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VOLUME- I
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S OUTH OF
K ANCHAN
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SULIYARI-BELWAR
COAL BLOCK
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C MP DI
MINERAL EXPLORATION CORPORATION LIMITED

(A Government of India Enterprise)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bhavan,
High Land Drive Road, Seminary Hills, Nagpur
CENTRAL ZONE
NAGPUR
OCTOBER - 2011
GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON DETAILED EXPLORATION FOR COAL IN
SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK
SINGRAULI COAL FIELD (MAIN BASIN)
DISTRICT-SINGRAULI, MADHYA PRADESH
SALIENT FEATURES
1. Name of the block : Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block
2. Area of the block : 12.98 Sq. Km.
3. Location of the block : i) Located in the southern part of

the Singrauli Coalfield (Main
Basin)
ii) The block is part of Survey of
India Toposheet No.64 I/5
(R.F.1:50000)
iii) Co-ordinates :
Latitude: N23O 55′ 28″ to 23O 58′ 15″
Longitude:E82O18′52″ to 82O 20′ 58″
4. Client : M/s. Andhra Pradesh Mineral

Development Corporation Limited (A
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Enterprises)
5. Objective : i) To prove lay and disposition of

coal seams.
ii) Aimed at re-categorisation of
reserves from ‘Indicated’ to
‘Proved’ category.
iii) To determine the quality and
seam-wise reserves.
iv) To assess the opencast /
underground potentiality of the
coal seams.
6. Duration of Field : 17-05-2010 to 23-06-2011

operation
7. Quantum of work : The quantum of work carried out by

MECL in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block
involving various activities is
summarized in Table No.1.
TABLE NO.1
Quantum of Physical work completed by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar

Coal block, District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Sl. Activity Quantum of work

No
1. Geological Mapping 12.98 Sq. Km.
2. Survey
i) Triangulation stations 78 Stations
ii) R.L. & Co-ordinates 128 boreholes (MS-1 to 128)
iii) Surface contouring 12.98 Sq. Km.
at 1.0 m interval
3. A) Drilling (By MECL)
i) No. of boreholes drilled 128 boreholes (MS-1 to 128)
ii) Meterage drilled 18938.50 m.
B) Data of old boreholes considered

i) No. of boreholes 8 boreholes (MSSB-1 to 7&
MSN-6)
ii) Meterage 1373.00 m.
4. Geological Core Logging 18938.50 m (MS-1 to 128)
5. Geophysical Logging 2232.00 m (13 boreholes)
MS-1, 8, 27, 34, 37, 40, 46,
52,57,61,75,110 & 117.
6. Sampling / Analysis
i) Band by band samples Analysed 1078.37 m (123 bhs.)
(MS-1 to 23, 25 to 42, 44 to
67, 69,70, 71, 73 to 112,
114 to 128)
ii) Full Proximate Analysis 249 samples (68 boreholes)
(at 60% RH & at 40°C)
iii) Gross Calorific Value 249 samples (68 boreholes)
(K. Cal/Kg))
iv) Ultimate Analysis 60 samples (13 boreholes)
v) Ash Analysis 60 samples (13 boreholes)
vi) AFT 60 samples (13 boreholes)
vii) Total Sulphur 60 samples (13 boreholes)
viii) HGI 53 samples (13 boreholes)
7. Physico-Mechanical Test 2 boreholes (MS-24, 43)
(364.00 m)-Result awaited.
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8. Location and Accessibility: The Suliyari-Belwar Coal block
spread over a 12.98 Sq Km area is located at about 75 km
south-west of Singrauli Township, the district Headquarter,
whereas it is 45 km south-west of Waidhan Township, the
Tehsil Headquarter.
The distance of Bargwan, the nearest railway station on
Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of central railway is about 25 km
from the block. The nearest Airport is Varanasi is about 250 km
from Waidhan. The important industrial township & railway
station Renukoot is at a distance of 70 km from Waidhan on
Chopan-Garhwa Road section of eastern railway. Renukoot
township is well connected with Hawrah, Tatanagar, Delhi etc.
by direct train.
The block is traversed by number of fair weathered and
Forest roads. The important villages in and around the block
are Suliyari village, located north of the block, while Belwar
village is located in the south-eastern part of the block, village
Jhalri occupies western & part of central region and village
Majhalipath occupies eastern & part of central region of
Suliyari-Belwar coal block.
9. Mining Activities : The block is free from any mining activities.

However, Mining activities are mostly confined to Moher Sub-
Basin of Singrauli Coal field, whereas Main Basin of the
coalfield is devoid of any mining activities.
10. Geology of Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block : Suliyari-Belwar Coal

block is located in the southern part of the Singrauli Coalfield
(Main Basin). It is represented by formations of Lower
Gondwana Group. The geological succession evolved on the
basis of exploration data is given in Table No.2.
TABLE NO.2
Geological Succession Suliyari-Bewlar coal Block
Age Formation Thickness Lithology
Range (m)
Recent to Sub- Soil 0.00 to 10.50 Reddish brown sandy soil
recent
Cretaceous Intrussives Not Intersected Basic dyke & Sills
Upper Triassic Mahadeva Not Intersected Coarse grained brownish &
Ferrugenous sandstones
---------------------- Unconformity ----------------------
Upper Permian Raniganj Not Intersected Fine grained greyish white sandstone
with shale & ash grey clay beds &
coal seams
Middle Barren Not Intersected Very coarse grained Ferrugenous
Permian Measures sandstone
Lower Permian Barakar 46.00 to 397.50 Medium to coarse grained kaolinised
sandstones with shale and coal
seams
Upper Talchirs 3.00 o 53.94 Tillite, fine grained sandstones
Carbonaceous siltstones (Greenish) needle shale
---------------------- Unconformity ----------------------
Pre-Cambrian Metamorphics Not Intersected Phyllites, quartzites, schist and
gneissess
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11. Coal Seams : The detailed exploration in Suliyari-Belwar Coal
block has established the presence of total of 15 major coal
seam/sections viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top),
VII(Middle), VII(Bottom), Local-II, Seam-VI, Local-I, Seam-V, IV,
III, II & I in descending order of its occurrence from surface. The
nomenclature of coal seams is nearly similar as has been adopted
in adjoining Dongri-Tal block drilled earlier under Promotional
Programme.
However, it is observed that, Seam-VII(Middle), VII(Bottom) and

Seam Local-II further splits as VII-Middle(Upper), VII-
Middle(Lower) Top, VII-Middle (Lower) Bottom, VII-Bottom
(Upper), VII-Bottom(Lower), Local-II(Top) and Local-II (Bottom)
respectively. Thus a total of 23 coal seams/sections have been
identified based on spatial distribution in time and space, nature
of inter and intra parting between individual seams, thickness of
seams etc.
Out of these, Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top), VII Middle

(Upper), VII Middle (Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom
(Upper), VII Bottom (Lower), VII Bottom, Local-II, Seam-VI & V are
the most persistent, highly to moderately developed coal seams.
Among these Seam-R-II, R-I, VII (Top), VII Middle (Upper) &
(Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom (Upper) & (Lower) and VII
Bottom are considered as promising & potential seams for
opencast proposition while Seam-Local-II, Seam-VI & V have been
considered for underground potentiality. It is also observed that,
Seam-VIII, Local-I, IV,III,II & I do not show continuity and are
thinly developed having limited impact on the overall potentiality
of main coal seams. The sequence of coal seams are given in
Table No.3.
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TABLE NO. 3
SEQUENCE OF COAL SEAMS IN SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK
Seam Floor Depth Range Thickness Range Effective Thick. Parting No. of
No. (m) (m) Range (m) Interse
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. -ctions
31.67 88.90 1.07 3.51 1.02 3.38

Seam-R-II - - 17
MS-31 MS-108 MSSB-7 MS-31 MSSB-7 MS-75
24.23 32.29
Parting Parting between Seam R-II & R-I
MS-80 MS-48
31.85 123.56 0.30 4.76 1.35 4.51

Seam-R-I - - 19
MS-18 MS-108 MS-88 MS-97 MS-18 MS-12
31.59 73.97
Parting Parting between Seam R-I & Seam-VIII
MS-26 MS-108
18.95 197.66 0.05 0.72

Seam-VIII - - - - 23
MSSB-4 MS-108 MS-31 MS-74
31.73 72.88
Parting Parting between Seam-VIII & Local-III
MS-79 MS-26
Seam –
13.83 233.00 0.05 1.18 1.00 1.18
Local-III - - 106
MS-111 MS-43 MS-44 MS-16 MS-101 MS-16
1.20 15.09
Parting Parting between Seam Local-III & VII Top
MS-1 MS-49
Seam –VII 20.12 239.41 0.32 3.49 1.15 3.49

- - 123
Top MS-126 MS-43 MS-53 MS-61 MS-95 MS-61
0.31 6.79
Parting Parting between VII Top & VII MU/VII MM
MS-61 MS-29
Seam –VII
Middle 8.53 220.50 0.56 3.99 1.30 3.53
- - 63
(Upper) MS-21 MS-75 MSSB-2 MS-94 MJT-112 MS-64
0.55 3.99
Parting Parting between VII MU and VII ML/VII ML Top
MS-5 MS-59
Seam –VII
Middle 15.44 93.23 0.16 0.87
- - - - 27
Lower MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-5
(Top)
0.75 2.26
Parting Parting between Seam-VII ML(Top) & VII ML (Bottom)
MS-10 MS-66
Seam –VII
Middle 17.01 94.69 0.37 0.87
- - - - 27
Lower MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-63
(Bott.)
Parting - -
Seam –VII
11.66 224.10 0.30 2.01 1.00 1.94
Middle - - 35
MS-21 MS-75 MS-87 MS-73 MSSB-2 MS-112
Lower
Parting - -
Contd.
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Seam –
VII 11.38 249.50 1.15 5.82 1.15 5.53
- - 66
Middle MS-67 MS-43 MS-67 MS-4 MS-67 MS-80
(Merged)
0.43 6.60
Parting Parting between Seam VII MLB/L/Merged and VII BU/VII B
MSSB-5 MS-75
Seam-
VII 32.25 72.20 0.27 1.20 1.00 1.05
- - 28
Bottom MS-104 MS-22 MS-105 MS-120 MS-128 MS-19
(Upper)
0.74 2.40
Parting Parting between VII BOT (Upper) and VII BOT (Lower)
MS-24 MS-57
Seam-
VII 34.18 75.92 0.41 2.92 2.31 2.92
- - 28
(Lower)
Parting - - -
Seam-
16.87 253.13 0.18 4.12 1.13 2.96
VII - - 98
MS-21 MS-43 MS-58 MS-56 MS-97 MS-56
Bottom
0.27 14.28
Parting Parting between VII BL/VII B and Local-II/Local-II T
MS-73 MS-97
Seam-
41.86 186.20 0.22 0.75
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Top)
0.30 0.63
Parting Parting between Seam-Local-II(Top) and (Bottom)
MSSB-1 MS-107
Seam-
42.54 186.90 0.22 0.28
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Bottom)
Parting - -
Seam- 40.85 261.64 0.06 1.97 0.93 1.33

- - 65
Local-II MS-126 MS-43 MS-25 MS-39 MS-54 MS-39
7.68 29.81
Parting Parting between Local-II(Bottom) / Local-II and Seam-VI
MS-97 MS-87
0.90
42.46 279.40 0.07 1.83 1.83
Seam-VI MS- - - 89
MS-21 MS-108 MS-67 MS-38 MS-38
17,74
26.61 41.66
Parting Parting between Seam-VI & Local-I
MS-67 MS-3
Seam 74.72 310.55 0.04 0.54

- - - - 20
Local-I MS-40 MS-108 MS-40 MSN-6
6.16 36.73
Parting Parting between Seam-Local-I & V
MS-50 MSN-6
0.90
60.82 324.85 0.05 1.78 1.45
Seam-V MS- - - 95
MS-68 MS-108 MS-15 MS-65 MS-65
47,91
11.69 40.94
Parting Parting between Seam-V & IV
MSSB-4 MSN-17
Contd.
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Seam - 78.96 352.41 0.01 0.77

- - - - 8
IV MS-68 MS-17 MS-68 MS-17
12.37 33.19
Parting -
MSSB-4 MS-1
Seam - 126.67 378.85 0.10 0.58

- - - - 8
III MS-62 MS-43 MS-17 MSSB-1
9.39 27.72
Parting
MS-1 MSN-6
150.52 393.54 0.08 0.30

Seam -II - - - - 7
MS-62 MS-17 MSSB-4 MS-22
7.53 19.73
Parting
MS-1 MS-22
153.37 231.57 0.02 0.52

Seam -I - - - - -
MS-68 MS-22 MS-1 MS-6
12. Geological Structure of the block : The geological structure in

Suliyari-Belwar block has been deciphered based on the sub-
surface data generated from the boreholes drilled in this block.
A study of floor contour plans prepared for six coal seams
(Seam-R-II, R-I, Seam-VII Top, VII Middle, VII Bottom & Seam-
VI) indicates complex geological structure as the entire area is
traversed by as many as sixteen normal gravity faults of varied
magnitudes. These faults have been designated as Fault F1 – F1
to fault F16-F16. It is pertinent to mention here that, the
delineation of coal seam, correlation and geological structure
deciphered are also extended in the adjoining Dongri-Tal block
to confirm the compatibility of data.
The litho-units including coal seams/sections in Suliyari-Belwar

coal block are confirmable with each other and in general
depicts NE-SW to E-W trend with gentle dips towards north-
west to north directions. However, moderate variation in strike
and dip is frequent causing swerves in strike with moderate
rolling dips of the strata. The amount of dip of the beds vary
from almost flat as observed in the western, central & southern
parts of the block to as high as 5° in the northern part of the
block. However,it is also observed that dip is steep as high as
15°(Gradient 1 in 3.85) in the southernmost part in the area of
steep hillock.
13. Faults : As mentioned above, the Suliyari-Belwar coal block is

traversed by sixteen normal gravity faults designated from North
to south as F1-F1 to F16-F16. Out of these, fault F1-F1 is
interpreted based on the intersection of fault in two boreholes
viz. MS-12 & MS-46, Fault F4-F4 in borehole MSSB-4 and Fault
F5-F5 in borehole MS-11, while remaining faults have been
deciphered based on the floor level difference observed on either
side of the fault planes. It is observed that, the magnitude of
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fault F1-F1, F15-F15, F16-F16 are more than 20 m whereas all
other faults are 5 m to 10 m magnitudes. It is pertinent to
mention here that, the number of minor Slips are also observed
in boreholes causing insignificant reduction of parting and seam
thickness.
The geological structure interpreted, particularly in the Forest

area is highly tentative and conjectural owing to existence of
data gap (i.e. less borehole density). However, it has been
decided in the joint meeting between APMDCL & MECL that, few
boreholes needs to be drilled in the gap area after obtaining
Forest clearance. The data of these additional boreholes will be
incorporated as an addendum.
14. Quality of Coal Seams :
i) The coals of Suliyari-Belwar Coal block are high moisture,

non-coking type, contains medium to fairly high ash and
are not devolatised. It falls under power grade category.
ii) The seam-wise quality variations are given in Table No.4

below.
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TABLE NO. 4
SEAMS-WISE QUAITY VARIATIONS IN SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK
Seam Thickness Moisture % Ash % UHV (K.Cal/Kg) Grade

Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
R-II 1.07 3.51 5.6 8.6 26.8 45.50 1848 4111 G E
MSSB-7 MS-73 MS-48 MSSB-7 MS-17 MS-48 MS-48 MS-17 MS-48 MS-17
R-I 0.30 4.60 5.2 9.1 23.9 39.4 2593 4677 F D

MS-88 MS-12 MS-93 MS-80 MS-84 MS-33 MS-33 MS-108 MS-33 MS-108
Local-III 0.05 1.18 5.1 9.7 10.3 46.9 1724 6209 G A

VII Top 0.32 3.49 1.80 10.80 8.80 39.60 2676 6485 F A
VII-M(U) 0.56 3.99 2.20 8.00 12.10 37.10 3283 6292 F A

MSSB-2 MS-94 MS-59 MSSB-6 MS-125 MS-118 MS-118 MS-125 MS-118 MS-125
VII-M(L) 0.16 0.87 4.10 7.20 15.10 45.20 2097 5823 G B

Top MS-40 MS-65 MS-5 MS-10 MS-10 MS-65 MS-65 MS-10 MS-65 MS-10
VII-M(L) 0.37 0.87 2.10 7.60 19.10 48.40 1931 5326 G C

Bott. MS-40 MS-63 MS-65 MS-83 MS-91 MS-65 MS-65 MS-91 MS-65 MS-91
VII-M(L) 0.30 2.01 3.90 7.10 14.50 47.50 1793 6002 G B

VII-M 1.15 5.82 4.2 7.90 18.10 38.00 3076 5436 F C

(Merged) MS-67 MS-4 MS-126 MS-36 MS-13 MS-126 MS-126 MS-13 MS-126 MS-13
VII-B(U) 0.27 1.20 1.70 5.60 18.80 50.80 1255 5643 UG B

VII-B(L) 0.41 2.92 4.60 26.90 13.80 23.80 4926 6361 D A

VII-Bott. 0.18 4.12 3.8 9.6 6.90 39.00 2814 6982 F A

Local-II 0.22 0.75 - - - - - - - -

(Top) MS-94 MSSB-1
Local-II 0.22 0.43 - - - - - - - -
(Bottom) MS-94 MSSB-7
Local-II 0.06 1.97 3.5 7.6 11.50 49.90 1489 6347 G A
VI 0.07 1.83 4.00 8.40 9.60 43.50 2345 6940 G A

Local-I 0.04 0.54 5.2 - 27.7 - 4360 D MSN-6

MS-40 MSN-6 MSN-6 MSN-6 MSN-6
V 0.05 1.78 3.60 7.30 10.20 46.30 2014 6485 G A
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15. Reserves : A total of 115.209 million tonnes of net in-situ coal
reserves have been estimated under ‘Proved’ category in Suliiyar-
Belwar Coal block. This includes 105.388 million tonnes
(91.47%) to opencast proposition and 9.821 million tonnes
(8.53%) to Underground proposition. Similarly geological
resources from thickness ≥0.50 m upto 0.90 m/1.00 m have also
been estimated as suggested by APMDCL, which amounts to
9.861 m.t. for underground proposition and about 17.021 m.t. for
opencast proposition together constituting 26.882 million tonnes
in the block.
Out of total reserves estimated for the block (115.209 m.t.) the
OCP reserves of about 15.150 m.t. and UG reserves of about
0.367 m.t. are under Forest cover which may be considered as
‘Indicated’ category reserves till the data gap within the forest is
filled by drilling few more boreholes.
A total of 105.388 million tonnes of OCP reserves are confined in

the maximum area of 10.982 sq. km. of Suliyari-Belwar Coal
block, whereas underground reserves of 9.821 m.t. are confined
in maximum area of 8.521 sq. km. of the block.
The OCP reserves have been estimated for about Ten correlatable
and persisted seams viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, VII Top, VII
Middle (Upper), VII Middle (Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII
Bottom(Upper), VII Bottom (Lower) & VII Bottom.
The underground reserves have been estimated for Seam-VI

which constitutes about 8.274 m.t. (84.25%) of total reserves
estimated, whereas Seam-Local-II and V constitutes 0.780 m.t.
and 0.767 m.t. respectively.
It is observed that, out of 105.388 m.t. of opencast reserves,

about 33.841 m.t. (32.11%) are available within depth range upto
50 m from the surface, 43.582 m.t. (41.35%) for depth range 50
m to 100 m, and 12.043 m.t. (11.43%) are available upto 100 m
to 150 m depth range. A meager 15.922 m.t. (15.11%) are
available for depth range 150 m to 300 m from the surface.
Out of 105.388 m.t. OCP reserves about 39.310 m.t. (37.30%)

belong to grade ‘D’ followed by 28.364 m.t. (26.91%) to grade ‘C’,
17.178 m.t. (16.30%) to grade ‘B’ and 15.640 m.t. (14.84%)
belong to grade ‘E’.
It is also observed that Seam-VII Middle (Merged) holds a

maximum of 34.933 m.t. (33.15%) of total OCP reserves followed
by 30.082 m.t. (28.54%) of Seam-VII Top, 17.166 m.t. (16.29%) of
VII Middle (Upper) and to 10.717 m.t. (10.17%) hold by Seam-VII-
Bottom, while about 12.489 m.t. (11.85%) of reserves together
constituted by remaining seams.
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16. Summary of Reserves :
I)
Proposition Maximum Reserves Category

Area (Million
(Sq. km.) Tonnes)
Opencast 10.982 105.388 Proved
Underground 8.521 9.821 Proved
Grand Total - 115.209 -
II) Besides this, as suggested by APMDCL, the geological

resources have also been estimated for thickness ≥0.50 m to
0.90 m for underground and ≥0.50 m to 1.0 m for the
opencast proposition, summary of which is given below.

Area (Million
(Sq. km.) Tonnes)
Opencast - 17.021 Proved
Underground - 9.861 Proved
III) Out of total reserves estimated (115.209 m.t.) for both the
propositions, the reserves within forest cover is given below,
which may be considered under ‘Indicated’ category.

Area (Million
(Sq. km.) Tonnes)
Opencast 2.040 15.150 Indicated
Underground 0.882 0.367 Indicated
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TABLE NO.5
Seam-wise, Ratio-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves
(Reserves in million tonnes)

Area 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7 to 1:8
1:9 %
Seam Sq. < 1:1 to to to to to to 1:8 to >1:10 Total
to 1:10
Km. 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7 1:9
R-II 1.142 - - - - - - - - - - 3.087 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 - - - - - - - - - 0.020 8.323 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - - - - 0.005 0.014 0.001 0.001 0.011 - 0.002 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.218 - - 0.034 0.286 1.762 3.367 3.031 3.284 2.888 15.213 30.083 28.54
VII Middle (U) 5.130 9.579 - - - 0.205 1.589 1.906 1.519 0.775 0.579 1.014 17.166 16.29
VII Middle (L) 0.447 - - - - 0.012 0.055 0.048 0.038 0.047 0.217 0.401 0.818 0.78
VII Middle 7.160 0.158 - - 0.058 0.268 1.549 3.152 2.611 3.249 2.681 21.207 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom (U) 0.010 - - - - - 0.010 0.007 - - - - 0.017 0.01
VII Bottom(L) 0.081 - - - - - 0.013 0.056 0.049 0.048 0.020 0.004 0.190 0.18
VII Bottom 4.618 0.031 0.016 0.010 0.079 0.175 0.344 1.307 1.244 1.428 1.039 5.044 10.717 10.17
Grand Total - 9.986 0.016 0.010 0.171 0.951 5.336 9.844 8.493 8.842 7.444 54.295 105.388 100
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TABLE NO.6
Seam-wise, Barrier-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area Forest Road Nalah Outside Total %
(Sq.km.)
R-II 1.142 - 0.228 0.075 2.784 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 0.129 0.882 0.289 7.043 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - - - 0.034 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 5.285 2.415 3.576 18.807 30.083 28.54
VII 5.130 4.205 0.944 2.287 9.730 17.166 16.29
Middle
(U)
VII 0.447 - 0.047 0.201 0.570 0.818 0.78
Middle
(L)
VII 7.160 3.578 2.773 4.487 24.095 34.933 33.15
Middle
(Merged)
VII 0.010 0.010 - - 0.007 0.017 0.01
Bottom
(U)
VII 0.081 - - - 0.190 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII 4.618 1.943 1.571 1.204 5.999 10.717 10.17
Bottom
Grand - 15.150 8.860 12.119 69.259 105.388 100
Total
Note : The reserves of 15.150 million tonnes, although given under

‘Proved’ category within the Forest cover, this may be
considered as ‘Indicated’ because of existing data gaps in the
block.
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TABLE NO.7
Seam-wise, Depth-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves
Seam Area < 50 m 50- 100- 150- 200- 250- Total %
Sq.Km 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m
R-II 1.142 1.252 1.835 - - - - 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 1.783 3.744 2.816 - - - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 0.021 0.013 - - - - 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 14.257 8.735 2.455 2.402 2.234 - 30.083 28.54
VII 5.130 9.455 7.339 0.246 0.007 0.119 - 17.166 16.29
Middle
(U)
VII 0.447 0.280 0.356 0.121 0.013 0.048 - 0.818 0.78
Middle
(L)
VII 7.160 5.573 15.071 5.285 3.926 4.731 0.347 34.933 33.15
Middle
(Merged)
VII 0.010 0.017 - - - - - 0.017 0.01
Bottom
(U)
VII 0.081 - 0.190 - - - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII 4.618 1.203 6.299 1.120 0.906 0.970 0.219 10.717 10.17
Bottom
Grand - 33.841 43.582 12.043 8.102 8.102 0.566 105.388 100
Total
TABLE NO.8
Seam-wise, Grade-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves
Seam Area A B C D E F G Total %
Sq.Km
R-II 1.142 - - - - 0.354 2.419 0.314 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 - - - 1.774 5.585 0.984 - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - 0.014 - - 0.019 - 0.001 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.373 11.096 13.390 3.796 1.267 0.161 - 30.083 28.54
VII 5.130 0.019 0.393 2.956 10.863 2.868 0.067 - 17.166 16.29
Middle
(U)
VII 0.447 - 0.307 0.295 0.040 0.142 0.030 0.004 0.818 0.78
Middle (L)
VII 7.160 - - 7.018 22.295 5.405 0.215 - 34.933 33.15
Middle
(Merged)
VII 0.010 - - - - - - 0.017 0.017 0.01
Bottom
(U)
VII 0.081 - 0.005 0.119 0.066 - - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII 4.618 0.240 5.363 4.586 0.476 - 0.052 - 10.717 10.17
Bottom
Grand - 0.632 17.178 28.364 39.310 15.640 3.928 0.336 105.388 100
Total
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TABLE NO.9
Seam-wise, Thickness-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area 1.0- 1.20- 1.50- 3.0-5.0 5.0- Total %
Sq.Km 1:20 1.50 3.0 10.
R-II 1.142 0.051 0.719 2.276 0.041 - 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 0.019 0.038 0.735 7.551 - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 0.034 - - - - 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.251 0.817 28.900 0.115 - 30.083 28.54
VII Middle (U) 5.130 0.023 0.102 15.581 1.460 - 17.166 16.29
VII Middle (L) 0.447 0.219 0.437 0.162 - - 0.818 0.78
VII Middle
7.160 0.088 0.013 5.727 28.705 - 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom (U) 0.010 0.017 - - - - 0.017 0.01
VII Bottom(L) 0.081 0.015 0.034 0.141 - - 0.190 0.18
VII Bottom 4.618 0.727 1.828 8.162 - - 10.717 10.17
Grand Total - 1.444 3.988 61.684 37.872 - 105.388 100
TABLE NO.10
Seam-wise, Sector-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Area
Seam A B C D E F G H Total %
Sq.Km
2.93
R-II 1.142 3.008 0.079 - - - - - - 3.087
7.92
R-I 1.163 5.716 2.627 - - - - - - 8.343
0.03
Local-III 0.022 - - 0.014 0.020 - - - - 0.034
28.54
VII-Top 10.983 3.304 10.802 6.554 4.200 2.098 3.114 - 0.011 30.083
VII
Middle 5.130 0.084 3.479 5.725 3.976 1.731 2.136 0.024 0.011 17.166 16.29
(U)
VII
Middle 0.447 0.031 0.495 0.289 - - 0.003 - - 0.818 0.78
(L)
VII
Middle 7.160 5.634 16.560 6.519 1.983 1.104 2.371 0.663 0.099 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII
Bottom 0.010 - - - 0.006 0.011 - - - 0.017 0.01
(U)
VII
0.081 - - - - - 0.190 - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII
4.618 1.122 3.748 1.862 1.814 0.561 1.005 - 0.605 10.717 10.17
Bottom
Grand
- 18.899 37.790 20.963 11.999 5.505 8.819 0.687 0.726 105.388 100
Total
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TABLE NO.11
Seam-wise & Sector-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Seam Area A B C D E F G H %
Total
Sq/Km.
Local-II 2.495 - 0.511 0.156 0.007 0.070 0.036 - - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 1.388 4.797 1.828 0.250 0.011 - - - 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.046 0.329 0.002 0.122 0.136 0.096 - 0.036 0.767 7.81
Grand - 1.434 5.637 1.986 0.379 0.217 0.132 - 0.036 9.821 100
Total
TABLE NO.12
Seam-wise & Barrier-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Sq/Km.
Local-II 2.495 0.085 0.063 0.276 0.356 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 0.094 0.894 0.997 6.289 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.188 0.072 - 0.507 0.767 7.81
Grand - 0.367 1.029 1.273 7.152 9.821 100
Total
Note: The reserves of 0.367 m.t. may be considered under ‘Indicated’ category as it
falls within Forest.
TABLE NO.13
Seam-wise & Depth-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Seam Area 50- 100- 150- 200- 250- 300- Total %
Sq/Km. 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m
Local-II 2.495 0.746 0.034 - - - - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 3.524 1.836 1.204 0.946 0.764 - 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.036 0.681 0.004 - 0.003 0.043 0.767 7.81
Grand - 4.306 2.551 1.208 0.946 0.767 0.043 9.821 100
Total
TABLE NO.14
Seam-wise&Thickness-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Seam Area 0.90- 1.20- 1.50- Total %
Sq/Km. 1.20m 1.50m 3.0m
Local-II 2.495 0.708 0.072 - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 3.954 3.930 0.390 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.648 0.119 - 0.767 7.81
Grand - 5.310 4.121 0.390 9.821 100
Total
TABLE NO.15
Seam-wise & Grade-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Sq/Km.
Local-II 2.495 - 0.046 0.183 0.217 0.287 0.047 - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 2.135 2.915 2.251 0.909 0.064 - -- 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 - - - 0.033 0.522 0.193 0.019 0.767 7.81
Grand - 2.135 2.961 2.434 1.159 0.873 0.240 0.019 9.821 100
Total
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17. Overburden and Stripping Ratio : The coal to overburden ratio
varies from less than 1:1 to more than 1:10. The major part of
the block falls between 1:5 to more than 1:10 coal to over
burden ratio. The striping ratio varies from 2.060 to 13.496. The
striping ratio varies from 2.060 to 2.576 within 1:5 ratio. The
striping ration for the entire block is 9.146. The volume of
overburden and stripping ratio estimated are given in following
Tables No.16.
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TABLE NO.16
SECTOR-WISE, DEPTH-WISE, RATIO-WISE AREA, RESERVES, VOLUME OF OVERBURDEN AND STRIPPING RATIO(OPENCAST)
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SEAM: COMPOSITE
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! SECTOR ! DEPTH ! RATIO ! AREA ! RESERVES ! VOLUME ! STRIPPING RATIO !
! ! ! ! (SQ.M) !('000 TONNES) !(' 000 CU.M)! (VOLUME OF OB/TONNE!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A
100-150
1:10-1:11 6800. 2872. 900.956 .314
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DEPTH TOTAL 6800. 2872. 900.956 .314
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
150-200
1:10-1:11 168000. 1891. 28598.340 15.123
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 168000. 1891. 28598.340 15.123
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
200-250
1:10-1:11 702000. 7594. 148462.800 19.550
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 702000. 7594. 148462.800 19.550
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
250-300
1:10-1:11 120800. 566. 28522.260 50.393
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 120800. 566. 28522.260 50.393
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SECTOR TOTAL 997600. 12923. 206484.300 15.978
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B
50-100
<1:1 2800. 2430. 222.792 .092
1:6-1:7 26800. 149. 1283.928 8.617
1:7-1:8 93200. 806. 5598.900 6.947
1:8-1:9 236400. 2278. 15501.240 6.805
1:9-1:10 299600. 2595. 19780.560 7.623
1:10-1:11 1636000. 12732. 114741.900 9.012
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DEPTH TOTAL 2294800. 20990. 157129.300 7.486
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
100-150
<1:1 2800. 83. 277.172 3.339
1:8-1:9 3600. 8. 295.008 36.876
1:9-1:10 43600. 286. 3816.208 13.343
1:10-1:11 1041200. 8493. 111102.800 13.082
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DEPTH TOTAL 1091200. 8870. 115491.100 13.020
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150-200
1:10-1:11 613200. 5337. 94697.200 17.744
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DEPTH TOTAL 613200. 5337. 94697.200 17.744
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
200-250
1:10-1:11 66800. 471. 12863.240 27.310
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 66800. 471. 12863.240 27.310
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 4066000. 35668. 380180.900 10.659
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SECTOR-WISE, DEPTH-WISE, RATIO-WISE AREA RESERVES, VOLUME OF OVERBURDEN AND STRIPPING RATIO(OPENCAST)
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SEAM: COMPOSITE
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C
<50
<1:1 4400. 3080. 156.832 .051
1:4-1:5 14000. 272. 434.184 1.596
1:5-1:6 167200. 2092. 5348.248 2.557
1:6-1:7 254000. 2707. 9025.552 3.334
1:7-1:8 201200. 1865. 7272.304 3.899
1:8-1:9 220000. 1346. 7715.244 5.732
1:9-1:10 170800. 998. 6349.088 6.362
1:10-1:11 68000. 1005. 2619.336 2.606
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DEPTH TOTAL 1099600. 13365. 38920.790 2.912
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50-100
<1:1 4400. 1576. 246.160 .156
1:5-1:6 78000. 165. 3275.552 19.852
1:6-1:7 236400. 1031. 10290.750 9.981
1:7-1:8 333600. 1506. 15748.230 10.457
1:8-1:9 282800. 1227. 14883.420 12.130
1:9-1:10 197200. 712. 10692.170 15.017
1:10-1:11 605600. 1381. 33915.890 24.559
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DEPTH TOTAL 1738000. 7598. 89052.170 11.720
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SECTOR TOTAL 2837600. 20963. 127973.000 6.105
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CONTD.
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D
<50
<1:1 3200. 1694. 124.156 .073
1:4-1:5 24400. 506. 770.660 1.523
1:5-1:6 52800. 1623. 1717.460 1.058
1:6-1:7 175600. 2223. 6290.768 2.830
1:7-1:8 122000. 1638. 4639.132 2.832
1:8-1:9 62000. 707. 2413.104 3.413
1:9-1:10 68400. 673. 2790.192 4.146
1:10-1:11 26800. 360. 1055.132 2.931
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DEPTH TOTAL 535200. 9424. 19800.600 2.101
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50-100
<1:1 400. 148. 20.312 .137
1:4-1:5 24400. 73. 910.908 12.478
1:5-1:6 81200. 485. 3547.976 7.315
1:6-1:7 162800. 957. 7698.880 8.045
1:7-1:8 161600. 215. 7122.468 33.128
1:8-1:9 122800. 294. 5930.544 20.172
1:9-1:10 145200. 257. 7186.512 27.963
1:10-1:11 80000. 80. 3883.096 48.539
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DEPTH TOTAL 778400. 2509. 36300.700 14.468
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 1313600. 11933. 56101.300 4.701
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SEAM: COMPOSITE
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E
<50
<1:1 1600. 133. 70.368 .529
1:6-1:7 19600. 1112. 699.348 .629
1:7-1:8 23600. 553. 866.884 1.568
1:8-1:9 3200. 397. 118.656 .299
1:9-1:10 400. 193. 14.148 .073
1:10-1:11 2800. 369. 112.436 .305
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DEPTH TOTAL 51200. 2757. 1881.840 .683
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50-100
<1:1 400. 295. 20.176 .068
1:6-1:7 41200. 201. 2073.172 10.314
1:7-1:8 25200. 306. 1411.216 4.612
1:8-1:9 132400. 778. 7118.372 9.150
1:9-1:10 49200. 337. 2727.980 8.095
1:10-1:11 153600. 146. 8521.024 58.363
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 402000. 2063. 21871.940 10.602
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 453200. 4820. 23753.780 4.928
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CONTD.
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F
<50
1:9-1:10 1200. 347. 49.716 .143
1:10-1:11 800. 546. 33.304 .061
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DEPTH TOTAL 2000. 893. 83.020 .093

