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MINUTES OF THE 52nd MEETING OF THE STATE GEOLOGICAL PROGRAMMING BOARD HELD ON 7TH JUNE 2016 AT BHUBANESWAR.

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The 52nd meeting of the State Geological Programming Board

(SGPB) was held under the chairmanship of Sri R. K. Sharma, IAS,

Principal Secretary to Government of Odisha, Steel & Mines

Department on 7th June 2016 at Hotel Mayfair, Bhubaneswar.

The list of the participants is given in ANNEXURE-I.

52.02.00 WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR OF GEOLOGY, ODISHA &

MEMBER SECRETARY, SGPB.

Sri Artatrana Dash, Director of Geology, Odisha and Member

Secretary, SGPB extended a hearty welcome to Sri R. K. Sharma, IAS,

Principal Secretary to Government of Odisha, Steel & Mines

Department and Chairman SGPB, Sri V. Devdas , Dy. Director

General, GSI, (SU): Odisha, Sri Deepak Mohanty, IFS, Director of

Mines, Odisha and all delegates & participants to the 52nd SGPB

meeting which is held annually for finalization of field season

programmes of the DG(O) by reviewing the last field season work

progress and its outcome. The Member Secretary apprised the

house that the SGPB meeting has been held regularly since 1967 to

coordinate the geological activities within the State and to

interface with the CGPB and GSI. Since then, this meeting has

emerged as the most important means of formulating exploration

strategy, avoiding duplication of work for mineral development of

the State. The Directorate of Geology has been engaged mainly in

mineral exploration at various level of UNFC. He sought the active

cooperation and total involvement of GSI, OMC, CMPDI, CSIR-

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IMMT, AMD, MECL etc for mineral development of the State. He

also expressed that resource assessment of most of the mineral

discoveries has not been reached the G-2 level of UNFC and

informed the house that mineral blocks now need to be assessed at

minimum G-2 level. He appreciated the work of geoscientists in

field amidst lot of adverse situations. He thanked the participants

for their august presence to review the exploration activities

conducted during 2015-16 and items proposed for 2016-17. He

gave a brief outline of 11 investigations comprising coal (2), iron ore

(1), manganese (1), gemstone(3), graphite(1), Geophysical survey

for graphite(1), Heavy Mineral in Beach Sand (1), Dimension Stone

(1) undertaken during 2015-16 by the DG(O). He also informed that

the Directorate of Geology has proposed to take up 12 items during

2016-17.

52.03.00 ADDRESS BY SRI V Devdas , DY. Director General, GSI, (SU),

ODISHA

Sri V Devdas, DY. DG, GSI (S.U) Odisha in his address briefed the

activity and achievements of GSI during the year 2015-16. He

mentioned that GSI is now carrying out exploration in G-2 level of

UNFC to facilitate auctioning of mineral blocks. He informed the

house that 75% of the State’s geographical area is coming under

OGP (Obvious Geological Potential) area. He requested Govt. in

Steel & Mines Department to provide the status of freehold / virgin

areas to take up exploration at G-2 level of UNFC. He also requested

the chairman, SGPB to facilitate in getting forest clearance for

mineral exploration. He agreed to extend all possible cooperation to

the Directorate of Geology (O) in the field of mineral exploration.

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52.04.00 ADDRESS BY SRI DEEPAK MOHANTY, IFS, DIRECTOR OF MINES,

ODISHA

Sri Deepak Mohanty IFS, Director of Mines, Odisha in his address

stated that mineral exploration has gained momentum after

promulgation of the Mines and Minerals (Development and

Regulations) Amendment Act, 2015 and the Minerals (Evidence of

Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015. There is a need for reporting mineral

resources / reserves as per Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents)

Rules, 2015. He was optimist about putting 9 blocks into auction

during 2016-17 and 8 more blocks by 2017-18. He appreciated and

praised the coordinated approach by different agencies like GSI,

MECL and State Directorate of Geology for upscalling the

exploration status of mineral blocks at G-2 level of UNFC to

facilitate auction. He also indicated that Govt. has planned to

outsource the exploration to achieve the objective in time. Director

of Mines also assured GSI to provide necessary lease hold map of

the State for their convenience. He also informed that as regards

forest clearance for mineral exploration, Ministry of Mines,

Government of India is taking up the issue with Ministry

Environment and Forest &Climate Change (MoEF & CC),

Government of India and is hopeful that guideline for relaxation

would come out shortly.

