GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON REGIONAL EXPLORATION (G-3) FOR LIMESTONE IN

NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

CONTENTS

PARA PAGE
DESCRIPTION
No. NO.
SALIENT FEATURES 1
CHAPTER-1 2-9
1.0.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1.0. General 2
1.2.0 Background 3
1.3.0 Location and Accessibility 4
1.4.0 Physiography and Drainage 5
1.5.0 Previous Work 7
1.6.0 Objectives of Exploration 7
1.7.0 Present Work 8
1.8.0 Acknowledgement 9
CHAPTER-II 10-14
2.0.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY 10
2.1.0 Regional Geology 10
2.2.0 Geology of the Area 10
2.3.0 Description of different Formations 12
2.4.0 Structure of the Block 13
CHAPTER-III 15-22
3.0.0 EXPLORATION METHODOLOGY 15
3.1.0 General 15
3.2.0 Scheme of Exploration 15
3.3.0 Limitations 16
3.4.0 Topographic Survey and Geological Mapping 16
3.5.0 Surface Drilling 16
3.6.0 Drill Core Logging and Sampling 17
3.7.0 Sampling and Analysis 17
3.8.0 Physical Analysis 18
3.9.0 Petrographic Studies 18
3.10.0 Specific Gravity Determinations 18
3.11.0 Limestone Zones Intersected in MECL Boreholes 18
3.12.0 Utilisation Aspects and Mineability 20
 PARA DESCRIPTION PAGE
No. NO.
CHAPTER-IV 23-30
4.0.0 EVALUATION OF EXPLORATION DATA 23
4.1.0 General 23
4.2.0 Evaluation of thickness & grade 23
4.3.0 Inference 24
4.4.0 Grades of Limestone 24
4.5.0 Reliability of Chemical Analysis 24
4.6.0 Petrographic Studies 29
4.7.0 X-RAY Diffraction Studies 29
4.8.0 Minor and Trace Elements 29
CHAPTER-V 31-39
5.0.0 RESOURCES & GRADES 31
5.1.0 General 31
5.2.0 Basic Assumptions 31
5.3.0 Methodology 33
5.4.0 Categorisation of Resources 33
5.5.0 Resources 34
5.6.0 Summary of Resources 38
CHAPTER-VI 40-41
6.0.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 40
6.1.0 Conclusions 40
6.2.0 Recommendations 41
GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON REGIONAL EXPLORATION (G-3) FOR LIMESTONE IN
NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH
LIST OF ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE PAGE
T I T L E
NO. NO.
Statement Showing Co-ordinates (in WGS-84) and IA/1
IA Reduced Levels of Triangulation Stations fixed by MECL,
Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement Showing Co-ordinates (in WGS-84), Reduced IB/1
IB Levels and total Depth of boreholes drilled by MECL,
Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Co-ordinates of cardinal points (in WGS-84) of block IC
IC boundary, Jamodi-Mahanna Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya
Pradesh.
Statement Showing run-wise lithologs of boreholes II/1-10
II drilled by MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block (G4), Dist:
Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement Showing run-wise lithologs of boreholes IIA/11-17
II A drilled by MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block (G3), Dist:
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Statement Showing Primary Analysis (for 6 radicals CaO, IIIA/1-12
MgO, SiO2, Al2O3 Fe2O3 & LOI) of borehole core
III A
samples generated by MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block,
Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement Showing Primary Analysis (for 6 radicals CaO, IIIB/1
MgO, SiO2, Al2O3 Fe2O3 & LOI) of Surface samples
III B
generated by MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist:
Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement Showing primary Analysis (for 2 radicals SO3, IIIC/1
III C & P2O5) of core samples collected by MECL, Naubasta-
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing details of Composite Core sample IIID/1
Analysis (for 12 radicals CaO, MgO, SiO2, Al2O3 Fe2O3,
III D SO3, P2O5, TiO2, Mn2O3, K2O, Na2O & LOI) of boreholes
drilled by MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna,
Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing borehole-wise intersections of IV/1-2
different grades of limestone in Boreholes drilled by
IVA & IVB
MECL, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya
Pradesh.
Statement showing Primary Vs. Check analysis (Internal)
VA of core samples of boreholes drilled by MECL, Naubasta- V/1
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing Primary Vs. Check analysis
VB (External) of core samples of boreholes drilled by MECL, VB
Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing Emission Spectroscopic analytical
VI VI/1
results of Limestone samples, Naubasta-Kolard Block,
 Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing X-Ray Diffraction Analysis results of
VII Limestone samples, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, VII/1
Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing Petrographic Studies of Limestone
VIII samples with photomicrographs, Naubasta-Kolard Block, VIII/1-4
Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Statement showing Specific gravity of Limestone
IX samples, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya IX/1
Pradesh.
Thickness wise and category wise resources of
X limestone Zone-I & II, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: X/1-3
Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Administrative/ Financial sanction for G-3 Level
XI Exploration of Limestone in Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: XI/1-3
Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
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NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

LIST OF PLATES
PLATE
TITLE R.F
NO.
Location Map, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya -
I
Pradesh.
Topographical & Geological plan with Borehole & Surface Sample
II Locations of Naubasta-Kolard Block (Part A & B), Dist: Satna, 1:10000
Madhya Pradesh.
Geological Cross Sections (S1, S2 & S3) along dip direction with
III 1:2000
quality data, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Floor Contour Plan of Limestone Zone-II, Naubasta-Kolard Block
IV 1:10000
(Part A & B), Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Iso-chore Map of Limestone Zone-I, Naubasta-Kolard Block (Part A
V 1:10000
& B), Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Iso-chore Map of Limestone Zone-II, Naubasta-Kolard Block (Part A
VI 1:10000
& B), Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
VII (A & Graphic Lithologs of MECL Boreholes (MNKS-1 to 12) with Zone
Details, Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh. 1:500
B)

LIST OF TEXT FIGURES

Text
Page
Figure Description
No.
No.
1 Location Map of Naubasta-Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya 6
Pradesh.
Regional Geological map with location of Naubasta-Kolard 11
2
Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Geological Map with borehole locations of Naubasta-Kolard 14
3
Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of CaO % Naubasta- 26
4
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of MgO % Jamodi- 26
5
Mahanna Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of SiO 2 % Naubasta- 27
6
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of Al2O3 % Naubasta- 27
7
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of Fe2O3 % Naubasta- 28
8
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Scatter Plot of Primary Vs. Check analysis of LOI % Naubasta- 28
9
Kolard Block, Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Geological Cross Section S1, S2 & S3, Naubasta-Kolard Block, 35
10 Dist: Satna, Madhya Pradesh.

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NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page
Description
No. No
Quantum of work carried out by MECL (G4 & G3) in 8-9
I-1 & I-2
Naubasta-Kolard Block.
Regional Stratigraphic Succession of the area around 10
II-1
Naubasta-Kolard Block.
Borehole-wise intersection of different grades of limestone 19
III-1 zones in boreholes drilled by MECL (G4) in Naubasta-
Kolard Block.
Borehole-wise intersection of different grades of limestone 20
III-2 zones in boreholes drilled by MECL (G3) in Naubasta-
Kolard Block.
Table showing Specifications for Cement, SMS and 22
III-3
Chemical Grade of Limestone.
Thickness-wise, Grade-wise Inferred Category Resources 35
V-1 of Limestone Zone-I with average grade estimated by
Isochore Method.
Thickness-wise, Grade-wise Inferred Category Resources 36
V-2 of Limestone Zone-II with average grade estimated by
Iso-chore Method.
Net Resources of cement grade limestone estimated by 37
V-3
Isochore method.

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 GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON REGIONAL EXPLORATION (G-3) FOR LIMESTONE IN
NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

SALIENT FEATURES

1. Name of the block : Naubasta-Kolard Block

Tehsil: Nagod
District: Satna
Madhya Pradesh

2. Mineral : Limestone

3. Area : 15 .00 Sq.km (Part A & Part B)

4. Period of Exploration : May -2017 to Nov - 2017

5. Meterage drilled by MECL : 599.00 m (294.00 m at G4 level + 305.00

m at G3 level)

6. No. of Boreholes drilled : 12 Nos. (05 Scout boreholes at G4 level + 07

at G3 level)
By MECL

7. Thickness of Cement grade : Zone-I - 1.40 m (Min.) to 6.60 m (Max.)

Limestone zone Zone-II - 2.74 m(Min.) to 7.80 m (Max.)

8. Cut-off grade :
CaO% MgO% SiO2%
42 (Min.) 4.00 (Max.) 16.00 (Max)

9. Resources : 131.100 million tonnes (net in-situ)

ZONE NET AVERAGE GRADE

RESOUR CaO MgO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 LOI
CE (mt) % % % % % %
I 78.29 44.40 2.25 10.54 1.56 1.19 38.15
II 52.81 46.54 1.85 9.46 1.60 1.18 38.03

10. Grade : Cement

11 Average Grade :
CaO MgO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 LOI
% % % % % %
45.26 2.04 10.05 1.58 1.18 38.09

12. UNFC Category : Inferred Category (333)

13. Report Submission : November - 2017

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GEOLOGICAL REPORT ON REGIONAL EXPLORATION (G-3) FOR LIMESTONE
IN NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK, DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

CHAPTER-I
INTRODUCTION
1.0.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1.0 GENERAL

1.1.1 Limestone which is used by the industries in bulk quantity is a bedded type
calcareous sedimentary rock mainly composed of calcium carbonates
(CaCO3). Limestone often containing magnesium carbonates either
CaMg(CO3)2 or (MgCO3) mixed with calcite is termed as dolomitic or
magnesian limestone.

1.1.2 Lime is obtained by calcinations of limestone and widely used in day to day
life. Limestone is also used in cement, Iron & steel making industries. The
other industries which are using limestone are chemical industries like
calcium carbide, bleaching powder, soda ash, precipitated calcium carbonate
etc. Besides it is also consumed in sugar, glass and fertilizers industries.

1.1.3 India has been endowed with huge resources of limestone distributed over
different parts of the country and comes at 2nd place in the world after China
in annual capacity & production of cement. Cement grade limestone occurs in
all limestone bearing areas as compared to SMS (Steel Melting Shop), BF
(Blast Furnace), & Chemical grade limestone which is restricted in selective
areas. In recent years the demand of BF & SMS grade limestone has
increased on account of increase in steel production in the country and this
has resulted in concerted efforts for locating SMS & BF grade limestone along
with cement grade limestone for reducing the import of limestone that has
increased to 13.21 million tonnes in 2013-14 from 11.14 million tonnes
previous i.e.2012-13 (as per mineral year book-2014)

1.1.4 The total resources of limestone of all categories and grades as per UNFC
system as on 01/04/2010 are estimated at 184,935 million tonnes of which
14,926 million tonnes (8%) are under reserves category and 170,009 million
are under remaining resources category. Karnataka is the leading state
heaving 28% of the total resource followed by Andhra Pradesh (20%),
Madhya Pradesh (13%), Gujarat (11%), and Rajasthan (12%), Meghalaya
(9%) and Chhattisgarh (5%). Grade wise, cement grade has leading share of
about 69% followed by SMS & BF grades (12%) and Chemical grade (3%).
Remaining 16% are others, not known and are of unclassified grades.

