MINUTES OF THE 20 MEETING OF STATE GEOLOGICAL …

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MINUTES OF THE 20th

MEETING OF

STATE GEOLOGICAL PROGRAMMING BOARD

7th

October, 2020, RAIPUR

20.1 20th

meeting of SGPB Chhattisgarh was conducted through WebEx, with Directorate of

Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh on 7th

Oct. 2020 under the Chairmanship of

ShriAnbalagan P, Secretary, Govt. of Chhattisgarh Mineral Resource Department.

Member secretary & Director Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh ShriSameer Bishnoi

was present at the meeting. Members and dignitaries of SGPB, present at this meeting

include Shri H. N. Bawane, Deputy Director General, Geological Survey of India,

Chhattisgarh unit. Representatives of Geological Survey of India, Chhattisgarh unit,

Indian Bureau of Mines, National Mineral Development Corporation, Chhattisgarh

Mineral Development Corporation, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, Mineral

Exploration Corporation Ltd, Chhattisgarh, Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research

(CIMFR), Atomic Mineral Division Raipur, Chhattisgarh state forest departmentand

Directorate of Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh participated in the meeting.GSI (Coal

Wing Division) and CIMFR Bilaspur though they could not participate but submitted

review materials for the meeting. List of Participants is enclosed.

20.2 Shri D. Mahesh Babu, Additional Director, Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh offered a

warm welcome to all the dignitaries from various departments.

20.3 In inaugural address, Member secretary Shri.Sameer Bishnoi,Director Geology and

Mining, Chhattisgarh said that the objectives of the meeting is to expedite block readiness

and coordination between various agencies. He also emphasized the need to avoid

duplication of work, he stressed that coordination is required for optimal use of resources

else some parts will remain unexplored while other parts will be over exploited.

20.4 Member Secretary welcomed theChairman Shri Anbalagan P,Secretary, MRD, C.G.

Govt. In his address, secretary welcomed the participants, he reiterated the importance of

SGPB in attaining coordination between different agencies. He warned that the GDP

contraction by 1/4th

will have negative impact on all sectors and in this regard the mining

sector becomes very important.

He highlighted that till date majority of the auctioned blocks belongs to Bulk minerals

and only one or two blocks of other minerals. He emphasized the need to diversify the

mineral blocks rather than exploring the same minerals again and again.

He stressed the need to focus on high value minerals and new age minerals like Ni, Li

etc. Chairman emphasized the GSI expertise and urged GSI to leave bulk minerals and

concentrate on deep-seated minerals and Iron ore. He told that DGM should also focus on

iron ore. In this regard he outlined the policy to expand DGM drilling capacity by

engaging private sector entities for outsourcing of entire exploration work from drilling

upto GR preparation.

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Chairman asked GSI to take lead in the exploration of high value, deep-seatedminerals,

and iron ore; he mentioned his expectation on readiness of at least few blocks of Iron

and/or high value and precious minerals by next year for atleast auction of composite

license.

(Action GSI)

Chairman also highlighted the underutilization of NMET fund for exploration activity in

the state.

20.5 GSI officials informed that the projects for 2020-21 session is already approved and work

has already been initiated on the approved projects.Chairman Shri Anbalagan P and

member secretary Shri. Sameer Bishnoi for their valuable guidance and assured them of

compliance of all the guidelines.

20.6 Shri Anurag Diwan, Joint Director, Mining enquired if GSI can provide even a single

block within next three years.

GSI officials informed that they will provide the same but can’t name the block.

20.7 ShriD.Mahesh Babu, Additional Director, Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh, thanked

Chairman ShriAnbalagan P and member secretary for their valuable guidance and assured

them of compliance of all the guidelines. He presented the minutes of the 19th

meeting of

the SGPB held on 6th

September, 2019 before the house for approval and the same was

unanimously approved by the members without any modifications.

20.8 ShriD.Mahesh Babu,Additional Director, inviteddifferent organization for presentations

of their works in the state.

20.9 Geological Survey of India, Chhattisgarh Unit, Raipur

Shri H. N. Bawane, Dy. Director General, informed the house that in the F.S. 2021-

22GSI has proposed number of projects of strategic and critical minerals like Tungsten,

REE, Ni, Li, Glauconite, Phosphorite, Gold and base metals and is taking up lesser

projects of bulk minerals. Shri S.P. Bhutia, Superintending Geologist, GSI, Raipur

briefed the house that during 2019-20, 32 items were taken up, out of which 15 items

were under Mission I comprising of itemsunder systematic thematic mapping, national

geochemical mapping and mineral investigation.

20.10.1Mission 1: Project STM: -Shri S.P. Bhutia, informed the house that under Mission I,

baseline geoscience 4 projects of Specialized Thematic Mapping (STM) and one project

of Integrated Thematic Mapping was taken up during 2019-20.

I. Specialized Thematic mapping around Kutanpani, Jharmunda and Simabari areas in

Jashpur District, Chhattisgarh in parts of Toposheet nos. 64N/14, 15 and 73B/2 & 3 to

understand tectonothermal evolution of a part of western segment of Chhotanagpur

Gneissic Complex (CGC) and possible extension of Gangpur Group of rocks.

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1500 Sq. Km area was covered under Aerial Reconnaissance & PGRS Studies and STM

of 350 Sq. kmarea was done on 1:25000 scale.

