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16 June 2022
Khiagda Obtained Positive Opinion from Glavgosexpertiza of Russia for Project Documents to Develop Dybryn Deposit
The project was developed by VNIPIpromtechnologii, JSC (Engineering Center of ARMZ Uranium Holding Co.). According to Andrey Gladyshev, Director General of VNIPIpromtechnologii, JSC, «This positive opinion from the regulatory authority allows the Company to start developing the Dybryn deposit in line with the schedule in order to provide the supplies of a strategic metal in the amount required for ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation».
The Dybryn deposit is part of the Khiagda ore field, which is developed by Khiagda, JSC in the Bauntovsky-Evenki District, Republic of Buryatia. In accordance with the approved project, the production will be carried out using in-situ leaching (ISL) method. This is the most environmentally friendly and cost-effective mining method.
During the implementation of this project, production sites, a local sorption plant, surface water collectors, access and on-site roads, 10-kV high-voltage line, and other facilities will be built at the field. All work is planned to be started after obtaining the relevant permits and licenses.
Currently, in a harsh climatic environment and in permafrost conditions of the Bauntovsky-Evenki District, works at various stages are underway at the Khiagda, Istochnoye, and Kolichkan deposits.
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