance of 100, 110 and 218 Km. respectively and are well connected by all
weathered road.
3.2 ACCESSIBILITY AND COMMUNICATION

3.2.1 The area is underdeveloped, transport and communications are rather limited.
This block is about 60 km (by road) from Pakur, the nearest railway station in
Kiul-Bardhman loop line of Eastern railway. Barharwa railway station, on the
same line, is also at a distance of 50 km from the block. Better marketing,
workshop and medical facilities are available at far off places from this Block.
3.2.2 Bhagalpur is at a distance of 100 km from Simlong block, Deoghar at 100 km,
Asansol at 218 km and Dhanbad at 275 km. The two STPS, namely, Farakka
and Kahalgaon are at 75 km (via Barharwa) and 120 km (via Lalmatia)
respectively from the block. Sundarpahari Block headquarters is at a distance of
10 Km. to the west of the block and offers certain basic facilities like post office,
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Primary Health Centre, Police Station and bank. The nearest air strip is Banka,
at a distance of about 70 km from the block.
3.3 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL DATA
The Rajmahal Coalfields experience a typical tropical weather. The summer

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temperature arises as high as 42 C in May-June and in winter the mercury
0
drops to as low as 4 C. The average annual rainfall is 134 cm (source: Gumani
Barrage Project booklet). The major downpour is from June to September.
During the monsoon, the northern part of the Rajmahal Coalfield becomes
inaccessible due to lack of fair weather roads
3.4 TOPOGRAPHY WITH DRAINAGE PATTERN OF AREA
3.4.1 The area is characterized by undulating topography. There is a NW-SE trending

ridge occupying the central part of the block. Besides, a gradual increase in
elevation is noticed in the eastern and north-eastern part of the block. The
maximum ground level is observed at borehole no. RCH-146 (R.L. 172.86m).
The general slope is from north-east to the south-west.
3.4.2 The drainage of the block is mainly controlled by the Gumani river which flows
at the western boundary of the block. Damro Nala meanders along the south-
western boundary of the block. Gumani is a perennial river and its catchment
area extends to about 1096 sq. km. The Simlong OCP block also falls in this
catchment area. A barrage over this river is under construction near Berhait
which is at a crow fly distance of 20 km from this block. The high flood level
(HFL) of the barrage is 50.63 m (as per Gumani Barrage Project, Irrigation
Department Report).
3.5 PRESENT LAND USE PATTERN

For the proposed Simlong opencast mine, the total requirement of land is
estimated about 337.74 Ha, including the existing mine and dump area. This
consists of about 84.57 Ha of forest land and 253.17 Ha of non-forest land.
Majority of Non-forest land falls under the category of tenancy land and a small

part is government land. There are a few small tribal hamlets within the
proposed mining leasehold area.
3.6 STATUS OF EXISTING MINE

Existing mine is being run by shovel-dumper combination under outsourcing
mode. In the year 2010-11 (upto 31st December) the mine has produced 1.81
lakh Te. of coal and 2.27 Lakh cum. Of OB. Mined out ROM coal is kept in pit-
head coal depot, from where it is transported to power plant by contractual
trucks. There is no CHP at the mine. However, all the existing infrastructural
facilities are situated on the coal bearing area within the proposed quarry.
Quarterly environment monitoring is being done and compliance report is being
submitted to Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board regularly. However, the
existing mine has no approved EMP.

CHAPTER - 4
GEOLOGY
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.1.1 Rajhmahal Coalfields is a group of detached Geological Blocks, i.e. Brahmani

being the southern-most, followed by Mahuagarhi, Pachwara, Chuperbhita and
Hura (including Pirpainti Barahat) in the north. Although the blocks are isolated,
there appears to be geological continuity. Vast area of Gondwana sediments
underlie Rajmahal Traps/Gangetic alluvium. The south-Western extension of
this Gondwana basin near Galsi High, where Rajmahal traps and Coal reserves
are encountered in boreholes exceeding 1300m depth was drilled by GSI. In
east, the extension of the Rajmahal trap and the underlying Triassic sequence
is established by geological survey and drilling by GSI. The geological report of
Simlong OCP has been prepared by MECL in 1992.
4.1.2 Simlong OCP forms the south-western part of the Chuperbhita basin. Most of
the litho units of Chuperbhita basin are either exposed or encountered in
boreholes drilled in Simlong OCP. The details are provided in subsequent
paragraphs.
4.2 EXPLORATION STATUS

4.2.1 The exploration of Simlong block was completed in 1991 after drilling a total of
3250.00 m in 33 boreholes by MECL. The “Geological Report On Coal
Exploration Simlong (OCP), Chuperbhita Basin” was prepared by MECL based
on the complete sub-surface data obtained through 33 boreholes drilled by
MECL as well as 1 borehole (RCH/MA-006) drilled earlier by CMPDI in the
block. Besides, data of two boreholes, RCH-98 and RCH-105 (drilled by MECL
for the adjacent Chuperbhita block), which are located near the boundary of this
block, have been considered for the report. The total number of boreholes
drilled by different agencies within the block are as follows:

Boreholes drilled by Various Agencies Table no. 4.1

Series Boreholes
1 MECL RCH 33 3250.00
4.2.2 The overall borehole density in the Simlong (OCP), Geological block covering a
total area of 2.40 sq km is about 14.2 per sq. km. However, considering the two
additional boreholes (RCH-98 and RCH-105), overall borehole density within
the proposed mine take area is 14.6. per sq. km. which is sufficient for deposit
appraisal. Thus, the area considered for opencast working is fully explored.
However, production support borehole drilling may be needed during the
exploitation of the deposit and sufficient fund provision for the same has been
made. Seam-wise no. of borehole intersection within the block area is given
below.
Seam No. Of Borehole Intersection

VII 1
VI 4
V 7
IV(B) 5
III(T) 12
III(B) 12
L-3 10
II(T) 10
II(B) 11
II(Comb.) 12
L-2 20
I(T) 12
I(M) 11
I(B) 11
I(Comb.) 19

4.2.3 Ultimate analysis, H.I.G and Ash Fusion Test have been carried out on the core
samples of boreholes RCH-8 & 11. Special tests have been carried out in 2 no.
Proximate analysis (band by Band) has been done in 34 boreholes.
The results of Ultimate analysis and special test carried on 2 boreholes
are given in table no.4.2
4.3 GEOLOGY AND STRUCTURE OF BLOCK AREA
4.3.1 In Simlong OCP area lower coal bearing units of the Barakars have been found
to occur and are represented by medium grained to pebbly sandstones, shales
and coal seams. Coal seams and sandstones are exposed in the lower reaches
of the Damro nala and in the quarries. The Barakars are overlain by Dubrajpurs
and/or rocks of the Rajmahal Traps. While rocks belonging to the Rajmahal
Traps occupy the higher reaches of the topography those of the Dubrajpur
Formation occur along the slopes of the hillocks.
4.3.2 On the basis of geological mapping and subsurface data, the sequence of
formation is as follows :
GEOLOGICAL SEQUENCE IN SIMLONG OCP BLOCK, (CHUPERBHITA BASIN),

RAJMAHAL COALFIELD, DISTT : SAHIBGANJ, BIHAR
Table No. 4.3
Lithology Formation Age
(Maximum
thickness in
metre)*
Soil Alluvium (26.00) Recent to
Subrecent
Unconformity
Basalt Rajmahal Trap Lower Cretaceous
(42.64)
Unconformity
Medium to coarse Dubrajpur (13.03) Upper Triassic
grained ferruginous
sandstones and clays
Unconformity
Medium to coarse Barakar Lower Permian
grained and pebbly
sandstones, shales
and coal seams
Greenish sandstones Talchir (more than Upper
with boulders at 11.80) Carboniferous to
places Lower Permian
* As intersected in the boreholes drilled in the block.

Talchir Formation – The Talchir Formation in Simlong OCP is represented by
fine to coarse grained sandstones and boulders of greenish colour. Talchirs
have been intersected in 3 boreholes viz. CHB/MA/006, RCH-7 and 112.
Barakar Formation – The lower Barakars, occurring in the Simlong OCP area,
contain coal seams-I and VII along with three local seams viz. L-1, to L-3. These
lower Barakar are mostly medium to coarse grained and occasionally pebbly
sandstones with subordinate shales.
Based on the geological exploration carried out by MECL in the adjoining
Chuperbhita OCP block the rocks of the Barakar Formation have been divided
into four horizons (Ref. : MECL report Chuperbhita OCP Block-1991). In the
area under report only two lower horizons have been identified. The litho units
belonging to the bottom horizon are represented mostly by coarse grained to
gritty sandstone with subordinate preparation of intercalations of sandstone and
shale. This horizon, which ranges in thickness from around 100m to 150m,
contains a few thin coal seams which are not economically significant. The
stratigraphic column overlying this horizon can be subdivided into three sub-
units on the basis of the development of coal seams. The stratigraphic column,
having a thickness range of 30-40m, contains seams-I and II which have a
cumulative thickness ranging from 9 to 26m. Thus the thickest coal column
occurs within this sub-unit. The sub-unit overlying this, contains the coals seams
L-III to IV and has significant development of medium to gritty sandstones. The
coal seams occurring within this sub-unit in general, are of marginally workable
thickness. This sub-unit has a thickness varying from about 55m to 80m. The
topmost sub-unit contains seam-V and VII. It is dominantly arenaceous, being
represented by medium to coarse grained sandstones. Coal seams occurring
within this sub-unit are of moderate thickness and are better in quality than
those occurring in other unit/sub-units.
Dubrajpur Formation – Rocks of the Dubrajpur Formation are exposed along

the hill slopes. Exposures of ferruginous gritty to coarse grained sandstones of
the Dubrajpur Formation are exposed in three isolated patches within the block.
The largest one, occurring in the south-central part of the block, is exposed in a
linear fashion trending northwest-southeast, from CHB/MA/006 to RCH-93.
Another one is exposed along the north-eastern part of the block occupying the
hill slopes south and south-east of RCH-110. The smallest exposure occurs
north of RCH-137 where are ferruginous sandstone along with white to pinkish
white clay are exposed along the southern periphery of the quarry 2A. This
Formation has been intersected in 7 boreholes (RCH-7, -87, -90, -93, -99, -106,
& -138) and is conspicuous by its absence in 6 boreholes (RCH-10, -11,-117,
146, 148 & 175).
Rajmahal Traps – Bouldery exposures of basalt belonging to this Formation

occupy major part of the hilly terrain falling within the block. The basalts are
greenish grey to black in colour. This eruptive rock is at places vesicular in
nature. The vesicles are occasionally filled with secondary calcite.
Mineralogically, it consists of plagioclase, phyroxene, opaque minerals and rare
olivine. In general, laths of plagioclase are impregnated within grains of
pyroxene giving rise to ophitic texture. Olivine, where present, occurs as
phenocrysts embedded in a finer groundmass and gives rise to porphyritic
texture. The basaltic rock has been encountered in 10 boreholes (RCH-7, -10, -
11, -106, -110, -117, -146, -148 & -175). A minimum thickness of 6.00m has
been encountered in RCH-7 & 10 while the maximum thickness (42.64m)
occurs in RCH-175. This indicates that the thickness of the basaltic column
exhibits a general increase towards east.
Soil and Weathered Mantle – The lower grounds adjoining the Damro Nala are
covered by a fairly thick veneer of soil. The soil is generally clayey. But at higher
reaches weathering of basalt has given rise to black cotton soil at places.
Thickness of weathered mantle varies from 2.00m. (RCH-175) to 26.00m (RCH-
85).
4.3.3 The Gondwana sedimentaries are exposed mainly along the course of
prominent river basins, namely, Gumani (around villages Dhamni, Chhotapur,
Chatkam, Jiajori, Jawardaha, etc.) They are also exposed in Kewari valley
around village Jitpur, Sahapi and Damro valleys around villages Simlong,
Simaldhap and along Mahuldabar valley around village Dopahari.
The generalised geological sequence Rajmahal coalfields/basin , as worked out
by GSI is given in table no. 4.4

Generalized Geological Sequence in Rajmahal Coalfields/Basin Table No. 4.4

Age Formation Lithology Thickness
Recent to Sub Recent Alluvium Loose soil, silt and clay Up to 80 m
Upper Tertiary Friable,immature, coarse to
medium grained sandstone
Gravel, pebble beds, sub-
ordinate greenish silt & clay 0 - 107 m
Unconformity
Lower Cretaceous Rajhmahal Traps and Flows of basalt,pitch stone 600 m
inter-trappeans & inter trappean beds
(sst,shale and ash)
Unconformity
Upper Triassic Dubrajpur Pebbly sst, coarse to 60 to 250 m
medium grained sst, red silt
stone
Unconformity
Lower Triassic Panchet Green and purple clay and + 900 m
soft fine grained sst
Unconformity
Lower Permian Barakar Coarse to medium grained 250 – 550 m
sst, gray shales , clay and
coal seams
Unconformity
Upper Carboniferrous to Talchir Tillite, fine to medium
lower Permian grained sst, olive green
shale
Unconformity
Pre-Cambrian Basic rocks, amphibolites,
bands of quartzite,
limestone, gneisses and
grainite

special test and ultimate analysis Table No 4.2

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BH. Seam HGI Ash Fusion Range( C) C% H% O% N% S% P% CO2% Total
NO. Ex-Band In-Band IDT HT FT Sulphar
RCH-8 II(TOP) 56 1220 >1400 >1400 78.62 4.80 14.24 1.77 0.57 0.028 .38 4
II(BOT) 61 1270 >1400 >1400
I 67 1260 >1400 >1400 78.16 4.92 14.64 1.70 0.58 0.062 0.19 5
RCH- II 68 1350 >1400 >1400

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II(TOP) 78.92 4.50 14.15 1.80 0.63 0.082 0.54 4
II(BOT) 79.47 4.66 13.45 1.88 0.54 0.067 0.43 3
I 57 1270 >1400 >1400 78.84 4.82 13.79 2.00 0.55 0.034 0.28 4

4.3.4 Sequence of Coal Seams – Seven regionally correlative and two local coal
seams have been identified in the block on the basis of sub-surface data
accrued by way of exploratory drilling as well as surface geological mapping..
The local Seam L-3 has a very limited development in the block it has only been
encountered in one borehole i.e RCH-105. Sequence of coal seam as
established in the block is furnished in Table-4.5
SEQUENCE OF COAL SEAMS, SIMLONG OCP BLOCK
(CHUPERBHITA BASIN), RAJMAHAL COALFIELD

DISTRICT : SAHIBGANJ, BIHAR
Tablle No. 4.5

Seam / Thickness ( m) No. of Bhs. Remarks
Parting Minimum Maximum considered
VII 0.54 1
(RCH-175)
Parting 29.52 1
(RCH-175)
VI 0.89 2.88 3
(RCH-148) (RCH-148)
Parting 15.17 18.20 4
(RCH-148) (RCH-99)
V 2.65 5.03 6
(RCH-117) (RCH-148)
Parting 24.06 25.31 2
(RCH-110) (RCH-99)
IV(BOT) 0.65 1.99 5
(RCH-113-115) (RCH-161)
Parting 13.12 17.65 5
(RCH-115) (RCH-99)
III-(TOP) 0.22 1.45 12
(RCH-161) (RCH-11)
Parting 1.21 8.75 11
(RCH-161) (RCH-146)
III (BOT) 0.25 1,51 12
(RCH-11) (RCH-146)
Parting 6.31 19.60 9
(CHB/MA/006) (RCH-146)
L-3 0.10 1.48 11
(RCH-113) (RCH-146)
Parting 3.05 8.72 10
(RCH-10) (RCH-146)
II(TOP) 1.14 5.93 10
(RCH-93) (RCH-10)
Parting 1.02 7.01 10
(RCH-148) (RCH-175)
II(BOT) 1.09 4.51 11
(RCH-175) (RCH-8)
Parting from 6.21 9.99 5
Seam L-3 (CHB/MA/006) (RCH-115)
II (COMB) 6.99 11.65 11
(RCH-79) (CHB/MA/006)
Parting 5.89 12.30 18
(RCH-79) (RCH-110)
L-2 0.10 3.32 18
(RCH-175) (RCH-80)
Parting 6.01 17.08 7
(RCH-161) (RCH-80)
I(TOP) 1.00 5.22 12
(RCH-80) (RCH-118)
Parting 0.50 4.90 11
(RCH-161) (RCH-111)
I (MID) 0.12 1.61 11
(RCH-80) (CHB/MA/006)
Parting 0.90 8.75 11
(RCH-111) (RCH-161)
I (BOT) 0.28 1.72 11
(RCH-112) (CHB/MA/006)
Parting from 1.97 11.33 9
Seam L-2 (RCH-175) (RCH-9)
I (COMB) 6.86 22.37 17
(RCH-113) (RCH-175)
4.3.5 Coal measures in Simlong (OCP) block, are trending in NW-SE direction and
dipping towards north-east. Dip and strike of the beds interpreted on the basis
of floor contours are in conformity with the fields observation. The dip is
generally 80- 100.
4.3.6 The geological structure of the block is simple. Three faults (numbered F1, F2
and F3) have been deciphered in this block. Faults F1 and F3 mark partly the
northern and eastern boundaries of the block respectively. Fault F3 is a majore
fault having a throw of about 150m, while fault F1 has a throw varying from
20m. to 65.m. A minor fault , F2 having a throw varying from 0 to 5m. has been
observed within the quarry. During the exploration, no dyke or sill is found to
exist within the block
The characteristic features of the faults within the block boundary is given in
Table no.4.6.
4.4 DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAMS

4.4.1 General
The detailed exploration for coal in Simlong OCP has revealed the existence of
10 seams. They are in descending order VII, VI, V, IV(BOT), III(TOP), III (BOT),
L-3, II, L-2 and I. At places, some sections of these seams viz, Seam-I & Seam-
II merge together to form a combined seam while seam –III occurs in 2 splits
which maintain their identity without coalescing within the block. Many of these
seams thin down to non-workable thickness and in some instances die out
altogether.
Thickness of coal seams have been generally arrived at on the basis of band by
band analysis or on visual estimates where analysis is not available. While
delineating coal seam, if coal and dirt bands occur alternately and the thickness
of coal band has exceeded that of the latter, it is considered as a part of the
seam whereas if the coal thickness is less than the thickness of dirt band the
entire section is deleted from the seam.
However, for seam-II (TOP) for a single borehole i.e. RCH-II, this norm has not
been strictly followed. The seam II (TOP) in this borehole is encountered from
62.89 m to 68.00 m. The top portion of the seam is represented by inter-banned
coal, shaly, carb. Shale and shale. The cumulative thickness of the coal plus
shaly coal is 1.21m whereas the total thickness of shale and carb. shale
together is 1.00 m.
While determining the in-band thickness of a coal seam for quarriable

proposition bands of the carbonaceous shale and / or obvious dirts upto a
thickness of 1.00 m (I-100) have been included in the seam section. The
minimum workable in-band thickness of seam has been taken as 1.00 m. In
case of opencast potentiality, a seam has been considered as splitted if the
parting between two sections / seams has attained a thickness of more than 1.0
m is persistent.
For quality determination, the useful heat value (in K.Cal./kg) and grade have
been calculated considering Ash + Moisture content from the proximate analysis
on 60% RH and at 40oC ., where data not available the same has been
calculated by converting band-by-band analytical data as per standard M-100
formula.
The sequence of coal seams, variation in parting between seams, moisture, Ash
content and grade is given in Table no. 4.8. The grade of seam varies from D to
G.

DESCRIPTION OF FAULTS/SIMLONG OCP BLOCK (CHUPERBHITA BASIN),

RAJMAHAL COALFIELD, DISTRICT : SAHIBGANJ, BIHAR
Table No. 4.6
Fault Location Trend & Nature Throw (m) Intersection in Evidence
No. strike & dip borehole
Bh.No. Depth
(m)
F1- North of RCH-161, NW-SE dip 600 Variable, 20m to - - Interpreted on
F1 115, 99 & 146 north-east oblique 65m increasing the basis of
demarcating the gradually level
north-eastern towards north- difference of
boundary of the block west coal seams
F2- South of RCH-39 & ENE-WSW dipping 0 to 5m - - Observed in
F2 north of RCH-9 600 north-westerly increasing quarry No.2
oblique towards south-
west
F3- South of RCH-137, ENE-WSW near About 150m RCH- 51.42 i) Omission of
F3 north of RCH-87 & RCH-137, swinging 87 seam II TOOP
south of RCH-175 to almost E-W near younger
RCH-175 dipping seams.
southerly at 600 ii) Fractures
oblique and
slickensides
4.80 observed at
RCH- this depth in
137 borehole
iii) Omission of
seam-I
(Combined) in
RCH-137

4.4.2 SEAM I
General
Seam-I is the oldest seam developed in the block. In major part of the block it
occurs as a combined seam. In the north-western part of the block it initially
splits into two sections designated as Seam-I (TOP + Middle) and seam
I(BOTTOM). The line of the split between these two sections as shown in the
seam folio plan passes west of RCH-113, RCH-7 and RCH-40A from north to
south. Further westward the upper section splits into two sections which have
been designated as Seam-I (TOP) and seam –I(MIDDLE). The line of split
between the top and middle sections passes south of RCH-98 and east of
CHB/MA/006 and RCH-1-9. The details of these seams / sections are as under.
4.4.2.1 SEAM I (COMBINED)
Occurrence
This seam has been intersected in 19 boreholes. Weathered section of the
seam has been encountered in 2 boreholes (RCH-138 and 139). The seam
occurs at a depth varying from 9.14 m (RCH-39) to 196.02 m (RCH-175). The
incrop of the seam marks the south-western boundary of the block. It is aligned
in NW-SE direction and passes north of RCH-85 and south of RCH-40A, 39
while RCH-139 and 138 are located on the incrop of the seam. The incrop is
displaced by the fault F2-F2 in the vicinity of RCH-39 and is fuarther displaced
by fault F-3F3 in an area around borehole RCH-137.
Parting
The overlying parting upto seam L-2 varies from 1.97 m (RCH-175) to 11.33 m
(RCH-9). This parting shows a gradual increase from south-east to north-west.
Roof and Floor

The immediate roof is represented by the occurrence of shale and sandstone
almost in equal proportions. In the central part of the block it is marked by
carbonaceous shale whereas towards the eastern part and near the incrop
region the immediate roof is represented by sandstone and its varieties.
Towards the extreme eastern and south-eastern boundary of the block bands of

shale mark the immediate roof of the seam. The immediate floor of the seam
has intercalations of shale and sandstone almost in equal proportions. However,
in the region of RCH-99 and RCH-106 the immediate floor is represented by
carbonaceous shale..
Thickness and Dirt Bands

Thickness of the seam-I (Combined) varies from 6.86 m (RCH0113)to 21.45 m
(RCH-175). A gradual in thickness is discernible from west to east in the zone of
development of the seam. Thickness of bands, including carbonaceous shale as
well as non-combustible bands, varies from 0.19 m (RCH-110) to 2.89 m (RCH-
117).
Reserves
The total net reserves of coal contained within this seam is 46.536 million tones
out of which 25.137 million tones fall within 1 : 5 Coal : Overburden. 0.475
million tones fall within incrop region.
4.4.2.2. SEAM I (BOTTOM)

This seam has been encountered in 11 boreholes. Although Seam-I (Bottom) is
developed throughout the south-western part of the block but it has attained
workable thickness in a few limited areas only. One area of workable thickness
is developed surrounding the borehole CHB/MA/006 in which the seam has
attained a thickness of 1.72. m The other one is developed in a linear pattern
surrounding the boreholes RCH-115, 79 and 118. But, in the last two boreholes
the ratio of the seam thickness to the overlying parting upto the floor of Seam-I
(Top) is more than 1 : 5 (Coal : Overburden). Thus the total left out area of
interest around borehole RCH-115 is very small and hence not considered for
reserves estimation. In the rest of the area thickness of the seam ranges
between 0.28 m (RCH-112) and 0.75 m (RCH-109) rendering it unworkable.
Qualitywise, the grade of the seam is G (CHB/MA/006) having an UHV of 2104
K.Ca./kg. Total reserve of seam-I (Bottom) are to the tune of 0.281 million tones
out of which 0.279 million tones fall within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio 0.002 m.
tones fall beyond 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio.

4.4.2.3 SEAM I ( MIDDLE)
Seam-I (Middle) has been intersected in 11 boreholes falling in the south-
western part of the block. It has attained thickness in an area around 2
boreholes (RCH-109 & CHB/MA/006), where thickness varies from 1.42 m to
1.60 m. Qualitatively, the seam is of grade-F. In the remaining part it has a non-
workable thickness which ranges from 0.12 m (RCH-80) to 0.83 m (RCH-111).
Total reserves of seam-I (Middle) are 0.192 million tones out of which 0.189
million tones occur within 1 : 5 coal to overburden ratio and 0.003 million tones
within incrop region.
4.4.2.4 SEAM I (TOP)
Occurrence
Seam-I (Top) has met within 12 boreholes confined to the south-western part of
the block. Out of the three splits of Seam-I, this one is the most significant. It
has been intersected at depths ranging from 16.85 m. (RCH-118) to 92.27 m
(RCH-115). The incrop of the seam having an E-W trend is located around 200
m south of RCH-80. Further eastward the incrop swings to the south-east
passing south of RCGH-118, through RCH-111 and extends upto the west of
RCH-85. Seam-I (Top + Middle)) occurs as a narrow strip extending almost
north-south in a area surrounded by boreholes RCH-113,110, 7 & CHB/MA/006.
Parting
The underlying parting upto seam L-2 varies from 5.01 m (RCH-161) to 17.08 m
(RCH-80). In the region of the boreholes RCH-161,-112, -115 and -81 this
parting ranges from 6 m to 9m. Sharp increase in parting is noticed both in the
east and west of RCH-112.
Roof & Floor

The immediate roof of the seam is represented dominantly by
shale/carbonaceous shale except along the western and north-western
boundary of the block where the immediate roof is represented by medium
grained sandstone. Immediate floor is marked by shales and sandstones
occurring almost in equal proportions.

Thickness & Dirt Bands

Thickness of the seam ranges from 1.00 m (RCH-80) to 5.22 m (RCH-118). In
general, the thickness of the seam decreases from east to west. The number of
bands within the seam ranges from 1 to 4 and thickness of bands varies from
0.22 m (RCH-112) to 1.18 m (RCH-118).
Quality
The grade of the seam ranges between E to G. The deterioration in the quality
of the seam is gradual from west to east.
Reserves
A total of 3.045 million tones of reserves have been estimated for this seam, out
of which 2.031 million tonens fall within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio and 0.927
million tones fall beyond 1 : 5 coal to overburden ratio. 0.087 million tones occur
in incrop region. Total reserves of seam Top / Middle are 0.410 million tones of
which 0.317 million tones fall within 1 : 5 coal to overburden ratio and 0.007
million tones fall within incrop region.
4.4.3 SEAM L-2
Occurrence
Seam L-2 has been encountered in 20 boreholes. It is developed in two
isolated areas within the block. It is not developed in the central part in and
around RCH-99,7,9,90 and 93 and for a small region I the south-eastern part
around borehole RCH-117. The seam has attained workable thickness mainly in
the north-western part of the block. In the remaining area it is not workable
except around RCH-87 falling in the south-eastern part of the block. It occurs at
a depth ranging from 29.70 m. (RCH-80) to 192.95 m (RCH-175). The incrop of
the seam, running in almost NW-SE, has been delineated south of RCH-80 and
north of RCH-118, -97, -83, -109 and -85.
Parting
Seam L-2 occurs below seam-II with a parting varying from 5.89 m (RCH-1261)
to 12.30 m (RCH-110). This parting is predominantly represented by
sandstones and in subordinate proportion with intercalations of shale and
sandstone and occasional shales. In general, the parting gradually decreases
towards west, south and east from north-central part of the block.

The seam has a thickness ranging from 0.10 m (RCH-175) to 3.32 m (RCH-80)
with a minimum workable thickness of 1.64 m. (RCH-87). The general increase
in the thickness of the seam is from south – east to north – west in the north –
western part of the block. An isolated value of 1.64 m is observed in an area
around borehole RCH-87 which has not been considered for estimating
reserves as the zone of influence of this value is negligible. One of the dirt
bands are developed within this seam which ranges in thickness from 0.05 m
(RCH-81) to 0.82 m (RCH-80).
Roof & Floor

The immediate roof of the seam is dominated by sandstones while the
immediate floor is represented by shales and sandstones in almost equal
proportions.
Quality
From the analytical data obtained from 8 boreholes it is observed that the grade
of the seam varies from D to F with a gradual deterioration towards east.
.
Reserves
Total reserves estimated for this coal seam is 2.007 million tones, out of which
1.530 million tones occur within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio. 0.472 million tones
fall beyond 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio 0.005 million tones occur in incrop
region.
4.4.4 SEAM II
General
Immediately overlying seam L-2, Seam-II is manifested throughout the block. In
the area around boreholes RCH-8, -9 and -148 the seam starts splitting and
further southward it splits in two sections designated as Seam-II (Top) and
Seam-II (Bottom).

4.4.4.1Seam-II (Combined )
Occurrence
The combined section of Seam-II has been met withi 12 boreholes falling I the
central and north-western parts of the block. Full thickness of the seam has
been encountered in 11 boreholes while only part thickness due to weathering
has been intersected in borehole RCH-80. The seam occurs between the
depths of 19.17 m (RCH-112) and 119.57 m (RCH-99). The incrop of the seam,
trending NW-SE, has been traced in the region of borehole RCH-80 and south
of boreholes RCH-112, -79, -81, CHB/MA/006, RCH-7 and upto the eastern part
quarry no. 1, where it is being mined.
Parting
Parting with respect to the overlying seam L-3 varies from 6.21 m
(CHB/MA/006) to 9.99 m (RCH-115). Lithologically, it is represented by
sandstones, shales and their intercalations. Occasionally, a thin band of coal is
also developed within this parting.

This seam exhibits a variation in thickness from 6.99 m (RCH-79) to 11.65 m
(CHB/MA/006). In the major part of the block the seam varies in thickness
between 8m and 10 m. Dirt bands of mostly carbonaceous shale and
occasionally sandstones and shales are developed within the seam which vary
in number from 1 to 6.
Roof & Floor

Immediate roof of the seam is mostly represented by carbonaceous shale and
occasionally by medium grained sandstone and rarely by shale. Immediate floor
is characterized by predominance of sandstone with occasional development of
clay and shale.
Quality
Qualitatively, Seam-I (Combined) varies in grade from F to G with Useful Heat
Value (K.cal./kg) ranging between 3029 (RCH-110) and 2055 (RCH-9).