52.05.00 ADDRESS BY SRI R. K. SHARMA, IAS, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO

GOVT. OF ODISHA, STEEL & MINES DEPARTMENT AND

CHAIRMAN, SGPB.

Sri Raj K Sharma, IAS, Principal Secretary to government of Odisha,

Steel and Mines Department and Chairman, SGPB welcomed all the

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delegates and participants of the 52ndSGPB meeting. The Chairman

stated that exploration should lead to meaningful exploitation

which will in turn bring prosperity to the State. He advised to

upscale the exploration status of mineral blocks to at least G-2 level

of UNFC to facilitate auction. Simultaneously, he urged upon to

focus minor minerals so that it can also be eligible for auction. The

chairman expressed that as CMPDIL is looking after the coal

exploration in the State, so the State Directorate of Geology should

focus on non-coal minerals like iron ore, manganese, chromite,

bauxite, graphite, limestone etc. He informed the House that

discussion with Ministry Environment and Forest &Climate

Change (MoEF & CC) is going on to have a permission instead of

clearance to carry out exploration in forest areas. The chairman

praised the role of Geoscientists working in the interior areas for

undertaking mineral exploration He thanked all the organizations

participating in the 52nd SGPB meeting and wished the meeting a

success.

52.06.00 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 51st SGPB MEETING

The Member Secretary, SGPB placed the Minutes of the 51st SGPB

meeting circulated vide letter No. 5433/DG, dated 07/07/2015

before the house for confirmation and the Minutes were

unanimously confirmed by the House without any change.

52.07.00 REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN ON MINUTES OF 51st SGPB MEETING

The Member Secretary, SGPB, initiated discussion on the follow up

action on Minutes of the 51st SGPB meeting with due permission of

the chairman, SGPB.

52.07.01 Regarding resource assessment in virgin areas not covered by PL or

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ML and also in the areas identified for auction (Para 51.05.00), the

Member Secretary, SGPB informed that DG (O), GSI and others are

undertaking exploration work in the free hold area as per the

guidelines of UNFC.

52.07.02

Regarding Para 51.07.01 on formation of Working Committee

under the chairmanship of Dy. DG, GSI to monitor the follow up

actions on decisions taken on 50th meeting of the SGPB within two

months time, the Member Secretary, SGPB stated that review

meeting with GSI and IBM for expediting mineral exploration of

virgin blocks were held under the Chairmanship of the Directorate

of Mines, Odisha.

52.07.03 Regarding Para 51.07.02 on the issue of estimation of fire clay in

different coal mines of the State, Member Secretary, SGPB stated

that estimations undertaken by lessees will be intimated to DM (O)

as fire clay is now placed under the list of Minor Minerals.

52.07.04 Regarding Para 51.07.03 for convening a meeting between CMPDIL

and DG (O) on the issue of revision of drilling target of 5000m

during 2014-15, the Member Secretary informed that action in this

regard has been taken up. Exploration in Madhupur Coal Block is

continuing. Further exploration in Baitarani East Coal block has also

been taken up during 2015-16 and after completion of drilling in

three boreholes further drilling in this block was suspended due to

obstruction by local villagers.

52.07.05 Regarding Para 51.07.08 on formation of Core Group, the Chairman,

SGPB advised that Core Group should be formed under the

chairmanship of the Director of Geology with members from other

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organizations to chalk out strategy for mineral exploration. In this

context , Member Secretary stated that Core Group comprising Sri

M K Patel, Director from GSI, Sri S N Parida, JDG(L-I) and Sri G K

Bhuyan, JDG (L-I) from DG(O) and Sri S K Das, JDM from DM(O) are

holding regular consultation to chalk out strategy for mineral

exploration.

52.07.06 Regarding Para 51.08.01 on the issue of re-assessment of resources

is quite necessary. Exploration of newly enlisted Minor Minerals

(31) are equally important along with the other major minerals. In

reply, the Chairman, SGPB suggested that DG (O) will be responsible

for their exploration and assessment and IBM will chalk out strategy

for iron ore and manganese ore exploration in lapsed / determined

MLs. IBM stated that

1. Complete exploration proposal of the lease area is being

included in the Mining Plan and Scheme of Mining.