1.1.5 As per mineral year book-2014, the production of limestone in 2013-14 was
about 278.73 million tonnes decreased by 2% as compared to that of the
previous year due to less demand in the market. There were 717 reporting
mines in 2013-14 as against 778 during the previous year. Twenty three
principal producers contributed about 78% of the total production. About 4.2%
of the production was reported by Public Sector mines as against 3.9 million
tonnes in the previous year. About 97% of the total production of limestone

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 during 2013-14 was of cement grade, 2% of iron and steel grade and the rest
(1%) consisted of chemical grades.

1.1.6 Andhra Pradesh was the leading producing state accounting for (21%) of the
total production of limestone followed by Rajasthan (20%) , Madhya Pradesh
(13%), Tamil Nadu (9%), Gujarat, Karnataka & Maharashtra (4% each) and
the remaining 5% was contributed by Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Uttar
Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh and
Jammu & Kashmir.

1.1.7 In the year 2013-14, the total consumption of limestone and other calcareous
minerals/materials, as reported by different industries was 270.52 million
tonnes. Cement was the major consuming industry accounting for 93%
consumption followed by iron & steel (4%) and chemical industry (1%).

1.1.8 India is second largest in cement production after China. There are 182
cement plants in the country with installed capacity of 338.78 million tonnes in
2013-14 in addition to mini and white cement plants having estimated
capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum. The total production of cement
reached to 240.08 million tonnes in 2013-14 compared to 235.11 million
tonnes in the preceding year.

1.1.9 The export and import of limestone is free in India. The export is decreased
slightly to 2.78 million tonnes in 2013-14 from 2.99 in the previous year. The
limestone from India is exported mainly to the adjoining countries like Bangla
desh (96%), Bhutan (1%) and UK (1%). The import of limestone is increased
drastically to 13.21 million tonnes in 2013-14 from 11.14 million tonnes in the
previous year. The limestone is imported mainly from UAE (73%) and Oman
(17%).

1.1.10 As per the report of the working Group, Planning Commission of India, the
total limestone requirement during the 12th plan (2012-2017) with the growth
scenario of cement @ 10%, 11% and 12% for the respective GDP growth of
8%, 9% and 10% is projected at 3163 million tonnes, 3253 million tonnes and
3385 million tonnes respectively.

1.2.0 BACKGROUND

1.2.1 On enactment of MMDR Amendment Act 2015, Minerals (Evidence of Mineral

Contents) Rule 2015 and Mineral Auction Rule 2015, Govt. of India directed
State Governments to speed up exploration work for different Mineral
Commodities i.e. especially the notified minerals, in the respective states.
Accordingly Madhya Pradesh Government requested MECL to take up
exploration work of Limestone in 3 Blocks in Satna Districts of Madhya
Pradesh.

1.2.2. Representatives from Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and Mineral Exploration

Corporation Ltd visited the proposed area to find out the possibilities of taking
up of the exploration work in the area. The limestone exploration proposal of
Naubasta-Kolard Block, Tehsil-Nagod, District-Satna, Madhya Pradesh

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 submitted by MECL for G3 / G2 level was discussed in Ist meeting of
Technical Committee of NMET held on 01 & 02 April, 2016 at GSI Central
Region, Nagpur. The Committee recommended Geological Mapping,
surface/outcrop samples and five scout boreholes covering the entire block
with an area of 15 Sq.Km to generate analytical data at G4 level. MECL
accordingly modified the proposal and put up for approval in the 2nd meeting
of Technical Committee held on 5th May 2016 at GSI, TI, Hyderabad. On
recommendations of Technical Committee the proposal was approved in the
2nd Executive Committee meeting held on 09-05-2016 at Ministry of Mines,
New Delhi. It was proposed by the Technical Committee of NMET to review
the exploration data after receiving the results of G-4 level exploration, during
midterm review meeting. Data generated at G4 level of exploration was
reviewed by the Technical Committee and recommended upgradation at G3
level. The executive committee in its 4th meeting held on 21.02.17 has
approved the scheme.

1.2.3 The administrative/ financial sanction for G4 level exploration of limestone in

Naubasta-Kolard block at an estimated cost of Rs 59.49 lakhs was received
from Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, National Mineral Exploration Trust ,New
Delhi vide F no 6/1/NMET-2015 dated 18.08.2016. The administrative/
financial sanction for G3 level Exploration for limestone in Naubasta-Kolard
block at an estimated cost of Rs 57.91 lakhs was received from Ministry of
Mines, Govt. of India, National Mineral Exploration Trust ,New Delhi vide F no
6/1/NMET-2015/ dated 03.04.2017.

1.3.0 LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY

The Cement grade limestone deposit located in the Naubasta-Kolard area,

Tehsil-Nagod, District-Satna, Madhya Pradesh.

The deposit falls within the Survey of India Toposheet No. 63 D/10. The block
limits with Latitude and Longitude as under Plate No. 1
A: 80° 38' 30.8666’’ – 24°37' 48.2316’’
B: 80° 39' 45.4000’’ – 24°37' 13.3715’’
C: 80° 38' 51.7777” – 24°36' 31.2152’’
D: 80° 40' 35.4100” – 24°36' 36.5995’’
E: 80° 41’ 25.4661’' – 24°37' 7.7750’’
F: 80° 41' 14.4564’’ – 24°35' 00.7002’’
G: 80° 40' 19.7256’’– 24°34' 34.0050’’

1.3.2 Most of the Infrastructure (Police Station, Bank facility, workshop facility, Bus
Stand etc) are available at Nagod, the Tehsil Town which is at 15 km from the
exploration block. The nearest Railway station is Satna Junction which is
about 20 km from the proposed study area. Motorable /Metalled road is
available in the area. The proposed block covers an area of 15 Sq. km. with
the proposed work of G-3 level exploration.

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1.4.0. PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE

1.4.1 The study area forms a part of Vindhyachal range. The back slope of
Vindhyachal leads to a broad plain with low ridges and valleys and rise gently
to Bhander Plateau in the south. The Bhander Plateaus comprises Isolated
hills and cliff and is succeeded further south by Kaimur ridge reaching
maximum elevation of 704 m. The Satna district is mainly drain by Son and
Tons or Tamasa Rivers and their tributaries. The prevalent range of elevation
in the proposed area ranges from 315 to 330 mtrs above MSL. The average
rainfall in the area is 800 mm to 1100 mm. Wildlife in the area is scanty.

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 LOCATION MAP OF NAUBASTA – KOLARD BLOCK
TEHSIL NAGOD, DISTRICT SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

Part-B
80°35' 80°40'
24° 24°
Rehunta
40' Bharariya
Bandhi
40'
Karhiya Pararaut
Vidhata

Masanaha

Bela
Hinauti

Hinauti

Katkon
Akauna
Dhaurahara

Dhaurahara PART A Umrahat

Akauna

Katkon NAUBASTA - KOLARD

BLOCK

nR
Amra
Akauna

PART B
Bhulni
Amliya

MADHYA PRADESH
Ginjara

Narhapur

Baihari

Khaira
Maundha

Khaira
Chimney
Part-A
Barkonia
Bhulni Salaiya
24° Sarwa 24°
35' 35'
Hardua
Barapathar

Chimney
Nayagaon

sarwa
NAGOD
Rerua Khurd
80°35' 80°40'

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TEXT FIGURE – I
1.5.0 PREVIOUS WORK

1.5.1 Since the middle of the 19th Century, Vindhyan basin have been studied by
the stalwarts like Medlicott (1860), Mellet (1869), Oldham (1851),
Vrendenberg (1906) and others. Oldham suggested a threefold division of
Upper Vindhyans into Kaimur, Rewa and Bhander. Mellet (1869) have given a
comprehensive geological account of the Vindhyan rocks and its equivalents.
He also subdivided the Lower and Upper Vindhyans into various litho units. A
comprehensive account of the work carried out on the limestone deposits in
Rewa-Satna area is contained in the report on Investigation of Flux Grade
Limestone in Rewa- Satna area by D.R.S.Mehta and P.K Raman, Geologist
of Geological Survey of India. A vivid account of Nagod Limestone (Bhander
Limestone) is given by Rao et al.

1.5.2 The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Madhya Pradesh, in the regular
programme of survey of various mineral deposits of the state had already
undertaken and completed preliminary assessment of high grade limestone
blocks of Nagod Limestone in the adjoining area.

1.5.3 Due to depleting deposits of SMS grade limestone in the property of MP state
Mining Corporation Ltd. (A Government of Madhya Pradesh Undertaking) The
Corporation’s authorities approached DGM to locate area of SMS and higher
grade limestone within economic distance of transport from the Satna railway
siding of the corporation. Selection of detailed geological work and proving of
high grade limestone deposit for the Madhya Pradesh State Mining
Corporation was therefore based on the recommendations contained in the
work carried out by S.S.Mishra (1974-75) of DGM, Madhya Pradesh.

1.5.4 The geological investigation was taken up around Rampur and Ramasthan,
Raghuraj Nagar Tehsil, Dist.-Satna and is included in the Survey of India
Toposheet no 63 D/14. The work in the above area commenced in October-
1975 and was closed in September-1976. 200 Sq. km of area between
Latitude 24°36’ to 24°39’ and Longitude 84°47’ to 84°59’ was mapped on
scale 1:63360. The rock formation belongs to Bhander group of Vindhyan
Super Group.

1.5.5 The area is found to contain 8 m to 13.5 m thick dark grey limestone horizon of
lower Nagod limestone of average grade corresponding to flux grade.
However, if mechanized mining is carried out, the grade may fall to the
cement grade.

1.6.0 OBJECTIVE OF EXPLORATION

1.6.1 The present exploration was carried out with the following objectives.

(i) To demarcate the limestone occurrence at shallow depth in up dip

direction in the northern and western part of the block by drilling seven
boreholes at 800m X 800 m grid interval covering the entire block
area under G3 level of exploration.