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50-100
1:6-1:7 86400. 755. 4587.808 6.077
1:7-1:8 66000. 746. 3590.944 4.814
1:8-1:9 132800. 1120. 7289.324 6.508
1:9-1:10 164800. 909. 9346.968 10.283
1:10-1:11 424800. 1998. 26470.390 13.248
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DEPTH TOTAL 874800. 5528. 51285.440 9.277
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
100-150
1:10-1:11 49200. 287. 5612.168 19.555
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 49200. 287. 5612.168 19.555
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
150-200
1:10-1:11 1200. 2. 172.004 86.002
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 1200. 2. 172.004 86.002
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 927200. 6710. 57152.630 8.518
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SEAM: COMPOSITE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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G
<50
<1:1 800. 6. 24.656 4.109
1:7-1:8 25600. 105. 695.436 6.623
1:8-1:9 2800. 39. 87.620 2.247
1:9-1:10 2000. 36. 66.968 1.860
1:10-1:11 114400. 438. 4492.116 10.256
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DEPTH TOTAL 145600. 624. 5366.796 8.601
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50-100
1:10-1:11 26800. 52. 1483.856 28.536
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 26800. 52. 1483.856 28.536
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
100-150
1:10-1:11 800. 3. 77.608 25.869
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPTH TOTAL 800. 3. 77.608 25.869
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 173200. 679. 6928.260 10.204
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
H
<50
<1:1 26000. 36. 729.364 20.260
1:1-1:2 7200. 16. 32.968 2.060
1:2-1:3 4400. 10. 27.368 2.737
CONTD.
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1:3-1:4 27200. 105. 281.920 2.685
1:4-1:5 32000. 99. 331.128 3.345
1:5-1:6 34000. 103. 398.208 3.866
1:6-1:7 51200. 149. 726.164 4.874
1:7-1:8 43200. 112. 680.288 6.074
1:8-1:9 18400. 41. 296.608 7.234
1:9-1:10 9600. 15. 124.252 8.283
1:10-1:11 73200. 40. 1404.656 35.116
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DEPTH TOTAL 326400. 726. 5032.924 6.932
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECTOR TOTAL 326400. 726. 5032.924 6.932
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GRAND TOTAL
<1:1 46800. 9481. 1891.988 .200
1:1-1:2 7200. 16. 32.968 2.060
1:2-1:3 4400. 10. 27.368 2.737
1:3-1:4 27200. 105. 281.920 2.685
1:4-1:5 94800. 950. 2446.880 2.576
1:5-1:6 413200. 4468. 14287.440 3.198
1:6-1:7 1054000. 9284. 42676.370 4.597
1:7-1:8 1095200. 7852. 47625.800 6.065
1:8-1:9 1217200. 8235. 61649.140 7.486
1:9-1:10 1152000. 7358. 62944.770 8.555
1:10-1:11 5982800. 46663. 629742.400 13.496
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GRAND TOTAL 11094800. 94422. 863607.100 9.146
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL RESERVES (OCP)
1. As per individual seam thickness=105.388 million tonnes
2. As per cumulative total thickness
of all seams = 94.422 million tonnes
Difference 10.966 million tonnes
3. Agreement = 89.59%
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18. Conclusion : The detailed exploration in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
revealed the presence of ‘23’ correlatable coal seams in the Barakar
Formation of Lower Gondwanas. An attempt has been made to
deciphered the structural set-up of the block based on the available
‘136’ boreholes drilled roughly at 400 x 400 m grid interval. It may vary
marginally during actual mining. Even though, the floor contours have
been drawn at 5.0 m interval, it is difficult to predict minor slips/faults
of less than 5.0 m magnitude and presence of such faults/slips of low
magnitude can not be rule out.
19. Recommendations : Out of 105.388 million tonnes of reserves,

estimated for opencast proposition about 15.150 million tonnes
(14.37%) of reserves are actually under Forest Cover. Similalry, out of
9.861 million tonnes of coal reserves estimated for underground
proposition, about 0.367 million tonnes (3.72%) are under forest cover.
Although, these reserves are grouped under ‘Proved’ category for all
practical purposes, it may be considered as “Indicated” category
reserves,till the data gap is filled by drilling few boreholes. It is therefore
recommended to drill few more boreholes (say, 5 to 6 boreholes) in the
forest cover to recategorised the reserves of the forest cover to ‘Proved’
category. This will also helps to deciphered the geological set-up in the
area more precisely and for compatibility of surrounding data. The
Forest Clearance must be taken before drilling above 5 to 6 boreholes in
the forest cover.
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MAIN BASIN SINGRAULI COAL FIELD
CONTENT
I - SALIENT FEATURES i to xxvi
1. I INTRODUCTION 1 to 8
2. II EXPLORATION METHODOLOGY 9 to 13
3. III GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA 14 to 27

AND BLOCK
4. IV COAL SEAMS 28 to 35
5. V DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAMS 36 to 86
6. VI RESERVES 87 to 101
7. VII GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING 102 to 111
8. VIII SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 112 to 113

LIST OF ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE PAGE
T I T L E
NO. NO.
Statement showing Latitude, Departure, RL, Total
depth, Date of commencement & closure of boreholes
IA drilled by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, 1-4
Coalfield :Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing Co-ordinates of Traverse Stations
IB in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Coalfield : Singrauli 1-2
(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli – Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing detailed run-wise litholog of
boreholes drilled by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar Coal
II 1 to 755
block,Coalfield :Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist:Singrauli
Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing band-by-band analysis of
boreholes drilled in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
III 1 to 234
Coalfield : Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing quality of non-coking coal seams
encountered in boreholes drilled in Suliyari-Belwar
IV 1 to 165
Coal block, Coalfield : Singrauli (Main Basin),
Dist : Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing thickness of different geological
formations in the boreholes drilled by MECL in
V 1 to 4
Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Coalfield : Singrauli(Main
Basin), Dist : Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing details of Dirt bands in the
boreholes drilled in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
VI 1 to 36
Coalfield : Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh .
Statement showing results of Ultimate analysis of coal
seams intersected in boreholes drilled by MECL in
VIIA 1 to 2
Statement showing results of Ash analysis of coal
seams intersected in boreholes drilled by MECL in
VIIB 1 to 2
Statement showing results of Ash Fusion Temperature
of coal seams intersected in boreholes drilled by MECL
VIIC 1 to 2
in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin),
Statement showing results of Hardness Groove Index
of coal seams intersected in boreholes drilled by MECL
VIID 1
in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin),
ANNEXURE PAGE
T I T L E
NO. NO.
Comparative Statement of Coalseams as Interpreted
from the Geophysical Log Vis-à-vis, the Geological Log
VIII 1 to 3
in boreholes drilled by MECL in Suliyari-Belwara Coal
Block, District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise net in-
situ Proved reserves (Open Cast) in Suliyari-Belwar
VIIIA 1 to 3
Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise area
(Open Cast) in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
VIIIB 1 to 3
Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli, Madhya
Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise l net in-
situ Geological resources (≥ 0.50 to 1.0 m thickness)
VIIIC Proved reserves (Open Cast) in Suliyari-Belwar Coal 1 to 3
block, Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli, Madhya
Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise area of
≥ 0.50 to 1.0 m thickness (Open Cast) in Suliyari-
VIIID 1 to 3
Belwar Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist :
Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise net in-
situ Proved reserves (Underground ) in Suliyari-Belwar
VIIIE 1
Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli,
Madhya Pradesh
Synoptic details of Seam-wise and Sector-wise area
(Underground) in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
VIIIF 1
Singrauli(Main Basin), Dist : Singrauli, Madhya
Pradesh
Seam-wise,Sector-Wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-
wise net in-situ Proved reserves (Open Cast) in
IXA 1 to 7
Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Singrauli(Main Basin),
Dist : Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Seam-wise,Barrier-Wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-
wise net in-situ Proved reserves (Open Cast) in
IXB 1 to 6
Seam-wise,Ratio-wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-wise
net in-situ Proved reserves (Open Cast) in Suliyari-
IXC 1 to 10
Seam-wise,Depth-wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-wise
net in-situ Proved reserves (Open Cast) in Suliyari-
IXD 1 to 7
Seam-wise,Sector-wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-
wise net in-situ Proved reserves (Undergound) in
IXE 1 to 3
ii
ANNEXURE PAGE
T I T L E
NO. NO.
Seam-wise,Barrier-wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-
wise net in-situ Proved reserves (Undergound) in
IXF 1 to 3
Seam-wise,Depth-wise,Thickness-wise and Grade-wise
net in-situ Proved reserves (Undergound) in Suliyari-
IXG 1 to 3
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LIST OF PLATES
SL.NO. PLATE MEC/CZ/NGP

TI T L E R.F.
NO. D.O. NO.
1 I Location Map - 2719/2011
2 IIA Topographical Plan 1:5000 2720/2011

3 IIB Survey & Geological Plan 1:5000 2721/2011
Graphic Litholog of Boreholes
4 III-1 1:500 2722/2011
BH. No. MS-1 to MS-10
5 III-2 1:500 2723/2011
6 III-3 1:500 2724/2011
7 III-4 1:500 2725/2011
8 III-5 1:500 2726/2011
9 III-6 1:500 2727/2011
10 III-7 1:500 2728/2011
11 III-8 1:500 2729/2011
12 III-9 1:500 2730/2011
13 III-10 1:500 2731/2011
14 III-11 1:500 2732/2011
15 III-12 1:500 2733/2011
16 III-13 1:500 2734/2011
17 III-14 BH. No. MSN-6, MSSB- 1 to 1:500 2735/2011
MSSB-7
TABULAR CORRELATION
18 IV-1 BH.No. MS-1 to MS-30 2736/2011
19 IV-2 BH.No. MS-31 to MS-60 2737/2011
20 IV-3 BH.No. MS-61 to MS-90 2738/2011
21 IV-4 BH.No. MS-91 to MS-120 2739/2011
BH.No. MS-121 to MS-128,MSN-
22 IV-5 2740/2011
6, MSSB-1 to MSSB-7
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PLATE MEC/CZ/NGP
SL.NO. TI T L E R.F.
NO. D.O. NO.
GRAPHIC CORRELATION
BH.No.MS-108,43,17,37,48,75,
23 V-1 SSB-7,MS-80,33,28,97,12,26, 1:500 2741/2011
03,93,84, 31,18,15,41,35,27
BH.No.MS-
24 V-2 73,127,74,77,82,88,46,86,13,14 1:500 2742/2011
,8,70,9,10,91,81,79,44,92,90,
BH.No.MS-51,MSSB-5,MS-92,
25 V-3 MSSB-4,MS-30,4,3,71,76,83,89, 1:500 2743/2011
102,39,100,95
BH.No.MS-32,98,105,121, 45, 7,
26 V-4 5, 11,66,69, MSSB-6, 1:500 2744/2011
MS-85,87,38,107, 34, 116,36
BH.No.MS-114, MSSB-3,
27 V-5 MS-123,111,117,47,6,124,21, 1:500 2745/2011
50,49,53,112,125,64
BH.No.MS-110,104,99,94,25,29,
28 V-6 MSSB-1,MS-24,96,16,101, 126, 1:500 2746/2011
58,61, 19,23,54,60,63,56,22
BH.No.MS-120,115,65,55,57,
122,128,MSN-6,MS-106,109,20,
29 V-7 1:500 2747/2011
72,68,52,118, 113, MSSB-2,
MS-59,40,21, 67,62
SEAM STRUCTURES
SEAM-R-II
MS-12,17,26,28,31,33, 37, 43,
30 VI-1 1:50 2748/2011
48,75,80,84,93,97,103, 108,
MSSB-7
SEAM-R-I
31 VI-2 MS-12,17,18,26,28,31, 33, 37, 1:50 2749/2011
43 & 48
SEAM-R-I
32 VI-3 MS-75,80,84,88,93,97, 103,108, 1:50 2750/2011
MSSB-7
SEAM-VIII
33 VI-4 MS-8,12,13,14,17,26,27,31,33, 1:50 2751/2011
35,37,51.70,73 & 74
SEAM-VIII
34 VI-5 MS-77,79,88, 93,97,103,127, 1:50 2752/2011
MSSB-4
SEAM -LOCAL-III
35 VI-6 1:50 2753/2011
MS-1 to 6,MS-8 to 20,MS-22
LOCAL-III
36 VI-7 1:50 2754/2011
MS-23 to 38,MS-41,43,45,47,48
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PLATE MEC/CZ/NGP
SL.NO. TI T L E R.F.
NO. D.O. NO.
SEAM-LOCAL-III
37 VI-8 MS-49,50,55,56,57,59,60,61, 1:50 2755/2011
63, 64,65,66,69,70,71,73 to 77
SEAM-LOCAL-III
38 VI-9 MS-79 to 87,89,90,91,93,95 to 1:50 2756/2011
99,101,102
SEAM-LOCAL-III
MS-103,106,107,108,114 to118,
39 VI-10 1:50 2757/2011
120,121,122,124,127,128,
MSN-6, MSSB-2,3,4,6
SEAM -VII TOP
40 VI-11 1:50 2758/2011
SEAM -VII TOP
41 VI-12 1:50 2759/2011
BH. No. MS-22 to MS-39,41,42
SEAM -VII TOP
42 VI-13 BH. No. MS-43,44,45,47,to 1:50 2760/2011
51,53 to 61,64,65
SEAM -VII TOP
43 VI-14 1:50 2761/2011
BH.No. MS-66,69,70,71,73 to 88
SEAM -VII TOP
44 VI-15 BH. No. MS-89 to 96,,98 to 1:50 2762/2011
101,103 to 110
SEAM -VII TOP
45 VI-16 BH. No. MS-111,112,114 to 128, 1:50 2763/2011
MSN-6, MSSB-1 TO 6
SEAM -VII M (UPPER)
BH. No. MS-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11,
46 VI-17 1:50 2764/2011
12,16,19,21,22,23,24,25,27,29,
30,38
SEAM-VII M (UPPER)
47 VI-18 BH. No. MS-40,44,45,47,54 to 1:50 2765/2011
66, 69,71,73,75 & 76
SEAM-VII M (UPPER)
BH.No.MS-78,83,85,87,91,92,
48 VI-19 1:50 2766/2011
94,96,106,111,112,114,115,
117 & 118
SEAM -VII M (UPPER)
49 VI-20 BH. No. MS-120,121,122,124, 1:50 2767/2011
125,128, MSSB-1,2 & 6
SEAM-VII M(LOWER) TOP
50 VI-21 BH. No. MS-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11, 1:50 2768/2011
38, 45,47,63,65,66 & 69
SEAM-VII M(LOWER) TOP
51 VI-22 BH. No. MS-71,76,78,83,85,91 , 1:50 2769/2011
111,117,121,124 & MSSB-6
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SL.NO. PLATE TI T L E R.F. MEC/CZ/NGP
NO. D.O. NO.
SEAM-VII M(LOWER) BOT
52 VI-23 BH. No. MS-1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11, 1:50 2770/2011
29,38,45,47,63,65,66
SEAM-VII M(LOWER) BOT
BH. No. MS-69,71,76,78, 83, 85,
53 VI-24 1:50 2771/2011
91, 111,117, 121, 124, &
MSSB-6
SEAM-VII M(LOWER)
54 VI-25 BH. No. MS-16,19,21 to 25, 1:50 2772/2011
27,30, 44,54, TO 58
SEAM-VII M(LOWER)
BH. No. MS-59,60,64,73,75,87,
55 VI-26 1:50 2773/2011
92,94,96,106,112,114,115,120,
122,125,128,MSSB-1,2,MS-118
SEAM-VII M(MERGED)
56 VI-27 BH. No. MS-4,8,9,13, 14, 15, 17, 1:50 2774/2011
18, 20, 26,28,31 to 34
SEAM -VII M (MERGED)
57 VI-28 BH. No. MS-35,36,37,39, 41, 42, 1:50 2775/2011
43, 48to 53,61 & 67
58 VI-29 BH. No. MS-70,74,77,79 to 82, 1:50 2776/2011
84, 86,88,89,90,93,95 & 97
59 VI-30 1:50 2777/2011
BH. No. MS-98 to 105,107,108
60 VI-31 BH. No. MS-109,110,116,119, 1:50 2778/2011
123, 126, 127,MSN-6,MSSB-3,4
SEAM -VII BOTTOM(UPPER)
61 VI-32 BH. No. MS-16,19,22 to 25, 49, 1:50 2779/2011
50, 52 to 55,57,59
SEAM -VII BOTTOM(UPPER)
BH. No. MS-61,87, 96, 99,
62 VI-33 1:50 2780/2011
104,106,115,118,120,122,128 &
MSSB-2
SEAM-VII BOTTOM(LOWER)
63 VI-34 BH. No. MS-16,19,22, to 25,49, 1:50 2781/2011
50,52,53,55,57,59,60,87
SEAM-VII BOTTOM(LOWER)
64 VI-35 BH. No. MS-96,99,104,105,106, 1:50 2782/2011
115,118,120,122,128,MSSB-2
SEAM-VII BOTTOM
65 VI-36 1:50 2783/2011
BH. No. MS-1 to 11,13,14,15,17
SEAM-VII BOTTOM
66 VI-37 1:50 2784/2011
BH.No.MS-18,20,21,26 to 37
67 VI-38 SEAM-VII BOTTOM 1:50 2785/2011
BH. No. MS-38 to 45,47,48, 51,
56,58,63,64
68 VI-39 SEAM-VII BOTTOM 1:50 2786/2011
BH. No. MS-65,66,67,69, 70, 71,
73, 74 to 81
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NO. D.O. NO.
SEAM-VII BOTTOM
69 VI-40 BH. No. MS-82 to 86,88 to 95, 1:50 2787/2011
97,98
SEAM-VII BOTTOM
BH. No.MS-100,102,103,107 to
70 VI-41 1:50 2788/2011
110,112,114,116,117,119,121,
123,124
SEAM-VII BOTTOM
71 VI-42 BH. No. MS- 125,126,127, 1:50 2789/2011
MSSB-1,3,4,5,8,6
SEAM-LOCAL-II (TOP) & Local-II
(BOTTOM)
72 VI-43 1:50 2790/2011
MS-107,MSSB-1,MS-107 &
MSSB-1
SEAM-LOCAL-II
BH. No. MS-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,
73 VI-44 1:50 2791/2011
16,17,20,24,26,30,35,38,39,41,
42,43 & 45
SEAM-LOCAL-II
BH. No. MS-47,49,50,53,55, 57,
74 VI-45 1:50 2792/2011
58,60,61,63,64,65,70,73,74,77,
79,85 & 87
SEAM-LOCAL-II
BH. No. MS-89,91, 94,97,99,
75 VI-46 1:50 2793/2011
100, 101,102, 103, 104,105,
106, 109,110 &115
SEAM-LOCAL
BH. No. MS-117,118, 119, 121,
76 VI-47 1:50 2794/2011
123, 125,126,128,MSN-6,
MSSB-2 & 4
SEAM-VI
BH. No. MS-1,3,4,5, 8,9,10,13,
77 VI-48 1:50 2795/2011
14,15,17,18,20,21,23,24,25,26,
27 & 28
SEAM-VI
78 VI-49 BH. No. MS-30 to 39,MS-41,42, 1:50 2796/2011
45, 45,46,49,50,54,55,57
SEAM-VI
79 VI-50 BH.No. MS-60,61,62,64,66, 67, 1:50 2797/2011
69, 70,71,73,74,76,77 to 84
SEAM-VI
BH. No. MS-87,88,89,91 to 100,
80 VI-51 1:50 2798/2011
MS-102 to 105,107,108,110 &
113
SEAM-VI
81 VI-52 BH.No MS-114,116,MS-123 to 1:50 2799/2011
128, MSSB-1 & 6
SEAM-LOCAL-I
BH.No. MS-3,12,18,29,37, 40,
82 VI-53 1:50 2800/2011
41, 50,67,80,84,108,110,MSN-6,
MSSB-2
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NO. D.O. NO.
SEAM-V
83 VI-54 BH.No.MS-1 to 15,17,20,23,24 1:50 2801/2011
& 25
SEAM-V
84 VI-55 BH.No.MS-27 to 30,32 to 42,44 1:50 2802/2011
to 47
SEAM-V
85 VI-56 1:50 2803/2011
BH.No.MS-48 to 67
SEAM-V
BH.No.MS-68 to 70,75,76,78,
86 VI-57 1:50 2804/2011
79,80,84,85,86,87, 90,91,97,99,
100,101,102 & 104
SEAM-V
BH.No.MS-105,107, 108, 109,
87 VI-58 1:50 2805/2011
110,112,113,115, MSN-6 &
MSSB-1 To 4
SEAM-IV
88 VI-59 BH.No.MS-1,17,22,62,68, 1:50 2806/2011
MSSB-1,2 &4
SEAM-III
89 VI-60 BH.No.MS-1,17,12,62,MSN-6, 1:50 2807/2011
MSSB-1,3 & 4
SEAM-II
90 VI-61 BH.No.MS-1,17,22,62,MSN-6, 1:50 2808/2011
MSSB-1 & 4
SEAM-I & BAND
91 VI-62 BH.No.MS-,22,62,68,MSN-6, 1:50 2809/2011
MS-110 & MSSB-1
VII ROOF CONTOUR PLAN
92 VII-1 SEAM-R II 1:5000 2810/2011
93 VII-2 SEAM-R I 1:5000 2811/2011
94 VII-3 SEAM-VII TOP 1:5000 2812/2011
SEAM-VII MIDDLE(MERGED) &
95 VII-4 1:5000 2813/2011
VII MIDDLE(UPPER)
SEAM-VII BOTTOM &
96 VII-5 1:5000 2814/2011
VII BOTTOM (UPPER)
97 VII-6 SEAM-VI 1:5000 2815/2011
VIII FLOOR CONTOUR PLAN
98 VIII-1 SEAM-R II 1:5000 2816/2011
99 VIII-2 SEAM-R I 1:5000 2817/2011

100 VIII-3 SEAM-VII TOP 1:5000 2818/2011
SEAM-VII MIDDLE (MERGED)
101 VIII-4 VII MIDDLE LOWER 1:5000 2819/2011
VII MIDDLE LOWER (BOTTOM)
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NO. D.O. NO.
SEAM-VII BOTTOM &
102 VIII-5 1:5000 2820/2011
VII BOTTOM (LOWER)
103 VIII-6 SEAM- VI 1:5000 2821/2011
GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION
104 IX 1:5000 2822/2011
ALONG AA’,BB’,CC’&DD’
SEAM FOLIO PLAN
105 X-1 SEAM-R II 1:5000 2823/2011
106 X-2 SEAM-R I 1:5000 2824/2011
107 X-3 SEAM-LOCAL-III 1:5000 2825/2011
108 X-4 SEAM-VII (TOP) 1:5000 2826/2011

SEAM-VII MIDDLE(UPPER)
109 X-5 1:5000 2827/2011
SEAM-VII MIDDLE (LOWER) TOP
110 X-6 1:5000 2828/2011
SEAM-VII MIDDLE MERGED
111 X-7 MIDDLE LOWER & MIDDLE 1:5000 2829/2011
LOWER (BOTTOM)
112 X-8 SEAM-VII BOTTOM (UPPER) 1:5000 2830/2011
SEAM-VII BOTTOM & VII
113 X-9 1:5000 2831/2011
BOTTOM (LOWER)
SEAM-LOCAL-II (BOTTOM) &
114 X-10 1:5000 2832/2011
LOCAL-II
115 X-11 SEAM- VI 1:5000 2833/2011
116 X-12 SEAM- V 1:5000 2834/2011
ISO-PARTING PLAN
117 XI-1 SEAM-R-II & R-I 1:5000 2835/2011

118 XI-2 SEAM-VII TOP & VII M. 2836/2011
1:5000
(MERGED)/MIDDLE (UPPPER)
119 XI-3 SEAM-VII M.MERGED/ 2837/2011
M.LOWER(BOTT.) & VII 1:5000
BOTTOM/VII BOTT.(UPPER)
QUARRY DEPTH PLAN UPTO
120 XII SEAM-VII BOTTOM & VII 1:5000 2838/2011
BOTTOM (LOWER)
121 XIII COAL: OB RATIO PLAN 1:5000 2839/2011
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NO. D.O. NO.
GEOPHYSICAL LOG
1:200
122 XIV-1 BH.No.MS-1 2840/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
123 XIV-2 BH.No.MS-8 2841/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
124 XIV-3 BH.No.MS-27 2842/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
125 XIV-4 BH.No.MS-34 2843/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
126 XIV-5 BH.No.MS-37 2844/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
127 XIV-6 BH.No.MS-40 2845/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
128 XIV-7 BH.No.MS-46 2846/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
129 XIV-8 BH.No.MS-52 2847/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
130 XIV-9 BH.No.MS-57 2848/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
131 XIV-10 BH.No.MS-61 2849/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
132 XIV-11 BH.No.MS-75 2850/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
133 XIV-12 BH.No.MS-110 2851/2011
(Vertical)
1:200
134 XIV-13 BH.No.MS-117 2852/2011
(Vertical)
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MAIN BASIN SINGRAULI COAL FIELD
CHAPTER-I
1.00.00 INTRODUCTION
1.01.00 General
1.01.01 The Singrauli coalfield is the northern-most part of the Son-Mahanadi

Master Basin which occupies a prominent position on the power map of
India due to its vast quarriable coal resources.
1.01.02 The Suliyari-Belwar Coal block located in the Main basin of Singrauli
Coalfield, which was regionally explored by Mineral Exploration
Corporation Limited (MECL) under Promotional Programme
(Government of India). This exploration campaign has established the
presence of coal bearing Barakar Formation at comparatively shallower
depth.
1.01.03 The said block allotted to M/s Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development
Corporation Limited (A Government of AP Undertaking) under
Government Company dispensation scheme for commercial mining
(priority captive mine block).
1.01.04 Accordingly a meeting was arranged at APMDC Registered Head Office,

Hyderabad on dated 04..02.2010 between MECL & APMDC, where in
APMDC expressed their willingness to award the detailed exploration
work to MECL. Subsequently, MECL has sent the commercial offer to
APMDC vide letter No.251/CD/14-04(13)/2010 dated 20.02.2010
reflecting scope of work and schedule of rates. After having various
preliminary discussions a Memorandum of Agreement was signed
between MECL & APMDC on dated 30.04.2010 to carry out detailed
exploration work in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, district Singruali,
Madhya Pradesh, involving 20000 m of drilling in about 100 boreholes
with associated geological, geophysical & chemical activities.
1.01.05 Consequent upon the agreement, MECL mobilized its resources in

Suliyari-Belwar Coal block & has commenced the drilling campaign on
dated 17.05.2010 by deploying three drill units. The exploration
activities in the area was concluded on dated 23.06.2011. The entire
investigation involves 18938.50 m of drilling in 128 ‘MS’ series
boreholes in an area of 10.74 Sq Km. About six to seven proposed
boreholes within reserved Forest area have not been drilled in want of
Forest Permission which covers about 2.24 Sq Km. area in the south-
western part of the block.
1.01.06 The entire exploration campaign was monitored by APMDC on day to
day basis. The borehole depths, locations and boreholes identified for
Physico-mechanical Test were also decided as per APMDC requirement.
1.01.07 It was decided in the joint meeting between MECL, APMDC & SCCL
officials on dated 26.08.2011, that the final geological report may be
prepared with available data as on date and the boreholes data
generated subsequently by the boreholes to be drilled in the forest area
shall be submitted in the form of an addendum to the final geological
report.
1.01.08 The entire exploration campaign was monitored by APMDC on day to

day basis. The borehole depths, locations and boreholes identified for
Physico-mechanical Test were also decided as per APMDC requirement.
1.01.09 Thus, the present geological report on exploration for coal in Suliyari-
Belwar Coal block embodied the data of 128 ‘MS’ series boreholes
(18938.50 m) drilled during present campaign, 7 ‘MSSB’ series
boreholes (1026.50 m) & 1 ‘MSN’ series borehole (346.50 m) drilled
earlier by MECL under Promotional Programme.
1.02.00 Objective of Exploration
1.02.01 The detailed exploration is aimed at re-categorisation of existing

‘Indicated Category’ coal reserves to the ‘Proved’ category coal reserves
to enable mine feasibility and developmental activities for power
generation. The open cast proposition is aimed to prove upto Seam-VII
(Bottom), whereas underground proposition upto Seam-V.
1.03.00 Location and Accessibility
1.03.01 The Suliyari-Belwar Coal block spread over a total 12.98 Sq Km area is
located at about 75 km south-west of Singrauli Township, the district
Headquarter, where as it is 45 km south-west of Waidhan Township,
the Tehsil Headquarter. The area is part of Survey of India Toposheet
No.64 I/5 (on R.F.1:50000) and is bounded by the following co-
ordinates.
Latitude : N23O 55′ 28″ to 23O 58′ 15″

Longitude : E82O 18′ 52″ to 82O 20′ 58″
1.03.02 Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway via Bargwan traverses 25 km north of the

block. A mettled road Parsona to Mara is located further east of the
block. An unmettled rod branching out of this at Rajmelan culminates
at Sarai. From this road to the west of River Mahan, a north-south
running Kutcha road leads to Langadda via Bhalyatola, Suliyari &
Jhalari. The block is also accessible by unmettled road, bifurcating
from Raila, leading to Suliyari. The distance of Bargwan, the nearest
railway station on Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of central railway is
about 25 km from the block. The nearest Airport is Varanasi is about
250 km from Waidhan. The important industrial township & railway
2
station Renukoot is at a distance of 70 km from Waidhan on Chopan-
Garhwa Road section of eastern railway. Renukoot township is well
connected with Hawrah, Tatanagar, Delhi etc. by direct train.
1.03.03 The block is traversed by number of fair weathered and Forest

roads. The important villages in and around the block are Suliyari
village, located north of the block, while Belwar village is located in the
south-eastern part of the block, village Jhalri occupies western & part of
central region and village Majhalipath occupies eastern & part of central
region of Suliyari-Belwar coal block. The Block location plan is
presented as Plate No.I
1.04.00 Block Boundary
1.04.01 As per APMDC, the block boundary is considered to be the leasehold

boundary of block allotted for captive mine purpose. All drawings as
well as estimation of reserves are therefore restricted within this block
boundary.
1.05.00 Mining Activities
1.05.01 The block is free from any mining activities. However, Mining activities
are mostly confined to Moher Sub-Basin of Singrauli Coal field, whereas
Main Basin of the coalfield is devoid of any mining activities.
1.06.00 Climate, Flora & Fauna
1.06.01 The climate of the area is characterized by hot dry summer as well
distributed rainfall in the monsoon season. The summer season begins
from March and extended upto May with maximum temperature rising
upto 48°C during the peak period. The monsoon period extends from
June to September with an average rainfall of 1132.7 mm. The winter
season commences in early November upto February with the mean
daily temperature of 8.1°C.
1.06.02 The details of common flora occurring in the area with their botanical
names are given below in Table No.1.01.
Table No.1.01
Common Name Botanical Name

Sal Shorea robusta
Jamun Syzygium cumini
Mahua Mapnyca indica
Imli Temerinda indica
Eucallyptus -
Tendu Diospyros melandxylon
Neem Meligtonia hartensis
Mango Mangi Ferra indica
1.06.03 The common species of wild life found in the forest area are Bear, Fox,
Jackal, Deer, Hyena, Monkeys, while Krait, Viper, Garden Lizards &
3
Cobras are among the reptiles found in the area. The birds like Parrot,
Woodpecker, Crow, Vulture, Sparrow, wild hens etc are also observed in
the area.
1.06.04 Agriculture is the main occupation of the people living in the area.
Forest is the main land cover spread over an area of 2.24 Sq Km within
the block. The major area is mainly covered by reddish sandy soil and
is low fertile in nature. Paddy, Wheat, Toovar, Chana, Jawar, Koda,
Sonari etc. are the major crops grown over the Paddy-plain in the area.
The crop fields near wells, nalas are being irrigated round the year
while remaining crops are rain feed.
1.06.05 Hydro-geologically, the area is confined to Gondwana ground water

province and is best suited for storage of ground water under confined
condition. The main source of water in the area is Harddul Nala, while
all the villages are having hand pumps as a source of drinking water
besides few dug wells.
1.07.00 Topography & Drainage
1.07.01 The topography of Suliyari-Belwar coal block is highly undulating and

rugged as evident from the topographical plan prepared on 1.0 m
contour interval. The northern and southern part of the block are
occupied by hillocks of the elevation upto 500 m above MSL. In general
the elevation of ground varies from 441.07 m as observed in borehole
MS-2 to 499.23 m in borehole MS-37 located in the south-western and
northern parts of the block respectively.
1.07.02 The block shows dendritic to sub-dendritic drainage pattern. The

drainage of the block is mainly controlled by westerly flowing Hardul
Nala which traverses the block, in the north-western part and passes
throughout the block beyond south-western part of the block. Many
small seasonal nalas drained into Hardul Nala.
1.08.00 Previous Work
1.08.01 The regional exploration in Main Basin of Singrauli coalfield by

Geological Survey of India in 1962 and is still continuing. MECL has
also carried out regional exploration on promotional basis during
April’1999 to April’2000 in Mara-II Mahan block to east of Suliyari-
Belwar coal block. It has also carried out regional exploration on
promotional basis in Dongri-Tal block during the period from 8-11-2003
to 23-01-2006 and is located in the west to Suliyari-Belwar coal block.
1.08.02 MECL, during the regional exploration campaign under Promotional

Programme has also carried drilling in Suliyari-Belwar coal block for the
period from 19-4-2002 to 25-06-2003 and has envisaged about 80
million tonnes of geological coal reserves on the basis of 7 boreholes
drilled in the block, the data of which is also incorporated in the present
geological report.
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1.09.00 Description and Quantum of Present Work
1.09.01 As described in Para 1.08.02, the regional exploration on promotional

basis in Suliyari-Belwar coal block was mainly oriented at acquiring
data to assess the presence of coal bearing strata, accordingly the coal
reserves were categorized as ‘Indicated’ category reserves. Since for the
mine planning purpose, the bulk of reserves are required to be under
‘Proved’ category. M/s Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development
Corporation Limited (APMDC) who is allottee of said block, proposed to
acquire additional data through drilling roughly at 400 x 400 m grid
interval in earlier explored Suliyari-Belwar block. Accordingly APMDC
awarded detailed exploration work to MECL.
1.09.02 MECL, attended to this detailed exploration work in Suliyari-Belwar coal

block during the period from 17-05-2010 to 23-06-2011 and has
completed 128 boreholes. The quantum of detailed exploration work in
Suliyari-Belwar coal block is given in Table No.1.02.
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TABLE NO.1.02
Quantum of Physical work completed by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block,
District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Sl. Activity Quantum of work

No
1. Geological Mapping 12.98 Sq. Km.
2. Survey
ii) Triangulation stations 78 Stations
ii) R.L. & Co-ordinates 128 boreholes (MS-1 to 128)
iii) Surface contouring 12.98 Sq. Km.
at 1.0 m interval
3. A) Drilling (By MECL)
i) No. of boreholes drilled 128 boreholes (MS-1 to 128)
ii) Meterage drilled 18938.50 m.
B) Data of old boreholes

considered 8 boreholes (MSSB-1 to 7, &
i) No. of boreholes MSN-6 )
1373.00 m.
ii) Meterage
4. Geological Core Logging 18938.50 m (MS-1 to 128)
5. Geophysical Logging 2232.00 m (13 boreholes)
(MS-1, 8, 27, 34, 37, 40,
46,52,57,61, 75,110,117)
6. Sampling / Analysis
i) Band by band samples 1078.37 m (123 bhs.)
Analysed (MS-1 to 23, 25 to 42, 44 to
67, 69,70, 71, 73 to 112,
114 to 128)
ii) Full Proximate Analysis 249 samples (68 boreholes)
(at 60% RH & at 40°C)
iii) Gross Calorific Value 249 samples (68 boreholes)
(K. Cal/Kg))
iv) Ultimate Analysis 60 samples (13 boreholes)
v) Ash Analysis 60 samples (13 boreholes)
vi) AFT 60 samples (13 boreholes)
vii) Total Sulphur 60 samples (13 boreholes)
viii) HGI 53 samples (13 boreholes)
7. Physico-Mechanical Test 2 boreholes (MS-24, 43)
(364.00 m)-Result awaited.
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1.10.00 Scope and Limitations
1.10.01 The present Geological report on detailed exploration for coal in Suliyari-
Belwar coal block incorporates, the data of 128 ‘MS’ series boreholes
drilled by MECL during present investigation campaign, and 8 boreholes
of ‘MSSB’, & ‘MSN’ series drilled earlier in the block. The scope of the
work is primarily to study the area through detailed drilling and
reconfirm the geological structure besides the up-gradation of coal
reserves from the existing ‘Indicated’ category to ‘Proved’ category for
Captive Mine Planning Programme.
1.10.02 Based on the available data, the correlation of coal is attempted

seam/section/band-wise intersected in different boreholes.
1.10.03 The variation in the thickness of individual seam/section appears to be

a depositional phenomena.
1.10.04 As the entire area is concealed under sandy soil, the structural
interpretation in the block is based solely on the sub-surface data
obtained from the boreholes.
1.10.05 The faults are assumed to have 60° dip in the absence of any definite
evidence. The throw of the faults may be the cumulative throw of more
than one fault. The possibility of minor slips/faults of lesser magnitude
can not be ruled out.
1.10.06 The borehole geophysical logging have been carried out for 13 boreholes
only at the discretion of APMDC.
1.10.07 Coal reserves have been estimated for open cast proposition upto Seam-
VII (Bottom) and underground coal reserves for Seam-Local-II, Seam-VI
& seam-V as per APMDC requirement. The reserves have also been
estimated for thickness ≥0.50 m seam/section as suggested by APMDC.
1.10.08 The floor contours, iso-chores, iso-grade for different coal

seams/sections have been drawn based on the assumption of gradual
change between the points of observations.
1.10.09 As the formations have gentle dips, rolls in strike and dip between the
points of observations can not be ruled out.
1.10.10 The sub-crop of coal seams & faults have been extended upto the floor
of the weathered zone.
1.10.11 The structural interpretation within the Reserve Forest area is tentative,
conjectural and needs confirmation by drilling few more boreholes. The
coal reserves have been although categorized under ‘Proved’ category, it
will be considered as ‘Indicated’ category till few more boreholes are
drilled in the forest cover.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
MINERAL EXPLORATION CORPORATION LIMITED (MECL)

ACKNOWLEDGES WITH THANKS, THE CHAIRMAN & MANAGING
DIRECTOR AND OTHER OFFICERS OF ANDHRA PRADESH
MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (APMDCL) FOR
ENTRUSTING THE DETAILED EXPLORATION WORK IN SULIYARI-
BELWAR COAL BLOCK AND ALSO FOR DAY TO DAY FIELD LEVEL
MONITORING AND IN FINALIZATION OF THIS REPORT.
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CHAPTER-II
2.00.00 EXPLORATION METHODOLOGY
2.01.00 General
2.01.01 As per the requirement of M/s Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development

Corporation Limited (APMDC), the detailed drilling in Suliyari-Belwar
coal block was carried out by MECL during the period from 17-05-2010
to 23-06-2011 with the deployment of three drill units/rigs. Activity-
wise methods are described below.
2.02.00 Surveying
2.02.01 The details of survey network established by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar

coal block is given below:
a) The survey network in this block was carried out from the survey
network established in the present exploration block. The two
triangulation stations viz. ST-1 and ST-2 located in the south-
western part of Suliyari-Belwar coal block are considered as base
pillars. During present phase of survey, based on the calculated
bearing and distance from local co-ordinates of base pillars, the
survey network was laid down in the entire block with 78 numbers of
triangulation stations (‘ST’ series) and all the boreholes drilled during
present phase and earlier drilled 8 no. of old boreholes were
connected with reference to this base line.
b) The geographical co-ordinates of the above stations were determined

with the help of GPS (Global Positioning System) ‘ETREXVISTA
GARMIN’, while the distance between ST-1 & ST-2 was taken with
the help of Total Station (TOPCON-223). The geographical co-
ordinates of triangulation stations ST-1 & ST-2 were then converted
to rectangular co-ordinates in Conformal Conic Projection System
with the help of software available with MECL. The geographical &
rectangular co-ordinates, bearing, distance and scale factor of ST-1
& ST-2 are furnished below.
Base Geographical Co-ordinates Rectangular Co-ordinates

Station Latitude Longitude Northing Easting
ST-1 23º-55'- 82º-18'-59.8029" 1103500.9295 2828730.0014
52.7435"
ST-2 23º-56'- 82º-18'-58.6000" 1104028.8653 2828702.0659
09.9014"
Bearing from ST-1 to ST-2 = 356º58'5.75''.