2. Regarding submission of data on exploration the same will be

submitted only after receipt of the same from the lessees.

3. As desired by Ministry of Mines, Government of India, CG, IBM

has constituted Committee for expediting process of

comprehensive regional mineral exploration (comprising (1)-

Regional controller of Mines, IBM- Conveyor, (2)- Dy. Director

General-GSI, (3)-Representative of MECL and (4)-

Director/commissioner of Mining & Geology of the concerned

state as members). The role of the committee is for evaluation of

all applications pending with state Government for mineral

concession to facilitate quick assessment of potential blocks for

detailed exploration etc. The recommendations of the committee

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to be submitted to the Controller General, IBM. Priority to be

accorded to part ‘C’ of Schedule I and Schedule IV notified

minerals. The first meeting of Committee for expediting process of

comprehensive regional mineral exploration was held in the

conference hall of Bhubaneswar regional office on 10.03.2016.

Further the Member Secretary informed that assessment of iron

ore in Netrabandha Pahar of Sundargarh district at G-2 level is

shortly going to be completed and will be put to auction during

2016-17.

52.07.07 Regarding Para 51.08.02 on the issue of making provision of

summer internship programme for 3-4 weeks duration for 25 PG

students of Utkal University, the Member Secretary, SGPB,

informed that internship training of students may be arranged as

per provision of Rule-63 of MC Rule-2016. However facility of

training in different laboratories of DG(O) has been extended to

three P.G students as per request of HoD Geology, Utkal University.

52.07.08 Regarding Para 51.08.03 on the issue of earthquake microzonation

mapping, the Chairman, SGPB stated that it is not under his

purview. Further, on the mitigation of coastal zone hazards the

Chairman, SGPB suggested that the matter will be intimated to

Revenue and Disaster Management Dept, Govt of Odisha if written

request is received from SGAT. Further, the member secretary

informed that this matter has been communicated to Eastern

Region Office, GSI for further action. Member Secretary also added

that no specific proposal has yet been received from SGAT in this

regard.

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52.07.09 Regarding Para 51.10.01 on the issue of availability of iron ore and

manganese ore freehold blocks to take up detailed exploration at

G-2 level of UNFC for auction, Member Secretary stated that DM(O)

is providing information of free hold iron ore blocks in phased

manner for undertaking exploration.

52.07.10 Regarding Para 51.10.02 on the issue of detailed exploration of

Bauxite deposits in the state, Member Secretary informed the

house that bauxite exploration in the State is being delayed due to

adverse ground situations and steps are being taken to remove the

bottleneck on priority basis. Further, MECL has been requested to

take up exploration of 14 plateaus (19 blocks) in the districts of

Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Rayagada and Koraput.

52.07.11 Regarding Para 51.10.03 on the issue of exploration of “Dolomite,”

recently notified as “Minor Mineral” by Govt. of India, Member

Secretary replied that guidelines pertaining to exploration and

assessment of "Dolomite" will be finalized soon.

52.07.12 Regarding Para 51.10.04 on the issue of detailed exploration of

bauxite plateaux, the member secretary stated that action is being

taken by the Govt. in Steel & Mines Department to facilitate

exploration of bauxite & other minerals in forest area.

52.07.13 Regarding Para 51.10.05 on review of exploration status in respect

of notified minerals after the MM(D&R) Amendment Act, 2015, the

Member Secretary replied that exploration status in respect of

notified minerals are being reviewed regularly.

52.07.14 Regarding Para 51.10.06 on exploration requirement as per

Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015, the Member

Secretary informed that DG(O) is carrying out exploration of major

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minerals as per Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules,

2015.

52.07.15 Regarding Para 51.10.07 on the issue of identification of areas for

auction, the Member Secretary stated that for identification of

blocks/area of notified minerals has been finalised in the meeting

with GSI, IBM & MECL. In the process one block of iron ore & three

blocks of limestone with G-2 level and six iron ore blocks, one

limestone block, one bauxite block & one manganese block with

G-3 level have been finalised.