Reserves
The total reserves of the seam is 16.3909 million tones, out of which 13.483
million tones fall within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio. 2.168 million tones reserves
have been estimated beyond 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio and 0.658 million
tones occur in incrop region.
4.4.4.2SEAM-II (BOTTOM)
Occurrence
As already stated seam-II (Bottom) is developed in the southern and eastern
parts of the Simlong OCP Block. It has been intersected in 11 boreholes. Depth
of occurrence of this seam ranges between 22.09 m (RCH-93) and 186.18 m
(RCH-175). Incrop of the seam is trending in NW-SE direction.
Parting
The overlying parting upto Seam-II (Top) varies from 1.02 m (RCH-148) to 7.01
m (RCH-175). In the area where the seam has started splitting the parting is
dominantly represented by rocks of argillaceous facies which changes to
arenaceous facies as the parting increases towards south and east of the block.

Thickness of Seam-II (Bottom) varies from 1.09 m (RCH-175) to 4.18 m (RCH-
148) while in major part of the block the thickness ranges from 2 m and 4 m. Dirt
bands, numbering 1 to 3, are present within the seam in most instances.
Roof & Floor

Both immediate roof and the immediate floor of the seam are represented
mostly by carbonaceous shale. Occasionally, sandstone and intercalations of
sandstone and shale have been recorded at the roof and on the floor of the
same.
Quality
The seam is of poor quality being of grade G for most part of the area except
for a small patch near borehole RCH-90 where it has improved to grade F.

Reserves
Net reserves of 5.317 million tones of seam – II (Bottom) has been established,
out of which 3.328 million tones of coal occur within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio.
1.950 million tones fall beyond 1 : 5 coal : overburden ration, 0.039 million tones
occur in incrop region.
4.4.4.3SEAM-II (TOP)
Occurrence
Seam-II (Top) is developed in the south-eastern part of the block. It has been
encountered in 10 boreholes and is missing in one borehole (RCH-87) due to
fault. The seam occurs at a depth varying from 22.09 m to (RCH-93) to 176.58
m (RCH-175). Incrop of the seam is trending in NW-SE, direction has been
traced to the south of RCH-8, 9, 10, 90, 92 and upto the fault F3-F3. Incrop of
the seam is observed in the northern face to quarry no.2. Incrop in the area
around borehole RCH-90, -93 and upto the fault F3-F3 occurs below Trap and
Dubrajpurs.
Parting
The overlying parting of the seam upto seam L-3 varies from 3.05 m (RCH-10)
to 8.72 m (RCH-175). Parting is gradually inreasing towards eastern and south-
eastern part of the block. Parting is represented by sandstones and shales with
thin coal bands.

The thickness of the seam varies from 1.14 m (RCH-93) to 5.11 m (RCH-11). In
the major part of the block the thickness varies from 2 m to 4 m. Almost in the
entire block the seam consists of dirt bands. The number of dirt bands including
non-combustible bands varies from 1 to 4 and thickness of dirt bands including
non-combustible bands varies from 0.17 m (RCH-93) to 1.0 m (RCH-11).
Roof & Floor

The immediate roof and floor of the seam are mostly represented by
carbonaceous shale except in a few cases by sandstone and intercalation of
sandstone and shale.

Quality
The useful heat value of seam varies from 1517 K.cal/kg (RCH-11) to 4139
K.cal/kg (RCH-9). Details are furnished in Table-III 6B. The seam exhibits grade
F to G in the major part of the block .
Reserves
Net reserves of 6.127 m tones of the seam has been estimated. Out of which
3.508 m tones fall in 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio. 2.605 m. tones fall beyond 1 :
5 coal : overburden ratio 0.014 million tones occur in incrop region.
4.4.5 SEAM L-3
The seam L-3 occurs at depths varying from 50.60 m (RCH-161) to 162.62 m
(RCH-146). It has been intersected in 10 boreholes. In 6 boreholes (RCH-7, -8,
-9, -11, -93 & -97) seam is not developed while in borehole RCH-99, the entire
seam is converted to carbonaceous shale. In major part of the block the seam is
of unworkable thickness except in and around borehole RCH-146 and RCH-161
where it has attained workable thickness. Keeping in view the limited area of
development seam to workable thickness, the seam folio of the seam is not
prepared and reserves have not been estimated.
4.4.6 SEAM III(BOT)
Occurrence
The seam has been intersected in 12 boreholes. It has developed through out
area except in an area around borehole RCH-115. In RCH-87, the seam is
faulted by fault F3-F3. Depth of seam from surface varies from 11.80 m (RCH-8)
to 150.98m (RCH-175). The incrop of seam is trending NW-SE and extends
from north of borehole RCH-7, near RCH-9 , north of RCH-90,93 and upto the
fault F3-F3. The incrop of the seam is covered by Trap / Dubrajpur almost in the
entire area except in two isolated patches around borehole RCH-8 and RCH-9.
The incrop is slightly shifted due to fault f2-F2 in the area north-west of borehole
RCH-9.

Parting
Parting between seam-III (Bottom) and III (Top) varies from 1.21 m (RCH-161)
to 8.12 m (RCH-175). The parting is represented mostly by intercalations of
sandstones and shales and at places by sandstone, shale and coal. In the
north-western part of the block the parting is minimum which gradually
increases towards the south-eastern part of the block. In the central part of the
block there is little variation I the thickness of the parting.
Roof and Floor

The immediate roof of the seam is represented by sandstone in major part with
few bands of carbonaceous shale and intercalations of sandstone and shale,
while the immediate floor is represented by mainly sandstone and at a few
places by carbonaceous shale.

The thickness of seam varies from 0.25m (RCH-11) to 1.51 m (RCH-146) with
the minimum workable thickness of 1.10 m in the area around borehole RCH-
99. The seam is free from dirt band except in a small area around borehole
RCH-8 where a band is recorded of 0.20 m thickness.
Quality
The quality of seam is mostly E grade except in an area around borehole RCH-
8 where it is of grade F (Plate-X.5). The useful heat value of the seam varies
from 3270 k.cal/kg (TCH-8) to 3615 k.cal/kg (RCH-99 and 146).
Reserves
1.056 million tones of net reserves have been estimated for the seam. 0.499
million tones occur in 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio. Reserve beyond 1 : 5 coal :
overburden is 0.555 million tones. Reserves in incrop region is 0.002 million
tones.
4.4.7 SEAM III(TOP)

Occurrence
The seam has been intersected in 12 boreholes. Although it is developed
through out the block, but has attained workable thickness in the zones around
boreholes RCH-115, 113 and 110 and another around boreholes RCH-10,11
near RCH-117 and to the south of RCH-175. In the remaining area the seam is
unworkable. Variation I depths of seam is 23.23 m (RCH-10) to 141.98 m (RCH-
175). The incrop of the seam extends in NW-SE direction and terminates
against fault F3-F3 . It has been traced from south of boreholes RCH-161,115
and north of boreholes CHB/MA/006 RCH-7,8,9,10 and 93. The incrop is slightly
displaced near borehole RCH-9 and occurs below Traps from east of
CHB/MA/006 to fault F3-F3 and in a small area west of RCH-10.
Parting
The overlying parting upto Seam-IV (Bottom) varies from 13.12 m (RCH-115) to
17.65 m (RCH-99) . It consists of mostly sandstones with occasional shale and
intercalations of shale and sandstone. There is a slight increase in parting in
south east part of the block.
Roof and Floor
The immediate roof of the seam is sandstone and carbonaceous shale while the
immediate floor of the seam is mostly carbonaceous shale with bands of
intercalations of sandstone and shale.
Thickness & Dirt Bands : The overall variation of the thickness of seam is from
0.22 m (RCH-161) to 1.45 m (RCH-11), whereas in workable areas the
thickness varies from 1.05 m (RCH-110) to 1.45 m (RCH-11). Only one dirt
band is observed in the seam encountered in borehole RCH-10.
Quality
Qualitywise seam is of grade F in the entire workable area (Plate-X.6) . Useful
heat values vary from 2455 k.cal/kg (RCH-10) to 3176 k.cal/kg (RCH-115).
Reserves
Reserves : Total reserves of seam is 1.073 m tones, out of which 0.840 m.
tones falls in 1 : 5 coal : overburden, 0.223 m. tones fall beyond 1 : 5 coal :
overburden. Reserves in incrop region is 0.101 million tones.
4.4.8 SEAM IV(BOT)

Seam – IV (Bottom) having parting varying from 25.06 m (RCH-110) to 25.31 m
(RCH-99) from seam V, is encountered in 5 boreholes. The seam is developed
in the central part of the block, around boreholes RCH-145,106,117,146 and
175. The seam has attained workable thickness in to isolated patches, between
boreholes RCH-161 & 115 in a narrow strip and other workable patch is around
borehole RCH-110, where its thickness is 1.15 m. The grade of the seam varies
from D to F and Useful Heat Values vary from 3352 K.cal./kg.(RCH-161) to
4470 K.Cal/kg(RCH-161). The reserves of the seam is 0.0334 million tones.
4.4.9 SEAM- V
Occurrence
Seam-V is one of the thickest seams occurring in upper part of the Barakars. It
has been encountered in 7 boreholes and is partly encountered in borehole
RCH-110, due to weathering. The seam is developed in the entire area. The
seam occurs at depths varying from 9.78 m (RCH-110) to 92.87 m (RCH-175).
The incrop of the seam is trending NW-SE and entends from north of RCH-110
to south of RCH-99 , 106,117 and upto the fault F3-F3. The incrop of seam is
depicted below trap from west of borehole RCH-99 to fault F3-F3 in the south-
eastern part of the block (Plate-III).
Parting
The overlying parting upto Seam-VI varies from 15.17 m (RCH-148) to 18.20 m
(RCH-99). Parting is represented predominately by sandstones with occasional
intercalations of sandstone and shale. Variation in parting is marginal.
Roof and Floor
The immediate roof of the seam is carbonaceous shale except in one case
where it is shale. The immediate floor of the seam is mostly represented by
shale and carbonaceous shale with sandstone at places.

The thickness of the seam varies from 2,.65m (RCH-117) to 5.03 m (RCH-148).
In major part of the block, the seam is more than 4.0 m thickness. However, in a
region around borehole RCH- 117 & 175 , the thickness of seam has reduced
and is less than 4.0 m. Dirt bands are observed in the seam in two borehole
intersections. No obvious bands are recorded in the seam. Thickness of dirt
bands varies from 0.14 m (RCH-106) to 93 m (RCH-146).
Quality
The seam varies in grade from E to G. To the east of borehole RCH-146 &
RCH-117 the seam falls in grade G while in the remaining area it is of grade F,
except in a small area, around borehole RCH-106, where, the seam is of grade
E quality. The Useful Heat Values vary from 3380 k.ca,/kg (RCH-106) to 2303
k.cal/kg (RCH146).

Reserves
A total of 6.123 million tones of reserves has been established for the seam.
2.539 m tones occur in 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio. Reserves beyond 1 : 5 coal
: overburden is 3.372 million tones. 0.212 million tones reserves occur in incrop
region.
4.4.10 SEAM VI
Occurrence
The seam has been intersected in 4 boreholes. In RCH-99, the seam is partly
weathered. The seam is of workable in entire area except in a small patch in the
central part of the block around borehole RCH-146 where the seam thickness
has reduced, rendering the seam unworkable. The seam occurs 29.60 m
(RCH-99) to 74.52 m(RCH-175) depth. The incrop trending NW-SE is located
east of borehole RCH-99, south of (RCH-148 & 146). The incrop is displaced by
fault F1-F1 north-west of borehole RCH-99 and by fault F3-F3 in the area west
of borehole RCH-175.
Parting
The overlying parting of the seam upto seam-VII is 29.52 m (RCH-175). The
parting consists mainly of sandstone with occasional intercalations of sandstone
and shale.
The thickness of seam varies from 0.89 m (RCH-146) to 2.88 m (RCH-148).
Minimum workable thickness of 1.80 m is intersected in borehole RCH-175.
This seam is free from any dirt band.
Roof & Floor
The immediate roof of the seam is sandstone while the immediate floor of the
seam is represented by rocks of argillaceous to arenaceous facies.
Quality
Quality data of only two borehole is available. The grade of the seam varies
from D to E. The Useful Heat Value varies from 4829 K.cal/kg (RCH-175) to
4042 K.cal/kg (RCH-148).
Reserves
Total reserves of the seam are of the 1.383 million tones, out of which 0.288
million tones fall within 1 : 5 coal : overburden ratio & 1 .05 million tones fall
beyond 1 : 5 coal : overburden. Reserves in incrop region is 0.044 million tones.

4.4.11 Seam VII
Seam-VII, the youngest seam has a limited development in the block. It has
been intersected in only one borehole RCH-175, at a depth of 44.46 m. The
thickness of the seam in this borehole is 0.54 m.
4.5 GEO-TECHNICAL AND HYDRO-GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION
4.5.1 No borehole within the Simlong block has been tested for Physico-mechanical
properties of rocks.
4.5.2 Hydrogeology
CMPDI has carried out detailed hydrological investigations and Ground Water
Modelling (under UNDP) of the adjoining Rajmahal OCP which is at a radial
distance of 25 km from the Simlong block. The Simlong block is an extension of
the Rajmahal Coalfield.
Surface Hydrology
The drainage of the block is mainly controlled by the Gumani river which flows
at the western boundary of the block. Damro nala meanders along the south-
western boundary of the block and finally joins the Gumani River. Overall the
drainage is poor and sparsely developed. Though the first order drainage is
observed in the topo sheets no specific drainage channels were noticed during
the field investigations The main reason for the disappearance of these first
order drainage channels is the agricultural activity which is the main source of
income for the local tribals in this region and also due to high permeability of the
sandstones exposed along the foot hill. The only surface water bodies are small
ponds spread over the fields with no apparent drainage. During the summer
these ponds are almost dry.
Ground Water Hydrology
Lithological data from the exploration boreholes in the area indicate broadly the
presence of five aquifers. The top acquifer is in pheratic condition where as
other aquifers are in semi to confined condition.. The parting between the coal
seams consist of poor to moderately consolidated very coarse to fine grained
sand stones are gritty sandstones which act as aquifers due to their permeable

nature. Whereas clay coal seams carbonaceous shales and ahale beds act as
aquicludes because of their poor permeability These aquicludes divide the
aquifer system into individual aquifers.
Ground Water Recharge: The major drainage in the study area is Gumani
river, which flows at the western boundary of the Simlong block. This perennial
river flows in the east-west direction. The drainage system in this block is
sparsely developed and many first and second order streams are abruptly
disappearing. This indicates high infiltration percentage of rainfall. The monsoon
starts in middle of June and lasts till the end of September. The average annual
rainfall in this area is around 1340 mm. It is calculated that 13% of the rainfall
will go as potential annual infiltration and the rest 87% of rainfall will go as
runoff. Phereatic aquifer is recharged from precipitation and surface water
bodies whereas the deeper aquifers get recharge from the rainfall in outcrop
regions and through leakage of water from top aquifer. Except for a few dug
wells and hand pumps in the phereatic aquifer which are used mainly for
domestic water supply no deep tube wells are located in the area. Thus there is
no heavy with drawl of ground water in this block from the aquifers.
Ground Water Resources In The Area

Rainfall is the majore source of recharge for ground water. The area is having
an average annual rainfall of1340 mm. The area is also being recharged by
irrigation water.
4.6 GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
4.6.1 BASIS FOR THICKNESS AND QUALITY

The thickness of the coal seams have been generally arrived at on the basis of
band–by-band analysis or based on visual estimates where analysis is not
available.
While determining the in-band thickness of coal seam for quarriable proposition,
the carbonaceous shale band and obvious band together up to a thickness of
1.00m

The minimum workable thickness of seam has been taken as 1.00m. In case of
opencast potentiality, a seam has been considered split if the parting between
the two sections/seams has attained a thickness of more than 1.00m.
If coal & dirt bands are alternating & if the coal thickness has exceeded to that
of the later, it is taken as Seam, whereas, if the coal thickness is less than the
dirt band, the entire section/ seam is taken as non-workable.
The grade of the coal has been arrived at after determining the Useful Heat
Value (UHV) considering the Moisture and Ash values on equilibrated basis.
Where the section/seam overall were not available the grade has been
determined from band by band analysis, after determining the weighted /
lengthwise average of Moisture and Ash on equilibrated basis by applying M-
100 formula.
No fault is passing through the block. So block has not been divided into
sectors. Entire block has been considered as a single sector for reserves
estimation. In individual seam-folio segments are formed due to different
variants such as Isochore, grade and coal to overburden ratio line. Each
segment has been separated out for measurement of its area. The area of
incrop of different seams has been measured separately. A 10% deduction
have been made from the gross reserves to account for data gap and minor
faults etc. to arrive at the Net geological reserves.
4.6.2 NET GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

The total geological reserves within Simlong block have been categorised as
‘Proved’ and ‘Indicated’. In the south-eastern part of the block the zone of
influence of the borehole has been taken upto 200m. from boreholes RCH-146
& 117 and beyond that zone the reserves have been put under Indicated
category.
Total reserves in Simlong OCP Block is 90.193 million tonnes, of which 54.196
Mt. Falls within 1:5 coal:OB ratio. 34.427 Mt. Fall beyond 1:5 coal to overburden
ratio and 1.570 Mt. Occurs in incrop region. Proved reserves are 63.982 Mt.
Indicated reserves are 24.641 Mt and in incrop region reserves are 1.570 Mt.
Summary of reserves is given in table no. 4.7.

SUMMARY OF RESERVES OF SEAMS OCCURING IN SIMLONG OCP BLOCK TABLE NO.: 4.7
Seam UP TO 1:5 C:OB RATIO 1 : 5 C:OB RATIO IN INCROP TOTAL
REGION RESERVES
I (Comb.) 25.137 20.924 0.475 46.536
I (Bot) 0.279 0.002 - 0.281
I (Middle) 0.189 - 0.003 0.192
I (Top) 2.031 0.927 0.087 3.045
I (top / Middle) 0.317 0.006 0.007 0.410
L-2 1.530 0.472 0.005 2.037
II (Comb.) 13.483 2.168 0.658 16.309
II (Bot.) 3.328 1.950 0.039 5.317
II (Top) 3.508 2.605 0.014 6.127
III (Bot) 0.499 0.555 0.002 1.056
III(Top) 0.840 0.223 0.010 1.073
IV (Bot) 0.228 0.092 0.014 0.334
V 2.539 3.372 0.212 6.123
VI 0.288 1.051 0.044 1.383
Total 54.197 34.427 1.570 90.193

Moisture, Ash Content and Grade of Seams Along with their Reserves Table No. 4.8
Parting (m) Thickness (m) Moisture % Ash % Grade Reserves (M.t.)
Seam Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
VII - 0.54 - - - - - - - Unworkable
VI 29.52 - 0.89 2.88 10.2 11.2 18.3 25.0 E D 1.883
V 15.17 18.20 2.65 5.03 6.8 9.9 31.5 40.0 G E 6.123
IV(Bot) 24.06 25.31 0.65 1.99 10.0 - 21.1 - D - 0.334
III(Top) 13.12 17.65 0.22 1.45 7.0 7.9 34.2 39.7 F - 1.273
III(Bot) 1.21 8.75 0.25 1.51 7.4 7.8 30.5 33.4 F E 1.056
L-3 6.31 19.60 0.10 1.48 9.1 - 39.8 - G - Reserves. Not Calculated
II(Top) 3.05 8.72 1.14 5.93 4.4 8.6 33.6 50.1 G F 6.127
II(Bot) 1.02 7.01 1.09 4.51 6.3 8.1 34.7 47.7 G F 5.317
II(Comb.) 6.21 9.99 6.99 11.65 6.4 7.9 34.5 43.1 G F 16.309
L-2 5.89 12.30 0.10 3.32 5.9 8.1 24.1 42.2 G D 2.007
I(Top) 6.01 17.08 1.00 5.22 5.8 8.3 27.7 42.8 G E 3.045
I(Mid) 0.50 4.90 0.12 1.60 6.9 7.5 33.9 39.1 F - 0.192
I(Bot) 0.90 8.75 0.28 1.72 6.7 9.3 24.3 43.2 G D 0.281
I(comb.) 1.97 11.33 6.86 22.37 6.5 8.8 26.3 43.1 G E 46.536
I(top)/Mid - - - - - - - - - - 0.410
Total : 90.193

4.7 DEPOSIT MODELLING
Geological modelling of the deposit has been done based on geological

information given in the “Geological Report On Coal Exploration Simlong (OCP),
Chuperbhita Basin, Rajmahal Coalfield” prepared by MECL in 1992. Geological
data of 35 boreholes have been considered. The geological information of
different boreholes have been used to generate geological model of
Chuperbhita OCP block.
The overall borehole density in the Chuperbhita (OCP), Geological block

covering a total area of 2.40 sq km is about 14.6 per sq. km. which is sufficient
for deposit appraisal. Thus, the area considered for opencast working is fully
explored. However, production support borehole drilling may be needed during
the exploitation of the deposit and sufficient fund provision for the same has
been made. Borehole data of Simlong OCP block have been used to generate
geological plans and sections. The topography and disposition of seam incrops
have been adopted as given in the Geological report of Simlong (OCP) block.
MINE FLOOR
The floor of seam I forms the floor of Simlong opencast project. The floor
generally consists of shale. The quarry floor, on an average, dips 80-100
towards NE. and the strike, in general, is NW-SE.
3 faults varying in throw from 5m to 150m occur within the property. A minor
Fault, F-2 with 5m throw is within the mining zone. Other two faults are
boundary faults.

Geo-Mechanical Properties of Rock Core of Borehole No. RCH-114

Table No. 4.9
Box Depth Lithological Bulk Protodykonov Unconfined Tensile
No. (m) Section density strength compressive strength
kg/cu.m index strength m/sq.
N/sq.m. mm.
1 14-17 Cgd 1860 0.59 6.99 0.33
1871 0.62 6.56 0.25
1859 0.59 6.12 0.26
1865 0.60 6.56 0.28
2&3 20-23 Mgd 1726 0.85 6.22 0.79
1862 0.86 6.20 0.42
1853 0.86 5.42 0.46
1794 0.36 5.94 0.55
3&4 23-28 Ical 2103 2.89 17.51 1.27
2178 2.59 17.43 1.20
2305 2.70 17.47 1.19
2223 2.72 17.46 1.22
4&5 28-32 Coal Sh.c 1693 1.29 37.95 2.63
1.25 2.72
1.31 2.77
1392 1.28 37.95 2.70
5&6 32-35 Coal 1376 1.29 5.80 1.92
1421 1.31 1.08
1.33 1.35
1398 1.31 5.80 1.61
6&7 38-41 Mgd 2031 0.34 8.90 -
2013 0.33 11.24 0.96
2024 0.33 8.90 2.77
2022.6 0.33 9.68 1.85
8&9 47-59 Mgd 2173 1.44 26.70 2.00
2070 1.58 16.76 1.9
2100 1.56 25.92 2.18
--------- --------- ------- --------
2096 1.59 23.12 2.02
11 & 59-62 Cgd 1960 0.76 7.36 0.94
12 1960 0.76 11.25 0.64
1960 0.74 9.70 0.69
-------- --------- ---------- ---------
1935 0.75 9.43 0.75
12 & 62-65 Cgd 1920 0.93 7.32 0.77
13 1950 0.81 7.95 0.47
1970 0.95 8.75 0.58
--------- -------- ---------- ---------
1986.6 0.98 7.95 0.60
Continued.....
Table No. 4.9
No. (m) Section density strength compressive strength
kg/cu.m index strength m/sq.
N/sq.m. mm.
13 56-63 Cgd 2000 0.68 8.88 0.51
1970 0.68 7.76 1.43
1980 0.68 9.02 0.53
-------- -------- ------- --------
1983 0.68 8.55 0.49
14 68-71 Mgd 2090 0.38 8.88 0.54
2040 0.38 9.66 0.59
2100 0.37 16.15 0.66
-------- -------- --------\ ----------
2083 0.38 11.23 0.59
14 & 15 71-74 Mgd 2080 0.40 12.32 0.56
2150 0.40 8.87 0.63
2110 0.40 9.18 0.35
-------- -------- -------- -------
2114 0.40 10.29 0.51
15 74-77 Mgd 1950 0.33 7.44 0.51
1860 0.37 5.76 0.75
1820 0.37 7.00 0.51
------ -------- -------- ------
1886 0.39 6.73 0.59
15&16 77-80 Cgd 1780 0.43 4.17 0.56
1780 0.43 5.30 0.29
1780 0.43 4.25 0.38
------- ------ ------ ------
1780 0.43 4.59 0.41
16&17 80-83 Mgd 1790 0.44 6.67 1.08
1780 0.42 5.76 1.05
1940 0.43 9.83 0.85
-------- ------ ------ -------
1837 0.43 7.22 1.33
17 83-85 Mgd 1790 0.42 9.21 0.61
1790 0.42 - 0.52
1940 0.42 9.66 0.59
------ ------- ------- --------
1840 0.42 9.40 0.59
19&20 92-95 C.Shale 1220 1.09 14.34 1.02

1210 1.05 8.33 0.99
- 1.04 - 1.02
------- -------- -------- ----------
1215 1.06 11.61 1.01
Continued.......

Table No. 4.9
No. (m) Section density strength compressiv strength

kg/cu.m index e strength m/sq.
N/sq.m. mm.
20 95-98 Coal 1750 1.48 - 1.68
1280 1.45 21.46 1.15
1650 1.44 18.82 1.12
------ ------- ------- -------
1560 1.46 20.14 1.32
20&21 98-101 C.Shale 2050 1.54 16.71 2.4
1540 1.52 15.16 2.0
1990 1.57 21.42 1.72
------ ------ ------ ------
1860 1.54 17.78 2.04
21 & 101- Mgd 1720 1.87 19.64 0.91
22 104 - 1.81 - 2.15
- 1.89 - 1.85
------ ------ ------ ------
1720 1.86 19.64 1.64
22 104- I.Cal 12130 1.45 29.50 2.23
107 2160 1.44 30.14 2.27
2150 1.40 27.73 2.27
------ ------ ------ -------
2147 1.43 28.79 2.25
22&23 107- I.Cal 2160 1.77 16.76 2.16
107 2150 1.81 34.82 1.15
2110 1.77 23.06 2.13
------ ------ ------ ------
2140 1.76 24.81 1.81

CHAPTER - 5
MINE BOUNDARY, RESERVES AND MINE LIFE
5.1 GENERAL
Based on the data provided in the geological report of Simlong (OCP) block,
final stage quarry plan, seam folio plans of each seam showing floor contours,
iso-chore & iso-UHV, have been prepared. The mine boundaries of the
proposed Simlong OCP have been fixed considering the various surface
constraints and geological information given in the G.R. A large number of Coal
horizons/seams (seam VII at the top to seam I at the bottom) have been
encountered in the block. All the seams, seam VII to seam I (from top to bottom)
are fully explored and their reserves have been placed under proved category
(except in the south-eastern part of the block) and have the quarriable
potentiality (except seam VII and L3). Thus Seam VI at the top to seam I at the
bottom are envisaged to be worked by opencast method. The floor of seam I is
envisaged as the base of the proposed quarry.
5.2 PIT FORMULATION STRATEGY
The following constraints in opencast working of the deposit have been

identified:
 Gumani river passes along the N-W border of the block
 Presence of a no. of hillocks around the block. Forest land exists in and
around geological block boundary. Some part of the proposed leasehold
area lies within the forest land.
HEMM/equipment.
 The area is devoid of basic infrastructure like permanent road, proper water
supply arrangement, Communication system, residential complex, railway-
heads, etc.
Considering the large strike length of the property and problem of outside OB
dumping, the total quarry area is proposed to be worked in two parts e.g. East
Part and West Part. The East Part which consists of the existing mine working is
proposed to be worked first. The different parts of the total quarry area have
been shown in Drg. No. RI-OCM-7164(Plate no.4).
5.3 MINE BOUNDARY

The quarry area of the proposed OCP has been decided within the proved coal
reserves of the geological block and considering the surface constrained like
forest land and village. The mine boundaries have been fixed based on the
surface constraints, availability of the strike length, lay and disposition of the
seams, position of the outcrops, etc.
The proposed mine boundary of the Expansion OCP has been fixed in the
following way.
Northern Boundary – geological block boundary has been considered as mine

boundary in the western part of north boundary. In the eastern part, periphery of
a vast contiguous patch of forest land has been considered as the mine
boundary.
Eastern Boundary - The indicated / proved reserves line has been considered
as the boundary.
Western Boundary – Geological block boundary and Gumani river has been
fixed as the mine boundary
Southern Boundary- Lada nala or the incrop of seam-I, barring a corridor of

150m in the north of Simlong village has been considered as mine boundary.
5.4 MINEABLE RESERVES

Out of the proved reserves of 63.982 Mt. and in-crop zone reserves of 1.57 Mt.,
geological reserves considered for the proposed project is 45.40 Mt. The total
mineable reserves within the above selected quarry boundary, has been
estimated (as on 1.04.2011) as 38.80 Mt. (considering a production of 0.30 Mt
during 2010-11from the existing working) with a corresponding OBR volume of

137.80 Mm at an average S.R. of 3.55 m3/te. Mineable reserves have been
3
estimated taking into account 10% deduction on account of geological

uncertainties and 5% mining losses. The detail of geological reserves is given
below:
Geological Considered For Remaining Geological
Reserves Of The Proposed Reserves
The Block Project (Mt.)
63.982 44.40 2.00 Mt worked out by
Proved existing mine; Rest 17.582
Category Mt. under dense forest cover
Indicated 24.641 - Mostly under forest cover

Category
1.570 1.00 Out of remaining 0.57 Mt.
In the in-crop partly mined out by old
Region quarries, partly south of
Lada Nala; partly left out due
to high cut-off ratio.
Total 90.193 45.40 42.223
The mineable reserves and Volume of OBR within the proposed quarry are
shown in table no 5.1
Mineable Reserves & OBR Table No-5.1

Options Coal(M.tes) OBR(Mm3) S.R.(m3/te)
East Part 20.60 66.70 3.24
West Part 18.20 71.10 3.91
Total 38.80 137.80 3.55
The mineable reserves of different seams has been estimated with the help of the
following seam Folio plans:
1. Seam Folio Plan of Seam VI – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7166
2. Seam Folio Plan of Seam V - Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7167
3. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-III(TOP) – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7168
4. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-III(BOT) – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7169
5. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-II(TOP) – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7170
6. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-(BOT&COMB) – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7171
7. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-L2 – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7172
8. Seam Folio Plan of Seam-I(COMB) – Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7173
The OBR volume has been estimated with the help of isopachytes of total
excavation plan given vide Drg. No. RI-1-OCM-7177.
The seam-wise mineable reserves and parting-wise OBR volume for the three
quarries are given in table no. 5.2
For the purpose of reserves calculation and drawing of calendar plan the whole
mining block has been divided into several sectors. Each part has been divided
each into three sectors. East Part comprises of Sector-1,2 &3 and West part
comprises of Sector-3,4 &5. Sector-wise volume of OB and quantity of mineable
reserves are given in table no. 5.3.
5.5 TARGET OUTPUT & LIFE OF THE QUARRY