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 (ii) To find out the quality and grade of limestone and estimate its
resources.
(iii) To carry out exploration as per Mineral (Evidence of Mineral
Contents) Rule-2015, Mineral Auction Rule- 2015 and MMDR
Amendment Act-2015 in turn to facilitate the state Govt. (MP) in
Auctioning of the block..

1.7.0 PRESENT WORK

1.7.1 MECL commenced G-3 exploration work in Naubasta-Kolard block on

14.05.2017 in an area of 15.00 sq km and completed geological mapping,
collection of surface/outcrop samples and 305.00 m drilling in 7 boreholes
and other associated geological work in June 2017.

1.7.2 During the course of G-4 & G-3 Exploration the following quantum of work
was carried out by MECL. Table –I.1 & I-2

Table No. - 1.1

QU ANT UM OF WORK C ARR IED OUT BY MECL IN N AUB AST A-KOLARD
BLOCK (G-4), DIST RICT - S AT N A, M ADHY A PR ADESH
Sl. Item of Work Quantum of Achievement
No. Unit work
proposed
1 Geological Mapping (on 1:10000 scale). Sq. Km. 15.00 sq. km 15.00 sq. km
2 Surface /Outcrop sampling Nos. 20 13
3 Drilling m. 250.00 294.00
(5 Scout BHs) (5 vertical BHs)
4 Laboratory Studies
i) Chemical Analysis;( core samples) Nos. 120 Primary + Primary -106
Primary + Check for 6 radicals i.e. 10 Check = 130 +
CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3 and Check-05
LOI Total - 111
ii) Chemical Analysis;( surface samples) Nos 20 13
Primary for 6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO,
Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3 and LOI
iii) External Check sample for analysis of % 05 NIL
6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2,
Fe2O3 and LOI
iv) Composite Samples Nos. 15 08
a) For 12 radicals (CaO, MgO, Al 2O3,
SiO2, Fe2O3, SO3, P2O5 , LOI, MnO2,
K2O, Na2O and Cl.)
5 Physical Studies
a) Spectroscopic Studies (10 Nos. 10 06
elements)
b) XRD studies Nos 10 06
6 Petrological Studies (Petrographic Nos 10 10
Studies)
7 Specific Gravity Determinations Nos 20 20
8 Report Preparation (Digital format) Nos. 1 No. 1 No.

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 Table No. - 1.2

QU ANT UM OF WORK C ARR IED OUT BY MECL IN N AUB AST A -KOLARD

BLOCK (G-3), DIST RICT - S AT N A, M ADHY A PR ADESH
Sl. Item of Work Quantum of Achievement
No. Unit work
proposed
1 Geological Mapping (on 1:10000 scale). Sq. Km. 15.00 sq. km 15.00 sq. km
2 Drilling m. 280m 305.00
(7 Scout BHs) (7 vertical BHs)
3 Laboratory Studies
i) Chemical Analysis;( core samples) Nos. 100 Primary + Primary-106
Primary + Check for 6 radicals i.e. CaO, 10 Check = 110 +
MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3 and LOI Check-10
Total - 111
ii)Chemical Analysis;( samples) Primary Nos. 05 05
for 2 radicals i.e.SO3, P2O5
iii) External Check sample for analysis of % 05 05
6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2,
Fe2O3 and LOI
iv) Composite Samples Nos. 20 08
For 12 radicals (CaO, MgO, Al 2O3, SiO2,
Fe2O3, SO3, P2O5 , LOI, MnO2, K2O, Na2O
and Cl.)
4 Physical Studies
a) Spectroscopic Studies (10 Nos. 10 08
elements)
b) XRD studies Nos 10 07
5 Petrological Studies (Petrographic Nos 10 09
Studies)
6 Specific Gravity Determinations Nos 10 10
7 Report Preparation (Digital format) Nos. 1 No. 1 No.

1.7.3 This report incorporates both G-4 & G-3 Exploration data generated by
MECL within the block.

1.8.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1.8.1 Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) expresses its sincere

gratitude to the Ministry of Mines, Technical Committee of NMET, National
Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), Govt. of India, Geological Survey of India
(GSI) and Directorate of Geology and Mining (DGM) Madhya Pradesh at
whose behalf the exploration work in Naubasta-Kolard Block has been
executed. The local administration / authorities at Satna district, Madhya
Pradesh also deserves a special mention with thanks for extending all
necessary help and guidance in completing the exploration work
successfully.

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 CHAPTER-II
GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

2.0.0 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

2.1.0 REGIONAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

The rock types of the region, District- Satna, ranges in age from Archaean to
Cainozoic. The Archaean rocks comprise of granites & gneisses and are
exposed only in northern part of the Satna district. The rocks of Vindhyan
Supergroup comprised of Semri, Kaimur, Rewa & Bhander groups. The
Semri Group of rocks is represented by an alternating sequence of
Sandstone and shale along with porcellanite and limestone. The Semri
Group of rocks are mainly exposed in the southern and northern part of the
district. The Rohtas Limestone of Semri Group is light to grey in colour, fine
grained compact and well bedded. The Kaimur Group comprising mainly
sandstone which is fine grained; massive and thickly bedded is exposed in
the northern and southern part. The Rewa Group of rocks comprise mainly
of sandstone, shale and conglomerate. The Bhander Group of rocks
exposed as a broad band and comprise mainly Shale, Nagod limestone and
upper Bhander sandstone and Nagod limestone is fine grained, hard,
compact thinly bedded to massive with some stromatolitic bands. The upper
Bhander Sandstone forms the cliffs of the Bhander plateau and is composed
of purple to reddish brown, fine to medium grained, flaggy to massive and
well sorted sandstone interbedded with splintery shale and siltstone. Lameta
Formation comprising sandstone and shale range in thickness from 15-80m
and occurs in the form of clusters on the hillocks of upper Rewa Sandstone.
Laterite occurs as capping on the Bhander Group of rocks and on the upper
Rewa Sandstone. It has a maximum thickness of 60m.
2.2.0 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

2.2.1 The rock formation occurring in the study area comprises sandstone, shale
and limestone, all belonging to the Bhander Group of Upper Vindhyan
Supergroup. These rock formations are almost sub-horizontal having south-
easterly dips varying from 2° to 5°.

The general stratigraphic succession of the study area is as below:

Table-II-1
The Regional stratigraphic succession of the area around
Naubasta-Kolard Block
Supergroup Group Formation
Recent - Laterite
Upper Bhander Sandstone
Sirbu Shale
Upper Vindhyan Bhander Group Lower Bhander Sandstone
Bhander (Nagod) Limestone
Ganurgarh Shales

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 REGIONAL GEOLOGICAL MAP OF NAGOD – SATNA – JAITWAR AREA
DISTRICT SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

Part-A
Part-A

KOLARD
KOLARD
Part-B
Part-B

TEXT
TEXT
FIGURE
FIGURE
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2.3.0 DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT FORMATIONS

2.3.1 GANURGARH SHALES

Ganurgarh Shale is litho stratigraphically basal formation of the Bhander

group. Exposures are not seen within the block as most of the part is covered
by soil. Ganurgarh Shale is not intersected in any of the MNKS series of
boreholes.

2.3.2 BHANDER (NAGOD) LIMESTONE

Outcrops of Bhander (Nagod) limestone in the area are scanty, occurring in

patches along the general trend which is almost NE-SW. The limestone
deposits are sub horizontally bedded with dips varying from 2° to 5° towards
south to south-east. At places where limestone bands are not seen they are
concealed below the soil and alluvium cover, varying in thickness from
fraction of a meter to as much as 3 to 5 meters. In many localities the
workable limestone does not have any overburden but in few instances it is
covered under the overburden which comprises of soil / alluvium and highly
siliceous limestone and also occurring as calcareous sandstone which is used
only as building stone.
Further, the Bhander limestone show fairly considerable variations in quality
and thickness, both laterally as well as vertically. Again, in several localities
the rich quality limestone beds are overlain and also interlayered with
limestone which is of inferior grade. Another feature which is quite widespread
in the stratigraphic sequence of this tract is the capping and inter- bedding of
the rich quality of limestone strata with shale and arenaceous as well as
argillaceous limestone.

The limestone are well bedded, fine to medium grained and grey to dark grey
in colour.

2.3.3 LOWER BHANDER SANDSTONE – (Impure Siliceous Limestone)

The rock occurs almost as a persistent capping over the Bhander Limestone
deposits in the area east and also west of Satna, right up to Nagod in the
West, with occasional breaks. The rock varies in colour from greyish white to
pale grey and pale brown, often cherty in nature and well bedded with thin
argillaceous intercalations. The rock is hard, compact, and comes out in
slabs.

This rock has perhaps been responsible for the preservation of a large tract
of limestone strata underneath, protecting it from sub aerial erosion.

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2.3.4 SIRBU SHALES

Very prominent exposures of Sirbu Shales are seen around Nagod town,
along the road cuttings, nala & river courses between Nagod and Satna. The
shales are thinly bedded and vary in colour from light grey to pale grey and
purple to purplish brown. These shales at places directly overlie the
limestone horizon.

2.3.5 UPPER BHANDER SANDSTONE

These sandstones make the distinct hillocks, situated away from the
limestone area were not examined in the investigation and accordingly not
described.
2.3.6 LATERITE

Laterite is seen at places between Nagod and Sitpura village and also in
patches around Satna, particularly on higher grounds

2.4.0 STRUCTURE OF THE BLOCK

The uniform horizontal to sub-horizontal disposition of the sedimentary

sequence in the area of investigation indicates that the area has not
undergone any major tectonic disturbance. Among the primary sedimentary
structures, bedding planes and laminations are very common within shale-
sandstone unit but not so prominent within limestone. The secondary
structures observed in the area are joints and stylolites. Stromatolites are
exposed in certain part of the block. To study the basin configuration of
limestone beds, a Floor Contour Plan is prepared at 10 m interval on
1:10000 scale (Plate no. IV). The floor of the limestone Zone is taken as
base for taking FRL values. The generalised strike of the strata is E-W with
low dips of 3-4 degree towards south. It is confirmed from Geological Cross
sections.

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 CHAPTER-III
EXPLORATION METHODOLOGY

3.0.0 EXPLORATION METHODOLOGY

3.1.0 GENERAL

3.1.1 The geological investigation was taken up by DMG, Madhya Pradesh around
Rampur and Ramasthan, Raghuraj Nagar Tehsil, Dist.-Satna which is nearby
present Naubasta-Kolard block and is included in the Survey of India
Toposheet no 63 D/10. The work in the above area commenced in October-
1975 and was closed in September-1976. 200 Sq. km of area between
Latitude 24° 36’ to 24° 39’ and Longitude 84° 47’ to 84° 59’ was mapped on
1:63360 scale. The rock formation belongs to Bhander group of Vindhyan
Super Group.