52.07.16 Regarding Para 51.10.08 on the suggestions of SGAT that there

should be an Integrated programme of investigation for reserve

estimation of iron ore & manganese for which DG(O) should act as

nodal agency, the Member Secretary informed that the proposal is

under active consideration of Govt. in Steel & Mines Dept.

52.07.17 Regarding Para 51.10.09 on the suggestions of SGAT that resource

should be evaluated in respect of 31 Minor Minerals notified by

Govt. of India and in this regard a special investigation cell is to be

set up in the Directorate of Geology for investigation of 31 Minor

Minerals, the Member Secretary informed that suitable follow up

action will be taken after finalization of the new OMMC Rules.

52.07.18 Regarding Para 51.10.10 on the suggestion of SGAT for deep drilling

down to a depth of 300m in Sukinda Chromite Belt to prove

additional resources of chromite and the programme should be

jointly executed by different exploring agencies, the Member

Secretary stated that the suggestion could not be find a place in the

Annual Field Season Programme during 2016-17 due to pre

occupied exploration programme of DG(O).

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52.07.19 In response to Para 51.10.11 regarding suggestions of SGAT that

investigation should be conducted for minerals of strategic

importance like base metal, gold and PGE using Remote Sensing,

Geophysical and Geo chemical techniques, the Member Secretary

intimated that in the changing scenario no investigation

programme on base metal, gold and PGE has been proposed by GSI,

SU, Odisha during F.S. 2016-17 and likewise DG (O) is also not

taking up exploration of basemetal, gold and PGE. However, it will

be considered in the FSP 2017-18.

52.07.20 In response to Para 51.10.12 regarding proposal of SGAT that

assessment of small and isolated plateaus of bauxite should be

taken up by DG(O), the Member Secretary replied that assessment

of small and isolated bauxite plateaus has suffered set back due to

protest of local people.

52.07.21 In response to Para 51.10.13 regarding suggestions of SGAT for

training of officers of DG(O) & OMC in India and abroad on regular

basis to update themselves about the latest exploration technique,

the Member Secretary informed that GSI,TI, Hyderabad has been

requested for providing training to officers of Directorate of

Geology, Odisha.

52.08.00 PRESENTATION BY MEMBER ORGANISATIONS

52.08.01 Dr B K Sahu, Director, GSI, SU: Odisha made an elaborate

presentation on the exploration activities conducted during 2015-

16 in Mission mode. Mission-I comprised two items under

Specialized Thematic Mapping (STM), seven items under

Geochemical mapping and one item in Marine and Coastal Survey

Division in the state. Mission-II included five iron ore, one PGE, two

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manganese, one REE and four coal projects. Mission III includes two

projects on Geoinformatics and Mission IV includes two projects on

Geotechnical Investigations. Dr Sahu highlighted on Specialized

Thematic Mapping in transect between Luhakorha and Karanjia in

the central part of Singhbhum craton, Gumlai-Parmanpur-

Jamunkaira-Phasimal area in the contact zone between Singhbhum

Craton (SC) and Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt (EGMB), Geochemical

mapping around Jharigan and Bijapir area and Debugaon – Kodinga

area of Nawarangpur dist., search for PGE in the mafic and

ultramafic plutonic bodies in Patakhali-Balijori and Ghutrigaon-

Mundasahi areas of Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts, Manganese

Investigations in Bhagwanpur, Santipur and Tentalapani Blocks in

the eastern part of Eastern Ghat Granulite Belt covering parts of

Angul district. Mr MK Patel, Director, GSI, SU: Odisha made an

elaborate presentation on Iron Ore projects. He highlighted

prospect and achievement of iron ore exploration done in

Mendhamaruni block, Kalamang west block, Ghoraburhani south

block of Sundergarh district.

52.08.02 Sri S N Parida, Joint Director Geology (L- I), Directorate of Geology

made an elaborate presentation of work undertaken during 2015-

16 in respect of coal, iron ore, manganese, graphite, gemstone,

dimension stone, beach sand heavy minerals and geophysical

survey for graphite. Sri Parida mentioned that 1836.30m core

drilling in four boreholes has been done in Madhupur Block of Ib

Valley coal field. Similarly, 606m of core drilling has been done in

Baitarani East Block of Talcher coal field. The drilling in the area has

suffered set back due to protest of local people.