Within the proposed quarry boundaries, a total mineable reserves of 38.80 Mte.
has been estimated. With this mineable reserves, the life of the proposed
Simlong OCP has been estimated as 26 years including 2 years of construction
period.
Considering the geo-mining condition, the rated capacity in the Eastern Part has
been fixed at 2.00 Mt. of coal per year, which will be achieved in the 3 rd year of
production period. This 2.00 MTY production is scheduled to be continued till
11th year of production period, the penultimate year of Eastern Part of the mine.
In the Western Part of the mine, the rated capacity has been fixed as 1.50 Mt. of
coal per year, due to overall coal thickness being much less, thinner coal seams
and higher stripping ratio. Since, 12th year of production period, the mine will
produce at a rate of 1.50 MTY till the end of mine life.
5.6 Future Expansion Potential

Eastern Part has the potential of extending further into the dip direction where
dense forest area exist and also into the eastern side where reserves have
been put under Indicated category. However, some exploratory boreholes are
required in this zone for detail probing of coal seams with requisite borehole

density. However, decision for further extension of mining has to be taken
before starting in-pit dumping into final void (into the final batter) of East part.
Mineable Reserves , OBR and Stripping Ratio Table 5.2

Seams Mineable OBR Vol of AV.
3
Reserves(M.tes) OBR(Mm ) S.R.(m3/te)
EAST PART
VI 0.24 Top OB 17.33

v 1.38 Parting Bet. VI & V 5.31
IVB 0.00 Parting Bet. V & IVB 11.18
III(Top) 0.45 Part. Bet. IVB & III (T) 8.54
III(Bot) 0.53 Part. Bet. III(T) & III(B) 3.08
II (Top) 1.87 Part. Bet. III(B) & II(T) 11.38
II (Bot) 1.60 Part. Bet. II(T) & II (B) 0.97
II (Comb.) 2.34 Part. Bet. II(B) & L2 4.63
Part. Bet. L2 &
L2 0.00 I(T)/Comb. 4.25
I 12.20 Part. Bet. I(T) & I(M) 0.04
Part.Bet. I(M) & I(B)
0.03
20.60 SubTotal 66.70 3.24
SubTotal
WEST PART
VI 0.08 Top OB 20.40
v 0.75 Parting Bet. VI & V 2.97
IVB 0.23 Parting Bet. V & IVB 6.42
III(Top) 0.32 Part. Bet. IVB & III (T) 6.72
III(Bot) 0.10 Part. Bet. III(T) & III(B) 2.86
II (Top) 0.00 Part. Bet. III(B) & II(T) 12.82
II (Bot) 0.00 Part. Bet. II(T) & II (B) 0.11
II (Comb.) 9.20 Part. Bet. II(B) & L2 7.14
Part. Bet. L2 &
L2 1.34 I(T)/Comb. 8.02
I 6.18 Part. Bet. I(T) & I(M) 1.08
Part.Bet. I(M) & I(B) 2.56
Sub Total 3.91
Sub Total 18.20 71.10
3.55
Total 38.80 137.80

Sector-wise Reserves For Simlong OCP Table no. 5.3
OBR S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 TOTAL
Top OB 5.79 4.54 7.00 7.28 4.06 9.01 37.73
Parting Bet. VI & V 0.00 0.89 4.42 0.00 0.37 2.60 8.28
Parting Bet. V & IVB 0.00 4.40 6.74 0.00 2.56 3.86 17.60
Part. Bet. IVB & III (T) 0.00 3.80 4.75 0.49 2.67 3.60 15.30
Part. Bet. III(T) & III(B) 0.69 1.06 1.33 0.24 1.34 1.28 5.94
Part. Bet. III(B) & II(T) 2.60 3.77 5.00 2.12 5.66 5.04 24.20
Part. Bet. II(T) & II (B) 0.35 0.28 0.33 0.10 0.01 0.00 1.08
Part. Bet. II(B) & L2 1.12 1.51 2.00 1.93 2.46 2.75 11.77
Part. Bet. L2 & I(T)/Comb. 1.05 1.56 1.64 3.13 2.67 2.22 12.27
Part. Bet. I(T) & I(M) 0.03 0.00 0.01 0.59 0.31 0.18 1.11
Part.Bet. I(M) & I(B) 0.03 0.00 0.01 1.12 0.88 0.56 2.59
TOTAL(Mcum) 4.82 8.32 22.11 17.00 23.01 31.09 137.80

COAL
VI 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.32
v 0.00 0.28 1.10 0.00 0.06 0.69 2.13
IVB 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.23 0.23
III(Top) 0.09 0.31 0.05 0.00 0.08 0.24 0.77
III(Bot) 0.05 0.36 0.12 0.00 0.04 0.06 0.63
II (Top) 0.76 0.40 0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.87
II (Bot) 0.79 0.28 0.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60
II (Comb.) 1.24 1.10 2.36 3.37 3.47 11.54
L2 0.40 0.52 0.42 1.34
I 2.06 3.84 6.30 1.38 2.16 2.64 18.37
TOTAL(Mt) 3.74 6.71 10.15 4.14 6.23 7.83 38.80
SR(cum/t) 3.11 3.25 3.28 4.11 3.69 3.97 3.55

Project report for Simlong OCP CMPDI,RI-1
CHAPTER - 6
METHOD OF MINING
6.1 GENERAL
The entire Simlong (OCP) geological block has been studied in respect of different
surface constraints as mentioned in chapter V and, geological features like faults,
disposition of the seams. The boundary of the proposed quarry has been fixed
considering different surface/geological features. The Geology & Surface features
plan is given vide drg. No. R1-OCM-7162. From this plan, it may be seen that a
number of villages are located within and outside the quarriable area. All the existing
infrastructures are also situated within the proposed quarry area. The rehabilitation of
these villages and dismantling/replacement of existing infrastructure are of utmost
importance for the smooth working of the proposed OCP.
It is proposed to start initial excavation along the incrop of seam-I at the East part
where existing mining activity is going on. Some of the existing infrastructure like
work-shop and ‘C’ type quarters have to be shifted before that. After establishing
connection of the proposed access trench with the existing working, the mine is
proposed to extend towards east to increase the strike length. East Part with a
mineable reserves of 20.60 M.te. will be exhausted in the year P12 of quarry
operation. Excavation will be started at the west part in the P12 year of production
period and continued till the end of mine life.
2.00 MTY of coal production is envisaged from East Part and 1.50 MTY of coal
production is envisaged from West Part. The entry to the two parts of the quarry have
been shown in drg. No. R1-OCM-7164. Box-cut will be made along the incrop of
seam-I and the quarry is to be worked towards the dip side.
6.2 GEO-MINING CHARACTERISTICS
The project area is free from any geological disturbance. However, seam-I and
seam-II have been split and merged at the middle of the property. In the Eastern part
of the quarry, seam-I is mostly combined, barring a small zone in the middle, where
all the sections, e.g. seam-I(top), seam-I(mid) and seam-I(bot) exist. In the Western
part of the quarry only seam-I (Top) is workable. Similarly, seam-II is fully combined
at the western part of the quarry, whereas it is split in two at the eastern part.

. The sequence and thickness of coal seam and parting along with other geo-mining
parameters are shown in the table no. 6.1.
6.3 MINE PARAMETERS
Different geo-mining parameters of the three quarries are given in table no. 6.1
Quarry parameters Table no. 6.1

Sl. No. Parameters Unit Value
East Part Wes Part Total
1. Av. Seam thickness
I m. 2.20 1.80
VI
ii m. 4.5 4.5
v
iii m. - 1.15
IVB
iv m. 1.10 1.20
III(Top)
v m. 1.10 1.10
III(Bot)
vi m. 4.00 -
II (Top)
vii m. 3.80 -
II (Bot)
viii m. - 9.00
II (Comb.)
ix m. - 2.00
L2
x m. 14.00 2.50
I
2. Av.OB/ parting thickness
I m 22.00 24.00
Top OB
ii m 15.50 16.00
Parting Bet. VI & V
iii m 23.50 24.50
Parting Bet. V & IVB
iv m 13.00 16.50
Part. Bet. IVB & III (T)
V m 3.20 7.50
Part. Bet. III(T) & III(B)
vi m 14.00 16.00
Part. Bet. III(B) & II(T)
vii m 4.50 -
Part. Bet. II(T) & II (B)
viii m - 10.50
Part. Bet. II(B) & L2
ix m 30.00 20.00
Part. Bet. L2 & I(T)/Comb.
x m - 3.00
Part. Bet. I(T)/I(M) & I(M)/(B)
3. Dip of the seams Degree 8-10 8-10 8 – 10
4. Maximum depth m 160 160 160
5. Strike length: Km 1.30-1.60 1.25 -16.80 1.50
6. Width of the quarry: Km 0.35 - 0.75 0.55 -0.80 0.75
7. Area of Excavation Ha 106 120 210
8. Dip-Rise length on floor m. 550 500 500
9. Mineable Reserves Mt 20.60 18.20 38.80
3
10. Total OB Volume Mm 66.70 71.10 137.80
11. Average Stripping Ratio Cum./te 3.24 3.91 3.55

6.4 CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY
6.4.1 SHOVEL- DUMPER MINING TECHNOLOGY
It has been proposed to work the Simlong (OCP) by shovel - dumper combination.
The points in favour of shovel-dumper application are as follows:
 Multiple seams with variable thickness. The major seam I & II are merged in one
side and split in the other side, which requires selective mining.
 Presence of a number of villages scattered over the mine-take which may require
mining operations in different sections which can be dealt with by shovel-dumper
combination conveniently.
 Smooth, flexible and easy operation.
As an alternative option, coal winning has been considered by surface miner

and OB removal by shovel-dumper combination.
6.5 EQUIPMENT SELECTION
It has been envisaged that shovel-dumper combination is the suitable option for
overburden removal for this project. As making provision of power supply is a difficult
affair, all HEMM for the project have been chosen to be diesel operated. The
following arrangement of equipment combination has been considered for the
project.
10-12 cum diesei Hyd. Shovel to work with 100T Rear Dumpers for main OB
workload i.e. Top OB, parting between seam V & IV(B) , parting between seam IV(B)
& III(Top), parting between III(B) & II(Top) and the parting between IIBot) & I. 5-6
cum diesel Hyd. Shovel to work with 60T Rear Dumpers for intervening partings, i.e.
parting between seam III(Top) & III(B), seam II(T) & II(B), seam II & L2 , seam L2 &
I. 5-6 cum Diesel Hyd. Shovel to work with 60T Rear Dumpers for the total coal
winning and transportation.
In the surface miner option, coal is envisaged to be extracted by surface miners

(2200mm dia drum). Extracted coal is envisaged to be loaded at the face by 3-4cum.
Pay-loaders into 25T dumpers for transportation to pit-top dispatch point.

6.6 COMPARISION BETWEEN DEPLOYMENT OF SHOVEL-DUMPER
AND SURFACE MINER FOR COAL WINNING
The OCP involves working of multiple seams with thickness varying in wide range.
Considering the rather steep gradient(80 to 100) of the coal seams and flexibility of
operation, shovel-dumper method has its own advantage whereas, the applicability of
surface-miner has some limitation.
Major advantage of surface miner option is the elimination of crushing arrangement

at CHP and the process of drilling-blasting. However, owing to the limitation of
surface miner working in gradient (Max. 50 ), a considerable amount of coal will be
left by surface miner. These left out coal have to be extracted by drilling-blasting or
ripping. Sizing of this coal will be a problem area. Point wise comparison between the
two options is given in the summarized data.
6.7 MINING SYSTEM AND SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Considering the geo-mining characteristics of the deposit & other factors, the mine is
proposed to be worked by shovel-dumper combination as stated above. Mining will
be done by inclined slicing method. The Top OB and major partings are proposed to
be dealt with 10-12 cum Hyd. shovel and 100T dumpers. The rest of
overburden/intervening parting is proposed to be excavated by 5-6 cum hydraulic
shovel and 60 T dumpers. The Coal from all the seams is proposed to be extracted
by 5-6 cum hydraulic Front End shovel and 4-5 cum. Hyd. Backhoe in conjunction
with 60T dumpers. As an alternative coal winning may done by deployment of
surface miner where the process of drilling and blasting will be almost eliminated.
Overburden benches are to be worked by shovel-dumper combination with bench

height of 10-15m. The cut width of shovel benches is proposed to be 20m. In this
mining system, the slope of each bench is proposed to be 70 from horizontal.
Elements of mining system are depicted in drg. No. R1-OCM-7175. System

parameters are tabulated in table 6.2.

Mine System Parameters Table no. 6.2
Particulars. Unit OB Coal
. Bench height m 15 10 m
Working bench width m 50 40
Non-working bench width m 30 20
Bench slope Deg 70 80

CHAPTER - 7
MINING & DUMPING STRATEGY
7.1 CONSTRAINTS ON MINE DEVELOPMENT
Eastern Part of the Simlong OCP is a hilly terratn with top R.L at hillock varying
between 148m 140m. The R.L. at the valleys varies between 126m. and 130m.
Western part of the Proposed OCP is comparatively flat, general surface R.L
varying from 100m to 105m. Large forest cover exists in the south and north side of
the OCP with scattered forest land within the quarry. A PWD road passes through
middle of property. A village road passes along the south side of the OCP In
addition to this, a large no. of villages are scattered within the quarry and external
dump area.
The mine boundaries have been fixed considering the above constraints. All
attempts have been made so that requirement of forest land is reduced to the
minimum. About 165 families are to be rehabilitated in different stages of mine
operation.
7.2 MINING STRATEGY
In the existing Mine Plan (Drg. No. R1-OCM-7163), it may be seen that a number of
villages lie in the middle, and at the eastern part of the proposed quarry. Without
village rehabilitation, excavation cannot be progressed. The initial excavation area
is free from any surface built-up (except the existing workshop and ‘C’ type quarter)
and excavation can be started and continued for initial three years. By this time all
the villages need to be rehabilitated.
East part is envisaged to start from the year P1 and continue up to the year P12
and the West part run from year P12 till the end of mine life. Attempts have been
made to minimize the requirement of land for final external OB dump.
OB from East part will be placed at temporary external dump in site- 1&2 (at the
west part of the proposed quarry) and permanent external dump in site – 3 (beyond
the eastern boundary of the quarry). At the end of quarry operation in East Part,
temporary external OB dump-1&2 will be re-handled into the void of East part.

The OB from West part will be placed at void of East part before starting of internal
dumping. Permanent external dump at site-3 is on coal bearing zone ( Simlong
South-East extension Block), but the mining potential of the same is almost nil
(refer drg. No. R1-OCM-7162). Reserves under the external dump are of inferred
category, deep seated with thin seams and geologically disturbed.
7.3 DUMPING STRATEGY
Total volume of OBR is 137.80 M.cum including 67.70 M.cum from East part and
71.10 M.cum from West part. Out of the 67.70 M.cum of OB from the East part,
24.00 M.cum is required to be placed as external dumps, major part (18.0 M.cum)
of which are later proposed to be re-handled and placed as internal dump. The
remaining 6.0 M.cum shall be kept as permanent external OB dump at site-3. At the
East part internal dumping will start in the P6 year. Initial OB from the West part is
proposed to be dumped in the void of worked out East part and internal dumping is
proposed to be started in the year P17. Re-handling of external OB dump from the
west part of quarry is envisaged to start in year P12, the last year of excavation at
East part. The plan showing the location and capacity of both external and internal
dumps is given vide drg. No. R1-OCM-7176.
7.3.1 EXTERNAL DUMP
No non-forest and non-coal bearing land is available for external OB dumping near
the proposed quarry site. Hence, it has been decided to mine the quarry in two
parts and void of the East part will be used as external dump for West part. For the
external dump of East part three sites have been identified. The site-1&2 (18.0
M.cum capacity) is located at the west part of the proposed quarry which needs to
be re-handled before the start of mining operation there. The site -3 (6.0 Mcum.
capacity) is on non-forest zone at the eastern border of the quarry. This site is on
coal bearing area, the mining potential of which is almost nil. A village named Bara
Ghaghari is located in the above site which needs to be rehabilitated. The drawing
no. R1-OCM-7178 shows the site.
Effort has been made to keep the volume of permanent external OB dump as small
as possible. In west part of the quarry, at the temporary external Dump of site-1&2,
a volume of 18.0 Mcum can be accommodated. These two dumps have been kept
restricted to two lifts (60m.) to avoid problem during re-handling. Any external dump
at the dip side of East part has not been considered, because during the running
life of the mine, the in-pit void is barely capable of accommodating the running OB
leaving any scope of accommodating re-handled OB.
7.3.2 INTERNAL DUMP
Internal dumps have been made in the total quarry. The temporary external OB
dumps (at western part of the quarry) to be formed during the working of Eastern
part is proposed to be re-handled after the end of working in east part.
External OB dump will be formed in two lifts, each of 30m height. Internal dumping
will be started in 6th year of production (year P6) at the east part. In-pit dumping at
West Part will be started in year P17.
The deck-wise capacity of the dumps is shown in the following table.
Location & Capacity of Dumps (Mm3) Table no. 7.1
Particulars Temporary Permanent Internal Dump

External Dump External Dump
Up to Surface 78.70 53.10

(Highest Earth
Edge)
Surface to +30 8.00 3.00 4.20
+30 to +60 5.00 2.00 1.80
Rehandling 13.00 5.00 Nil
Total 6.00 78.70 53.10
Final External dump – 6.00 Total Internal dump –

131.80
Area (Ha) 20.00

7.4 SEQUENCE OF DUMPING OPERATION AND STAGE-WISE
DETAILS
Volume of external and internal dumping at every 5 years interval along with
area of excavation is given in the Table no. 7.2
VOLUME OF DUMPING STAGEWISE TABLE NO. 7.2

Permanent
External Temporary
Sl.no. Particulars Of Working OB Dump External Dump Internal Dump Total

A 5th year Stage
1 Coal Produced (Mt) 7.50
2 OB Removed (Mcum 22.60
3 Stripping Ratio (Mcum/t) 3.01
4 Excavated quarry area (Ha) 62.50
5 Internal Dump (Mcum) - - -
6 External Dump (Mcum) 6.00 11.60 5.00 22.60
B 10th year Stage
5 Internal Dump (Mcum) 31.90 - 31.90
C 15th year Stage
5 Internal Dump (Mcum) 67.30 - 67.30
D 20th year Stage
5 Internal Dump (Mcum) 78.70 20.6 99.30
F Final Stage
5 Internal Dump (Mcum) 78.70 53.10 131.80
6 External Dump (Mcum) 6.00 Nil Nil 6.00

7.5 DUMPING ARRANGEMENTS
The height of the external dumps is envisaged as 60 m above the surface with
top RL being +165 m at site-1 & 2. and +215 m at site-3. The dumps will be formed
in 2 decks of 30 m each.
The top RL of the internal dumps at east part has been kept as 165 m, which is
highest RL at the earth edge. At the West part, the highest R.L of internal dump has
been raised upto 130m i.e. one lift above the surface to accommodate the
excavated/re-handled OB Volume.
Slope of individual deck does not exceed natural angle of repose. Overall slope of
the dump will be about 28 degree from the horizontal.
East part will be completely back-filled. However, some area will remain void at the
end of mining operation in West part. Final stage dump plan has been shown in the
drawing no: R1-OCM-7200.

Project report for Simling OCP CMPDI, RI-1
CHAPTER - 8
MINING SCHEDULE & EQUIPMENT PHASING
8.1 DESIGN CRITERIA
The design criteria adopted for mining operations of Simlong opencast mine are
as follows:
a. No of annual working days 330
b. No of daily shifts 3
c. Duration of shift, hours 8
8.2 ANNUAL PRODUCTIVITY OF EXCAVATORS & DUMPERS
Annual productivity of excavators is based on the following considerations apart

from the above design criteria
a. Excavation category:
OB 50% cat III + 50% cat IV
Coal cat III
b. Material density:
Overburden 2.4 t/cum

Coal 1.64 t/cum
c. Swell factor:
OB 0.72
Coal 0.74
d. Availability of Excavator:
Rope shovel 80%

Hydraulic shovel 80%
e. Utilisation of Excavator
Rope shovel 58%

Hydraulic shovel 61%
Job No.102177 Chapter-8, page- 1

Standard annual productivity of excavators based on the above factors are given
in table no. 8.1
Standard annual productivity of excavators (Mm3) Table No. 8.1

Sl. No. Particulars Rock type No. of shifts Annual productivity
1 10 Diesel Hyd shovel + OB 3 2.27

100T Rear Dumper
2 5-6 Diesel.Hyd shovel + OB 3 1.26
60 T Rear Dumper
3 5-6 Diesel.Hyd shovel + Coal 3 1.33
60 T Rear Dumper
4 4-5 Diesel.Hyd Backhoe + Coal 3 1.11
60 T Rear Dumper
Standard annual productivity of Dumpers (Mm3)
Sl. No. Particulars Rock type Lead Distance (Km)
2.0 2.5 3.0 4.0

1 100 T Rear Dumper with 10 OB 0.2386 0.2181 0.1973
cum Diesel Hyd. shovel
2 60 T Rear Dumper with 5-6 OB 0.1535 0.1406 0.1273
cum. Diesel Hyd shovel
3 60 T Rear Dumper with 5-6 Coal 0.1599 0.1465 0.1326 0.1137
cum. Diesel Hyd shovel
4 60 T Rear Dumper with 4-5 Coal 0.1499 0.1375 0.1248 0.1075
cum. Diesel Backhoe
8.3 CALENDAR PROGRAMME OF EXCAVATION
The calendar plan of excavation has been formulated based upon the adopted
sequence of mine development and optimum condition of mining operation for the
entire life of the opencast mine.
Initial two years have been considered as construction period for the project. In
these two years of construction, no excavation has been proposed, only
infrastructure will be developed during this period. Excavation as well as coal
production has been proposed from the year P1 i.e. after 2 years of construction
period. The East part which consists of the existing working is envisaged to be
worked first. Working in this part will be finished in the year P12. The rated
annual capacity of 2.00 MTY is envisaged to be achieved in the year P3.

Excavation at the Western part will be started in the year P12. Rated capacity in
this part has been envisaged to be 1.50 MTY. Since the P12 till the end of the
mine life, coal production is envisaged to be at a rate of 1.50 Mt. per year.
The peak volume of OBR is 7.00 Mm3 at a stripping ratio of 3.50 m3/te.. The
average stripping ratio for the entire life of the mine is 3.55 m3/te. The temporary
external OB dump (at west part of proposed quarry) created during the operation
of East part is proposed to be re-handled and re-handling programme is
envisaged to be started at end of East part e.g in the year P12. Overall stripping
ratio considering the volume of re-handling for entire life of mine works out to 4.02
m3/te. The summarised calendar programme of excavation is given in table no.
8.2. The seam-wise calendar programme of excavation for Coal and OBR is
given in Table no. 8.3 .
8.4 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
The requirement of HEMM, e.g., shovel, dumpers, drills and dozers etc. have
been estimated as per annual productivity based on adopted design criteria and
workload determined by the calendar plan considering the physical location of
equipment within the operating mine. For calculating the number of dumpers, the
OB and Coal transportation leads have been taken as 2.0-3.0 Km and 1.0-4.0 Km
respectively.
The total strength of HEMM for the selected option is given in table no. 8.4.
Requirement of the equipment for the selected option with different digging and
transport HEMM configurations along with year-wise phasing have been worked
out and given in table no. 8.5.

Summarised Calendar Programme of Excavation Table no. 8.2
Coal (Mtes.) OBR (M.cum) In-situ Rehandling Total Overall

Stripping (M.cum) Waste Stripping
YR. of East West Total East West Total Ratio Incuding Ratio
Project Part Part Part Part (cum./Te.) Rehandl (cum./Te.)
(M.cum)
C1
C2
P1 0.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 4.00
P2 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80 2.80
P3 2.00 3.40 2.00 5.60 5.60 2.80 5.60 2.80
P4 2.00 4.50 2.00 5.80 5.80 2.90 5.80 2.90
P5 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P6 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P7 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.40 6.40 3.20 6.40 3.20
P8 2.00 4.50 2.00 6.50 6.50 3.25 6.50 3.25
P9 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P10 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P11 2.00 4.50 2.00 7.00 7.00 3.50 7.00 3.50
P12 1.10 0.40 1.50 3.80 2.20 6.00 4.00 1.00 7.00 4.67
P13 1.50 1.50 6.20 6.20 4.13 1.00 7.20 4.80
P14 1.50 1.50 6.20 6.20 4.13 1.00 7.20 4.80
P15 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.20 7.20 4.80
P16 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P17 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P18 1.50 1.50 5.40 5.40 3.60 1.80 7.20 4.80
P19 1.50 1.50 5.60 5.60 3.73 1.70 7.30 4.87
P20 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.30 7.30 4.87
P21 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P22 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P23 1.50 1.50 6.00 6.00 4.00 1.40 7.40 4.93
P24 1.30 1.30 4.70 4.70 3.62 1.20 5.90 4.54
Total 20.60 18.20 38.80 66.70 71.10 137.80 3.55 18.00 155.80 4.02
0

TABLE NO. 8.3 IN EXCELL SHEET

8.5 DRILLING & BLASTING
Both coal and OB require drilling and blasting prior to excavation. Electric drills of
160 mm are proposed for coal benches & intervening small partings. Electric
drills of 250 mm size are proposed for drilling the major OB benches.
The following specific consumption of explosives has been adopted for estimating
the annual requirement of explosives:
a. OB - 0.3 kg/m3
b. Coal- 0.2 kg/Te.
These factors may be suitably modified to ensure desired fragmentation during

actual blasting operation to suit the local site conditions.
The explosive magazine capacity for the project has been worked out as 50t
based on explosive consumption for one week. Hence, 50t magazine is required
for the proposed OCP if cartridge explosive is used.
If SMS type of explosive will be used, then required magazine capacity will be
very small. In that case, magazine will be required only for storage of cast
boosters, detonator, cord-relay, detonating fuse etc. However, for thin coal seams
and partings and also for watery hole, cartridge explosive is necessary. With the
use of SMS, a magazine of 5Te capacity is sufficient to cater the need of
proposed OCP.
It is envisaged that SMS will be used for blasting. If necessary, explosive

manufacturer may be consulted for setting up a SMS plant in the OCP site.
Considering the powder factor of 3.33 m3/ Kg and 5.0 Te/Kg. for OB and coal
respectively, the total annual explosive requirement for the OCP with peak OB
removal will be about 2155 te or about 7.20 tpd. However, if coal winning is
done by surface miner, explosive requirement will be marginally reduced.

Population of HEMM Table No. 8.4
Sl. No. Equipment Size Peak Population

A. Overburden
5 Drill 250 mm 3
6 Drill 160 mm 2
7 Dozer 410 hp 9
B Coal
For Shovel-Dumper Method
1 Diesel hydraulic shovel 5-6 Cum 1
2 Diesel hydraulic Backhoe 4-5 Cum 1
3 Rear Dumper (Coal Body) 60 T 12
4 Drill 160 mm 2
5 Dozer 410 hp 2
For Surface Miner Option
1 Surface Miner 2200mm 2
2 Pay Loader 3 – 4 cum. 6
4 Dozer 410 hp 2
C Common
1 Grader 280 hp 2
2 Crane 25 T 1
3 Crane 10 T 1
4 Diesel B'hoe 3-4 Cum 1
5 Diesel B'hoe 1.0 Cum 1
6 FE Loader 5-6 Cum 1
7 Drill 100 mm 1
8 Wheel dozer 460 hp 1
9 Dozer with ripper 860 hp 1
10 Diesel bowser 2
11 Fire tender 1
12 Boom truck 1
13 Fork lift truck 1
14 Tipping truck 8T 2
15 Vibratory compactor 30T 1
16 Tyre handler 2
18 Line truck 1
19 Mobile maintenance van 2
D. Reclamation
1 Dozer 410hp 1

Population of HEMM 10-12 Cum DHS + 100 T RD for main OB And 5-6 Cum DHS + 60 T RD for Coal / small Partings. with 330 days working schedule Table no. 8.5
Year-wise Phasing
Sl.No. Equipment Size/Cap. Population P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
A Overburden
1 Diesel hydraulic shovel 10-12 Cum 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
2 Diesel hydraulic shovel 5-6 Cum 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 Rear Dumper 100 T 25 6 10 22 22 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 21
4 Rear Dumper 60T 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
5 Drill 250 mm 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
6 Drill 160 mm 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
7 Dozer 410 hp 9 4 6 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
B Coal
1 Diesel hydraulic shovel 5-6 Cum 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Diesel hydraulic Backhoe 4-5 Cum 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 Rear Dumper 60T 12 4 8 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 11 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
3 Drill 160 mm 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
4 Dozer 410 hp 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
C Common
1 Grader 280 hp 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
2 Crane 30 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 Crane 10 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 Diesel B'hoe 3-4 Cum 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5 Diesel B'hoe 1.0 Cum 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 Drill 100 mm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7 FE Loader 5-6 Cum 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8 Wheel dozer 460 hp 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
9 Dozer with ripper 860 hp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10 Diesel bowser 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
11 Fire tender 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
12 Boom truck 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
13 Fork lift truck 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
14 Tipping truck 8T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
15 Vibratory compactor 25 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
16 Tyre handler 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
17 Water sprinkler 28kl 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
18 Line truck 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
19 Mobile maintanence truck 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
D Reclamation
1 Dozer 410hp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 Water sprinkler 28kl 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1


CHAPTER – 9
COAL QUALITY
9.1 GENERAL
The coals of Simlong block are primarily high moisture, non-coking coal. The
seam delineation has been done on the basis of ash + moisture percentage.
Bands containing upto 40% ash + moisture are termed as ‘coal’, 40-55% as
‘shaly coal’, 55-70% as ‘carbonaceous shale’ and above 75% as ‘obvious band’.
For quality determination, the Useful Heat Value and grade has been
calculated considering Ash plus Moisture from proximate analysis at 60% R.H.
& 400 C. Where it is not available, the same has been calculated by converting
band-by-band analytical data as per standard M-100 formula. In case of band
of shale & sandstone, which had not been analysed earlier, but, form part of the
seam while considering I- 100 thickness, the ash & moisture of such shale &
sandstone bands have been taken as below:
Moisture( %) Ash (%)
Shale 1.0 90.0

Sandstone 1.0 95.0
The weighted /lengthwise average values of moisture and ash contents for the
entire seam have been determined based on the above.
9.2 QUALITY ANALYSIS
9.2.1 SEAM-VI
Quality data of only two borehole is available. The grade of the seam varies
from D to E. The Useful Heat Value varies from 4829 K.cal/kg (RCH-175) to
4042 K.cal/kg (RCH-148).
The quality parameters of the seam are given in table no 9.2
9.2.2 SEAM V
The seam varies in grade from E to G. To the east of borehole RCH-146 &
RCH-117 the seam falls in grade G while in the remaining area it is of grade F,
except in a small area, around borehole RCH-106, where, the seam is of grade
E quality. The Useful Heat Values vary from 3380 k.ca,/kg (RCH-106) to 2303
k.cal/kg (RCH146).
The quality parameters of the seam are given in table no. 9.2
9.2.3 SEAM IV(BOT)

The grade of the seam varies from D to F and Useful Heat Values vary from
3352 K.cal./kg.(RCH-161) to 4470 K.Cal/kg(RCH-161).. The quality parameters
of the seam are given in table no. 9.2.
9.2.4 SEAM III(TOP)

Qualitywise seam is of grade F in the entire workable area (Plate-X.6) . Useful
heat values vary from 2455 k.cal/kg (RCH-10) to 3176 k.cal/kg (RCH-115).
The quality parameters of the seam are given in table no. 9.2.
9.2.5 SEAM III(BOT)

The quality of seam is mostly E grade except in an area around borehole RCH-
8 where it is of grade F. The useful heat value of the seam varies from 3270
k.cal/kg (TCH-8) to 3615 k.cal/kg (RCH-99 and 146).
9.2.6 SEAM II(TOP)

The useful heat value of seam varies from 1517 K.cal/kg (RCH-11) to 4139
K.cal/kg (RCH-9). Details are furnished in Table-III 6B. The seam exhibits grade
F to G in the major part of the block .
9.2.7 SEAM II(BOT)

The seam is of poor quality being of grade G for most part of the area except for
a small patch near borehole RCH-90 where it has improved to grade F The
quality parameters of the seam are given in table no. 9.2.
9.2.8 SEAM- II(COMB)

Qualitatively, Seam-I (Combined) varies in grade from F to G with Useful Heat
Value (K.cal./kg) ranging between 3029 (RCH-110) and 2055 (RCH-9).
9.2.9. SEAM L-2

From the analytical data obtained from 8 boreholes it is observed that the grade
of the seam varies from D to F with a gradual deterioration towards east. The
quality parameters of the seam are given in table no. 9.2.
9.2.10 SEAM I
Seam-I is mostly combined in the eastern part and only seam-I(Top) is workable
at the western part. In the combined portion Useful heat value varies from 2055
K.Cal,/ Kg to 4111 K.Cal./ Kg. The grade of seam ranges from F to E though for
major part of the area of the seam is of grade F. In seam-I(Top), from the
analytical data obtained from 8 boreholes it is observed that the grade of the
seam varies from D to F with a gradual deterioration towards east. The quality
parameters of the seam are given in table no. 9.2
9.2.11 Seam-wise, grade-wise Mineable reserves distribution along with over all
specific gravity is show in table no. 9.1
9.3 PROJECTED COAL QUALITY
9.3.1 SEAM-WISE & QUARRY-WISE QUALITY PARAMETERS

The Simlong (OCP) geological block seams from VI to i (seam VI being the
topmost seam and seam I being the bottommost seam i.e quarry floor) are
envisaged to be worked in the proposed quarry. The Seam-wise Quality
Parameters i.e moisture%, ash% and UHV, are given in table no. 9.2. From this
table it may be noted that the UHV of combined coal product of all the seams is
2818 Kcal/kg with corresponding ash %age being 36.40. Thus the overall grade
will be of grade F.