(Item No.-STM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2018/24407)

II. Specialized thematic mapping around Sahebsur, Pattakela and Shakhajharan in Jashpur

district, Chhattisgarh in parts of Toposheet Nos. 64N/9 and 13 to understand tectono-

magmatic and metamorphic evolution of a part of western Chhotanagpur Gneissic

Complex.

Specialized thematic mapping on 1:25,000 scale was carried out in an area of about 350

sq. km. around Sarabkombo, Sahidand and Bachhraon in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh.


III. Specialized Thematic Mapping around Beltara, Baloda, Murapar and Khisora areas in

Korba, Bilaspur&Janjgir-Champa districts, Chhattisgarh in parts of Toposheet Nos.

64J/7, 8, 11 and 12 to understand tectono-thermal evolution of a part of Bilaspur-

Raigarh-Surguja (BRS) metamorphic belt and study its relationship with adjoining

Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex (CGC).


IV. Specialized thematic mapping to characterize and classify felsic and mafic volcanics, and

associated mafic plutonic of Nandgaon Group around Gotatola-Bijabharri- Dalli Rajhara

area in parts of Toposheet nos.64D/13, 14 and 64H/02, Rajnandgaon and Balod districts,

Chhattisgarh.


V. Integrated Thematic Mapping to characterize magmatic episodes and supracrustal

assemblages of a part of Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex around Bhapoli-Amari-Lundra

area in parts of Toposheet nos. 64M/04 and 64M/08 in Surajpur-Balrampur-Surguja

districts, Chhattisgarh.

Integrated Thematic Mapping (ITM) involving geological mapping and geophysical

survey was carried out in the northern part of toposheets 64M/04 and 64M/08

aroundBhapoli, Amari and Lundra, in Surajpur-Balrampur-Surguja districts,

Chhattisgarh. for a total of 350 km2 area.

(Item No.-ITM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24673)

20.10.2Mission 1: Project NGCM: - The main purpose of this project is to prepare geochemical

database that can be used in different purpose viz. mineral exploration, forestry,

agriculture, health hazard etc. Shri S.P. Bhutia, Superintending Geologist, GSI, Raipur

informed the house that under this mission 10projects have been taken in different parts

of Chhattisgarh State.

VI. Geochemical Mapping in T.S. No. 64N/13 in parts of Jashpur districts, Chhattisgarh. The

study area is falling in Toposheet no. 64N/13 and covering an area of approximately 728

sq km bounded by latitudes 22°45' to 23°00'N and longitudes 83°45' to 84°00'E.

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(Item no. GCM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24483)

VII. Geochemical Mapping in T.S. No. 64J/08 of Bilaspur, Korba and Janjgir-Champa

districts, Chhattisgarh. A total of 728sq kmarea falls in Toposheet No. 64J/08 and

bounded by latitudes 22º 00′ N to 22º 15′ N and longitudes 82º 15′ E to 82º 30′ E was

covered on 1:50,000 scale.

(Item no.GCM/NC/CR/SUCG/2019/24497)

VIII. Review Of The Work Done During 01/04/2019 To 31/03/2020 (F.S. 2019-20) Mission

Ia: Baseline Geoscience (Toposheet No. 64K/01).

Geochemical mapping as part of National Geochemical mapping programme (NGCM)

was taken up in the Survey of India toposheet no. 64K/01 which includes parts of

Bilaspur and Baloda Bazar districts of Chhattisgarh. It is bounded by latitude 21º 45’–

22º 00’ N and longitude 82º 00’- 82º 15’ E.

(Item no.GCM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24537)

IX. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet No. 64K/09 in parts of Janjgir-Champa district,

Chhattisgarh.Total 728 sq km was covered and a total of 182 nos. of composite samples,

09 Nos. of each Soil C-horizon, Regolith, Duplicate, Water and PS samples for the FS

2019-20. Lithological contact mapping demarcated.

(Item no.GCM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24576, FS 2019-20)

X. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet No. 64k/5 in Janjgir- Champaand Bilaspur

Districsof Chhattisgarh.

A total of 728 sq km area has been covered on 1:50,000 scale and total of 182 composite

sediment samples were generated for analysis of multiple elements. 09 each soil horizon

and regolith samples, 09 water samples, 09 duplicate samples and 09 nos. of rock

samples for petrography were collected.


XI. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet no. 64J/03 in parts of Bilaspur district of

Chhattisgarh.An area of 703 sq. km. was geochemically mapped and a total of 703-unit

cell samples, 09 nos. of duplicates, 09 nos. of ‘C’-Horizon and regolith soil samples each

were collected and submitted for chemical analysis.


XII. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet no. 64J/12 in parts of Janjgir- Champa, district and

some part of Korba district, Chhattisgarh.The area is bounded by latitudes 22°00'N to

22°15'N and longitudes 82°30’Eto82°45’Ecovering the parts of Janjgir-Champa and

Korba Districts of Chhattisgarh.

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A total of 182 nos. of composite samples were prepared. In addition, 09 nos. of duplicate

09 nos. of ‘C’-Horizon, 09 nos. of Regolith and 09 nos. of water samples for chemical

analysis, beside 09 nos. of petrological samples were collected.

(Item no. STM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24656)

XIII. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet 64N/09 in parts of Surguja&Jashpur Districts,

Chhatisgarh. 182 nos. of composite samples were prepared and submitted for chemical

analysis and results are awaited except 48 composite samples 23 elements have been

received for Toposheet no. 64N/09.


