First high-grade copper sulphide ore mined at Wash-Hi Majaza mine in Oman

First high-grade copper sulphide ore mined at Wash-Hi Majaza mine in Oman

An Omani-Australian joint venture behind the development of a key copper-gold project in Oman has announced the start of mining of high-grade copper sulphide ore at their Wash-hi Majaza mine in the Wilayat of Mudhaibi in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate.

The joint venture, Al Hadeetha Resources LLC, is a partnership between Australian mining firm Alara Resources Limited, which owns 51 per cent stake while the remaining 49 per cent is owned by Omani investors Al Hadeetha and Tasnim.

“The development of Wash-hi Majaza mine is progressing well with stripping of overburden and oxide/gossan ore continuing in Wash-hi pit, at a current depth of 25 metres below surface. High-grade copper sulphide ore exposed at 430 SRL in the pit,” Alara said in a statement.

“Samples from blast holes between 433 SRL and 427 SRL analysed at an onsite laboratory indicated the presence of high-grade copper sulphide ore at shallow levels in the pit,” the company added.

Alara Managing Director, Atmavireshwar Sthapak said: “We are delighted with the progress already made in the development of Wash-hi mine pit and pleased with high grade copper ore now being excavated in the mine.” “We look forward to providing further updates on construction activities at the Al Wash-hi Majaza