Table no. 9.1
Grade-wise, Seam-wise Mineable reserves along with overall Specific Gravity
Gradewise Mineable Reserves (Mt)
Name Of Seams Specific
Gravity
E F G Overall
VI 0.32 0.00 0.00 1.55
V 0.00 2.13 0.00 1.63
IV(BOT) 0.23 0.00 0.00 1.55

III(TOP) 0.00 0.74 0.03 1.66
III(BOT) 0.53 0.07 0.03 1.60
II(TOP) 0.00 0.75 1.12 1.69
II(BOT) 0.00 0.80 0.80 1.67

II(COMB) 0.00 9.22 2.32 1.67
L-2 0.00 0.81 0.54 1.66
I 6.13 9.19 3.06 1.62
Total 7.21 23.70 7.90 1.64

SEAM-WISE QUALITY PARAMETERS Table-9.2

Seams
Average Average Average Ash(%) V.M.(%) UHV(Kcal/kg) Grade
Thickness(m) Moisture(%)
VI 2.00 10.7 21.65 4436 D
V 4.50 8.35 35.75 2842 F
IV 1.15 3911 E
III(TOP) 1.15 7.45 36.95 2816 F
III(BOT) 1.10 7.6 31.95 3443 E
II(TOP) 4.00 6.5 41.85 2228 G
II(BOT) 3.80 7.2 41.2 2207 G
II(COMB) 8.50 7.15 38.8 2552 F
L-2 2.00 7 33.15 3311 E
I(TOP) 2.50 7.05 35.25 2697 F
I(MID) 3.00 7.2 36.5 F
I(BOT) - 8 33.75 G
I(COMB) 14.00 7.65 34.7 3083 F
Overall Quality 2818 F


Quarrywise, Seamwise Quality Parameters Table no. 9.3

QUARRY-1 QUARRY-2 QUARRY-3
SEAMS M ASH UHV M ASH UHV M ASH UHV
(%) (%) (Kcal/kg) (%) (%) (Kcal/kg) (%) (%) (Kcal/kg)
XIVT 8.65 35.66 2786
XIV 9.81 27.49 3765
XIII 7.91 36.45 2773
L5 7.46 44.76 1694
XII 7.76 38.97 2457
XI/XII 8.8 36.15 2697 7.63 38.89 2480 7.94 38.15 2537
X/XI/XII 7.43 40.44 2294
XI 8.21 32.86 3233
X/XI 6.78 41.02 2304
X 8 39.94 2284 7.69 40.29 2281 8.01 38.09 2529
OVERALL 8.6 37.01 2603 7.65 39.31 2420 8.00 37.19 2661

Project report for Simlong OCP
CMPDI, RI-1
Quarry-wise quality parameters incld. 10cm layer from Roof & Floor(considering anticipated
mining dilution) Table No 9.4
SEAMS QUARRY-1 QUARRY-2 QUARRY-3

UHV UHV UHV
(Kcal/kg) (Kcal/kg) (Kcal/kg)
XIVT 2510
XIV 3612
XIII 2698
L5 1224
XII 2366
XI/XII 2626 2405 2478
X/XI/XII 2248
XI 3090
X/XI 2250
X 2082 2051 2278
OVERALL 2502 2299 2555

Project report for Simlong OCP CMPDI,
RI-1
9.3.2 SEAM-WISE & QUARRY-WISE QUALITY PARAMETERS CONSIDERING
DILUTION OF 10 CM LAYER FROM ROOF AND FLOOR
The quality parameter have also been assessed considering anticipate dilution in
coal quality during mining activity. It has been assumed that 10cm layer from roof
and floor of each seam will be added to coal during mining process, which is
likely to deteoriate the coal quality as shown in table no 9.4. From this table, it
may be concluded that the UHV of the combined coal product will be more than
2400 Kcal/kg, as the contribution from quarry-3 is more than that of quarry-2.
Thus the grade of coal will be of grade F even after considering mining dilution.
It is to be noted that, in case of dilution of extraneous matter in coal, quality from
quarry-2 is deteriorating and in such case UHV of coal of quarry-2 is 2299
Kcal/kg. Under such case, when both quarry-2 and quarry-3 will be operating, the
final product will be delivered after proper blending of ROM coal in CHP in the
planned production ratio. In this case, the UHV of final product will be 2472
Kcal/kg. Hence, in any case, the final product will be delivered as ROM coal of
Grade “F”.

Project Report For Simlong OCP CMPDI, RI-1
CHAPTER - 10
PUMPING AND DRAINAGE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
The pumping system of Simlong Opencast mine has been designed to dewater
the inflow of water due to precipitation falling within the active pit limit during the
monsoon season to enable the mining activity to continue round the year.
General topography of the project shows that surface drainage is not likely to
pose any major problem. The surface within the mine intake area is highly
undulating and is not traversed by major river/nallah.
The Planning of de-watering of the mine has been done in such a way that as far
as possible the working faces and haul roads remain dry. The lay-out of the
quarry provides suitable gradient along the quarry floors and the benches to
facilitate self-drainage of water to the lowest level of the quarry.
The rain water intake to the opencast mine is non-uniform during the year. The
maximum rain water intake will be during the period of about five months (June to
October) in a year. During dry season, say November to May, seepage from
strata is expected to be moderate and the same can be dealt by running a few
number of pumps provided for monsoon pumping. During this period repair &
overhauling of the pumps will be done by rotation.
The quantity of water inflow during a day of peak rainfall in monsoon will be
handled by the main pumps.
10.2 SOURCE OF WATER
In general,the sources of water accumulation inside the quarry area

are as under :
(i). Rain water falling directly within the excavated area.

(ii). Inflow of rain water from back filled area.
(iii).Inflow of rain water from area beyond excavation.
(iv).Seepage of water from Strata/Ground water.
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10.3 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general criteria for determining the number of pumps, layout and design of
the pumping installation are as under:
 Geographical location of the project.

 General climatic conditions, surface features of the terrain beyond the
boundary of the mine.
 Calendar plan of excavation of quarry.
 Geological characteristics of OB and coal seams
 Meteorological data of nearest rain-gauge stations
 Catchment areas, mined out areas, areas beyond excavation, spoil dump
area, maximum depth of the quarry, etc.
 Maximum number of days to pump out the accumulated water in the quarry
during peak rainfall in monsoon and the number of pumping operation hours
per day.
 Desired location at surface where quarry water can be discharged
considering the surface drainage system
10.4 ASSESSMENT OF VOLUME OF WATER TO BE PUMPED
Volume of rain water entering to the mine and accumulating in the quarry (make
of water) has been assessed on the basis of the following formula:
Q = A x H x  m3/day
Where, A - Catchment area in m2

H - Maximum daily precipitation in m
  - Run-off co-efficient
The external dump area has not been considered in the area beyond excavation
because of natural gradient of dump towards the river adjacent to the quarry.
The area of working benches has been included in the mined out area.
To arrive at pumping requirement some assumptions have been made. The

assumptions are as follows :
i) Maximum rainfall in a single day period has been taken as 150mm = h
(say)

ii) Seepage water from the strata has been considered as 10% of the water
accumulation in the mine.
iii) Catchment Area (A) has been considered to be comprised of the
following areas :
Surface area of mine or excavation = A1
Area beyond excavation = A2
Internal dumped area = A3
iv) Following run off co-efficients, ROC has been considered for the
following areas:
For mined out area – n1 = 0.60
For area beyond excavation – n2 = 0.10
For internal dumped area – n3 = 0.15
v) Accumulated mine water in the day of maximum rainfall is to be pumped
out in five days with twenty hours pumping.
Water accumulation in the mine (Q) :
Based on the data available, the water accumulation for mined out area with
internal dump in the day of maximum rainfall is as follows :
A1 = 120 hactare
A2 = 6 hactare
A3 = 35 hectare
Q = { (A1 – A3) x h x n1 } + ( A2 x h x n2) + ( A3 x h x n3) cu.m. per day
= ( 85 x 104 x 150/103 x 0.6 ) + ( 6 x 104 x 150/103 x 0.1 ) + ( 35 x 104 x
150/103 x 0.15)
= 76500+900+7875 = 85275 cum/day.
The capacity of the sump should be such that it can hold one day’s maximum
rainfall and the location of the sump should be at dipper side so that water can
flow towards sump from the adjoining areas.
10.5 PUMPING CAPACITY

Pumping system has been designed for the volume of water accumulated in the
mine at the final stage of production considering maximum daily rainfall as 150
mm.
Peak pumping capacity per day has been worked out as under :

Considering 10% seepage from strata, the total water accumulation will be Q1 =
1.1 x Q = 1.1 x 85275 = 93802.5 cum/day,Say – 93805 cum/day.
Quantity of water to be pumped out per day = Q1/W where W is the number of
pumping days to dry the sump.
Considering single day maximum precipitation to be pumped out in five
days,quantity of water to be pumped out per day = Q1/W = 93805/5
= 18761 cum/day (approx)
10.6 SELECTION OF PUMPS

Maximum capacity of pumping has determined based on operating time of 20
hours a day.
10.6.1 Pumps selected (Refer Appendix – A.3.4.1)
Peak pumping capacity per hour = 18761/20 = 938.05 cum/hour

Rated capacity of each pump (assumed) = 300 cum/hour i.e. 80 lps
Number of working pumps = 938.05/300 = 3.13 , say 3
Number of standby pumps = 1
Estimated head = 200 m
Rated Power of motor = 250 kW [NFLP]

Supply Voltage = 3.3 kV
 Above high discharge, high head pumps i.e 300 Cum/hr, 200 m head, 250 kW
Main pumps have been proposed.
 It is planned to utilise the low capacity, low head pumps in the initial years of
working. With the increase in area and depth of mine, high capacity, high head
pumps will be used.
 For initial stage of quarry working, 4 pumps (3 working & 1 standby) of 38 lps,
100 M head with 55 kW motor have been proposed. These pumps will work as
Main pumps in the initial years of mining.
 During heavy rainfall, overburden may be washed away from the edges of
slopes and internal dumps, needing pumps capable of handling slime/slurry.
Pumping of clear water and slime will be from upper and lower part of the sump
respectively. For pumping slurry/sludge containing large solid particles,2 pumps
(1 working & standby) of 15 lps,30 M head with 37 kW motor have been
proposed for transfer of slime from main sump to slime ponds at suitable

location in the mined out area.

Two self priming pumps of 11 lps capacity, 30 m head driven by 9 kW electric
motor have been provided for priming.
The delivery pipe lines from the pumping station are proposed to be taken out
through the side of haul road provided in the middle of the quarry. These pipes
are eventually brought to the surface, from where, the water will be discharged
to the garland drain, dug around the quarry.
The suction and delivery ranges have been selected on the basis of the
pumping capacity during probable maximum rainfall and velocity of flow within
the reasonable limit. The ranges thus selected for pumps are of 250 mm, 200
mm,150 mm, 100 mm and 80 mm nominal diameter.
10.7 CAPITAL INVESTMENT
The details of capital requirement of Pumps has been given in Appendix –

A.3.4.
FOR OUTSOURCING OPTION :
In the outsourcing option, pumping of mine water has been excluded from the
departmental responsibility. Accordingly, no capital has been provided for
pumping in the outsourcing option.

CHAPTER – 11
COAL HANDLING AND DESPATCH ARRANGEMENT
11.1 INTROUDCTION
A coal handling plant has been proposed to downsize ROM coal upto (-) 100
mm size. Opencast coal cannot be crushed in a single stage, therefore, 2 stage
of crushing has been envisaged. Initially, in the primary crushing system, ROM
coal will be crushed upto (-) 200 mm size with the help of Single Roll Crusher
(i.e. Primary Crusher) & in the later stage (-)200 mm coal will be crushed to (-
) 100 mm size in the secondary crushing system. (-)100 mm sized coal will
thereafter, be stored into 4 X 100 Te. overhead steel fabricated truck loading
hoppers or onto ground as stock pile.
There shall be provision of loading of coal onto trucks by means of sector gate
fitted below hoppers.Coal stacked at ground stockpile shall be reclaimed by
means of contractual pay loaders and loaded onto trucks. Two nos. 50 tonne
road weigh bridge has been envisaged for weighment of coal loaded trucks.
Coal transportation from coal handling plant to the MGR siding at Kumarpur
shall be done contractually. NTPC has agreed to provide the required land
space for building up a warf wall by ECL.
11.2 DESIGN PARAMETERS
11.2.1 BASIC DATA

Production capacity of mine (mty) - 2.0
No. of working days / annum - 330
No. of working shifts / day - 3
Duration of each shift (hours) - 8
Type of coal haulers - 60 t RD
Feed size of R.O.M coal (mm) - (-) 1200
Product size in mm - (-) 100
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11.2.2 CHP WORKING SCHEDULE
a) Crushing and Storage

(from Primary Crusher to hoppers) - 3 shifts / day
b) Reclamation and Loading - 3 shifts/day

(From hoppers/ground storage)
11.2.3 SYSTEM CAPACITY
The handling capacity of the CHP has been decided to match with the
production capacity of the mine. On the basis of 330 working days / year and 5
hours/shift, the rated capacity of the CHP works out to be 600 tph. In order to
meet the fluctuations of coal output from the mine due to irregularities of
transport system and seasonal fluctuations, the design capacity of the CHP has
been fixed as under :-
(a). Primary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

Single Roll Crusher [ 2 Nos.,1 OP.,1 SB].
1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor C1 - 600 tph capacity (average)

[ 1 No.- In operation].
(b). Secondary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

[ 1No. – In operation].
(c). Storage of Coal - 4 X 100 tonne O.H. Steel

Hopper or 2000 tonne
ground stockpile.
(d). 1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor

C2 [Elevating cum Tripper - 600 tph capacity (average)
Conveyor] ].
(e). Loading of Coal - From 4 X 100 tonne O.H.

Hoppers Or reclamation
from ground stockpile
(f). Weighing Arrangement - 50 tonne Road Weigh

Bridge
11.2.4 SALIENT FEATURES
The proposed CHP consists of the following features:
 Two numbers of Heavy Duty Single Roll Crusher of 600 tph (avg.)
capacity [1Op.,1SB] for primary crushing of R.O.M. coal to (-) 200

mm with Apron Feeders & 90 t capacity receiving hoppers [1 in
Operation,1 Stand by].Provision of 1 No. Rock Breaker.
 Elevating belt conveyor C1 (1 No.) of 600 tph (avg.) capacity for
conveying (-)200 mm coal from Primary Crusher to Secondary
crusher.
 One number Secondary Crusher of 600 tph (avg.) capacity for

crushing (-)200 mm sized coal to (-)100 mm size.
 Elevating-cum-Tripper belt conveyor C2 (1 No.) of 600 tph (avg.)
capacity for conveying (-)100 mm coal from secondary crusher to
100 tonne overhead steel hoppers/groundstockpile.
 Storage of Coal into 4 X 100 tonne O.H. Steel Hopper or onto
ground as stockpile of approximately 2000 tonne.
 Reclamation of coal from hoppers with the help of sector gates fitted
below hoppers or from ground stockpile.
 50 tonne road weigh bridge (2 Nos.) for the weighment of coal
loaded trucks.
 Miscellaneous facilities like Metal Detector, Magnetic Separator, Dust
control system, Fire fighting, Ventilation system.
 Necessary Electrical, interlocking, signalling and communication
facilities.
11.2.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION [Drg. No. - RI-1/ E&M / 100001]
The proposed coal handling plant shall consist of:
i. Section-I : Ramp & Platform

ii. Section-II : Primary feeder breaker complex.
iii. Section-III : secondary crushing system
iv. Section-IV : Storage of coal in the overhead truck
loading hoppers or ground stock pile.
v. Section-V : Road Weigh Bridge.
From the mine R.O.M. Coal of (-) 1200 mm size shall be brought at the CHP by
50 t rear dumpers and same shall be delivered at the receiving pit.600 tph
capacity apron feeder shall feed R.O.M. coal to of 600 tph (avg.) capacity
Heavy Duty Single roll crusher (2 Nos.,1 in Op.,1 SB).Roll Crusher shall crush
coal to (-)200 mm. (-) 200 mm crushed coal from Roll Crusher shall be received
onto 1000 mm wide conveyor C1 and same shall be fed to Secondary Crusher
of 600 tph (avg.) capacity to crush (-)200 mm coal to (-) 100 mm size.
Crushed coal of (-) 100 mm size shall be stored into 4 X 100 tonne over head
steel hoppers or onto the ground for stockpile with the help of 1000 mm wide
elevating cum tripper belt conveyor C2. Coal will be loaded into the trucks by
opening sector gate fitted below hoppers or reclamation from ground stockpile
with the help of contractual pay loaders. Coal loaded trucks shall be weighed at
50 tonne road weigh bridge (2 Nos.)
11.2.6 PLANT DESCRIPTION
11.2.6.1 Section-I Ramp And Platform
A ramp shall be constructed with 1 in 16 gradient for easy plying of dumper

loaded with ROM coal to reach the platform at a height of 11m from ground
level. A retaining wall shall have to be constructed for safe unloading of coal into
the 90 t receiving pits (2 Nos. 1 in Operation & 1 Stand by).
11.2.6.2.1 Section –II Primary Crushing Complex
Average capacity of Heavy Duty Single Roll Crusher shall be 600 tph. Apron
feeder of 600 tph capacity shall reclaim coal from receiving pit and shall feed
the same to Single Roll Crusher. The gap of the primary crushing rolls shall be
set in such a way so that the ROM coal may be fragmented up to (-) 200 mm
size. An elevating belt conveyor will be used for feeding (-) 200 mm size coal to
the secondary crushing complex. Keeping in view the crushing ratio i,e 1:6, size
of in feed coal, the availability of primary crusher may go down, therefore, one
more standby feeder breaker has been provided. A belt conveyor C1, 1000 mm
x 60 m x 75 kW shall receive (-)200 mm size coal from Single Roll Crusher i.e.
Primary Crusher. A metal detector and a magnetic separator shall be installed
over belt conveyor C1.
11.2.6.3 Section-III Secondary crushing complex.
(-) 200 mm coal fed to 600 tph capacity Secondary Crusher shall be crushed to (-)
100 mm. (-) 100 mm size coal shall automatically fall to the belt conveyor C2
installed below the Secondary crusher.
111.2.6.4 Section-IV Storage of coal in the overhead truck loading hoppers

or ground stock pile.
A belt conveyor C2, 1000 mm x 130 m x (2x55) kW will receive coal from
secondary crusher outlet chute for conveying (-) 100 mm size coal to either 4
nos. 100 te each overhead truck loading hopper or ground stock pile. Sector
type gates will be fitted below the truck loading hoppers. The same belt
conveyor will have the facility to deliver coal to truck loading hoppers or to
ground stock pile. Ground stock provision has been kept for exigency. Pay
loaders for reclamation of coal from ground stock shall be under the scope of
the contractor.
11.2.6.5 Dust Suppression System
The objective of this system is to eliminate the air borne coal dust or suppress
the dust at its source. The system involves confinement of the dust within the
dust producing area by a curtain of moisture and wetting the coal dust by direct
contact between the particles and droplet of water. Adequate number of
precision anti-clog nozzles
shall be installed at suitable locations for suppressing dust by spraying plain
water . Suitable control for dust suppression shall be provided and the system
shall be so inter-locked that it functions only when the conveyor system is
operating or the loading operation is on.
11.2.6.6 Noise Control
Noise pollution causes fatigue to operating personals. Provision will therefore be

made to keep down the noise level to the possible extent. All machine mountings
shall have in their foundations anti-vibration pads/sheets for reducing the vibration
and thereby noise. All transfer chutes and hoppers shall have wear resistant
rubber or ultra high molecular weight plastic liners of various thickness as per
design requirement and their suitability.
11.2.6.7 Fire Fighting System
Necessary fire fighting system shall also be envisaged for the plant, which
includes fire hydrant tees at strategic locations at equal spacing of 25 to 35
meters with suitable water supply pipe lines. Also portable type fire extinguishers
to deal with electrical / oil /ordinary fires shall be provided at all strategic locations
in the plant.
11.2.6.8 Preventive Maintenance
For effective maintenance of all the equipment, sufficient working space shall be
kept around the equipment/machinery. All the equipment and conveyor
discharge drums/transfer points, etc shall
be covered with well ventilated housing complete with access stair ways, hand
rails, platforms, cross-over ladders, etc as required.
Necessary mono-rails electric hoists and chain pulley blocks at suitable points
of adequate capacity shall also be provided on respective floors.
11.2.6.9 Weighment
Road weigh bridge of 50 tonne capacity (2 Nos.) shall be provided at suitable

place for weighment of empty / loaded trucks for recording the coal dispatched.
11.3 Power supply and control circuits

The electrical system shall comprise of –
 Power reception and distribution system
 Centralized sequence control–cum–interlocking, automation, signaling and

instrumentation system
 Illumination of plant and adjacent area
 Earthling
11.4 COAL HANDLING ARRANGEMENT FOR SURFACE MINER OPTION

The CHP described above shall be provided for Shovel-Dumper method of
working under both departmental and outsourcing option. But for coal winning
by Surface Miner, no crushing facility is required and the proposed CHP will be
just an arrangement for surface storage and loading of coal to transporting
trucks. The description of coal handling arrangement for Surface Miner option
is given below. Drawing no. RI – I/ E&M/ 0002 shows the proposed layout.

The proposed CHP is a civil and mechanical structure envisaged for the storage
and despatch of (-) 100 mm R.O.M coal. (-)100 mm R.O.M. Coal shall be
transported from mine to the CHP by 25T dumper under departmental option
and by contractual tipping trucks under outsourcing option. At CHP, 3 X 150 Te.
overhead steel fabricated truck receiving – cum – truck loading hoppers shall be
provided .
There shall be provision of loading of coal onto trucks by means of sector gate
fitted below hoppers. In case of exigency, ground stock of coal shall be made by
tipping trucks. Coal stacked at ground stockpile shall be reclaimed by means of
contractual pay loaders and loaded onto trucks. Two nos. 50 tonne road weigh
bridge has been envisaged for weighment of coal loaded trucks. There shall be
provision of dust suppression system in CHP.
11.5 CAPITAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT

The details of capital requirement of CHP has been shown in Appendix – A.3.5.
FOR OUTSOURCING OPTION :

The Coal Handling Plant for both the options i.e. Departmental and Outsourcing
will remain same and will be the under control of ECL. However, design of CHP
will be different for shovel-dumper method of working and coal winning by surface
Miner. Therefore, estimated cost of CHP for outsourcing option will be same as
shown in the Appendix – A.3.5 of departmental option under identical method of
operation.
11.6 INTERIM ARRANGEMENT
Till the Railway (MGR) siding at or Kumarpur is Built up, coal from simlong shall
go to Bakreswar Thermal power plant and also despatched through Rajmahal
Railway siding. Negotiation with NTPC is going on for setting up a siding at
Kumarpur. Hence, necessary fund for widening and strengthening of coal
transportation route from mine site to Kumarpur Siding has been provided in
Appendix-A.8.1

CHAPTER - 12
WORKSHOP, STORES AND MAGAZINE
12.1 BRIEF TEXT

12.1.1 INTRODUCTION
For maintenance and repair of equipment deployed in Simlong OCP Unit
Workshop and Project Stores have been envisaged. Proposed workshop shall
have following facilities.
a) Daily maintenance, scheduled maintenance, minor repair and medium repair
proposed to be carried out in the unit workshop.
b) Capital repair and major overhauling of equipment at Central workshop/
Regional workshop.
Facility planning has been done for providing maintenance and repair facilities to
all the major equipment deployed in the opencast project and a comprehensive
layout plan for unit workshop and project store has also been prepared. The
proposed unit workshop and project store will facilitate the maintenance and
repair requirement of mining, mechanical, electrical, transport and other auxiliary
equipment and storage of spare-parts, sub- assemblies and consumables.
In general, two-shift working has been envisaged for the unit workshop with
only essential maintenance facilities in the 3rd shift and one shift working for
project store.
12.1.2 MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
Facility planning of project workshop and project store has been done based on a
comprehensive maintenance and repair programme to achieve the high level of
equipment availability, reliability and longer life.
Maintenance and repair load of workshop has been assessed on the basis of
annual operating time, inter repair period, life of the equipment/ assemblies/ sub-
assemblies, weight and size of the equipment/ assemblies/ sub-assemblies, man-
hours required per repair etc.
Space requirement for maintenance and repair activities, parking facilities of

HEMM and other equipment, washing of equipment and assemblies,

requirement of open and covered storage space etc .have also been worked out.
The size of unit workshop and project shall be as given in the following Table.
Particular Area ( m2 )
A. Excavation Workshop 3576
B. E&M Workshop 588
C. Project store 768
12.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

12.1.3.1 Excavation Workshop
 Preventive maintenance.
a) Daily maintenance, routine lubrication and bi-weekly washing of equipment.
b) Technical inspection and running repair of transport equipment and checking
of tyres.
c) Daily and fast filling of diesel at fuel delivery station for transport equipment
and at site for field equipment .
d) Dismantling, opening and refitting of tyres.
e) Incidental minor repairs of assemblies and sub-assemblies of mining and
mechanical equipment i.e. dumper, dozer, shovel, drill etc.
 Scheduled maintenance.
 Medium repair and replacement of assemblies and sub-assemblies.
 Mobile repair team with crew and facilities to cater the maintenance and
minor repair needs of field equipment at site.
12.1.3.2 E&M Workshop

 Minor repair, medium repair and replacement of components, assemblies and
sub-assemblies of CHP, pumps and electrical equipment.
 Minor and medium repair of switch gears, motors, self-starters and other
electrical equipment.
12.2 PROPOSED FACILITIES

Following facilities have been provided in the Excavation workshop and E&M
workshop for maintenance and repair of equipment as envisaged in the scope of
work:

12.2.1 EXCAVATION WORKSHOP

 Mechanised washing on specially constructed platform for dumpers and dozers.
 Daily maintenance bays for dumpers and dozers.
 Schedule inspection and lubrication bays for dumpers and dozers.
 Scheduled maintenance, medium repair and minor repair facilities for dumpers
and dozers.
 Minor repair and replacement of sub-assemblies and assemblies of shovels, drills
and other field equipment at site by mobile repair team.
 Medium repair and overhauling of sub-assemblies and assemblies of field
equipment.
 Machining section.
 Electrical and auto repair section.
 HEMM repair section.
 Radiator repair section.
 Welding and structural section.
 Tyre section.
 Dumper repair section.
 Dozer repair shop.
 Pavements for dumper and dozer parking.
 Overhead and u/g water reservoirs.
 Material handling facilities.
 Machine tools, general and special purpose tools, diagnostic tools, master tool
kits etc.
 Refueling station with pump and other necessary accessories.
 Mobile repair and servicing unit.
12.2.2 E&M Workshop

 E&M maintenance and repair unit for maintenance and minor repair of CHP
equipment, pumps, electrical equipment and other installations.
 Machining section, mechanical and structural section, electrical and auto section
etc.
 Machine tools, general and special purpose tools, diagnostic tools, master tool
kits etc for electrical and mechanical equipment.