XIV. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet no. 64K/13 in parts of Janjgir and Champa districts,

Chhattisgarh.During FS 2019-20 a total of 728 Sq km area has been covered on 1:50,000

scale and 728 stream sediments/slope wash samples were collected

(Item no.GCM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24798, FSP 2019-20)

XV. Geochemical Mapping in Toposheet 64J/04 in Bilaspur District, Chhattisgarh.

Geochemical mapping covering 728 sq. km area with collection of 728 stream

sediment/slope wash samples in a grid pattern from each 1km X 1km unit cell of the

Toposheet was carried out. In addition, 9 each of soil C-horizon, regolith, water and

petrographic samples were also collected

(Item no.M1AGCS-GCM/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/25998)

20.10.3Mission IV–Multidisciplinary Geoscience: -

Characterization of granite and associated metallogeny using PIMS in Bundeli and

Kanker granitoid plutons in Bastar Craton, Chhattisgarh

During FS:2019-20, an area of 100 Line km. traverse map has been covered on 1:50,000

scale and 20 nos of BRS, 30 nos of PCS, 30 nos of PS, 05nos of Sr isotope samples and

04nos of GIG samples have been collected.

(Item no. M4CRP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/26690)

XVI. Geoenvironmental study of Arsenic and Fluoride incidences in surface and ground water

in parts of Supebeda, Koksara and adjacent villages of Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh

360sq.km area in Toposheet 65I/09, Gariaband district was covered by reconnaissance

traverses. A total of 100 water samples (each during pre & post monsoon period), 50 nos.

each of soil and bed rock samples were collected and submitted for chemical analysis of

Fluoride, Arsenic, Iron, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Manganese, Vanadium,

Molybdenum, Cadmium, Bismuth, Uranium, Mercury etc.

(Item no. M4ENV/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/28928)

20.10.4Mission I1: Natural Resource: -Shri S.P. Bhutia, Superintending Geologist, GSI, Raipur

informed the house that under this mission 10 projects have been taken in different parts

of Chhattisgarh State.

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20.10.5Industrial & Fertilizer Minerals:

I. Preliminary exploration for limestone around Mohrenga and Kandai areas of Durg

district, Chhattisgarh. (G3 Stage): (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24515),

Out of 1400 nos. of core samples, Chemical analysis of 353 nos. of core samples have

been received which shows a wide range of variations in CaO (9.62% to 43.33%), SiO2

(10.39% to 51.98%), MgO (1.06% to 17.59%), Fe2O3 (1.18% to 5.53%), and Al2O3

(2.47% to 14.44%).

II. General exploration for limestone in Amlipali block, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh.

(G2 stage) :(Item no.MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24570)

Analytical results of 653(73.62%) core samples have been received and limestone zones

shows variation in CaO from 34.05% to 48.74% (Ave. 39.33%)

III. General exploration for limestone in Dani Kokri block, Durg district, Chhattisgarh

(G2-stage)

(Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2020/30098)

Out of total 28 planned boreholes, 02 boreholes CDDK-09 and CDDK-10 are completed.

The chemical analysis results of Core samples of CDDK-10 showCaO ranging from

minimum 33.94% to maximum 49.07% with an average CaO 42.9%; MgO ranging from

minimum 0.93% to maximum 3.82% with an average MgO 1.72%; SiO2 ranging from

minimum 8.83% to maximum 23.08% with an average SiO2 14.58% and P2O5 ranging

from minimum 0.02% to maximum 0.05% with an average P2O5 0.03%.

IV. General exploration for bauxite ore in Murtadand block, Surguja District,

Chhattisgarh (Stage: G-2) (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24577)

10 Surface samples of bauxite yielded up to 57.92% of Al2O3 content with an average of

52.54%. Average SiO2, Fe2O3, TiO2, LOI, Ga and V content analyzed in surface

samples are 1.86%, 7.96%, 11.23%, 25.01%, 97.3ppm and 777.2ppm respectively.

V. General exploration for bauxite ore in Chundapat- block, Jashpur district

Chhattisgarh. (Stage – G2) (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24581) (Spillover)

Analysis results of 10 nos. of BRS samples of bauxite reveal that Al2O3 ranges from

34.40 % to 57.06%, SiO2 0.26% to 4.64%, Fe2O3 4.94% to 23.81%, TiO2 5.79% to

12.92%, LOI 20.38% to 25.42%, Ga 60ppm to 95ppm and V 530ppm to 1616ppm. While

the average value of Al2O3 49.44%. SiO2 1.93%, Fe2O3 14.67%, TiO2 10.35%, LOI

22.8% Ga 85.7 ppm and V 1016.8 ppm.

VI. General exploration for bauxite ore in Pandrapat- block, Jashpur district

Chhattisgarh (Stage: G-2) (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24600) (Spillover)

Chemical analysis results of 10 BRS samples of bauxite reveal that Al2O3 ranges from

50.57% to 57.73%, SiO2 0.53% to 2.91%, Fe2O3 3.43% to 12.80%, TiO2 8.08% to

10.77%, LOI 25.3% to 28.6%, Ga 68ppm to 116ppm and V 590ppm to 1338ppm. While

the average value of Al2O3 54.703%. SiO2 1.56%, Fe2O3 6.88%, TiO2 9.43%, LOI

26.7% Ga 94% and V 887%.

