PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR MULTI COLOR GRANITE QUARRY In 5-00 Acres of Govt ...

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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR

MULTI COLOR GRANITE QUARRY

In 5-00 Acres of Govt. Kharabu Land
Survey Number: 167
Kotekoppa Village, Kanakapura Taluk
Ramanagara District, Karnataka

By
M/s. Shivashakthi Enterprises

No. 201, 68th Cross Road
5th Block, Rajaji Nagar
BENGALURU – 560 010
KARNATAKA
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C O N T E N T S
Sl. Description Page
No. No.
1 Executive Summary P-2
2 Introduction P-3
3 Market Review P-5
4 Project Description P-11
5 Site Analysis P-14
6 Planning P-16
7 Proposed Infrastructure P-19
8 Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan P-21
9 Project Schedule & Cost Estimates P-23
10 Analysis of Proposal & Conclusions P-24

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Owner’s Name : M/s. Shivashakthi Enterprises
Mine Site Area : 5-00 Acres of Govt Land
Mine Type : Semi-Mechanized Open Cast
Material : Multi Color Granite
Survey No./ Plot No. : Survey No. 167
Region : Kotekoppa Village
Taluk/ Tehsil : Kanakapura
District : Ramanagara
State : Karnataka
Status of lease : Operating (Q. L. No. 627)
Govt. Land
Total Area 5-00 Acres
Reserves : Type Geological (m3) Mineable (m3)
Proved 1,94,413 64,755
Probable 40,929 33,633
Possible 40,929 31,343
Total 2,76,271 1,29,731
Proposed Production : Year Saleable (Cum) Waste (Cum)
First 12,006 28,014
Second 10,004 23,342
Third 12,006 28,014
Fourth 10,004 23,342
Fifth 12,006 28,014
TOTAL 56,026 1,30,724
AVERAGE 11,205 26,145

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2.0 Introduction

2.1 General:
Granite is the gift; Mother Nature has blessed the mankind, who has always
found various means to utilize these treasures. A strong and solid rock,
granite has found umpteen uses, particularly in the construction of buildings
and other structures. Another popular usage of the stone is as the
architectural stone in exterior, interior decoration, landscaping and
monuments.

2.2 What is Granite?
The definition of "granite" varies. A geologist might define granite as a
coarse-grained, quartz- and feldspar-bearing igneous rock that is made up
entirely of crystals. Granite technically refers to a light-colored granulose
plutonic rock composed of feldspars, plagioclase, quartz (felsic minerals)
and minor amounts of mafic minerals such as biotite, hornblende, pyroxene,
iron oxides etc. But in the commercial parlance, the term Granite has become
synonymous with all those crystalline rocks which have pleasing colors,
strength to bear the processes of quarrying, cutting & polishing and are used
commonly for decorative purposes. In the dimension stone trade, the word
"granite" is used for any feldspar-bearing rock with interlocking crystals that
are large enough to be seen with the unaided eye. By this classification,
rocks such as anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite,
gabbro and others are all sold under the trade name of "granite". Being more
resistant to wear and tear as well as weathering, granite is the most sought-
after stone to be used as building as well as decorative stone. The fascination
for granite is due to its taking mirror-like polish, high compressive strength,
longevity and beauty.

Indoors, polished granite slabs and tiles are used in countertops, tile floors,
stair treads and many other design elements. Granite is a prestige material,
used in projects to produce impressions of elegance and quality. One of the
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most familiar uses of granite in the United States is in kitchen countertops.
In addition to solid slab countertops, granite tiles can be used to create a
colorful and durable work station.

2.3 Present Proposal:
Considering the abundantly available granite source and the growing
demand in the domestic as well as international market, M/s. Shivashakthi
Enterprises has been carrying-out Quarrying of Multi Color Quarrying in a
Govt. land of 5-00 acres area, in Sy. No. 167 of Kotekoppa Village,
Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara district, Karnataka. The said quarry is an
Operating Quarry vide QL No. 627. It is proposed to quarrying with an
annual production rate of 11,245 Cum/annum (Avg).

2.4 Promoters’ Background:
The Multi Color Granite Quarry is being operating by M/s. Shivashakthi
Enterprises who is an experienced entrepreneur from Bengaluru District of
Karnataka State.

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3.0 Market Review

3.1 General
Due to the changing trends in the construction industry, increased
affordability of common middle class population and increased demand for
the residential and commercial tenements across the country, utilization of
Granite has picked-up a great pace since the last decade. Also, the very
quality of its polishing ability, appearance, strength etc. have made granite
as an obvious choice in the construction of residential houses/ apartments,
religious centers (temple, church etc.), commercial complexes, hotels and
business centers etc.