Distance from ST-1 to ST-2 = 528.6744 m.
Scale factor = 0.999524656
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c) Consequently, the co-ordinates of triangulation stations and
boreholes were converted to both rectangular and geographical co-
ordinates in Conformal Conic Projection System after applying
corrections and using standard formulate with the help of software
available with MECL.
d) The reduced level (R.L.) of the triangulation stations & boreholes

have been determined with reference to the old borehole MSN-6
located in the south-eastern part of the block and is considered as
Bench Mark with value 470.00 m. Accordingly all triangulation /
traverse stations and all boreholes were connected for R.L.
determination with reference to said Bench Mark.
e) The topographical survey work (surface contouring) was carried out

at 1.0 m contour interval in an area of 12.98 sq. km. with the help of
Total Station (TOPCON-223), GPS, NI Theodolite and Auto Level
coupled with T-2 Theodolite. All surface features, village boundary
and Geological features were simultaneously picked-up. The
Topographical Plan is presented as Plate No.IIA while survey &
geological plan as Plate No.IIB.
f) The geographical & rectangular co-ordinates and R.L. of

Triangulation Stations established during present phase of survey
work are given in Annexure-IB.
2.03.00 Exploratory Drilling
2.03.01 The detailed drilling in Suliyari-Balwar coal block involving 18938.50

of core drilling in 128 boreholes (MS-1 to MS-128) during the period
from 17-05-2010 to 23-06-2011 by deploying three drill machines.
The year-wise break-up of meterage drilled in the block is given below.
Year 2010-11 - 15974.50 m.

Year 2011-12 - 2964.00 m.
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Grand Total - 18938.50 m.
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23.03.02 The entire drilling has been carried out in NX/NQ core size, except in
deeper zone BQ size & in the top overburden zone, HX/HQ core size
have been used with respective core barrel. Bentonite mud and
polymers/chemicals have also been used as drilling fluids, for making
wall coating to avoid caving-in of boreholes and also to stabilized the
borehole wall for safe drilling and geophysical logging and to flush out
the formation cutting respectively. The drilling fluids also serve as
coolant at the bit head.
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2.04.00 Core Logging
2.04.01 The drill cores of both coal and non-coal strata obtained from each
boreholes has been systematically studied in detail. The nature of
lithology, grain size, colour, structural features etc were recorded. The
roof and floor depth of coal horizons and their thickness were corrected
on the basis of analytical data of band by band samples.
2.04.02 The consolidated account of lithology of boreholes drilled by MECL

during the present phase of drilling (MS-1 to MS-128) is given in
Annexure-II. The graphic presentation of boreholes on R.F. 1:500 are
given in Plates III-1 to III-14.
2.05.00 Borehole Geophysical Logging

2.05.01 As part of exploration programme in Suliyari-Belwar coal block, the
borehole geophysical logging of only 13 boreholes have been carried out
involving 2232 m. (MS-1, 8, 9, 24, 27, 37,40,46,57,61,75,110 & 117) as
per APMDC requirement.
2.05.02 The borehole geophysical logging has been carried out in the block by
truck-mounted logging unit manufacture by M/s SIE GEOSOURCE
AUSTRALIA. The physical characteristics of formations measured by
logging unit are electrical resistance, self potential, natural radio-
activity, porosity, density & borehole diameter. The measuring tools
/probes use for this purpose are:
i) Combination of Single Point Resistance (SPR) and

Spontaneous Potential (SP)
ii) Natural Gamma (NG)

iii) Neutron-Neutron (NN)
iv) Combination of Density and Caliper (DC)
2.05.03 Depending upon variation in the physical properties of various litho-

units, the responses have also been different with the help of this
phenomenon, three litho-units have been broadly identified viz. coal,
sandstone & shale/clay.
a) Coal : It is characterized by highest apparent resistance, low SP, low

natural radio-activity, low neutron counts & high density counts.
The value varies depending upon carbon content of the rock matrix.
b) Sandstone : Apparent resistance is less than coal and greater than

shale/clay. It is characterized by high neutron counts, Low density,
Low radioactivity, and negative or feebly positive self potential.
c) Shale/clay : This litho-units shows low electrical resistance, a

comparatively low positive SP, high natural radioactivity and low
density counts in the log.
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2.05.04 The different log responses against different litho-units are tabulated
below in Table No.2.01.
Table No.2.01
Different log responses against different litho-units
Litho-units Geophysical Parameters
SPR NG NN Density
(ohm) (CSS) (CPS) (CPS)
Coal High Low Low High
Sandstone Moderate Low High Low
Shale Low High Low Low
2.06.00 Sampling/Chemical Analysis

2.06.01 The standard procedure adopted for coal sampling is given below:
a) Band by band : Coal and associated carbonaceous matter was

packed in polythene tubes immediately after recovery from the core
barrel. The samples of correlatable coal seams as well as persistent
bands of significant thickness were sent to Chemical Laboratory
MECL, Nagpur for band by band analysis. Before sending it to the
laboratory, the preparation of samples at (-)72 mesh sizes, coning
and quartering, packing etc. were done at project level. A total of
1078.37 m of coal samples from 123 boreholes have been subjected
to band by band analysis. Band by band analytical results are
furnished in Annexure-III.
b) Overall Analysis : After receiving band by band analytical results,

the seam overall analysis at 60% RH and at 40°C for workable coal
seams were advised. A total of 249 samples from 68 boreholes have
been sent for overall analysis at MECL Laboratory, Nagpur. The
proximate analysis is carried out on automatic MAC-400 Coal
Analyser, LECO, USA, available with MECL Laboratory, Nagpur. The
results of overall analysis are given in Annexure-IV.
c) Gross Calorific Value : A total of 249 coal samples from 68 boreholes

representing correlatable seams/sections and the entire block were
sent for determination of GCV. The GCV is determined by burning a
weighted quantity of sample in an adiabatic oxygen Bomb
calorimeter under controlled conditions. The calorific value is
computed from temperature observations made before and after
combustion and by giving due allowance for thermo-chemical
reactions. It is reported in terms of K.Calories/Kg on air dried basis.
The Gross Calorific Values of overall samples are given in Annexure-
IV. The seam structure of seams on R.F. 1:50 are presented in Plate
No. VI-1 to VI-62.
d) Ultimate Analysis : The ultimate analysis for determining elements

like Carbon%, Hydrogen%, Nitrogen%, Sulphur % & Oxygen% was
carried out for 60 number of overall samples from 13 boreholes for
different coal seams representing the entire block. The ultimate
analysis methodology is based on BIS method. The results are given
in Annexure-VIIA.
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e) Ash Analysis : The Ash analysis of coal of different seams/sections of
60 overall samples from 13 boreholes was carried out in order to
determined constituents like SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, CaO, MgO, TiO2,
SO3, P2O5 and alkalies using inductivity coupled plasma atomic
emission spectroscope (ICP). The results are given in Annexure-VIIB.
f) Ash Fusion Temperature : The most important method to determine

the properties of coal ash is by determining the ash fusion
temperature. In this test, the four types of temperature recorded viz.
a) Initial Deformation Temperature Point (IDP) at which the first
rounding of coal cone apex appears, b)softening Temperature point
c) Hemispherical Deformation Temperature Point (HDP) at which the
height of the cone is reduced to half the width of the base and d)
Fluid Temperature Point (FDP) at which the fused mass gets spread
out to nearly a flat layer. These properties of coal ash is also
represented as IT, ST, HT & FT respectively. It has been determined
for 60 overall coal samples from 13 boreholes and are presented in
Annexure-VIIC.
g) Hard Grove Grindability Index (HGI) : Representative coal samples

were subjected to determination of HGI with the objective to know
the ease of liberating non-combustible constituent from coal. This
test was conducted through a standard procedure that determine the
relative ease of pulverizing coal in comparison to a standard coal
having a HGI of 100. The method is based on Rittenger’s law, which
states that, “the work done in pulverizing is proportional to a new
surface”. It has been determined for 53 overall coal samples from 13
boreholes and the results are furnish in Annexure-VIID.
h) Physico-Mechanical Test : Two boreholes viz. MS-24 & MS-43 were

identified representing the entire block in consultation with APMDC
for carrying out Physico-mechanical Test on full core length of the
borehole to determine the different parameters. The borehole core of
these two boreholes have been sent to VNIT, Nagpur for conducting
above test. The results are awaited.
2.07.00 Evaluation of Exploration Data
2.07.01 The data generated during detailed exploration in Suliyari-Belwar block

were systematically processed at Project, Zonal Office and Information
Technology Centre of MECL, as result of which, the structure,
disposition, lateral extent of deposit, depth range, quality range, the
reserves falling in various parameters viz. thickness range, grade and
ratio were worked out and are presented in relevant chapters.
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CHAPTER-III
3.00.00 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA AND BLOCK
3.01.00 Regional Geology
3.01.01 The Singruali coalfield forms the northern extremity of Son-Mahanadi

master Gondwana basin, at the junction region of east-west trending
Damodar-Koel-Tatapani graben and the NW-SE trending Son-Mahanadi
rift zone; thus reflecting the lithological and structural characteristics of
both Damodar and Son valley Gondwana basins. The northern limit of
the Singruali coalfield is defined by a major east west trending northern
boundary fault, which is parallel to the Narmada-Son lineament. The
high standing Mahadeva hills are defining the southern boundary.
Talchir beds rest unconformably over Precambrian rocks and the
Precambrian themselves, are forming the eastern boundary whereas the
western boundary is formed by the contact of Precambrians and supra
Barakar sediments. The generalized stratigraphic succession (after
Laskar, et.al 1977 and Raja Rao 1983) is given in Table-3.01.
TABLE 3.01
General Stratigraphic Succession of the Singruali Coalfield
Age Group Formation Lithology

Cretaceous Intrusives Dolerite dykes & Sills
Upper Upper Mahadeva Coarse grains, ferruginous sandstone
Triassic (?) Gondwana with bands of shale, clay and
conglomerates.
Lower Panchet (?) White, greenish white and pink
Triassic micaceous, medium to coarse
grained sandstone with red beds,
greenish brown silty shales and
conglomerates.
Upper Lower Raniganj Fine grained sandstones and shales
Permian Gondwana (215-403 m) with coal seams including 134 m
thick Jhingurdah seam.
Middle Barren Measrue Very coarse grained, ferruginous,
Permian (125-300 m) sandstones, green clays & shales.
Lower Barakar Medium to coarse grained,
Permian (325-600 m) sandstones, shales, clays and coal
seams.
Upper Talchir Tillite, sandstones, siltstones, needle
Carboniferous (75-130 m) shales etc.
to Lower
permian
--------------------- Unconformity ---------------------
Precambrian Precambrian Phyllites, quartzites, schists and
gneisses.
3.02.00 The geological formations in Singrauli coalfield are briefly described

below:
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3.02.01 The Precambrain basement: The Precambrian basement comprises,
granite gneisses and schists in the southeast and metasedimetns of
Bijawar group in north. The metasediments consist of Phyllites,
quartzites etc inliers of granite gneiss were observed at Koelkhud village
on Waidhan-Mara road.
3.02.02 Talchirs: This formation is mostly exposed along the eastern boundary
of the coalfield. The width of the outcrop varies from 3 km to 8 km.
Isolated exposures are exits along the northern boundary fault at Parai,
Nawatola and Nayatola villages. Diamictite horizons made up of
assorted pebbles and boulders of granite gneisses, basic rocks, jasper,
conglomerates, feldspar, flint etc overlain successively by shale,
siltstone and sandstone beds were reported (Pant 1962). Khaki brown
and greenish grey splintery shales with pebbles of granite gneiss,
limestone and fine grained equigranular greenish sandstone were also
observed. This formation can be observed all along the road from
Parsona junction to nearly up to Mara village.
3.02.03 Barakars: Barakar sediments cover large tract in the eastern part of
the coalfield. This formation mainly consists of medium to coarse
grained, light grey, pink and white arkosic sandstones with thin
interbands of shale, coal and pink clays. Fine grained sandstones are
also observed in this formation. Kaolinised feldspars usually the
cementing material. Ferruginous sandstones are also very common at
outcrops. Grey shales and coal seams break the monotony of
sandstones.
Characteristic feature of Barakar formation in Singrauli coalfield is that,

many seams are defined by clay beds near the outcrop area. These
clays are varying in colour from light yellow to creamy white and pink.
The Barakar formation in Singruali coalfield shows remarkable decrease
in thickness from 600 m in the eastern part to 385 m in the western
part (Amelia area), and it may further decrease in the northwestern
extremity (Raja Rao, 1983).
3.02.04 Barren Measures: It is represented by coarse-grained pebbly,

ferruginous, yellowish & greenish sandstones and red & green clay
bands and devoid of any coal seams. In Ujheni and Jhaleri-Majhauli
areas, this formation is represented by very coarse grained, white to
yellowish brown feldspathic sandstones with ferruginous coatings in
outcrops. Thickness of this formation increases from east to west (Raja
Rao, 1983).
3.02.05 Raniganj formation: Raniganj formation covers large area in the
western part of the Singrauli coalfield. In the Moher sub-basin, it is
represented by sandstones of various grain size, white and grey clays
and carbonaceous shales. Jhingurdah seam, which is (134m thick) the
thickest coal seam so far known in the country belongs to this
formation. In the western part of the coalfield, this formation shows
finer facies with predominance of shales and clays. Sandstone is
usually greyish white, fine grained and flaggy in nature.
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3.02.06 Panchet formation (Nidpur beds): This formation comprises coarse-
grained sandstones with bands of yellowish and reddish clays and
siltstones. Sandstones are white to greenish brown in colour and mica
rich. Feldspars are generally undecomposed. These rocks are exposed
in Latajharia and Harauri nalas and Gopad river section in the southern
part of the coalfield.
3.02.07 Mahadeva formation: This formation covers large areas in the

southwestern part, and extends up to the southern boundary of the
coalfield. Thick sections are exposed in the west, southwest, and
southeast and south of Gopad River. This formation occurs as outliers
in the northern & southern boundaries of the basin, resting
unconformably over Lower Gondwana sediments. This formation
comprises massive, thickly bedded, and medium to coarse-grained
sandstones with yellowish to dark brown colour. Sandstones are hard
and compact. Ferruginous sandstones show various shades of colour.
Lenses of pebbles with fragments of chert, jasper and vein quartz
characterize the Mahadeva sequence. Impersistant bands of chert,
siderite and conglomerate with pellets of clay are quite common.
3.02.08 Igneous rocks: Basic intrusives are occupying large areas in western,
southwestern and southeastern parts of the coalfield. These basic
bodies occur both as dykes and sills and form elongate ridges, or
mounds after weathering.
3.03.00 Regional Structural Set-up
3.03.01 The Singrauli Gondwana basin is composed of two tectono-sedimentary

domains; the Moher sub basin in the east and the main basin in the
west. These two basins are separated by a north-south trending
elongated basement high, which is blanketed by shallow superficial
cover of basal Barakar strata. These two sub-basinal structures show
distinct patterns of sedimentation as well as structural peculiarities of
their own. Moher sub basin shows a broad basinal structure with
uneven undulations on its limbs. The western part of Singrauli main
basin presents a panorama of Lower and Upper Gondwana rocks. The
most prominent structural feature of the coalfield is northern boundary
fault, which is indicated by brecciated zone with pegmatite intrusions.
This fault could be traced all along strike from Majhauli village in the
east to Marwas village in the west.
3.03.02 The general strike of the sediments in the eastern part of the main basin
is N-S and NW-SE with westerly & southwesterly dips. But it is E -W
(with minor swings) with southerly dips in the western part of the basin.
The general amount of dip in the basin is around 5o to 10o. Variation
in attitudes, mainly the dips and dip direction observed in the coalfield
were due to rolling nature of the strata, which may be due to basinal
highs in the region.
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3.04.00 Geological Set-up of the Block
3.04.01 Geologically, Suliyari-Belwar coal block is eastern continuity of earlier

explored Dongri-Tal block. The entire block is covered by reddish brown
sandy soil on plains of Barakar Formations. Hence, the geological and
structural set-up of Suliyari-Belwar coal block is deciphered on the
basis of sub-surface data obtained during present exploration activities
coupled with geological set-up evolved in adjoining Dongri-Tal block.
3.04.02 The geological succession evolved on the basis of exploration data is

given in Table No.3.02, while statement showing different geological
formations intersected in boreholes are presented as Annexure-V.
TABLE 3.02
Geological Succession of Suliyari-Bewlar coal Block
Age Formation Thickness Lithology

Range (m)
Recent to Sub- Soil 0.00 to 10.50 Reddish brown sandy
recent soil
Cretaceous Intrusives Not Intersected Basic dyke & Sills
Upper Triassic Mahadeva Not Intersected Coarse grained
brownish &
Ferrugenous
sandstones
---------------------- Unconformity ----------------------
Upper Permian Raniganj Not Intersected Fine grained greyish
white sandstone with
shale & ash grey clay
beds & coal seams
Middle Permian Barren Not Intersected Very coarse grained
Measures Ferrugenous
sandstone
Lower Permian Barakar 46.00 to 397.50 Medium to coarse
grained kaolinised
sandstones with
shale and coal seams
Upper Talchirs 3.00 o 53.94 Tillite, fine grained
Carbonaceous sandstones siltstones
(Greenish) needle
shale
---------------------- Unconformity ----------------------
Pre-Cambrian Metamorphics Not Intersected Phyllites, quartzites,
schist and gneisses
3.05.00 Description of Formations
3.05.01 The description in brief of geological formations encountered in

boreholes drilled by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar coal block is given below.
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a) Talchir Formation : This formation is not exposed anywhere in the
block, however, it has been intersected in five out of 139 boreholes
drilled in the block, viz. MS-1,22,62, MSN-68 & MSB-1. The thickness
of formation varies from 3.00 m (MS-62) to 53.94 m (MSN-6) located in
the south-western & south-eastern parts of the block respectively. The
shallowest depth (roof) of Talchir formation is observed at 212.00 m
(MSN-62) located in the south-western part of the block, while the
deepest one is observed at 292.56 m in borehole MSN-6 located in the
south-eastern part of the block. It is mainly represented by light green
fine grained sandstones and dark grey splintery shales. Talchir
formation is conformably overlain by Barakar Formation.
b) Barakar Formation : The Barakar Formation is confirmably underlained

by Talchir formations. As stated earlier the reddish brown sandy soil
covers the plains of Barakars. This formation is exposed mostly in the
nala cuttings (Hardul Nala) in the Suliyari-Belwar coal block. It has
been intersected in all 139 boreholes drilled in this block. The
thickness of the formation varies from 46.00 m (MS-117) to 397.50 m
(MS-17) located in the central & north-eastern parts of the block
respectively. The shallowest intersection depth (Floor) of the formation
is observed at 49.00 m in borehole MS-117 located in the central part of
the block, while deepest one is observed at 400.50 m in borehole MS-17
located in the north-eastern part of the block. This formation is mainly
represented by medium to coarse grained, feldspathic & kaolinised,
yellowish white, reddish brown, grayish white sandstones with
intercalations of shale & sandstones and various coal
seams/sections/bands.
c) Sandy Soil : The ferruginous sandy soil in the entire block is derived
from weathering of Barakar sandstones & the thickness of soil varies
from 0.00 m to 10.50 m.
3.06.00 Sequence of Coal Seams
3.06.01 The detailed exploration in Suliyari-Belwar coal block has established the
presence of about 15 number of coal seams viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, Seam-
VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII(Top), VII-Middle, VII-Bottom, Local-II, Seam-VI,
Local-I, Seam-V,IV,III,II & I in descending order. Out of which Seam-
VII(Middle), VII-Bottom & Local-II have again splits into two sections
each (upper & lower), while VII-Middle (Lower) is again splits into
sections Top & Bottom. Thus, main seams and splits seams/sections
together constitutes about 23 coal seams/sections in Suliyari-Belwar
coal block.
3.06.02 As such, out of total 23 coal seams/sections, about 9 coal

seams/sections are correlatable, regionally persistent and have
developed workable thickness viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, Seam-VII
Top, Middle, Bottom, Local-II, Seam-VI and Seam-V. The sequence of
coal seams in terms of its intersection depth, thickness, effective
thickness, parting thickness etc are presented in Table No.3.03.
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TABLE NO. 3.03
Seam Floor Depth Range Thickness Range Effective Thick. Range Parting No. of
No. (m) (m) (m) (I-30) Interse
Seam-R- 31.67 88.90 1.07 3.51 1.02 3.38

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II MS-31 MS-108 MSSB-7 MS-31 MSSB-7 MS-75
24.23 32.29
MS-80 MS-48
Seam-R- 31.85 123.56 0.30 4.76 1.35 4.51

- - 19
I MS-18 MS-108 MS-88 MS-97 MS-18 MS-12
31.59 73.97
MS-26 MS-108
Seam- 18.95 197.66 0.05 0.72

- - - - 23
VIII MSSB-4 MS-108 MS-31 MS-74
31.73 72.88
MS-79 MS-26
Seam –
13.83 233.00 0.05 1.18 1.00 1.18
Local-III - - 106
MS-111 MS-43 MS-44 MS-16 MS-101 MS-16
1.20 15.09
MS-1 MS-49
Seam – 20.12 239.41 0.32 3.49 1.15 3.49

- - 123
VII Top MS-126 MS-43 MS-53 MS-61 MS-95 MS-61
0.31 6.79
MS-61 MS-29
Seam –
VII
8.53 220.50 0.56 3.99 1.30 3.53
Middle - - 63
MS-21 MS-75 MSSB-2 MS-94 MJT-112 MS-64
(Upper)
0.55 3.99
MS-5 MS-59
Seam –
VII
15.44 93.23 0.16 0.87
Middle - - - - 27
MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-5
Lower
(Top)
0.75 2.26
MS-10 MS-66
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Floor Depth Range Thickness Range Effective Thick. Range
Seam (m) (m) (m) (I-30) Parting No. of
No. Interse
Seam –
VII
17.01 94.69 0.37 0.87
Middle - - - - 28
MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-63
Lower
(Bott.)
Parting - -
Seam –
VII 11.66 224.10 0.30 2.01 1.00 1.94
- - 35
Middle MS-21 MS-75 MS-87 MS-73 MSSB-2 MS-112
Lower
Parting - -
Seam –
VII 11.38 249.50 1.15 5.82 1.15 5.53
- - 66
(Merged)
0.43 6.60
MSSB-5 MS-75
Seam-
VII 32.25 72.20 0.27 1.20 1.00 1.05
- - 28
(Upper)
0.74 2.40
MS-24 MS-57
Seam-
VII 34.18 75.92 0.41 2.92 2.31 2.92
- - 28
(Lower)
Parting - - -
Seam-
16.87 253.13 0.18 4.12 1.13 2.96
VII - - 98
MS-21 MS-43 MS-58 MS-56 MS-97 MS-56
Bottom
0.27 14.28
MS-73 MS-97
Seam-
41.86 186.20 0.22 0.75
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Top)
0.30 0.63
MSSB-1 MS-107
Seam-
42.54 186.90 0.22 0.28
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Bottom)
- -
Parting
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Floor Depth Range Thickness Range Effective Thick. Range No. of
Parting
Seam (m) (m) (m) (I-30) Inter
No. sections
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max.
Seam- 40.85 261.64 0.06 1.97 0.93 1.33

- - 65
7.68 29.81
MS-97 MS-87
0.90
42.46 279.40 0.07 1.83 1.83
Seam-VI MS- - - 89
MS-21 MS-108 MS-67 MS-38 MS-38
17,74
26.61 41.66
MS-67 MS-3
Seam 74.72 310.55 0.04 0.54

- - - - 20
6.16 36.73
MS-50 MSN-6
0.90
60.82 324.85 0.05 1.78 1.45
Seam-V MS- - - 95
MS-68 MS-108 MS-15 MS-65 MS-65
47,91
40.94
11.69
Parting Parting between Seam-V & IV MSN-
MSSB-4
17
Seam - 78.96 352.41 0.01 0.77
- - - - 8
IV MS-68 MS-17 MS-68 MS-17
12.37 33.19
Parting -
MSSB-4 MS-1
Seam - 126.67 378.85 0.10 0.58

- - - - 8
9.39 27.72
Parting
MS-1 MSN-6
150.52 393.54 0.08 0.30

Seam -II - - - - 7
7.53 19.73
Parting
MS-1 MS-22
153.37 231.57 0.02 0.52

Seam -I - - - -
MS-68 MS-22 MS-1 MS-6
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3.07.00 Geological Structure of the block
3.07.01 The geological structure in Suliyari-Belwar block has been deciphered

base on the sub-surface data generated from the boreholes drilled in
this block. A study of floor contour plans prepared for six coal seams
(Seam-R-II, R-I, Seam-VII Top, VII Middle, VII Bottom & Seam-VI)
indicates complex geological structure as the entire area is traversed by
as many as sixteen normal gravity faults of varied magnitudes. These
faults have been designated as Fault F1 – F1 to fault F16-F16. It is
pertinent to mention here that, the delineation of coal seams correlation
and geological structure deciphered are also extended in the adjoining
Dongri-Tal block to confirm the compatibility of data.
3.07.02 The litho-units including coal seams/sections in Suliyari-Belwar coal

block are confirmable with each other and in general depicts NE-SW to
E-W trend with gentle dips towards north-west to north directions.
However, moderate variation in strike and dip is frequent causing
swerves in strike with moderate rolling dips of the strata. The amount
of dip of the beds vary from almost flat as observed in the western,
central & southern parts of the block to as high as 5° in the northern
part of the block.
3.07.03 As mentioned above,the Suliyari-Belwar coal block is traversed by

sixteen normal gravity faults designated from North to south as F1-F1 to
F16-F16. Out of these, fault F1-F1 is interpreted based on the intersection
of fault in two boreholes viz. MS-12 & MS-46, Fault F4-F4 in borehole
MSSB-4 and Fault F5-F5 in borehole MS-11, while remaining faults
have been deciphered based on the floor level difference observed on
either side of the fault planes. It is observed that, the magnitude of
fault F1-F1, F15-F15, F16-F16 are more than 20 m whereas all other faults
are of 5 m to 15 m magnitudes. It is pertinent to mention here that, the
number of minor Slips are also observed in boreholes causing
insignificant reduction of parting and seam thickness.
3.07.04 The geological structure interpreted, particularly in the Forest area is

highly tentative and conjectural owing to existence of data gap (i.e. less
borehole density). However, it has been decided in the joint meeting
between APMDCL & MECL that, few boreholes needed to be drilled in
the gap area after obtaining Forest clearance. The data of these
additional boreholes will be incorporated as an addendum.
3.07.05 The floor contour plans for six coal seams viz. Seam-R-II & R-I, Seam-
VII-Top, VII-Middle & VII-Bottom and Seam-VI have been prepared and
are presented as Plate No. VIII-1 to VIII-6 while geological cross sections
along AA’, BB’, CC’ and DD’ directions lines are presented as Plate
No.IX. The roof contour Plans have also been prepared and are
presented as Plate No. VII-1 to VII-6.
3.07.06 The generalized description of faults interpreted in Suliyari-Belwar coal

block is given below in Table No.3.04.
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TABLE NO.3.04
Generalised description of faults, Suliyari-Belwar coal block
Sl. Fault Location & Linear Strike Amount Nature & evidence
No. No. Extension &
direction
of throw
1 F1-F1 It is located in the N45ºW- 20 m It is curvilinear fault. It
northern part of the S45ºE to has been intersected in
block, north of to 30 m due borehole MS-12 at 207.35
boreholes MS-26, N75ºW- north. m resulted in omission of
106, 18, 88 & MS-90. S75ºE Seam-VII Middle (Lower) &
It passess from bore- Seam-VII Bottom and
hole MS-12 in the reduction of parting bet-
west, and MS-46 in ween Seam-VII Bottom &
the eastern extension Seam-Local-II. It has also
of faults. It extends been intersected in bore-
beyond western & hole MS-46 located in the
eastern block boun- north-eastern part of the
dary. block at 109.50 m resulted
(2.4 Km.) in omission of Seam-VII-
Top to Bottom. It has also
been deciphered based on
floor level difference
observed on either sides of
the fault.
2. F2-F2 It is located in the N45ºW- Upto 5 m. It is an oblique fault. It has
eastern part of the S45ºE been interpreted based on
block south-west of the floor level difference
boreholes MS-18,82 observed on either sides of
and MSSB-5. The the fault.
fault dies out at both
the ends within the
block, north of
borehole MS-15 in
the west and south-
west of borehole
SSB-5 in the east.
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Sl. Fault Location & Linear Strike Amount & Nature & evidence
No. No. Extension direction
of throw
3 F3-F3 It is located in the N75ºW- Upto 15 m It is a strike fault. It has
. north-western part of S75ºE due north been interpreted based on
the block south of floor level difference obser-
borehole MS-73, 127, ved on either sides of the
74, 8 and north of fault.
fault MS-79. This
fault extends beyond
western block boun-
dary while, it dies out
within the block,
north of borehole MS-
79 in the centre.
(1.45 Km.)
4. F4-F4 It is located in the N80ºE – Upto 5 m It is a strike fault. It has
western part of the S80ºW due south been deciphered based on
block south of floor level difference obser-
borehole MS-3, 4 & ved on either sides of the
MS-30. It dies out fault. It has been inter-
within the block near sected in borehole MSSB-4
borehole MS-71 in the at 115.50 m resulted in
west and south of omission of Seam-VI and
borehole MS-30 in the reductions of parting bet-
east. ween Seam-VI & V.
(1.65 Km.)
5. F5-F5 It is located in the N75ºW- Upto 15 m It is a strike fault. It has
central part of the S75ºE to due south been interpreted based on
block, south of bore- E-W in floor level difference obser-
hole MS-71, 5, 7, 45, the ved on either sides of the
102, 98 and north of middle fault and intersection of
borehole MS-34 in the and fault at 91.50 m in MS-11
east. It extends N75ºE- causing omission of Seam-
beyond western block S75ºW VI & reduction of parting
boundary, while dies in the between Seam-VI & V.
out within the block west
in the east, north of
borehole MS-34.
(2.8 Km.)
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of throw
6. F6-F6 This fault is located in N75ºW- Upto 5 m It is curvilinear fault.
the eastern part of the S75ºE due south
block between to
borehole MS-34 & N75ºE-
MSSB-3 and MS-36 & S75ºW
MS-116. it extends
beyond eastern block
boundary while it dies
out within the block
near borehole MS-
107.
(0.97 Km.)
7. F7-F7 It is located in the N80ºW- Upto 5 m It is a strike fault & is
eastern part of the S80ºE due south deciphered based on floor
block south of level difference observed on
borehole MS-38, 123, either sides of the fault.
MSSB-3 and MS-114.
It extends beyo-nd
eastern block
boundary while it dies
out within the block,
east of bore-hole MS-
111.
(1.34 Km.)
8. F8-F8 It is located in the N68ºW- Upto 10 m It is an oblique fault. It has
central part of the S68ºE to due south been interpreted based on
block, between bore- East- floor level difference obser-
holes MS-117,53 & west ved on either sides of the
110 in the north and fault.
boreholes MS-50, 49,
104 & MS-126 in the
south. It extends
beyond eastern block
boundary, while it
dies out within the
block south of
borehole MS-117.
(2.25 Km.)
9. F9-F9 This fault is located in N70ºE- Upto 10 m It is an oblique fault. It has
the south-central part S70ºW due south been deciphered based on
of the block, north of floor level difference obser-
boreholes MS-1, 25, ved on either sides of the
MSSB-1, MS-1, 24, fault.
16, 101 & MS-58
traverses from east to
west. It extends
beyond western &
eastern block
boundaries.
(3.97 Km.)
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Sl. Fault Location & Linear Strike Amount Nature & evidence
No. No. Extension &
direction
of throw
10. F10-F10 It is located in the N68ºW- Upto 5 m It is an oblique fault and is
south-eastern part of S68ºE to due south interpreted based on floor
the block, south of east- level difference observed
boreholes MSBB-1, west on either sides of the fault.
MS-24, 101 & MS-
58. It extends beyond
eastern block boun-
dary, while the fault
is dies out within the
block south of
MSSB-1.
(1.40 Km.)
11. F11-F11 It is located in the N70ºW- Upto 12 m It is an oblique fault. It has
southern part of the S70ºE to due south interpreted based on floor
block, traversed east- level difference observed
between south of west on either sides of the fault.
boreholes MS-2, MS-
96 and north of
boreholes MJT-65,
MS-54 & 19. It
extends beyond
western block boun-
dary, while it dies out
within the block near
borehole MS-61 in
the east.
(2.77 Km.)
12. F12-F12 It is located in the N81ºW- 5 m to It is an oblique fault & It
southern part of the S81ºE 15 m due has been deciphered based
block. It is traverses south on floor level difference
throughout the block observed on either sides of
between boreholes the fault.
MS-29,54,23,19,61in
the north and
boreholes MS-
63,60,128, MSN-6 &
MS-106 in the south.
It extends beyond
eastern & western
block boundaries.
(3.25 Km.)
13. F13-F13 This fault is also N70ºW- 5 m to This fault is curvilinear
located in the S70ºE 15 m due fault. It has been deci-
southern part of the south phered on the basis of
block & is traverses floor level difference obser-
throughout the ved on either sides of the
block. It is located fault.
north of boreholes
MS-22, 56, 115, 57,
122,20 and MS-109.
It extends beyond
eastern & western
block boundaries.
(3.37 Km.)
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of throw
14. F14-F14 It is located in the N75ºW- Upto 5 m It is curvilinear faults and is
southern part of the S75ºE to southerly interpreted based on floor
block, south of E-W level difference obser-ved on
boreholes MS-22, 56 either sides of the fault.
& 115. It abut against
fault F13-F13, north of
borehole MS-57 dies
out within the block
south of borehole MS-
22.
(1.35 Km.)
15. F15-F15 It is located in the N75ºW- 20 m to It is curvilinear fault and is
southern part of the S75ºE to 45 m due interpreted based on the
block. It traverses east- north floor level difference
south of boreholes west observed on either sides of
MS-59, MSB-2, MS- the fault.
118 & MS-122. It
extends beyond
western & southern
block boundaries
Fault F16-F16 abut
against F15-F15 north
of borehole MS-113.
(2.45 Km.)
16. F16-F16 It is located in the N70ºW- 25 m due It is an oblique fault and is
southern part of the S70ºE north deciphered based on floor
block, lie between level difference observed on
borehole MS-52 in either sides of the fault.
the north & MS-113
in the south and
extends further beyo-
nd southern block
boundary.
(0.67 Km.)
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CHAPTER – IV
4.00.00 COAL SEAMS