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VII. General exploration for Bauxite deposit in Chapi block, Balrampur district,

Chhattisgarh (Stage: G-2) (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24638) (Spillover)

2 types of Bauxite marked - a) Massive and b) Pisolitic. Bulk Density of Bauxite is 1.47

tones/m3. Al2O3 varies from 33.57% to 57.1% in analytical results of 7 PCS.Results of 4

PTS samples show Al2O3 from 40.09% to 47.75%.

VIII. Reconnaissance Survey for Bauxite at and around Baidkhodra, Bilaspur District,

Chhattisgarh. (Stage-G4) (Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/26348)

Chemical analysis (data received so far) shows values of Al2O3ranging from 21.26wt%

to 54.04wt%, indicating ‘cement’ grade mostly. High values of REE, Ga, V have been

reportedfor the first time besides bauxite values.Chemical analysis (data received so far)

shows high values of V (514-3008 ppm; UCC 97 ppm) and Ga (33-127 ppm; UCC 17.5

ppm).

Possibility of having good values of Li in the area has been reported for the first time.

20.10.6Project-Strategic Minerals

IX. Reconnaissance Survey for basemetals in Oranga-Dhulangi area, Surjuga district,

Chhattisgarh. Stage-G4.


The calc-silicate rock and associated amphibolites host galena, sphalerite,

chalcopyritemineralization in the form of disseminations, stringers and cavity fillings.

The galena-sphalerite-chalcopyrite association is better observed in the calc-silicate rocks

X. Reconnaissance Survey for basemetals in Bhelai-Kudartola-Dhorpur area, Surjuga

district, Chhattisgarh. Stage-G4(Item no. MEP/NC/CR/SU-CG/2019/24582)

A well-developed Gossan Zone having 10m width and 15-20m in length observed along

the GagarNadi section near SW of Dumki village. The host rock is darker coloured and

very fine grained in nature. Surface of this Gossan Zone outcrop is light brown to

brownish red due to the leaching of sulphide specks. Across the field area, sulphide

mineralization in the form of disseminated pyrite specks commonly present in calc-

silicate and dolomitic limestone.

20.10.7 Project-Precious Metals & Minerals

XI. Reconnaissance for gold & associated sulphide mineralization in Chanat- Jogidadar

areas, Mahasamunddistrict, Chhattisgarh (G4 stage)


08 nos stream sediments samples were collected and panned from the 1st order stream

from this block and a total of 10 to 12 gold grains were recovered. Visible specs of

chalcopyrite, bornite and pyrite were also observed in discontinuous sheared quartz vein

within foliated altered metabasalt and in ore microscopic studies primary gold grains (10-

25 µm) identified. Sheared mineralized quartz vein analyzed 02 samples for gold by Fire

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assay method from Hutti Gold Mine Ltd. and have given gold value of maximum 0.2-0.4

g/t gold value. 2-meter zone has been demarcated by trench value of 0.07 g/t to 0.2 g/t.

On more value of BRS trending south analyzed 0.4g/t. A spot value within the block has

been analyzed with 0.13 gt/t in BRS.

XII. Reconnaissance survey for gold & associated sulphide mineralization in Bhogdih –

Junadih areas, Baloda Bazar and Mahasamund districts, Chhattisgarh (Stage-G4)


Disseminations of sulphides such as chalcopyrite, pyrite and galena are noticed in the

quartz veins occurring at the contact zones of metarhyolite and metabasalt as well as

metarhyolite and gabbro near Bilari, Kesharpur and Rangmatiya villages. One sample of

this quartz vein was submitted for chemical analysis to the Hutti Gold Mines Limited

(HGML), which yielded 0.6 g/t gold.

Chairman of the committee asked GSI that they have taken up base metal exploration in

2019-20 and also have proposed for 2020-21 but these are only G-4 level projects, any

possibility of updating it to G-3 level.

GSI officials informed that this year field programmes is finalized, for the next year field

programme i.e. 2021-22 they are planning for G-3 level exploration of Gold, Base Metal,

Phosphorite and Glauconite.

Chairman told GSI that instead of taking new projects, GSI should not leave the last year

projects and try to upgrade the same to G-3 level.

GSI officials informed that they have not left those projects but the report of last year

projects will be circulated in September and mineralized zone will be identified after that

for further exploration. However, their schedule requires deliberations and discussion for

next year field programme prior to the report circulation.

Chairman told the GSI need to redefine its planning to achieve the objective of speed up

the exploration activity.

(Action GSI)

Shri Anurag Diwan, Joint Director, Geology and Mining suggested that GSI process of

project planning needs to be properly defined, as it has been observed that at least one

year of gap is observed in upgrading the blocks to next level.

Shri H. N. Bawane, Deputy Director General, GSI informed that the field programs are

planned as per the results and they have significant results in gold exploration in Chanat

area and have submitted 1000 m drilling proposal in next season. He further informed

that may be possible that in case of any significant finding, new items may be taken up

during the ongoing field season.

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Shri Mahesh Babu, Additional Director, Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh, suggested

that if GSI will take up the exploration of Chanat area for 2020-21 session it may bring

good outcome.

GSI officials informed that the projects for 2020-21 session is already approved and work

has already been initiated on the approved projects. Chairman Shri Anbalagan P and

member secretary Shri Sameer Bishnoi for their valuable guidance and assured them of

compliance of all the guidelines.

Shri Anurag Diwan, Joint Director, Mining. enquired if GSI can provide even a single

block of non-bulk mineral within next three years.

GSI officials informed that they are also trying hard to provide the same but can’t name

the block.

