PROJECT: M/s East Coast Minerals Pre-Feasibility Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PRE-FEASIBILTY REPORT

(Towards Getting EC)

Under Violation

For

ROAD METAL MINING (6.00 Acres/ 2.42 Ha)

OF

M/s East Coast Minerals

ROAD METAL SY.NO. 87/P, Kundakur (V), Gudur (M), SPSR

Nellore District ANDHRA PRADESH

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PROJECT: M/s East Coast Minerals Pre-Feasibility Report

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Prefeasibility report is prepared for M/s East Coast Minerals who was granted

for Quarry lease of Road Metal over an extent of 2.42 Hectares/ 6.00 Acres in

Sy. No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra

Pradesh.

1.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet No. 57 N/11 bearing following

Topo sheet details: 57N/11

SI. No. Latitude Longitude

1 14°05'06.8"N 79°44'51.0"E

2 14°04'57.6"N 79°44'54.0"E

3 14°04'55.0"N 79°44'55.6"E

4 14°04'52.9"N 79°44'57.7"E

5 14°04'51.4"N 79°44'59.6"E

6 14°04'49.4"N 79°44'57.8"E

7 14°04'56.9"N 79°44'53.3"E

8 14°05'06.0"N 79°44'49.9"E

The Quarry lease area is well connected from Jayampu - Gudur Road and state

and private transportation is available from Venkatagiri – Gudur Road.

Details about Project Site

Nature of the project M/s East Coast Minerals,

Mining of Road Metals.

Size of the Project 10909 m3/Annum

LOCATION OF PROJECT

District & State SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh

Village & Mandal Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal

Land Availability 2.42 Ha / 6.00 Acres.

Nearest Village Kundakur village at a distance of 1.34 Kms

Ownership Government Waste land

Toposheet No. 57 N / 11

GENERAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

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Annual rainfall 700 to 800 mm

Min and max temp. 20 C and 38 C

Avg. relative humidity 75%

Predominant wind direction SW & NE

HISTORICAL / IMPORTANT PLACES

Nearest human settlement Kundakur village at a distance of 1.34 Kms

Nearest town Gudur at a distance of 12.73 Kms

Nearest railway station Kondagunta Railway station at a distance of

4.87 kms,

Vendodu Railway Station at 6.83 kms

Gudur Railway station at 12.77 Kms.

Archaeological /Historically

Important Site

None within 10 km radius of the site

Sensitive Places None within 10 km radius of the site

Sanctuaries / National parks None within 10 km radius of the site.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of project and project proponent. In case of mining project, a copy

of mining lease/letter of intent should be given.

Details of Project Proponent:

M/s East Coast Minerals who was granted for Quarry lease of Road Metal over an

extent of 2.42 Hectares/ 6.00 Acres in Sy. No. 87/P of Kunadkur Village, Gudur

Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

Table 1.1: Description of Project Proponent

Address of the lessee Address of Mine

M/s East Coast Minerals, Mg. partner : Sri B. Subba Reddy, D. No. 25-2-423, New Military Colony, A.K. Nagar, Podalakur Road, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh

Sy .No. 87/P, Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

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2.2 Brief Description of nature of the project

M/s East Coast Minerals represented by its Mg. Partner Sri K. Srinadh Reddy has

applied for first renewal of Quary leae for Road Metal, over an extent of 6.00 Acres in

Sy. No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal, SPSR Nellore District for a period

of 15 years.

The renewal application of M/s East Coast Minerals was processed by ADM&G,

Nellore, A.P., and recommended grant of Quarry lease over an extent of 6.00 Acres in

Sy. No 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur mandal, SPSR Nellore District, A.P.

The DDM&G, Guntur based on the recommendation from ADM&G, Nellore was

sanction Quarry lease to M/s East Coast Minerals for Road in an area of 6.00 Acres

covered in S.No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal, SPSR Nellore District,

A.P. fopr a period of 15 years w.e. from 27.07.2011 to 25.04.2026 vide their

proceeding 2501/Q5/2011, dated : 26-06-2012 by the DDM&G, Guntur(Annexure-II).

Mining plan was approved by ZJDM&G, DDM&G, Guntur, Quary leae for Road

Metal, over an extent of 6.00 Acres in Sy. No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur

Mandal, SPSR Nellore District for a period of 4 years from 2017-18 to 2020-21 vide

letter No 4617/MP/RM/NLR/2017, dated: 03.10.2017.

The quarry is operating since 2012 without EC. As per notification S.O. 804(E)

14.03.2017, it comes under Violation. In this connection proponent proposes to apply

Form-1 and PFR for obtaining ToR for EC under violation case for their Road metal

Quarry of 2.42 ha/ 6.00 Acres.

Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region.

In the present scenario, the Road Metal has good market in the country for export for

construction of buildings, roads, dams etc. The available of 100% of Road Metal is

useful. There won’t be any wastage.

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2.3 Demand-supply Gap.

There is a demand of Road Metal and is ever growing with the growth of construction

sector in the country. The requirement of the mineral is always found high in

adjoining areas.

2.4 Domestic/ Export Markets

100% of the excavated road metal will be supplied to consumers for roads laying,

earth filling, infrastructure works etc.

2.5 Employment generation (Direct and Indirect due to the project)

The proposed project will generate direct employment to 09 people of the poorest

section of the society, while benefitting more people indirectly.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any

The proposed mine located Sy. No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal, SPSR

Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. And mining of Road Metals is opencast semi

mechanized method and is transported through vehicles.

3.2 Location

The mining area is located in Sy. No. 87/P of Kundakur Village, Gudur Mandal,

SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.

The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet No. 57 N / 11

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GOOGLE MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS

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TOPO MAP

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3.3 Details of alternate sites considered

The mineral is site specific, hence there are no alternative sites considered. Mining

activities are carried out based on local geology and availability of the mineral.

Reserves:

Classification Code Quantity in Cum

A. Mineral Reserve

(1) Proved Mineral Reserve 111 109816

(2) Probable Mineral Reserve 121+122 --

B. Remaining Resources

Feasibility Mineral Resources 211 2, 65, 120

Life of the Mine

= (Total of Mineable Proved, Probable & Possible)/ Avg. Annual Production.

= (109816) M3 / (10297) M3

= 10.66 years, say 11 years

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation

The proposed mine has lease over an area of 2.42 ha. The total extractable material

would be approx.10909 Cu .m/annum.

Year Saleable Road metal

@ 100% recovery

2017-18 10110

2018-19 10080

2019-20 10909

2020-21 10089

Grand Total 41188

Annual Average 10297

3.5 Project description with process details

The mining activity was carried out by semi mechanized open cast method with the 3

benches of each 5 m height and width of the bench will be more than bench height

with help of drilling and blasting in plan period. The dolerite is hard in nature the

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blasting is required for its excavation. The blasting work will be allocated to

outsourcing agencies. The blasted material will be loaded in to dumpers of 20t

capacity by excavator (TATA Hitachgi – 250 LC). The loaded ROM will be

transported to the crusher, located in outside of the quarry lease area within 100 mtrs

distance on southern side in private land.

LIST OF MACHIENRY:

Machinery Quantity Description

Excavator 1 TATA Hitachi-250Lc

Loader 1 3t capacity

Tippers/Dumpers 4 20t Capacity

Compressor 1 120cfm

Drill Machine 1 4” DTH Pneumatic Drill

Water Tanker 1 200 L capacity

3.6 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source,

Marketing Area of Final Product/S, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and

Finished Product

No raw material will be required in the proposed project.

3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse.

Generation of Sub-Grade or reject material and waste is nil. 100% of material will be

utilized including dust or soil.

3.8 Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement and source

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Source of water: Tankers

S. No Description Fresh water Waste water Disposal

1

2

3

Domestic

Green belt

Dust suppression

1.0 KLD

2.0 KLD

2.0 KLD

0.8 KLD

--

--

Septic tank followed

by soak pit

Total 5.0 KLD 0.8 KLD

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

management/ disposal.

0.8 KLD of domestic waste water will be generated and disposed to septic tank

followed by soak pit and generation of sub grade or reject material and waste is nil.

3.9.1 Solid Waste Generation & its Disposal

100% of the produced Road Metal will be useful. Hence no needs of waste dump

management. The top soil will be preserved within the lease area for using reclamation

of the pit at the time of closure.

3.9.2 Liquid Effluent

0.8 KLD of domestic waste water will be generated and disposed to septic tank

followed by soak pit

4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

State transport / Bus services play from Jayampu – Gudur Road frequently.

Guntur-Chennai Highway-AH5 at 13.92 kms from mine site.

Nearest Railway Station

The nearest railway station is Kondagunta Railway station at a distance of 4.87 kms,

Vendodu Railway Station at 6.83 kms and Gudur Railway station at a distance of

12.77 Kms from the Site.

Nearest Seaport:

Nearest Seaport is Krishnapatnam port which is 42.56 km away from the site.

Nearest Highway:

National highway AH-5 at a distance of 13.77 kms from the mine site.

Nearest state Highway:

State Highway is at a distance of 3.10 kms from the mine site.