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Exploration for iron ore in Netrabandha Pahar in Sundergarh district

is continuing and 309.90m drilling has been achieved in 10

boreholes. The ore types include lateritic ore, soft laminated ore,

hard laminated ore, shaly ore and blue dust.

Manganese exploration was undertaken in Roida ‘D’ block of

Keonjhar district. Surveying and large scale geological mapping on

1:2000 scale over 0.21 sq. km. has been carried out and 188.40m

drilling has been achieved. Thickness of manganese bands in the

boreholes varies from 1m to 9.55m and Mn content varies from

10.54% to 36.75%.

Exploration for graphite was carried out around Panchubai of

Rayagada district. An area of 120 sq. km. has been covered by

geological mapping on 1:25,000 scale with identification of 11

graphite occurrences in the area. The graphite occurrence around

appear to be promising.

Exploration for gemstone was carried out around in (i) Nitai,

Nuagaon & Mundakata villages in Myurbhanj district (ii) in

Jhillingdhar North of Kalahandi district and (iii) in Kamakhyanagar-

Pallalahara subdivisions of Dhenkanal & Angul districts. In

Jhillingdhar North incidence of almandine garnet, moonstone and

corundum have been reported. In Kamakhyanagar area semi

transparent to opaque almandine and rhodolite garnets has been

reported. In Nitai, Nuagaon and Mundakata area no gemstone has

been reported.

Investigations for assessment of rocks suitable for use as dimension

stone was carried out around Mahalikparha in Boudh district but

the lithounits were not found suitable to be used as dimension

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stone due to close spaced joints, and presence of substantial mica &

garnets.

Assessment of heavy minerals in Beach Sand along Puri coast in

Hunda- Samantaraipur and Mulpari blocks was carried out during

the year 2015-16. A total of 2064m augur drilling have been

achieved in boreholes put at 100mX50m grid and each borehole

was drilled upto 8m depth. In total 2064 nos of samples were

drawn at 1m interval out of which 88 composite samples have been

prepared. Analysis results are awaited.

Geophysical Investigation by self potential survey was carried out

around Kanibani & Jugapadar of Rayagada district to target

subsurface graphite occurrences. A quantitative approach to find

out the depth of graphite zone has been attempted using vertical

electrical sounding method.

He also briefly presented the 12 exploration programmes of the

Directorate of Geology to be taken up during 2016-17 which

includes coal(1), iron ore(5), graphite(3), limestone(1), heavy

mineral(1) and mineral potential survey (1).

52.08.03 Sri S K Das, Deputy General Manager (Geology), OMC Ltd.

presented the review of work of OMC during 2015-16 and also the

programme of work for 2016-17 in their leaseholds of chromite,

iron ore and manganese. He briefly presented the exploration of

chromite in Sukinda Ultramafic and Boula-Nuasahi Complex, iron

ore and manganese in Bonai - Keonjhar belt. He informed that all

the five boreholes drilled in south kaliapani ML have intersected ore

zone. Ore body of 75m length has been proved in band III. Out of

07 bore holes drilled in Sukrangi ML in band-III, 03 are found to be

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positive and 04 are negative. Sri Das stated that out of 14

boreholes drilled in Serenda- Bhadrasahi mining lease of OMC, one

bore hole was promising while rest 13 were proved to be barren up

to 65.00m. Sri Das added that exploration work will continue in

different lease holds of OMC as per the quantity envisaged in

exploration programme for 2016-17. Besides, 4.90 Lac meters of

core drilling is proposed to be undertaken in 30 Mining Leases of

OMC Ltd. in 3 years (2016-17 to 2018-19) for assessment of total

ML areas. The above quantum of core drilling is subject to

availability of required forest permission.

52.08.04 Sri S M Rao, Chief Manager, (Geology), CMPDIL presented the work

undertaken during 2015-16 in Talcher and IB valley coal fields. He

informed that CMPDIL has achieved 65,820m of drilling against a

target of 62,350m during 2015-16. He also presented a detailed

programme of exploration by CMPDIL to be carried out in 2016-17

with a drilling target of 1,41,400m. He informed that out of the

above 59,400m of drilling will be carried out by CMPDIL, 5,000m by

DG(O) and 29,000m by MMPL. Besides 67,000m of drilling will be

carried out through tendering.