20.11 Coal Wing, Geological Survey of India, Nagpur: -

During the period regional exploration program for coal were continued in Chhattisgarh

in four blocks of Mahanadi Valley basin (Mand Raigarh Coalfield).

The blocks area- Jobro East Block (Drilling: 1792.55m), Karmagarh (Drilling: 2832.00m),

Kida Block (Drilling: 2749.40m) and Jampalli block (Drilling: 1702.45m)

Though they could not participate but submitted review materials for SGPB 2020 agenda.

20.12 Remote Sensing and Aerial Survey, Bengaluru:

I. Remotesensing data interpretation, ground evaluation and geological appraisal of aero-

geophysical anomaly zones with integrated datasets covered in OGP-AGP surveys,

Block-4, in parts of Rajnandgaon,

(Item no. M1BRS/NC/CHQ//2019/23909)

The study area is located in parts of Rajnandgaon, Balod and Gondia districts of

Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra spreading over an area of 3900 sq. km. It forms part of the

Baster craton and overlain by Chhatisgarh basin to the southeastern part. The area is

bounded by N latitudes 16°00'00'' to 16°15'00'' and E longitudes 79°15'00'' to 79°30'00''

The study area and is bounded by latitude 20°37'30'' to 21°22'30'' and longitude 80°30'00''

to 81°00'00''and falls in Toposheet nos. 64 C/12 and16, 64 D/09 and 13 and parts of

64C/11, 15, 64 D/10 and 14.

Shri Mahesh Babu enquired if spectral signature studies based on known deposits to

unknown deposits has been carried out, GSI officials informed that similar studies has

been carried out by GSI.

20.13 Indian Bureau of Mines: -

Mr. B.L. Gurjar, R.COM, IBM, Raipur, informed that the two points which were raised

during the 19th

SGPB were:

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i. ASP of ROM of iron ore minerals, this is still under development as the MTS

system is still not fully operationalized.

ii. the issue of DGPS demarcation of mining lease area and highlighted that IBM is

in receipt of many DGPS reports, however the same were not authenticated by

DGM. He told that at least for those leases for which extension was granted, lease

area should be demarcated and fixed, so that during inspection IBM should not

worried about the lease boundary.

129 mines were inspected in Chhattisgarh for the implementation of MCDR 2017 and for

approval of Mining plan and Scheme of Mining. 30mines inspections were carried out for

the disposals of mining plan/scheme of mining in Chhattisgarh state. 28 Mining plans

approved during the year and 02 Mining plan disapproved.He further informed that

almost 90% registration has been done for new MTS system. During the year 2018-19,

6mines were awarded 5-star rating and 12 mines 4 star rating out of 102 participating

mines of Chhattisgarh, rest were 2- and 3-star ratings.

During the year exploration has been carried out by 27 existing mining leases comprising

of 35000 m in 1241 boreholesin 7 mines 385 million tons of resources has been enhanced

after exploration.

He suggested that IBM has referred to state government for suspension of mines in case

of non-submission of returns.

More than 80 mines which are non-working due to various reasons, out of which in case

of around 30 mines extension is not granted or pending with state government, Shri B.L.

Gurjar suggested that as per the provision of section 8 (A), extension may be granted for

a period of upto 50 years.

Mr. Gurajar suggested that some NRP has been submitted online, state government

should initiate action in case of any pending NRP, the same may be granted at the

earliest, so thatsome area can be identified.

(Action DGM)

List of 32 mines where lease has already been expired and these were deemed to be

extended, these should be dealt on case by case basis.

(Action DGM)

Shri Anurag Diwan, Joint Director, suggested that in case of non-submission of monthly

return by miner, IBM may communicate to District Collector for suspension of mine with

copy to DGM.Shri Mahesh Babu told that the same may be discussed internally before

concluding, he further stated that state government has empanelled agencies and state

government can’t verify the boundary.

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Shri Sameer Bishnoi, confirm that land records department data and surveyed map should

be taken as base and any further update in information should be based on the surveyed

map. He further suggested that the land demarcation of lease area should be done or the

same may be reviewed on case by case basis and administrative approval should be taken

on the same, this may be noted down and a separated discussion may be held for solution

on issue of DGPS survey.

20.13ATOMIC MINERAL DIRECTORATE OF EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH,

HYDERABAD

Shri Srivastava, Central Region, AMD informed the house about the activities of Atomic

Mineral Directorate during the period 2019-2020. He informed that during the year AMD

has carried out three projects in Chhattisgarh:

1. Chottanagpur Granite Gneiss Comples (CGGC) – Survey for U & REE;

Subsurface investigations

a. Reconnoitary drilling comprising of 3986.75m drilling in 16 boreholes to

explore the subsurface continuity of migmatite hosted uranium

mineralization in and around Jhapar areas, Balrampur district,

Chhattisgarh TS 64 I/13.

b. Reconnoitary core drilling comprising of 1853.35m drilling in 6 boreholes

to establish the subsurface continuity of structure‐controlled and

migmatitehosted uranium mineralization at Kurludih‐Talkeshwarpur area,

Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh TS 64 M/5.

c. Reconnoitory drilling in Rakshakhandcomprising of 1185,75 m drilling in

6 boreholes to probe subsurface continuity of uranium mineralisation

along faulted contact of CGGC and Panchet Formation, Balrampur

district, C.G. TS 64 I/13.

d. Detailed geological mapping on 1:5,000 scale near Jhapar village (TS No.

