Lok Sabha Question No. 2598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Mineral Output
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2598 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01 ST  DECEMBER, 2016

## MINERAL OUTPUT

## 2598. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the value of mineral output in the country has declined by 11% during 2015-16 despite 9% rise in volumes, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has already lined up 50 atomic mineral blocks and 100 others for auctions, if so, the details and the facts thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken/to be taken by the Government to check the said decline?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  POWER,  COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a):  Aggregate production of the major minerals on tonnage basis increased by 9.4% in 201516.

(Production in million tonne and growth in %)

| Minerals        |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   Growth |
|-----------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Major minerals* |    452.46 |    495.03 |      9.4 |

However, in value terms, the mineral production has registered a decline due to prevailing volatility in the commodity market.

(b):    As  regards  'atomic  minerals'  (defined  under  Part  B,  First  Schedule  of  MMDR  Act, 1957), the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research has established 128 Beach  Sand  Mineral  deposits  in  different  States,  wherein  62  deposits  are  reserved  for exclusive  use  by  the  Government  Companies.  The  remaining  66  deposits,  which  contain 'atomic minerals' below the threshold value would be in the public domain for participation by entrepreneurs on auction basis.

During the remaining period of 2016-17, the states have so far intimated for initiating the auctioning  procedure  in  respect  of  16  mineral  blocks  other  than  atomic  minerals  as  per details provided in the Annexure.

(c):  Volume of minerals production in the country has registered a robust growth during last two years. Increase in value of production is contingent upon stabilization of national and international prices of the minerals.

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| Sl. No                                                                     | States                                                                     | Name of the Block                                                          | Name of Mineral                                                            | Area                                                                       | Reserves                                                                   | Auction for ML/PL cumML                                                    | Date of NIT                                                                | E-Auction date                                                             |
| 1                                                                          | Odisha                                                                     | Kottameta , Malkangiri                                                     | Limestone                                                                  | 801.171 Ha.                                                                | 98.69 million tonnes                                                       | ML                                                                         | 26.10.2016                                                                 | 27.12.2016- 30.12.2016                                                     |
| 2                                                                          | Odisha                                                                     | Garramura, Malkangiri                                                      | Limestone                                                                  | 30.256 Ha.                                                                 | 2.79 million tonnes                                                        | ML                                                                         | 26.10.2016                                                                 | 27.12.2016- 30.12.2016                                                     |
| 3                                                                          | Odisha                                                                     | Uskalvagu , Malkangiri                                                     | Limestone                                                                  | 547.126 Ha                                                                 | 189.524 million tonnes                                                     | PL cum ML                                                                  | 26.10.2016                                                                 | 27.12.2016- 30.12.2016                                                     |
| 4                                                                          | Odisha                                                                     | Lasarda-Pacheri, Kendujhar                                                 | Manganese                                                                  | 256.304 Ha                                                                 | 11.16 million tonnes                                                       | PL cum ML                                                                  | 26.10.2016                                                                 | 27.12.2016- 30.12.2016                                                     |
| 5                                                                          | Rajasthan                                                                  | Base Metal and Noble Metal of SrinagarMohanpura- Pharkiya Block, Ajmer     | Copper and associated minerals                                             | 831.85 Ha                                                                  | 1.12 MT                                                                    | CL                                                                         | 11.11.2016                                                                 | 09.01.2016                                                                 |
| 6                                                                          | Rajasthan                                                                  | Sindwari, Ramakhera,Satkhanda Block - B , Chittaurgarh                     | Limestone                                                                  | 474.5 Ha                                                                   | 174.45MT                                                                   | ML                                                                         | 11.11.2016                                                                 | 04.01.2016                                                                 |
| 7                                                                          | Rajasthan                                                                  | Limestone of Sindwari- Ramakhera-Satkhanda Block-A , Chittaurgarh          | Limestone                                                                  | 935.7375 Ha                                                                | 224.04 MT                                                                  | ML                                                                         | 11.11.2016                                                                 | 04.01.2016                                                                 |
| 8                                                                          | Rajasthan                                                                  | Limestone block- 3B1-(a) n/v Deh of tehsil JayalDistrict Nagaur            | Limestone                                                                  | 267.6288 Ha                                                                | 126.95 MT                                                                  | ML                                                                         | 11.11.2016                                                                 | 04.01.2016                                                                 |
| 9                                                                          | Jharkhand                                                                  | Parasi Gold Block                                                          | Gold and associated minerals                                               | 75.273 Ha                                                                  | 9.894 million tones@ 1.055 %Au                                             | ML                                                                         | 13.09.2016                                                                 | 21.12.2016                                                                 |
| 10                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | BR yogendranath Singh, MLNo. 2186, kakubal, ballery                        | iron ore                                                                   | 15.89 ha                                                                   | 2.84 MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         |                                                                            | _                                                                          |
| 11                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | M/s Channakeshava Reddy, MLNo. 2566, kenkere, chitradurga                  | iron ore                                                                   | 7.57 ha                                                                    | 3.17 MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         | _                                                                          | _                                                                          |
| 12                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | M/s Mineral Mines and traders, ML.NO. 2185, janikunta, bellary             | iron ore                                                                   | 44.42 ha                                                                   | 9.224MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         |                                                                            | _                                                                          |
| 13                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | M/s Nidhi Mining company, ML. NO. 2433, Ubbalgundi, Bellary                | iron ore                                                                   | 29.49 ha                                                                   | 10.024 MT                                                                  | ML                                                                         |                                                                            | _                                                                          |
| 14                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | Ramgad Mines& Minerals(P) ltd. ML. No. 2451, venkatagiri, belllary         | iron ore                                                                   | 24.04 ha                                                                   | 2.137MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         |                                                                            | _                                                                          |
| 15                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | S. B. mienrals, M.L. No. 2393, Ramgad, Bellary                             | iron ore                                                                   | 40.38 ha                                                                   | 4.296MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         | _                                                                          | _                                                                          |
| 16                                                                         | Karnataka*                                                                 | M/ s Srinivasalu Mines , ML. No. 2631, K.K.Kaval, chitradurga              | iron ore                                                                   | 75.14 ha                                                                   | 9.88 MT                                                                    | ML                                                                         | _                                                                          | _                                                                          |

ML: Mining Lease, PL: Prospecting Licence

*Date is yet to be announced by the State