52.08.05

Sri G S Yadav, Deputy Regional Director, AMD, Jamshedpur made a

presentation briefing the exploration activities of AMD in Odisha

during 2015-16 for uranium, rare metal & rare earth elements and

beach sand heavy minerals. It was reported that the activities of

AMD during 2015-16 were mostly concentrated in Gorumahisani-

Badampahar, Daitari and Koira basins in Odisha for exploration of

uranium. Rare metal and Rare earth elements investigation has

been done in Pandikimal area of Jharsuguda district for columbite-

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tantalite and beryl. A total of 1650kg of columbite-tantalite has

been recovered. AMD had achieved 1731m drilling in 179 bore

holes in beach sand investigation along sea coast between Arjapalli

and Agstinuagaon in Odisha.

Sri Yadav informed the house that the work programme of AMD for

2016-17 will be finalized after October 2016.

52.08.06 Sri B N Das, Deputy General Manager (Expl)) MECL briefed the

house that MECL has conducted 1000m RC drilling in Bolani and

876m drilling in Kalta iron ore mines of SAIL in Sundergarh district

2015-16. He informed that RC drilling will be continued in the above

areas during 2016-17.

52.08.07 Sri P Prakash, Dy. Controller of Mines, IBM stated that during the

period of review, Indian Bureau of Mines has done regular

inspection of mines for mineral conservation & systematic

development of mines and protection of environment under

Mineral Conservation &Development Rules, 1988. Out of 18 mining

plans received, two have been approved, nine under process and

seven plans were rejected. Besides, 09 RQP Certificates have been

granted and five RQP Certificates were renewed.

52.08.08 Dr Deepak Kumar Kar, Geologist, GWS & I, Odisha presented the

review of work of 2015-16 which includes ground water table/

quality monitoring, hydro geological investigation and survey,

renovation/ replacement/ new monitoring wells and Roof top Rain

water Harvesting and Ground water recharge. Dr Kar also put forth

the Annual Programme for 2016-17.

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52.08.09 Sri P K Behara, AGM (Geology), NALCO in his deliberation stated

that during 2015-16, a total 5114.46 m of drilling has been

achieved through 198 bore holes in the North Block (Part-1). He

further informed that 6000m of drilling target has been fixed in 25m

X 25m grid for 2016-17.

52. 09.00 DISSCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS OF 52nd SGPB

52.09.01 AGENDA -1

MoEF & CC, Government of India may be requested to relax the

norm of putting borehole in forest area in order to expedite general

exploration in G-2 level of UNFC.

Suggestion: DG (O)

(Action: MoEF & CC, S&M Dept)

AGENDA -2

Exact spacing of boreholes along and across the strike for a

particular mineral block for G-2 level of exploration may be

decided by a Committee of representatives from GSI, IBM & DG (O)

to avoid confusion in this regard.

Suggestion: DG (O)

(Action: IBM, GSI, DG(O), MECL)

AGENDA -3

General / detailed exploration of free hold mineral blocks may be

effected by Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode for timely

completion of the work.

Suggestion: DG (O)

(Action: S&M Dept)

AGENDA -4

Identification of Mineral blocks with G-4 level of UNFC be

undertaken for future availability of potential blocks for general /

detailed exploration.

Suggestion: DG (O)

(Action: All Stake holders)

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Participating in the discussion, Mr Patel, Director, GSI shared his

views that for general exploration borehole spacing is dependent

on geology of the horizon. In case of regular deposits borehole

spacing of 200m-400m is necessary. In case if irregular deposits

100-200m spacing may be required. IBM also agreed that it

depends on the geology and geomorphology of the terrain. But

normally one should go ahead with 200 X 200m spacing.

AGENDA -5

a) Status of time bound Exploration to be collected from the

lessees as per UNFC norms in pursuance of Ministry of

Mines Letter No. F-10/75/2008-MV dated 23.12.2010.

Sl.

No.