The granite used for decorative purposes is a costly material in comparison
with other materials. Hence its utilization and trade within the country has
been at a low profile when compared with the exports. As explained above,
with the emergence of rich middle class and spurt in the construction
activity, the internal trade is on the rise.

3.2 Prime Varieties of Indian Granite
In the world market, there are nearly 300 varieties of granite. India supplies
about 200 varieties. Out of these, prime varieties represent a wide spectrum
of colour, texture and structure. These prime varieties have substantial
resource base. Commercial names of granite are derived from area of origin,
colour, pattern etc.

Karnataka state specializes in the production of ruby red, chilly red, cera
grey, Kanakapura Multi-colour, Himalayan Blue and Sira Grey varieties of
granite. Andhra Pradesh is famous for Black galaxy, Srikakulam Blue and
Black varieties of granite while Tamil Nadu is abundant in Jet-Black and
Tippu-White, Kashmir-White and Paradiso Sea green varieties of granite.
Odisha specializes in Green colour, silver grey, sea weed green, chilka blue
and grey wave varieties of granite. The availability of various granites in
various states is given below:
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State Varieties of Granite Available
Andhra Pradesh Black Galaxy, Srikakulam Blue, Steel Grey, Paradiso,
Anantapur Grey, Silver Galaxy etc.
Bihar Tiger Skin, Mayurakshi Blue, Sawan Rose, English
Teak, Black Cheetah etc.
Gujarat Sonabadi Grey, Balaram Green, Ajapur Galaxy, Godhra
Grey, Maharaja Tiger Black etc.
Haryana Steel Grey Porphyry, Purplish Granite Porphyry, Deep
Green etc.
Karnataka Ruby Red, Fish Belly, Himalayan Blue, Sira Grey, Red
Multi, Hassan Porphyry, Hassan Green, Magadi Green,
Tiger Black etc.
Kerala Tropical Green, Paradiso, Kerala White etc.
Maharashtra Grey Silk, Light Green, Jhansi Red etc.
Madhya Pradesh Multi-Coloured, Black Granite etc.
Odisha Berhampur Blue, Silver Grey, Seaweed Green, Chilka
Blue, Red Pearl, Jeypur and Keonjhar Black etc.
Rajasthan Mokalsar Green, Nagina Green, Rosy Green, Blue Pearl,
Chima Green, Bala Flower, Platinum White etc.
Tamil Nadu Kashmir White, Rawa Silk, Paradiso, Green Multi,
Colombo Juparana, Tiger Skin, Kunnam Black, Turiyur
Blue etc.
Uttar Pradesh Ruby Red, Jhansi Red, Green granite, Black Granite etc.
West Bengal Bero Green Porphyry, Steaky Gneiss, Purulia Black,
Birbhum Green, Spotty Black etc.

3.3 Market Demand:
Although Granite is classified as a Minor Mineral under the MMDR Act
1957, it is a major contributor in foreign exchange earnings. India is one of
the largest producers of dimension stones in the world and is the second
largest exporter of raw granite after China and is ahead of Brazil and South
Africa. India ranked fifth in the export of processed (value added/ finished)
granite products. The dimension stone industry in India employs over one
million workforces. This industry plays a vital role in the economy of states
like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan. Rural economy
of many developing states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and
North-Eastern States is dependent on this industry.

Granite is the most sought-after stone black granite since long. In the ancient
times, the granite pillars and beams were preferred material to support the
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huge structures of temples and palaces and for making protective walls
around them. With the invention of modern tools of greater hardness and
polishing ability, the use of granite has rather increased for aesthetic values.
The modern motorized tools of tungsten carbide and brazed diamond have
enabled the user to cut and polish the granite as per the specifications of the
building sector. Presently cut and polished granite slabs of 20mm thickness
are preferred for flooring, while tiles of 10 or 12 mm thickness are used for
cladding. In addition to this, grave stones and monuments of various shapes
and sizes are also in vogue. Because of the flexibility of the cutting tools,
many artifacts of granite for decorative purposes are being made.

Granite also finds its application in making garden furniture such as
benches, fountains and many other articles which are used for landscaping
and/or for decorative purposes. The cut-to-size small blocks are used as
cobble stone, kerb stone, road sidings and many other innovative uses.

Crude granites are utilized for structural purpose after little dressing &
sizing whereas processed granites are used mostly in the construction of
buildings and monuments and for interiors and exterior facings. Because of
its superior wear resistance and non-denting quality, granite is used for
various meteorological and engineering instruments such as surface plates,
straight edges, parallels, cubes, V-blocks and work mounting tables of
coordinate measuring machines.