4.01.00 General
4.01.01 The detailed exploration in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block has
established the presence of total of 15 major coal seam/sections viz.
Seam-R-II, R-I, VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top), VII(Middle), VII(Bottom),
Local-II, Seam-VI, Local-I, Seam-V, IV, III, II & I in descending order of
its occurrence from surface. The nomenclature of coal seams is nearly
similar as has been adopted in adjoining Dongri-Tal block drilled
earlier under Promotional Programme.
4.01.02 However, it is observed that, Seam-VII(Middle), VII(Bottom) and Seam

Local-II further splits as VII-Middle(Upper), VII-Middle(Lower) Top, VII-
Middle (Lower) Bottom, VII-Bottom (Upper), VII-Bottom(Lower), Local-
II(Top) and Local-II (Bottom) respectively. Thus a total of 23 coal
seams/sections have been identified based on spatial distribution in
time and space, nature of inter and intra parting between individual
seams, thickness of seams etc.
4.01.03 Out of these, Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top), VII Middle
(Upper), VII Middle (Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom (Upper),
VII Bottom (Lower), VII Bottom, Local-II, Seam-VI & V are the most
persistent, highly to moderately developed coal seams. Among these
Seam-R-II, R-I, VII (Top), VII Middle (upper) & (Lower), and VII Bottom
VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom (Upper) & (Lower) are considered as
promising & potential seams for opencast proposition while Seam-
Local-II, Seam-VI & V have been considered for underground
potentiality. It is also observed that, Seam-VIII, Local-I, IV,III,II & I do
not show continuity and are thinly developed having limited impact on
the overall potentiality of main coal seams.
4.01.04 In order to study the lay and disposition of the coal seams alognwith
its behaviour, the floor and roof contour plans of six workable coal
seams viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, Seam-VII Top, Middle and Bottom and
Seam-VI have been prepared (Plate No. VIII-1 to VIII-6 and VII-1 to VII-
6 respectively). To estimate the coal potentiality of the block, Seam
Folio Plans have also been prepared for opencast proposition upto
Seam VII Bottom on I-100 basis and Seam-VI and V for underground
proposition on I-30 basis. However, as desired by APMDC, the coal
potentiality has also been given for ≥ 0.50 m.
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4.01.05 The coal seam sub-crop is marked below weathered zone of Barakar
Formation. The coal from Suliyari-Belwar coal block in general
contain high moisture, medium to fairly high ash, high volatile matter
and is non-coking type and are not devolatilised. The igneous
intrusive body has not been intersected in any of the boreholes. The
coal of the Suliyari-Belwar coal block falls under power grade category.
4.02.00 CORRELATION OF COAL SEAMS
4.02.01 As mentioned in Para 4.01.01, the correlation of coal seams are nearly
similar as adopted in earlier explored adjoining Dongri-Tal block
drilled by MECL under promotional programme. However, based on
the vast data generated during present phase of detailed exploration,
minor modification have been attempted to designate the
seam/sections considering the thickness, stratigraphic position, linear
extensions/persistency, thickness and nature of intervening parting
and seam structure, quality parameters, roof and floor characteristics
of coal seam/section.
4.02.02 It is pertinent to mentioned here that, the two younger coal seams
have been designated as Seam-R-II and R-I due to resemblance of its
quality with coal seams of Raniganj Formation of adjacent Moher Sub-
basin. It is observed that, Moher Sub-basin is occupied by coal
bearing Raniganj and Barakar Formations, separated by about 300 m
to 350 m of parting of Barren Measures whereas in Main Basin of
Singrauli Coalfield, the parting between Seam R-I and underlying
Seam-VIII varies from 35 m to 70 m only. Secondly, the geological
structure evolved in present block does not explain the omission of
huge parting between seams of Raniganj and Barakar Formations. It
is therefore, Seam R-II and R-I although designated with ‘R’ are
considered to be part of Barakar Formation for all practical purpose.
4.03.00 DELINEATION OF COAL SEAMS

4.02.01 Coal seams have been delineated on the basis of analytical results of
coal core samples supplied by the MECL, Laboratory, Nagpur. This
forms the basic data for the assessment of thickness, quality and other
characteristics of the individual seam. The parameters adopted for the
seam delineation under non-coking category are as follows:
i) The coal, shaly coal, carbonaceous shale and non-combustible

band/obvious band (shale & sandstone) have been defined as per the
details given below.
a) Coal : Ash + Moisture upto 40%

b) Shaly coal : Ash + Moisture > 40% & upto 55%.
c)Carbonaceous Shale : Ash+Moisture > 55% & upto 75%
d) Non-combustible band : Ash + Moisture > 75%
ii) The carbonaceous shale has been considered as a part of seam only
in cases where the thickness is less than or equal to the thickness of
coal/shaly coal forming the roof and floor of the band.
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iii) A dirt band has been defined as having > 55% (Ash + Moisture).
iv) The obvious dirt band of non-carbonaceous matter irrespective of

thickness has been considered as non-combustible band (NCB).
v) The ex-band (BCS) I.30 and I.100 thickness are always excluding
NCB.
vi) The BCS thickness excludes all carbonaceous shale bands & NCB.
viii)The I.30 thickness is excluding NCB and all carbonaceous shale

bands having thickness above 0.30 m. where as I.100 thickness is
excluding NCB and all carbonaceous shale bands having thickness >
1.00 m.
4.04.00 SEQUENCE OF COAL SEAMS
4.03.01 The variation in thickness of coal seams, and its effective thickness on I-
100 basis upto Seam-VII(Bottom) for OCP proposition and on I-30 basis
below Seam-VII (Bottom) for underground proposition alongwith the
variation in thickness of parting is tabulated below in Table No.4.01.
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TABLE NO. 4.01
Seam-R- 31.67 88.90 1.02 3.38 1.02 3.38

- - 17
II MS-31 MS-108 MSSB-7 MS-75 MSSB-7 MS-75
24.23 32.29
MS-80 MS-48
Seam-R- 31.85 123.56 0.30 4.51 1.35 4.51

- - 20
I MS-18 MS-108 MS-88 MS-12 MS-18 MS-12
31.59 73.97
MS-26 MS-108
Seam- 18.95 197.66 0.05 0.72

- - - - 24
VIII MSSB-4 MS-108 MS-31 MS-74
31.73 72.88
MS-79 MS-26
Seam –
13.83 233.00 0.05 1.18 1.00 1.18
Local-III - - 107
MS-111 MS-43 MS-44 MS-16 MS-101 MS-16
1.20 15.09
MS-1 MS-49
Seam – 20.12 239.41 0.32 3.49 1.15 3.49

- - 126
VII Top MS-126 MS-43 MS-53 MS-61 MS-95 MS-61
0.31 6.48
MS-61 MS-65
Seam –
VII
8.53 220.50 0.56 5.82 1.25 3.53
Middle - - 65
MS-21 MS-75 MSSB-2 MS-4 MJT-64 MS-64
(Upper)
0.55 3.99
MS-5 MS-59
Seam –
VII
15.44 93.23 0.16 0.95
Middle - - - - 27
MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-69
Lower
(Top)
0.75 2.26
MS-10 MS-66
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Seam –
VII
17.01 94.69 0.37 0.88
Middle - - - - 27
MS-40 MS-10 MS-40 MS-6
Lower
(Bott.)
Parting - -
Seam –
VII 11.66 224.10 0.30 2.01 1.00 1.94
- - 35
Middle MS-21 MS-75 MS-87 MS-73 MSSB-2 MS-112
Lower
Parting - -
Seam –
VII 11.38 249.50 1.15 5.62 1.15 5.53
- - 67
(Merged)
0.43 6.60
MSSB-5 MS-75
Seam-
VII 32.25 72.20 0.27 1.20 1.00 1.05
- - 28
(Upper)
0.61 2.40
MS-49 MS-57
Seam-
VII 34.18 75.92 0.41 2.92 2.31 2.92
- - 28
(Lower)
Parting - - -
Seam-
16.87 253.13 0.18 4.12 1.13 2.96
VII - - 101
MS-21 MS-43 MS-58 MS-56 MS-97 MS-56
Bottom
0.27 14.28
MS-73 MS-97
Seam-
41.86 186.20 0.22 0.75
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Top)
0.30 0.63
MSSB-1 MS-107
Seam-
42.54 186.90 0.22 0.28
Local-II - - - - 5
MS-110 MS-103 MS-94 MSSB-1
(Bottom)
Parting - -
Seam- 40.85 229.36 0.06 1.97 0.93 1.33

- - 65
7.68 29.81
MS-97 MS-87
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0.90
42.46 279.40 0.07 1.83 1.83
Seam-VI MS- - - 90
MS-21 MS-108 MS-67 MS-38 MS-38
17,74
25.72 41.66
MS-100 MS-3
Seam 74.72 310.55 0.04 0.54

- - - - 20
5.08 36.73
MS-110 MSN-6
0.90
60.82 324.85 0.05 1.78 1.45
Seam-V MS- - - 95
MS-68 MS-108 MS-15 MS-65 MS-65
47,91
11.69 40.94
Parting Parting between Seam-V & IV
MSSB-4 MSN-17
Seam - 78.96 352.41 0.01 0.77

- - - - 9
IV MS-68 MS-17 MS-68 MS-17
12.37 33.19
Parting -
MSSB-4 MS-1
Seam - 126.67 378.85 0.10 0.58

- - - - 8
9.39 27.72
Parting
MS-1 MSN-6
150.52 393.54 0.08 0.30

Seam -II - - - - 7
7.53 19.73
Parting
MS-1 MS-7
153.37 231.57 0.02 0.15

Seam -I - - - - 4
MS-68 MS-22 MS-1 MS-62
4.05.00 BEHAVIOUR OF COAL SEAMS
4.05.01 As explained in previous paragraphs, a total of 23 coal seams/sections

have been identified in Suliyari-Belwar coal block on detailed
exploration. As such, it is observed that, the most prominent Seam-VII
is occurring as three splits at first instance viz. VII-Top, Middle &
Bottom. Further, VII-Middle splits into two bands/sections as upper
and lower while, VII-Middle(Lower) again splits into two sub-sections as
VII-Middle Lower (Top) & VII Middle Lower (Bottom). All these split
seams/sections occupy sizeable area of its development in the western,
central and southern parts of the block.
Similarly, Seam-VII Bottom also occurs as two splits viz. VII-Bottom

(Upper) and VII-Bottom (Lower) in the central and southern parts of the
block. It is also observed that, Seam-Local-II is also splitting into two
sections but has a limited number of occurrences spread over four
isolated patches which does not form any sizeable area of seam
development.
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4.05.02 Out of 23 coal seams present in the block Seam-R-II & R-I are well
developed and are regionally persisted over large area in the northern
part of the block. Seam-VIII, although persisted over huge area in the
northern & upper half of central part of the block, is poorly developed
and has no economic importance. Similarly, Seam-Local-III is persisted
throughout the block, it occurs as thin bands except in few small
isolated patches in the eastern and south-eastern parts of the block,
under OCP proposition. However, to know the resource potentiality for
seam thickness ≥ 0.50 m and upto 1.0 m for OCP while upto 0.90 m for
underground proposition, the Seam-Local-III has been considered for
resource estimation in the block.
4.05.03 Seam-VII alongwith its splits/sections is persistent throughout the

Suliyari-Belwar coal block, and are mostly potential both qualitatively
and quantitatively. Seam-VI is also persistent regionally covering entire
block and is considered as one of the potential and promising seam for
underground preposition. Seam-Local-II is confined mostly in the
central part, while western & eastern parts are devoid of development of
Local-II. It has developed workable thickness in the central & southern
parts of the block. Seam-V is also persistent throughout the block but
is poorly developed and is workable over six small isolated patches and
is unworkable for underground proposition in remaining parts of the
block. However, the geological resource estimation has been carried out
for thickness ≥0.05m. The remaining seams are poorly developed and
have limited number of borehole intersections as most of the boreholes
have not been drilled below as per proposed exploration scheme.
4.06.00 QUALITY OF COAL SEAMS
4.06.01 The quality of different coal seams have been assessed based on the
band by band analysis of core samples at first instance. After receiving
results of band by band analysis of various coal seams, the required
coal samples have further been subjected to proximate/overall analysis
on 60% RH and 40°C.
4.06.02 The seams for which overall analysis are not available, the same has
been calculated by applying weighted average method to equilibrate by
using M100 formula, and accordingly M-100 values have been assigned
to individual seam by drawing M-100 curves based on know values..
4.06.03 As such, the quality of coal seam is represented by Useful Heat Value
(UHV) in K.Cal/Kg and is determined by using following formula :
UHV = 8900-138 (A% + M%) K.Cal/Kg.
The non-coking coals have been classified into seven grades on the
basis of Useful Heat Value (UHV) as per UNFC classifications and is
given below in Table No.4.02.
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Table No.4.02
Grades of Non-coking coal based on UHV (K.Cal/Kg)
Grade A% + M% Useful Heat Value

(Equilibrated & (K.Cal/Kg)
Determined)
A < 19.56 > 6200
B > 19.56 – 23.91 > 5600 – 6200
C > 23.91 – 28.69 > 4940 – 5600
D > 28.60 – 34.05 > 4200 – 4940
E > 34.50 – 40.14 > 3360 – 4200
F > 40.14 – 47.10 > 2400 – 3360
G > 47.10 – 55.07 > 1300 – 2400
4.06.04 Based on above assumptions, the average quality of coal in terms of its
grade for different seams of economic importance in Suliyari-Belwar coal
block is given below in Table No.4.03.
Table No.4.03
Average Grades of Coal of different Seams– Suliyari-Belwar coal block
Seam Averag Seam Average

e Grade
Grade
Seam-R-II E to G Seam-VII Middle(Merged) B to E
Seam-R-I D to F Seam-VII Bottom(Upper) G
Seam-Local-III B to E Seam-VII Bottom(Lower) A to D
Seam-VII (Top) A to E Seam-VII Bottom B to C
Seam-VII Middle(Upper) B to E Seam-VI A to C
Seam-VII Middle(Lower) B to E Seam-V D to E
4.06.05 The calculated as well as determined proximate/overall analysis, calorific

value, useful heat value & grade of coal of different coal seams available
in Suliyari-Belwar coal block is furnished in Annexure-IV.
4.06.06 The seam structure of individual seam/sections has been drawn on R.F.
1:50 based on the band by band analysis (on Air dried basis) as received
from MECL Laboratory, are presented in Plate No. VI-1 to VI-62. The
overall analysis of individual seam is also given below seam structure to
assess the quality of coal seam and its workability.
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CHAPTER – V
5.00.00 DESCRIPTION OF COAL SEAMS

5.01.00 General
5.01.01 The details of each coal seam of Suliyari-Belwar Coal block in terms of its
occurrence, thickness, parting, roof & floor characteristics, dirt bands
and quality is given below in following paragraphs.
5.02.00 SEAM-R-II
Reference of documents
i) Seam Structure : Plate No. VI-1
ii) Floor Contour Plan : Plate No. VIII-1
iii) Seam Folio Plan : Plate No. X-I
iv) Seam Quality : Annexure-III & IV
v) Reserves : 3.087 million tonnes. Details are
given in Chapter-VI.
5.02.01 Seam-R-II is the youngest coal seam in order of its occurrence in

Suliyari-Belwar Coal block. It has been intersected in 17 boreholes viz.
MS-12, 17,26, 28, 31, 33, 37, 43, 48, 75, 80, 84, 93, 97, 102, 108 &
MSSB-7. All these boreholes are located in the northern part occupying
huge area of the block. Seam-R-II occurs within depth range (floor) of
31.67 m (MS-31) to 88.90 m (MS-108). This coal seam is workable in
entire area of its development. The actual thickness of coal seam varies
from 1.07 (MSSB-7) to 3.51 m (MS-31). The workable thickness of
Seam-R-II varies from 1.02 m (MSSB-7) to 3.38 m (MS-75).
5.02.02 The statistical parameters in terms of coal seam thickness, depth range,
parting, dirt bands, roof and floor characteristics etc. are given in Table
No.5.01.
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TABLE NO.5.01
SEAM : R-II
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THE SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SEAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS.

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1] BOREHOLE INTERSECTION
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 17 MS-12, 17, 26, 28, 31, 33, 37, 43, 48,75,
80, 84, 93, 97,103,108,MSSB-7
ii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 119 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36,
38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49,
50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59,
60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69,
70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81,
82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92,
94, 95, 96, 98, 99,100,101,102,104,105,
106,107,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,
117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,
127,128,MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,3,4,5,6
2] DEPTH RANGE(FLOOR) (M)

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i) SHALLOWEST : 31.67 (MS-31 )
ii) DEEPEST : 88.90 (MS-108 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
a] SEAM THICKNESS BCS I-30 I-100
-------------- ------ ------
i) MIN. 1.07 (MSSB-7 ) 1.02 (MSSB-7 ) 1.02 (MSSB-7 ) 1.02 (MSSB-7)
ii) MAX 3.51 (MS-31 ) 3.38 (MS-75 ) 3.38 (MS-75 ) 3.38 (MS-75)
iii) MEAN 1.98 1.78 1.98 1.98
v) STD.DEVIATION .78 .64 .78 .78
b] THICK. RANGE(m) NO.OF BHS NO.OF BHS NO.OF BHS. NO.OF BHS.
1.0-1.2 1 2 1 1
1.2-1.5 5 5 5 5
1.5-2.0 3 5 3 3
2.0-2.5 5 2 5 5
2.5-3.0 0 2 0 0
3.0-3.5 2 1 2 2
3.5-4.0 1 0 1 1
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TOTAL 17 17 17 17
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4] PARTING WITH THE UNDERLYING SEAM :
-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : 24.23 (MS-80 ) MEAN : 29.67

ii] Maximum : 32.29 (MS-43 ) S.D . : 2.26
5] ROOF CHARACTERISTICS :
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i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : CSH
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : CLAY
6] FLOOR CHARACTERISTICS :
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH

ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : SHALE
5.02.03 Dirt band : The dirt band is intersected in one borehole only (MS-84),
whereas obvious dirt band are occurring in 14 boreholes. Coal of Seam-
R-II appears to be clean in boreholes MS-28, 75 and MS-93. The
thickness of dirt band & obvious dirt bands are given in Table No. 5.02
and details are given in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.02
7] DIRT BANDS FOR 17 BHS. CONSIDERED

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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 3 MS-28, 75, 93
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 14 MS-12,17, 26, 31, 33, 37, 43,
48, 80, 84, 97,103,108,MSSB-7
MS-12 - 1 BAND - .03

MS-17 - 2 BAND - .36
MS-26 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-31 - 3 BAND - .67
MS-33 - 1 BAND - .43
MS-37 - 1 BAND - .10
MS-43 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-48 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-80 - 3 BAND - .70
MS-84 - 1 BAND - .35
MS-97 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-103 - 1 BAND - .16
MS-108 - 2 BAND - .34
MSSB-7 - 1 BAND - .05
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5.02.04 Quality : The quality of coal of Seam-R-II is given below in table No.5.03.
TABLE NO.5.03
SEAM : R-II
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QUALITY PARAMETERS (ON 60 % RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG.)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
PARAMETER NO. OF MINIMUM MAXIMUM MEAN STANDARD
BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 16 5.60 8.60 7.14 .91
MS-48 MSSB-7
ASH (%) 16 26.80 45.50 36.95 4.47
MS-17 MS-48
UHV(k.cal/kg) 16 1848. 4111. 2815. 538.
MS-48 MS-17
GRADE 16 G E
MS-48 MS-17
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 8 3770. 5030. 4211. 409.
MS-93 MS-17
-----------------------------------------------------------------
OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG.
9 MS 17, 26, 28, 31, 33, 37,
93,108,MSSB-7,
ii) CALCULATED 7 MS 12, 48, 75, 80, 84, 97,103
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5.02.05 Special Test : A total of three coal samples from boreholes MS-17,26 &
31 are subjected to special test analysis such as Ultimate Analysis, Ash
analysis & AFT. The range of results are tabulated below, and the
analytical results are furnished in Annexure-VIIA, VIIB & VIIC
respectively.
TABLE NO.5.04
Range of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-R-II
Parameters Minimum Maximum

Determined On unit coal Determined On unit
basis coal basis
Carbon % 42.71 83.28 54.06 86.36
(MS-31) (MS-26) (MS-17) (MS-17)
Hydrogen % 1.57 3.00 2.42 4.75
(MS-26) (MS-26) (MS-31) (MS-31)
Nitrogen % 0.39 0.62 0.44 0.92
(MS-17) (MS-17) (MS-31) MS-26)
Sulphur % 0.41 0.75 0.61 0.87
(MS-31) MS-17) (MS-26) (MS-26)
Oxygen % (By 5.02 8.55 6.10 11.93
diff.) (MS-31) MS-17) (MS-26) (MS-26)
TABLE NO.5.05
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-R-II
Range SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 TiO2 % CaO MgO Na2O K2O SO3 P2O5 %
% % % % % % % %
Min. 63.06 20.20 3.18 1.95 1.40 0.81 0.01 0.95 0.29 0.17
MS-26 MS-26 MS-31 MS-17 MS-17,31 MS-31 MS-26,31 MS-31 MS-17 MS-31
Max. 66.92 24.10 7.40 3.70 1.82 1.62 0.11 1.52 0.54 0.21
TABLE NO.5.06
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-R-II
Range IT (oC) ST (oC) HT (oC) FT (oC)

Minimum 1490 >1500 >1500 >1500
(MS-17) MS-26,31,17 MS-17,26,31 MS-17,26,31
Maximum > 1500 - - -
MS-26,31
5.02.06 Hard Grove Grindability Index (HGI) : Three coal samples from borehole
MS-17,26 and MS-31 have been subjected to HGI Test for Seam-R-II
and it is 86,83 & 70 respectively.
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5.03.00 SEAM-R-I
i) Seam Structure : Plate No. VI-2 &VI-3
iii) Seam Folio Plan : Plate No. X-2
given in Chapter-VI.
5.03.01 Seam-R-I occur below Seam-R-II with a parting varying in thickness

from 24.23 m (MS-80) to 32.29 m (MS-48). It has been intersected in
19 boreholes which are confined in the northern part of Suliyari-Belwar
Coal block. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is
observe at 31.85 m (MS-18) and the deepest one at 123.56 m (MS-108).
The actual thickness varies from 0.30 m (MS-88) to 4.76 m (MS-97),
while workable thickness on I-100 basis varies from 1.35 m (MS-18) to
4.51 m (MS-12).
5.03.02 The statistical parameters for seam thickness, depth range, parting,
dirt bands, roof & floor characteristics etc. are furnished in Table No.
5.07
TABLE NO. 5.07

SEAM : R-I
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 19 MS-12, 17, 18, 26, 28, 31, 33, 37, 43, 48,
75, 80, 84,88, 93, 97,103,108,MSSB-7
ii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 117 MS- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50,
51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,
61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70,
71, 72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82,
83, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 92, 94, 95,
96, 98, 99,100,101,102, 104,105,106,
107,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,
118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,
128, MSN-6, MSSB-1,2,3,4,5, 6

----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 123.56 (MS-108 )
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3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
--------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .30 (MS-88 ) .30 (MS-88 ) .30 (MS-88 ) .30 (MS-88 )
ii) MAX. 4.76 (MS-97 ) 4.51 (MS-12 ) 4.51 (MS-12 ) 4.51 (MS-12 )
iii) MEAN 3.62 3.50 3.62 3.62
iv) STD.DEVIATION 1.06 1.00 1.06 1.06
<0.05 1 1 1 1
0.5-0.9 1 1 1 1
1.2-1.5 1 1 1 1
3.0-3.5 1 3 1 1
3.5-4.0 9 9 9 9
4.0-5.0 6 6 6 6
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TOTAL 19 19 19 19
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i] Minimum : 31.59 (MS-26 ) MEAN : 48.43

ii] Maximum : 73.97 (MS-108 ) S.D . : 12.24
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i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : SHALE
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH

ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ICAL
5.03.03 Dirt bands/obvious dirt band : The dirt band of 0.38 m (CSH) is
intersected in borehole MSSB-7 while obvious dirt bands are
intersected in 10 boreholes. The coal of Seam-R-I appears to be clean
i.e. devoid of dirt/obvious bands, in 8 boreholes viz. MS-
18,31,33,37,43,88,93 & 103. The details of these bands are given in
statistical Table No.5.08 and in Annexure-III.
TABLE NO. 5.08

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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 7 MS-18, 31, 33, 37, 43, 88, 93
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 11 MS-12, 17, 26, 28, 48, 75, 80, 84,
97,108
MS-12 - 1 BAND - .09
MS-17 - 1 BAND - .22
MS-26 - 1 BAND - .08
MS-28 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-48 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-75 - 1 BAND - .08
MS-80 - 1 BAND - .17
MS-84 - 2 BAND - .20
MS-97 - 2 BAND - .47
MS-108 - 1 BAND - .05
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MSSB-7
MSSB-7 - 1 BAND - .38
5.03.04 The range of quality of coal Seam-R-I on 60% RH and at 40 oC and on

equilibrated basis are furnished below in Table No.5.09 and borehole-
wise details are given in Annexure-IV.
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TABLE NO. 5.09
SEAM : R-I
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----------------------------------------------------
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 17 5.20 9.10 7.13 1.02
MS-93 MS-80
ASH (%) 17 23.90 39.40 29.11 4.38
MS-84 MS-33
UHV(k.cal/kg) 17 2593. 4677. 3899. 554.
MS-33 MS-108
GRADE 17 F D
MS-33 MS-108
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 7 4280. 5280. 4850. 293.
MS-17 MS-108
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. 7 MS-17, 26, 28, 31, 37, 93,108,
ii) CALCULATED 10 MS-12, 18, 33, 48, 75, 80, 84,
97,103,MSSB-7
5.03.05 Special Test : The coal of Seam-R-I has also been sent for special test
analysis such as Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis & AFT. A total of 3
samples from 3 boreholes (MS-17,26 & 31) have been subjected to
special test analysis. The range of above test are given below, while
details are presented in Annexure-VIIA, VIIB & VIIC.
TABLE NO.5.10
Range of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-R-I

Determined On unit Determined On unit
coal basis coal basis
Carbon % 47.97 84.09 52.89 87.86
(MS-17) (MS-26) (MS-26) (MS-17)
Hydrogen % 1.46 2.67 2.80 4.50
(MS-17) (MS-17) (MS-31) (MS-31)
Nitrogen % 0.46 0.84 0.60 0.96
(MS-17) (MS-17) (MS-31) (MS-31)
Sulphur % 0.31 0.50 0.70 0.97
(MS-31) (MS-31) (MS-17) (MS-17)
Oxygen % (By 4.01 7.66 6.22 10.06
diff.) (MS-17) (MS-17) (MS-26) (MS-26)
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TABLE NO.5.11
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-R-I
% % % % % % % %
Min. 63.36 20.84 3.79 1.95 1.82 0.81 0.01 0.83 0.11 0.17
Max. 67.66 23.90 4.20 3.49 2.10 1.30 0.09 1.60 0.44 0.19
TABLE NO.5.12
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-R-I

Minimum > 1500 >1500 >1500 >1500
(MS-17,26,31) MS- MS-17,26,31 MS-17,26,31
26,31,17
Maximum > 1500 >1500 >1500 >1500
(MS-17,26,31) MS- MS-17,26,31 MS-17,26,31
26,31,17
5.03.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI) : It has been carried out for three
samples from boreholes MS-17,26 & 31 and the values are 66,75 and
61 respectively.
5.04.00 SEAM-VIII
i) Seam Structure : Plate No. VI-4 & VI-5
ii) Floor Contour Plan : -
iii) Seam Folio Plan : -
iv) Seam Quality : Annexure-III
v) Reserves : Not assessed as the seam is un-
workable in its area of occurrence.
5.04.01 In Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, Seam-VIII occur below Seam-R-I, with a

parting varying in thickness from 31.59 m (MS-26) to 73.97 m (MS-
108). It has been intersected in 23 boreholes and has not attained
workable thickness anywhere in area of its occurrence and is hence un-
economical. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is
observed at 18.95 m (MSSB-4) and the deepest one at 197.66 m (MS-
108). The thickness of the seam varies from 0.05 m (MS-31) to 0.72 m
(MS-74). The seam is converted to carbonaceous shale in borehole MS-
37 located in the northern part of the block.
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5.04.02 The statistical parameters are given in Table No.5.13.
TABLE NO.5.13
SEAM : VIII
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 23 MS- 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 26, 27, 31, 33,
35, 37, 51, 70, 73, 74, 77, 79, 88,
93,103,108,127,MSSB-4
ii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 97 MS- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,
11, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29,
30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46,
47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,
59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68,
69, 71, 72, 76, 78, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89,
91, 94, 95, 96, 98, 99,100,101,102,
104,105,106,107,109,110,111,112,113,11,1
15,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,1
25,126,128,MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,3,5, 6
iii) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: 1 MS-97
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 14 MS-15, 18, 28, 41, 43, 44, 48, 75, 80,82,
84, 86, 90, 92
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 1 MSSB-7

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i) SHALLOWEST : 18.95 (MSSB-4 )
ii) DEEPEST : 197.66 (MS-108 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .05 (MS-33 ) .05 (MS-33 ) .05 (MS-33 ) .05 (MS-33)
ii) MAX. .72 (MS-74 ) .72 (MS-74 ) .72 (MS-74 ) .72 (MS-74)
iii) MEAN .29 .28 .29 .29
STD.DEVIATION .21 .22 .21 .21
<0.5 19 19 19 19
0.5-0.9 4 4 4 4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 23 23 23 23
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : 31.73 (MS-79 ) MEAN : 48.33

ii] Maximum : 72.88 (MS-26 ) S.D . : 11.13
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----------------

ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ARG. SST
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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 22 MS- 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 26, 27,
31, 33, 35, 51, 70, 73, 74,
77, 79, 88, 93,103,108,127,
MSSB-4
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MS-37

MS-37 - 1 BAND - .29
5.04.03 Quality : The coal from Seam-VIII has not been sent for overall analysis
and hence quality is not available.
5.05.00 SEAM-LOCAL-III
v) Reserves : 0.034 million tonnes in area of
development of I.100 thickness in
the block.
5.05.01 Seam-Local-III occurs below Seam-VIII with a parting varies in thickness

from 31.73 m (MS-79) to 72.88 m (MS-26). It has been intersected in
106 boreholes out of 136 boreholes considered in this block. The seam
is not developed in 13 boreholes while 16 boreholes are located up-dip
of sub-crop. It is faulted in borehole MS-46 located in the northern part
of the block. One borehole MSSB-7 has not been drilled upto the seam.
The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of Seam-Local-III is observed at
13.83 m (MS-111) and the deepest one at 233.00 m (MS-43), located in
the central and northern part of the block respectively. The thickness of
seam varies from 0.05 m (MS-44) to 1.18 m (MS-16). It has attained
workable thickness in two isolated small patches around boreholes MS-
16 & MS-101 in the south-eastern part and around borehole MS-36 in
the eastern part of the block. The Seam-Local-III although persisted
throughout the block and treated/considered as marker horizon, it is
un-economical.
505.02 The statistical parameters viz. seam thickness, parting, depth range, no.
of dirt bands, roof and floor characteristics etc. are given in Table
No.5.14
TABLE NO.5.14
SEAM : LOCAL-III
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 106 MS- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22,
46
23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 43, 44, 45, 47,
48, 49, 50, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 63,
64, 65, 66, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76,
77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86,
87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99,
101,102,103,104,107,108,111,112,114,115,
116,117,118,120,121,122,124,127,128,MSN-
6,MSSB-2,3,4,6
ii) SEAM FAULTED IN BOREHOLES: 1 MS-46

iii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 16 MS- 21, 40, 52, 58, 62, 67, 68, 72,101,
105, 109,110,113,119,125,126
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 13 MS- 25, 39, 42, 51, 53, 54, 88, 92,
94,100,123,MSSB-1, 5

