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Project Description
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Project Description
The Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation is planning the 8 MTPA Ramachandrapuram-Jirupalem mineral sand mining project at Villages Ramachandrapuram, Tekkali, Narayana Gajapati Raju Puram, Kollibhimavaram, Kotchcheral, Mentada, Kotapalem & Jirupalem, dist. Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh on 1,284 hectares ML area. The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 2,000 million. The project is awaiting environmental clearance. According to MOEF sources, the unit will also comprise of a 1333 TPH Pre-Concentration Plant (PCP) to produce ilmenite, rutile, zircon, garnet, sillimanite and monazite. The products will be sent to MSP (Mineral Separation Plant) to be located in the adjacent lease area. The company also plans to set up an export-oriented and value-added mining unit. The mining will be done by dredging/ open cast mechanized mining method. Mining plan is under preparation. The life of mine is 10-15 years. The unit is proposed to go into commercial operation (COD) in 24 months from zero date. [Info as of: Dec. `15]
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