64I/13) and Gobara‐Chunapatar village (TS 64 M/1 & M/5), Balrampur

district

e. Reconnaissance radiometric survey and geological mapping of 370sq km

area on 1:25,000 scaleto establish migmatite hosted uranium

mineralization in CGGC / North Surguja Shear Zone along

Sagsoti‐Tattathar‐Gobranala – Salwahi tract, Balrampur district,

Chhattisgarh TS 64M/1& M/5.

2. DongarhKotri Belt‐ Survey for Uranium and subsurface investigations

a. Reconnoitory core drilling to probe structure controlled & possible IOCG

types uranium mineralization along

Deorsur‐Mungadi‐Karamtara‐Dangarh‐Sangli block, Rajnandgaon district,

Chhattisgarh.

b. Drilling of Four (4) boreholes (2000m) along sheared contact of rhyolite

and amphibolite, however did not intercepted any mineralization

c. Ground geophysical surveys in these areas demarcated broad N‐S trending

high gravity and high magnetic anomalies.

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3. Chhattisgarh Basin‐ Survey for Uranium

a. Detailed radiometric survey, geological mapping and geochemical

sampling of 9.30 square km to probe the unconformity type of uranium

mineralization in Koilari and Magarkund area, Kawardha and

Rajnandgaon districts, Chhattisgarh.

b. Reconnaissance radiometric survey and geological mapping of 280 Square

Km to probe the unconformity type of uranium mineralization along the

contact of basement Nandgaon Group and overlying Chhattisgarh

sediments in Sarodhi – Lohara – GandaiJangalpur areas, Kawardha and

Rajnandgaon districts. TS 64 G/1 & G/2

c. Reconnaissance radiometric survey and geological mapping of 385 Square

Km area along Charbhata‐Juba‐Makarmuta tract over Chhattisgarh

sediments in Raigarh and Mahasamund districts. TS 64K/15, 64 O/3 &

O/7

d. Regional ground geophysical surveys along trans Chhattisgarh Magnetic

lineaments (TCML) covered 180-line km identified two magnetic lows

indicating presence of two lineaments

4. RMRE INVESTIGATIONS

Reconnaissance survey and Geological Mapping to locate Rare Metal

bearing pegmatite’s along Chargora – Pipra – Kirma – Gobha –

Belda‐Naniagarh tract, Balrampur&Surajpur districts, Chhattisgarh. TS 64

I/9 & 13 covering 210 Sq km area.

20.14 Central Mine Planning and Design Institute-RI-V Bilaspur: -

Shri V. Satish, Deputy Manager, Geology, CMPDIL, RI-V- Bilaspur informed the house

about the activities of Coal Exploration in Korba, Mand-Raigarh, Sonhat and Ramkola-

Tatapani Coalfields. The work carried out through departmental resources and

outsourcing and a total of 74469m drilling was completed in CIL blocks and 19789m

drilling in Non CIL blocks. Total 94258m drilling was completed in Mand-Raigarh,

Korba and Sonhat coalfield through departmental resources. In CIL blocks 124533 m of

outsource drilling was done through MECL and in non CIL blocks total outsource drilling

through MECL was 301908 m. In non CIL blocks around 8625.5 m drilling was done

through outsourcing to private agencies.Thus a total of 5,29,324.50 m drilling was carried

out through departmental as well as outsourcing.

Shri Anurag Diwanasked whether the three blocks recently put up for auction i.e.

Dolesra, Jarekela and Jhalpalam are detailed explored.

It was confirmed by CMPDI that all these blocks are detailed explored. During the

discussion CMPDI officials shown interest in exploration of non-coal mineral blocks.

Shri SanjayKankane, RO, Bilaspur enquire since CMPDI is outsourcing most of the

work, how will it contribute to non-coal mineral exploration. Shri. V Satish informed that

CMPDI has complete value chain starting from Drilling to GR preparation.

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Shri Mahesh Babu raised the issue that though the CMPDI has been authorized to do

DGPS based demarcation of SECL coal mines but most of the coal mines survey is

pending.

CMPDI officials informed that the survey activity is undertaken by Geomatics

department and will communicate to the concerned department

(Action CMPDI)

20.15 Council of Science and technology, Govt. of Chhattisgarh

Shri Amit Multaniya presented DGPS survey and undertaken by GSI in the state. He

informed that in 2019-20, CCOST has done DGPS survey of 5 blocks for DGM. CCOST

has also provide land schedule of 5 blocks for verification and land schedule of another 4

blocks are under process.

Shri Anurag Diwan asked about the issue of area raised in KarhiChandi block and how

the same will be resolved in next blocks.

Mr. Amit Multaniya informed that the Patwari record and actual dimension on the ground

varies and to resolve the issue, CCOST has considered the patwari record for parcels

located inside the block, while in case of parcels lying on the periphery GSI area has been

taken for account.

Shri Kawishwar, gave presentation on Mining Surveillance System for minor minerals

for DGM. He informed that for Phase I analysis, lease wise khasra map of 42 blocks were

provided by DGM out of which khasra image of 35 blocks were georeferenced while

khasra map of 7 blocks could not be processed due to insufficient control points. Trigger

were generated for 27 blocks were for 8 blocks no trigger were observed.Similarly, for

Phase-II lease wise khasra map of 23 blocks were provided by DGM out of which khasra

image of 19 blocks were georeferenced while khasra map of 4 blocks could not be

processed due to insufficient control points. Satellite data of 8 blocks has been identified.