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ii) DEEPEST : 233.00 (MS-43 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .05 (MS-44 ) .05 (MS-44 ) .05 (MS-44 ) .05 (MS-44 )
ii) MAX. 1.18 (MS-16 ) 1.18 (MS-16 ) 1.18 (MS-16 ) 1.18 (MS-16 )
iii) MEAN .53 .52 .52 .52
iv) STD.DEVIATION .25 .25 .25 .25
<0.5 39 40 40 40
0.5-0.9 63 60 60 60
0.9-1.0 2 4 4 4
1.0-1.2 2 2 2 2
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TOTAL 106 106 106 106
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i] Minimum : 1.20 (MS-1 ) MEAN : 4.96

ii] Maximum : 15.09 (MS-49 ) S.D . : 2.90
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----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : ICAL

ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : CLAY SUBORDINATE : ARG. SST
7] i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 106 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

10,11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18,19,20, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 41, 43, 44,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 55, 56, 57,
59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69,
70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86,
87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 95, 96, 97,
98,99,101,102,103,104,106,107,
108,111,112,114,115,116,117,118,1
20, 121,122,124,127,128,MSN-
6,MSSB-2,3,4, 6
47
5.05.03 Quality : The quality of coal Seam-Local-III at 60% RH & at 40°C and on
equilibrated basis is given in the Table No.5.15.
TABLE NO.5.15
SEAM : LOCAL-III
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BHS. DEVIATION
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MOISTURE (%) 65 5.10 9.70 8.42 .80
MS-101 MS-31
ASH (%) 65 10.30 46.90 16.95 5.93
MS-80 MS-101
UHV(k.cal/kg) 65 1724. 6209. 5399. 725.
MS-101 MS-6
GRADE 65 G A
MS-101 MS-6
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 3 4890. 6150. 5517. 514.
MS-16 MS-36
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. 3 MS-16, 28, 36
ii) CALCULATED 62 MS-1, 4, 6, 8, 9,
10,11,12,14, 15,17, 18, 19,
20, 23, 26, 27, 30, 31, 33,
34, 35, 37, 41, 45, 47, 48,
50, 57, 61, 63, 64, 69, 71,
73, 74, 77, 79, 80, 81,
82, 84, 85, 91, 93, 97, 98,
99,101,103,107,108,114,117,
120,122,124,127,MSN-6,MSSB-
2,4,6
5.05.04 Special Test : The special test such as ultimate analysis, ash analysis &
AFT have been determined for Local-III seam in borehole MS-36 whereas
Hard Grove Grindability Test has also been determined for same sample
from borehole MS-36 and the value is ‘56’. The results of above tests
are furnished in Annexures-VIIA to VIID respectively.
5.06.00 SEAM-VII TOP
given in Chapter-VI
5.06.01 Seam-VII Top in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block is one of the highly potential
& persistent seam, occur below Seam-Local-III with parting varies in
thickness from 1.20 m (MS-1) to 15.09 m (MS-49) located in the western
48
and central part of the block respectively. It has been intersected in 123
boreholes, while it is not developed in borehole MS-101 & 102. A total
of ‘8’ boreholes are located up-dip of beyond sub-crop. The seam is
missing in borehole MS-46 due to fault intersection and the Seam-VII
Top is converted to carbonaceous shale in borehole MS-112. Borehole
MSSB-7 has not been drilled upto the seam. The shallowest intersection
depth (floor) of the seam is observed at 20.12 m (MS-126) and the
deepest one at 239.41 m (MS-43), located in the south-eastern and
north-western part of the block respectively. The actual thickness of
seam varies from 0.32 m (MS-53) to 3.49 m (MS-61) whereas the
thickness on I-100 basis varies from 1.15 m (MS-95) to 3.49 m (MS-61).
5.06.02 The statistical parameters of Seam-VII Top in terms of its occurrence,

thickness, parting and depth range, dirt bands, roof and floor
characteristics are given in Table No.5.16.
TABLE NO.5.16
SEAM : VII TOP
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 123 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48,
49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,
59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 70,
71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80,
81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,
90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,
99,100,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,
110,111,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,12
1,122,123,124, 125,126,127,128,
MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,3,4,5,6

iii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 8 MS-21, 40, 52, 62, 67, 68, 72,113
iv) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: 1 MS-112
v) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 2 MS-101,102,
vi) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 1 MSSB-7

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ii) DEEPEST : 239.41 (MS-43 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
--------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .32 (MS-53 ) .32 (MS-53 ) .32 (MS-53 ) .32 (MS-53)
ii) MAX. 3.49 (MS-61 ) 3.49 (MS-61 ) 3.49 (MS-61 ) 3.49 (MS-61)
iii) MEAN 2.11 2.08 2.11 2.11
iv) STD.DEVIATION 90 .82 .90 .90
49
<0.5 1 1 1 1
0.5-0.9 4 3 3 3
0.9-1.0 0 1 1 1
1.0-1.2 1 1 1 1
1.2-1.5 4 4 4 4
1.5-2.0 52 53 52 52
2.0-2.5 38 41 38 38
2.5-3.0 18 16 18 18
3.0-3.5 4 2 4 4
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TOTAL 123 123 123 123
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i] Minimum : .31 (MS-61 ) MEAN : 3.65

ii] Maximum : 6.79 (MS-29 ) S.D . : .96
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i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : CSH SUBORDINATE : ICAL
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : CLAY SUBORDINATE : ICAL
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : ICAL

ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ARG. SST SUBORDINATE : ICAL
5.06.03 Dirt/obvious bands : The dirt band of > 1.0 m carbonaceous shale have
been intersected in 9 boreholes, while obvious dirt bands are intersected
in 5 boreholes. The thickness of dirt bands and obvious bands are
given below in Table No.5.17. The details of dirt bad are furnished in
Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.17

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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 109 MS- 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13,
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35,
, 37, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49,
50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60,
61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 74, 75, 76, 79,
80, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91,
,93, 94, 95, 96,97,98,99,100,104,105,
106,107,108,109,110,111,114,115,116,
117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,1261
27,128,MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,3,4,5,6,
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 5 MS-3, 34, 39, 77, 84
MS-3 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-34 - 1 BAND - .47
MS-39 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-77 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-84 - 1 BAND - .16
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 9 MS-2, 12, 41, 70, 71, 73, 78, 81, 97
MS-2 - 1 BAND - .15

MS-12 - 1 BAND - .26
MS-41 - 1 BAND - .27
MS-70 - 1 BAND - .23
50
MS-71 - 1 BAND - .25
MS-73 - 1 BAND - .25
MS-78 - 1 BAND - .28
MS-81 - 1 BAND - .24
MS-103 - 1 BAND - .40
5.06.04 Coal Quality : The quality of coal seam from Seam-VIII Top on 60% RH
& at 40°C and on equilibrated basis are given below in Table No.5.18.
TABLE NO.5.18
EAM : VII TOP
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BHS. DEVIATION
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MOISTURE (%) 119 1.80 10.80 7.90 1.34
MS-59 MS-39
ASH (%) 119 8.80 39.60 17.97 6.00
MS-27 MS-126
UHV(k.cal/kg) 119 2676. 6485. 5329. 754.
MS-126 MS-89
GRADE 119 F A
MS-126 MS-89
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 67 3320. 6700. 5818. 515.
MS-22 MS-59
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. -70 MS-1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13,
15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27,
28,29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
38,39, 42, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55,
58,59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 74, 76,
77, 79, 81, 85, 86, 89, 90, 93, 96,
99,100,
108,114,117,118,MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,4,5,6
ii) CALCULATED - 49 MS-2, 4, 11, 12, 14, 23, 41, 47, 48,
56, 57, 61, 70, 71, 73, 75, 78, 80,
82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 91, 92, 94,
95,97,98,103,104,105,106,107,109,110,1
11,115,116,119,120,121,122,123,124,125
,126,127,128
5.06.05 Special Test : The coal of from Seam-VII Top has been subjected to
special test analysis, such as Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis & AFT. A
total of 13 samples from 13 boreholes viz. MS-1, 3, 13, 17, 20, 26, 31,
35, 36, 39, 45,49 & 55 representing the entire block have been
subjected to determination of above analysis. The results of the above
tests are furnished in Annexures-VIIA, VIIB & VIIC respectively. The
range of different parameters of Ultimate Analysis, Ash analysis and Ash
Fusion Temperature are given in below in Table No. 5.19,5.20 & 5.21.
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TABLE NO.5.19
Range of Parameters of Ultimate Analysis for Seam-VII Top

Determined On unit coal Determined On unit coal
basis basis
Carbon % 54.78 (MS-36) 79.89 (MS-35) 69.55 (MS-1) 87.48 (MS-1)
Hydrogen % 2.10 (MS-1) 2.64 (MS-1) 4.63 (MS-26) 6.17 (MS-26)
Nitrogen % 0.34 (MS-20) 0.47 (MS-20) 0.67 (MS-31) 0.92 (MS-31)
Sulphur % 0.24 (MS-31) 0.33 (MS-31) 0.85 (MS-3) 0.72 (MS-49)
Oxygen % 5.83 (MS-55) 7.63 (MS-55) 10.38 (MS-35) 14.77 (MS-35)
(By diff.)
TABLE NO.5.20
Range of Ash Analysis of coal of Seam-VII Top
% % % % % % % %
Min. 44.92 20.76 4.00 1.70 0.70 0.70 0.03 0.47 0.04 0.15
Max. 66.62 27.48 24.86 2.74 1.82 1.80 0.36 1.99 1.27 0.22
MS-36 MS-39 MS-13 MS-1 MS-26 MS-13 MS-31 MS-20 MS-36 MS-20,
45
TABLE NO.5.21
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-VII (Top)

Minimum 1348 (MS- 1400 (MS-13) 1400 (MS-13) 1425 (MS-13)
20)
Maximum > 1500 > 1500 (MS-1, > 1500 (MS-1, 17, > 1500 (MS-1,
(MS-26,36 17,26,39,45,49 26,3,35,36,39,45, 17,26,3,35,36,3
,55) 55) 9,45, 55)
5.06.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI) : It has been carried out for 13
samples from 13 boreholes for Seam-VII Top. The HGI of coal from
Seam-VII Top varies from ’48’ (MS-13) to ‘81’ (MS-36).
5.07.00 SEAM-VII MIDDLE (UPPER)
ii) Floor Contour Plan :
iii) Seam Folio Plan :Plate No. X-5
v)Reserves : 17.166 million tonnes. Details are
furnished in Reserve Chapter-VI.
5.07.01 As mentioned earlier, Seam-VII Middle at first instance splits into two
sections viz. VII Middle (Upper) and VII Middle (Lower). Seam-VII-
Middle (Lower) further splits as Seam-VII-Middle (Lower) Top and VII
Middle (Lower) Bottom.
52
Seam-VII Middle (Upper) has been intersected in 63 boreholes and are
mostly confined in the western part of the block where Seam-VII Middle
splits. It is overlain by Seam-VII Top, with a parting varying in
thickness fro 0.31 m (MS-61) to 6.79 m (MS-29) located in the south-
eastern & south-western parts of the block respectively. The shallowest
intersection depth (floor) of Seam-VII-Middle (Upper) is observed at 8.53
m (MS-21) to 220.50 m (MS-75) located in the south-western and north-
western parts of the block respectively. The actual thickness of seam
varies from 0.56 m (MSSB-2) to 3.99 m (MS-94) while thickness on I-
100 basis ranges from 1.30 m (MS-112) to 3.53 m (MS-64) for opencast
proposition.
5.07.02 The statistical parameters of Seam-VII Middle (Upper) in terms of its

occurrence, thickness, parting, roof & floor characteristics etc. are
furnished in Table No.5.22 below.
TABLE NO.5.22
SEAM : VII M(UPPER)
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 64 MS- 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 16,
19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 38, 44,
45, 47, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 63,
64, 65, 66, 69, 71, 73, 75, 76, 78, 83,
85, 87, 91, 92, 94, 96,103,106,107,111,112,
114,115,117,118,120,121,122,124,125,128
MSSB-1,2,6
iii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 4 MS-62, 68, 72,113
iv) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: 1 MS-40
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 2 MS-107,MSSB-7
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 220.50 (MS-75 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .56 (MSSB-2 ) .56 (MSSB-2 ) .56 (MSSB-2 ) .56 (MSSB-2 )
ii) MAX. 3.99 (MS-94 ) 3.53 (MS-64 ) 3.99 (MS-94 ) 3.99 (MS-94 )
iii) MEAN 2.50 2.26 2.48 2.48
<0.5 0 1 1 1
0.5-0.9 1 1 1 1
1.2-1.5 3 2 2 2
1.5-2.0 5 11 5 5
2.0-2.5 19 28 19 19
2.5-3.0 28 15 28 28
3.0-3.5 6 5 6 6
3.5-4.0 2 1 2 2
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TOTAL 64 64 64 64
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : .55 (MS-5 ) MEAN : 1.50
ii] Maximum : 3.99 (MS-59 ) S.D . : .67
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i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : SST
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : ARG. SST
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : SHALE

53
5.07.03 Dirt/obvious bands: The obvious bands have been intersected in 39
boreholes. The coal of Seam-VII-Middle (Upper) appears to be clean in
19 boreholes, whereas carbonaceous shale of thickness > 0.30 m is
intersected in 4 boreholes. The statistical parameters of dirt/obvious
bands are given in Table No.5.23 below and details are furnished in
Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.23
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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 18
MS-19, 21, 44, 57, 75, 85, 91, 92, 96,
103,106,111,112,117,121,125,MSSB-2,6
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS:39 MS-1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 16,
25, 27, 29,30, 45, 47,54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 63, 64,
65, 66, 69, 71, 73, 76,78, 94,114,115,118,120
122,124,128,MSSB-1
*MS-1 - 2 BAND - .10
*MS-2 - 2 BAND - .09
MS-3 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-5 - 1 BAND - .11
*MS-6 - 2 BAND - .05
*MS-7 - 2 BAND - .05
*MS-10 - 2 BAND - .09
MS-11 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-12 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-16 - 1 BAND - .17
MS-25 - 1 BAND - .42
MS-27 - 1 BAND - .06
MS-29 - 1 BAND - .62
*MS-45 - 2 BAND - .06
MS-56 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-58 - 1 BAND - .40
MS-59 - 2 BAND - .52
MS-60 - 1 BAND - .10
MS-63 - 1 BAND - .37
MS-64 - 2 BAND - .11
MS-65 - 2 BAND - .58
MS-66 - 1 BAND - .09
*MS-69 - 2 BAND - .09
MS-71 - 1 BAND - .08
*MS-73 - 2 BAND - .06
*MS-78 - 2 BAND - .05
MS-94 - 1 BAND - .66
MS-114 - 1 BAND - .20
MS-118 - 1 BAND - .56
MS-120 - 1 BAND - .08
MS-122 - 1 BAND - .55
MS-124 - 1 BAND - .06
MS-128 - 1 BAND - .55
MSSB-1 - 1 BAND - .50
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 25 MS-1, 2, 6, 7, 10,11, 22, 23, 24, 38, 45,
47, 54, 55,59,65, 69, 73, 76, 78, 83, 87,115,118,122,128
*MS-1 - 1 BAND - .26 MS-47 - 1 BAND - .31

*MS-2 - 1 BAND - .31 MS-54 - 1 BAND - .22
*MS-6 - 1 BAND - .28 MS-55 - 1 BAND - .64
*MS-7 - 1 BAND - .40 *MS-69 - 1 BAND - .27
*MS-10 - 1 BAND - .17 *MS-73 - 1 BAND - .33
MS-22 - 1 BAND - .39 MS-76 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-23 - 1 BAND - .16 *MS-78 - 1 BAND - .26
MS-24 - 1 BAND - .15 MS-83 - 1 BAND - .25
MS-38 - 1 BAND - .29 MS-87 - 1 BAND - .39
*MS-45 - 1 BAND - .27 MS-115 - 1 BAND - .40
5.07.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal from Seam-VII-Middle (Upper) is given
54
TABLE NO.5.24
SEAM : VII M(UPPER)
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BHS. DEVIATION
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MOISTURE (%) 61 2.20 8.00 5.99 1.02
MS-59 MSSB-6
ASH (%) 61 12.10 37.10 25.50 5.17
MS-125 MS-118
UHV(k.cal/kg) 61 3283. 6292. 4555. 643.
MS-118 MS-125
GRADE 61 F A
MS-118 MS-125
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 32 4550. 6160. 5199. 403.
MS-118 MS-114
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. 33 MS-1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 16, 19, 22, 25, 27,
29, 30, 38, 44, 45, 54, 55, 58, 59, 60,
63, 64, 65, 66, 69, 76, 85, 96,112,114,
117,118,MSSB-6
ii) CALCULATED 28 MS-2, 6, 11, 12, 23, 47, 56, 57, 71, 73,
75, 78, 83, 87, 91, 92, 94,106,111,115,
120,121,122,124,125,128,MSSB-1,2
5.07.05 Special Test : The ‘10’ coal samples from ‘7’ boreholes for Seam-VII-
Middle (Upper) have been subjected to special test analysis e.g. Ultimate
analysis, Ash analysis & AFT. The range of above tests are given below
in Table No.5.25.
TABLE NO.5.25
Range of Parameters of Ultimate Analysis for Seam-VII-Middle (Upper)

basis basis
Carbon % 50.08 (MS-55) 83.37 (MS-31) 60.30 (MS-13) 88.18 (MS-1)
Oxygen % 4.63 (MS-1) 6.82 (MS-31) 7.32 (MS-55) 10.68 (MS-55)
(By diff.)
TABLE NO.5.26
Range of Ash Analysis of coal of Seam-VII Middle (Upper)
Range SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 TiO2 CaO MgO Na2O K2O SO3 P2O5
% % % % % % % % % %
Min. 59.52 23.32 4.70 1.58 0.84 0.60 0.05 0.52 0.10 0.15
MS-26 MS-31 MS-1 MS-55 MS-1,3 MS-13 MS-3 MS-45 MS-13 MS-3
Max. 63.12 26.00 8.82 3.35 1.54 1.21 0.37 1.25 0.63 0.21
TABLE NO.5.27
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of coal of Seam-VII-Middle (Upper)
Min. 1426 (MS-31) 1490 (MS-3,31) >1500 (MS-1, 13, >1500 (MS-1,
26,31,3,45,55) 13, 26, 31, 3,
45,55)
Max. > 1500 (MS-1, > 1500 (MS-1, - -
26, 45,55) 13,26,45)
55
5.07.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI) : It has been determined for ‘8’
samples from ‘7’ boreholes and the value ranges from 45 to 64.
5.08.00 SEAM-VII MIDDLE LOWER (TOP)

iii) Seam Folio Plan :Plate No. X-6
v)Reserves : Not assessed as the seam is not
workable.However Folio Plan is prepared to
estimate geological resources for thickness
range ≥ 0.50 m. to 1.00 m.
5.08.01 It is observed that Seam-Middle (Lower) further splits as VII-Middle

Lower (Top) & VII-Middle Lower (Bottom) and also confined in the
western and southern part of the block. Seam-VII-Middle Lower (Top)
has been intersected in 27 boreholes. The shallowest intersection depth
(floor) of the seam is observed at 15.44 m (MS-40) and the deepest one
at 93.23 m (MS-10). The thickness of the seam varies from 0.16 m (MS-
40) to 0.87 m (MS-5). The seam is un-workable and hence reserves
have not been estimated.
5.08.02 The statistical parameters of Seam in terms of its occurrence, thickness,

parting, roof & floor characteristics etc. are given in Table No.5.28.
TABLE NO.5.28
SEAM : VII M(L) TOP
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 27 MS-1, 2, 3, 5,6, 7, 10, 11, 38, 40, 45,
47, 63, 65, 66, 69, 71, 76, 78, 83, 85
91,111,117,121,124,MSSB-6
ii) SEAM FAULTED IN BOREHOLES: 2 MS-12, 46
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 1 MS-29

----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 93.23 (MS-10 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .16 (MS-40 ) .16 (MS-40 ) .16 (MS-40 ) .16 (MS-40)
ii) MAX. .87 (MS-5 ) .87 (MS-5 ) .87 (MS-5 ) .87 (MS-5 )
iii) MEAN .68 .68 .68 .68
<0.5 1 1 1 1
0.5-0.9 26 26 26 26
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TOTAL 27 27 27 27
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i] Minimum : .75 (MS-10 ) MEAN : 1.30
ii] Maximum : 2.26 (MS-66 ) S.D . : .49
56
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ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : DCTLB SUBORDINATE : SST
----------------
ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH
5.08.03 Dirt/obvious bands: The coal of non-workable thickness of this seam

appears to be clean in all the boreholes intersections.
TABLE NO.5.29
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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 27 MS-1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 38, 40, 45,
47, 63, 65, 66, 69, 71, 76, 78, 83, 85,
91,111,117,121,124,MSSB-6
5.08.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal for the seam on equilibrated basis is
given in Table No.5.30 below.
TABLE NO.5.30
SEAM : VII M(L) TOP
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 26 4.10 7.20 5.58 .73
MS-5 MS-10
ASH (%) 26 15.10 45.20 32.05 7.26
MS-10 MS-65
UHV(k.cal/kg) 26 2097. 5823. 3706. 916.
MS-65 MS-10
GRADE 26 G B
MS-65 MS-10
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. - 1 MS-1
ii) CALCULATED 25 MS-2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 38, 45, 47,
63, 65, 66, 69, 71, 76, 78, 83, 85, 91,
111,117,121,124,MSSB-6
5.09.00 SEAM-VII MIDDLE LOWER (BOTTOM)
v)Reserves : Not assessed as it is un-workable. However Folio
Plan is prepared to estimate geological resources
for thickness range ≥ 0.50 m.to1.00 m.
5.09.01 The Seam-VII-Middle Lower (Bottom) occur as lower split of Seam-VII

Middle (Lower) and is available in the western, central & southern parts
of the block. It has been intersected in ‘27’ boreholes. Four boreholes
are located updip of sub-crop (MS-62,68,72,113). The shallowest
57
intersection depth (floor) of the seam is observed at 17.01 m (MS-40)
and the deepest one at 94.69 m (MS-10). The actual thickness of the
seam varies from 0.37 m (MS-40) to 0.87 (MS-63). The seam is un-
workable over entire area of its occurrence.
5.09.02 The statistical parameters viz. thickness, parting, depth range, no. of dirt
bands, roof & floor characteristics etc. are given in Table No.5.31.
TABLE NO.5.31
SEAM : VII M(L) BOT
-------------------

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---------------------
i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 28 MS-1, 2, 3, 5,6, 7, 10, 11, 29, 38, 40,
45, 47, 63, 65, 66, 69, 71, 76, 78, 83,
85, 91,111,117,121,124,MSSB-6
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 1 MSSB-7

----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 94.69 (MS-10 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .37 (MS-40 ) .37 (MS-40 ) .37 (MS-40 ) .37 (MS-40)
ii) MAX. .87 (MS-63 ) .74 (MS-63 ) .74 (MS-63 ) .74 (MS-63)
iii) MEAN .63 .61 .63 .63
<0.5 6 6 6 6
0.5-0.9 22 22 22 22
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TOTAL 28 28 28 28
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-----------------------------------
---------------------
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : SST
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : ARE. SH SUBORDINATE : SHALE
5.09.03 Dirt/obvious bands : About 23 boreholes are devoid of dirt bands and
are appears to be clean. The obvious dirt bands are intersected in ‘3’
boreholes while one dirt band of carbonaceous shale is intersected in
borehole MSSB-6. The thickness of dirt bands ad obvious dirt bands
are given in Table No.5.32 while details are given in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.32
------------------------------------
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 23 MS-1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 29, 38, 40, 45,
47, 65, 66, 71, 76, 78, 83, 85,
91,111,117,121,124
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 3 MS- 2, 63, 69

MS-2 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-63 - 1 BAND - .13
MS-69 - 1 BAND - .06
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iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 2 MS-6 - 1 BAND - .24
MSSB-6 - 1 BAND - .20
5.09.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal for the seam on equilibrated basis is
given in Table No.5.33.
TABLE NO.5.33
SEAM : VII M(L) BOT
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 26 2.10 7.60 5.57 1.06
MS-65 MS-83
ASH (%) 26 19.10 48.40 31.67 7.41
MS-91 MS-65
UHV(k.cal/kg) 26 1931. 5326. 3762. 896.
MS-65 MS-91
GRADE 26 G C
MS-65 MS-91
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG.- 1 MS-65
ii) CALCULATED 25 MS-1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 29, 38,
45, 47, 63, 66, 69, 76, 78, 83, 85, 91,
111,117,121,124,MSSB-6
5.10.00 SEAM-VII MIDDLE (LOWER)
given in Chapter-VI
5.10.01 Seam-VII Middle (Lower) is mostly confined in the southern part of the
block and is occurs as lower split of Seam-VII Middle. It also occurs in
central, eastern & western part of the block as small isolated patches.
It has been intersected in ‘35’ boreholes. The shallowest intersection
depth (floor) of the seam is observed at 11.66 m (MS-12) located in the
south-western part to 224.10 m (MS-75) located in the north-western
part of the block. The actual thickness of the seam varies from 0.30 m
(MS-87) to 2.01 m (MS-73) while thickness on I-100 basis varies from
1.00 m (MSSB-2) to 1.94 m (MS-112) for opencast proposition.
5.10.02 The statistical parameters in terms of the seam thickness, its

occurrence, parting, dirt bands, roof & floor characteristics etc. are
given in Table No.5.34.
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TABLE NO.5.34
SEAM : VII M(L)
--------------
THE SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SEAMS- ARE AS FOLLOWS.
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---------------------
54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 73, 75,
87, 92, 94, 96,106,112,114,115,118,120,
122,125,128,MSSB-1,2
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 1 MSSB-7

----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 224.10 (MS-75 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .30 (MS-87 ) .30 (MS-87 ) .30 (MS-87 ) .30 (MS-87)
ii) MAX. 2.01 (MS-73 ) 1.94 (MS-112 ) 1.94 (MS-112 ) 1.94 (MS-112 )
iii) MEAN .91 .85 .91 .91
<0.5 2 3 2 2
0.5-0.9 22 21 22 22
0.9-1.0 2 2 2 2
1.0-1.2 3 2 2 2
1.2-1.5 1 5 2 2
1.5-2.0 4 2 4 4
2.0-2.5 1 0 1 1
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TOTAL 35 35 35 35
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-----------------------------------
---------------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ICAL
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ARG. SST
----------------
ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ARG. SST SUBORDINATE : SST
5.10.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The seam is devoid of any dirt band in ‘31’
boreholes and coal of Seam-VII-Middle (Lower) appears to be clean. The
obvious dirt bands are intersected in four boreholes only. The thickness
of dirt bands are given in Table No.5.35 below and the details are
furnished in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.35
------------------------------------
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 64, 75, 87, 92, 94,
96,106,112,115,118,120,122,125,128,
MSSB-1, 2
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 4 MS-27, 30, 73,114
MS-27 - 1 BAND - .45
MS-30 - 1 BAND - .37
MS-73 - 1 BAND - .60
MS-114 - 1 BAND - .61
5.10.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal of Seam-VII-Middle (Lower) is given

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TABLE NO.5.36
SEAM : VII M(L)
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 33 3.90 7.10 5.36 .96
MS-58 MS-75
ASH (%) 33 14.50 47.50 30.35 9.43
MS-125 MS-21
UHV(k.cal/kg) 33 1793. 6002. 3971. 1193.
MS-21 MS-16
GRADE 33 G B
MS-21 MS-16
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 5 3760. 6190. 5326. 869.
MS-64 MS-112
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG.- 6 MS-27, 30, 44, 64,112,MSSB-2
ii) CALCULATED 27 MS-16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 54, 55, 56, 57,
58, 59, 60, 73, 75, 92, 94, 96,106,114,
115,118,120,122,125,128,MSSB-1
5.10.05 Special Test : A total of ‘3’ coal samples from boreholes MS-13,26 & 31
have been subjected to special test such as Ultimate analysis, Ash
analysis & Ash Fusion Temperature. The range of above tests are given
below in Table No.5.37, 5.38 & 5.39 respectively.
TABLE NO.5.37
Range of Parameters of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-VII-Middle
(Lower)
basis basis
Carbon % 56.49 (MS-31) 80.58 (MS- 64.58 (MS-13) 84.65 (MS-26)
31)
Nitrogen % 0.42 (MS-31,13) 0.55 (MS-13) 0.43 (MS-26) 0.64 (MS-26)
Oxygen % 5.99 (MS-26) 9.13 (MS-26) 8.79 (MS-31) 12.76 (MS-31)
(By diff.)
TABLE NO.5.38
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-VII Middle (Lower)
Range SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 TiO2 CaO MgO Na2O K2O SO3 P2O5
% % % % % % % % % %
Min. 58.08 23.61 4.40 2.23 1.40 0.51 0.02 0.25 0.03 0.15
Max. 59.64 29.34 8.31 5.13 1.68 1.11 0.17 1.44 0.62 0.19
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TABLE NO.5.39
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-VII-Middle (Lower)

Min. 1488 (MS-13) >1500 (MS- >1500 (MS- >1500 (MS-13,
13, 26,31 13, 26, 31 26,31
Max. > 1500 (MS- - - -
26, 31)
5.10.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test : It has been carried out for three coal
samples from boreholes MS-13,26 & 31 for Seam-VII-Middle (Lower)
and it varies from 52 (MS-13, 31) to 59 (MS-26).
5.11.00 SEAM-VII MIDDLE (MERGED)
v)Reserves : 34.933 million tonnes, the
details are given in Chapter-VI.
5.11.01 Seam-VII Middle (Merged) is one of the most potential and highly
developed seam in Suliyari-Belwar coal block, it occurs below Seam-VII
Top with a parting varying in thickness from 0.31 m (MS-61) to 6.79 m
(MS-29). It has been intersected in 66 boreholes which are confined
mostly in the northern, central & eastern and south-eastern parts of the
block. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is observed
at 11.38 m (MS-67) and the deepest one at 249.50 m (MS-43). The
actual thickness of the seam varies from 1.15 m (MS-67) to 5.82 m (MS-
4) located in the southern and central part of the block respectively.
The workable thickness of the seam varies from 1.15 m (MS-67) to 5.53
m (MS-80).
5.11.02 The statistical parameters in terms of its occurrence thickness and

parting range, roof & floor characteristics etc. are given in Table
No.5.40.
TABLE NO.5.40
SEAM : VII M(MER)
-----------------
---------------------
28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39,
41, 42, 43, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 61,
67, 70, 74, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86,
88, 89, 90, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99,100,101,
102,108,109,110,116,119,123,126,127,MSN-6,
MSSB-3,4,5
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 2 MS-107,MSSB-7
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 249.50 (MS-43 )
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3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. 1.15 (MS-67 ) 1.15 (MS-67 ) 1.15 (MS-67 ) 1.15 (MS-67 )
ii) MAX. 5.82 (MS-4 ) 5.53 (MS-80 ) 5.53 (MS-80 ) 5.53 (MS-80 )
iii) MEAN 4.26 3.59 4.08 4.08
iv) STD.DEVIATION .97 .74 1.19 1.19
<0.5 0 0 2 2
1.0-1.2 1 1 1 1
1.5-2.0 1 2 1 1
2.0-2.5 2 2 2 2
2.5-3.0 3 7 3 3
3.0-3.5 4 7 4 4
3.5-4.0 10 28 10 10
4.0-5.0 34 18 33 33
5.0-6.0 10 1 10 10
6.0-7.0 1 0 0 0
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TOTAL 66 66 66 66
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i] Minimum : .49 (MSSB-5 ) MEAN : 1.42
ii] Maximum : 6.60 (MS-75 ) S.D . : .45
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH
5.11.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The coal of the Seam-VII(Merged) appears to

be clean in 8 boreholes i.e. devoid of any dirt bands. The obvious dirt
band are intersected in ‘54’ boreholes while carbonaceous shale bands
are intersected in ‘24’ boreholes. The thickness of dirt/obvious bands
are given below in Table No.5.41.
TABLE NO.5.41
------------------------------------
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 6 MS- 52, 67, 88, 90, 95, 99,
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 58 MS- 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 26, 28,
31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42,
43, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 61, 70, 74, 77,
79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86, 89, 93, 98,100,
101,102,103,104,105,107,108,109,
110,116,119,123,126,127,MSN-6,MSSB-3,4,5
*MS-4 - 4 BAND - 1.69 *MS-74 - 2 BAND - .70

MS-8 - 3 BAND - 1.08 *MS-77 - 2 BAND - .45
MS-9 - 2 BAND - 1.05 MS-79 - 1 BAND - .38
MS-13 - 1 BAND - .70 MS-80 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-14 - 1 BAND - .86 MS-81 - 2 BAND - .88
*MS-15 - 2 BAND - .54 *MS-82 - 2 BAND - .67
MS-18 - 2 BAND - .64 MS-84 - 1 BAND - .56
MS-20 - 2 BAND - .84 MS-86 - 1 BAND - .12
MS-26 - 3 BAND - 1.12 MS-89 - 2 BAND - 1.14
*MS-28 - 2 BAND - .16 MS-93 - 1 BAND - .45
MS-31 - 1 BAND - .80 *MS-98 - 3 BAND - .70
MS-32 - 1 BAND - .24 *MS-100 - 3 BAND - .28
MS-33 - 1 BAND - .35 MS-101 - 1 BAND - .48
*MS-34 - 3 BAND - .50 MS-102 - 1 BAND - .58
*MS-35 - 4 BAND - 1.04 MS-108 - 2 BAND - .59
MS-36 - 1 BAND - .46 MS-109 - 2 BAND - .30
MS-37 - 1 BAND - .37 *MS-110 - 2 BAND - .33
MS-39 - 2 BAND - 1.25 *MS-116 - 3 BAND - .46
*MS-41 - 3 BAND - .55 *MS-119 - 3 BAND - 1.26
*MS-42 - 2 BAND - .82 MS-123 - 3 BAND - 1.29
MS-43 - 1 BAND - .17 MS-126 - 1 BAND - .22
*MS-48 - 3 BAND - .79 *MS-127 - 4 BAND - .80
*MS-49 - 2 BAND - .38 MSN-6 - 2 BAND - .99
63
MS-50 - 1 BAND - .54 *MSSB-3 - 3 BAND - .78
MS-51 - 1 BAND - .05 *MSSB-4 - 2 BAND - .70
*MS-53 - 2 BAND - .46 *MSSB-5 - 3 BAND - 1.10
MS-61 - 2 BAND - .46
*MS-70 - 2 BAND - .66
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 24 MS-4, 15, 17, 28, 34, 35, 41, 42, 48, 49,
53, 70, 74, 77, 82, 98,100,110,116,119,
127,MSSB-3,4,5
*MS-4 - 1 BAND - .23 *MS-74 - 1 BAND - .23
*MS-15 - 1 BAND - .20 *MS-77 - 1 BAND - .16
MS-17 - 1 BAND - .25 *MS-82 - 1 BAND - .14
*MS-28 - 1 BAND - .14 *MS-98 - 1 BAND - .17
*MS-34 - 1 BAND - .20 *MS-100 - 1 BAND - .16
*MS-35 - 1 BAND - .27 *MS-110 - 1 BAND - .30
*MS-41 - 1 BAND - .20 *MS-116 - 1 BAND - .14
*MS-42 - 1 BAND - .19 *MS-119 - 1 BAND - .21
*MS-48 - 1 BAND - .25 *MS-127 - 1 BAND - .26
*MS-49 - 1 BAND - .28 *MSSB-3 - 1 BAND - .25
*MS-53 - 1 BAND - .30 *MSSB-4 - 1 BAND - .20
*MS-70 - 1 BAND - .23 *MSSB-5 - 1 BAND - .12
5.11.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal of Seam-VII-Middle (Merged) is given