3.1.2 Dark grey limestone horizon of lower Nagod limestone with 8.00 to 13.50 m
thickness and average grade corresponding to flux grade occurs in the study
area. However, if mechanized mining is carried out, the grade may fall to the
cement grade.

3.2.0 SCHEME OF EXPLORATION

3.2.1 Methodology of Exploration

On the receipt of the administrative/ financial sanction from Ministry of Mines,

Govt. of India, National Mineral Exploration Trust, New Delhi for G4 level
exploration. MECL commenced drilling in Naubasta-Kolard block on
12.08.2016 and completed on 07.09.2016. the quantum of work
accomplished during the period of execution is given in table 1.1 .On the
basis of encouraging results of G4 level Exploration, further 07 boreholes
were proposed and subsequently drilled at G3 level. A total 12 (5+7) vertical
boreholes (MNKS-01 to MNKS-05, 294.00 m drilling & MNKS-6 to MNKS-12,
305.00 m drilling) involving 599.00 m of drilling along with associated
geological work i.e. geological mapping, surveying and sampling/chemical
analysis etc. have been completed in the block by June 2017. The geological
report is prepared and submitted in November 2017.

3.3.0 LIMITATIONS

3.3.1 The entire assessment of deposit is based on surface and subsurface data
obtained from geological mapping, drilling & sampling. Thus limitations as
regards to logical interpretation of these data are as follows:

3.3.2 The seven boreholes were proposed to be taken up in 800 m X 800m grid
pattern in the block, however due to reasons like unapproachability of
borehole sites due to cultivated land and rainy season, the grid could not be
maintained for drilling the boreholes on proposed locations and boreholes
were drilled on nearest approachable locations.

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3.3.3 The entire interpretations of the exploration data is based on the
assumptions of gradual change between the points of observations.

3.4.0 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AND GEOLOGICAL MAPPING

3.4.1 Triangulation network have been laid down in the proposed study area with
the help of DGPS. Boreholes have been fixed on the ground. RL’s and co-
ordinates of survey stations and exploration points have been determined
and the same is furnished as Annexure No I-A and I-B respectively.

3.4.2 The geological mapping on 1:10000 scale was carried out in 15.00 sq. km
area by taking traverses with the help of hand DGPS. The most of the area
of the block is covered with soil/alluvium. The scanty exposures of
Bhander/Nagod limestone in the east-central part of the block were mapped
and surveyed wherever available and plotted on the geological map.
Northern and southern part of the block is completely covered with
soil/alluvium. All the geological features wherever possible have been
recorded, plotted and furnished in the Map (Plate II).

3.4.3 13 no of surface/outcrop samples have been collected during G4 level

exploration from the total area of the block, wherever limestone outcrops
were located. These samples have been subjected to chemical analysis for
6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO, Al2O3 ,SiO2, Fe2O3 and LOI and results have been
furnished in Annexure III B.

3.5.0 SURFACE DRILLING

3.5.1 The entire core drilling has been done by wire line method in NQ borehole
size using diamond bits. The polymer was used as drilling fluid to flush out
the cuttings and to stabilize the borehole wall. The drilling fluid also works as
a coolant to avoid burning of drilling bits. Core recovery of more than 90%
was maintained in limestone, however, in case of weathered, loose &
fractured formation and in solution cavities filled with clay the core recovery
was low.

3.6.0 DRILL CORE LOGGING AND SAMPLE PRESERVATION

3.6.1 The entire core recovered by drilling was logged systematically in detail
describing different lithological units. The details of lithology, its grain size,
colour, texture, structural features, density of fossil content, presence of
intercalations, stylolite structure and cavities etc. have been recorded in the
limestone. Due to poor core recovery at places, extrapolations of various
drilled depth were done on proportionate basis considering the physical
characteristics of individual units recovered. All the cores were kept and
preserved properly in the core boxes following ‘Book pattern”. The duplicate
half core was preserved in core boxes and handed over to DGM, MP,
Regional Office, Rewa.

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3.6.2 The run-wise lithologs of boreholes MNKS-1 to 12 drilled by MECL are given
as Annexure-II and its graphic lithologs with zone details has been given as
Plate-VI.

3.7.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

3.7.1 PRIMARY AND CHECK SAMPLES: Considering the uniform nature of

limestone over considerable thickness in all the boreholes and after critical
study of lithological data generated during the present G-3 exploration, an
optimum sample length of 2 m is justifiable in evaluating the grade of
limestone. Hence the length of primary sample was kept at 2 m during
sampling of MECL borehole cores depending on the Lithology, fossil content
etc. However the samples of shorter lengths were also prepared wherever
felt necessary depending on the variations in the lithology and fossil
contents etc.

3.7.2 The drill core samples of the limestone were split into two equal halves by
using core splitter for preparation of primary samples. One half was
powdered to -100 mesh and the other half was kept for further studies
(Petrological studies etc.). By mixing, coning and quartering of the sieved
powder desired representative samples were drawn. Out of these
representative samples, 50 gm of samples were sent to MECL Chemical
Laboratory for primary analysis and remaining samples were preserved as
duplicate samples. A total of 105 primary core samples have been prepared
and sent to Lab. for analysis of 6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3
& LOI. These are the basic and most essential chemical constituents to
specify the grade of limestone in view of its utilization aspects such as
cement manufacturing, Iron & Steel industry, Chemical industry, Fertilizer
and Glass industry. A total of 5 primary core samples have been prepared
and sent to lab for analysis of 2 radicals SO3 & P2O5 as data was not
generated in G4 exploration. In addition to 106 primary samples, 10
numbers primary samples (around 10 % of primary samples) have been
analyzed for 6 radicals i.e. CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3 & LOI as check
samples.

3.7.3 The results of primary analysis of borehole core samples of MECL are
furnished as Annexure-IIIA. Analytical results of primary samples versus
check samples are given as Annexure-VA & VB.

3.7.4 COMPOSITE SAMPLE ANALYSIS: Composite samples have been

prepared borehole wise and length wise (6 m each) by taking powdered
material (-) 100 mesh of each primary samples in volume proportion and
thoroughly mixing, followed by coning and quartering. The details of
composite sample (08 Nos.) and its analysis for 12 radicals (CaO, MgO,
Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3, SO3, P2O5, TiO2, Mn2O3, K2O, Na2O and LOI has been
furnished as Annexure-III C.

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3.8.0 PHYSICAL ANALYSIS

3.8.1 Spectroscopic Studies: 07 composite samples of selected zones from

boreholes were subjected to spectroscopic analysis for minor and trace
elements (10 radicals) at Physical Laboratory of JNARDC, Nagpur. The
results are received and presented in Annexure VI.

3.8.2 X-Ray Diffraction Studies: The 07 composite samples of selected zones

from the boreholes were subjected to X-ray diffraction studies at Physical
Laboratory of MECL to determine the individual composition and to identify
major and minor constituents in the limestone. The results of these studies
are given as Annexure-VII

3.9. 0 PETROGRAPHIC STUDIES

3.9.1 The 9 nos. of specimens of Limestone from boreholes cores were subjected
to petrographic studies at Petrology Laboratory, MECL, Nagpur. The results
of these petrographic studies are presented as Annexure-VIII

3.10.0 SPECIFIC GRAVITY DETERMINATION

3.10.1 The 10 Limestone core samples from MECL boreholes were subjected to
specific gravity determination at Petrology Laboratory, MECL, Nagpur. The
average specific gravity of these 10 samples has been calculated as 2.65
and considered for calculation of resources. The results of specific gravity
determination are presented as Annexure-IX.

3.11.0 LIMESTONE ZONES INTERSECTED IN MECL BOREHOLES

3.11.1 The two zones of cement grade limestone i.e. zone-I & II has been
intersected in 6 boreholes (MNKS-1, 2, 4, 5, 7 & 9) drilled in the block. In BH
No MNKS-3 & 6 no cement grade limestone horizon is intersected. The
thickness of upper cement grade limestone zone designated as zone-I as
intersected in the boreholes drilled by MECL vary from 1.40 m (MNKS-12)
to 6.60 m (MNKS-8). The lower cement grade limestone zone i.e. zone-II is
comparatively thicker and its thickness varies from 2.74 m (MNKS-5) to 7.80
m (MNKS-2). In the BH no MNKS-2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 lower cement
grade limestone zone is overlain by ungraded limestone zones assessed on
the basis of the threshold value i.e. 34 % CaO & 4 % MgO. One ungraded
limestone zone is intersected in the upper part in each borehole i.e. MNKS-
2, 4 & 5. Ungraded limestone zones have also been intersected in BH no
MNKS-5 above zone-I and another below zone-II. The thickness of the
ungraded limestone zone varies from 1.40m (MNKS-12) to 5.60m (MNKS-
4),

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 Table No. - III.1
BOREHOLE WISE INTERSECTION OF DIFFERENT GRADE LIMESTONE IN BOREHOLES
DRILLED BY MECL IN NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK (G4),
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

NUABASTA-KOLARD BLOCK (G-4), ZONE BASED ON ≥ 42% CaO, < 4% MgO and < 16% SiO2 CUT-OFF

Depth (m) Thickness

BH.NO (m)
CaO MgO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 LOI Grade Zone
From To
MNKS-1 34.50 40.42 5.92 42.84 2.55 12.33 1.89 1.30 36.60 Cement I
44.86 52.00 7.14 43.82 3.47 9.53 1.73 1.19 38.43 Cement II

MNKS-2 36.80 43.00 6.20 42.73 2.30 11.43 1.49 1.35 37.39 Cement I
48.70 56.50 7.80 46.67 3.58 7.93 1.17 1.13 37.78 Cement II

MNKS-4 40.50 44.90 4.40 45.21 2.20 10.19 2.04 1.55 37.68 Cement I
50.50 57.00 6.50 48.40 0.40 10.06 1.80 1.30 37.71 Cement II

17.75 19.50 1.75 42.56 1.50 2.55 15.62 1.00 34.56 Cement LOCAL
44.80 48.70 3.90 44.57 1.51 12.33 2.13 1.02 36.85 Cement I
MNKS-5
52.81 55.55 2.74 43.40 3.50 10.19 1.79 1.40 36.23 Cement II
51.44 55.55 4.11 42.56 4.40 10.24 1.53 1.33 36.51 Cement II