Shri Mahesh Babu asked him to share the trigger with DGM and if some data is missing

DGM will try to update the input.

Shri Anurag Diwan raised the issue of Ground Control Point and suggested that there are

only 7/9 secondary or tertiary control points in Chhattisgarh and DGM should ask

CCOST to generate tertiary and forth level ground control points especially for mining

areas.

Shri Mahesh Babu confirmed the importance of control points and fixation of further

level of control points.

20.16 National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.: -

Dr. Shravan Kumar, DGM NMDC informed the house about exploratory drilling work

carried out in the existing mining leases of Bailadila area for quality control as well for

establishment of additional resource/reserves proving. Total 14115m drilling was done.

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NMDC statedthat they have applied for reservation of Nodenar – ModenarBlockfor CU

and associated minerals (21.24 sq.km), South Bastar district, Chhattisgarh for prospecting

and mining operation through tripartite agreement.

In this regard he also informed that NCL (NMDC-CMDC Ltd) submitted application to

The Secretary, Mineral Resource Department, Mahanadi Bhavan, Government of

Chhattisgarh, Naya Raipur on 29.11.2019 for reservation of Baloda-Belmundi Diamond

block (156.80 Sq. Km), Saraipali Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh under

Section 17A (2A) of MM(D&R) Amendment Act, 2015 for prospecting and mining

operation.

NMDC informed the committee that it has applied to NMET and written to DGM to

suggest freehold area within the said block.

Shri Anurag Diwan asked how much time it will take to bring all the ML to G1 level,

NMDC informed that it will take almost two year to bring to the G-1 level exploration.

Shri Shri Mahesh Babu suggested that discussion should be held between DGM and

NMDC exploration wing with Maps of RP blocks and DGM blocks to shortlist some area

for exploration work, NMDC to identifythe area and DGM will apply the same to NMET.

(Action DGM)

20.17 Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.: -

Shri Pradeep Kulkarni, Senior Manager Geology, MECL informed the house that

exploratory drilling work carried out in coal and non-coal mineral commodity.

Exploratory drilling in coal, as per MoU with CMPDIL, done in various coalfield of

Chhattisgarh state. In other commodity, MECL also carried out G-3 level exploration

work for Sendurkhar Bauxite block, District Kabirdham and Ranigaon-Gondaiya

limestone block, Bilaspurduring the year 2019-20.

MECL officer also informed that the three iron ore blocks given by DGM i.e. Hurtarai

Block, District Kanker, Aturberla Block, District Kanker and Kanker Notified Area,

District Kanker are falling in sensitive area and MECL is not in a position to do

exploration work in these blocks.

20.18 Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation: -

Shri A.P Saha, AGM, CMDC, elaborated the mineral exploration activities of CMDC in

the year 2017-18. CMDC carried out investigation for Bauxite, through outsourcing.

Altogether 06 project of Bauxite have been taken for exploration. Out of these, 02

projects (Pandripani&Sukhjhar) are in Kabirdham district and 04 project (Kudridih,

Kamleshwarpur, Narmdapur and Rupakhar) in Surguja district.

20.19 Central Institute of Mining and fuel Research BilaspurUnit, BilaspurCG: -

During this period laboratory of CSIR-CIMFR received 9754.28 meters of borehole coal

cores from GSI and CMPDIL RI-V (Bilaspur) from about 27 blocks/areas spread over

nine (09) coalfields of Chhattisgarh, M.P. and Orissa.

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CSIR-CIMFR received total of 958.9 meters of coal cores from GSI comprising of

483.86meters of coal cores received from Mand-Raigarh of Chhattisgarh state while

95.59 and 379.45meters received from M.P and Orissa respectively.

CIMFR Bilaspur received total 6984.14meters of coal cores from Mand-Raigarh, Korba

and Bishrampur of Chhattisgarh state and 1811.24 meters of coal cores from M.P state

from CMPDIL, Regional Institute-V.

Though they could not participate but submitted review materials for SGPB 2020 agenda.

20.20 Directorate of Geology and Mining, Chhattisgarh

Shri Kailash Dongre, Joint Director (OIC) Geology, Directorate of Geology and Mining

briefed the committee regarding the various activities of Directorate of Geology and

Mining. He informed that during 2019-20 under mineral investigation activity DGM has

achieved the physical targets of Survey& Mapping of 284 Sq. Km, 2218 m drilling and

sample analysis of 35057 radicals (5515 samples). He also informed the committee about

readiness status of 12 limestone blocks for auction in 2020-21.

Shri Kailash Dongre also apprised about the status of NMET funded projects, he

informed that in Phase - I, a total of 14 projects were approved by NMET comprising of 4

bauxite, 2 limestone and 8 iron ore exploration projects. Out of 14 projects, DGM has

completed exploration of 3 bauxite and 2 limestone blocks. Work for one bauxite block

could not be started due to local resistance, while as per direction of 22nd TCC- NMET,

Amalgamated proposal of 7 Iron Ore Blocks has been submitted for re-consideration.

In Phase - II, a total of 3 proposals were approved by NMET comprising of 1 Iron ore

and two bauxite blocks. Exploration for bauxite in Chendradadar block has been

completedduring the year. However, the exploration workat Lurena block could not be

started due to local resistance. Exploration work for iron ore in Gopaltola block will be

started after acquiring the needful forest clearance.