TABLE NO.5.42
SEAM : VII M(MER)
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 64 4.20 7.90 6.24 1.01
MS-126 MS-36
ASH (%) 64 18.10 38.00 24.51 4.02
MS-13 MS-126
UHV(k.cal/kg) 64 3076. 5436. 4655. 454.
MS-126 MS-13
GRADE 64 F C
MS-126 MS-13
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 35 4520. 5710. 5349. 259.
MS-102 MS-13
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG.- 35 MS-8, 9, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 26, 28, 31,
32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 42, 49, 50,
51, 74, 77, 79, 81, 86, 89, 90, 93, 99,
100,102,104,108,109
ii) CALCULATED - 29 MS-4, 14, 41, 48, 52, 53, 61, 67, 70, 80,
82, 84, 88, 95, 97, 98,101,103,105,107,
110,116,119,123,126,127,MSN-6,MSSB-4,5
5.11.05 Special Test : A total of ‘12’ samples from ‘9’ boreholes MS-
13,17,20,26,31,35,36,39 & 49 have been subjected to special test
analysis such as Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis & Ash Fusion
Temperature for Seam-VII-Middle (Merged). The range of above tests are
given below in Table No.5.43, 5.44 & 5.45 respectively.
TABLE NO.5.43
Range of Parameters of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-VII-
Middle(Merged)
basis basis
Carbon % 52.21 (MS-20) 80.27 (MS-35) 62.73 (MS-13) 88.49 (MS-20)
Oxygen % 3.97 (MS-20) 6.92 (MS-20) 8.79 (MS-35) 13.12 (MS-35)
(By diff.)
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TABLE NO.5.44
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-VII Middle (Merged)
Range SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 TiO2 % CaO MgO Na2O K2O SO3 P2O5
% % % % % % % % %
Min. 52.96 23.68 2.56 1.75 0.84 0. 40 0.01 0.21 0.11 0.15
MS-39 MS-49 MS-36 MS-20 MS-20 MS-36 MS-17 MS-31 MS-17 MS-20,36
Max. 62.78 27.66 11.84 3.08 3.02 1.20 0.22 1.79 1.23 0.23
TABLE NO.5.45
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-VII-Middle (Merged)

Min. 1416 (MS-20) 1471 (MS-20) 1499 (MS-20) >1500
BCS BCS BCS (All the bhs.)
Max. > 1500 (MS-17, > 1500 > 1500 -
35, 36) (Remaining (Remaining
bhs) bhs)
5.10.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI) : A total of ‘7’ samples from 7
boreholes have been subjected to HGI test (MS-17,20,31,35,36,39 & 49)
and the value ranges from 50 (MS-17) to 65 (MS-36).
5.12.00 SEAM-VII BOTTOM (UPPER)
v)Reserves : 0.017 million tonnes.
5.12.01 Seam-VII Bottom occurs below Seam-VII-Middle. The Seam-VII Bottom

also splits as Seam-VII-Bottom (Upper) and Seam-VII Bottom (Lower).
The phenomenon of split is observed in the central and southern parts
of the block. Seam-VII Bottom (Upper) has been intersected in ‘28’
boreholes. It is not developed in ‘3’ boreholes viz. MS-101,126 and
MSN-6, mostly located in the south-eastern part of the block. The
borehole is not drilled upto the seam in borehole MSSB-7. The
shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is observed at 32.25 m
(MS-104) and the deepest one at 72.20 m (MS-22) located in the south-
eastern and south-western parts of the block respectively. The actual
thickness of the seam varies from 0.27 m (MS-105) to 1.20 m (MS-120)
while thickness on I-100 basis varies from 0.27 m (MS-105) to 1.05 m
(MS-19). It has developed workability only around borehole MS-19
located in the southern part of its development.
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5.12.02 The statistical parameters of Seam-VII Bottom (Upper) in terms of its
occurrence, thickness and parting range and roof & floor characteristics
etc. are given below in Table No.5.46.
TABLE NO.5.46
SEAM : VII BOT(U)
-------------------------------------------------
---------------------
54, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 87, 96, 99,
104,105,106,115,118,120,122,128,MSSB-2
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 3 MS-101,126,MSN-6
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 72.20 (MS-22 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .27 (MS-105 ) .27 (MS-105 ) .27 (MS-105 ) .27 (MS-105 )
ii) MAX. 1.20 (MS-120 ) 1.05 (MS-19 ) 1.05 (MS-19 ) 1.05 (MS-19 )
iii) MEAN .88 .67 .71 .71
<0.5 5 6 6 6
0.5-0.9 14 16 14 14
0.9-1.0 3 4 3 3
1.0-1.2 5 2 4 4
1.2-1.5 0 0 1 1
4.0-5.0 1 0 0 0
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 28 28 28 28
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : .74 (MS-24 ) MEAN : 1.25
ii] Maximum : 2.40 (MS-57 ) S.D . : .42
---------------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : SST
----------------
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : ICAL SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH
5.12.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The seam is devoid of dirt band in ‘19’
boreholes, while obvious dirt band are intersected in ‘9’ boreholes. The
thickness of dirt bands is given in Table No.5.47 and the details of
dirt/obvious dirt bands are furnished in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.47
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61, 87, 96, 99,104,105,106,118,MSSB-2
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 9 MS-22, 54, 55, 57, 60,115,120,122,128
MS-22 - 1 BAND - .14 MS-122 - 1 BAND - .16
MS-54 - 1 BAND - .06 MS-128 - 1 BAND - .12
MS-55 - 1 BAND - .10
MS-57 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-60 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-115 - 1 BAND - .12
MS-120 - 1 BAND - .24
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5.12.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal of Seam-VII Bottom (Upper) is given
TABLE NO.5.48
SEAM : VII BOT(U)
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 25 1.70 5.60 4.57 .89
MS-61 MS-60
ASH (%) 26 18.80 50.80 42.43 6.58
MS-16 MS-52
UHV(k.cal/kg) 25 1255. 5643. 2442. 877.
MS-52 MS-16
GRADE 25 UG B
MS-52 MS-16
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 1 3580. 3580. 3580. 0.
MS-55 MS-55
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
ii) CALCULATED 24 MS-16, 22, 23, 25, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 57,
59, 60, 61, 87, 96, 99,104,106,115,118,
120,122,128,MSSB-2
5.12.05 Special Test: Only one sample from borehole MS-55 has been subjected
to Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis & AFT determination. The results are
presented in Annexure-VIIA, VIIB & VIIC respectively.
5.12.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI): It has been determined in borehole
MS-55 and the value is ‘80’. The result is furnished in Annexure-VIID.
5.13.00 SEAM-VII BOTTOM (LOWER)

v) Reserves : 0.190 million tonnes.
5.13.01 Seam-VII Bottom (Lower) occurs below Seam-VII-Bottom (Upper) with a

parting varying in thickness from 0.74 m (MS-24) to 2.40 m (MS-57). It
has been intersected in ‘28’ boreholes, while it is not developed in ‘4’
boreholes (MSN-6, MS-6,101 & 126). It is available in the central &
southern part of the block. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of
the seam is observed at 34.18 m (MS-104) and the deepest one at 75.92
m (MS-22) located in the south-eastern and south-western parts of the
block respectively. The actual as well as thickness on I-100 basis varies
from 0.41 m (MS-106) to 2.92 m (MS-22).
67
5.13.02 The statistical parameters/salient features of the seam in terms of its
occurrence, thickness, parting, roof & floor characteristics etc. are given
in Table No.5.49.
TABLE NO.5.49
SEAM : VII BOT(L)
-----------------
-------------------------------------------------
---------------------
54, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 87, 96,
99,104,105,106,115,
118,120,122,128,MSSB-2
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 4 MS-6,101,126,MSN-6
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 75.92 (MS-22 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .41 (MS-106 ) .41 (MS-106 ) .41 (MS-106 ) .41 (MS-106)
ii) MAX. 2.92 (MS-22 ) 2.92 (MS-22 ) 2.92 (MS-22 ) 2.92 (MS-22)
iii) MEAN .87 .86 .87 .87
<0.5 3 3 3 3
0.5-0.9 21 21 21 21
0.9-1.0 1 1 1 1
2.0-2.5 1 2 1 1
2.5-3.0 2 1 2 2
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TOTAL 28 28 28 28
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---------------------
----------------
5.13.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The coal of Seam-VII Bottom (Lower) is devoid
of dirt bands in ‘26’ boreholes and it appears to be clean. The obvious
dirt bands are intersected in ‘2’ boreholes MS-23 and MS-120. The
thickness of dirt/obvious bands are given in Table No.5.50 below while
details of dirt/obvious dirt bands are furnished in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.50
------------------------------------
55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 87, 96,
99,104,105,106,115,118,
122,128,MSSB-2
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 2 MS-23,120
MS-23 - 1 BAND - .07
MS-120 - 2 BAND - .19
68
5.13.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal from Seam-VII Bottom (Lower) is given
TABLE NO.5.51
SEAM : VII BOT(L)
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 23 4.60 26.90 6.54 1.79
MS-118 MS-59
ASH (%) 25 13.80 23.80 18.97 14.30
MS-118 MS-59
UHV(k.cal/kg) 22 4926. 6361. 5766. 940.
MS-59 MS-118
GRADE 23 D A
MS-59 MS-118
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 1 5820. 6550. 6550. 0.
MS-59 MS-118
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
ii) CALCULATED 22 MS-16, 19, 23, 25, 49, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57,
60, 87, 96, 99,104,105,106,115,120,122,
128,MSSB-2
5.13.05 Special Test : It has not been subjected to any special test analysess.
5.14.00 SEAM-VII-BOTTOM
ii) Floor Contour Plan : Plate No.VIII-5
v) Reserves : 10.717 million tonnes. Details
are given in Chapter-VI.
5.14.01 It has been intersected in ‘98’ boreholes. Seam-VII-Bottom is persisted

throughout the block and is considered as base seam for opencast
proposition purpose. It is comparatively a developed seam than its two
splits. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is observed
at 16.87 m (MS-21) and the deepest one at 253.13 m (MS-43) located in
the south-western & northern parts of the block respectively. The
actual thickness of the seam varies from 0.18 m (MS-58) to 4.12 m (MS-
56), while the thickness on I-100 basis varies from 0.18 m (MS-58) to
2.96 m (MS-56) located in the south-eastern and south-western parts of
the block respectively.
5.14.02 The salient features/statistical parameters of Seam-VII-Bottom are

given below in Table No.5.52. It includes occurrence of seam, its
thickness, parting, roof & floor characteristics etc.
69
TABLE NO.5.52
SEAM : VII BOT
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---------------------
i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 98 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 51,
56, 58, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71,
73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82,
83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
94, 95, 97, 98,100,102,103,107,108,109,110,111,
112,114,116,117,119,121,123,124,125,127,
MSSB-1,3,4,5,6
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 3 MS-6,126,MSN-6
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 253.13 (MS-43 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .18 (MS-58 ) .18 (MS-58 ) .18 (MS-58 ) .18 (MS-58)
ii) MAX. 4.12 (MS-56 ) 2.96 (MS-56 ) 2.96 (MS-56 ) 2.96 (MS-56)
iii) MEAN 1.09 1.03 1.09 1.09
<0.5 27 27 27 27
0.5-0.9 27 27 26 26
0.9-1.0 1 2 2 2
1.0-1.2 3 3 3 3
1.2-1.5 9 9 9 9
1.5-2.0 14 16 14 14
2.0-2.5 11 10 11 11
2.5-3.0 2 2 2 2
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TOTAL 98 98 98 98
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : 1.35 (MS-103 ) MEAN : 3.68
ii] Maximum : 6.02 (MS-94 ) S.D . : 2.33
---------------------
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE :
----------------
5.14.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : It is seen that, the seam is devoid of dirt bands
in ‘76’ boreholes intersections, while obvious dirt bands are available in
‘22’ boreholes. The thickness of dirt bands are given in Table No.5.53
below. The details are given in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.53
------------------------------------
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 76 MS- 1, 2, 4,6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 17,
18, 20, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48,
51, 58, 63, 64, 65, 73, 75, 77, 79, 80,
82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93,
94, 95, 97, 98,100,102,103,107,108,110,111,112,
114,116,117,119,121,123,124,125,127,
MSSB-1,3,4,5
70
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 22 MS-3, 5, 10, 11, 21, 28, 29, 37, 40, 56,
66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 74, 76, 78, 81, 83,
109,MSSB-6
MS-3 - 1 BAND - .13 MS-74 - 1 BAND - .46
MS-5 - 1 BAND - .07 MS-76 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-10 - 1 BAND - .24 MS-78 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-11 - 1 BAND - .08 MS-81 - 1 BAND - .22
MS-21 - 1 BAND - .14 MS-83 - 3 BAND - 1.09
MS-28 - 1 BAND - .05 MS-109 - 1 BAND - .08
MS-29 - 1 BAND - .05 MSSB-6 - 1 BAND - .08
MS-37 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-40 - 2 BAND - .22
MS-56 - 3 BAND - 1.16
MS-66 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-67 - 1 BAND - .14
MS-69 - 1 BAND - .13
MS-70 - 1 BAND - .37
MS-71 - 1 BAND - .10
5.14.04 Coal Quality: The quality of coal from Seam-VII Bottom is given below in
Table No.5.54.
TABLE NO.5.54
SEAM : VII BOT
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 69 3.80 9.60 6.67 1.29
MS-109 MS-67
ASH (%) 69 6.90 39.00 16.47 6.20
MS-67 MS-20
UHV(k.cal/kg) 69 2814. 6982. 5706. 788.
MS-20 MS-77
GRADE 69 F A
MS-20 MS-77
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 22 4090. 6980. 5891. 508.
MS-109 MS-89
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. - 23 MS-1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 17, 26, 27, 28,
29, 35, 37, 66, 69, 74, 76, 81, 89, 93,
108,109,MSSB-6
ii) CALCULATED - 46 MS-2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 15, 18, 20, 21, 30,
33, 36, 38, 40, 41, 44, 47, 48, 56, 63,
64, 65, 67, 70, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 80,
83, 84, 85, 91, 94, 97, 98,100,103,112,
114,116,124,127,MSSB-1,4
5.14.05 Special Test : A total of ‘5’ samples from ‘5’ boreholes MS-1,17,26,3 & 35
have been subjected to special test analysis such as Ultimate analysis,
Ash analysis & AFT. The range of above analyssess are tabulated below
in Table No.5.55, 5.56 & 5.57 respectively.
TABLE NO.5.55
Range of Parameters of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-VII-Bottom
basis basis
Carbon % 59.26 (MS-17) 79.26 (MS-26) 67.86 (MS-1) 88.47 (MS-1)
Oxygen % 5.84 (MS-1) 7.61 (MS-1) 10.50 (MS-26) 13.93 (MS-26)
(By diff.)
71
TABLE NO.5.56
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-VII Bottom
% % % % % % % %
Min. 49.32 22.03 2.97 2.72 0.98 0. 91 0.01 0.45 0.18 0.15
MS-1 MS-17 MS-26 MS-17 MS-1 MS-26 MS-3 MS-1 MS-3 MS-26,35
Max. 69.92 24.96 18.03 3.53 1.54 1.50 0.24 1.46 0.56 0.24
MS-26 MS-35 MS-1 MS-1 MS- MS-1 MS-35 MS-17 MS-1 MS-1
26,3
TABLE NO.5.57
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-VII-Bottom

Min. 1426 (MS-1) 1420 (MS-3) 1470 (MS-3) 1486 (MS-3)
Max. 1498 (MS-26) > 1500 > 1500 > 1500
(MS-26,35) (MS-17,26,35) (MS-17,26,35)
5.14.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI): It has been determined for ‘5’
samples from ‘5’ boreholes for Seam-VII-Bottom and the range of HGI
vary from’54’ (MS-1,35) to ‘58’ (MS-26).
5.15.00 SEAM-LOCAL-II(TOP)
v) Reserves : Not assessed due to non-
workability.
5.15.01 Similar to Seam-VII Middle & VII Bottom, the Local-II seam occurs as
split seam. It splits as Local-II (Top) and Local-II (Bottom). This seam is
considered for underground proposition. Seam—Local-II (Top) has been
intersected in five boreholes only forming four isolated patches in the
central, eastern and northern parts of the block. The thickness of the
seam varies from 0.22 m (MS-94) to 0.75 m (MSSB-1). The seam is not
workable and is un-economical. The shallowest intersection depth is
observed at 41.86 m (MS-110) and the deepest one at 186.20 m (MS-
103). The seam is appears to be clean. The statistical parameters of
seam and dirt bands are furnished in Table No.5.58 & 5.59 below.
TABLE NO.5.58
SEAM : LOCAL-II(TOP)
--------------------
-------------------------------------------------
---------------------
i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 5 MS-94,103,107,110,MSSB-1
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 57 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 17, 19, 21,
22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36,
37, 40, 44, 46, 48, 51, 52, 56, 59, 66,
67, 69, 71, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83,
84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98,108,
112,114,116,120,124,MSSB-3,6
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 3 MS-107,MSSB-5,7
72
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 186.20 (MS-103 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 )
ii) MAX. .75 (MSSB-1 ) .75 (MSSB-1 ) .75 (MSSB-1 ) .75 (MSSB-1)
iii) MEAN .37 .31 .31 .31
<0.5 3 3 3 3
0.5-0.9 2 2 2 2
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TOTAL 5 5 5 5
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : .40 (MS-103 ) MEAN : .47
ii] Maximum : .54 (MS-94 ) S.D . : .07
TABLE NO.5.59
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 5 MS-94,103,105,107,MSSB-1
5.16.00 SEAM-LOCAL-II (BOTTOM)

ii) Floor Contour Plan :
iv) Seam Quality : Annexure-III
v) Reserves : Not assessed it is un-economical.
5.16.01 It has also been intersected in five boreholes only spread over four
isolated patches in the northern, central & eastern parts of the block. It
occurs below Seam Local-II (Top) with a parting varying in thickness
from 0.30 m (MSSB-1) to 0.63 m (MS-107). The shallowest intersection
depth is observed at 42.54 m (MS-110) and the deepest one at 186.90 m
(MS-103). The thickness of the seam varies from 0.22 m (MS-94) to 0.28
m (MSSB-1). The statistical parameters of seam & its dirt bands etc
are tabulated below in Table No.5.60 & 5.61.
TABLE NO.5.60
SEAM : LOCAL-II(BOT)
--------------------
---------------------
i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 5 MS-94,103,107,110,MSSB-1
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 58 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22,
23, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37,
40, 44, 46, 48, 51, 52, 56, 59, 66, 67,
69, 71, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84,
86, 88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98, 106,
108,112,114,116,120,124,MSSB-3,6
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 4 MS-105,107,MSSB-5,7
73
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 186.90 (MS-103 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 ) .22 (MS-94 )
ii) MAX. .28 (MSSB-1 ) .28 (MSSB-1 ) .28 (MSSB-1 ) .28 (MSSB-1 )
iii) MEAN .25 .25 .25 .25
<0.5 5 5 5 5
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TOTAL 5 5 5 5
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---------------------
----------------
TABLE NO.5.61

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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 5 MS- 94,103,107,110,MSSB-1
5.17.00 SEAM LOCAL-II

v) Reserves : 0.780 million tonnes. (Under-
ground proposition). The
details are given in Chapter-VI.
5.17.01 Seam-Local-II is confined over huge area in the central part of the block
from north to south, while it is not developed in the western and eastern
parts of the block. This seam, although persists over large area, is
mostly un-workable baring two small patches in the central and
southern part of sizeable area. It has been intersected in 65 boreholes,
while it is not developed in 61 boreholes. Four boreholes located updip
of the seam and two boreholes have not been drilled upto the seam.
The shallowest intersection depth (Floor) is observed at 40.85 m (MS-
126) and the deepest one at 261.64 m (MS-43). The actual thickness of
the seam is varies from 0.06 (MS-25) to 1.97 m (MS-97), whereas
thickness on I-30 varies from 0.06 m (MS-25) to 1.33 m (MS-39).
5.17.02 The statistical parameters/Salient Features of Seam-Local-II in terms of

its occurrence, thickness and parting range, roof & floor characteristics
etc are given in Table No.5.62 & 5.63.
74
TABLE NO.5.62
SEAM : LOCAL-II
---------------
---------------------
26, 30, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47,
49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 63,
64, 65, 70, 73, 74, 77, 79, 85, 87, 89,
91, 97,99,100,101,102,104,105,106,109,
111,115,117,118, 119,121,122,123,125,126
127,128,MSN-6,MSSB-2,4
ii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 4 MS-62, 68, 72,113
iii) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 61 MS-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18,
19, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33,
34, 36, 37, 40, 44, 46, 48, 51, 52, 56,
59, 66, 67, 69, 71, 75, 76, 78, 80, 81,
82, 83, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 93, 95, 96,
98,103,106,108,112,114,116,120,124,MSSB-3,MSN-6
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 2 MSSB-5,7
ii) DEEPEST : 261.64 (MS-43 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .06 (MS-25 ) .06 (MS-25 ) .06 (MS-25 ) .06 (MS-25)
ii) MAX. 1.97 (MS-39 ) 1.33 (MS-39 ) 1.33 (MS-39 ) 1.33 (MS-39)
iii) MEAN .61 .55 .61 .61
<0.5 30 30 30 30
0.5-0.9 23 24 23 23
0.9-1.0 3 2 3 3
1.0-1.2 2 6 2 2
1.2-1.5 5 4 5 5
1.5-2.0 3 0 3 3
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TOTAL 65 65 65 65
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i] Minimum : 7.68 (MS-97 ) MEAN : 16.04
ii] Maximum : 29.81 (MS-87 ) S.D . : 3.46
ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : CLAY SUBORDINATE : SST
5.17.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The Seam-Local-II appears to be clean in ‘50’

boreholes, whereas obvious dirt band is intersected in ‘14’ boreholes.
The carbonaceous shale band is intersected in borehole MS-35. The
thickness of obvious dirt band is given in Table No.5.63 below. The
details of dirt bands etc are furnished in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.63
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26, 30, 38, 41, 43, 49, 50, 53, 55,
58, 60, 61, 64, 65, 70, 73, 74, 77, 85,
87, 89, 91, 97,
99,100,101,102,104,106,111,117,119,
122,123,125,126,127,128,MSN-6,MSSB-2
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 14 MS-39, 42, 45, 47, 54,57, 63, 79,105,109,115,118
121,MSSB-4
MS-39 - 1 BAND - .64 MS-79 - 1 BAND - .45

MS-42 - 2 BAND - .70 MS-105 - 1 BAND - .04
MS-45 - 1 BAND - .28 MS-109 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-47 - 1 BAND - .23 MS-115 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-54 - 1 BAND - .04 MS-118 - 1 BAND - .10
75
MS-57 - 1 BAND - .05 MS-121 - 1 BAND - .31
MS-63 - 1 BAND - .05 MSSB-4 - 1 BAND - .33
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MS-35
MS-35 - 1 BAND - .23
The quality of coal from Seam-Local-II is given below in Table No.5.64.
TABLE NO.5.64
SEAM : LOCAL-II
---------------
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BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 35 3.50 7.60 5.36 .89
MS-26 MS-20
ASH (%) 35 11.50 49.90 27.02 11.14
MS-20 MS-26
UHV(k.cal/kg) 35 1489. 6347. 4432. 1431.
MS-106 MS-50
GRADE 35 G A
MS-106 MS-50
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 4 4430. 6400. 5575. 749.
MS-79 MS-54
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. - 4 MS-39, 54, 60, 79
ii) CALCULATED 31 MS-7, 8, 14, 20, 26, 30, 38, 42, 45, 47,
49, 50, 57, 58, 61, 63, 85, 87, 99,102,
106,109,115,117,118,121,122,123,128,MSSB-2,4
5.17.04 Special Test : The special test analysess such as Ultimate analysis, Ash
analysis & AFT have been carried out for one sample from borehole MS-
39 only and the results are furnished in Annexures-VIIA, VIIB & VIIC
respectively.
5.17.05 Hard Grove Grandiability Index (HGI): It has been carried out for one
samples from borehole no. MS-39 and value is ‘64’.
5.18.00 SEAM-VI
ii) Floor Contour Plan : Plate No.VIII-6
v) Reserves : 8.274 million tonnes. The
details are presented in Chapter-VI
5.18.01 Seam-VI is the well developed and is persisting throughout the block. It
occurs below Seam-Local-II /Local-II (Bottom) with parting varies within
wide limit in thickness from 7.68 m (MS-97) to 29.81 m (MS-87). It has
been intersected in ‘89’ boreholes and is not developed in ‘35’ boreholes.
About ‘9’ boreholes have not been drilled upto the seam, whereas two
boreholes are located updip of seam and in two boreholes this seam is
faulted. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the Seam-VI is
observed at 42.46 m (MS-21) and the deepest one at 279.40 m (MS-108)
located in the south-western and northern part of the block respectively.
The actual as well as thickness on I-30 basis varies from 0.07 m (MS-
67) to 1.83 m (MS-38) located in the southern and eastern parts of the
block respectively
76
5.18.02 The statistical parameters/salient features of Seam-VI in terms of its
occurrence, thickness & parting range, roof & floor characteristics etc
are furnished in Table No.5.65.
TABLE NO.5.65
SEAM : VI
--------
---------------------
i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 90 MS-1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,
15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38,
39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49, 50, 54, 55,
57, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71,
73, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83,
84, 87, 88, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98,100,102,103,104,105,107,108,110,113,
114, 116, 123,124,125,126,127,128,MSSB-1,6,
ii) SEAM FAULTED IN BOREHOLES: 2 MS-11,MSSB-4
iii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 2 MS-68, 72
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 34 MS-2, 6, 7, 12, 16, 19, 22, 29, 40, 45, 47,
48, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 63, 65, 75,
85, 86, 90, 99,101,103,106,109,112,115,120,
MSN-6,MSSB-2,3
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 9 MS-106,111,117,118,119,121,122,MSSB-5,7,
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 279.40 (MS-108 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .07 (MS-67 ) .07 (MS-67 ) .07 (MS-67 ) .07 (MS-67)
ii) MAX. 1.83 (MS-38 ) 1.83 (MS-38 ) 1.83 (MS-38 ) 1.83 (MS-38)
iii) MEAN 1.04 1.01 1.02 1.02
<0.5 9 10 10 10
0.5-0.9 20 20 19 19
0.9-1.0 7 8 8 8
1.0-1.2 22 20 21 21
1.2-1.5 24 25 25 25
1.5-2.0 8 7 7 7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 90 90 90 90
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-----------------------------------
i] Minimum : 26.61 (MS-67 ) MEAN : 30.71
ii] Maximum : 41.66 (MS-3 ) S.D . : 3.61
---------------------
----------------
5.18.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The coal of the seam-VI, appears to clean,
devoid of dirt band in 83 boreholes and obvious bands of various
thickness are intersected in 7 boreholes. The thickness of dirt bands
are given below in Table No.5.66 while details of dirt bands are
presented in Annexure-VI.
77
TABLE NO.5.66
DIRT BANDS FOR 88 BHS. CONSIDERED
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 83 MS-1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,
15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38,
41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 49, 50, 54, 55, 57,
60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 71, 73, 74,
76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 87,
88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,100,
102,104,105,107,108,110,113,114,116,123,124,125,
126,127,128,MSSB-1
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS: 7 MS-39, 69,70,82, 93,103,MSSB-6
MS-39 - 2 BAND - .38
MS-70 - 1 BAND - .06
MS-93 - 1 BAND - .21
MS-103 - 1 BAND - .09
MSSB-6 - 1 BAND - .08
5.18.04 Coal Quality : The quality of coal from Seam-VI is given below in Table
No.5.67.
TABLE NO.5.67
SEAM : VI
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-----------------------------------------------------------------
BHS. DEVIATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
MOISTURE (%) 79 4.00 8.40 6.22 .82
MS-60 MS-34
ASH (%) 79 9.60 43.50 17.36 6.19
MS-64 MS-60
UHV(k.cal/kg) 79 2345. 6940. 5645. 814.
MS-60 MS-89
GRADE 79 G A
MS-60 MS-89
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 35 4790. 7000. 6035. 484.
MS-26 MS-89
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. - 35 MS-3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 18, 25,
26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37,
38, 44, 49, 50, 66, 69, 74, 76, 77, 79,
81, 89,100,102,114
ii) CALCULATED - 44 MS-1, 4, 14, 20, 23, 34, 39, 41, 42, 46,
54, 55, 60, 61, 64, 70, 71, 73, 78, 80,
82, 83, 84, 88, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
97, 98,103,104,105,108,110,116,124,126,
127,128,MSSB-1,6
5.18.05 Special Test : A total of 8 samples of Seam-VI from ‘8’ boreholes (MS-
3,13,17,26,31,35,36 & 49) have been subjected to special test analysis
viz. Ultimate analysis, Ash analysis & AFT. The range of various
parameters of above tests are given below in Table No.5.68, 5.69 & 5.70
respectively and the results of same are presented in Annexures-VIIA,
VIIB & VIIC respectively.
TABLE NO.5.68
Range of Ultimate Analysis of Seam-VI
basis basis
Carbon % 54.17 (MS-36) 81.97 (MS-49) 71.57 (MS-31) 87.71 (MS-31)
Sulphur % 0.18 (MS-26) 0.27 (MS-26) 0.69 (MS-36, 0.76 (MS-36)
49)
Oxygen % 5.20 (MS-31) 6.51 (MS-31) 8.43 (MS-49) 12.00 (MS-49)
(By diff.)
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TABLE NO.5.69
Range of Ash Analysis of Seam-VI
Range SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 TiO2 CaO MgO Na2O K2O SO3 P2O5 %
% % % % % % % % %
Min. 52.40 23.86 3.25 1.41 1.12 0. 50 < 0.01 0.22 0.11 0.14
MS-13 MS-49 MS-49 MS-17 MS-3,36 MS-3 MS-3 MS-31 MS-49 MS-17,31
Max. 66.96 30.63 11.24 4.21 2.10 1.21 0.34 1.03 1.43 0.18
MS-49 MS-17 MS-13 MS-26 MS-13 MS-26 MS-35 MS-35 MS-35 MS-26, 3,49
TABLE NO.5.70
Range of Ash Fusion Temperature of Seam-VI

Min. 1490 (MS-26) > 1500 > 1500 > 1500
(In all ‘8’ (In all ‘8’ (In all ‘8’
boreholes) boreholes) boreholes)
Max. >1500 - - -
(MS-13, 17, 3,
31,35,36)
5.14.06 Hard Grove Grandability Test (HGI): It has been determined for ‘8’
samples of Seam-VI from ‘8’ boreholes and it varies from’46’ (MS-17) to
‘65’ (MS-26).
5.19.00 SEAM-LOCAL-I
v) Reserves : Not assessed as the seam is not
workable & un-economical.
5.19.01 Seam-Local-I occurs below Seam-VI with a parting varying in thickness

from 26.61 m (MS-61) to 41.06 m (MS-3). It has been intersected in ‘20’
boreholes. It is not developed in ‘77’ boreholes while ‘36’ boreholes have
not been drilled upto the seam as it is un-workable and un-economical.
5.19.02 The statistical parameters & dirt bands of Seam-Local-I are given in
Table No.5.71 & 5.72 respectively.
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TABLE NO.5.71
SEAM : LOCAL-I
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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 20 MS-3,6, 12, 17, 18, 28, 29, 30, 33, 37, 40,
41, 43, 50, 67, 80, 84,108,110,MSN-6
iii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 1 MS-72
iv) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: 1 MSSB-2
v) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 77 MS- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39,
42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53,
54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63,
64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78, 79,
85, 86, 87, 90, 91, 97, 99,100,101,102,
103,109,112,113,115,MSSB-1,3,4
vi) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 36 MS- 71, 73, 74, 77, 81, 82, 83, 88, 89, 92,
93, 94, 95, 96, 98,105,106,107,111,114,
116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,
126,127,128,MSSB-5,6,7

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ii) DEEPEST : 310.55 (MS-108 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .04 (MS-40 ) .04 (MS-40 ) .04 (MS-40 ) .04 (MS-40)
ii) MAX. .54 (MSN-6 ) .54 (MSN-6 ) .54 (MSN-6 ) .54 (MSN-6)
iii) MEAN .34 .28 .29 .29
<0.5 17 17 17 17
0.5-0.9 2 2 2 2
1.5-2.0 1 1 1 1
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TOTAL 20 20 20 20
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i] Minimum : 6.16 (MS-50 ) MEAN : 11.51
ii] Maximum : 36.97 (MSN-6 ) S.D . : 4.37
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TABLE NO.5.72
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43, 50, 67, 80, 84,108,110,MSN-6
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MS-41

MS-41 - 1 BAND - .17
5.19.03 The quality of seam is furnished in Table No.5.73. No Special Test

carried out for the seam.
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TABLE NO.5.73
SEAM : LOCAL-I
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BHS. DEVIATION
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MOISTURE (%) 1 5.20 5.20 5.20 .00
MSN-6 MSN-6
ASH (%) 1 27.70 27.70 27.70 .00
MSN-6 MSN-6
UHV(k.cal/kg) 1 4360. 4360. 4360. 0.
MSN-6 MSN-6
GRADE 1 D D
MSN-6 MSN-6
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) CALCULATED - 1 MSN-6
5.20.00 SEAM-V
i) Seam Structure : Plate No. VI-54 to VI-58
v) Reserves : 0.767 million tonnes. Details

are given in Chapter-VI.
5.20.01 Seam-V occurs below Seam-Local-I with a parting varying in thickness

from 6.16 m (MS-50) to 36.73 m (MSN-6). It is intersected in ‘95’
boreholes while it is not developed in one borehole. About ‘39’ boreholes
have not been drilled upto the seam, whereas MS-72 located updip of
the seam. The shallowest intersection depth (floor) of the seam is
observed at 60.82 m (MS-68) and the deepest one at 324.85 m (MS-108)
located in the southtern and northern parts of the block respectively.
The actual thickness of Seam-V varies from 0.05 m (MS-15) to 1.78 m
(MS-65) whereas thickness on I-30 basis varies from 0.05 m (MS-15,59)
to 1.45 m (MS-65). The workable thickness for underground proposition
is available as six small isolated patches located in the north, central,
western & southern parts of the block.
5.20.02 The statistical parameters/salient features of Seam-V are presented in