12.3 WORKSHOP & STORES LAYOUT
The maintenance and repair bays and other facilities for dumpers and other
HEMM have been designed based on the prevailing CMPDI norms and OEM's
recommendations.
12.3.1 EXCAVATION WORKSHOP
Excavation workshop unit has been planned for maintenance and repair work of
dumpers, dozers, shovels, drills, cranes, water sprinklers and other mining,
mechanical and electrical equipment except the capital repair, which is planned to
be carried out at Central/ Regional workshop or, by OEM. The area of excavation
workshop unit will be 3576 m2.
This workshop has been designed to cater the needs of dumpers upto 100 T
capacity. Detail description of major functional shops are given in the following
Table.
Major Shops No. of Shop size EOT Crane

bays (m x m) Capacity (t)
Dumper repair 25/5 t - 2 nos.
complex 12 30 x 20 10/2 t - 1 no.
Dozer repair
complex 2 18 x 12 15/2 t- 1 no.
12.3.2 E&M Workshop
The overall area of E&M workshop will be 588 m 2. Sizes of major functional
shops of E&M workshop are given in the following table.
Major Shops No. of bays Bay size Shop size EOT Crane
Capacity (t)
Machine - - 18m x 12m 5 t - 1 no.
Shop

12.4 WORKSHOP AND PLANT & MACHINERY

The selection of plant and equipment (machine tools) for workshop have been
done in accordance with the maintenance programme of various equipment, job-
wise requirement in respect of dimensions, nature of operations to be performed,
frequency of such requirements and degree of precision.
Provision of E.O.T. cranes, mobile cranes, tyre handler, fork-lift trucks, trolleys,
electric hoist, chain pulley blocks, jacks etc. has been made for quick and
effective handling of heavy materials and tyres within and outside the shops.
Provision has been made for Fire fighting equipments, ventilation equipment in
the work-shop.
A list of plant and equipment with their prices required for maintenance and repair
unit are given in Appendix-A.3.3 .
12.5 PROJECT STORE
The Project Stores shall have the facility for reception, storage and issue of all
kinds of materials, equipment and consumables required for mine operation and
maintenance of mining, mechanical and electrical equipment. The storage capacity
is planned for 30 to 45 days consumption of materials. Due consideration has also
been given for proper working environment, cleanness and safety measures.
Proper equipment and material handling facilities have also been provided.
 The entire operation of the project store will be controlled and coordinated by
material management division. The project store will be located adjacent to the
workshop complex near the mine entry.
 Layout plan of the project store has been given in Drg NoRI-1/E&M/200002.The
project store will meet the total store requirement of project and unit workshop.
Overall size of the project will be 80m x 130m. The size of main sheds/ buildings of
the project store will be as given in the following Table.
Major Sheds Shop Size Covered Height EOT Crane

Area Capacity (t)
Store shed 16m x 48m 768m2 8m 5 t - 1 no.

12.6 MAGAZINE
Existing Simlong OCP has small magazine for licence of 450 Kg only. In the
current PR a magazine has been proposed for a capacity of 5 Te. The proposed
magazine will be situated near the existing one at the foot of existing External
dump. The magazine will be used for storing small cartridge explosives ( for
blasting thin partings and coal seams) and other blasting accessories.
12.7 CAPITAL INVESTMENT
The capital requirement of plant and machineries for workshop and store has
been given in Appendix – A.3.3.

It has been proposed that in the outsourcing option HEMM will be deployed by
the contractor and will be maintained by them. Therefore, Excavation Workshop
will be under the scope of the contractor. However, in the outsourcing option,
E&M Workshop and Project Stores will be within the scope of ECL for day to
day maintenance of Coal Handling Plant, LMV etc. owned by ECL.
Equipment proposed and there estimated cost has been shown in Appendix –
a.3.3 [For outsourcing option].

CHAPTER- 13
POWER SUPPLY, ILLUMINTION AND COMMUNICATION
13.1 POWER SUPPLY

13.1.1 SOURCE OF POWER
Initially the project will receive power at 3.3 KV from two DG sets.Finally it will
receive power from Chuperbhita Sub-station after the establishment of H/T
line(132KV) in Chuperbhita Sub-station.Chuperbhita will receive power from
Rajmahal Sub-station of Jharkhand State Electricity Board.
13.1.2 PROPOSED STAGE

13.1.2.1 MAIN SUBSTATION
In all the options the main Substation shall be located in between the CHP &
western access trench of quary..The DG sets will supply power at 3.3 KV to
the quarries, CHP, workshop, one no. 50 KVA 3.3/0.220(L-L) lighting
transformer will be used to illuminate sub-station & office
Capacity of the DG sets: Departmental Outsourcing
Option-I 2.5 MVA 3.3 KV 1 MVA 3.3 KV
Option-II 1.5 MVA 3.3 KV 0.5 MVA 3.3 KV
Indoor Installations(All options)
DG sets, the control relay panels of 3.3KV circuit breakers, capacitor banks,
AC/DC switch board, batteries, battery charger etc. will be installed in the
indoor substation.
3.3KV Indoor Switch Board :-
A. Departmental Option
Option -I
There will be a 3.3 Kv panel having sixteen nos circuit breakers of which two
are incoming ,one coupler & thirteen are outgoing.
Out of thirteen outgoing panels two nos. will supply power to CHP, two nos will
supply power to workshop, two nos.will supply power to colony,two will supply

power to quarry, two nos. will supply power to capacitor bank,one no. will
supply power to lighting tranaformer and there will be two spares .
Option -II
There will be a 3.3 Kv panel having fifteen nos circuit breakers of which two
are incoming ,one coupler & twelve are outgoing.
Out of twelve outgoing panels one no. will supply power to CHP, two nos will
B. OUTSOURCING OPTION
Option –I
There will be a 3.3 Kv panel having fifteen circuit breakers of which two are
incoming ,one coupler & twelve are outgoing.
Out of twelve outgoing panels two nos. will supply power to CHP, one no will
Option –II
There will be a 3.3 Kv panel having twelve nos circuit breakers of which two are
incoming ,one coupler & nine are outgoing.
Out of nine outgoing panels one no. will supply power to workshop, two
nos.will supply power to colony,two will supply power to quarry, two nos. will
supply power to capacitor bank,one no. will supply power to lighting tranaformer
and there will be one spare .
LT Switch Board:-
110V DC Switch Board:- (In all Options)
DC power at 110V will be obtained from battery and also rectifier. DC power will
be required for emergency lighting, closing and tripping of circuit breakers,
signalling, Interlocking etc.
Lighting Switch Board (In all Options)

The lighting switch board will get power at 220 volt from a 50 KVA
3.3/0.220KV(L-L) It will supply lighting power to the substation building as well
as the office.

Connected load and maximum demand :-
Installed KW in operation Maximum demand
KW KVA
Departmental
Option --I 3113 1800 1840
Option –II 2343 1360 1389
Outsourcing
Option –I 1285 764 779
Option- II 410 329 336
Protection of substation, control and signalling (All options)

All the HT circuit breakers (3.3KV) will have combined IDMT overload relay and
earth fault relay.
The 3.3KV circuit breakers will be indoor type.
Interlocking and Earthing (All Options)
Interlocking :-
-There will be interlocking between the two incoming 3.3 KV circuit breakers &
the coupler such that the two circuit breakers cannot be made ON when the
coupler is ON.
- when two incoing circuit breakers are “ON” then the coupler will be “OFF”.
Earthing :
The earthing system has been chosen as solidly earthed system for 415 volt and
Restricted Earthed neutral system for 3.3 KV,( for restricting the earth fault
current to 50 Amp). The main substation and the other substations shall be
surrounded by earthing grid. The equivalent resistance of earthing grid shall
preferably be as per latest IS Standard(IS 3043). Lightning protection system with
separate earthing shall also be provided.

13.1.2.1 OTHER SUBSTATIONS
In addition to the main substation there will be CHP substation, workshop
substation & Colony substation for supplying power to CHP, workshop &
Colony. All these substations wll receive power at 3.3 KV from the main
substation.
13.1.2.2 Energy Consumption:-

The estimated annual energy consumption at target year for the proposed
systems are as follows :
DEPARTMENTAL OPTION
Option -I

(KWH/Te)
1 Coal 2.55 1.27 6.35
2 Common 4.23 2.12 10.60
Total 6.78 3.39 16.95
Option -II
Power Annual Energy Energy Power cost/Te

S.N. (KWH/Te)
1 Coal 0.28 0.14 0.70
2 Common 4.08 2.04 10.20
Total 4.36 2.18 10.90
OUTSOURCING OPTION
Option -I
(KWH/Te)
1 Coal 2.55 1.28 6.40
2 Common 1.52 0.76 3.80
Total 4.07 2.04 10.20

Option –II

(KWH/Te)
1 Coal - - -
2 Common 0.87 0.43 2.15
Total 0.87 0.43 2.15
13.1.2.3 SYSTEM VOLTAGE (ALL OPTIONS)

In the proposed system, the following are the operating voltages required for the
various equipment.
S.N Name of equipment Operating voltage(V)
1 Main pumps 3300

4 Other pumps 415
5 Quarry lighting 220 (L – L)
6 CHP 3300/415
7 Workshop 3300/415
13.1.2.4 POWER FACTOR IMPROVEMENT
Capacitor Bank for improvement of power factor have been envisaged to

improve the power factor to the desired level. Improvement of power factor will
reduce the maximum KVA demand. In this proposed system,
Departmental Outsourcing
Improved Power Factor - 0.98 (lag) 0.98(lag)
Capacitors required -
Option-I 3X170 KVAR 3X80 KVAR
Option-II 3X115 KVAR 3X20 KVAR
The capacitors are proposed to be installed in the main substation
13.1.2.5 QUARRY POWER SUPPLY

Power supply to quarry bed power consumers have been envisaged at 3.3
KV.For this purpose two nos 3.3 KV over head transmission lines have been

proposed to be erected from the proposed substation along & around the
Quarry.From 3.3 KV over head transmission line,3.3 KV cable feeders shall be
used to feed 3.3 KV pumps(For Departmental options only),lighting
transformers& 3.3 KV unitized Transformer station (For Departmental options
only).
Power Supply to Pumps (For Departmental only)
The main pumps will be supplied power at 3.3 KV and the other smaller pumps
will be supplied power at 415 V from the unitised transformer station.The
unitised transformer station will receive power from the main sub-station through
3.3 KV overhead lines drawn near the pumps.
13.2 ILLUMINATION
The main sub-station & office will receive power at 220 volt(L-L) from a 50 KVA
3.3/0.220 KV(L-L) lighting Transformer.
llumination has been proposed at quarry & haul road,OB dump,substation &
mine site area by High Pressure Sodium Vapour Lamps from the group of lights
installed on towers/poles & power fed from lighting transformers.HPSV lamps
have also been used for street lighting.
13.3 .Power Balance , Annual Energy Consumption &Yearwise Energy

Consumption
Power Balance
Details of power balance has been furnished below:
Departmental Option-I
S.N. Description Inst. KW DF PF KW KVAR KVA Working Annual Energy
Hrs Consumption
(KWH x 106)
A COAL:
1 Chp 810 0.70 0.70 567 575 4500 2.55
B COMMON
1 Workshop 800 0.50 0.70 400 406 1500 0.60
2 Pump 703 0.80 0.80 562 422 2160 1.21
3 Colony 650 0.90 0.90 585 283 3650 2.85
4 Quarry light 100 0.90 0.90 90 44 3650 0.33
5 Surface light 50 0.90 0.90 45 22 2920 0.13
B.1 Total Common 2303 0.73 0.82 1682 1176 2052 5.12
C Total(A+B) 3113 0.72 0.79 2249 1751 2850 7.67
C.1 Taking 80% div 2253 0.80 0.79 1800 1400 2280
C.2 Improving PF to 0.98 2253 0.80 0.98 1800 380 1840
Capacitor 2X3X170 (1400-380)
KVAR

Departmental Option-II
S.N. Description Inst. KW DF PF KW KVAR KVA Working Annual Energy
Hrs Consumption
(KWH x 106)
A COAL:
1 Chp 90 0.70 0.70 63 64 4500 0.28
B COMMON
1 Workshop 800 0.50 0.70 400 406 1500 0.60
2 Pump 703 0.80 0.80 562 422 2160 1.21
3 Colony 600 0.90 0.90 540 261 3650 1.97
4 Quarry light 100 0.90 0.90 90 44 3650 0.33
5 Surface light 50 0.90 0.90 45 22 2920 0.13
B.1 Total Common 2253 0.73 0.82 1637 1154 2003 4.25
C Total(A+B) 2253 0.75 0.81 1700 1218 2091 4.53
C.1 Taking 80% div 2253 0.60 0.81 1360 974 1673
C.2 Improving PF to 0.98 2253 0.60 0.98 1360 284 1389
Capacitor 2X3X115 (974-284)KVAR
Outsourcing Option
OPTION-I
S.N. Description Inst. DF PF KW KVAR KVA Working Annual
KW Hrs Energy
Consumption
6
(KWH x 10 )
A COAL:
1 Chp 810 0.70 0.70 567 575 4500 2.55
B COMMON
1 Workshop 100 0.50 0.70 50 91 1500 0.08
2 Colony 225 0.90 0.90 203 98 3650 0.99
3 Quarry light 100 0.90 0.90 90 44 3650 0.33
4 Surface light 50 0.90 0.90 45 22 2920 0.13
B.1 Total Common 475 0.82 0.88 388 214 443 1.52
C Total(A+B) 1285 0.74 0.77 955 789 1238 4.07
C.1 Taking 80% div 1285 0.59 0.77 764 631 991
C.2 Improving PF to 0.98 1285 0.59 0.98 764 151 779
Capacitor 2X3X80 KVAR (631-151)
OPTION-II
Description Inst. KW DF PF KW KVAR KVA Working Annual Energy
S.N. Hrs Consumption
6
(KWH x 10 )
A COAL:
1 Chp
B COMMON
1 Workshop 100 0.50 0.70 50 91 1500 0.08
2 Colony 160 0.90 0.90 144 70 3650 0.53
3 Quarry light 100 0.90 0.90 90 44 3650 0.33
4 Surface light 50 0.90 0.90 45 22 3650 0.13
Total
B.1 Common 410 0.80 0.87 329 186 378 1.07
Improving
C.2 PF to 0.98 410 0.80 0.98 329 66 336
Capacitor 2X3X20 (186-66) KVAR

Annual Energy Consumption (Target Year)

For Departmental Option
Option-I
Sl No. Power Consumer Annual Energy
Consumption(KWHX10
1 Coal 2.55
2 Common 4.23
Total 6.78
OPTION-II
Consumption(KWHX)
1 Coal 0.28
2 Common 4.08
Total 4.36
OUTSOURCING:
OPTION-I

Consumption(MKWH)
1 Coal 2.55
2 Common 1.52
Total 4.07
OPTION-II

Consumption(MKWH)
1 Coal -
2 Common 0.87
Total 0.87
DEPARTMENTAL
OPTION-I
Sl.No Year Production Cost/Te

1 1st - Rs6250000/-
2 2nd - Rs8500000/-
3 3rd 0.5 42.63
4 4th 1.0 30.52
5 5th-8th 2.0 16.95
6 9th-13th 2.0 19.19
7 14th-25th 1.5 25.60
8 26th 1.3 29.54

OPTION-II
1 1st - Rs5637717/-
2 2nd - Rs7721064/-
3 3rd 0.5 29.72
4 4th 1.0 18.40
5 5th-8th 2.0 10.90
6 9th-13th 2.0 11.32
7 14th-25th 1.5 15.10
8 26th 1.3 17.42
OUTSOURCING
OPTION-I

1 1st - Rs 3319821/-
2 2nd - Rs 4078656/-
3 3rd 0.5 28.20
4 4th 1.0 16.65
5 5th-8th 2.0 10.20
6 9th-13th 2.0 10.20
7 14th-25th 1.5 13.57
8 26th 1.3 15.65
OPTION-II

1 1st - Rs 2671362/-
2 2nd - Rs 3181851/-
3 3rd 0.5 8.48
4 4th 1.0 4.25
5 5th-8th 2.0 2.15
6 9th-13th 2.0 2.63
7 14th-25th 1.5 3.5
8 26th 1.3 4.04
13.4 Salient Electrical Features and Cost Estimate

Salient Electrical Features
DEPARTMENTAL
OPTION-I
Maximum Demand 1840 KVA
Annual Energy Consumption 7.67X106 KWH(Ultimate)
Power Factor 0.98(lagging)
Rs./Te 29.54(ultimate)
Rs./KWH 5.00

OPTION-II
Rs./Te 17.42(Ultimate)
Rs./KWH 5.00
OUTSOURCING
OPTION-I
Rs./Te 15.65(ultimate)
Rs./KWH 5.00
OPTION-II
Rs./Te 4.04(Ultimate)
Rs./KWH 5.00
Cost Estimate:-
Details of capital for electrical items with phasing have been furnished in
Appendix-A 3.2
13.5 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, SYSTEM PROPOSED AND COST

ESTIMATE
(All Options)
13.5.1 COMMUNICATION
Coal production has become highly capital intensive due to large scale
mechanization for production and transportation using the modern technology.
To cope with mechanization, to maintain safety and to improve the efficiency
there is a need to establish an efficient means of voice and data
communication. The effectiveness and reliability of decision making process
depends on a reliable means of information exchange among the different
units of surface and underground which totally depends upon the integrated
telecommunication systems for voice and data.

In order to improve operational efficiency of the mine, it is necessary to
integrate its operational units, in underground and at surface, service units,
maintenance units, stores, workshops, administration deptt., road and rail
despatches etc. with efficient and reliable communication links which may
provide all facilities to be made available for quick decision making, for safety,
production and transportation.
13.5.2 Proposed Communication System
The proposed communication system should cater the need of voice

communication among personnel related to mine operation, administration
and equipment maintenance. The system also takes into account the data
communication requirement for mine operation and planning along with the
latest office automation facilities.
While preparing the system, due consideration has been given to the state-of-
art networking architecture involving the communication of voice, data and
multimedia over the same network path, so as to avoid duplicated investment
in network and proper conservation of bandwidth.
13.5.3 Surface/Administrative Communication
To meet all the requirements of data and voice communication, 128 lines of IP
Enabled Exchange is proposed having the following main features:
13.5.4 IP Enabled Exchange
A 200 line automatic telephone exchange has been envisaged for the effective
communication between the various units on the surface. The EPABX will
preferably employ PCM-TDM technique with a non-blocking structure. The
EPABX shall have all the latest features like E1 port, LAN/WAN port, etc.
EPABX shall be interfaced with BSNL exchange for extending external
communication having STD & ISD facility. Self-diagnostic facility shall be
provided for EPABX extensions. Sufficient no. of junction lines is to be
provided for terminating BSNL, Tie and Trunk lines.
A. Technical Specification of EPABX:
- The exchange shall be microprocessor based stored programme control

and PCM-TDM switching with state of art technology.
- Exchange shall be suitable to be operated with DP, DTMF, digital and IP

telephones.
- The line cards slots/channels in the main cabinet must be universal type,
so that any type of line can be used in any line slot/channel and there
shall be no limitation in slot position.
- Exchange shall have both voice and data switching capacity.

- Krone type MDF having capacity equivalent to ultimate capacity of the
exchange with GD tubes for high voltage protection and poly switches for
current protection on all extensions and trunks.
- System software shall have auto-diagnostic programme to detect the

faults and localize them.
- The exchange should support multi-media application as per latest trend.

It should be possible to connect PC’s, host computers etc. without
modem through Digital/ISDN line.
- Exchange shall be DoT/TRC approved with ISDN facility.
- The IP Gateway port of the exchange can be connected with the LAN
backbone network for VOIP communication.
B. Networking Facility:
Exchange is required to operate in any one of the following and shall be

suitable for both.
i) BSNL junction and extension exclusively for BSNL lines.

ii) Exchange should also be able to inter-face directly with OFC/DECT
systems, if required.
System should be capable to network with the following types of lines:
a) Loop disconnected tie lines.

b) Ring down hot line.
c) Direct inward dialing trunk and outward dialing trunk. (2W/4W E&M
Trunks).
d) ISDN line.
C. Features:
a) Flexible numbering scheme

b) Privacy of calls
c) DTMF DID facility junctions.
d) Conferencing
e) Automatic call back on busy extn.
f) Call transfer and Call pick up.
g) Last number radial.
13.5.5 BSNL Communication (Fixed line and Mobile Communication)
It is proposed to provide 10 nos. BSNL telephone extensions to the Mine

Office in order to facilitate external communication and to link the Mine with
the BSNL’s national telephone network. The BSNL telephones shall be
provided at the offices and residences of important officials. The BSNL
communication facility can be extended by terminating about 5 BSNL lines on
the proposed IP enabled EPABX and configuring the same. Besides fixed line
BSNL telephone, 10 nos. of BSDL cell one Mobile connection with sets may
also be provided to important personnel of the project.
13.5.6 BSNL 2 MBPS leased line
A BSNL 2 Mbps leased line is proposed for communication with area HQ. This
leased line shall be used both for voice and data communication with area
HQ. A multi service voice and data router shall be used in this network. The
router will be equipped with 2 nos. of WAN port and one 1 no. of LAN port
minimum.
13.5.7 Specification for Router
Data Interface : 2 nos. high speed data interface

With DOT-35.
1 no. Rs.232 Sync/Asynchro port,
1 no. Ethernet LAN port.
Link protocol : V.35/x.21, SDLC and TCP/IP
Protocol support : TCP/IP, RIP
Management : SNMP
Power Supply : 230V AC + /- 10% single phase.
13.5.8 LAN and INTERNET
It is proposed to deploy electronic data processing facilities for production

planning, control and project management etc. The system envisages to play
a key role in establishment of highly effective Data Base Management System
(DBMS) and Management Information System (MIS) etc.
The type of computer would be small business computer with broad facilities
and also have specific facilities to carry out:
- Pay rolls
- Financial accounting
- Inventory control
- Material management
- Production, dispatch schedule and variances.
- Accident records etc.
- Resource utilization & MIS.
Before initiating action for installation and implementation of the above EDP
system, a detailed system study would have to be carried out, with clearly
defined system objectives for identifying the data processing needs and
management information system needs of the project. Based on the results
and findings of the study, the system configuration and specification have to
be decided.
A Local Area Network with 10 PCs is proposed for this project. The PCs will
be connected to a 24 port L2 switch. The proposed network structure will be
that of a workgroup. Suitable OS and other application software will be
provided and the network shall facilitate sharing of information and computing
resources amongst different departments/disciplines. The network shall be
capable to add more nodes as and when the number of users grow and it will
be equipped with the latest state-of-art technology.

Internet connection shall also be provided.
13.5.9 VHF Communication for quarry operation
VHF dialling type Walkie-Talkie sets/trunked radio will be provided to important

personnel for communication in the mine. These will work in the band 150-174
MHz. With a channel spacing of 12.5 KHz/25 KHz with an output of 2W. Type
of operation will be FM, simplex. The system shall have telephone patch facility
for interfacing with the exchange. It should also have control channels for
trunking facilities.
13.5.10 Wireless Radio System
Point to point radio system is proposed for connecting the important locations
with the area office. This will be integrated with LAN and EPABX Exchange to
serve the data and voice communication.
13.5.11 24 Port L3 switch
The managed L3 switch shall be a workgroup switch 24 port 10/100 having a

gigabit uplink port. The switch shall have sufficient backplane and throughout
along with QoS features for both voice and data connectivity.
A) Technical Specification
- Configuration: 24 nos. 10/100 Autosensing Ports + 1 gigabit Uplink port.

- The switch should support QoS classification of incoming Packets for QoS
flows based on Layer 2, Layer 3 and Layer 4 Fields.
- Standard Compliance-support IEEE 802.3 x (Flow control, IEEE 802.1p),
IEEE 802 1Q(V-LAN Trunking), IEEE 802.1d (Spanning tree protocol)
Management- Have built-in SNMP, Web based and Command Line interface for
Management. SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON.

CHAPTER- 14
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
14.1 GENERAL
14.1.1 Life & Type of Specification

The life of Simlong Opencast Mine with a target capacity of 2.0 MTY has been
estimated as 26 years which includes two years of construction period.
Permanent specifications have been adopted for the construction of residential
and service buildings.
14.2 COST INDEX & SPECIFICATION OF BUILDINGS
Based on prevalent rate of different building materials in the project area, the
Building Cost Index for this project has been worked out as 2355 with respect to
100 base at Delhi as on 1.10.76. The details of Cost Index have been furnished in
Appendix A.2.3.
The Civil Construction envisages the estimated capital requirement of the project
for 2.0 MTY target capacity of coal and envisaged manpower as detailed
elsewhere in the Report. Specifications towards the civil construction are based
on BPE guidelines, CMPDI Norms & practice for planning of coal mines.
14.3 SERVICE BUILDINGS
14.3.1 Provision of Service / Community Buildings
The service buildings include community buildings, offices, workshop & stores,
sub-stations, & other statutory buildings. All these buildings have been provided
as per the requirement of the project. The comprehensive list of various service
buildings has been given in Appendices A.2.1.
14.3.2 Site for Service Buildings
The proposed location for the service buildings and the statutory buildings shall
be around project site. The proposed site for the community/welfare facilities has
been identified and is located in the south-west part of the project, where the
residential colony will be located.
14.3.3 Salient features of important Service Buildings
14.3.3.1 Workshop, Store and Magazine
In this project report, for departmental option, provisions have been made for
different shades for excavation workshop and E&M workshop. Accordingly,
workshop and stores to cater for the needs of their repairs and maintenance
have been considered. The area of various shops and facilities are envisaged on
the basis of technological & operational requirements. In outsourcing option
excavation workshop has not been considered.
The buildings are envisaged to be of structural steel construction with RCC

foundation, 22G CGI sheeting on roof and 24G CGI sheeting as side cladding,
cubicles for shop in-charge, small toilet facility, cage ladder for access to roof
etc.
A new magazine room has been provided near the existing magazine room. The
existing magazine is not sufficient to cater the need of proposed OCP.
14.3.3.2 Sub-station
The Sub-stations envisaged in the project will cater the requirements of the
project. This will be of brick masonry, RCC beam and slab construction with RCC
louvers for ventilation and ducts with proper size for electric cables.
14.3.3.3 Office
Provision has been made for Project office and mine site office. These buildings
have been envisaged as RCC-cum-brick masonry structures.
14.3.3.4 Statutory Buildings
There are provisions for canteen, first aid centre, rest shelter, training centre, pit
head bath, fire fighting station etc. The areas for various statutory buildings have
been considered on the basis of BPE guidelines.

14.3.3.5 Community Buildings
These include dispensary, primary school, officers' and staff rest houses, clubs,
community centre etc.
14.3.4 Cost Estimate
The cost of service buildings has been indicated in Appendix A.2.1.
14.4 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
14.4.1 Provision of houses
The manpower requirements for Simlong Opencast Mine for departmental and
outsourcing option have been estimated as 742 and 254 respectively. The
project is located in the districts of Godda & Pakur. The nearest town of
Sundarpahari (Block office) is about 13kms from the proposed Project. With this
background, around 70% housing satisfaction has been considered for the
project. Thus, 520 and 178 nos. of residential units have been envisaged for
departmental and outsourcing option respectively and detailed in appendix A.2.2.
Hostel accommodation has been proposed as 20% of type quarters, and

reduction in proposed type - A & B type quarters has been made accordingly.
14.4.2 Type of Construction
All the buildings have been envisaged as permanent type and of RCC cum
brick masonry structure.
14.4.3 Site for Township
The proposed site for the colony to accommodate these houses and other
community/welfare facilities has been identified and is located in the area
adjacent to the proposed township Chuperbhita OCP. Land area required
towards this works out to around 12Ha and 4 Ha.for departmental and
outsourcing option respectively .
14.4.4 Cost Estimate
The total capital expenditures on residential buildings are detailed in appendix

A.2.2.

14.5 ROADS & CULVERTS
14.5.1 Colony Roads & Culverts
The length of colony roads has been estimated on the basis of the number of
quarters and the specification has been furnished in Appendix A.8.2.1.
14.5.2 Haul Road
For Departmental option the total length of haul roads has been estimated as
1Kms for plying of 100T dumpers. The details have been furnished in Appendix
A.8.2.2. For outsourcing option no haul road has been proposed in the report.
14.5.3 Service Road
A 1.0 Km long service road is proposed for connecting the service buildings with
estimated amount as detailed in Appendix A.8.2.5.
14.5.4 Capital Requirement
The capital expenditure of different roads and culverts are furnished in appendix
A.8.2.
14.6 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Gumani river has been identified as the source of raw water required for the
Project and residential colony. The requirement has been estimated for
Departmental option as 0.45 MLD of potable water and 0.32 MLD of industrial
water. For Outsourcing option, only potable water demand for project and
residential colony has been estimated as 0.21 MLD.
14.6.1 Colony Water Supply & Sewage
Water from Gumani river has been considered to be stored in bulk reservoir at a
point in the colony area through intake well & pump arrangement proposed at
Gumani river. Water received in the bulk reservoir shall be treated first for both
colony and industrial requirements. This treated water has been envisaged to be

pumped in overhead tank in the colony. From the overhead tanks, water would be
distributed to the points of consumption through water supply networks in the
colony. Details of colony water supply are given in the Appendix A.8.3.1.
Colony sewage has been proposed to be dealt through septic tanks and soak
pits. The details have been given in Appendix A.8.3.3.
14.6.2 Industrial Water Supply & Sewage
It is proposed to store required industrial water in a ground reservoir envisaged in

the industrial area and from there to the overhead tank in the industrial area and
from there to the overhead tank in the industrial area.. Water from the overhead
tank for industrial purposes has been considered to be delivered to the various
industrial buildings, administrative complex & quarry sites and is proposed to be
distributed by gravity to the point of consumption through a distribution network.
For the purpose of fire fighting in the industrial areas like workshops, stores and
quarry area, separate distribution networks have been proposed from the ground
reservoir. Provision towards requirement of water for public utilities like park,
garden, afforestation etc. has been made in this report. It has been envisaged
that the distribution network for fire fighting shall also be utilised for these
purposes.
The estimated capital investment towards the purpose of industrial water supply
for Departmental option only has been detailed in Appendix A.8.3.2.
It has been considered that the industrial wastes from workshop and other
industrial establishments would be led through oil & grease traps. The effluent
coming out of the industrial premises is proposed to be led to the settling tank and
is proposed to be recycled for various industrial uses for this project. The
domestic sewage generated in industrial premise has been considered to be dealt
in septic tanks and soak pits. The details have been furnished in Appendix
A.8.3.4. for departmental option only.
14.6.2.3 Capital Requirement
The capital requirements under the head of Colony water supply, industrial water
supply, Colony sewerage system & Industrial sewerage system have been
furnished in appendix A.8.3.