ZONE BASED ON 34% ≤ CaO < 42% CUT-OFF

MNKS-2 1.00 5.65 4.65 34.53 2.33 26.63 2.69 1.60 29.52 UG
44.00 48.70 4.70 39.19 4.95 14.91 1.46 1.50 35.88 UG

MNKS-4 4.50 9.82 5.32 36.02 2.97 24.19 2.64 1.93 30.52 UG
44.90 50.50 5.60 34.72 4.22 21.92 2.90 2.44 30.97 UG

7.00 9.41 2.41 35.84 0.70 28.05 3.06 2.00 28.82 UG

40.00 43.20 3.20 34.16 2.20 25.78 4.59 2.30 28.98 UG
MNKS-5
48.70 51.44 2.74 35.56 6.25 17.30 2.55 2.00 33.33 UG
55.55 59.64 4.09 36.40 4.30 18.52 2.98 1.60 32.02 UG

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 Table No. III-2
BOREHOLE WISE INTERSECTION OF DIFFERENT GRADE LIMESTONE IN BOREHOLES
DRILLED BY MECL IN NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK (G3),
DISTRICT- SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH
NUABASTA-KOLARD BLOCK (G-3), ZONE BASED ON ≥ 42% CaO, < 4% MgO and < 16% SiO2 CUT-OFF

Depth (m) CaO MgO LOI ZONE

BH.NO Al2O3% Fe2O3% Grade
From To Thickness % % SiO2% %

MNKS-7 16.00 20.65 4.65 42.68 1.70 13.47 1.65 1.20 37.29 CEMENT I

MNKS-7 23.76 26.88 3.12 45.17 2.69 8.33 1.14 0.85 38.94 CEMENT II

MNKS-8 17.40 24.00 6.60 46.36 1.47 8.60 1.24 0.91 39.09 CEMENT I

MNKS-9 16.80 21.96 5.16 44.37 1.50 11.17 1.40 1.06 38.49 CEMENT I

MNKS-9 25.22 30.11 4.89 44.75 2.12 9.54 1.41 0.99 38.29 CEMENT II

MNKS-10 12.10 17.84 5.74 45.28 1.04 10.43 1.45 1.05 38.52 CEMENT I

MNKS-11 20.40 25.50 5.10 43.48 4.11 9.84 1.21 1.03 39.30 CEMENT I

MNKS-12 20.80 22.20 1.40 46.61 1.79 8.25 0.96 0.73 39.43 CEMENT I

ZONE BASED ON 34% ≤ CaO < 42% CUT-OFF

MNKS-7 14.45 16.00 1.55 39.85 0.81 17.25 2.35 1.63 34.88 UNGRADED

MNKS-7 20.65 23.76 3.11 37.34 6.38 13.65 1.62 1.43 38.19 UNGRADED

MNKS-7 26.88 31.50 4.62 37.01 4.70 17.45 1.83 1.44 35.33 UNGRADED

MNKS-8 12.00 17.40 5.40 36.92 4.48 17.73 1.86 1.73 35.34 UNGRADED

MNKS-8 24.00 25.90 1.90 35.45 7.54 18.05 1.35 1.06 36.05 UNGRADED

MNKS-9 21.96 25.22 3.26 42.20 4.24 10.79 1.36 1.10 38.86 UNGRADED

MNKS-9 30.11 31.74 1.63 37.72 5.73 15.03 1.61 1.28 37.17 UNGRADED

MNKS-10 9.30 12.10 2.80 37.92 4.86 17.27 1.64 1.65 36.02 UNGRADED

MNKS-10 17.84 20.92 3.08 35.41 4.72 19.81 2.22 1.58 34.39 UNGRADED

MNKS-11 17.00 20.40 3.40 40.68 4.09 14.22 1.41 1.17 37.63 UNGRADED

MNKS-12 15.20 16.60 1.40 41.15 3.22 13.42 1.42 1.20 35.94 UNGRADED

MNKS-12 18.00 19.40 1.40 39.30 1.79 16.33 1.97 1.62 35.24 UNGRADED

3.12.0 UTILISATION ASPECTS AND MINEABILITY

The specifications of limestone for various industrial uses are as follows:

1. Cement Industry
CaO : 42% (minimum) to 46%
MgO : 4% (max.)
Silica : 16% (max.)
Al2O3 : 2 (max.)

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 Fe2O3 : 2% (max.)
SO3 : 1.75% (max.)

a) Lime Saturation factor: 0.66 to 1.02

SiO2
Silica Modules = Al2O3 + Fe2O3 =1.2 to 4.0
CaO
Iron Modules = SiO2+Al2O3 +Fe2O3 =1.7 to 2.4
Al2O3
Hydraulic Modules = Fe2O3 =0.65 (min.)

B. I. S. (Bureau of Indian Standards) Specification

CaO : 42% (Min)
MgO : 2.5% (Max.)
SiO2 : 15% (Max.)
P2O5 : 1.5 % (Max.)
FeS2 : 2% (Max.)
2. Iron & Steel Industry

Elements BF Grade SMS Grade LD Grade

CaO 42% (Min.) 48% (Min.) 52% (Min.)
MgO 4% (Max.) 3% (Max.) 2% (Max.)
SiO2 9% (Max.) 4% (Max.) 1% (Max.)
SiO2+ Al2O3 11.5% (Max.) - -
Total Insoluble 12% - -
Acid Insoluble - 6.5% (Max.) -

3. Chemical Industry
BIS Specifications (1S:3204-1978, Reaffirmed-2003)
Requirement in percent by mass for
Characteristics Calcium Bleaching Caustic
Sugar
carbide Powder soda
CaO (Min.) 54.0 54.0 53.0 50.0
MgO (Max.) 0.8 2.0 1.0 1.0
SiO2 (Max.) 1.0 0.75 - 2.0
Fe2O3 (Max.) 0.25 0.15 - -
Mn2O3 (Min.) - 0.06 - -
CO2 (Min.) 42.00 42.00 42.00 41.00
Loss on Ignition (LOI) 46.00 46.00 46.00 44.00
S (Max.) 0.10 - - -
P (Max.) 0.01 - - -
Al2O3+ Fe2O3 (Max.) 0.50 - - 1.5
SiO2+ Al2O3 + Fe2O3 (Max.) - - 3.0 -

4. Fertilizer Industry
CaCO3+ MgCO3 : 85% (Min)
SiO2 : 5% (Max.)

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 5. Glass Industry
CaCO3 : 94.5 %
CaCO3 + MgCO3 : 97.5 %
Fe2O3 : 0.20 % (Max.)
BIS Specifications (1S:997-1973, Reaffirmed-1998)
CaO : 53.0 %
SiO2 : 2.5 %
Fe2O3 : 0.10 %
CaO + MgO : 54.50 %

6. Foundry Industry

BIS Specifications (1S:4149-1978, Reaffirmed-2008)

Characteristics Grade-1 Grade-2 Grade-3
CaO (Min.) 52 % 50 % 45 %
SiO2 (Max) 1.5 % 3% 5%
R2O3 (Al2O3 + Fe2O3) Max. 1% 1% 2%
MgO 2% 3% 5%
Insoluble matter 0.5 1 2
Sulphur & Phosphorus Traces Traces Traces

TABLE NO-III-3
Table Showing Specifications for Cement, Iron & Steel and
Chemical Industry of Limestone

Chemical Industry
Constituents Cement Iron & Steel Industry BIS Specifications (1S:3204-1978,
Industry (Specification) Reaffirmed-2003)
(Specificati Requirement in percent by mass for
on) BF Grade SMS Grade LD Grade Calcium Bleaching Caustic Sugar
carbide Powder soda
CaO (Min.) 42% (Min.) 42% (Min.) 48% (Min.) 52% (Min.) 54.0 54.0 53.0 50.0
to 46%
MgO (Max.) 4% (Max.) 4% (Max.) 3% (Max.) 2% (Max.) 0.8 2.0 1.0 1.0
SiO2 (Max.) 16% Max.) 9% (Max.) 4% (Max. 1% (Max.) 1.0 0.75 - 2.0
Fe2O3 (Max.) 2% (Max.) 0.25 0.15 - -
Mn 2 O3 (Min.) -- -- -- -- - 0.06 - -
CO2 (Min.) -- -- -- -- 42.00 42.00 42.00 41.00
Loss on -- -- -- -- 46.00 46.00 46.00 44.00
Ignition (LOI)
S (Max.) -- -- -- -- 0.10 - - -
P (Max.) -- 0.01 - - -
Al2O3+ Fe2O3 -- 0.50 - - 1.5
(Max.)
SiO2+ Al2O3 + -- 11.5% - - 3.0 -
Fe2O3 (Max.) (Max.)
Acid Insoluble 6.5% (Max.)

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 CHAPTER –IV
EVALUATION OF EXPLORATION DATA

4.0.0 EVALUATION OF EXPLORATION DATA

4.1.0 GENERAL

4.1.1 On enactment of MMDR Amendment Act 2015, Mineral (Evidence of

Mineral Contents) Rule 2015 and Mineral Auction Rule 2015, Govt. of India
directed State Governments to speed up exploration work for different
Mineral Commodities in the respective states. Accordingly Madhya Pradesh
Government requested MECL to take up exploration work of Limestone in 3
Blocks in Satna Districts of Madhya Pradesh.

4.1.2 In accordance with the request of Madhya Pradesh Government , the

exploration proposal of Naubasta-Kolard block submitted by MECL for G-
3/G-2 level was examined by Technical committee and after revising it for
G-4 level, it was approved by the Executive committee. The administrative/
financial sanction from Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, National Mineral
Exploration Trust (NMET), New Delhi for G3 level exploration of limestone in
Jamodi-Mahanna block at an estimated cost of Rs 57.91 lakhs vide F no
6/1/NMET-2015/2151 dated 03.04.2017.

4.1.3 MECL commenced drilling in Naubasta-Kolard block (G3) on 14.05.2017

and completed on 07.06.2017. A total 07 vertical boreholes (MNKS-06 to
MNKS-12) involving 305.00 m of drilling have been completed in the block.
The sampling and analytical work completed by October 2017 and
Geological Report prepared and submitted in November-2017.

4.2.0 EVALUATION OF THICKNESS AND GRADE

4.2.1 Borehole wise intersection of limestone is presented in Table III-1 & III-2. A
single zone of cement grade limestone has been intersected in majority of
the boreholes distributed throughout the block in 11 boreholes i.e. MNKS-1,
2, 4, 5, 7 to 12. A split zone/two zones is developed in borehole MNKS-01,
2, 4, 5, 7 & 9 with limited area. Beside this area, one local band of
limestone is developed in the boreholes MNKS-01 in southern part of the
block, at depth varying from 17.75 m to 19.50 m depth intersections as
shown in the map. The thickness of this limestone zone as intersected in the
boreholes drilled by MECL varies from 1.40 m to 7.80 m. The grade of CaO
varies from 42.56% to 48.40%. So resources are estimated as zone-I & II
separately of part-A as well as of part-B of Cement grade throughout the
block. Practically it is not feasible to separate small bands.