Table No.5.74 including nature of occurrence, thickness and parting
range, roof & floor characteristics etc.
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TABLE NO.5.74
SEAM : V
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11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,
46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65,
66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80,
84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 91, 97, 99,100,101,102,104
105,107,108,109,110,112,113,115,MSN-6, MSSB-1,2,3,4
ii)BH LOCATED UPDIP OF SUBCROP: 1 MS-72

iii) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: nil
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 4 MS-22,101,103,104
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 39 MS-16, 18, 19, 21, 71, 73, 74, 77, 81, 82,
83, 88, 89, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98,103,
106, 111,114,116,117,118,119,120,121,
122,123,124,125,126,127,128,MSSB-5,6,7
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ii) DEEPEST : 324.85 (MS-108 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .05 (MS-59 ) .00 (MS-2 ) .05 (MS-69 ) .05 (MS-69)
ii) MAX. 1.78 (MS-65 ) 1.45 (MS-65 ) 1.45 (MS-65 ) 1.45 (MS-65)
iii) MEAN .52 .50 .52 .52
<0.5 44 45 44 44
0.5-0.9 38 41 38 38
0.9-1.0 5 5 5 5
1.0-1.2 5 1 5 5
1.2-1.5 1 3 2 2
1.5-2.0 2 0 1 1
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TOTAL 95 95 95 95
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i] Minimum : 16.86 (MS-1 ) MEAN : 27.04
ii] Maximum : 40.94 (MS-17 ) S.D . : 10.04
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ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : ARE. SH
5.20.03 Dirt/obvious dirt bands : The coal of the Seam-V appears to be clean i.e.
devoid of dirt bands in ‘81’ boreholes, while obvious dirt bands are
intersected in ‘13’ boreholes and one carbonaceous shale band in one
borehole. The thickness and statistical parameters of dirt band/obvious
dirt bands are given in Table No.5.75 below, whereas details of same are
presented in Annexure-VI.
TABLE NO.5.75
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 81 MS- 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43,
44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 67,
68, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80, 84, 85,
82
86, 87, 90, 91,99,100,101,102,104,105,
107,108,109,110,112,113,115,MSN-6,MSSB-1,2,3
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH OBVIOUS DIRT BANDS:13 MS-6, 7, 30, 34, 36, 37, 41, 47, 63, 65,
66, 97,MSSB-4
MS-6 - 1 BAND - .11
MS-7 - 1 BAND - .15
MS-30 - 1 BAND - .12
MS-34 - 1 BAND - .05
MS-36 - 2 BAND - .28
MS-37 - 1 BAND - .19
MS-41 - 1 BAND - .13
MS-47 - 1 BAND - .27
MS-63 - 1 BAND - .22
MS-65 - 1 BAND - .33
MS-66 - 1 BAND - .10
MS-97 - 1 BAND - .18
MSSB-4 - 1 BAND - .09
iii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MS-2
MS-2 - 1 BAND - .19
5.20.04 Coal Quality : The quality of coal from Seam-V is given in Table No.5.76.
TABLE NO.5.76
SEAM : V
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BHS. DEVIATION
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MOISTURE (%) 50 3.60 7.30 4.92 .81
MS-40 MS-87
ASH (%) 50 10.20 46.30 31.24 8.95
MS-87 MS-40
UHV(k.cal/kg) 50 2014. 6485. 3911. 1154.
MS-40 MS-87
GRADE 50 G A
MS-40 MS-87
C.V (k.cal/k.g) 2 4600. 4660. 4630. 30.
MS-63 MS-65
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OVERALL AVAILABLE
i) 60% RH & AT 40 DEG CENTG. - 3 MS-63, 65,MSSB-4
ii) CALCULATED 47 MS-4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 17, 25, 28,
30, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 49,
52, 53, 58, 60, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 70,
76, 78, 80, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91, 97,100,
102,104,105,107,108,110,112
5.20.05 Special Test : Seam-V has not been subjected to any special test analysis
as the same is mostly un-workable.
5.21.00 SEAM-IV, III, II & I

i) Seam Structure : Plate No. VI-59, 60, 61 & 62
respectively.
ii) Floor Contour Plan : Not prepared.
iii) Seam Folio Plan : Not prepared.
iv) Seam Quality : Annexure-III.
v) Reserves : No reserves have been assessed
for any of the seams because of
its limited number of intersections
and un-workability.
5.21.01 Most of the boreholes have not been drilled upto the Seam-IV, III, II & I,
as these seams are not workable and also are not targeted seams as per
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requirement of APMDC. The statistical parameters are given in Table
No. 5.77, 5.78, 5.79 & 5.80 respectively.
TABLE NO.5.77
SEAM : IV

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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 8 MS-1, 17, 22, 54,62, 68,MSSB-2,4
iii) SEAM DETERIORATED IN QUALITY: 1 MS-62
iv) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 3 MS-46,MSN-6,MSSB-3
v) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 123 MS-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56,
57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67,
69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79,
80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,
90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99,
100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,
112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,
123,124,125,126,127,128,MSSB-5,6,7
ii) DEEPEST : 352.41 (MS-17 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .01 (MS-68 ) .01 (MS-68 ) .01 (MS-68 ) .01 (MS-68 )
ii) MAX. .77 (MS-17 ) .77 (MS-17 ) .77 (MS-17 ) .77 (MS-17 )
iii) MEAN .37 .23 .23 .23
<0.5 4 5 5 5
0.5-0.9 4 3 3 3
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TOTAL 8 8 8 8
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i] Minimum : 20.12 (MS-22 ) MEAN : 26.55
ii] Maximum : 33.19 (MS-1 ) S.D . : 5.34
i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 8 MS-1, 17, 22, 54,62, 68,
MSSB- 1, 2, 4
TABLE NO.5.78
SEAM : III

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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 8 MS-1, 17, 22, 62, MSN-6,MSSB-1,3,4
iii) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 4 MS-6, 46, 68,103
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM :120 MS-2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88,
89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,
99,100,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,
113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,
123,124,125,126,127,128,MSSB-2,5,6,7
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----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 378.85 (MS-17 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .10 (MS-17 ) .10 (MS-17 ) .10 (MS-17 ) .10 (MS-17 )
ii) MAX. .58 (MSSB-1 ) .58 (MSSB-1 ) .58 (MSSB-1 ) .58 (MSSB-1)
iii) MEAN .30 .23 .23 .23
<0.5 6 6 6 6
0.5-0.9 2 2 2 2
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TOTAL 8 8 8 8
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i] Minimum : 9.39 (MS-1 ) MEAN : 17.12
ii] Maximum : 23.59 (MS-62 ) S.D . : 5.56
ii] 3.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : SST SUBORDINATE : SHALE
i] IMMEDIATE : DOMINANT : SHALE SUBORDINATE : SST

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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 8 MS-1, 17, 22, 62, ,MSN-6,
MSSB- 1,3, 4
TABLE NO.5.79
SEAM : II

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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 7 MS-1, 17, 22, 62,,MSN-6, MSSB-1,4

iii) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 2 MS-46, 68
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 122 MS-2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24,
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66,
67, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78,
79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88,
89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,
99,100,102,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,
112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,
122,123,124,125,126,127,128,MSSB-2,3, 5,6,7
----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 393.54 (MS-17 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .08 (MSSB-4 ) .08 (MSSB-4 ) .08 (MSSB-4 ) .08 (MSSB-4 )
ii) MAX. .30 (MS-22 ) .30 (MS-22 ) .30 (MS-22 ) .30 (MS-22 )
iii) MEAN .27 .10 .12 .12
<0.5 7 7 7 7
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TOTAL 7 7 7 7
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i] Minimum : 17.70 (MS-1 ) MEAN : 19.02
ii] Maximum : 19.73 (MS-22 ) S.D . : .93
ii] 1.0 m Coloumn: DOMINANT : ARG. SST SUBORDINATE : ICAL

i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 6 MS-1, 17, 22, 62, MSSB-1,4
ii) NO.OF BHS WITH CSH BANDS: 1 MSN-6
MSN-6 - 1 BAND - .27
TABLE NO.5.80
SEAM : I

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i) FULL SEAM INTERSECTION: 5 MS-1, 22, 62, 68,MSN-6
iii) SEAM NOT DEVELOPED : 2 MS-46,MSSB-1
iv) BH. NOT DRIILED UPTO SEAM : 125 MS-2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23,
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 65,
66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,
78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87,
88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97,
98, 99,100,102,103,105,106,107,108,109,
110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,
120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,
MSSB-2,3,4,5,6,7

----------------------
ii) DEEPEST : 231.57 (MS-22 )
3] THICKNESS(M)
------------
-------------- ------ ------ ----
i) MIN. .02 (MS-1 ) .02 (MS-1 ) .02 (MS-1 ) .02 (MS-1 )
ii) MAX. .52 (MSN-6 ) .52 (MSN-6 ) .52 (MSN-6 ) .52 (MSN-6 )
iii) MEAN .17 .11 .11 .11
<0.5 4 4 4 4
0.5-0.9 1 1 1 1
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TOTAL 5 5 5 5
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i) NO.OF BHS DEVOID OF DIRT BANDS: 5 MS-1, 22, 62, 68, MSN-6
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CHAPTER – VI
6.00.00 RESERVES
6.01.00 General
6.01.01 “The specific geological factors which determine the extent to which
correlation, interpretation of data can be projected for building up a
stratigraphic and structural model of the lay and disposition of the coal
seams” is the fundamental theme based on which, the coal reserves in
Suliyari-Belwar coal block have been estimated.
6.01.02 The structural model is depicted in various plates illustrating vertical

cross sections and floor contour plans. The dimensional model with
quality overalls are presented in the individual Seam Folio Plans (Plate
No. X-1 to X-12).
6.01.03 The present detailed exploration campaign in the block has re-
confirmed the presence of 23 coal seams including major coal seams
and their split sections as established broadly during earlier phase of
regional investigation. The major seams viz. R-II, R-I, Local-III, VII-Top,
VII-Middle, VII-Bottom, Local-II along with their split sections and
Seam-VI are regionally persistent within the block. These coal seams
are well correlatable, reasonably developed and have qualitative and
quantitative potential. It is seen that Seam-VIII and Local-I do not show
continuity and are thinly developed having limited input on overall
potentiality of major coal seams. The exploration scheme in the block
has been targeted mostly upto Seam-V and hence Seam-IV,III,II & I have
not been intersected in many boreholes because of which have limited
scope for reserve estimation.
6.01.04 The dimensional and quality aspect of the coals seams viewed in the
spatial framework with reference to the ground surface have indicated
the potentiality for mining of coal by opencast proposition upto Seam-
VII-Bottom whereas by underground preposition below Seam-VII-
Bottom.
6.01.05 The entire quariable area upto Seam-VII Bottom, occurs within 255 m
depth in Barakar column, while area upto Seam-VI is available within
280 m Barakar column. It is also seen that, the most of the area is
covered by sandy soil. The weathering of Barakar column has been
seen in almost all the boreholes and it varies from 7.20 m in borehole
MS-21 located in the south-western corner of the block to 31.50 m in
borehole MS-27 located in the north-western part.
6.02.00 BASIC ASSUMPTIONS AND NORMS FOLLOWED

6.02.01 The coal reserves in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block has been estimated
based on the following basic assumptions and norms.
i) The isochores, isogrades and the floor contours have been drawn on
the basis of principle of gradual change. It is assumed that variation
between any two points of observation is uniform and gradual.
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ii) The underground reserves have been estimated for the Seam-Local-
II, Seam-VI and Seam-V. It is based on I-30 thickness of coal seams
and and quality of seams in terms of useful heavt value (K.Cal/Kg).
The I-30 thickness of seam has been delineated including
carbonaceous shale bands upto 0.30 m thickness. However, all
carbonaceous shale bands > 0.30 m and non-combustible band
irrespective of its thickness have been excluded while computing the
effective thickness on I-30 basis.
iii) The quariable/open cast proposition of coal reserves have been

estimated upto Seam-VIIB on the basis of I-100 thickness. The
carbonaceous shale bands upto 1.0 m thickness have been included
while delineating the seam thickness. The carbonaceous shale
bands > 1.0 m and non-combustible bands irrespective of its
thickness have been excluded while computing the effective
thickness on I-100 basis for open-cast proposition.
iv) The carbonaceous shale bands irrespective of its thickness in

association with non-combustible band have also been excluded
while computing the effective thickness of coal seam for both open-
cast & underground proposition.
v) The minimum workable thickness for estimation of coal reserve for

open cast proposition is considered as 1.0 m. The minimum
workable thickness for underground proposition is 0.90 m. However,
as suggested by APMCL, the resources estimation has also been
carried out for thickness ≥ 0.50 m for both the propositions.
vi) The underground/open-cast reserves for individual seam has been

estimated at 0.50 m to 0.90/1.00 m, 0.90 m/1.00 m to 1.20 m, 1.20
m to 1.50 m, 1.50 m to 3.0 m, 3.00 m to 5.00 m and 5.00 m to 10.00
m thickness interval.
vii) The limits of the non-development area have been marked by taking
half-way influence of the borehole with positive seam intersection
and the borehole, where seam is not developed. This limit has also
been considered to be the line of zero seam thickness and workable
limit were delineated accordingly.
viii) In Suliyari-Belwar coal block, as stated earlier, Seam-VII occurs as

VII Top, VII Middle and VII Bottom. It is also observed that Seam-VII
Middle and VII Bottom further splits as VII Middle (Upper), VII Middle
(Lower), VII Middle (L) Top, VII Middle (L) Bottom and VII Bottom
(Upper), VII Bottom (Lower) respectively. Seam Local-II also splits as
Local-II(Top) and Local-II (Bottom). The split sections/seam of above
seams have been delineated on the basis of persistency of the
individual sections over appreciable part of the block. In Suliyari-
Belwar Coal block, the delineation of split for the above seams have
generally been considered where, the parting between two splits is ≥
1.0 m. There are number of cases where parting between these
splits are <1.0 m and the thickness of the overlying and underlying
splits are less than the intervening parting, are therefore considered
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as split sections. Hence, in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, the split line
has been drawn to delimit the conceptual split zones wherever
applicable. The conventional 1.0 m split line has also been drawn
based on the available data which satisfied the condition and in
other cases, it has been drawn by taking mid point between split and
merged section.
ix) A 60 m barrier on either side of Hardul nala and mettled road have
been drawn and the reserves have been estimated accordingly. No
barrier has been left along the kucha roads connecting the small
villages:
x) The reserves have been estimated upto the trace of the floor of sub-
cropping coal seam within the block. The average of thickness has
been considered while estimating the reserves in this part.
xi) An overall deduction of 10% is applied to the gross tonnage from

each seam to arrive at the net in-situ reserves of coal to account for
data gaps, wash out zones, abrupt change in seam thickness and the
reserves have been rounded off to the nearest multiple of 1000
tonnes.
xii) Heave zone of respective fault for individual seam has been excluded
while estimating the reserves.
xiii) All volumes of coal are estimated by isochore method.
6.03.00 ISOCHORE METHOD OF RESERVE ESTIMATION

6.03.01 In Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, the reserves have been estimated using
isochore method. For this purpose isochore of 0.90/1.00 m, 1.20 m,
1.50 m, 3.00 m, 5.00 m thickness have been drawn on Seam Folio
Plan for underground proposition below Seam-VII Bottom and upto
Seam-VII Bottom for opencast proposition. The non-development of
coal seam area/zones have been drawn between the boreholes having
positive coal intersection and where it is not developed and the line
joining all these points is considered as zero thickness line and all the
isochore have been drawn accordingly.
Iso-grade lines for grade ‘A’ to ‘G’ have been drawn to delineate the
coal quality. The 50 m, 100 m, 150 m, 200 m and 250 m depth lines
are also marked on folio plans. The iso-ratio lines (Coal : OB) have
also been drawn on folio plans. Of all these parameter lines the small
segment is then measured in sq. meters using digital computing
systems techniques. To arrive at the volume of coal, the area is
multiplied with thickness, which in turn is multiplied with the specific
gravity of the segment to determine the gross tonnage.
6.03.02 The standard formula which is universally accepted has been used for
calculating the gross reserves.
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R = A x Th x Sp.Gr.
Where R = Gross Reserves in thousand tonnes
A = Area in Sq.m.
Th = Thickness in meters
Sp.Gr. = Specific gravity of coal for specific grade
6.03.03 The specific gravity has been calculated for each grade by the following
procedure.
i) The mean of ash% has been considered for each grade.

ii) The specific gravity is then calculated by using formula;
Specific Gravity = 1.29+0.01 x Mean Ash%
6.03.04 The grade-wise specific gravity considered for all the coal seams are
given below in following table.
Grade-wise Average Specific Gravity of Coal
Grade Specific Gravity

A 1.40
B 1.45
C 1.50
D 1.55
E 1.61
F 1.68
G 1.75
6.04.00 METHOD OF GRADE ESTIMATION

6.04.01 The proximate analysis on 60% RH and 40°C of coal seams forms the
basis for grade estimation. Wherever, such analyses are not available,
the same have been calculated using M-100 formula/curves.
6.04.02 The non-coking coals have been classified into seven grades on the basis
of the useful heat value (UHV) represented in K.Cal/Kg, as per the Govt.
of India Notification No.28012/80/CA dated 13-02-1981. The seven
grades identified are given below with UHV range.
GRADES OF NON-COKING COAL BASED ON UHV
Grade Ash% + Moisture% Useful Heat Value

(on 60% RH at 40°C) (K. Cal/Kg.)
A < 19.6 > 6200
B 19.6 – 23.9 > 5600 upto 6200
C 24.0 – 28.6 > 4940 upto 5600
D 28.7 – 34.0 > 4200 upto 4940
E 34.1 – 40.1 > 3360 upto 4200
F 40.2 – 47.1 > 2400 upto 3360
G 47.2 – 55.0 > 1300 upto 2400
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6.04.03 Based on the Useful Heat Values (K.Cal/Kg.) for I-100/I-30 thickness of
the Barakar seams, the iso grade lines of different grades have been
drawn on the respective seam folio plans.
6.05.00 OVERBURDEN
6.05.01 Overburden consists predominantly of sandstones intercal-ation of
sandstones and shale, shale bands, carbonaceous shale at roof and
floor of the seam, Non-combustible bands irrespective of thickness. It
also includes soil, weathered rocks and thin bands of coal.
6.05.02 To arrive at total volume of overburden and Coal :OB ratio upto base of
Seam-VII Bottom, following procedure has been adopted.
i) Iso-quarry/Iso-depth lines are drawn by superimposing floor contour

plan of Seam-VII Bottom on Topographic plan.
iii) Iso-pachytes of overburden (OB) upto VII Bottom seam is drawn by

superimposing iso-depth line plan/quarry plan over cumulative
isochore plan upto Seam VII Bottom (from upper most seam available
upto Seam-VII Bottom).
iv) The iso-ratio lines have been drawn by superimposing iso-pachytes

of OB (overburden) over cumulative iso-chore plan.
v) These iso-ratio lines of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 and so on have been
then transferred on individual Seam Folio Plans.
6.05.03 The above plans have been prepared by using MINEX Software
Programme and are presented in Plate No. XIII & XIV.
6.05.04 The volume of overburden has been calculated by applying following

formula.
V = A x Th.
Where, V = Volume of overburden in cubic meter
A = Area in Sq. meters.
Th = Average thickness of iso-pachytes of
overburden in m/iso pachytes of parting
6.06.00 STRIPPING RATIO
6.06.01 The stripping ratio is obtained after dividing total volume of overburden
by tonnage of coal available in the same area. The volume of
overburden, tonnage of coal, both depth-wise and ratio-wise and
stripping ratio-wise coal reserves are given in Table No.6.1.
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TABLE NO.6.1
SECTOR-WISE, DEPTH-WISE, RATIO-WISE AREA, RESERVES, VOLUME OF OVERBURDEN AND STRIPPING RATIO(OPENCAST)
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SEAM: COMPOSITE
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A
100-150
1:10-1:11 6800. 2872. 900.956 .314
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DEPTH TOTAL 6800. 2872. 900.956 .314
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150-200
1:10-1:11 168000. 1891. 28598.340 15.123
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DEPTH TOTAL 168000. 1891. 28598.340 15.123
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200-250
1:10-1:11 702000. 7594. 148462.800 19.550
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DEPTH TOTAL 702000. 7594. 148462.800 19.550
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250-300
1:10-1:11 120800. 566. 28522.260 50.393
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DEPTH TOTAL 120800. 566. 28522.260 50.393
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SECTOR TOTAL 997600. 12923. 206484.300 15.978
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B
50-100
<1:1 2800. 2430. 222.792 .092
1:6-1:7 26800. 149. 1283.928 8.617
1:7-1:8 93200. 806. 5598.900 6.947
1:8-1:9 236400. 2278. 15501.240 6.805
1:9-1:10 299600. 2595. 19780.560 7.623
1:10-1:11 1636000. 12732. 114741.900 9.012
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DEPTH TOTAL 2294800. 20990. 157129.300 7.486
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100-150
<1:1 2800. 83. 277.172 3.339
1:8-1:9 3600. 8. 295.008 36.876
1:9-1:10 43600. 286. 3816.208 13.343
1:10-1:11 1041200. 8493. 111102.800 13.082
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DEPTH TOTAL 1091200. 8870. 115491.100 13.020
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150-200
1:10-1:11 613200. 5337. 94697.200 17.744
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DEPTH TOTAL 613200. 5337. 94697.200 17.744
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200-250
1:10-1:11 66800. 471. 12863.240 27.310
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DEPTH TOTAL 66800. 471. 12863.240 27.310
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SECTOR TOTAL 4066000. 35668. 380180.900 10.659
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C
<50
<1:1 4400. 3080. 156.832 .051
1:4-1:5 14000. 272. 434.184 1.596
1:5-1:6 167200. 2092. 5348.248 2.557
1:6-1:7 254000. 2707. 9025.552 3.334
1:7-1:8 201200. 1865. 7272.304 3.899
1:8-1:9 220000. 1346. 7715.244 5.732
1:9-1:10 170800. 998. 6349.088 6.362
1:10-1:11 68000. 1005. 2619.336 2.606
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DEPTH TOTAL 1099600. 13365. 38920.790 2.912
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50-100
<1:1 4400. 1576. 246.160 .156
1:5-1:6 78000. 165. 3275.552 19.852
1:6-1:7 236400. 1031. 10290.750 9.981
1:7-1:8 333600. 1506. 15748.230 10.457
1:8-1:9 282800. 1227. 14883.420 12.130
1:9-1:10 197200. 712. 10692.170 15.017
1:10-1:11 605600. 1381. 33915.890 24.559
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DEPTH TOTAL 1738000. 7598. 89052.170 11.720
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SECTOR TOTAL 2837600. 20963. 127973.000 6.105
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D
<50
<1:1 3200. 1694. 124.156 .073
1:4-1:5 24400. 506. 770.660 1.523
1:5-1:6 52800. 1623. 1717.460 1.058
1:6-1:7 175600. 2223. 6290.768 2.830
1:7-1:8 122000. 1638. 4639.132 2.832
1:8-1:9 62000. 707. 2413.104 3.413
1:9-1:10 68400. 673. 2790.192 4.146
1:10-1:11 26800. 360. 1055.132 2.931
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DEPTH TOTAL 535200. 9424. 19800.600 2.101
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50-100
<1:1 400. 148. 20.312 .137
1:4-1:5 24400. 73. 910.908 12.478
1:5-1:6 81200. 485. 3547.976 7.315
1:6-1:7 162800. 957. 7698.880 8.045
1:7-1:8 161600. 215. 7122.468 33.128
1:8-1:9 122800. 294. 5930.544 20.172
1:9-1:10 145200. 257. 7186.512 27.963
1:10-1:11 80000. 80. 3883.096 48.539
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DEPTH TOTAL 778400. 2509. 36300.700 14.468
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SECTOR TOTAL 1313600. 11933. 56101.300 4.701
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E
<50
<1:1 1600. 133. 70.368 .529
1:6-1:7 19600. 1112. 699.348 .629
1:7-1:8 23600. 553. 866.884 1.568
1:8-1:9 3200. 397. 118.656 .299
1:9-1:10 400. 193. 14.148 .073
1:10-1:11 2800. 369. 112.436 .305
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DEPTH TOTAL 51200. 2757. 1881.840 .683
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50-100
<1:1 400. 295. 20.176 .068
1:6-1:7 41200. 201. 2073.172 10.314
1:7-1:8 25200. 306. 1411.216 4.612
1:8-1:9 132400. 778. 7118.372 9.150
1:9-1:10 49200. 337. 2727.980 8.095
1:10-1:11 153600. 146. 8521.024 58.363
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DEPTH TOTAL 402000. 2063. 21871.940 10.602
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SECTOR TOTAL 453200. 4820. 23753.780 4.928
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F
<50
1:9-1:10 1200. 347. 49.716 .143
1:10-1:11 800. 546. 33.304 .061
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DEPTH TOTAL 2000. 893. 83.020 .093

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50-100
1:6-1:7 86400. 755. 4587.808 6.077
1:7-1:8 66000. 746. 3590.944 4.814
1:8-1:9 132800. 1120. 7289.324 6.508
1:9-1:10 164800. 909. 9346.968 10.283
1:10-1:11 424800. 1998. 26470.390 13.248
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DEPTH TOTAL 874800. 5528. 51285.440 9.277
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100-150
1:10-1:11 49200. 287. 5612.168 19.555
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DEPTH TOTAL 49200. 287. 5612.168 19.555
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150-200
1:10-1:11 1200. 2. 172.004 86.002
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DEPTH TOTAL 1200. 2. 172.004 86.002
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SECTOR TOTAL 927200. 6710. 57152.630 8.518
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G
<50
<1:1 800. 6. 24.656 4.109
1:7-1:8 25600. 105. 695.436 6.623
1:8-1:9 2800. 39. 87.620 2.247
1:9-1:10 2000. 36. 66.968 1.860
1:10-1:11 114400. 438. 4492.116 10.256
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DEPTH TOTAL 145600. 624. 5366.796 8.601
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50-100
1:10-1:11 26800. 52. 1483.856 28.536
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DEPTH TOTAL 26800. 52. 1483.856 28.536
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100-150
1:10-1:11 800. 3. 77.608 25.869
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DEPTH TOTAL 800. 3. 77.608 25.869
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SECTOR TOTAL 173200. 679. 6928.260 10.204
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H
<50
<1:1 26000. 36. 729.364 20.260
1:1-1:2 7200. 16. 32.968 2.060
1:2-1:3 4400. 10. 27.368 2.737
1:3-1:4 27200. 105. 281.920 2.685

1:4-1:5 32000. 99. 331.128 3.345
1:5-1:6 34000. 103. 398.208 3.866
1:6-1:7 51200. 149. 726.164 4.874
1:7-1:8 43200. 112. 680.288 6.074
1:8-1:9 18400. 41. 296.608 7.234
1:9-1:10 9600. 15. 124.252 8.283
1:10-1:11 73200. 40. 1404.656 35.116
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DEPTH TOTAL 326400. 726. 5032.924 6.932
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SECTOR TOTAL 326400. 726. 5032.924 6.932
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GRAND TOTAL
<1:1 46800. 9481. 1891.988 .200
1:1-1:2 7200. 16. 32.968 2.060
1:2-1:3 4400. 10. 27.368 2.737
1:3-1:4 27200. 105. 281.920 2.685
1:4-1:5 94800. 950. 2446.880 2.576
1:5-1:6 413200. 4468. 14287.440 3.198
1:6-1:7 1054000. 9284. 42676.370 4.597
1:7-1:8 1095200. 7852. 47625.800 6.065
1:8-1:9 1217200. 8235. 61649.140 7.486
1:9-1:10 1152000. 7358. 62944.770 8.555
1:10-1:11 5982800. 46663. 629742.400 13.496
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GRAND TOTAL 11094800. 94422. 863607.100 9.146
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TOTAL RESERVES (OCP)
3. As per individual seam thickness=105.388 million tonnes
4. As per cumulative total thickness
of all seams = 94.422 million tonnes
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Difference 10.966 million tonnes
Agreement = 89.59%
6.07.00 CATEGORISATION OF RESERVES
6.07.01 As the reserves of coal are kept in ‘Proved Category’ as per ISP norms
i.e. keeping the grid interval at 400 m x 400 m or even less, the
resources have been adequately established by detailed exploration,
digit ‘1’ is assigned to Geological Axis as per UNFC classification.
However, in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, some of the area in the
southern part of the block falls under ‘Reserve Forest’ with less borehole
density. The reserves within Forest cover are although given under
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‘Proved’ category will be treated as ‘Indicated’ till few more boreholes are
drilled in Forest cover.
6.08.00 AREA CONSIDERED FOR RESERVE ESTIMATION

6.08.01 The coal reserve in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block have been estimated
within the block boundary as defined in para 1.04.01 and further
limited to the area where the coal seam has attained workable thickness
for opencast and underground proposition. The up-dip limit of reserve
estimation defined by block boundary and floor of the sub-crop.
6.09.00 SECTORS FOR RESERVE ESTIMATION
6.09.01 Based on the structural set-up & fault disposition, the block has been
divided into eight sectors (A to H) from north to south in the block and
is given below in Table No.6.02.
TABLE NO. 6.02

Description of Sector-Boundaries in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block
Sector North East South West

No.
A Northern Eastern block Fault F1-F1 Western block
block boundary boundary
boundary
B Fault F1-F1 Eastern block Fault F5-F5 Western block
boundary boundary
Fault F5-F5 Eastern block Fault F9-F9 Western block
C boundary boundary
D Fault F9-F9 Eastern block Fault F12-F12 Western block
boundary boundary
E Fault F12- Eastern block Fault F13-F13 Western block
F12 boundary boundary
F Fault F13- Eastern block Southern Western block
F13 boundary block boundary
boundary &
Fault F15-F15
G Fault Junction of Southern Junction of
F15-F15 Fault F15-F15 block Fault F15-F15 &
and southern boundary F16-F16
block boundary
H Fault Junction of Southern Western block
F15-F15 Fault F16-F16 block boundary
and with southern boundary
F16-F16 block boundary
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6.10.00 LIMITATIONS
6.10.01 Lay and disposition : The lay and disposition of the seams depict the
structural geometry interpreted from the borehole data. This may vary
marginally during actual mining.
6.10.02 Minor Faults : The floor contours have been drawn at 5.0 m interval,
hence, it is difficult to predict minor faults/slips less than 5 m. The
presence of such faults/slips may not be ruled out.
6.11.00 PRESENTATION OF RESERVES
6.11.01 A total of 115.209 million tonnes of net in-situ coal reserves has been
estimated under ‘Proved’ category in Suliiyar-Belwar Coal block. This
includes 105.388 million tonnes (91.47%) to opencast proposition and
9.821 million tonnes (8.53%) to Underground proposition. Similarly
geological resources from thickness ≥0.50 m upto 0.90 m/1.00 m have
also been estimated as suggested by APMDCL, which amounts to 9.861
m.t. for underground proposition and about 17.021 m.t. for opencast
proposition together constituting 26.882 million tonnes in the block.
Out of total reserves estimated for the block (115.209 m.t.) the OCP
reserves of about 15.150 m.t. and UG reserves of about 0.367 m.t. are
under Forest cover which may be considered as ‘Indicated’ category
reserves till the data gap within the forest is filled by drilling few more
boreholes.
6.11.02 A total of 105.388 million tonnes of OCP reserves are confined in the
maximum area of 10.982 sq. km. of Suliyari-Belwar Coal block, whereas
underground reserves of 9.821 m.t. are confined in maximum area of
8.521 sq. km. of the block.
6.11.03 The OCP reserves have been estimated for about Ten correlatable and
persisted seams viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, VII Top, VII Middle
(Upper), VII Middle (Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom(Upper), VII
Bottom (Lower) & VII Bottom.
6.11.04 The underground reserves have been estimated for Seam-VI which
constitutes about 8.274 m.t. (84.25%) of total reserves estimated,
whereas Seam-Local-II and V constitutes 0.780 m.t. and 0.767 m.t.
respectively.
6.11.05 It is observed that, out of 105.388 m.t. of opencast reserves, about

33.841 m.t. (32.11%) are available with depth range upto 50 m from the
surface, 43.582 m.t. (41.35%) for depth range 50 m to 100 m, and
12.043 m.t. (11.43%) are available upto 100 m to 150 m depth range. A
meager 15.922 m.t. (15.11%) are available for depth range 150 m to 300
m from the surface.
6.11.06 Out of 105.388 m.t. OCP reserves about 39.310 m.t. (37.30%) belong to
grade ‘D’ followed by 28.364 m.t. (26.91%) to grade ‘C’, 17.178 m.t.
(16.30%) to grade ‘B’ and 15.640 m.t. (14.84%) belong to grade ‘E’.
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6.11.07 It is also observed that Seam-VII Middle (Merged) holds a maximum of
34.933 m.t. (33.15%) of total OCP reserves followed by 30.082 m.t.
(28.54%) of Seam-VII Top, 17.166 m.t. (16.29%) of VII Middle (Upper)
and to 10.717 m.t. (10.17%) hold by Seam-VII-Bottom, while about
12.489 m.t. (11.85%) of reserves together constituted by remaining
seams.
6.11.08 Out of 9.821 m.t. of coal reserves estimated for underground

proposition, about 4.306 million tonnes (43.84%) are available upto 50-
100 m depth from the surface 2.551 m.t. (25.97%) upto 100 m to 150
m depth range and about 2.964 m.t. (30.18%) of coal reserves are
available for the depth range 150-350 m in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block.
6.11.09 A total of 7.530 million tonnes (76.67%) out of 9.821 m.t. coal reserves
estimated for UG proposition belongs to Grade ‘A’ to ‘C’ while 2.291 m.t.
(23.33%) belongs to grade ‘E’ to ‘G’.
6.11.10 Seam-wise, sector-wise, grade-wise, thickness-wise, barrier-wise and

ratio-wise opencast reserves and area are presented in Table No.6.03 to
6.08.
6.11.11 Seam-wise, sector-wise, grade-wise, thickness-wise and barrier-wise

underground coal reserves and area are presented in Table No.6.09 to
6.13.
TABLE NO.6.03
Seam-wise, Barrier-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves
(Sq.km.)
R-II 1.142 - 0.228 0.075 2.784 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 0.129 0.882 0.289 7.043 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - - - 0.034 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 5.285 2.415 3.576 18.807 30.083 28.54
VII Middle 5.130 4.205 0.944 2.287 9.730 17.166 16.29
(U)
VII Middle 0.447 - 0.047 0.201 0.570 0.818 0.78
(L)
VII Middle 7.160 3.578 2.773 4.487 24.095 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom 0.010 0.010 - - 0.007 0.017 0.01
(U)
VII 0.081 - - - 0.190 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII Bottom 4.618 1.943 1.571 1.204 5.999 10.717 10.17
Grand
- 15.150 8.860 12.119 69.259 105.388 100
Total
Note : The reserves of 15.150 million tonnes, although given under

‘Proved’ category within the Forest cover, this may be considered as
‘Indicated’ because of existing data gaps in the block.
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TABLE NO.6.04
Seam-wise, Ratio-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area < 1:1 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7 to 1:8 1:9 > Total %
Sq.Km. to to to to to to 1:8 to to 1:10 1:10
1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7 1:9
R-II 1.142 - - - - - - - - - - 3.087 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 - - - - - - - - - 0.020 8.323 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - - - - 0.005 0.014 0.001 0.001 0.011 - 0.002 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.218 - - 0.034 0.286 1.762 3.367 3.031 3.284 2.888 15.213 30.083 28.54
VII Middle (U) 5.130 9.579 - - - 0.205 1.589 1.906 1.519 0.775 0.579 1.014 17.166 16.29
VII Middle (L) 0.447 - - - - 0.012 0.055 0.048 0.038 0.047 0.217 0.401 0.818 0.78
VII Middle 7.160 0.158 - - 0.058 0.268 1.549 3.152 2.611 3.249 2.681 21.207 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom (U) 0.010 - - - - - 0.010 0.007 - - - - 0.017 0.01
VII Bottom(L) 0.081 - - - - - 0.013 0.056 0.049 0.048 0.020 0.004 0.190 0.18
VII Bottom 4.618 0.031 0.016 0.010 0.079 0.175 0.344 1.307 1.244 1.428 1.039 5.044 10.717 10.17
Grand Total - 9.986 0.016 0.010 0.171 0.951 5.336 9.844 8.493 8.842 7.444 54.295 105.388 100
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TABLE NO.6.05
Seam-wise, Depth-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area < 50 m 50- 100- 150- 200- 250- Total %
Sq.Km 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m
R-II 1.142 1.252 1.835 - - - - 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 1.783 3.744 2.816 - - - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 0.021 0.013 - - - - 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 14.257 8.735 2.455 2.402 2.234 - 30.083 28.54
VII 5.130 9.455 7.339 0.246 0.007 0.119 - 17.166 16.29
Middle
(U)
VII 0.447 0.280 0.356 0.121 0.013 0.048 - 0.818 0.78
Middle
(L)
VII 7.160 5.573 15.071 5.285 3.926 4.731 0.347 34.933 33.15
Middle
(Merged)
VII 0.010 0.017 - - - - - 0.017 0.01
Bottom
(U)
VII 0.081 - 0.190 - - - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII 4.618 1.203 6.299 1.120 0.906 0.970 0.219 10.717 10.17
Bottom
Grand
- 33.841 43.582 12.043 8.102 8.102 0.566 105.388 100
Total
TABLE NO.6.06
Seam-wise, Grade-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Sq.Km
R-II 1.142 - - - - 0.354 2.419 0.314 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 - - - 1.774 5.585 0.984 - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - 0.014 - - 0.019 - 0.001 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.373 11.096 13.390 3.796 1.267 0.161 - 30.083 28.54
VII Middle 5.130 0.019 0.393 2.956 10.863 2.868 0.067 - 17.166 16.29
(U)
VII Middle 0.447 - 0.307 0.295 0.040 0.142 0.030 0.004 0.818 0.78
(L)
VII Middle 7.160 - - 7.018 22.295 5.405 0.215 - 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom 0.010 - - - - - - 0.017 0.017 0.01
(U)
VII 0.081 - 0.005 0.119 0.066 - - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII Bottom 4.618 0.240 5.363 4.586 0.476 - 0.052 - 10.717 10.17
Grand
- 0.632 17.178 28.364 39.310 15.640 3.928 0.336 105.388 100
Total
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TABLE NO.6.07
Seam-wise, Thickness-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area 1.0- 1.20- 1.50-3.0 3.0-5.0 5.0- Total %
Sq.Km 1:20 1.50 10.
R-II 1.142 0.051 0.719 2.276 0.041 - 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 0.019 0.038 0.735 7.551 - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 0.034 - - - - 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 0.251 0.817 28.900 0.115 - 30.083 28.54
VII Middle (U) 5.130 0.023 0.102 15.581 1.460 - 17.166 16.29
VII Middle (L) 0.447 0.219 0.437 0.162 - - 0.818 0.78
VII Middle 7.160 0.088 0.013 5.727 28.705 - 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom (U) 0.010 0.017 - - - - 0.017 0.01
VII Bottom(L) 0.081 0.015 0.034 0.141 - - 0.190 0.18
VII Bottom 4.618 0.727 1.828 8.162 - - 10.717 10.17
Grand Total - 1.444 3.988 61.684 37.872 - 105.388 100
TABLE NO.6.08
Seam-wise, Sector-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