CHAPTER - 15
SAFETY AND CONSERVATION
15.1 SAFETY ASPECTS
Opencast mining relates to the danger of slope failure, generation of excessive

dust, spontaneous heating of coal and other environment related hazard.
Comprehensive measures have been suggested in the PR to ensure safety of
the men, equipment and environment.
15.2 HAUL ROAD

Haul road for rear dumpers of 100T has been designed with double lane and
shoulders on both sides for movement of dumpers and ancillary equipment.
Sharp turnings have been avoided to reduce the chance of accidents. The haul
road has been designed at a gradient of 1 in 16.
15.3 STABILITY OF BENCHES

Coal and OB benches are proposed to be at an angle of 70 to the horizontal.
The benches are proposed to be graded with a slope of 1 in 100 towards the
sump to facilitate smooth flow of water towards the sump. The height and width
of the main OB bench will be 10 m and 40 m in case of 10 cum rope shovel. For
coal, the bench height will be governed by the thickness of coal seam and will
not be more than 12 m for this project.
15.4 SPOIL DUMP

The spoil will be stacked in the external and internal dump space at the natural
angle of repose to avoid the sliding of OB bench. OB dump will be terraced at
intervals of 30m height. The barrier distance between internal dump and coal
production bench will be maintained at a minimum of 100m to have smooth
functioning of the machineries. The surface of OB dump will be leveled and
graded. Plantation will be made on the slope of OB dumps to avoid the sliding of
spoil.
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15.5 INUNDATION
Western part of the quarry is very close the high flood level of Gumani river (i,e.
91m above MSL). Hence, it is proposed to construct flood protection
embankments between Gumani river and the quarry to protect the quarry from
floods during the monsoon. Provision of embankment, with top RL being 3m
above the last recorded HFL line, has been suggested along the surface edge
of quarry at places where the river is in proximity of the quarry. Capital
investment for this purpose has been made in Appendix-A.8.1. Garland drains
around the proposed quarry boundaries will be provided and periodically
maintained as far as possible for adequate safety measure. Proper drainage
system will be provided in haul roads and other roads to guard against damage
of pavement and slippery condition during heavy shower.
15.6 FIRE
Exposed coal faces are proposed to be mined out well within the incubation
period. Stocks of coal depot will be cleared in routine manner. To take care of
accidental fire, adequate provision of fire fighting apparatus has been made.
15.7 BLASTING
Controlled blasting techniques including muffled blasting will be adopted during
blasting within 300 m zone but beyond 100m from the village, dwellings, surface
structure, road etc. total quantity of explosive to be detonated at a time will be
so regulated that ground vibration which may affect the nearby surface
structures, are kept within the stipulated value.
15.8 SAFETY ZONE

Land requirement for safety zone has been assessed on the assumption of 50
m in non-forest area from quarry surface edge, whereas, in forest area, it has
been taken as 7.5 m from quarry surface edge. In non-forest area, safety zone
is taken 50 m from quarry surface edge on the assumption that Controlled
blasting techniques will be adopted during mining operation with prior
permission from statutory/regulatory body.

15.9 DUST SUPPRESSION

Water spraying has been envisaged on the haul roads starting from the quarry
bench to external dump yard and around CHP to prevent rising of dust in the
air. Adequate number of water sprinklers have been provided for the purpose.
15.10 LIGHTING
Adequate lighting arrangement will be provided at all working places. In addition
to this some mobile lighting arrangement should be made in the proximity of the
equipment to prevent accident during power failure.
15.11 POWER LINE

Where dumper/crane/other HEMM are to pass below power line, a corridor with
appropriate ground clearance considering the maximum height of the
equipment which are required to pass has to be maintained. Other places along
the powerline, where appropriate ground clearance can not be kept should be
effectively barricaded/quarded.
15.12 CONSERVATION OF COAL
Measures have to be taken to minimize coal loss during mining operations.

Selective mining of in-seam dirt bands has been proposed. It is suggested to
practice controlled blasting. It is proposed not to dump any spoil material over
coal bearing area, amenable for opencast mining.

CHAPTER -16
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
16.1 Present Environmental Scenario
16.1.1 Simlong is a running mine, though mining activity is going in a very small scale. As
per the directive of MoEF, quarterly Environment monitoring survey is being done
in Simlong OCP since 1999 and Environment statements submitted to MOEF and
JSPCB annually.
Air quality study
The maximum and minimum values of various parameters as observed
during the period 23th Sep. /24th Sep.2010, are given below :
Parameters Value in µg/m3

Residential Area
Minimum Maximum
RPM 100.6 108.2
SPM 176.7 186.9
SO2 <10 <10
NOX 16.0 19.60
Observations
In residential areas, season-wise average values for SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOX
are within the prescribed limits as per NAAQS .
16.1.2 Water Quality

For the studies of water/effluent quality, samples of mine discharge and ground
waterare being collected and analysed and important parameters as observed
during routine monitoring, are given in the following table.

Water Quality Effluent Quality
Data Data
(Important (Important
Parameters Parameters) Parameters Parameters)
Range Observed value
Min. Max. Min. Max.

pH 7.4 8.2 pH 7.81 8.10
Turbidity, mg/l 3 5 TSS 14.0 20.0
Dissolved solids, mg/l 194 426 Oil & grease <1.0 <1.0
Fluoride, mg/l 0.28 0.56 COD 40.0 40.0
Iron, mg/l 0.03 0.16
Nitrate, mg/l 24.7 30.6
Total hardness, mg/l 130 298
 General ground water quality in the area represented through well water and
Hand pump have been found to be fresh with lower level of hardness, pH
value within quite normal range, less iron content, fluoride content within
desirable limit and turbidity value slightly higher occasionally. Marginal
increase in turbidity may be attributed to the shallow depth of the tubewell.
Other various parameters of the samples are found to be within the
permissible limits.
 The water quality of the Gumani river and Ladha Nallah is also within the
prescribed limits.
 The treated mine discharge water quality of Simlong OCP is within the limits
of the Effluent Standards for Coal Mines.
16.1.3 Noise Level

Noise level measurement has been carried out from the spots located in
residential areas namely, at the Manager’s office and Guest house.
Noise level assessment
The ranges of noise levels at different spots as observed during monitoring

are given below:

Period Ranges of Noise Level
Measurements
Noise Level Measurements in
Leq.[dB(A)]
In Residential Areas
Minimum Maximum
Day 44.0 49.80
Observations
Noise levels in the residential areas are within the prescribed limits.
16.1.4 Flora and Fauna

The vegetation existing in this area and is of the dry deciduous type. The low lying
Gondwana areas are generally cultivated and are devoid of forests. Major part of
the block falls outside thick forest The core zone/block does not exhibit thick forest.
Metamorphic areas and flat topped trap hills have sparse forests, but the slopes of
these hills have rather thick vegetation in which Sal, Shisu, Mahua etc. are
common. Protected Forests are usually located near the northern as well as
southern fringes of the block and around Tuartak hills. The vegetation on the hills
often comprises vast patches of tall grass. The waste land and marginal lands are
populated by different species of grasses and sedges.
Fauna found in the area are a few. Some wild animals are found in the area. The
area is not a migratory route for any wild animal. No endangered species are found
in the core/buffer zone.
16.1.5 The proposed block falls within the catchment area of Gumani river which controls
the drainage of the area. Overall drainage is poor and sparsely developed..
Ground water in the area occurs under both unconfined and confined conditions.
The weathered mantle, recent alluvium and latarite act as unconfined aquifer. The
water table configuration coincides with the topography of the area.
The depth of water level in the Simlong Block ranges from 2 m to 5 m. The
average depth of water in the pre-monsoon range is about 8.8 m below ground
level. Further, water level fluctuation is around 3.5 m in the area..

16.1.6 Land use/cover pattern of the buffer zone of the project based on satellite data
interpretation, indicates open forest, dense forest, scrub ,crop land and
wasteland.
16.2 Environmental Impact
16.2.1 Air Quality
The ambient air quality is influenced due to the presence of RPM, SPM, SO 2,
NOx, etc., which are generated due to various activities of the project.. The
concentration of pollutants may vary depending upon the various micro-
meteorological parameters and the seasons of a year.
Considering the wind directions for winter season, the areas likely to be affected
due to air pollution lie in south-east, w.r.t. the core zone .
The air quality w.r.t. SPM, RPM, SO2 and NOX, as obtained from the quarterly
survey (for the existing mining operation) are within the limits.. So the ambient
air from this project will have no effect on human being, flora and fauna, soil
quality, surface structures and aesthetic value of the surrounding environment
as suitable mitigatory measures are taken and will be taken to make the
operation eco-friendly.
As the project area (core zone) is very small in comparison to the region, there
will be no impact on ambient air temperature, rainfall and other climatic
conditions due to mining and related activities.
16.2.2 For the proposed Simlong OCP project, suitable protective measures have been
envisaged to minimize the impact on surface water sources such as change in
relief pattern of the area in the core zone, flooding, siltation and pollution of
surface water bodies.
16.2.3 The decoaled area will be backfilled. It will restore the continuity of aquifers.
Further, sufficient rainfall recharge of aquifers will supplement the restoration of
ground water regime of the surrounding area.
16.2.4 The ambient noise level of existing project will be monitored regularly. Noise
levels monitored at various locations are within the limits of the prescribed
standard barring a few isolated values. So the noise produced from this project
will not have auditory, non-auditory, masking effects, etc. as suitable preventive
measures are taken and will be taken..

16.2.5 The impact of proposed coal projects will not influence the forest land in the
buffer zone. The population of fauna, especially wild animals, is found to be low.
So there will be no adverse impact on the fauna existing in the project impact
area, as they will migrate to the nearby forests.
16.2.6 The impact of opencast coal mine on land is the change in land use pattern.
The changes in this project are due to quarrying and construction of
infrastructure. The alteration in land use pattern due to infrastructure is not to be
considered as true change as these facilities can be utilized for some other
purposes after the mining operation is over. The change in land use pattern due
to activities of quarrying may be considered as true change.
16.2.7 Skilled manpower required for the project may not be available in the area.
Only semi-skilled and unskilled workers will be available from the local
population. So people will migrate to this segment both from within and outside
the district as well as the state due to creation of new employment opportunities.
 Educational facilities
The migration of population may strain the local educational facilities
already available. A number of educational institutes must be provided in
the proposed project to cater to the need of increased poulation.
 Healthcare facilities
The coal company has to open healthcare centres to cater to the need of
employees of the proposed project and the local people .
 Employment opportunities
This project will create direct and indirect employment opportunities in the
area.
 Communication, marketing and other infrastructure facilities

The regional social infrastructure will witness a change due to this project
and other ancillary industries which are likely to come up in the area.
Economic impact
The following are economic impacts:
 Loss of agricultural land
 General improvement of economy of the area
 Increase in revenue of the state exchequer
16.3 Environment management
16.3.1 Air Quality Management

Opencast mining operation generates fugitive dust due to following
activities :
- Drilling and blasting operations

- Deployment of Heavy earth moving machineries.
- Materials handling and transportation
- Raising of dust due to quarry operation and CHP operation.
The drilling equipment will be equipped with dust arresting devices so that fugitive
dust generation is minimal. Blasting will be done in controlled way to minimize the
generation of fugitive dust. The blasting will be done once in a day to give sufficient
time for settling of dust and for settling of the coarse particles. The haul road will
be regularly sprayed with water sprinkler to prevent dust from getting air borne.
The coal transportation will be made through Coal Handling Plant (CHP), CHP will
be equipped with nozzle sprinkler at dust generation points to suppress the fugitive
dust emission. The coal will then be transported from CHP to MGR siding via
covered trucks.
16.3.2 Water Quality Management
Water quality may be affected due to the following activities:
- Mine water discharge into surface water source.

- Effluent discharge from CHP due to dust suppression and
floor washing arrangements.
- Workshop effluent discharge due to washing of dumper,
dozer, grader and floor washing
- Waste water generation due to domestic use.

The mine water quality varies seasonally due to contamination during seepage
in mine floor resulting in a higher value of total suspended solids (TSS). This
may occasionally cross the permissible limit. The effluent from the CHP, which
comes out due to dust suppression activities and floor washing, also contains
high TSS concentration. Similarly, the workshop effluent contains high TSS
and oil & grease due to washing of HEMMs and floor. The mining activities
show that the effluent contains mainly TSS and oil grease pollution.
The effluent from the mine CHP and workshop will be treated in treatment plant
consisting sedimentation unit, oil & grease trap unit and flocculation. Waste
water generated from toilet and kitchen/bathroom contains high TSS and
organic matters. The waste water will pollute existing surface water resource if
discharged without treatment. Domestic sewage treatment plant will be
constructed for treating organic pollution and TSS so that treated water conform
to permissible limit before discharging to surface water resource.
16.3.3 Noise management

Noise is considered as an occupational hazard. Blasting is an occasional and
impulsive event, which needs to be carried out in an isolated manner. No
workforce is allowed during blasting time so that the workers are not exposed to
from high impulsive noise level. The Crusher House at CHP and other noise
generating points are enclosed to minimize the propagation of high noise
intensity. The workforce working at the coalface and the CHP, where impulsive
high noise level is expected, will be provided with protective device for
occupational safety. There will be provision of rubber linings in the hoppers and
transfer chutes of CHP. Greenbelt to be development in and around project will
also muffle the noise to a great extent.
16.3.4 Flora and Fauna Management

Existing species of flora and fauna are mostly endemic. Altogether 210 Ha
surface area is required for quarry operation. This covers both forest and non-
forest land. Afforestation will be done for required forest land as per the norms
and guidelines of forest department.
16.3.5 Land Resource management

The project involves 210 Ha land for the quarry area. The total volume of the
OB removal is 137.80 million cum. Initially, three external overburden (OB)

dump will be placed in two sites e g. two at western part of the quarry and the
other beyond the eastern boundary of the project (6.00 Mcum). The two dumps
on the western part of quarry will be re-handled to dump within the pit. The
other dump (6.0 M.cum) beyond the eastern boundary will remain as permanent
External OB dump. The overburden (OB) will also be backfilled internally in the
quarry voids. Both the external and internal will be biologically reclaimed.
16.4 Environment management System

To carry various polluting control measures and compliance of statuary regulations
related environmental protection including air & water quality management, a
project level environmental organization has been proposed in the project proposal.
The following manpower has been envisaged :
Envirinment Officer - 1
Agronomist - 1
Environmental Asst - 2
Dozer Operator - 2
Water Sprinkler Operator - 2
TOTAL - 8 Nos.
16.5 Capital Provision
Capital provision for pollution control arrangements, technical & biological

reclamation and rehabilitation / resettlement have been made in the project report.
The details of capital provision is given below.
Capital Investment on Environment Control Measures

Amount in Rs. lakhs
S.N. Particulars Amount
I Rehabilitation of villages
a. Compensation for Home assets (Appendix – A.1) 99.00
b. Shifting charges (Appendix – A.1) 16.50
c. One time Assistance (Appendix – A.1) 82.50
d. Schools, community hall, roads, drain, power supply 280.0
arrangement etc. in rehabilitation colony. (Appendix – A.1)
e. Cost of land for Rehabilitation colony (Appendix – A.1) 166.5

f. Community development for surrounding areas (Appdx. – A.1) 30.00
Sub-total (I) 674.50
II Afforestation
a. Biological reclamation of OB dump. (Appendix – A.8.1) 155.00
b. Afforestation in and around project area (Appendix – A.8.1) 10.00
c. Enrichment of forest in safety zone (Appendix – A.8.1) 0.56
Sub-total (II) 165.56
III Capital for Restoration
a. HEMM for reclamation (Appendix – A.3.1) 313.53
b. Equipment for Environmental work (Appendix – A.3.6) 24.50
Sub-total (III) 338.03
IV Capital for anti-pollution measures in mine & industrial
area.
a. 3 nos. 28 KL water sprinklers (Appendix – A.3.1) 288.84
b. Sewerage disposal system (Appendix – A.8.3.4) 117.73
c. Other developments in Industrial area viz road,drains/tree 470.31
guards etc. (Appendix – A.8.2.2 &, A.8.2.3,
d. Garland drains (Appendix – A.8.1) 32.00
e. Dust suppression in CHP (Appendix – A.3.5.1) 15.00
f. Settling Pond (Appendix – A.8.1) 53.00
g. Effluent Treatment Plant (A.2.1) 21.20
Sub-total (IV) 998.08
V Environmental control measures in township
a. Sewerage disposal in colony (Appendix – A.8.3.3) 114.16
b. Water treatment plant (Appendix – A.8.3.1) 18.00
c. Tree guards in colony (Appendix – A.8.2.1) 0.82
d. Fencing in quarry and township (Appendix – A.8.1) 25.00
Sub-total (V) 157.98
VI Steps for prevention of mine inundation (Appendix – A.8.1) 27.00
Flood protection Embankments
VII Environmental data generation (Appendix – A.8.1) 15.00
VIII Preparation of EMP(A.8.4) 30.00
Grand Total (I to VIII) 2406.15

CHAPTER - 17
LAND AND REHABILITATION
17.1 LAND REQUIREMENT
17.1.1 For the proposed Simlong opencast mine, the total requirement of land is
estimated as 337.74 Ha, including 84.57 Ha of forest land 253.16Ha. of Non-
forest land . Majority of Non-forest land falls under the category of tenancy
land. Non-forest land includes 39.96 Ha of Government land and 213.21 Ha of
tenancy land.
17.1.2 It is estimated that within the core zone, about 50 percent of total land is under
agriculture use. About 8 percent land is covered by existing mine. Another 24
percent (approximately) is under forest cover. Waste land is less than 12
percent. Cultural land such as settlements, roads occupy about 6 percent.
17.1.3 Breakup of the requirement of land has been given in table no 17.1. The
external dumping sites have been identified and shown in the drawing no.R1-
OCM-7178. The sites for external dumping has been envisaged on coal bearing
areas. which are not suitable/viable for mining.
The sites for infrastructure, residential colony and rehabilitation colony for
Chuperbhita opencast project have been proposed on non-coal bearing area.
Requirement of Land(Ha) Table No. 17.1

Sl.No Particulars Total land Type of land.
. Required Forest Govt. Tenancy
1 Quarry area (incl. Safety zone) 270.69 81.19 33.54 155.97
2 External dump 34.67 3.38 3.20 28.09
3 Infrastructure & others 32.37 - 3.22 29.15
Total 337.74 84.57 39.96 213.21
Under Possession 28.00 3.48 24.52
To Be Acquired 309.74 81.09 39.96 188.69
The above assessment of land requirement has been done by Simlong OCP
authority.
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17.2 STATUS OF LAND ACQUISITION
28.0 Ha. of land already under the possession ECL have been applied for
acquisition under CBA and L.A Act. As conveyed by Project authority some of
the land required for the project have been applied for acquisition under CBA
and notification under section 11 has been completed. However, the process of
acquiring physical possession is yet to be started.
17.3 REHABILITATION
17.3.1 Four number of villages are lying within mining leasehold area which needs to
be rehabilitated. The number of household and population of each village are
given below in table no. 17.2
Villages & Households To Be Rehabilitated Table no. 17.2
Sl. No. Name of Village As per census 2001 As per EIA, April 92
(Richardson & Cruddas Ltd)
No. of Population No. of Population
households households
1 JHAPANI 272 37 189
2 CHHOTA GHAGHRI 267 45 211
3
BARA GHAGHRI 182 21 107
4 SIMLONG 205 36 192
TOTAL 926 139 699
The above data pertain to 2001 censes. The current number of household and
population has been assessed based on 20% increase over 2001 census data.
The precise requirement of rehabilitation and resettlement will be assessed from
the latest census figures at the time of preparation of EIA/EMP and final costs
be estimated for the same for incorporating these costs in the EMP.
17.3.2 On the basis of 20% increase over the 2001 census data, number of household
and population in above four villages is arrived at 222 and 1111 respectively.
However, considering only a small part ( less than 10%) of Chota Ghaghri
required to be shifted, number of population and house-hold for the purpose of
rehabilitation have been estimated to be 823 and 165 respectively. On the basis
of these data, rehabilitation and resettlement cost has been provided in
appendix A.8.1.

17.3.3 These displaced families will be resettled and rehabilitated socially, culturally
and economically. A comprehensive resettlement and rehabilitation package
(social, cultural and economic) will be offered to the project affected families as
per the latest Norms of CIL for formulating R&R package. The details of R& R
package are given in Table 17.3
Details of Resettlement & Rehabilitation Package Table no. 17.3

Sl. Particulars Amount
No. Rs Lakh
1 Compensation for home assets for 165 families @Rs 99.00
60000/family
2 Shifting charges @Rs 10000/family for 165 families 16.50
3 One time Assistance for PAP families 82.50
4 Community development for surrounding areas 30.00
5 Cost of land (18.50 Ha) for rehabilitation colony 166.50
6 Infrastructure development for rehabilitated colony 280.00
Total 674.50
17.3.4 18.5 ha land will be provided by the project authority for resettlement colony.
The displaced families will be resettled at the site by the project authority in
consultation with the district authorities. The basic infrastructure facilities will be
provided in the resettlement colony. For economic rehabilitation of project
affected persons, facilities like financial assistance for self-employment &
vocational training will be offered.

CHAPTER-18
MINE CLOSURE
18.1 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENT
Mining is only an intermediate use of land and a mine has to close once the
mineable mineral deposit is exhausted. It is also an imperative job for mining
company to leave the mine in a safe and stable condition eliminating all form of
risk for the community as they finally leave the mine.
Today it is accepted that mine closure requires the return of land to a viable post-
mining use, such as agriculture. It is not even sufficient to simply physically
reclaim mine lands any more as the socio- economic impact of the closure must
also be assessed. Mine closure has assumed a greater relevance of late due to
increasing environmental concern arising out of surface coal mining and is
cascading impacts in various downstream impact. Mine closure can be viewed as
rehabilitation of disturbed lands to a safe, stable and productive post mining
landform, which is suitable and/or acceptable to the community.
For the non-coal minerals, Mine closure plan has been introduced in the year
2003 through promulgation of an amendment to the MCDR (Mineral Conservation
and Development Rules)1988 under the MMDR Act 1957. For the coal sector,
preparation of Mine Closure Plan has not become a legal necessity yet. But under
the MEOF directive a chapter on Mine Closure Plan has been mandatory part of a
project Report and it has become obligatory on the part of the management.
As per the directive of MOC vide letter no. 55011-01-2009-CPAM dated 27th
August, 2009 Mine Closure Plan has got to be approved along with the Project
Report by competent authority. The Mine Closure Plan should comprise final
closure plan as well as progressive closure plan.
Some obligations pertaining to the Mine Management Companies are as follows:

a) Health & safety – Regulations 6,61,106,112, of Coal Mines Regulations,
1957and its related DGMS Circulars.
b) Environment - 1. water (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act)
2. Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) act 1981
3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Environment protection
Rule.
4. DGMS Directives on noise and ground vibration.
c) Forest – forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
d) Rehabilitation
e) Decommissioning/asset disposal, etc.
18.2 OBJECTIVES OF CLOSURE
Mine closure planning needs to be done before the commencement of mine

operation and requires periodic reviewing and modification, if needed, during its
life cycle to ensure safety and to cope up with social & environmental challenges.
Various objectives of the advance mine closure planning are as follows:
a) To allow productive and sustainable after-use of the site which is acceptable

to the mine owner and the regulatory authority.
b) To protect public health and safety.
c) To eliminate environmental damage and thereby encourage
environmental sustainability.
d) To minimize adverse socio-economic impacts.
e) To protect the flora and fauna of the area.
f) Effective use of the assets.
After the closure of the mine, the reclaimed leasehold area and any structure
thereon, which is not to be utilized by the mine owner, shall be surrendered to the
State Govt. concerned following a laid down procedure as in vogue at that point of
time
18.3 CLOSURE ACTION PLAN

Simlong OCP is being planned upto a certain depth for a specified life of the
mine. There is scope for further deepening/extension of the mine in the eastern
part of quarry where dense forest exists and part of the reserves is of indicated
type.

If the decision for further extension of the mine is taken before closure of the
proposed quarry, approval for final mine closure plan may be deferred as mining
activities shall continue beyond present dip side limits. In the event of no further
extension beyond the proposed mine limits, mine closure plan becomes
necessary and MOEF also desires the submission of such plan five years in
advance of closure.
18.4 STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVEMENT

Various agencies effected due to mine closure need to be identified and they may
be as follows:
The Company : Employees, Management and agencies.
The Community : Local business and service providers, landholders,
neighbors and nearby
: Residents, local government, NGOs and community
groups
The State : the state Government, the Central Government and
concerned Government agencies.
There is need of regular consultations between the agencies to evolve the needs
of the agencies and their involvement in the process.
18.5 TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Closure planning is a whole-of-life exercise that begins with the commencement

of mining operation and continues till post closure. The dynamic nature of closure
planning requires regular and critical review to reflect changing circumstances as
a result of any operational change, new regulation, new technology and remain
flexible enough to cope with unexpected events.
18.5.1 MANAGEMENT OF FIRE

At the end of the mining activities, exposed coal surfaces will be covered with
waste material to prevent spontaneous heating. Partially filled void at the end of
final working in the western part of the quarry will be under the natural lagoon
formed at final void of the quarry.

18.5.2 MANAGEMENT OF PIT SLOPES AND WASTE DUMPS
The exposed ends of the coal seams and OB will be left with a safe slope to avoid
slope failure and collapse of benches. Similarly, at the end of mining operation,
safe terminal slope will be provided to avoid pit failure.
The spoil will be stacked in the external and internal dump space at the natural
angle of repose to avoid the sliding of OB bench. OB dump will be terraced at
intervals of 30m height, so that overall slope does not exceed 280 from the
horizontal.
18.5.3 MANAGEMENT OF HYDROLOGY AND HYDRO-GEOLOGY

In order to identify potential impact necessary hydro-geological studies into post-
mining groundwater recharge has to be done. The final void of the mine can be
proposed as a water resource to be utilized for aquaculture. Keeping in view the
hard rock structure, the ground stability in the periphery of the mine boundary is
not likely to be disturbed. This will also keep open the option of further deepening
even after exhausting reserves upto proposed PR limits.
18.5.4 DECOMMISSIONING OF INFRASTRUTURES

Prior to the surface demolition/restoration, a surface audit should be undertaken
on all surface structures, spoil heaps, lagoons, etc. to access whether there are
any hazardous materials that could cause problems viz; explosives, chemicals
etc. A list of surface assets should be prepared and made available to potential
purchasers, prospective purchasers could be invited and asked to submit sealed
bids, this could ensure that the sale of assets give better financial gain. As a
detailed component of the Closure Plan, a Decommissioning Plan is to be
developed towards the final stages preferably 5 years prior to tentative closure of
mine. Once established, it may be updated annually.
18.5.5 FENCING AROUND MINED OUT AREAS

Permanent fencing should be built around final earth edge of the quarry to
prevent accidental entry of human and animals into the mine void or falling into
the lagoon.

18.6 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
18.6.1 MANAGEMENT OF FINAL VOIDS

The final voids of the quarry will form a natural reservoir of water which may be
utilized for agriculture or domestic consumption. Alternatively, by landscape
planning and green beautification this artificial lagoon can be transformed into a
picturesque picnic spot. With partial filling at the bottom of the void ( to restrict the
depth of water up to 30m) the water filled final void can be utilized for pisiculture.
18.6.2 RECLAMATION AND VEGITATION

The voids of the quarry will be back filled to the maximum extent till the end of
quarry operation. Biological reclamation of both external and internal OB dump
will be carried out during the life of the. It is to be ensured that in the final land use
plan, all forest land acquired for the project is afforested and land should be
suitable for vegetation.
18.6.3 MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGE

The pre-mining and post mining scenario on the hydro-geological recharge
system would be studied and action plan would be prepared accordingly.
18.6.4 ACCEPTABLE SURFACE AND GROUND WATER FLOWS

In the final closure plan of the mine, wherever the mine water is likely to flow out
to surface and meet the surface water sources; the quality of water from such
mines would be assessed and flow pattern designed in the final plan.
18.6.5 ALTERNATIVE USE OF LAND

After mining the land may be made fit for agriculture with creation of irrigation
facilities. Alternatively, vegetation and afforestation may be planned as the final
land use.
18.7 SOCIAL ASPECT

18.7.1 RE-DEPLOYMENT OF WORK FORCE
Near the end of the mine life, manpower starts getting reduced. The reduction of
manpower could be done as per the following options:
i) Natural retirement

ii) Implementation of VRS schemes for age groups of + 50 years
iii) Retraining and redeployment of younger groups.
iv) Transfer of experienced middle aged groups to other projects.
18.7.2 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES

The community facilities developed during the mine life like educational facilities,
health facilities etc. would be continued even after the mine closure. The final
closure plan will envisage interaction of mining company with the State or local
bodies for running these facilities.
18.7.3 CHANNELISATION OF AVAILABLE WATER

If the mine is having sufficient water and if on closure, the mine water flows into
the surface water courses, channelizing this water for surrounding community for
their irrigational/domestic uses may be taken up. This can be planned by
providing structures involving one time costing
18.7.4 EMANCIPATION FROM PAPS

The project affected persons(PAPs) are provided many civic facilities included in
their rehabilitation colonies. A trustee from the PAPs/Peoples Co-operative is to
be formed for taking over the civic facilities. The financial aspect for running these
facilities should be discussed with people, district authorities managing the
facilities even after closure of mine.
18.8 FINANCIAL ASPECT

18.8.1 COST OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
There is a high degree of uncertainty regarding specific constraints and
circumstances of closure. Therefore, it is necessary that certain assumptions are
made on which closure management plan can be developed. Many activities are
to be undertaken after the closure of the mine which involves expenditure. The
expenditure of those activities, done during mine life are met through the revenue
of the mine. However, some activities are to be addressed only after completion
of coal mining and therefore funds for meeting such expenses have been
envisaged in this report. Closure cost may be reviewed under the changing
circumstances and new legislative requirements.

18.8.2 COST OF ORGANIZATION FOR EXECUTING THE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
An organization consisting of persons of different disciplines will be required to
undertake and implement the closure activities.
18.8.3 COST OF POST PROJECT MONITORING

After the closure activities have been implemented, a small team consisting of 2-3
technical people may be required to oversee the efficacy of the closure activities,
which will be required for 4-5 years after the mine closure activities have been
implemented. Cost for these activities will be met from the fund deposited in
Escrow account described below.
18.8.4 BOND/INSURANCE FOR CLOSURE COST

As per the guide line of MOC, estimated closure cost for Simlong OCP works out
to Rs. 38.69 crores (@ Rs.6.00 lakh per Ha. for 337.74 Ha.). Accordingly, annual
closure cost is Rs. 1.55 crores which will be deposited throughout the mine life, in
an Escrow account to be opened with any scheduled bank at a rate compounded
5% annually. Provision of the above expenditure has been envisaged in this PR.

