Compliance Monitoring Report for Mines and Quarries - National ...

Khotakpa Gypsum mineGypsum mining was started in the year 1983 after the establishment of Shumar Gypsum Mineswith the objective of utilising the reserve for economic development of the area and optimisationof revenue to the government. The management of the project was taken over by Penden CementAuthority Ltd in the first quarters of 1986 and remained with them till August 1993.In keeping with the government policy of privatization of business and industrial venture, an areaof 26.77 hectares in Khothapa Gypsum mine, P/Gatshel was auction in September 1993. Thegypsum mining right was awarded to Druk Satair Corporation Ltd, for a bid value of Nu. 26.70million and given a lease period 10 years starting from 18 th Nov 1993.The mining rights of the mine were auction again on 21 st August 2003 and the same was own bythe company again for a further period of 15 years for a bid value Nu. 413.50 million. The nextlease period of the company will expire on 31 st Dec 2018.Druk Satair Corporation ltd is a limited company promoted by local investors comprising of sevenpromoters holding 35% of the equity in Oct 1993. The balance 65% equity is being held by thepublic of six eastern Dzongkhags and Central Monk Body.General DetailsAddressContact PersonKhotakpa Gypsum MineDruk Sater Corporation ltdP/GatshelTele No. 07-471114/471280General Manager (Mines)Type of minerals mined. GypsumStripping Ratio 1.10:1Operation and Annual Operated though out the yearProductionGeological/Residual Reserve 8 million MTand projected year to lastLease Area and Period Total leased area is 26.77 hectares and it was auction for 15yearsObservation1. Mining Operation DesignPit slope AngleBench Height and Width2. Occupational Health andSafetySafety and ProtectiveGearsSemi- mechanised opencast mining with rock breakerand limited blasting, with altimate bench maintaining(pit slope angle) to 40 degree horizontaly. The benchheight is maintained at 10.00 meters and width is 8m(max) and minimum height at 5.70 m and width at 5 m.The management has provided the workers withprotective gears such as helmets, boot and dust mask.Drinking water and first-aid-kit are made available at thesite office.82