4.2.2 ZONE OF UNGRADED LIMESTONE

Ungraded Limestone (CaO 34% - 42%) has been encountered in boreholes

MNKS-2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. (Annexure- IVB) No zone of graded
Limestone is intersected in boreholes MNKS-1, 3 & 6. This zone of
ungraded area is marked on the plan (plate No. VI) around northern area of

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 block Part B comprising boreholes MNKS-8 & 10 by taking halfway influence
from peripheral boreholes in which graded (cement grade) limestone is
intersected. This area of about 2.7 Sq km in zone –II is excluded while
estimation of resources of cement grade limestone.

4.3.0 INFERENCE

4.3.1 From the study of borehole data it has been inferred (including ungraded
limestone bands) that the Bhander/Nagod limestone varying in thickness
from 22.00 m (MNKS-11 & 12) to 54 m (MNKS-5) has been intersected in all
the boreholes drilled in the block by MECL. It occurs below the overburden
thickness varying from 3.00 (MNKS-1) to 21.00 m (MNKS-6). All the
boreholes have been closed in Nagod Shales. A few thin bands of impure
limestone i.e. argillaceous/shaly limestone, stromatolitic limestone,
limestone with clay, shale, sandstone, gypsum bands, calcareous shale,
shale, and sandstone also occur in this formation. A cement grade limestone
zone only is found to occur in the Bhander/Nagod limestone whose
thickness varies from 1.40 m (MNKS-12) to 7.80m (MNKS-2). The other
grades i.e. SMS, LD, Chemical grade limestone are not encountered in the
boreholes drilled by MECL.

4.4.0 GRADES OF LIMESTONE

4.4.1 The grades of the limestone intersected in the boreholes drilled in Naubasta-
Kolard block has been assessed into Cement / BF grades on the basis of
compositional variations of main chemical constituent’s viz. CaO, MgO,
SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 and LOI of primary chemical analysis. The cut-of limit for
compositional variations of main chemical constituents fixed for different
grades of limestone as enumerated in table no IV-2 have been adopted by
MECL with marginal variations. The industry wise utilization aspects are
described in Para 3.12.0. The above grade wise compositional variation
holds good in best way with the specification of limestone utilized in different
industries after considering the reliability of chemical analysis.

4.5.0 RELIABILITY OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

4.5.1 A total of 10 no of check samples from borehole nos MNKS-6 to 12, have
been analyzed in MECL Chemical Laboratory, Nagpur to check the reliability
of chemical analysis. In addition to that 05 Nos of External check sample
were prepared and sent to JNAARDC, Nagpur for 06 radicals. The primary
analysis data v/s check analysis data and variation in the percentage of
CaO, SiO2, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3 & LOI are given as Annexure-V along with
scatter plot. The average variation in percentage of CaO, SiO2, MgO, Al2O3
& Fe2O3 are given as follows:

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 No of No of No of No of No of No of
Percentage
Samples Samples Samples Samples Samples Samples
Variation
CaO MgO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 LOI
<0.50% 8 8 6 9 9 5
0.5-1.0% 0 2 0 0 0 3
1.0-1.5% 1 0 3 0 0 1
1.5-2.0% 0 0 0 0 0 1
2.0-2.5% 1 0 1 0 0 0
2.5-3.0% 0 0 0 0 1 0
3.0-3.5% 0 0 0 1 0 0
3.5-4.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 10 10 10 10 10 10

4.5.2 Thus it is obvious from the above table that the chemical variation are found
to be within the permissible limits as more than 80% of samples show
variation <0.50% and more than 60 % of samples of remaining radicals
show variation ranging from 0.50 % to 2.00%

4.5.3 As chemical variations from MECL Lab is found to be within the permissible
limits, the chemical analysis of limestone samples can be taken as reliable
for the purpose of calculation of grades of limestone.

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4.6.0 PETROGRAPHIC STUDIES

4.6.1 A total of 09 nos. of drill core samples of boreholes drilled in the Naubasta-
Kolard block subjected to petrographic studies show that the major minerals
(>30%) in the rocks is calcite but dolomite and quartz also constitute a major
minerals in some other specimens. Calcite in the rocks occurs as finely
crystalline to microcrystalline, micritic/massive aggregates or grains
segregating in thin parallel layers or as recrystallized coarser grains at places.
The minor minerals (>1% to <5%) are opaque, clayey material, quartz,
dolomite, plagioclase, sericite & muscovite. Whereas accessary minerals
(<1%) are ferruginous materials, clays, quartz, biotite, sericite etc. Opaques
occur as fine euhedral to anhedral grains, veins and fillings. Clayey material is
present in the fractures and as thin deposition and very fine dispersed matter
intermixed with calcite at places. Quartz occurs as fine anhedral grains
floating in calcite mosaic. Dolomite occurs as medium subhedral to euhedral
aggregates or in the cracks. Muscovite, sericite and biotite are seen present
as fine to very fine flakes mostly segregated in clayey bands. Plagioclase
occurs as fine anhedral to prismatic grains. Calcite and dolomite at some
places occur as intruding veins comprising medium to coarse subhedral
grains. Stromatolitic traces are present in some of the specimens occurring as
sinuous-undulating sub-parallel thin clayey layers interbedded with micritic
layers. Some of the bio-clastic limestone specimen is made up of fine to
coarse lensoidal, elongated, rounded and irregular shaped bio-clasts
comprising of micritic calcite.

4.6.2 The different limestone specimen studied under microscope has been
identified as compact limestone, impure stromatolitic limestone, bio-clastic
limestone, thinly laminated impure limestone with alternate shale/calcareous
shale bands, etc.

4.70 X-RAY DIFFRACTION STUDIES

4.7.1 X-ray diffraction studies of 07 composite samples of limestone have revealed

the presence of calcite, dolomite and quartz as major constituent (≥5 %),
quartz, albite, muscovite and ankerite as minor minerals (≤5 to ≥1%).
Ankerite, muscovite, gypsum, labradorite and kaolinite occur as accessory or
trace minerals (≤1 %). The results are presented as Annexure No. VII

4.8.0 MINOR AND TRACE ELEMENTS

4.8.1 The emission spectrographic studies on 07 samples of limestone have been

carried out. The results of samples are awaited and the same will be
incorporated in the report after its receipt. The emission spectrographic
studies on 10 samples of limestone have been carried out at G3 level. The
results are presented as Annexure No. VI. The observations on these studies
are;-

- Lead (Pb) is present and value ranges from 13.20 ppm to 16.70 ppm.

- Nickel (Ni) is present and value ranges from 02 ppm to 06 ppm.

- Cobalt (Co) is present and value ranges from 01.30 ppm to 05.50 ppm.

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- Molybdenum (Mo) is present and value ranges from 0.20 ppm to 01.00
ppm.

- Zink (Zn) is present and value ranges from 12.60 ppm to 33.80 ppm,
Titanium (Ti) ranges from 124 ppm to 248 ppm.

- Manganese (Mn) is present and value ranges from 223 ppm to 742
ppm.

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 CHAPTER –V
RESOURCES AND GRADE

5.0.0 RESOURCES AND GRADE

5.1.0 GENERAL

5.1.1 MECL carried out G-3 level exploration to establish strike and depth
continuity and thickness of limestone horizon in Naubasta-Kolard block by
drilling 07 vertical boreholes in an area of 15 sq. km. with the objective to
make systematic assessment of grades of limestone and to estimate
inferred (333) category resources .

5.1.2 In Naubasta-Kolard block, the Bhander / Nagod limestone was intersected in

the 6 boreholes out of 7 boreholes drilled in the block. The two limestone
zones have been intersected in the 6 boreholes and are separated by a
3.11-5.60 m thick shaly limestone/calcareous shale zone. Both the upper
and lower cement grade limestone zones i.e. Zone-I & Zone-II has been
intersected in the lower pinkish grey/ light grey stromatolitic limestone
horizon. No cement grade limestone zone has been intersected in BH No
MNKS-3 & 6. Borehole wise graphic lithologs with zone details (grade and
thickness variation) of MECL boreholes is furnished as Plate-VI.

5.2.0 BASIC ASSUMPTIONS

5.2.1 For estimating the resources and grades of limestone following parameters
have been considered.

i) Limestone zones for cement grade have been prepared based

on cut-off i.e. minimum 42% CaO, 4% MgO (Max.) and 16%
SiO2 (Max.) cut-off. Limestone zones have also been prepared
for 34% to less than 42% Cao and 4% MgO (Max.).

ii) The zones of different grades have been demarcated from the
primary analysis values as per the cut-off limits for CaO, MgO
and SiO2 as detailed in para 3.12.0.

iii) Limestone resources have been estimated for the zones

demarcated based on the cut-off given above for Cement grade.
The exploration is restricted to Bhander/Nagod Limestone only
and all the boreholes were closed in the Nagod/ Ganurgarh
shales. The resources of impure limestone zone/bands
i.e.argillaceous/siliceous limestone occurring as thin bands
within Bhander/Nagod limestone i.e. with CaO percentage
varying between 34 to less than 42 % (as per threshold value
given by IBM) has not been estimated.

iv) The thin and impersistant /localized zone intersected in the

boreholes established on the basis of primary analyses which
could not be correlated thus were merged with the thick /most

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 persistent zones within which they were occurring and average
composite analyses have been calculated for these merged
zones.

v) Three representative section S1-S1’, S2-S2’ & S3-S3’ have

been drawn along N 280 W - S 280 E direction to show the lay
and disposition of limestone zones.

vi) The resources have been estimated for limestone zone-I and II.
Both the zones are persistent and well developed except in the
area around borehole no MNKS-3 & 6. Hence the line of non-
development has been drawn halfway between BH no MNKS-6
& 11, 6 &12, 3 & 2, 3 & 4, 3 & 1. The area of non-development
for both the zones i.e. zone-I & II have been excluded from the
resource estimation. The area considered for resource
estimation of zone-I & II is indicated on iso-chore map of zone-I
& II in Plate No-V and VI.

vii) The resources have been estimated by Iso-chore method

considering the paucity of exploration data.

viii) The iso-chores has been drawn at an interval of 1 m in the

influence area of the boreholes considering the actual thickness
of limestone zone intersected in the boreholes and resources
have been estimated by multiplying the area between two iso-
chores by the average thickness of two iso-chores. Thus out of
total 15 sq. km area of the block, the resources have been
estimated for 6.95 sq. km only excluding area of non-
development.

xi) The strike and dip continuity of limestone which is a bedded

sedimentary deposit of regular habit has been established in the
entire block based on the intersection and correlation of different
lithological units in the boreholes drilled. Considering the paucity
of borehole data i.e. only 12 boreholes (G4 & G3) in the block
with the total area of about 15.00 sq. km. and grid spacing of
boreholes around 800 m and non-availability of subsurface data
in the western part of the block, the entire limestone resources
have been kept under inferred category (333) as per exploration
norms for limestone enumerated in the Minerals (Evidence of
Mineral Contents) Rule 2015.

x) The average specific gravity of limestone has been taken as 2.65

arrived from mean of specific gravity determined for 09
limestone samples at MECL Laboratory.

xi) The average grade of zone-wise limestone resources and total

resource has been estimated by taking volume weighted
averaging grades of different area segment around each

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 borehole with different grades corresponding to respected
boreholes. The details have been provided below:

ZONE NET AVERAGE GRADE

RESOUR CaO MgO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 LOI
CE (mt) % % % % % %
I 78.29 44.40 2.25 10.54 1.56 1.19 38.15
II 52.81 46.54 1.85 9.46 1.60 1.18 38.03
Total 131.10 45.26 2.04 10.05 1.58 1.18 38.09
Block

xi) A deduction of 20% from gross in-situ resources has been made
to arrive at net in situ resources by isochore method for unseen
geological factors i.e. slope factor and cavities/caverns etc.