4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership:

During the ensuing scheme period an area of 2.42 ha mining will be done as per

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approved mine plan. Measures will be taken for the reclamation only after the end of

mining scheme period.

4.3 Topography

The quarry lease area belongs to M/s East coast minerals and it is located on East side

of the existing quarry lease belongs to M/s Sunshine Stone Crusher. 0.90 ha of the

area is covered by old pit. The quarry lease area with topo relief of 15M. the lowest

counter is 100 M and highest counter is 110 M.

4.4 Existing land use pattern

The Road Metal Quarry Lease area is surrounded by Stone crushers and open lands.

4.5 Existing infrastructure

As it is the fresh mine, no infrastructure like office sheds are available at site. Well-

equipped first aid facilities with vehicle will be made available at office.

4.6 Top soil management

The top soil will be preserve within the lease area and the same will be used for roads,

filling ditches and reclamation whenever necessary .

4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources

CLIMATE & RAINFALL

The quarry lease area is situated in semi arid zone and also extreme weather, during

summer season the temperature 38oC and 200C in summer. The predominant rain fall

is 700-800 mm during June - September.

4.8 Social infrastructure available

Primary & Upper primary school education is available at Kundakur village. Higher

education is available at Gudur Towns. Registered medical practitioner is available at

Gudur Mandal & SPSR Nellore District.

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5. PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning concept (Type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and

Country Planning/Development authority Classification.

The mining activity was carried out by semi mechanized open cast method with the 3

benches of each 5 m height and width of the bench will be more than bench height

with help of drilling and blasting in plan period. The dolerite is hard in nature the

blasting is required for its excavation. The blasting work will be allocated to

outsourcing agencies. The blasted material will be loaded in to dumpers of 20t

capacity by excavator (TATA Hitachgi – 250 LC). The loaded ROM will be

transported to the crusher, located in outside of the quarry lease area within 100 mtrs

distance on southern side in private land.

5.2 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical and Social)

Safety equipments, small rest shelter and first aid facilities will be made available for

the workers in the mine lease area.

5.3 Amenities/facilities

The following facilities will be extended by the mine management:

i. Direct and indirect Employment.

ii. Arrangement for safe and healthy working conditions.

iii. Provision of drinking water.

iv. Conducting medical camps for workers and nearby villagers at regular intervals.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial area (Processing Area)

No mineral processing will be carried out in the mine lease area. After excavation, the

Road Metals will be dispatched as per orders.

6.2 Residential area (Non Processing Area)

The mine workers will be hired from nearby villages, so residential areas will not be

made.

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6.3 Green belt

We are developing green belt around the mine lease area along 7.5 M wide safety

zone.

6.4 Connectivity

This area falls in south-east direction of Chennai – Guntur National Highway

AH-5.

6.5 Water Management

The mining operations will not generate any quantity of water as sewage. The

processes of mining also do not generate any water.

6.6 Sewage System

Domestic waste water generated will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.7 Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable

6.8 Solid Waste management

100% of the produced Road Metal will be useful. Hence no need of waste dump

management. The top soil will be preserved within the lease area for using reclamation

of the pit at the time of closure.

6.9 Power Requirement & Supply/ Source

Electricity is available in all the nearby villages and in agricultural lands.

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

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

including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be

given)

The nearest Kundakur village at a distance of 1.34 Kms from the quarry lease

area.

Agriculture and sheep breeding are important profession of the people living in the

villages besides involving themselves in quarrying activity.

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8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule

for the project to be given)

The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary

certificates are obtained from the respective departments.

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the

project.

The Total cost of project would be around Rs. 10 Lakhs.

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (Final recommendations)

9.1 The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the ways of royalty of

mineral. The mining operations shall be providing employment to approximately 16

people of the poorest section of the society.

The quarry lease area is surrounded by 5 villages within a distance of Kms.

Agriculture and sheep breeding are important professions of these people living in the

village besides involving themselves in quarrying activity. There is no adverse socio

economic impact on the persons in the villages, due to the quarrying operations. There

is a positive impact of the quarry operations on the socio economic standards of the

villagers. The persons from the villages are being given employment in the quarry

suiting to their education level and experience. The management is also participating

actively in the “Corporate Responsibility” schemes by grouping with other quarry

managements or individually, depending on the merits of the service.

Production Details:

The quarry is operating since 2012 and dispatch details are as follows.

Year Production in Cum

2012-13 19550

2013-14 44540

2014-15 66064

2015-16 30000

2016-17 16620

Total 176774

Ref: Approved Mining Plan, Letter No: 4617/MP/RM/NLR/2017 dated: 03.10.2017.