The surface plates are used as flat datum surface whenever precise
measurements of dimensions and geometrical relationships are to be
carried-out. For this purpose, harder variety of granite is required so that it
can bear the high degree of grinding, polishing and calibration for achieving
flat surface. It has been found that granite which is to be used for surface
plates should have a close grain size, homogeneity, high density and
hardness, uniform colour and low moisture absorption. The granite should
also be free from flaws.

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Indian Granite, because of various uses enumerated above, is finding
increased demand in the domestic as well as international market. It is an
important commodity amongst ores and minerals which is being exported
from the country. It is mainly traded in the form of crude or roughly
trimmed blocks, as cut blocks and slabs and as polished blocks and tiles. The
export value of granite (total) increased to Rs. 4,994 Crores in 2009-10 from
Rs. 4,815 Crores in 2008-09 and contributed about 3.91% of all India exports
of minerals & ores, next only to the diamond and iron ore exports. The share
of granite (others) was at 49% at Rs. 2,471 Crores and that of crude or
roughly trimmed blocks was about 32% at Rs. 1,617 Crores followed by
granite (polished blocks/ tiles) with 13% at Rs. 672 Crores and Granite (cut
blocks/ slabs) with 5% at Rs. 234 Crores. China was the most important
buyer for Indian granite and its share in the total value of exports of granite
was 24% followed by USA (14%) and Germany (6%). The product wise
export details of granite, is given below:

2008-09 2009-10
Product Category Value Value
Qty (T) Qty (T)
(Rs. Cr.) (Rs. Cr.)
Crude or roughly
2,641,496 1,633.41 2,598,235 1,616.57
trimmed
Cut Blocks/ Slabs 379,236 199.58 295,794 234.13
Polished Blocks/ Tiles 308,493 960.68 207,505 671.95
Other Products 629,538 2,021.22 726,134 2,471.08
TOTAL 3,958,763 4814.89 3,827,668 4,993.73

From the above, it is evident that, even though there was a decline in the
quantity exported, there was a net rise in the Foreign Exchange earnings into
the Country’s economy.

3.4 Resource Availability
India is endowed with abundant resources of a wide variety of granite
comprising over 200 shades. As on 1.4.2005, resources of granite dimension
stone of all varieties are estimated at 37,426 Million Cubic Metres. Of these
resources, 1,130 million cubic metres (about 3%) fall in reserve category
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while the remaining 36,296 million cubic metres or about 97% fall in
resources category.

Under reserve category, about 23 million cubic metres of all grades fall
under proved category while 1,162 million cubic metres fall under probable
category. About 93% reserves are located in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
with a share of 86% and 7% respectively.

State-wise break-up of total resources reveals that Karnataka with about 25%
resources followed by Jharkhand (24%), Rajasthan (23%), Andhra Pradesh
(6%), Madhya Pradesh (5%) and Odisha (5%) together account for 88% of
resources. Grade wise classification reveals that about 8% of the total
resources fall under Black Granite while 91% under Coloured Granite.
About 1% of the reserves and resources are of unclassified grade. The details
of reserves/ resources as on 01.04.2005 are given below:
(in Million m3)
State Reserves Remaining Total
Proved Probable Total Resources Resources
Andhra Pradesh - - - 2,405.890 2,405.890
Assam - - - 583.950 583.950
Bihar - - - 877.612 877.612
Chattisgarh - - - 50.057 50.057
Gujarat - - - 421.296 421.296
Haryana - - - 34.000 34.000
Jharkhand - - - 8,847.364 8,847.364
Karnataka 19.212 35.600 54.812 9,252.866 9,307.678
Kerala 0.140 - 0.140 2.668 2.808
Madhya Pradesh - 969.224 969.224 1,024.860 1,994.084
Maharashtra - - - 1,158.847 1,158.847
Meghalaya - - - 286.467 286.467
Odisha - 80.000 80.000 1,763.060 1,843.060
Rajasthan - 4.500 4.500 8,520.708 8,525.208
Tamil Nadu - 17.690 17.690 541.745 559.435
Uttar Pradesh - - - 494.819 494.819
West Bengal 3.658 - 3.658 29.768 33.426
TOTAL 23.010 1,107.014 1,130.024 36,295.977 37,426.001
Black Granite 2.694 13.422 16.116 3,144.393 3,160.509
Coloured Granite 20.316 1,093.592 1,113.908 32,792.449 33,906.357
Unclassified - - - 359.135 359.135
TOTAL 23.010 1,107.014 1,130.024 36,295.977 37,426.001
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