5.3.0 METHODOLOGY

5.3.1 The resources of limestone have been estimated by isochore method. The
methodology adopted, keeping the above assumptions in view, for resource
estimation is as follows:

5.3.2 Isochore Method: In this method of resource estimation, total thickness of

limestone zone intersected in each borehole below overburden has been
computed and marked on the isochore plan. The isochors at 1 m interval
were drawn for different thickness range by law of gradual change. Since
the borehole grid spacing is around 800 m, the entire resources has been
kept under Inferred category and there is only single grade of limestone i.e.
cement grade hence no iso-grade lines could be drawn. The thickness-wise
area between two successive iso-chores has been measured with the help
of AutoCAD Map-2016 software and recorded systematically. Each of these
areas is multiplied by average value of vertical thickness ranges in that area
to get the volume. The formula for resources estimation is as follows:

R = Av x T x Sp. gr.
Where R = Resources / Tonnage
Av = Area between the contours
T = Average vertical Thickness
Sp. gr. = Specific gravity of limestone

5.3.3 To arrive at net in-situ resources of limestone by iso-chore method, 20%

deduction was made from gross in-situ resources towards unseen
geological factors i.e. slope factor and void/cavity etc.

5.4.0 CATEGORISATION OF RESOURCES

5.4.1 Resources of limestone have been categorized under inferred Mineral

Resources (333) as per the United Nations Framework Classification
(UNFC). The parameters & assumptions for resources estimation have
already been defined in Para 5.2.1.

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5.5.0 RESOURCES

5.5.1 The resources of limestone have been estimated category-wise & grade-
wise as per specifications for different grades as given in Para 3.12.0 and
basic assumptions enumerated Para No. 5.2.0 by Iso-chore method and
have been furnished as Annexure-XA & XB.

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 GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION ALONG SECTION LINES S1-S1’, S2-S2’ & S3-S3’

NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK (G3), (NMET)

DISTRICT – SATNA, MADHYA PRADESH

GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION ALONG

SECTION LINE S1-S1'
RF 1:2000
RL In Meters RL In Meters
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
ZONE-I ZONE-I
N28°W 17.73 4.48 36.92 5.40 8.60 1.47 46.36 6.60 ZONE-I 13.47 1.70 42.68 4.65 26.63 2.33 34.53 4.65 11.43 2.30 42.73 6.20 S28°W
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
350 MNKS-8 MNKS-7 MNKS-2 350
BB RL 316.34 17.25 0.81 39.85 1.55
RL 316.735 RL 320.54 BB

300 300
TD 42.00m TD 42.00m
TD 61.00m 250
250 SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
18.05 7.54 35.45 1.90 13.66 6.38 37.33 3.11 17.45 4.70 37.01 4.62 8.33 2.69 45.17 3.12 ZONE-II 14.91 4.95 39.19 4.70 7.93 3.58 46.67 7.80 ZONE-II
200 200

GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION ALONG RL In Meters

RL In Meters
SECTION LINE S2-S2' S28°W
N28°W
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
17.27 4.86 37.92 2.80
10.79 4.24 42.20 3.26 11.17 1.50 44.37 5.16 ZONE-I RF 1:2000 12.33 2.55 42.84 5.92 ZONE-I

350 BB MNKS-10 MNKS-9 MNKS-1 350

RL 319.45 RL 316.10 RL 324.11 BB

300 300
TD 42.00m TD 45.00m
250 TD 61.00m 250
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
19.81 4.72 35.41 3.08 10.43 1.04 45.28 5.74 ZONE-I 15.03 5.73 37.72 1.63 ZONE-II 9.53 3.47 43.82 7.14
ZONE-II
9.54 2.12 44.75 4.89
200 200

GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION ALONG

SECTION LINE S3-S3'
RL In Meters
RL In Meters RF 1:2000 LEGEND
S28°W
N28°W Soil Limestone
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
350 24.19 2.97 36.02 5.32 MNKS-4 10.19 2.20 45.21 4.40
ZONE-I
350 Stromatolitic Limestone Shale
BB
RL 320.50 BB

PREPARED BY: SAPTARSHI GHOSH, SR. GEOLOGIST

Shaly Limestone Calcareous Sandstone P.P.KULKARNI, SR. MANAGER (GEO)
300 300 CHECKED BY: JAYANT KUMAR, DGM (EXPLORATION)
Limestone with Shale Bands Ungraded Limestone APPROVED BY: MUSHTAQUE, HOD (EXPLORATION)
TD 59.00m
250 SiO2 MgO CaO Thick.
250
SiO2 MgO CaO Thick. Cement Grade Limestone MNKS-1
21.92 4.22 34.72 5.60 Borehole no. with RL (m)
10.06 0.40 48.40 6.50 ZONE-II 324.11
200 200 BB Block Boundary

TEXT FIGURE -10

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5.5.2 Resources are estimated by Isochore Method only. The details of the
resources estimated by Isochore method is given in the Table-V-1,V-2 & V-
3.
Table-V-1
THICKNESS - WISE AND CATEGORY - WISE RESOURCES OF LIMESTONE
ESTIMATED BY ISO-CHORE METHOD, NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK, ZONE - I
PART – A

Gross
Thick-Range Volume Net resources
Area (m2) Resources Grade
(m) (Cu.m) (Tonnes)
(Tonnes)
0.00-1.00 891445.2290 445722.6145 1181164.928 944931.9427 Cement Grade
1.00-2.00 453889.0297 680833.5446 1804208.893 1443367.114 Cement Grade
2.00-3.00 305616.4336 764041.084 2024708.873 1619767.098 Cement Grade
3.00-4.00 319708.8743 1118981.06 2965299.809 2372239.847 Cement Grade
4.00-5.00 261824.3085 1178209.388 3122254.879 2497803.903 Cement Grade
5.00-6.00 291317.5063 1602246.285 4245952.654 3396762.123 Cement Grade
Zone Of Non
4949956.3587 - - - -
Development
TOTAL 7473757.7401 5790033.976 15343590.04 12274872.03

PART – B

Gross
Thick-Range Volume Net resources
Area (m2) Resources Grade
(m) (Cu.m) (Tonnes)
(Tonnes)
0.00-1.00 269639.4916 134819.7458 357272.3264 285817.8611 Cement Grade
1.00-2.00 346283.44540 519425.1681 1376476.695 1101181.36 Cement Grade
2.00-3.00 465775.7159 1164439.29 3085764.118 2468611.29 Cement Grade
3.00-4.00 597554.3025 2091440.059 5542316.156 4433852.92 Cement Grade
4.00-5.00 2058313.8950 9262412.528 24545393.198 19636314.56 Cement Grade
5.00-6.00 2126715.474 11696935.11 30996878.032 24797502.43 Cement Grade
6.00-7.00 964634.0065 6270121.042 16615820.762 13292656.61 Cement Grade
Zone Of Non
_ _ _
Development 1643963.3601
TOTAL 8472879.6909 31139592.94 82519921.29 66015937.03

THICKNESS - WISE AND CATEGORY - WISE RESOURCES OF LIMESTONE

ESTIMATED BY ISO-CHORE METHOD, NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK, ZONE – I
TOTAL (PART – A & PART – B)
Total Gross Total Net
Total Volume
Total Area (m2) Resources Resources Grade
(Cu.m)
(Tonnes) (Tonnes)
15946637.43 36929626.92 97863511.33 78290809.06 Cement Grade

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 Table-V-2
THICKNESS - WISE AND CATEGORY - WISE RESOURCES OF LIMESTONE
ESTIMATED BY ISO-CHORE METHOD, NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK, ZONE - II
PART – A

Gross
Thick-Range Volume Net resources
Area (m2) Resources Grade
(m) (Cu.m) (Tonnes)
(Tonnes)
UNGRADED 3049606.4582 - - - -
GRADED 0.0000 - - - -
Zone Of Non -
Development 4426935.2949 - - -
TOTAL 7476541.7531 - - - -

PART – B

Gross
Thick-Range Volume Net resources
Area (m2) Resources Grade
(m) (Cu.m) (Tonnes)
(Tonnes)
0.00 - 1.00 178671.6692 89335.835 236739.9617 189391.9694 Cement Grade
1.00 - 2.00 266858.88030 400288.32 1060764.049 848611.2394 Cement Grade
2.00 - 3.00 352740.4791 881851.2 2336905.674 1869524.539 Cement Grade
3.00 - 4.00 377817.5607 1322361.5 3504257.875 2803406.3 Cement Grade
4.00 - 5.00 364985.4792 1642434.7 4352451.839 3481961.472 Cement Grade
5.00 - 6.00 403739.0509 2220564.8 5884496.667 4707597.333 Cement Grade
6.00 - 7.00 1048853.612 6817548.5 18066503.46 14453202.77 Cement Grade
> 7.00 137004.0822 1023420.5 2712064.309 2169651.447 Cement Grade
6.00 - 5.00 1196206.56 6579136.1 17434710.61 13947768.49 Cement Grade
5.00 - 4.00 599197.9441 2696390.7 7145435.483 5716348.387 Cement Grade
< 4.00 396321.484 1236523 3276786.03 2621428.824 Cement Grade
UNGRADED 2689794.148 - - - -
Zone Of Non
Development 457564.0173 - - - -
Total 8469754.9668 24909855.16 66011115.96 52808892.77 Cement Grade

