Planning of a new mine is not as easy as the following 7 steps may seem, but the following is written to give a first hand idea to the reader about opening up a mine:
Exploration Stage
1. Regional Drilling by Geological Survey of India- Prediction of potential blocks on the basis of geological projection and primary exploration in which stage a few boreholes are drilled to test the prediction.
2. Detailed exploration by Central Mine Planning and Design Institute(CMPDI, a coal india ltd subsidiary) or Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited(MECL, under ministry of mine)- Intensive exploration which determines the essetial characterstics of the deposit-structure, continuity, chemical properties and features which could affect mining operation.
Strategy Report
3. Geological Report- On the basis of exploration and a geological and quality evaluation, a geological report is prepared which takes the form of a finalized appraisal of the prospects of coal.
4. Mine Planning- The strategy report also outlines the mining strategy and would point out any special aspects which relate to the possible mining and surface developments.
Feasibility Report
5. Feasibility Report- A feasibility report is prepared after the preliminary appraisal of the deposit has been made. It can be considered as the main phase of planning and designing. It lays down the main policy concerning investment and production. The report contains two main parts:
b. Detailed Project Report (DPR) : DPR is drawn together with drawings, specification sent to concerned colliery for implementation.
c. In recent times, it has become mandatory to have the projects cleared from environmental angle before mining can start. Accordingly, for each project Environment Management Plan(EMP) is prepared for submission to the Ministry of Environment and Forests to obtain the approval of Department of Environment (DoE) to undertake the mining operation. An EMP contains status of project and mining technology, pre-mining environmental scenario, Environment Impact Analysis(EIA), control and montoring measures, economics and implementation programme.
7. Production to Target.
Exploration Stage
1. Regional Drilling by Geological Survey of India- Prediction of potential blocks on the basis of geological projection and primary exploration in which stage a few boreholes are drilled to test the prediction.
2. Detailed exploration by Central Mine Planning and Design Institute(CMPDI, a coal india ltd subsidiary) or Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited(MECL, under ministry of mine)- Intensive exploration which determines the essetial characterstics of the deposit-structure, continuity, chemical properties and features which could affect mining operation.
Strategy Report
3. Geological Report- On the basis of exploration and a geological and quality evaluation, a geological report is prepared which takes the form of a finalized appraisal of the prospects of coal.
4. Mine Planning- The strategy report also outlines the mining strategy and would point out any special aspects which relate to the possible mining and surface developments.
Feasibility Report
5. Feasibility Report- A feasibility report is prepared after the preliminary appraisal of the deposit has been made. It can be considered as the main phase of planning and designing. It lays down the main policy concerning investment and production. The report contains two main parts:
- Technical: Geology, production, technology, Method of entry, system of exploration, beneficiation, power supply, transport, equipments, employment.
- Economic: Total capital, productivity, production cost, sale price.
b. Detailed Project Report (DPR) : DPR is drawn together with drawings, specification sent to concerned colliery for implementation.
c. In recent times, it has become mandatory to have the projects cleared from environmental angle before mining can start. Accordingly, for each project Environment Management Plan(EMP) is prepared for submission to the Ministry of Environment and Forests to obtain the approval of Department of Environment (DoE) to undertake the mining operation. An EMP contains status of project and mining technology, pre-mining environmental scenario, Environment Impact Analysis(EIA), control and montoring measures, economics and implementation programme.
7. Production to Target.
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