CHAPTER-19
MANPOWER, PRODUCTIVITY AND TRAINING
19.1 GENERAL.
For the rated capacity of 2.0 MTY of coal, the total manpower requirement for
Simlong Opencast project has been estimated as 742 and 694 under
departmental option for shovel-dumper method of working and coal winning by
surface miner respectively. In outsourcing option the estimated requirement of
departmental manpower is 254 and 196 for shovel-dumper method of working
and coal winning by surface miner respectively.The break-up of manpower for
both the options are given below:
Break-up of total manpower requirement

SL. Particulars Peak Strength(nos)
No
Shovel-Dumper Option Surface Miner Option
Dept. Outsourcing Dept. Outsourcing
I Operation
IA Coal 77 86
IB OB 233 233
IC Common 50 23 47 19
Sub. Total (I) 360 23 366 19
II HEMM Maintenance 64 - 64 -
III CHP & Despatch 62 62 8 8
IV Common Manpower
IV A Excavation supervision 24 5 24 5
IV B E& M supervision 10 7 10 7
IV C E & M Maintenance, W/S, colony. 28 20 28 20
IV D Other operations 9 0 9 0
IV E Planning office 3 2 3 2
IV F Transport 27 19 27 19
IV G Mining Safety, Despatches & 48 36 48 36
Quality control
IV H Training center 5 5 5 5
IV I Project office 10 7 10 7
IV J Finance & Accounts 14 9 14 9
IV K Watch & Ward 12 10 12 10
IV L Personnel welfare 6 4 6 4
IV M Stores 10 6 10 6
IV N Civil & Town Administration 8 5 8 5
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IV O Medical & Sanitation 8 7 8 7
IV P Water supply 8 8 8 8
IV Q Survey 12 10 12 10
IV R Communication 6 6 6 6
Sub Total (IV) 248 166 248 166
V Environment 8 3 8 3
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV+V) 742 254 694 196
The CMPDI norm of manpower calculation has been used for arriving at the
manpower requirement in respect of HEMM operation and maintenance for 330
days of annual working. The year-wise manpower requirement is given in
Appendix – B. Scale/Grade/Category wise manpower strength are given in
Appendix – B.1. Services for security, canteen, rest house, colony maintenance,
biological reclamation and sanitation are proposed to be outsourced. Financial
provisions for these have been made.
19.2 Existing manpower

Existing strength of manpower in the OCP is 53, which includes 33 time rated
employees, 17 monthly rated employees and 3 executives. 233 employments
are envisaged to be given against 466.25 acres of tenancy land required to be
acquired for the proposed project. Considering the number of retirement and
gradual process of land acquisition, the land losers can be absorbed in the
project.
19.3 PRODUCTIVITY
At the targeted production capacity of 2.0 MTY of coal with total manpower of
742 the OMS of Simlong Opencast project works out to 10.75 under
departmental option for shovel-dumper method of operation. In outsourcing
option, the required strength of departmental manpower being reduced to 254,
the OMS works out to 33.97.
For coal winning by Surface Miner, the required strength of manpower under
departmental and outsourcing option are 694 and 196 respectively. And the
corresponding OMS under the two option works out to 11.53 and 45.91
respectively.

19.4 SERVICES PROPOSED TO BE OUTSOURCED
The following services have been proposed to be outsourced for improved
efficiency in daily operations. For each service to be outsourced, suitable funds
have been provided. The services proposed to be outsourced are:
a. Security services
b. Canteen services
c. Rest house services
d. Colony maintenance services
e. Biological reclamation services
f. Sweepers
Considering the provisions for outsourcing, manpower in the project have been
proposed.
19.4 TRAINING
For efficient, effective and safe operation of the mine, a comprehensive and
meticulous training programme for all levels of employees is imperative. The
training would be
i) On the job
ii) In the training centers of nearby opencast mines
iii) Conducted by the external agencies, including the equipment
manufacturers.
The module should cover overall training in respect of the following:

 Management and supervision
 Operation and maintenance of HEMM
 Automation
In order to achieve higher productivity in mining operations, various tools of
automation has been proposed. To successfully implement and use the
envisaged level of automation, proper training in each aspect of automation is
strongly recommended. It is also proposed that suitable time bound up-
gradation of hardware and software along with annual maintenance contracts,
training contracts, periodic exposure to technical enhancement will be provided.
A suitable feedback evaluation system is proposed to evaluate the efficiency of
the automation proposed and its modification if required.

Project report Simlong OCP CMPDI, RI-1
CHAPTER – 20
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
20.1 INTRODUCTION
The proposed Simlong OCP is located in an isolated area, hence, this project
has to be provided with all infrastructural facilities independently in order to
ensure its proper development. The two main phases in project construction
would be pre and post sanction activities.
20.2 PRE AND POST SANCTION ACTIVITIES BEFORE STARTING

EXCAVATION
Pre Sanction Activities
1. Preparation and sanction of advance action proposal and its implementation.
2. Detailed surveying of the area to locate various infrastructural facilities.
3. Dialogue with State Government and other appropriate authorities to

expedite land acquisition.
4. Preparation and submission of EMP.
5. Soil investigation for construction work.
6. Design for colony.
Post sanction activities before starting excavation
1. Preparation of budgetary estimates for construction of various infrastructural

facilities like CHP, Workshop, Colony, Approach Road, etc.
2. Posting of core management group.
3. Acquisition of required land. A time bound land acquisition program should

be made and due care should be taken for acquisition of forest land.
4. Procurement of HEMM / other equipment.
5. Creating facilities for erection and commission of P&M and temporary power
supply.

6. The cost of road diversion and the cost of haul road have been taken in
appendix A.8.1.
7. Starting construction of CHP, Sub-station, workshop, office, garage, stores,

etc.
8. Starting construction of colony.
9. Selection, recruitment and training of manpower for the project as per

manpower budget.
10. Construction of flood protection embankment.
11. Phasewise rehabilitation of 4 no. of villages. The cost of rehabilitation and

resettlement has been given in appendix A.1.
The detailed cost on development activities are given in appendices A.1,A.8,

A.8.1, A.8.2 & A.8.3.
20.3 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AFTER STARTING EXCAVATION

1. Completing construction of all infrastructural facilities like CHP, Workshop,
Office, stores, etc.
2. Permanent power supply arrangement. After commissioning of H.T power

line at the adjoining Chuperbhita OCP, electric supply line is proposed to be
drawn from there.
3. Procurement of rest of the HEMM and other plant and machineries.
20.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE
The zero date of project implementation is the date of obtaining competent

approval for the project.
The proposed implementation schedule, vide figure no. 20.1 has been
developed considering two years of constructions (viz C1 & C2).
Some activities as envisaged during pre-construction stage are
Processing for land acquisition
EMP approval
Survey design and tendering for service building.
Design and tendering for OH line, substation, workshop, CHP etc.
preparation of technical papers and Tender document for HEMM procurement.
It is envisaged that the land required for initial mining activities and
infrastructure development will be acquired by the end of the year 1.
20.4.1 CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

For Simlong OCP, five years of construction (year1 to year5) has been
considered. During the construction period, most of the basic infrastructure
facilities like CHP, development activities, service buildings, water supply
arrangement, power supply arrangement etc. required for implementing the
project will be completed.
It has been envisaged that coal will be transported to Kumarpur MGR (of NTPC)
siding at a distance of 46Km by contractual trucks. Estimated fund for widening
and strengthening of this coal transportation route is shown in appendix-A.8.1.
However, part of this road passes through the both proposed simlong OCP and
the adjoining Chuperbhita OCP (proposed), and needs to be diverted. Cost of
diversion of the road has been already taken into account in the financial
provision of Chuperbhita OCP which has been submitted for competent
approval.
20.4.2 PRODUCTION BUILD-UP PERIOD

For Simlong OCP, three years of production build-up period (year 3 to year 5)
has been considered. Procurement & commissioning of HEMM is envisaged to
commence from 2nd quarter of year 2 and it is envisaged that first set of
equipment will be ready in the first quarter of year 3, so that mining activity shall
commence in the year 3. It is envisaged that coal production shall start from the
year 3 and target production of 2.0 Mt shall be achieved during the 5th year of
mine operation.

PROJECT SCHEDULE
ZERO DATE
Figure - 20.1
Sl.No. Year Advance Action C1 C2 P1 P2 P3 P4
Months from Zero Date 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
1.0 Sanction of the Project
2.0 Land Acquisition
3.0 Infrastructure Development
3.1 Power supply arrangements
Survey,Tendering & Award
OH line & Sub-station
3.2 Workshop,Stores etc.
Design, Tendering & Award
Construction
3.3 Service & Residential buildings.
Survey, Design & Tendering
Construction
3.4 Coal Handling Arrangments
Design, Tendering & Award
Construction
4.0 Procurement of HEMM/other equipment
4.1 Technical Specifications & Tendering.
4.2 Scrutiny for HEMM procurement & Award of Work.
4.3 Supply, Erection & Commissioning of HEMM
2.00 2.80 5.60 5.80

4.0 OB removal (Mcum)
0.50 1.00 2.00 2.00

5.0 Coal production (Mt)

CHAPTER-21
FINANCIAL EVALUATION
21.1 GENERAL
Simlong OCP is a very small running mine. Earlier a “ Revised Feasibility Report
For Simlong Opencast Project “ was prepared by CMPDI with a targeted
production of 0.10 Mty and a capital investment of Rs. 310.27 lakh The existing
capital investment in Simlong OCP till 31.03.10 is Rs.188.73 lakh. The present
proposal is for the targeted production of 2.0 Mty (1.50 Mty after 11th year) with
an average stripping ratio of 3.55. To achieve this, two options viz. departmental
and outsourcing option has been examined. In both the options, two variants,
one with shovel/Dumper combination and the other with surface miner have also
been examined. The basic parameters considered for estimating the financial
indices are tabulated below:
Particulars Unit Departmental option Outsourcing option

Shovel/Dumper Surface Shovel/Dumper Surface
combination miner combination miner
Peak production- Mte. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Coal
Peak production- Mm3 7.40 7.40 7.40 7.40
OB
Manpower No. 742 694 254 196
Grade of Coal “F”
Basis of Estimating CMPDI Price list published in Dec,2009 and escalation
Capital investment upto Feb,2011
Civil cost index 2355
Departmental Option:
PR to exploit Simlong OCP has been planned with shovel/Dumper combination
as well as deployment of Surface-miner for coal winning.
The basic parameters considered for estimating the financial indices are
tabulated below:
21.2 Capital Investment.

Existing Capital and additional capital with phasing:-
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The detail head-wise capital investment is presented in Appendix-A. Existing
capital investment upto 31.03.10 is 1.89 crores
Basis of price of P&M, Civil works & hiring rate:-

Basis of P&M price is CMPDI price list published in Dec’09 and escalation upto
Feb,11. Civil works are based at an index of 2355. An outsourcing option has
also been examined and presented at the end of this chapter.
Foreign Capital:- There is no foreign capital involved.
Additional Capital up to target year, capital investment beyond target year etc.
presented below;-
Variant-1 Variant-2
Existing Capital Rs in Crore 1.89 1.89
Additional Capital Rs in Crore 457.67 428.46
Total Capital (Crore) Rs in Crore 459.56 430.35
Capital requirement up to target year Rs in Crore 402.91 373.67
Specific investment Rs/te 2297.80 2151.74
Specific investment(P&M) Rs/te 1681.91 1544.58
21.3 OPENING OF REVENUE ACCOUNT:

Mine is an existing mine ,hence no revenue expenses has been capitalized.
21.4 REPLACEMENT CAPITAL

Yearwise replacement capital requirement is shown below:-
( in Lakhs)
Replacement Capital
Year Variant-1 Variant-2
1
0 0
2
0 0
3
0 0
4
0 0
5
0 0
6
6 0
7
0 19
8
7 10
9
14 263
10
2225 1553
11
1165 916
12
5025 4898
13
3818 4656
14
7000 6824
15
1327 1576
16
1221 1476
17
2198 1742
18
2037 1334
19
1804 1574
20
1135 647
21
6700 5908
22
4174 4368
23
7030 7482
24
3287 2374
25
4527 4042
Resdual Value
-19729 -17816
21.5 SOURCES OF FINANCE.

Funding will be from internal resources and Cost of Funding has not been
considered while calculating the financial indices.
21.6 COST OF PRODUCTION

a. Salaries and wages cost:- Statement showing annual wages cost is given in
Appendix B.1.. Manpower against Guest house,Security and cleaning has not
been provided. These will be outsourced, and an LS cost has been provided
under Misc cost
Variant-1 Variant -2
Wages per te(`) 225.69 209.62
% of wages to total cost 17.89% 17.60

b. Stores Cost :- Stores cost has been calculated taking into account provision
for repair & maintenance ,POL, Explosive, etc . The details of the stores cost
are presented below:
Variant-1 Variant-2
Particulars Rs. per te Rs. per te
Diesel 306.75 293.68
Lubrication 91.23 87.47
Repair & maintenance 71.03 68.90
Other P&M stores 7.20 3.94
Explosives 42.59 37.09
Misc stores including Dumper tyre & Tubes 23.06 21.39
Total 541.87 512.47
Specific consumption (litres/te) 7.65 7.32
c. Power Cost: The average power cost per te works out to Rs 22.79 and 13.84
per te for the two options respectively.
d. Misc. Expenditure:- Misc. expenditure includes TA/DA printing &

Stationery,Workshop debit,Civil repairs, 5% of sales value as coal
deterioration contingency etc.
e. Administrative exp of Rs 121.16 per te is considered.
f. Interest on working capital @ 14.5% on four months cash revenue
expenditure has been considered.
h. Depreciation: - Straight line method of depreciation has been adopted.
Depreciation per te works out to Rs 223.96 and Rs.212.86 for shovel-dumper
and surface-miner options respectively.
i. EMP cost of Rs 12.62 per te and Rs 12.58 per te (respectively for the two
options respectively) have been considered which includes mine closure
cost.
j) Total cost of production per te works out to Rs 1261.30 and Rs.1191.20 at
100% capacity utilization for variant-1 and variant-2 respectively. Salient
financial indices presented below.
variant-1 (shovel-dumper) variant-2 (Surface miner)

At100% At 85% At100% At 85%
Cost per te 1261.30 1395.55 1191.20 1317.88
Selling price per te 887.50 887.50 887.50 887.50
Profit/loss/te (-)373.80 (-)508.05 (-)303.70 (-)430.38

IRR (-) (-) (-) (-)
Desired selling 1337.83 1491.01 1253.34 1396.69

price at 12% IRR
Selling Price:-
Grade “F”
Basic Price (Annexure-V) 870.00
Coal deterioration @5% of value 43.50
Add for sizing upto -100mm 61.00
Total in Rs per te 887.50
21.7 PROFITABILITY (PROFIT/LOSS)
Profitability (profit/loss) :- The project makes loss per te at 100% works out to Rs
373.80 and Rs.303.70 for the two options respectively. And as such the
departmental option is not financially viable.

In this option it has been proposed that all the excavation and transportation upto
the CHP will be outsourced. Blasting material, Coal handling arrangement,
Accommodation, site office, Electricity etc will be done/arranged departmentally.
The major indices are as below :
Variant-1 Variant-2
Investment Rs in Crores 117.23 90.40
Manpower No 254 196
Cost of production Rs/te 604.50 545.86
Selling Price Rs/te 887.50 887.50
Profit/loss Rs/te (+) 283.00 (+)341.64
IRR % 47.64 62.85
Cost of outsourcing (coal winning & transportation and OB Removal) works out
to Rs. 310.63 per te. and Rs.290.95 for the shovel-dumper option and surface-
miner option respectively. These estimate is based on the rates of outsourcing
job awarded (given below)in ECL. However these rates are considered for

planning purposes only and have no relation to the actual tendering process that
may follow.
Outsourcing rates :-
Carriage Rate Remarks Remarks
Lead
Coal 0-1 km Rs 52.30 per te Excluding Awarded rate for
Explosive Simlong OC
Cost Patch
Hard OB 0-1 km Rs 53.30 per Excluding - DO-
m3 Explosive
Cost
Soft OB 0-1 km Rs 29.30 per - DO-
m3
Rehandling 0-1 km Rs 22.00 per Damalia western
m3 Extn
Coal with 5-6 km Rs 53.30 Sonepur Bazari
Surface OC Patch
Miner
Lead distances considered are given below:

COAL OB REHANDLING
Year Lead (KM) Year Lead (KM) Year Lead (KM)
P1 - P2 1-2 P1-P6 2-3 P12-P19 2-3
P3-P7 2-3 P7-P12 1-2 P20-24 2-3

P8-P12 3-4 P13-P18 2-3
P13- P15 1-2 P19-24 1-2
P16-24 2-3
Transportation rate has been adjusted taking the transportation rates from “
Schedule of rates for Transportation of Coal /Sand effective from 01/04/2009 to
31/03/2011” issued by CGM( CMC) cell of ECL.
However these rates are considered for planning purposes only and have no
relation to the actual tendering process that may follow.
Different appendices viz. cost sheet, cashflow statement , sensitivity statements
etc are presented in the report.
Outsourcing option is financially viable.

CHAPTER – 22
OUTSOURCING OPTION
22.1 INTRODUCTION
This PR incorporates a study on outsourcing option. The outsourcing option

envisages total excavation job to be done contractually. In this option, except
coal production, OB removal, pumping of mine water and Physical reclamation
all other activities shall remain under departmental responsibility. Even, those
outsourced jobs will be overseen by departmental personnel.
22.2 SCOPE OF WORK PROPOSED TO BE OUTSOURCED

Total quantity of coal and corresponding volume of OB will be mined by
outsourcing means. Outsourced agency will procure its own equipments;
operate and maintain the same with its own manpower. Necessary
infrastructure required for operation and maintenance of the equipment owned
by the agency will have to be built by itself. ECL authority should however,
provide the suitable land space for the purpose.
Precisely, the job of outsourcing party will be limited to winning coal, unloading it
to crusher mouth and removing the specified OB for dumping. The outsourcing
agency will have to maintain the haul-roads and arrange for dust suppression
within the mine and surroundings.
Back-filling of in-pit voids and grading of the final dump to proper slope will the
responsibility of outsourcing agency.
The outsourcing agency will operate with its own resources. If the party utilizes
any resources owned ECL, the agency has to reimbursed in actual, except the
rent for land space which will be provided free of cost.
Apart from the excavation job, the following services are also proposed to be
outsourced separately.
i) Security services,
ii) Canteen services,
iii) Rest house services,
iv) Biological reclamation services
v) Sweeping and cleaning.
22.3 SCOPE OF WORK PROPOSED TO BE DONE DEPARTMENTALLY
CHP, required to handle 2.00 Mty of coal including primary and secondary
crushing is proposed to be installed, operated and maintained by departmental
means.
Land acquisition, village rehabilitation and environment related subjects will also
be under departmental responsibility.
Lighting arrangement in and around the quarry be done departmentally.

Building up of infrastructures, like roads, bridges, service buildings, power-
supply arrangement, water supply arrangement will be done by project authority.
The process of obtaining statutory permission for explosives and supplying the
same to the outsourcing agency will be under departmental responsibility.
22.4 ANNUAL WORK LOAD FOR EXTERNAL AGENCY
In this option total excavation job have been envisaged to be outsourced. The
annual quantity of coal to produce and volume of OB to remove has been
shown in table no. 8.2 at Chapter-8.
Different lead distances for both coal and OB during different period of mine life
are shown in table no. 22.1.
Lead Distances & Quantity Of Materials Table no. 22.1

WASTE
Year Of Prdn. Lead For Coal (Km) Quantity (Mt.)
P1 to P6 2–3 29.00
P7 to P12 1- 2 39.90
P13 to P18 2–3 34.60
P19 to P24 1-2 34.30
Total 137.80

COAL
Year Of Prdn. Lead For Waste (Km) Volume (M.cum)

P1 - P2 1-2 1.50
P3 - P7 2-3 10.00
P8 -P12 3-4 9.10
P13 - P15 1 -2 4.5
P16 - P24 2-3 13.30
Total 38.80
REHANDLING
YEAR Lead For Re-handl. (Km) Volume (M.cum)
P12 to P19 2–3 18.00
Total 18.00
22.5 OUTSOURCING RATES
For the purpose of financial estimation, the rates considered towards

excavation/transportation of OB and winning/extraction & transportation of coal
by outsourcing agency are awarded rates in ECL. Outsourcing rates considered
for evaluation of this option have been given in chapter-21.
22.6 SAFETY ASPECTS FOR OUTSOURCING OF HEMM
Outsourcing agency will be responsible for maintenance and operation of its

HEMM. However, departmental engineers and foreman will make regular and
periodic check on the working condition of the HEMMs. Any deficiencies found
during the checking will be pointed out for rectification by outsourcing agency.
Operators of HEMM, employed by the outsourcing agency will be given periodic
training at the departmental training centre for development of skill. They will be
imparted training on safe operation of HEMM and various safety aspects of
opencast mining. Departmental supervisors shall also keep watch on condition
of haul roads, dumps and mine faces to suggest remedial measures (if any) for
avoidance of accidents.

22.7 PROJECT ECONOMICS
Total additional capital investment under outsourcing option is estimated to be

Rs.117.23 cores and Rs. 90.40 cores for coal winning by shovel-dumper
method and surface miner respectively. The cost of production works out to
Rs.604.50 per te and Rs.545.86 per te for the two variants respectively. The
selling price being Rs.887.50 per te, profit per te. of coal in this option works out
to Rs. 283.00 and Rs. 341.64 for shovel-dumper method and surface miner
respectively.
At 100% capacity, IRR comes out to be 43.80 % and 62.85% respectively for
the two variants. And specific investment works out to Rs.595.59 and
Rs.461.41per tonne for the two variants respectively.

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X
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WEST PART 0 X 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
RL 109.97
RCH-110
RCH-118
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44
RL 105.80 X X
RL 113.15
RCH-97
RL 110.29
11
0
RCH-111 X
N 213600 RCH-83
RL 110.40
RL 113.87
X
RCH-99
1:5
RCH-109
RCH-7
10
0 RL 137.93
X
RL 115.65 X F1
SE
RL 127.37
EAST PART
AM
RCH-85
R-V
D1 70
50 D
D 20
0
D
RL 116.08 80
RCH-40
1:4
RCH-40A
90
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8
RCH-148
RL 116.98
TH.1.50 RL 153.42
GRADE-F
GRADE-G
1:5
70
N 213200
RCH-139
RL 109.39 RCH-9
RL 123.25
80
E -G GE
RCH-39 RCH-146
AD -F OL
RCH-106 GR DE OG
RA
RL 106.24 RL 172.86
1:4
90 G IC
RL 141.04
AL
BL
P
OC
I
V
4
K
V
RCH-10 4
DA
M
10
0 BO
RO
NA RL 122.31 UN
LA
D
DA
RCH-90 20
0
RY
D
RL 127.83 RCH-11
70
RCH-117
V
RL 134.72 4
RCH-138
V
N 212800 4
RL 146.26
80
RL 120.73
60
RCH-93
90
1:5
50
RL 126.56 RCH-87 D1
50
D
E-F
RL 125.54
E-E
AD
AD
GR
10
RCH-137
GR
V
4
V
RL 109.77 4
G RCH-94
LIN
TT ND
SE PO
RL 112.42
RCH-175
RL 161.38
TH.049
V
4
N 212400 RCH-95
V
4
RL 116.55
RCH-82
RL 138.09
RCH-102 SIMLON
G SOUT
RL 111.67
H EAST
EXTENS
ION BL
OCK
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 7

RCH-86
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM - V
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 6 7
N 214800
E
1 ISOGRAD LINE
F
F1
X 2 COAL OVERBURDEN LINE (COMPOSITE)
RCH-161 1:5
X
RL 99.64 X
X
X
X X
D D 150 D
X X
X
5 FLOOR CONTOUR
X 80
25
X X
N 214400 6 ISOCHORE LINE 16
V
16
V
X
X
P
ER
X
X
I
IV
X
IR
RCH-115
X
AN
RCH-98
X
8 RIVER / NALA
RL 106.57
w
X RL 103.83
M
30
TH.1.09 D
10
0
GU
RCH-80 D X
X
RL 99.63
F
9 FAULT. X X X
RCH-112 1:5 X X F
RL 104.75
X
X
RCH-79 1:4
N 214000 RCH-113 X X RCH-105
RL 105.65
RL 106.78 RL 108.60
TH.1.23
X
X
D 10

0D
X
RCH-81 G 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
X
RA
G
RL 109.97
RA DE X
1:5 DE -G
1:4
-F X
X
RCH-110
RCH-118 WEST PART X
D150
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44 X
TH.1.05 30
RL 105.80
D
w w 35 X
RL 113.15
RCH-97
40 X
w 45 (-)1
1:5 0
RL 110.29 X
50 w (-)5
X
55
X
RCH-111 60 X
N 213600 RCH-83 65 X
RL 110.40
w X
70
RL 113.87
X
75
X
RCH-99
1:5
80
RCH-109 X
w
RCH-7 85 RL 137.93
D200D
RL 115.65 X X
90 F1
TH.0.76
RL 127.37
RCH-85
95 EAST PART
w 0
RL 116.08 5
RCH-40
RCH-40A 10
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8 15

RCH-148
RL 116.98 20
TH.1.50 RL 153.42
25
TH.0.89
2m F2
w 30
w 35
N 213200 X
1:2
RCH-139 40
X
w
1:3 45
RL 109.39 F2 RCH-9
50
1:4
RL 123.25
RCH-39 RCH-146
RCH-106 55
RL 106.24 RL 172.86
RL 141.04
60 TH.0.48
TH.0.74 65
0
D 70
RCH-10 10 5
DA 0
D w
M
75
RO 10
RL 122.31
NA 80
LA
15
TH.1.24
RCH-90 85
20
D1
RL 127.83 RCH-11 90 50 w
G
1:4
D
RA
25
D RCH-117
RL 134.72
RCH-138 E-F
N 212800 95
30
TH.1.45 RL 146.26
RL 120.73 10
0
35
10 1:5 TH.0.99
5
40
RCH-93
45
RL 126.56
50
RCH-87
X w
F3 X
55
RL 125.54
X
60
X
RCH-137
65
X 70
RL 109.77 X
G RCH-94 X
LIN
TT ND
SE PO X
RL 112.42 w RCH-175
X
RL 161.38
1:5
D2 TH.049
X 00
D TH.1.09
N 212400 RCH-95 X
(-)1
RL 116.55 X w (-)5 0
RCH-82 X
(-)1
X
5
RL 138.09 X
X
X
X
X
RCH-102 SIMLON F3
G SOUT
RL 111.67
H EAST
EXTENS
ION BL
OC K
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 8

RCH-86
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM III TOP
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 6 8
N 214800
PROPOSED CHU E
RCH-161 PERBHITA OCP 1 ISOGRAD LINE
F
PR
OP
RL 99.64
OS 2 COAL OVERBURDEN LINE (COMPOSITE)
1:5
ED
PIT
LIM
IT
D D 150 D
5 FLOOR CONTOUR
N 214400 80
6 ISOCHORE LINE 16
V
ER
16
V
IV
P
IR
I
RCH-115
AN
RCH-98
RL 106.57 RL 103.83
F1
M
X
8 RIVER / NALA
GU
RCH-80
D X
RL 99.63
RCH-112 D
20
0
D
X
RL 104.75
F
1:5 X 9 FAULT. X X X
LIN
D
F
E O
RCH-79 X
N 214000 RCH-113 RCH-105
X F1
F
RL 105.65
RL 106.78 RL 108.60
SEA
D
M

DE
RCH-81 WEST PART

VEL
RL 109.97
LIN
1:5 E LOCAL SITE CONDITION AND ACTUAL ESTIMATION.
O
OF
PM
RCH-110 SE
E
RCH-118 AM
NT
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44 DE
RL 105.80 V EL
RCH-97
RL 113.15
D OP
ME
NT
RL 110.29
1:5 D
RCH-111 15
0
D
N 213600 RCH-83
RL 110.40
RL 113.87
GR
1:5
AD
E-E
GR
RCH-99
A
RCH-109 D
DE
-F
RCH-7 RL 137.93
RL 115.65
D 20
RL 127.37
1:5 (-)5
0D
D 10 D
0D
RCH-85 90 D
1:5
0
5
95
10
RL 116.08 100
15
D
RCH-40
RCH-40A EAST PART
20
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8
25
D
GR
RCH-148
30
AD
D
35
10
RL 116.98
E-E
GR
40
0D
TH.1.50 RL 153.42
AD
45
E-F
F2 D
50
1:4
1:4 55
10
5
60
N 213200
X
2m
D
65
RCH-139
X
70
F2 D
X
75
1:4
RL 109.39 RCH-9
80
RL 123.25
GE
85
RCH-39 RCH-146
90
OL
95
RCH-106 RL 172.86
RL 106.24
OG
10
0
RL 141.04
IC
1:3
AL
D
BL
D
10 OC
1:2
RCH-10 0
D
DA
M K
RO
NA RL 122.31
BO
LA UN
RCH-90 D 1:4
D
15 DA
0
D RY
(-)1
RL 127.83 RCH-11
(-)5
0
RCH-117
(-)1
RL 134.72
10
5
RCH-138
15
5
N 212800
RL 146.26
20
25
RL 120.73
95
30
1:3
35
D
10
0D
RCH-93
10
40
0
10
45
50
90
5
55
80
RL 126.56
60
RCH-87
X 65 D D
85
70
X
F3 RL 125.54
75
X
RCH-137 D 20
0D
(-)2
0
RL 109.77 X
G RCH-94
LIN 1:5
TT ND X
SE PO
RL 112.42
RCH-175
X RL 161.38
TH.049
D
N 212400 RCH-95 X
RL 116.55
RCH-82
X
(-)2
5
RL 138.09 X
X
X F3
X
RCH-102 SIMLON
G SOUTH
RL 111.67
EAST EX
TENSIO
N BLOC
K
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 9

RCH-86
P.R. FOR SIMLONG OCP ( 2 MTY)
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM III BOTTOM
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 6 9
N 214800
PROPOSED CHUPERBH 1 PROP. SURFACE

ITA OCP EDGE OF QUARRY
RCH-161
E
2 ISOGRAD LINE
RL 99.64 F
3 COAL OVERBURDEN 1:5
4 WORKABLE LIMIT
5 DEPTHLINE OF
SEAM I FLOOR D D 150 D
N 214400
6 FLOOR CONTOUR 80
R
VE
7 ISOCHORE LINE 16
RI
V
16
V
NI
RCH-115
RCH-98
P
8 INDICATED &
MA
RL 106.57 RL 103.83
I
PROVED LINE
GU
RCH-80
RL 99.63
RCH-112
9 RIVER / NALA
RL 104.75
F
10 FAULT. X X X
F
RCH-79
N 214000 RCH-113 RCH-105
RL 105.65
RL 106.78 RL 108.60

