The document discusses iron ore mining in the Indian states of Karnataka and Orissa. In Karnataka, iron ore experiences downhill movement from mines, with loading points at a higher elevation than unloading points. Transport vehicles commonly used include 6x4 trucks carrying 25-28 tons. Haul road gradients are steep at 1:10 to 1:16. In Orissa, movement is typically uphill from mines to unloading points. Larger 280HP trucks are used carrying around 27-28 tons. Haul road conditions are better with gradients of 1:16 to 1:20, allowing for overtaking. Customers in Karnataka prioritize initial cost while those in Orissa emphasize spare parts availability and uptime.

1. Karnataka & Orissa
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2. Contents
 World Iron Ore Production Map
 Iron Ore Deposits – India
 Downhill Movement – Typical in Karnataka
 Uphill Movement – Typical in Orissa
 Highlights for Iron Ore Movement in Karnataka
 Highlights for Iron Ore Movement in Orissa
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3. World Iron Ore Production Map
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4. Iron Ore Deposits - India
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5. Iron Ore Occurrences in
Karnataka
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6. Downhill Movement – Typical in Karnataka
Loading Point
Unloading Point
Weigh Bridge
Height–150m
Vehicles Used
Inside the Mine Movement (for Ore & OB) – For Ore
majority is 6x4 . But for OB Volvo & Scania is 8x4
• 12 cum Rock Body TATA LPK 2516 / 2528
• 14 cum Rock Body TATA LPK 2523
• 18.7 cum rock body Volvo FM 400 – 8x4
• Scania 410 – 8x4
Outside the Mine Movement (for Ore Transportation)
– Majority is 4x2, and 6x4
• Box body on SK1613
• Box Body on TATA LPK 2526 / 2518 / 2523
• Box Body on Eicher Terra
• Box Body on AL
• Box Body on AMW
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7. Down Hill movement in Laden condition - Hospet / Bellary, Karnataka
Loading
Point 1
Loading
Point 2
Inside the Mine
Movement
Outside the
Mine Movement
Unloading Point
+
+
Loading Point for the
Outside Movement
Mine
Road
State
Highway
Highlights
• Downhill movement in Laden
Condition
• Majority of Market is still on 180 to
230 HP
• Typical Payload varies from 25 to 28
Tons on 6x4.
• Haul Road conditions – OK
• Gradients in the range of 1:16 to 1:10
• Overtaking not possible.
• More Braking in down hill loading
condition leads to Tyre punctures
• Customers are conscious about initial
acquisition cost of the vehicle.
• No extension in Body.
• No major chassis modifications
except increase in number of rear
suspension leaf springs in 180 HP
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12. Iron Ore Occurrences in
Orissa
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13. Loading Area
Unloading
Area
Uphill Movement – Typical in Orissa
Vehicles Used
Inside the Mine Movement (for Ore & OB) – For Ore
majority is 6x4 . But for OB Volvo & Scania is 8x4
• 16 cum Rock Body on MAN 25.280
• 18 cum Rock Body on MAN 31.280
• 16 cum Rock Body on AMW 2523
• 16 cum Rock Body on TATA Prima 2528.K
• 18.7 cum Rock Body on Volvo FM 400
• Scania 410
• Kamaz 320
Outside the Mine Movement (for Ore Transportation)
– Majority is 4x2, and some 6x4 as well
• Box body on SK1613
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Loading Area

14. Uphill Movement in Laden Condition - Barbil, Orissa
Loading Area
Unloading
Area
Highlights
• Uphill movement in Laden
Condition
• Majority of Market is 280 HP
with MAN & Prima. AMW is
230 HP. Further moving to
higher HPs such as Kamaz 320
HP.
• Typical payload around 27 to 28
Tons.
• Haul Road conditions – Very
Good.
• Gradients in the range of 1:20 to
1:16
• Overtaking is possible.
• Customers are comparatively
not much concerned about
initial lower acquition cost.
• Customers are more concerned
about Spare parts availability,
Higher vehicle uptime, &
Higher Fuel Efficiency.
• No Body extensions.
• No chassis modifications.
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