20.20.1Regional Office Bilaspur: -

Shri Sanjay Kankane, Regional Head, Bilaspur elaborated the mineral exploration

activities of Regional office Bilaspur. He informed that total 2 exploration projects of G-3

level comprising of 2 bauxite blocks were taken up during 2019-20. In Lurena bauxite

block (District- Surguja )Total 0.16 Sq Km area was mapped against the target of 1.65

Sq. Km. Drilling activity cannot be started due to local resistance.

In Murtadand bauxite block (District- Surguja) work can’t be started due to local

resistance.

20.20.2Regional Office Raipur: -

ShriS.K. Tiwari, Regional Head Raipur informed the house that Exploration for

limestone in Sarseni-Guma area districtBalodabazar-Bhatpara was carried outduring the

period under review. During the period, detailed geological mapping of 1.08 Sq. Km

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areaon 1:4000 scale and a total of 1028.65 m drilling work done in the area. Total 111.87

million tones resources of limestone estimated in 17 boreholes. The project will be

continued in the next season also.

During the discussion the issue of pending forest clearance of Gopaltola block was raised.

Shri Anurag Diwan suggested that initial proposal should be prepared as to get the

clearance from state level.

20.20.3 Regional Office Jagdalpur: -

ShriD. Sai, Regional Head, Jagdalpur informed the house that survey and investigation

for Dolomite in Mohpal-Baraiarea in Bastardistrict was done. During the period 160

sq.km Reconnaissance survey (1:50,000 scale), 1.89 sq km detailed geological mapping

(1: 4000 scale) and 830 m drilling in 28 boreholes completed and 690 samples were

generated. Total 60.20 milliontonnes of Dolomite resources estimated in this block. Work

has been completed in the block.

Regional Head, Jagdalpur suggested that if DGM can get the help of GSI, then the results

will be encouraging.

GSI officials informed that whatever reports/maps and other input is required by DGM

will be made readily available.

(Action DGM)

Shri Sanjay Kankane, suggested that it may be verified by RO, Jagdalpur to clarify that

the proposed project area is not overlapping with Pushp steel.

Shri Anurag Diwan and Mahesh Babu suggested to verify the overlapping issue by joint

team comprising of Shri Kailash Dongre, Shri Sanjay Khare, and Shri Sanjay Kankane.

(Action DGM)

20.21 Shri Anurag Diwan informed that DGM has received a call from Prof. Hari Singh from

Pandit Ravishankar University, he submitted a proposal to DGM, the proposal has two

parts:

1. Pandit Ravishankar University is creating a Museum, in this regard they need rock,

mineral and other samples.

2. They want that the agencies involved in exploration/mining/mineral administration

should provide internship projects to students.

GSI officials informed they already have discussions with the prof. Hari Singh and they

will provide all the possible help to them.

(Action All Members)

Chairman appreciated the presentation of RO, Jagdalpur and also express his happiness

that GSI has included projects of high value minerals/ strategic minerals for 2021-22 field

projects. He stressed the need to speedup the exploration work in order to prepare at least

G-3 level report. He suggested DGM officials to coordinate with GSI and resolve the

overlapping issue of GR preparation and field programmes.

(Action GSI)

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Chairman informed the DGM about decision on drilling outsourcing to speed up the

exploration work.

The proposed field programmes for 2020-21 has been approved by all the members

unanimously.

The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Shri Shailesh Verma, Deputy Director,

DGM to Chairman,members of Board and participants for their active participation.

Director

Geology and Mining

Chhattisgarh

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS: SGPB 2020 Dated 7th

October, 2020

Sl.No. Name of

Organization Participating officer

& Designation Phone Number Email Id

1 GSI

1. Shri H.N. Bawane

Deputy Director General

2. Shri S.N. Mahapatro

Director

Shri S.P. Bhutia

Suptdg. Geologist

9423615778

9490725645

8473906014

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

2 GSI (Coal Division) Could not participate but

submitted agenda for discussion.

3 GSI (RSAS) Shri Ajit Singh

Geologist 9801162921 [email protected]

4 IBM

1. Shri B. L. Gujar

Regional Controller of Mines,

Raipur

2.Shri R.N. Mishra

Senior Mining Geologist

9530212614 [email protected]

5 AMD Shri Arjuna Panda

Regional Director 9430348603 [email protected]

6 CMPDI 1.Subhas Surin

General Manager (Geology)

2. B. Satish

Deputy Manager (Geology)

9479001764

9479001686

[email protected]

[email protected]

7 NMDC

1. Dr. Ch. Shravan Kumar

DGM (Inv.)

2. Shri R.K. Dewangan

AGM (Mining)

3.Shri Santosh Anand Padhye

AGM)(Geology)

9490760005

9406066390

9406026574

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

















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8 MECL 1. Pradeep Kulkarni

Sr. Manager Geology

2. Upendra Singh Dangi

Assistant Manager Geology

9425890255

8826354597

[email protected]

[email protected]

9 CIMFR Could not participate but


10 CMDC

1. Shri A.P. Shah

AGM (Geology)

2. Shri Sushil Kumar

Chandrakar

Manager (Mines)

3. Shri ParthBasu

Manager (Mines)

9425581270

11 CGWB Could not participate but


12 RO Raipur Shri S K Tiwari Joint Director (Geology)

13 RO Bilaspur Shri Sanjay Kankane Joint Director (Geology)

14 RO Jagdalpur Shri Dharmendra Sai Joint Director (Geology)

15 DGM Shri Kailash Dongre Joint Director (Geology)

16 CG FOREST Shri Sunil Mishra

APCCF 942551004

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