RCH-81
RL 109.97
RCH-110
RCH-118
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44
RL 105.80
RL 113.15
RCH-97

RL 110.29
WEST PART
1 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
RCH-111
N 213600 RCH-83
RL 110.40
3 SEAM FOLIO PLANS
RL 113.87
RCH-99
RCH-109
RCH-7 RL 137.93
RL 115.65
RL 127.37
EAST PART
RCH-85
V
RL 116.08
V
EXISTING QUARRY
RCH-40 +60
V
D 50
RCH-40A
65
V
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8
D 70
V RCH-148 V V
ED
V
V
BIN
V
RL 116.98
75
M (-)2
TH.1.50 CO RL 153.42 5
II
80
AM
V
+40 P (-)2
1:4 SE TO 0
85
II 1:5
V
A M
SE D200D (-)
90
V 15
V
95
N 213200 (-)
2
X 10
F2
4
1:4
2
RCH-139 V
4
G (-)5
X
X V
10
1:4
E
0
F LIN 0
GE
V
RL 109.39 RCH-9 LIT
SP
F2
RL 123.25 5
RCH-39 RCH-146
OL
V
10
1:5
RL 106.24
RCH-106
15
RL 172.86
OG
1:5
RL 141.04
I CA
1:4
20
P
EXISTING QUARRY NO 2
LB
1:3
I
D 4
GRAD
10
V
1:2
GRAD
25
0 4
D 30
LO
V
RCH-10
DA
CK
E-G
E-F
M
35
RO
RL 122.31
NA
40
LA D1
50
BO
45
D
U
1:4
RCH-90
ND
50
RL 127.83 RCH-11
E-G AR
55
GRAD (-)4
E-F RCH-117
Y
60
RL 134.72 0
1:5
RCH-138 GRAD
P
(-)3
D 20
N 212800
GR ADE
SE
5
65
I
RL 146.26
AM
1:3
GR
AD
V
70
V
0D
II
RL 120.73 (-)3
2
75
TO
E-G
0
2
80
1:1
85
-F
(-)2
90
5
RCH-93
95
(-)2
1:3
0
10
10
(-)1
5
RL 126.56 RCH-87
25
D 5
50 X 30 (-)1
D X
11
X 0
0
X
RL 125.54
35
X
X X (-)5
X
P
0
F3
X
RCH-137
I
X
X 5
RL 109.77
X 10
G RCH-94
LIN X
15 1:5
TT ND
SE PO
RL 112.42
X 20
X 1:5 RCH-175
X RL 161.38
TH.049
X
RCH-95 X
(-)5
N 212400
0
X
(-)4
5
RL 116.55 X
RCH-82 X
X
RL 138.09 X
X
X
(-)5
X
X
5
X X X
RCH-102 SIMLON F3
G SOU
RL 111.67
TH EAS
T EXTE
NSION
BLOCK
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 10

RCH-86
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM II TOP
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 7 0
N 214800
1 PROP. SURFACE
F1
PROPOSED CHUPERBHITA OCP EDGE OF QUARRY
RCH-161
RCH-161 X
E
X 2 ISOGRAD LINE
RL 99.64 X F
E
X X 3 COAL OVERBURDEN 1:5
LIN
IER
RR X X
BA
m
4 WORKABLE LIMIT
30
60
X X
35
40
X X
5 DEPTHLINE OF
V
1:5 8
SEAM I FLOOR
V
1:4 D D 150 D
8
25 X X
45
N 214400
1:5
50 X X
6 FLOOR CONTOUR 80
1:5
X X
R
55
GR
VE
X X
60
GR AD
AD E-G X 7 ISOCHORE LINE 16
V
RI
65 E-F X
16
V
V
V X
1:3
8
I
1:4
70 RCH-115 X
P
AN
D X RCH-98
10
75 8
0
D 8 INDICATED &
V
RL 106.57
I
1:3
RL 103.83
X X
PROVED LINE
M
30
V
8
GU
RCH-80 35 X
1:3
1:5 1:4 X
RL 99.63
40
X
X 9 RIVER / NALA
RCH-112
45 1:5 X
RL 104.75
V
V
X F
D
50 X
10 FAULT. X X X
8
50 V
8
D 55 F
V X X
8
RCH-79
8
V
N 214000 60 RCH-113 RCH-105
1:3
V
RL 105.65 8 X
1:4
65 RL 106.78 RL 108.60
1:4
X
X
70
80 75 X 1. ALL DIMENTIONS ARE IN METERS.
X
RCH-81
V
X
1:5 RL 109.97 10 X
1:5 LOCAL SITE CONDITION AND ACTUAL ESTIMATION.
V
10 X
X
RCH-110
GR ADE
X
GR
RCH-118
AD -G
CHB/MA/006 X
WEST PART
E-F
RL 115.44
RL 105.80 X
RL 113.15
RCH-97 X
(-)1 X
RL 110.29 X X
1:3
(-)5
1:5
D1 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
0
5 1
0D
GRAD
X
GRAD
X
RCH-111 D 10
SE
5
0D 2 FLOOR CONTOUR PLANS
X
AM
N 213600 RCH-83 1:4

10
E-G
G
E-F
II
RL 110.40 X
CO
R
1:3
AD
15 3 SEAM FOLIO PLANS

M
R
BIN
RL 113.87 X
E-
AD
85
ED
X
F
20
E-
F1
D200D
G
90 25 RCH-99
1:5
GRADE-F
GRADE-G
1:3
RCH-109
30
RCH-7 35
RL 137.93
RL 115.65
40
RL 127.37
1:5 45
RCH-85 1:5
50
V
(-)3
RL 116.08
QUARRY-1 55 5
RCH-40 +60
1:4
RCH-40A 60
V
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8 V

65
RCH-148 V
V
V V
V
RL 116.98 70 (-)30
TH.1.50 7 RL 153.42
5 (-)25
ED
80 BIN
V
OM (-)20
85 F2 II C T.
X
AM OT (-)15
II B
1:4
90 SE M
N 213200 A
X SE (-)10
V
RCH-139
(-)5
V
X
RL 109.39 RCH-9 0
RCH-39 X RL 123.25
V
5
RCH-146 GE
F2
QUARRY-2
RCH-106 RL 172.86
OL
RL 106.24
RL 141.04
10 OG
15 I CA
EAST PART 20
LB
DA
M
RCH-10
25 LO
RO
NA RL 122.31
30
CK
L A
RCH-90 35
BO
UN
RL 127.83 RCH-11 40
DA
(-)3
RY
SE
RCH-117
5
(-)3
RL 134.72 45
AM
RCH-138 0
(-)2
II
N 212800
TO
5
50
SE
(-)2
RL 146.26
P
AM
0
RL 120.73 65
(-)1
55
II B
5
70
OTT
75 60 (-)1
.
80 0
RCH-93 (-)5
85
90 (-)4
0
RL 126.56 RCH-87
95
0
10 X
0 X
X
5
RL 125.54
X X 10
F3 (-)4
RCH-137 X 5
15
X
RL 109.77
X 20
G RCH-94 (-)5
LIN X
0
TT ND
SE PO
RL 112.42 X RCH-175
(-)5
X RL 161.38 5
TH.049
X
N 212400 RCH-95 X
RL 116.55 X
RCH-82
X
RL 138.09 X
(-)6
X
0
X
X
SIMLON X
X
F3
RCH-102
G SOU
RL 111.67
TH EAS
T EXTE
NSION
BLOCK
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 11

RCH-86
RL 123.56
E 197000
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM II COMB. & BOTT.
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 7 1
N 214800
PROPOSED CHU
F1
PERBHIT A OCP
E
1 ISOGRAD LINE
RCH-161
X F
X
RL 99.64
1:5
X X
PR
LIN
E
GR
O PO
IER A SE 3 WORKABLE LIMIT OF THE SEAM
RR GR DE X
m
BA AD -D 1:5 X D
50 E-E PIT
20 X
LIM 4 DEPTHLINE OF SEAM I FLOOR
X IT D D 150 D
1:5
25 5 FLOOR CONTOUR
N 214400 X X 80
1:4
30
6 ISOCHORE LINE 16
G
ER
V
X
RA
35 X 16
V
G
DE
RA
-E
IV
DE
40 P
-F
IR

I
1:5
1:3 X
45 X
RCH-115
AN
RCH-98
1:3
1:4
50
RL 106.57 RL 103.83
M
D 50 2
V
D X X
55 2 D
1:5
1:3
8 RIVER / NALA
GU
RCH-80 10
V
1:4 0 D
D 50 D
RL 99.63 60 X
RCH-112 1:5
1:3
X
RL 104.75
F
1:4 65 X X
9 FAULT. X
70 F
E-E
D
50
E-F
1:5
AD
D RCH-79 1:4 X
AD
GR
N 214000 RCH-113 RCH-105

X
1:5
GR
RL 105.65 1:4
1:5
RL 106.78 RL 108.60
W
W
X
F
G
W
X 1. ALL DIMENTIONS ARE IN METERS.
1:4 RCH-81
2
2
W
V V X 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
RL 109.97
1:3
W
X LOCAL SITE CONDITION AND ACTUAL ESTIMATION.
RCH-110
RCH-118
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44
RL 105.80
W
RL 113.15
RCH-97
WEST PART
RL 110.29
W
RCH-111
N 213600 RCH-83
RL 110.40
RL 113.87
RCH-99
RCH-109
RCH-7 RL 137.93
RL 115.65
RL 127.37
RCH-85
NT
ME
RL 116.08
OP
RCH-40
EL
RCH-40A
V
DE
RL 102.68 RL 103.05 RCH-8

RCH-148
AM
SE
RL 116.98
OF
TH.1.50 RL 153.42
E
LIN
N 213200
RCH-139
RL 109.39 RCH-9
RL 123.25
EAST PART
RCH-39 RCH-146 GE
OL
RCH-106 OG
RL 106.24 RL 172.86 IC
AL
RL 141.04 BL
OC
K
BO
UN
DA
RY
RCH-10
DA
M
RO
RL 122.31
NA
LA
RCH-90
RL 127.83 RCH-11
RCH-117
RL 134.72
RCH-138
N 212800
RL 146.26
RL 120.73
RCH-93
RL 126.56 RCH-87
RL 125.54
RCH-137
RL 109.77
G RCH-94
LIN
TT ND
SE PO
RL 112.42
RCH-175
RL 161.38
TH.049
N 212400 RCH-95
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RCH-102 SIMLON
G SOUT
RL 111.67
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EXTENS
ION BL
OCK
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N 212000
PLATE No. 12

RCH-86
P.R. FOR SIMLONG OCP ( 2 MTY)
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM - L 2
1:4000
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CMPDI R 1 OCM 0 0 7 1 7 2
N 214800
PROPOSED CHUPERBHITA OCP 1 PROP. SURFACE

F1
EDGE OF QUARRY
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X GRADE-E
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50
55
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12
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12
60
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55
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50
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60
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16
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80
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X X (-)3
0
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G RCH-94 X
LIN (-)2
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SE PO 5
RL 112.42 (-)2 1:5
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RL 161.38
X
TH.049
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X
RL 116.55
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X
RL 138.09
X
X
X
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G SOU
RL 111.67
TH EAS
T EXTEN
SION B
LOCK
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 13

RCH-86
RL 123.56
SEAM FOLIO PLAN OF

E 197000
E 195800
E 196200
E 196600
E 197400
E 197800
E 198200
E 195400
E 198600
E 199000
E 199400
SEAM I
1:4000
N 211600
CMPDI R 1 OCM 0 0 7 1 7 3
N 214800
SE 1 ROAD
TT
L ING
TA
NK PROPOSED CHUPERBHITA OCP
10
2
RCH-161
LE N
10
0
A
RL 99.64
T
EN
+130
SE
M
NK 98
HO
BA
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LD
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96
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N 214400
+160
ND
AR
PRO
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NG
POS 3 PROPOSED BUILDUP
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O
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35
SI
96
AREA
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13 M
IV
NO-1
W
OP
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IL
IR
RA
PR
TO
98
AN
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+165
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M
100
4 PROPOSED EMBANKMENT
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104
102 RL 99.63
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+135
2
RL 104.75 +135
10 106
4
RCH-79 DUMP
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N 214000 RCH-113
PROP. 108
8
5 O.B. DUMP
10
RL 105.65
PRO+165
6
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10
RL 108.60 110
CHP RO
10
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11 08
0
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6
10
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8
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106 124
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10
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106
8
6 SURFACE CONTOUR 188
10
8
0 2
108 11 11 128 5 M. +165
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8 132
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106
RCH-110
136
VILLAGE ROAD RCH-118 110 112
WORK-SHOP
108 CHB/MA/006 140
144 RL 115.44
(-)5
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SCHOOL
110
RL 105.80
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RL 113.15 148 130
132 134 7 FLOOR CONTOUR
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106
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104
30
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8 QUARRY BATTER
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00
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108
104 RCH-83
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5
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110
0
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10
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5
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112 +55
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15
116 RL 127.37
184
CA
10
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NT 186
REHABILITATION 112
5
EE RCH-85 +85
108 N 114 188
100 RL 116.08
RLMAGAZINE
116.08 106
108 (-)5
da
55
.
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RCH-40
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+60
18
ry 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
50
EX 102 +55 0
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65
ING RL 103.05 RCH-8
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60
MP RCH-148
17 190
102 100 RL 116.98 +45 0
200
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100
114
160
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200
40
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25
210
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100
108
15
102
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0
220
104
10
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230
5
110
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108
0
N 213200
116
+1
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5
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+0
114
+95 250
RL 109.39 RCH-9
+75 260
RL 123.25
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RCH-106 280
RL 106.24 RL 172.86
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20
102 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
1
0
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104 +130 280
19
+45
0
106 RCH-10 2 FLOOR CONTOUR PLANS
18
0
108 RL 122.31
17
110 SEAM FOLIO PLANS
3
0
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50
270
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114
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N 212800
RL 146.26
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116 RL 120.73 220
118 +45
20
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118
116 112 116 RCH-93 +80
190
114 +75
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116 220
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120
118 114
RL 125.54 +75 170
118 220
122
116 1
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0 +105 +75
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160
200
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LI
TT ND
13
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12
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118
0
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8
12
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12
4
11
120
0
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6
118 118 RL 161.38
116
114 TH.049
8
120 112 11
110 120 146
RCH-95
N 212400 144
122
126 142
112
120 114
RL 116.55
T.3.39 146 RCH-82 150 DUMP 180
0
NO-3
14
118
116 120 142
RL 138.09 144 170
116
1 200
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120
148
112
114 126
110 144 138 140
136 6 M. C 215 160
122 128
118 112
114
RCH-102
136
134
134
170 um
RL 111.67 140 2
T.5.47 13
120 118
116
130 140
114 132
128 190
130
112 126
124 128
Proposed
116
12
122 Diversion Road

2
126 RCH-126
112 128 124
122
120
N 212000 11
120
126
122 12
2 RL 132.08
PLATE No. 16
4
12
116
6
0
12
118
126

114
116
114
4
11
124 118
6
11
122
124
120
122
118
STAGE END FOR EAST PART
116
N 211600 124126
1:4000
CMPDI
E 196800
E 195600
E 196000
E 196400
E 197200
E 198000
E 198400
E 197600
R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 7 6
N 214800
SE

TT
PO LING
ND
RCH-161
1 GARLAND DRAIN
RL 99.64
T
EN
KM
N
BA
EM
PR
OP
OS
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GA
RL
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AN
D
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N
N 214400
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PR
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OF EAST PART
AN
RL 103.83
RL 106.57
M
GU
RCH-80
P.
RL 99.63
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RL 104.75
4 PROPOSED BUILDUP
AREA
O
PR CHP
N 214000 RCH-79 RCH-113 RCH-105
PROP. RL 105.65 RL 106.78 RL 108.60
CHP
RCH-81
AREA
RL 109.97
PROPOSED RCH-110
WORK-SHOP
CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44 5 DIRVERSION OF ROAD
STORE RL 105.80
RCH-97
RL 113.15
RL 110.29
OFFICE
RCH-111
N 213600
RCH-83
RL 110.40
RL 113.87

RCH-99
RCH-109
PROPOSED RL 115.65
RCH-7 RL 137.93 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
RL 127.37 LOCAL SITE CONDITION AND ACTUAL ESTIMATION.

REHABILITATION RCH-85
RL 116.08
RLMAGAZINE
116.08
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HOUSE RCH-40
SITE RCH-40A
RL 103.05
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RCH-148
RL 116.98
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LAD DRAWING NO.
A SL. NO. NAME
NA
N 213200 LA
RCH-139 1 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
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RL 106.24
3 SEAM FOLIO PLANS
RL 141.04
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RL 122.31
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RL 134.72
RCH-117
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RL 146.26
RL 120.73
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RL 126.56 RCH-87
RL 125.54
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RL 109.77
NG RCH-94
LI
ETT ND
S PO
RL 112.42
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RL 161.38
TH.049
N 212400 RCH-95
RL 116.55
RCH-82 Proposed DUMP
RL 138.09
Diversion Road NO-3
RCH-102
RL 111.67
RCH-126
RL 132.08
N 212000
PLATE No. 17

PLAN SHOWING
INFRASTRUCTURE
1:4000
CMPDI
E 196800
E 195600
E 196000
E 196400
E 197200
E 197600
E 198000
E 198400
E 198800
R 1 O CM 0 0 7 1 7 7
1 FOREST LAND
N 214800
SE PROPOSED CHUPERBHITA OCP

TT
LIN
TA G
NK
RCH-161 PR
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RL 99.64 OS 2 ROAD
T
ED
EN
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PIT
N
BA
LIM
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PR
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N 214400
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RL 103.83
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RL 106.57
NO-3
M
AI 4 EXTERNAL O B DUMP
N
GU
RCH-80
RL 99.63
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RL 104.75
N 214000 RCH-79 RCH-113 RCH-105
PROP. RL 105.65 RL 106.78 RL 108.60
CHP
AK
PU
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AR
DH
TO
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W
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MA KALI CHB/MA/006 RL 115.44
VILLAGE SCHOOL RL 105.80 MANDIR
N.H.S RL 113.15
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N.H.S
OFFICE
RL 110.29
WE
NHS
AREA
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RCH-111 BR
ID
GE
N 213600
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CO .-B
No
AL 3
WORK-SHOP RL 113.87
P
DE
HO
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P
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RLMAGAZINE
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RL 116.98
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RL 109.39 RCH-9
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RL 123.25
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RL 106.24 RL 172.86
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EXISTING OCP
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RL 122.31
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RCH-11 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
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HAGH ARI LOCAL SITE CONDITION AND ACTUAL ESTIMATION.
RL 146.26
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TH.049
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RL 116.55 G HAGHA PROP
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Diversion Road
RI OSED
RL 138.09
EXTE
RNAL
RCH-102
DUMP
SIML
RL 111.67
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SOUT
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N 212000
CHHOT
A GHAG
VILLAG HARI
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CHHOT
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VILLAG GHARI
RCH-86
RL 123.56 E PLATE No. 18
N 211600
P.R. FOR SIMLONG EXTENSION OCP ( 2 MTY) 102177
LAND USE PLAN

1:4000
CMPDI
E 196800
E 195600
E 196000
E 196400
E 197200
E 197600
E 198000
E 198400
E 199200
E 198800
R 1 OCM 0 0 7 1 7 8
N 214800
1 ROAD
10
2
RCH-161
100
RL 99.64
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98
96
N 214400
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DUMP AREA
PR P
NO-1 CH
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IN
D
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96 +135
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AY
VOLU
W
ME 13 102
IL
RI
RA
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Mcum
EN
TO
RCH-98
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98 RCH-115
NI
+165 4 PROPOSED EMBANKMENT

NK
BA
RL 103.83
WE
MA
RL 106.57
EM
100
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RCH-80
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104
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102 RL 99.63
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108
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104
10
106
PR
2
5 O.B. DUMP
RL 104.75
RT
10
4
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106
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N 214000
PROP. 108
8
10
RL 105.65 RL 106.78 RL 108.60
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6
AD
10
CHP
10
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11 08
+40
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0
10
4
11
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1
0
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6
10
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8
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106
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10
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106
8
10
8
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11 11 128
108
PROPOSED 10
8 13
RCH-110
4
106
108 1362 18
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VILLAGE WORK-SHOP 108 CHB/MA/006 140 RL 115.44 7 SURFACE CONTOUR
144
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110
RL 105.80
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RL 113.15 148 130
132 134
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106 RL 110.29 138
140
OFFICE
146
104 108
14
13 132
4
130 128 126
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14 4 136 140
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108 +70
144
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106 RL 110.40
+
110
14
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0
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150
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160
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0
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182
112 +55 +60
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15
RL 127.37
10
186 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
REHABILITATION
5
112 RCH-85 +85
108 114 188
100102 108
(-
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RL 116.08 106
55
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18
50
0
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65
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100
60
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17
102
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0 190
200
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100 100
20
114
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200
116
11
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106
0
210
12
110
100
108
30
102
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220
104
230
110
108
N 213200 .
116
+30 240
0
RCH-139
40
1 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
114
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RL 109.39 RCH-9
+75 260
RL 123.25 FLOOR CONTOUR PLANS
RCH-39 RCH-146 270 2
5
100
+
14
280
0
RCH-106 RL 172.86
RL 106.24
3 SEAM FOLIO PLANS
+100 RL 141.04
20
102
0
+150
104 +130 280
19
+45
0
+
12
106
+
RCH-10
5
11
0
18
0
108
+
RL 122.31
17
110
45
0
60
270
+
30
+
15
RCH-90
+
15
11
0
0
112
114 260
120 RL 127.83 RCH-11
250
116
RCH-117
112 108 RL 134.72
Ge
10
RCH-138 240
N 212800
116 +160
RL 146.26 olo
118
RL 120.73
20
220
gic
+
0
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35
210
118
116 112 116 RCH-93 190 Bl
114 +130
+70
220 oc
116
120 RL 126.56 RCH-87 180 k
120
118 114 +15 Bo
118 RL 125.54 170 un
116
122 220
da
112 1
1112 ry
+85
114 RCH-137
+40
0 210
160
RL 109.77
200
110 RCH-94 +60
+85
13
12
118
0
RL 112.42 +105
8
12
+120 RCH-175 190
12
4
11
120
0
114 110
6
118 118 RL 161.38
116
114 TH.049
8
112 11
120 146
110 120 RCH-95
N 212400 144
122
126 142
112
120 114
RL 116.55
T.3.39 146 RCH-82 150 DUMP 180
0
NO-3
14
118
116 120 142
RL 138.09 144 170
116
1
142 44
120
148
112
114 126
110 144 138 140 VOLU
112 RCH-102
136
ME 6 160
122 128
118 114
RL 111.67 140
136
134
134
Mcum
2
T.5.47 13
120 118
116
130 140
114 132
128
130
112 126
124 128
CHHOTA GHAGHARI
116
12
122
2
112 128
126
124
RCH-126 VILLAGE
122
120
126
122
120
RL 132.08 PLATE No. 19
N 212000 11 4
12
116
6
0

12
118
126
114
116
114

4
11
124 118
6
11
122
124
120
118 10th YEAR STAGE PLAN
122
N 211600 124126
1:4000
CMPDI
E 196800
E 195600
E 196000
E 196400
E 197200
E 197600
E 198000
E 198400
R 1 OCM 007 1 9 9
N 214800
SE
TT
1 PROP.DIVERSION OF ROAD
LIN
TA G
NK
10
2
RCH-161
10
0
+102
T
RL 99.64
EN
M
+100
NK 98
BA
2 PROP.DIVERSION OF NALA
EM
96
+98
+130 +125
N 214400 +95
+60
+75 +90
3 PROPOSED BUILDUP P .
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O
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PR CHP
SE
+65 +35
AREA
O
IV
OP
102
IR
PR
+130 +130
+35
AN
+99 +10
0
M
+8
+60
0
GU
+35
+1
5
104
+100
102
+95 +95
106
DUMP
N 214000 RCH-105 NO-3
PROP. 5 O.B. DUMP
(-)
+9
0
15
RL 108.60
+6
CHP
10
5
10
4
+4
+2
0
6
0
10
+5
8
(-)
+65
15
+50
188
35
+35 6 SURFACE CONTOUR
(-)
PROPOSED
30
8
10
106
+80
(-)
108 +110
(-)
25
5
WORK-SHOP 25
(-)
108
20
RL 115.44
(-)
(-)5
(-)
STORE RL 105.80
15
SCHOOL
110
7 FLOOR CONTOUR
15
+5
15
(-)
+3
0
10
108
+140
(-)
5
106
OFFICE 5
+5
0
+1
104
3
+5
0
+1
0
20
+20
8 QUARRY BATTER
+1
+7
00
5
108
N 213600 104 +50
106
110
108 +80
'C
'T +140
+8
0 +110 9 LEASEHOLD BOUNDARY
110 112 YP RCH-99
E 170
'B
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PROPOSED 110 YP O
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IC
RCH-7 +140 RL 137.93 180
182
112 E
RL 127.37
+11 184
CA 0
NT 186
REHABILITATION 11
108 2
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N
RCH-85
114
+165
188
100 102 RL 116.08 108
RLMAGAZINE
116.08 106
110 HOUSE RCH-40
SITE EX
IST
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104
102
RCH-40A
RL 103.05
18
0 2. THIS PLAN HAS BEEN MADE TENTATIVELY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO SUIT
DU 106 100 RL 102.68 RCH-8 +165
MP RCH-148
17 190
102 100 RL 116.98
0
200
TH.1.50 RL 153.42 210
114
160
116
200
106
210
110
100
108
102
220
104
230
110
108
N 213200
116
240
RCH-139
114
250
+1
RL 109.39
+170
40
RCH-9
260
RL 123.25
RCH-39 RCH-146 270
RCH-106 280
RL 106.24 RL 172.86
+165 +160
RL 141.04
20
1 TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
0
104
19
0
106 RCH-10 2 FLOOR CONTOUR PLANS
DA
18
M
RO
0
RL 122.31
17
NA SEAM FOLIO PLANS
3
0
LA
RCH-90
+170 +165
120 RL 127.83 RCH-11
116
RCH-117
112 108 RL 134.72
RCH-138 +165
N 212800
RL 146.26
116 RL 120.73
118 20
0 210
116 RCH-93 190
120 RL 126.56 RCH-87 180

118 114
RL 125.54
+165 170
118
122
+165
112
RCH-137
160
RL 109.77
110 NG RCH-94
LI
TT ND
13
SE PO
12
118
0
RL 112.42
8
12
RCH-175
12
4
11
120
0
6
118 RL 161.38
116
114 TH.049
8
112 11
110 120 146
RCH-95
N 212400 144
142
RL 116.55
T.3.39 146 RCH-82 150 EXT
0
ERN
14
142
RL 138.09 144
AL D
UMP
RCH-102
RL 111.67
T.5.47
Proposed
RCH-126
Diversion Road
N 212000
RL 132.08
PLATE No. 20

N 211600 FINAL STAGE DUMP PLAN
1:4000
CMPDI
E 196800
E 195600
E 196000
E 196400
E 197200
E 198000
E 198400
E 197600
R 1 O CM 0 0 7 2 0 0

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Sl.No. Particulars Page No.

Job no. 102177 i

Sl. No. Particulars Unit Value

12 Major HEMM Deployed for OB Nos. Capacity

Job No.102177 III

D. ENVIRONMENTAL & OTHERS

E. FINANCIAL Departmental Outsourcing

1B Existing Capital Rs. Crores 1.89 1.89 1.89 1.89

2 Specific Investment Rs. / tonne 2297.8 2151.74 595.59 461.41

Rs./m3 491.24 460.01 127.33 98.64

4 Specific Investment on P&M Rs. / tonne 1681.91 1544.59 181.54 58.70

8 Estimated Cost of Production Rs. / tonne

Boreholes drilled by Various Agencies

2.0 MARKETABILITY AND JUSTIFICATION

COAL BALANCE OF ECL in M.tes

2 E-Auction 1.883 1.857 1.903 1.869 1.821

Total Demand (Sl.no.1+2+3) 43.641 50.962 51.008 52.274 52.226

Production Plan 31.00 32.00 34.00 35.00 35.50

Shortage -12.641 -18.962 -17.008 -17.274 -16.726

3.3 The area is characterized by undulating topography. There is a NW-SE trending

4.1 Rajhmahal Coalfields is a group of detached Geological Blocks, i.e. Brahmani

Seam / Parting Thickness ( m) No. of B.Hs.

SUMMARY OF RESERVES OF SEAMS OCCURING IN SIMLONG OCP BLOCK

Seam UP TO 1:5 C:OB BEYOND 1 : 5 IN IN-CROP TOTAL

5.0 MINE BOUNDARY RESERVES AND MINE LIFE

Indicated 24.641 - Mostly under forest cover

Mineable Reserves & OBR

Options Coal(M.tes) OBR(Mm3) S.R.(m3/te)

East Part 20.60 66.70 3.24

West Part 18.20 71.10 3.91

Total 38.80 137.80 3.55

6.0 METHOD OF MINING

Location & Capacity of Dumps (Mm3)

Particulars Temporary Permanent Internal Dump

Up to Surface 78.70 53.10

Surface to +30 8.00 3.00 4.20

+30 to +60 5.00 2.00 1.80

Re-handling 13.00 5.00 Nil

Total 6.00 78.70 53.10

Final External dump – 6.00 Total Internal dump –

8.0 MINING SCHEDULE AND EQUIPMENT PHASING

Summarised Calendar Programme of Excavation

Coal (Mtes.) OBR (M.cum) In-situ Rehandling Total Overall

Sl. No. Equipment Size Peak Population

9.0 COAL QUALITY

VI 0.32 0.00 0.00 1.55

IV(BOT) 0.23 0.00 0.00 1.55

III(BOT) 0.53 0.07 0.03 1.60

II(TOP) 0.00 0.75 1.12 1.69

II(BOT) 0.00 0.80 0.80 1.67

L-2 0.00 0.81 0.54 1.66

Total 7.21 23.70 7.90 1.64

Selection of pump are given below:

Period Pump No. of Working Standby Head (m)

Final Stage 300 m3/ Hr. 3 1 200

11.0 COAL HANDLING AND DESPATCH

(a). Primary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor C1 - 600 tph capacity (average)

(b). Secondary Crushing System - 600 tph capacity (average)

(c). Storage of Coal - 4 X 100 tonne O.H. Steel

(d). 1000 mm wide Belt Conveyor