Name of

the

Lease &

Owner

Total

Lease

area

(in Ha)

Lease area explored as per UNFC norms

(in Ha)

C=D+E+F+G

Remarks/Commen

ts including

reasons for not

carrying out the

exploration as per

UNFC norms.

G1

Level

G2

Level

G3

Level

Other Lease

area/unexplor

ed area

A B C D E F G H

1.

2.

3.

b) Exploration of the virgin area & area proposed to be

auctioned as per UNFC and interaction with the stake

holders in this regard.

c) Veracity of exploration within lease area extended up to

March 2020.

Suggestion: IBM

(Action: All Stake holders & IBM)

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AGENDA -6

SGAT had proposed the following two items to be taken up by the

DoG and GSI.

a. Re-investigation of the crystalline limestone (carbonatite

occurrences) in Sunki Valley of Koraput and Khariar area of

Nuapada districts, with a view to determining contents of

rare earth elements.

b. Re-investigation of graphite occurrences, mines and waste

dumps of beneficiation plants with a view to assessing

graphite values at a cut-off of 3% FC.

Suggestion: SGAT, Bhubaneswar

(Action: DoG & GSI)

AGENDA -7

Construction of a separate cell for investigation and development

of minor minerals, specifically the 31 minor minerals which have

been taken out from the list of major minerals and placed under

minor minerals.


(Action: S&M Dept.& DG(O))

AGENDA -8

Investigation for strategic minerals like base metals, gold, PGE, tin

ore by application of remote sensing, geophysical, geochemical

survey techniques.


(Action: GSI & DG(O))

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AGENDA -9

Deeper drilling in Sukinda Chromite belt jointly by DoG (O), GSI,

OMC, Tata Steel and possibly MECL. The investigations should also

look for incidence of Ni, Co and PGE.


(Action: GSI., DG(O), OMC & MECL)

AGENDA -10

All low grade iron ore deposits at +45% Fe should be explored and

assessed. Simultaneously, beneficiation studies should be carried

out to upgrade such low grade iron ore resources by adopting

state of art beneficiation techniques.


(Action: GSI, DG(O) & other stake holders)

AGENDA -11

The reserve status of earlier explored iron ore, bauxite, limestone,

manganese ores deposit should be up-graded to conform to UNFC

classification norms to make the blocks auction worthy.


(Action: GSI & DG(O))

AGENDA -12

Emphasis should be given for exploration of potash fertilizer

minerals like nepheline-syenite.


(Action: DG(O))

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AGENDA -13

The State Govt. should take advantage of National Mineral

Exploration Trust Fund to meet the expenditure to be incurred for

exploration and assessment of mineral prospects of the State

including leasehold areas.


(Action: S&M Dept., DG(O))

AGENDA -14

Sri R N Patra, SGAT suggested that crystalline limestone occurrences

in the State should be properly studied to establish whether these

are carbonatites or not. Research work should be done by the

geological organizations as well as university to establish the fact. If

these are carbonatites ,then the contents of rare earth elements in

these rocks should be assessed.


(Action: GSI, IBM, DG(O) & Utkal University)

AGENDA - 15

Sri R N Patra, SGAT suggested that as there is a dearth of potash

fertilizer minerals not only in the State but also in the country.

Nepheline syenite rocks may be considered as a source rock for its

potash value. He further suggested to ascertain the potash value of

nepheline syenite occurrences in Koraput, Bolangir and other

districts of Odisha for use as potash fertilizer.


(Action : GSI & DG(O))

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52.10.00 SUMMING UP OF THE PROCEEDINGS

The entire gamut of discussions and recommendations were

summed up by Sri SN Parida, Joint Director Geology, L-I. He

appreciated the endeavour of all the participating organizations in

the field of mineral development of the state. All delegates and

participants have felt the need of upscaling of exploration at least

up to G-2 level for all major minerals for facilitating auction process.

In this regard all exploration agencies are requested to uphold their

commitment and expedite their mineral exploration programmes

for mineral development of the State.

52.11.00 VOTE OF THANKS

The one day session of the 52nd State Geological Programming

Board meeting concluded as Sri J P Panda, Joint Director Geology,

Balangir proposed Vote of Thanks to all dignitaries, members and

stake holders.