THICKNESS - WISE AND CATEGORY - WISE RESOURCES OF LIMESTONE

ESTIMATED BY ISO-CHORE METHOD, NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK, ZONE – II
TOTAL (PART – A & PART – B)

Total Gross Total Net

Total Volume
Total Area (m2) Resources Resources Grade
(Cu.m)
(Tonnes) (Tonnes)
15946296.7199 24909855.16 66011115.96 52808892.77 Cement Grade

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 Table-V-3
NET RESOURCES OF CEMENT GRADE LIMESTONE
ESTIMATED BY ISO-CHORE METHOD, NAUBASTA-KOLARD BLOCK
TOTAL (PART – A & PART – B)
Zone Part A Part B Net Resources Grade
(Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes)
Zone - I 12274872.03 66015937.03 78290809.06
Zone - II - 52808892.77 52808892.77 Cement Grade

Total 12274872.03 118824829.80 131099701.83

5.5.3 A total of 131.10 million tonnes net in-situ limestone resources with an
average grade of 45.26% Cao, 2.04% MgO, 10.05% SiO2, 1.58% Al2O3,
1.18% Fe2O3 & 38.09% LOI i.e. Cement grade have been estimated in the
block in an area of 9.35 sq. km out of total 15.00 sq. kms area of the block.
While calculating the resources, ungraded limestone zone has been excluded.
All the resources belong to “Inferred Category” (333) only as this was a
regional exploration carried out by drilling only 12 boreholes in the block. All
the resources belong to the cement grade only as the average grade of
resources confirms with the specifications of cement grade as detailed in Para
no.3.12.0.

5.5.4 An attempt has been made to calculate the zone-wise average grade as well
as average grade of the entire block by polygonal method. Thus calculated
average grade of the block is 45.26% Cao, 2.04% MgO, 10.05% SiO2, 1.58%
Al2O3, 1.18% Fe2O3 & 38.09% LOI.

5.6.0 SUMMARY OF RESOURCES

5.6.1 The summary of resources by Iso-Chore method is given below.

i) The grade-wise net in-situ resources for Limestone Zone-I in an area of

9.35 sq. km by iso-chore method under “Inferred Category” (333) for
Cement grade computed after deduction of 20% from gross resources
for unknown geological factors are in the order of 78.29 million tonnes
with an average grade of 44.40% Cao, 2.25% MgO, 10.54% SiO 2,
1.56% Al2O3, 1.19% Fe2O3 & 38.15% LOI i.e. Cement grade.

ii) The grade-wise net in-situ resources for Limestone Zone-II in an area
of 5.32 sq. km by iso-chore method under “Inferred Category” (333)
for Cement grade computed after deduction of 20% from gross
resources for unknown geological factors are in the order of 52.81
million tonnes with an average grade of 46.54% Cao, 1.85% MgO,
9.46% SiO2, 1.60% Al2O3, 1.18% Fe2O3 & 38.03% LOI i.e. Cement
grade.

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iii) The Total grade-wise net in-situ resources for Limestone Zone-I & II in
an area of 9.35 sq. km by iso-chore method under “Inferred
Category” (333) for Cement grade computed after deduction of 20%
from gross resources for unknown geological factors are in the order of
131.100 million tonnes with an average grade of 45.26% Cao, 2.04%
MgO, 10.05% SiO2, 1.58% Al2O3, 1.18% Fe2O3 & 38.09% LOI.

iv) Thickness - wise and category - wise resources of limestone

estimated by iso-chore method for both zone – I & II are given in
Annexure- XA & XB.

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6.0.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1.0 CONCLUSIONS

6.1.1 MECL carried out G-3 level exploration in this block during a period from
14.05.2017 to 07.06.2017. The boreholes could not be drilled exactly on the
proposed points due to in-accessibility on account of rainy season and
paddy fields/cultivated lands and was drilled at nearest accessible locations.

6.1.2 The rock formation occurring in the area comprises sandstone, shale and
limestone, all belonging to the Bhander series of Upper Vindhyans. These
rock formations are almost sub-horizontal having strike NE-SW and
southeast dips varying from 5° to 7°. Stratigraphically, the limestone belongs
to Bhander/Nagod Group. The limestone is well bedded, fine to medium
grained, grey to dark grey colour deposit. The thickness of the limestone
based on sub-surface data; vary from 22.00 m to 54.00 m. It is underlain by
Nagod shales/Ganurgarh shales. The Bhander/Nagod Limestone is covered
by soil ranging in thickness from 3.00 m to 21.00 m. A few scanty outcrops
of Bhander/Nagod Limestone are observed in the east-central part of the
Block and in rest of the area is concealed under soil/alluvium.

6.1.3 The G-3 level exploration was carried out in 15.00 sq. km. area by drilling
305.00 m in 07 boreholes, analyzing 111 primary samples (including 5 no
check samples) for 6 radicals (CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SiO2 & LOI), 8
composite samples for 12 radicals (CaO, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3, SO3,
P2O5, TiO2, Mn2O3, K2O, Na2O and LOI), 10 samples for petrographic study,
10 samples each for X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic studies and 10
samples for specific gravity determination.

6.1.4 The thickness of limestone (including ungraded limestone bands) as

intersected in boreholes drilled by MECL varies from 22.00 m (MNKS-11) to
54 m (MNKS-5). The two separate cement grade limestone zones i.e. zone-I
& II. The upper cement grade limestone zone i.e. zone-I, has attained a
thickness which varies from 1.40 m (MNKS-12) to 6.60 m (MNKS-8) whereas
the thickness lower cement grade limestone zone i.e. zone-II varies from
2.74 m (MNKS-5) to 7.80 m (MNKS-2). No cement grade limestone zone has
not been intersected BH no MNKS-3 & 6

6.1.5 X-ray diffraction studies of 07 composite samples of limestone have revealed

the presence of calcite, dolomite and quartz as major constituent (≥5 %),
quartz, albite, muscovite and ankerite as minor minerals (≤5 to ≥1%).
Ankerite, muscovite, gypsum, labradorite and kaolinite occur as accessory or
trace minerals (≤1 %)

6.1.6 The grade-wise net in-situ resources for Limestone Zone-I in an area of 9.35
sq. km by iso-chore method under “Inferred Category” (333) for Cement
grade computed after deduction of 20% from gross resources for unknown

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 geological factors are in the order of 78.29 million tonnes with an average
grade of 44.40% Cao, 2.25% MgO, 10.54% SiO2, 1.56% Al2O3, 1.19% Fe2O3
& 38.15% LOI i.e. Cement grade.

6.1.7 The grade-wise net in-situ resources for Limestone Zone-II in an area of 5.32.
km by Iso-chore method under “Inferred Category” (333) for Cement grade
computed after deduction of 20% from gross resources for unknown
geological factors are in the order of 52.81 million tonnes with an average
grade of 46.54% Cao, 1.85% MgO, 9.46% SiO2, 1.60% Al2O3, 1.18% Fe2O3
& 38.03% LOI i.e. Cement grade.

6.1.8 Based on the outcome of 12 boreholes, a total of 131.100 million tonnes of

Cement grade net in-situ resources of “Inferred (333) category” have
been estimated in 9.35 sq. km area out of total 15.00 sq. km area of the
block by Isochore method after deducting 20% of the total resources
towards unseen geological factors i.e. slope factor and cavities/caverns etc.

6.1.9 The average grade of 131.100 million tonnes of Cement grade net in-situ
resources of Inferred resouces (333) category”have been assessed as
45.26% Cao, 2.04% MgO, 10.05% SiO2, 1.58% Al2O3, 1.18% Fe2O3 &
38.09% LOI i.e. Cement grade.

6.2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

6.2.1 As the boreholes drilled in 800m X 800 m grid (G3 Level), the resources are
estimated under Inferred resouces (333) category of UNFC.

6.2.2 The exploration is carried out as per Mineral (Evidence of Mineral Contents)
Rule- 2015, Mineral Auction Rule-2015 and MMDC Act-2015. This level of
exploration will facilitate the state government (MP) for auctioning of the
block under ML.

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PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPLORATION IN NUABASTA-KOLARD
BLOCK

A : OVERALL GUIDANCE
Shri Md. Mushtaque , HOD (Exploration)

B : OVERALL PLANNING & CO-ORDINATION

Shri Md Mushtaque, HOD(Exploration)
Shri Jayant Kumar, Dy G M(Exploration)Non Coal
Shri B.P. Raturi, Dy.G.M. (Exploration) (Non-Coal)

C : OVERALL SUPERVISION

Shri Mushtaque, Dy.GM (Oper.)/Z.M., MECL, Central Zone

Shri Jayant Kumar, Dy.G.M. (Exploration)/ (Non-Coal)
Shri A.K Shukla,Sr.Manager (Geoogy)
Shri Pradeep Kulkarni, Sr Manager(Geology)

D : PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Shri Pradip P. Kulkarni, Project Manager
Shri Anil Tiwari, Sr DE,Project Manager

E : PHYSICAL EXECUTION OF WORK

Shri Pradip P. Kulkarni, Project Manager
Shri Saptarshi Ghosh, Geologist
Shri Rajeeb Kisku, TA(SDM)

F : CHEMICAL LABORATORY, MECL, NAGPUR

Shri Tembhurne, Sr.Manager (Labs.)
Shri Sandip Gawande, Sr.Chemist
Dr. (Mrs.) Dipti Rahangdale, Sr.Chemist
Shri Rohit Sharm, Sr.Chemist

G : PHYSICAL LABORATORY, MECL, NAGPUR

Shri Proloy Taran Das,Sr.Mineralogist

H : PETROLOGICAL LABORATORY, MECL NAGPUR

Shri Sayantan Pal, Sr.Geologist
I : IT CENTRE
Mrs. Priti Ujaoney, DGM (System)
Shri A.D.P. Rao, Sr.Manager (System)
Shri K.K.Kaushik, Sr.Manager (Geo)
Miss. Neelu Priya Tirkey,Sr.Geologist
Shri Rahul Mathankar, Sr. Programmer
Shri Philip Varghese, Sr. Console Operator

J : DATA PROCESSING & DOCUMENTATION

Shri Jayant Kumar, Dy.G M (Exploration)/(Non-Coal)
Shri Pradeep Kulkarni , Sr.Manager (Geology)
Shri Saptarshi Ghosh, Sr Geologist
K : REPROGRAPHY & PRINTING
Shri L.R. Mallick, Sr. Survey & Map Officer
Shri Rajib Kisku, TA (SDM)
Shri V.K. Taiwade, Technician (S&M)
Shri P.Keshava Rao, Technician (S&M)

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