Unit 1 Introduction to Small Scale Mining

10 lecture hours

• 1.1 Concept and Definition: Definition of small-scale mining
• Scenario of small-scale mining in India
• Role in rural and regional development 1.2 Classification of Small Mines: Based on production capacity
• based on lease area
• based on degree of mechanization
• Based on manpower
• Characteristics of Small-scale Mining: Small production capacity and limited lease area
• Shallow depth of working and irregular ore deposits 1.3 Importance of Small-Scale Mining: Contribution to mineral production
• Employment generation
• Supply of minor and building minerals
• Scope and Future Prospects of Small Mines
• Comparison of Small-Scale and Large-Scale Mining
• Advantages of small mines in flexibility and local economic development
• Limitations in resource recovery
• productivity, and environmental management 1.4 Minerals Worked in Small Scale Mining: Minor minerals: Building and Constructional Minerals such as sandstone
• Industrial Minerals such as gypsum
• Kaolin (China clay) 1.5 Strengths and Weaknesses: Advantages (low capital
• local employment
• Limitations (technology
• environment) Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: DI05022061 Subject Name: Small Scale Mining Technology

Unit 2 Prospecting Methods and Machinery in Small Scale Mining

• 2.1 Prospecting Methods for Small Deposits: Purpose of prospecting
• Meaning of Outcrop. 1
• Float ore and its importance 2
• Pitting method

Unit 4 Channel sampling

• Simple idea of deposit evaluation

Unit 5 Data Interpretation

12 lecture hours

• Interpretation of the data received after prospecting 2.2 Drilling Equipment Used in Small Mines: Purpose of drilling in prospecting and mining
• Basic features and application of Manual Drilling and Mechanised Drilling 2.3 Machinery Used in Small Scale Mining: Air compressor and its uses
• Water pump and its uses in mines
• small loaders and its uses Tippers and tractors for material transport 2.4 Maintenance and Safety of Machinery: Need and importance of Maintenance
• Procedure to be followed for maintenance: Daily checking of drilling machines
• Lubrication and cleaning of equipment Safe handling of equipment
• General safety precautions while operating machinery 2.5 Role of Safety practice in Small-scale Mining: Need for safety due to manual operations and limited mechanization
• Poor maintenance of tools and machinery
• Basic first aid practices at mine site
• Emergency response for accidents and injuries
• Basic safety rules and statutory requirements in small mines 14 24 3
• Human Safety and Health in Small Scale Mining: 3.1 Common Accidents in Small Mines: Falls of ground
• Blasting accidents
• Machinery accidents 3.2 Causes and Preventive Measures 3.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Helmets
• Safety shoes
• ear protection 3.4 Safe Working Practices: During drilling
• During blasting
• During loading and transportation 3.5 Occupational Health Diseases: Dust and silicosis
• Vibration-related disorders 3.6 Water inrush and its control 3.7 Role of DGMS in Mine Safety related to Small Scale Mining 12 20 Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Mining Engineering Subject Code: DI05022061 Subject Name: Small Scale Mining Technology 4
• Environmental Management in Small Scale Mining: 4.1 Environmental Impacts of Small-Scale Mining: Land degradation due to excavation
• Removal of top soil and vegetation
• Generation of dust from drilling
• Water pollution and siltation
• Noise and ground vibration due to blasting 4.2 Environmental Management Plan (EMP): Meaning and need in small mines 4.3 Concept of Sustainable Mining: Conservation of mineral resources
• Minimizing environmental damage
• Role of mine owner towards local community 12 20 5
• Legal Provisions in Small Scale Mining: 5.1 Legal Provision: Basic provisions of the Mines Act, Role and functions of DGMS
• Role of State Mining Department
• Basic safety and statutory requirements 5.2 Statutory Permissions and Compliance: Mine plan approval (basic idea)
• Environmental clearance (basic idea)
• Periodic inspections and reporting 5.3 Role of Diploma Mining Engineer in Small Mines: Supervisory responsibilities
• managing production and maintaining safety records
• Ensuring compliance with legal and environmental norms