Seam Area A B C D E F G H Total %
Sq.Km
R-II 1.142 3.008 0.079 - - - - - - 3.087 2.93
R-I 1.163 5.716 2.627 - - - - - - 8.343 7.92
Local-III 0.022 - - 0.014 0.020 - - - - 0.034 0.03
VII-Top 10.983 3.304 10.802 6.554 4.200 2.098 3.114 - 0.011 30.083 28.54
VII Middle 5.130 0.084 3.479 5.725 3.976 1.731 2.136 0.024 0.011 17.166 16.29
(U)
VII Middle 0.447 0.031 0.495 0.289 - - 0.003 - - 0.818 0.78
(L)
VII Middle 7.160 5.634 16.560 6.519 1.983 1.104 2.371 0.663 0.099 34.933 33.15
(Merged)
VII Bottom 0.010 - - - 0.006 0.011 - - - 0.017 0.01
(U)
VII 0.081 - - - - - 0.190 - - 0.190 0.18
Bottom(L)
VII Bottom 4.618 1.122 3.748 1.862 1.814 0.561 1.005 - 0.605 10.717 10.17
Grand
- 18.899 37.790 20.963 11.999 5.505 8.819 0.687 0.726 105.388 100
Total
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TABLE NO.6.09
Seam-wise & Sector-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Seam Area A B C D E F G H Total %
Sq/Km.
Local- 2.495 - 0.511 0.156 0.007 0.070 0.036 - - 0.780 7.94
II
VI 8.515 1.388 4.797 1.828 0.250 0.011 - - - 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.046 0.329 0.002 0.122 0.136 0.096 - 0.036 0.767 7.81
Grand
- 1.434 5.637 1.986 0.379 0.217 0.132 - 0.036 9.821 100
Total
TABLE NO.6.10
Seam-wise & Barrier-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Sq/Km
.
Local-II 2.495 0.085 0.063 0.276 0.356 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 0.094 0.894 0.997 6.289 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.188 0.072 - 0.507 0.767 7.81
Grand Total - 0.367 1.029 1.273 7.152 9.821 100
Note: The reserves of 0.367 m.t. may e considered under ‘Indicated’ category as it falls within Forest.
TABLE NO.6.11
Seam-wise & Depth-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Area 50- 100- 150- 200- 250- 300-
Seam Total %
Sq/Km. 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m 350m
Local-II 2.495 0.746 0.034 - - - - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 3.524 1.836 1.204 0.946 0.764 - 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.036 0.681 0.004 - 0.003 0.043 0.767 7.81
Grand
- 4.306 2.551 1.208 0.946 0.767 0.043 9.821 100
Total
TABLE NO.6.12
Seam-wise&Thickness-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Area 0.90- 1.20-
Seam 1.50-3.0m Total %
Sq/Km. 1.20m 1.50m
Local-II 2.495 0.708 0.072 - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 3.954 3.930 0.390 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 0.648 0.119 - 0.767 7.81
Grand Total - 5.310 4.121 0.390 9.821 100
TABLE NO.6.13
Seam-wise & Grade-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Underground Reserves
Sq/Km
Local-II 2.495 - 0.046 0.183 0.217 0.287 0.047 - 0.780 7.94
VI 8.515 2.135 2.915 2.251 0.909 0.064 - -- 8.274 84.25
V 5.976 - - - 0.033 0.522 0.193 0.019 0.767 7.81
Grand - 2.135 2.961 2.434 1.159 0.873 0.240 0.019 9.821 100
Total
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CHAPTER –VII
7.00.00 GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING
7.01.00 Introduction
7.01.01 The borehole geophysical logging technique is primarily based on

measurement of a series of electro-physical parameters made within a
boreholes and displayed for study on a continuous depth synchronized
chart. The measurements usually made are Self Potential Single Point
resistance, natural radioactivity, formation density, borehole diameter
etc.
7.01.02 In order to create a reliable database it is essential to conduct

geophysical logging of the boreholes drilled to supplement the
lithological information obtained by core drilling.
7.01.03 The main objective of borehole geophysical logging is to delineate the

carbonaceous horizons along with their depths & thickness for
borehole seam correlation. Besides this, the ground water table
encountered in boreholes can also be measured more precisely.
7.02.00 QUANTUM OF WORK
7.02.01 The geophysical logging with multiparameter probe was undertaken in

13 boreholes involving 2232.00 m out of 128 boreholes drilled by MECL
in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block. A summarized statement showing the
details of geophysical logging work in this block is depicted in Table
No.7.01.
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TABLE NO. 7.01
DETAILS OF GEOPHYSICAL LOGGING CARRIED OUT IN SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK,

SINGRAULI COAL FIELD, DIST: SINGRAULI, MADHYA PRADESH
SL BH. Drill Logged Types of Log Date of

No. NO. Depth Depth GPL
(m) (m) SP SPR Gamma Neutron Density Caliper
1 MS-1 237.00 237.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 08.05.2010
2 MS-8 176.00 176.00 √ √ √ √ X X 22.07.2010
3 MS-9 217.00 217.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 06.10.2010
4 MS-34 120.00 120.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 31.10.2010
5 MS-40 88.00 88.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 20.11.2010
6 MS-37 320.00 320.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 21.11.2010
7 MS-46 262.00 262.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 21.12.2010
8 MS-52 112.00 112.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 27.12.2010
9 MS-57 139.00 139.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 07.01.2011
10 MS-61 106.00 106.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 13.01.2011
11 MS-75 310.00 310.00 √ √ √ √ X √ 18.02.2011
12 MS-110 96.00 96.00 √ √ X √ √ √ 01.05.2011
13 MS-117 49.00 49.00 √ √ √ √ √ √ 22.05.2011
GRAND
2232.00 2232.00
TOTAL
7.03.00 DATA ACQUISITION AND DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT
7.03.01 The borehole geophysical logging has been carried out in

Suliyar-Belwar Coal block by truck-mounted logging unit
manufactured by M/S SIE GEOSOURCE, AUSTRALIA with the help of
following down hole sondes.
a) Natural Gamma Sonde (NG)

b) Neutron-Neutron Sonde (NN)
c) Density-Caliper Sonde (D/C)
d) Self Potential-Single Point Resistance Sonde (SP/SPR)
7.03.02 Boreholes in this block have been logged geophysically by using probes
having diameter sizes of 45 mm to 52 mm, ideally suitable to delineate
different lithounits intersected in boreholes as extent of lateral
penetration by each probe has been more than the borehole diameter.
7.03.03 In SIE Logging system, geophysical logs were recorded by a dual

pen recorder having full scale overlapping deflection on a 10 cm. wide
chart roll paper. In SCINTREX/AUSLOG logging system, the
geophysical logs are recorded digitally by Digital Logging System (DLS)
and modern portable PC/laptop computer in 31/2 inch floppy and the
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logs can be presented after processing in any format in accordance with
client’s and user's need. During logging, a constant cable winding
speed of 3-4 m./min for nuclear logging and 6 m./min for electrical
logging were maintained in both the cases.
7.03.04 In SIE and SCINTREX/AUSLOG logging system, Caesium (CS-137) Of

50 millicurie and Americium - Berilium –241 (AM-Be-241) of 3 Curie
radio active sources were used for recording D/C & NN logs
respectively . A 220 Volt 50 Hz. AC generator was used to drive the
winch for recording the logs in the field. In SIE GEOSOURCE logging
system, a 12 volt DC battery was used as power supply source to the
recording unit. In Scintrex/Auslog system the Digital Logging System
(DLS more specifically DLS 4) has a programmable power supply that
sends appropriate power to each logging tool, receives data from the tool
& count depth pulses from the winch encoder. There exists a power
switch which is used to connect or disconnect the external 12V power to
the DLS4 internal circuitry. Dual 87C51 micro-controllers form the
heart of the DLS4 interface. Software stored in the on chip EPROM's of
these devices responds to commands from the personal computer. The
data which is collected is sent to the computer at regular intervals and
recorded on the hard disk. RS232 interface is used for communication
between DLS4 & PC. Communication takes place at 1,15,200 baud with
8 data bits and one stop bit. The computer takes power from the
generator.
7.04.00 DIFFERENT GEOPHYSICAL LOG RESPONSES
7.04.01 Density/Caliper (D/C) log: In density logging, the radioactive source

CS-137 (Caesium) is fixed on the lower end of the density/caliper probe.
It consists of a detector and complimentary electronics. Gamma rays
emitted by radioactive source loses energy and are scattered through
collision with the electrons of the atoms which constitute the rock
formations. This phenomenon is known as "Compton Scattering'. In
the aftermath of the collision, the gamma rays losses its energy effecting
increase in the energy level of the electrons. When these excited
electrons come to ground state, they emit secondary or induced gamma
rays. The number of induced gamma rays is inversely proportional to
the number of electrons per unit volume of the rock formations. This in
turn, is proportional to the bulk density of the rock formation. In other
words it can be said that, the number of induced gamma rays is a
function of electron density which is normally also function of bulk
density. However electron density deviates from bulk density and it is
necessary to incorporate Z/A correction where Z = Atomic Weight, A =
Atomic Number.
7.04.02 The density log can be run in water, mud or air filled borehole. It can
also be successfully run in cased hole or through drill pipe. Density log
is also recorded in terms of Counts Per Sec. (C.P.S.). Coal is uniquely
characterised by low density compared to other sedimentary formations.
In the consequence of this, high count rates ( High C.P.S.) are observed
against Coal and low count rates (low C.P.S.) are observed over other
formations which are having relatively high bulk density. Density log is
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very much useful in determining bulk density, porosity and bed
boundaries. It is utilised in correlation and geotechnical studies also.
In Caliper logging, the caliper arm is fixed on the density/caliper probe
and is side arm caliper type. This tool enunciates continuous
measurement of borehole diameter upto maximum of 12" (twelve inches)
which is displayed as calibrated graphics. A continuous record of the
borehole diameter is obtained as the tool is taken out to top from
bottom of the borehole. Caliper log is calibrated in terms of 'inches'.
The Caliper log is used for the measurement of borehole diameter,
location of caved zones, detection of compact formations, location of
irregularities in casing and correction of density logs.
7.04.03 Self-potential and Single Point Resistance (SP/SPR) Log: This log is run
in water or mud filled boreholes. It can not be run in dry borehole or
through casing or drill pipe. The SP deflection in millivolt (mv) is usually
measured from the shale base line. Negative self-potential value
(towards the left according to normal recording practice) is observed
across coal formation. The Single Point Resistance log is a continuous
recording of apparent electrical resistance of rock formations in 'Ohm'.
As each sedimentary rock formation is responded with its own
characteristic signature in the electrical resistance log, it is found to be
very useful for delineation of lithounits unambiguously. The electrical
log response for different lithounits is as under.
A. Coal : Highest apparent resistance: The value varies
depending upon the carbon content of the rock matrix.
B. Sandstone: Apparent resistance is less than Coal and greater
than Shale and Clay.
C. Shale/Clay: Low apparent resistance.
It has been observed that a very hard, compact sandstone often gives
rise to comparable apparent resistance as a good quality coal. The
apparent resistance over sandstone horizon varies from moderate to
high value depending upon the water saturation, porosity, permeability,
grain size, lattice angle and compactness. The ambiguity in delineating
coal with hard and compact sandstone (both gives high SPR) is cleared
by comparing with other combination logs. The different log responses
against different lithounits are tabulated in Table-No. 7.02.
TABLE NO. 7.02
Different log responses against different lithounits

GEOPHYSICAL PARAMETER
LITHOUNIT SPR(Ohm) NG(CPS) NN(CPS) DEN(CPS)
COAL HIGH LOW LOW HIGH
(170-830) (20-45) (550-2050) (5000-8000)
SANDSTONE MODERATE LOW HIGH LOW
TO HIGH (25-50) (2700-4200) (1600-4600)
(95-520)
SHALE LOW HIGH LOW LOW
(80-420) (90-360) (600-2200) (1400-4400)
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7.05.00 DATA PROCESSING & INTERPRETATION
7.05.01 Different lithounits have different characteristic log responses and by

combining the same, it could be possible to identify the litho-units viz.
coal, shaly coal, carb shale, sandstone/sand etc. as encountered in
boreholes with satisfactory confidence level.
7.05.02 SP & SPR Log : All boreholes were logged by this sonde, Coal seams
have been observed to have negative SP value & high SPR value against
shale.
7.05.03 Natural Gamma Log : It’s response is found to be useful as prime

indicator of different litho-units encountered in the borehole. Generally
Natural Gamma log response is low in coal seams and high in shale.
7.05.04 Density with Caliper Log : This logging technique is found to be very
useful for identification of coal seams as coal has low density as
compared to other sedimentary formations. The log counts across coal
seams have been observed to be very high in comparison to other
sedimentary formation.
7.05.05 Neutron-Neutron Log : This logging technique is also very useful in the
identification of carbonaceous horizon. Generally shale also shows low
neutron like coal, shaly coal and carb shale. The ambiguity in the
interpretation of neutron log is rectified by the comparative study of
Neutron log with Natural Gamma log.
7.05.06 The multiparameter log responses of each borehole geophysically logged

have been studied separately for identification of coal seams along with
their depths and thicknesses. The geophysical log along with the
interpreted depths and thickness of coal seams vis-à-vis geological coal
seam data on band by band analysis basis encountered in 13 boreholes
are presented in Plates No.XIII-1 to XIII-13. The comparative statement
of the coal seams as interpreted from the geophysical log vis-a-vis the
visual geological log is presented in Table No.7.03.
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TABLE NO. 7.03
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF COALSEAMS AS INTERPRETED FROM THE GEOPHYSICAL

LOG VIS-À-VIS THE GEOLOGICAL LOG IN BOREHOLES DRILLED BY MECL IN
SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK, SINGRAULI COAL FIELD, DIST: SINGRAULI , M.P
DETAILS OF COAL SEAMS ENCOUNTERED IN RESPECTIVE BOREHOLES
GEOLOGICAL SL. GEOPHYSICAL

SL. BH. Coal Seam Encountered No. Coal Seam Encountered
No. NO. Depth of Coal Depth of Coal
Seam Thickness Lithology Seam Thickness Lithology
From To (m) From To (m)
1 MS-1 34.80 35.40 0.60 Coal 1 32.80 33.50 0.70 Coal
36.60 38.50 1.90 Coal 36.00 38.10 2.10 Coal
42.02 44.20 2.18 Coal,Ical,CSH 41.60 43.80 2.20 Coal
47.62 48.34 0.72 C,Csh 47.30 48.00 0.70 Coal
49.65 50.53 0.88 C,Csh 49.30 50.30 1.00 Coal
52.39 54.57 2.18 C,sst 52.10 54.00 1.90 Coal
54.00 54.40 0.40 SC
72.61 73.50 0.89 C 72.30 73.20 0.90 Coal
126.60 126.71 0.11 C 126.40 126.80 0.40 Csh
128.43 128.54 0.11 C 128.10 128.50 0.40 Csh
145.40 145.77 0.37 C 145.00 145.60 0.60 Csh
147.15 147.35 0.20 C
173.00 173.10 0.10 Csh 172.60 173.00 0.40 Csh
178.64 178.74 0.10 C 178.40 179.20 0.80 Csh
178.96 179.15 0.19 C 183.60 183.80 0.20 Csh
186.04 186.15 0.11 C 185.80 186.00 0.20 Csh
188.54 188.64 0.10 C 188.10 188.30 0.20 Csh
2 MS-8 43.20 44.64 1.44 C,Csh,Sh 2 42.50 44.00 1.50 Coal

91.25 91.95 0.70 C 90.90 91.60 0.70 Coal
96.18 98.95 2.77 C,Csh,Sh aren 92.80 93.20 0.40 Csh
95.90 98.00 2.10 Coal
98.40 98.80 0.40 Coal
101.84 104.72 2.88 C,Csh,Sh 101.60 104.40 2.80 Coal
105.47 106.70 1.23 C 105.30 106.40 1.10 Coal
108.78 109.40 0.62 C 108.40 108.90 0.50 Coal
114.84 115.39 0.55 C 114.50 115.20 0.70 Coal
115.69 115.93 0.24 SC
132.32 133.50 1.18 C 132.00 133.30 1.30 Coal
168.78 169.01 0.23 C 168.10 168.50 0.40 Coal
173.01 173.30 0.29 C 172.50 172.80 0.30 Coal
174.10 174.30 0.20 C 173.30 173.80 0.50 SC
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GEOLOGICAL GEOPHYSICAL
SL. BH. Coal Seam Encountered Coal Seam Encountered
No. NO. Depth of Coal SL. Depth of Coal
Seam Thickness Lithology No. Seam Thickness Lithology
MS-
3 27 28.50 30.00 1.50 Carb clay 3
88.15 88.60 0.45 C 88.20 88.80 0.60 Coal
134.40 135.02 0.62 C 134.60 135.20 0.60 Coal
138.55 138.85 0.30 SC 138.80 141.40 2.60 Coal
139.23 141.20 1.97 C
144.41 147.07 2.66 C.SC.I.cal 144.70 147.20 2.50 Coal
148.11 148.82 0.71 C 148.40 149.00 0.60 Coal
149.27 149.94 0.67 C 149.60 150.20 0.60 Coal
152.17 154.03 1.86 C 152.40 154.10 1.70 Coal
154.47 154.68 0.21 C.Csh 154.60 154.90 0.30 SC
170.34 171.60 1.26 C 170.60 171.80 1.20 Coal
212.31 212.58 0.27 C 212.20 212.50 0.30 Coal
MS-
4 34 31.50 32.28 0.78 C 4 31.20 32.20 1.00 Coal
38.43 42.14 3.71 C,Csh,SC,Sst 38.30 39.60 1.30 Csh+SC
40.10 41.40 1.30 Coal
45.50 49.85 4.35 C,Csh,SC,Sh, 45.00 48.40 3.40 Coal,SC
I.cal. 48.80 49.50 0.70 Coal
51.11 51.51 0.40 C 50.70 51.20 0.50 Coal
78.66 79.24 0.58 C 78.70 79.30 0.60 Coal
114.25 114.65 0.40 C,CSH 114.60 115.00 0.40 Coal
115.70 116.00 0.30 SC,Csh
116.40 117.20 0.80 Coal
MS-
5 40 12.55 13.05 0.50 CSH,DC 5 7.60 9.40 1.80 CCL
16.64 17.01 0.37 SC 11.70 12.50 0.80 Csh
18.46 21.18 2.72 C,SH,CSH 17.90 20.20 2.30 C+Csh
83.38 84.20 0.82 Coal 83.30 84.20 0.90 Coal
MS-
6 37 84.18 86.09 1.91 C,Csh, SH 6 83.10 84.60 1.50 SC
84.80 85.20 0.40 Csh
85.50 86.20 0.70 SC
116.35 120.70 4.35 C 115.40 115.60 0.20 Csh
116.00 120.10 4.10 Coal
173.70 173.99 0.29 C,Csh 173.20 173.60 0.40 Csh
201.70 202.10 0.40 Csh
225.97 226.73 0.76 C 225.40 226.30 0.90 Coal
230.40 231.00 0.60 Csh, Sh
231.44 233.90 2.46 C,SC 231.00 233.40 2.40 Coal
238.22 243.02 4.80 C, Sst 237.80 240.60 2.80 Coal
241.20 242.50 1.30 Coal
245.80 247.10 1.30 Coal,Sh 245.30 246.60 1.30 Coal
270.00 271.34 1.34 C 269.60 270.70 1.10 Coal
302.34 302.71 0.37 C 301.70 302.20 0.50 C
313.70 313.90 0.20 C
315.05 316.06 1.01 C,SC,Sh 314.40 315.60 1.20 C
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MS-
7 46 13.50 14.10 0.60 Carb Clay 7 12.20 13.20 1.00 Carb Clay
107.00 107.40 0.40 Csh
117.57 119.35 1.78 C,Csh 117.50 119.00 1.50 Coal
170.80 171.30 0.50 C 170.80 171.20 0.40 Coal
171.60 171.80 0.20 Csh
257.08 257.28 0.20 C 257.00 257.20 0.20 Csh
258.82 258.88 0.06 C 258.20 258.60 0.40 Csh
MS-
8 52 31.23 34.35 3.12 C, Csh 8 31.00 34.00 3.00 C
35.72 36.68 0.96 SC,Sh,Csh 35.20 35.80 0.60 C
36.00 36.40 0.40 C
37.80 38.52 0.72 C 37.50 38.50 1.00 C
102.60 103.00 0.40 Shale
103.78 104.66 0.88 C,Csh 103.50 104.40 0.90 Coal
106.83 107.21 0.38 C 106.50 107.00 0.50 Coal
MS-
9 57 31.50 32.05 0.55 C 9 31.00 31.70 0.70 Coal
44.70 47.07 2.37 C,Csh 44.10 46.40 2.30 Coal
50.50 53.64 3.14 C,Csh,Sh,Aren 49.70 52.50 2.80 Coal,Csh
55.20 55.85 0.65 C,SC 54.20 54.80 0.60 Coal
57.55 58.50 0.95 SC,Sh 56.60 57.60 1.00 Csh
60.90 61.50 0.60 C 60.00 60.80 0.80 C
66.50 67.58 1.08 C,SC,I.cal 65.80 66.80 1.00 C
86.58 87.00 0.42 C 86.00 86.50 0.50 C
135.75 136.12 0.37 C 135.40 135.80 0.40 C
MS-
10 61 18.72 19.22 0.50 C 10 18.30 18.80 0.50 C
21.46 21.78 0.32 SC 20.50 21.20 0.70 Csh
24.85 32.33 7.48 C,Sh,I.cal 24.90 26.00 1.10 SC
26.00 28.00 2.00 C
28.60 30.30 1.70 C
30.70 31.30 0.60 Csh
31.60 32.20 0.60 C
33.91 34.82 0.91 SC,Sh,Csh 33.80 34.20 0.40 SC
34.40 34.80 0.40 SC
35.61 36.03 0.42 C,SC 35.40 35.90 0.50 SC
48.40 48.90 0.50 SC 48.70 49.20 0.50 Csh
67.50 68.17 0.67 C 67.40 68.00 0.60 C
97.09 97.80 0.71 C,Sh 96.90 97.30 0.40 C
97.50 97.80 0.30 SC
101.87 102.28 0.41 C 102.00 102.40 0.40 C
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MS-
11 75 66.67 70.05 3.38 C+Csh 11 66.00 66.60 0.60 Csh
66.60 67.60 1.00 C
67.60 69.30 1.70 Csh
101.20 104.99 3.79 C+SC+Sh 101.00 102.80 1.80 C
102.80 103.40 0.60 Csh
103.40 104.90 1.50 C
213.90 220.50 6.60 C,SC,Csh,Sh, 213.70 216.10 2.40 C
Aren. 217.00 220.40 3.40 C+SC
222.70 224.10 1.40 C 222.60 224.00 1.40 C
230.70 232.05 1.35 SC 230.60 232.00 1.40 C
MS-
12 110 20.57 21.32 0.75 C 12
26.30 29.92 3.62 C,Csh,I.cal 26.30 26.70 0.40 C
27.00 28.40 1.40 C
29.30 30.30 1.00 C
30.68 31.08 0.40 C 30.90 31.30 0.40 C
41.61 41.86 0.25 C 41.70 42.00 0.30 C
42.29 42.54 0.25 C 42.40 42.70 0.30 C
59.98 60.58 0.60 C 60.00 60.60 0.60 C
86.30 86.80 0.50 C 86.30 86.80 0.50 C
88.60 89.20 0.60 SC 88.60 89.20 0.60 C
91.88 92.61 0.73 C+SH 92.10 92.90 0.80 C
MS-
13 117 18.72 19.24 0.52 C 13 18.80 19.60 0.80 SC
24.90 26.85 1.95 C 24.80 26.80 2.00 C
29.95 32.31 2.36 C,SC 30.00 32.20 2.20 C+SC
33.71 34.36 0.65 C 33.71 34.36 0.65 C
36.00 36.64 0.64 C 36.00 36.80 0.80 SC
37.83 38.18 0.35 C 37.90 38.30 0.40 SC
46.00 46.50 0.50 C+Sst 46.00 46.40 0.40 C
46.75 46.99 0.24 C+SH band 46.80 47.20 0.40 SC
7.06.00 DISCUSSION ON RESULTS
7.06.01 All the major coal seam encountered in each borehole geophysically
logged in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block could be identified from the
combined responses of geophysical logs without any ambiguity.
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7.07.00 CONCLUSION
7.07.01 The main objective of borehole geophysical logging was to delineate the
carbonaceous horizons along with their depths and thicknesses has
been achieved from the interpretation of multiparameter geophysical
logs with a very high confidence level. It is found to be very useful for
borehole seam correlations. It is also helpful in interpreting missing
data due to core loss in the drilling process.
7.07.02 It has been observed that in almost all the boreholes, the findings of
geophysical logging are in confirmation within permissible limits with
the data generated by core drilling in Suliyari-Belwar Coal block.
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CHAPTER –VIII
8.00.00 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
8.01.00 SUMMARY
8.01.01 The Suliyari-Belwar Coal block is located in the southern part of

Singrauli Coalfield (main basin) district-Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh.
MECL has been entrusted the job of carrying out detailed exploration
alongwith associated activities under priority captive mining coal block
by Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (APMDCL)
vide letter of Memorandum of Agreement between MECL and APMDCL,
dated 30-04-2010. Accordingly MECL commenced detailed exploration
on dated 17-05-2010 and concluded the drilling campaign on dt. 23-06-
2011.
8.01.02 The block covers an area of about 12.98 sq.km. and is part of Survey of
India Toposheet No.64 I/5 (on RF-1:50000). The topography of the
block is undulating and rugged. In general the elevation of ground
varies from 441.07 m to 499.23 as evident from borehole Reduced
Levels. Hardul Nala with its tributaries traversed the block from north-
eastern to south-western part.
8.01.03 A total of 128 boreholes involving 18938.50 m have been drilled during
present exploration activities. The data of 8 boreholes viz. MSSB-1 to 7
& MSN-6 drilled earlier by MECL under Promotional Programme have
also been utilized for finalization of this geological report (1373 m).
8.01.04 Geophysical logging has been carried out in 13 boreholes only involving
2232.00 m as suggested by APMDCL.
8.01.05 As suggested by APMDCL, two boreholes viz. MS-24 and MS-43 have
been sent for Physico-mechanical Studies. The results are still awaited.
8.01.06 A total of 1078.37 m coal samples from 123 boreholes have been sent
for band by band analyssess at MECL Laboratory, Nagpur. About 249
samples from 68 boreholes have been subjected overall/proximate
analysis.
8.01.07 It is observed that 23 nos. of coal seams present in the block are
enveloped within 300 m Barakar column of Lower Gondwana and only
five boreholes are drilled upto Talchir Formation.
8.01.08 The geological structure deciphered in the block based on the

subsurface data acquired is complex, as the block is traversed by as
many as 16 normal gravity faults of varying magnitude. The general
strike of the beds are NE-SE to E-W trend with gentle dips towards
north-west to north directions. The amount of dip varies from almost
flat to 5°. However, amount of dip increases upto 150 in the southern
most part of the block in the area near steep hillocks.
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8.01.09 The present detailed exploration activities has revealed the presence of a
total of 23 coal seams. These coal seams in descending order are R-II,
R-I, Seam-VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII Top, VII Middle (Upper), VII Middle
Lower (Top), VII Middle Lower (Bottom), VII Middle (Lower), VII Middle
(Merged), VII Bottom (Upper), VII Bottom (Lower), VII Bottom, Local-II
(Top), Local-II (Bottom), Local-II Seam-VI, Local-I.V,IV,III,II & I. Out of
these, Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, VII Top, VII Middle (Upper), VII Middle
(Lower), VII Middle (Merged), VII Bottom (Upper), VII Bottom (Lower), VII
Bottom are workable seams for open cast proposition whereas Seam
Local-II, VI & V are workable for underground proposition.
8.01.10 The coal seams of Suliyari-Belwar Coal block are high moisture,
moderate to high ash, high volatile matter, non coking type. The coal of
the seams falls under power grade category.
8.01.11 A total of 115.209 million tonnes of net in-situ coal reserves has been
estimated under ‘Proved’ category in Suliiyari-Belwar Coal block. This
includes 105.388 million tonnes (91.47%) to opencast proposition and
9.821 million tonnes (8.53%) to Underground proposition. Similarly
geological resources from thickness ≥0.50 m upto 0.90 m/1.00 m have
also been estimated as suggested by APMDCL, which amounts to 9.861
m.t. for underground proposition and about 17.021 m.t. for opencast
proposition together constituting 26.882 million tonnes in the block.
Out of total reserves estimated for the block (115.209 m.t.) of the OCP
reserves, about 15.150 m.t. and UG reserves of about 0.367 m.t. are
under Forest cover which may be considered as ‘Indicated’ category
reserves till the dates gap within the forest is filled by drilling few more
boreholes.
8.01.12 The coal to overburden ratio varies from < 1:1 to > 1:10. The major
parts of the block falls between 1:5 to > 1:10 coal to overburden ratio.
The stripping ratio varies from 2.060 to 13.496. The stripping ratio
varies from 2.060 to 2.576 within 1:5 ratio. The stripping ratio for the
entire block is 9.146.
8.02.00 RECOMMENDATION
8.02.01 Out of 105.388 million tonnes of reserves, estimated for opencast

proposition about 15.150 million tonnes (14.37%) of reserves are
actually under Forest Cover. Similalry, out of 9.861 million tonnes of
coal reserves estimated for underground proposition, about 0.367
million tonnes (3.72%) are under forest cover. Although, these reserves
are grouped under ‘Proved’ category for all practical purposes, it may be
considered as ‘Indicated’ category till the data gap is filled by drilling few
boreholes. It is therefore recommended to drill few more boreholes (say,
5 to 6 boreholes) in the forest cover to recategorised the reserves of the
forest cover to ‘Proved’ category. This will also help to decipher the
geological set-up in the area more precisely and for compatibility of
surrounding data. The Forest Clearance must be taken before drilling
above 5 to 6 boreholes under forest cover.
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TEXT ANNEXURE PLATES

MINERAL EXPLORATION CORPORATION LIMITED

1. Name of the block : Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block

2. Area of the block : 12.98 Sq. Km.

3. Location of the block : i) Located in the southern part of

4. Client : M/s. Andhra Pradesh Mineral

5. Objective : i) To prove lay and disposition of

6. Duration of Field : 17-05-2010 to 23-06-2011

7. Quantum of work : The quantum of work carried out by

Quantum of Physical work completed by MECL in Suliyari-Belwar

Sl. Activity Quantum of work

B) Data of old boreholes considered

9. Mining Activities : The block is free from any mining activities.

10. Geology of Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block : Suliyari-Belwar Coal

However, it is observed that, Seam-VII(Middle), VII(Bottom) and

Out of these, Seam-R-II, R-I, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top), VII Middle

31.67 88.90 1.07 3.51 1.02 3.38

31.85 123.56 0.30 4.76 1.35 4.51

18.95 197.66 0.05 0.72

Seam –VII 20.12 239.41 0.32 3.49 1.15 3.49

Seam- 40.85 261.64 0.06 1.97 0.93 1.33

Seam 74.72 310.55 0.04 0.54

Seam - 78.96 352.41 0.01 0.77

Seam - 126.67 378.85 0.10 0.58

150.52 393.54 0.08 0.30

153.37 231.57 0.02 0.52

12. Geological Structure of the block : The geological structure in

The litho-units including coal seams/sections in Suliyari-Belwar

13. Faults : As mentioned above, the Suliyari-Belwar coal block is

The geological structure interpreted, particularly in the Forest

14. Quality of Coal Seams :

i) The coals of Suliyari-Belwar Coal block are high moisture,

ii) The seam-wise quality variations are given in Table No.4

SEAMS-WISE QUAITY VARIATIONS IN SULIYARI-BELWAR COAL BLOCK

Seam Thickness Moisture % Ash % UHV (K.Cal/Kg) Grade

R-I 0.30 4.60 5.2 9.1 23.9 39.4 2593 4677 F D

Local-III 0.05 1.18 5.1 9.7 10.3 46.9 1724 6209 G A

VII-M(U) 0.56 3.99 2.20 8.00 12.10 37.10 3283 6292 F A

VII-M(L) 0.16 0.87 4.10 7.20 15.10 45.20 2097 5823 G B

VII-M(L) 0.37 0.87 2.10 7.60 19.10 48.40 1931 5326 G C

VII-M(L) 0.30 2.01 3.90 7.10 14.50 47.50 1793 6002 G B

VII-M 1.15 5.82 4.2 7.90 18.10 38.00 3076 5436 F C

VII-B(U) 0.27 1.20 1.70 5.60 18.80 50.80 1255 5643 UG B

VII-B(L) 0.41 2.92 4.60 26.90 13.80 23.80 4926 6361 D A

VII-Bott. 0.18 4.12 3.8 9.6 6.90 39.00 2814 6982 F A

Local-II 0.22 0.75 - - - - - - - -

VI 0.07 1.83 4.00 8.40 9.60 43.50 2345 6940 G A

Local-I 0.04 0.54 5.2 - 27.7 - 4360 D MSN-6

A total of 105.388 million tonnes of OCP reserves are confined in

The underground reserves have been estimated for Seam-VI

It is observed that, out of 105.388 m.t. of opencast reserves,

Out of 105.388 m.t. OCP reserves about 39.310 m.t. (37.30%)

It is also observed that Seam-VII Middle (Merged) holds a

Proposition Maximum Reserves Category

II) Besides this, as suggested by APMDCL, the geological

Proposition Maximum Reserves Category

Proposition Maximum Reserves Category

(Reserves in million tonnes)

R-I 1.163 - - - - - - - - - 0.020 8.323 8.343 7.92

Seam-wise, Barrier-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

(Reserves in million tonnes)

Note : The reserves of 15.150 million tonnes, although given under

Seam-wise, Thickness-wise Net In-situ ‘Proved’ Opencast Reserves

(Reserves in million tonnes)