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ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF 52nd SGPB MEETING HELD ON 7TH JUNE 2016

Sl. No. Name Designation Organization

1 Sri R.K. Sharma, IAS Principal Secretary to Govt. of Odisha Steel & Mines Department

2 Sri D. Mohanty, IFS Director of Mines, Odisha Dir. of Mines, Odisha

3 Sri V.Devdas Dy. Director General GSI, SU: Odisha

4 Sri A.T. Dash Director of Geology, Odisha Dir. of Geology, Odisha

5 Sri P. Sahoo Superintending Geologist GSI, SU: Odisha

6 Sri Jaydip Mukherjee Superintending Geologist GSI, SU: Odisha

7 Sri A.K. Tripathy Superintending Geologist GSI, SU: Odisha

8 Sri M.K. Patel Director GSI, SU: Odisha

9 Sri B.K. Sahu Director GSI, SU: Odisha

10 Sri N.K. Pal Director GSI, SU: Odisha

11 Sri S.N. Parida JDG (L-I) Dir. of Geology, Odisha

12 Sri G.K. Bhuyan JDG (L-I) Dir. of Geology, Odisha

13 Sri K.C. Mohapatra JDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

14 Smt. A.B. Mishra JDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

15 Sri J.P. Panda JDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

16 Sri R.K. Mohanta DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

17 Sri M.D. Behera DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

18 Sri S.K. Sahu DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

19 Sri K. Patnaik DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

20 Sri M.R. Panda DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

21 Sri N. Sahu DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

22 Sri M.R. Mohapatra DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

23 Sri K.D. Nath DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

24 Sri B.R. Sethi DDG Dir. of Geology, Odisha

25 Sri P.C. Mishra Geologist Dir. of Geology, Odisha

26 Dr. P.K. Chand Petrologist Dir. of Geology, Odisha

27 Sri S. Mishra Geologist Dir. of Geology, Odisha

28 Sri D. Sharma Geologist Dir. of Geology, Odisha

29 Sri D.K. Sahu Geologist Dir. of Geology, Odisha

30 Sri M.R. Mishra Joint Director Geology (L-I) Dir. of Mines, Odisha

31 Sri S.K. Das Joint Director Mines Dir. of Mines, Odisha

32 Dr. U.C. Jena Deputy Director Mines Dir. of Mines, Odisha

33 Sri D. Agrawalla Mining Officer Dir. of Mines, Odisha

34 Sri D.K. Sahoo Mining Officer Dir. of Mines, Odisha

35 Sri J.K. Panda Mining Officer Dir. of Mines, Odisha

36 Ms L. Prusty Mining Officer Dir. of Mines, Odisha

37 Sri S.K. Das Dy. General Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

38 Smt. N. Das Dy. General Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

39 Dr. T. Basa Dy. General Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

40 Sri S.K. Nayak Sr. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

41 Sri B.B. Mishra Sr. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

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42 Sri K.C. Rath Sr. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

43 Sri J.P. Pattnaik Sr. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

44 Sri B.K. Dash Sr. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

45 Sri B.K. Panda Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

46 Sri P.K. Saha Dy. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

47 Smt. S. Mahanta Dy. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

48 Sri R. Mohanty Dy. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

49 Sri T.K. Kandeyang Dy. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

50 Sri P.K. Sahu Dy. Manager (Geology) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.

51 Dr S.M. Rao Chief Manager (Geology) CMPDIL, Bhubaneswar

52 Sri A.B. Mahato Dy. Manager (Geology) CMPDIL, Bhubaneswar

53 Sri G.S. Yadav Dy. Regional Director AMD

54 Sri P. Prakash Dy. Controller of Mines IBM, Bhubaneswar

55 Sri B.N. Das Dy. General Manager (Expl.) MECL

56 Sri P.K. Behera Asst General Manager (Geology) NALCO

57 Dr. D.K. Kar Geologist GWS&I, Odisha

58 Sri S. Sahu Manager (Geology) IDCOL, Bhubaneswar

59 Dr. D.S. Patnaik H.O.D., (Geology) Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

60 Dr. R.C. Mohanty Representative, SGAT SGAT, Bhubaneswar

61 Sri R.N. Patra Representative, SGAT SGAT, Bhubaneswar

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