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Badrakh Energy Presents Results of Uranium Deposits Studies in Dornogobi Aimag at the GEOMINE 2024 International Conference on Geology and Mining
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Ulaanbaatar, October 18, 2024 /MONTSAME/. Experts of Badrakh Energy delivered many interesting presentations at the GEOMINE 2024 International Scientific Conference, held in Ulaanbaatar on October 8-9, 2024.
Ermal Kopliku, Project Manager of Badrakh Energy, introduced the SABR mining methodology, a technology developed by the Orano Group, the majority shareholder of Badrakh Energy and which is used at uranium mines with very high grade. His presentation highlighted the unique features and advantages of this innovative mining approach.
Bayarmaa Purevsan, the company's hydrogeologist, presented on "Origin and Distribution of Underground Water in the Dornogobi Basin: Hydrogeological Study of Roll-Front Type Uranium Deposits Zuuvch-Ovoo, Dulaan-Uul in Zuunbayan and Unegt Depression."
She shared findings from the extensive monitoring conducted through over 250 wells across the mining licensed area of the company, which showed that no changes in underground water quality, aside from seasonal fluctuations, have been observed in this region since the exploration phase. She also discussed the ongoing collaboration with the Mongolian Academy of Sciences to monitor and evaluate the results of the 2021-2022 Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium ISR pilot test project.
Bayarmaa Altantsooj, Mining Affairs Manager at Badrakh Energy, gave a presentation on the "Estimation of ISR Capital and Operational Expenses for the Zuuvch-Ovoo Project." She outlined the company's preparations for the transition to industrial production using in-situ recovery (ISR) technology, a new mining method for Mongolia.
More than 80 scientists and researchers from 47 organizations from the United States, China, South Korea, Russia, Japan, Australia, Germany, and the Czech Republic participated in the GEOMINE 2024 conference. Participants presented in three key areas—Geoscience, Mining, and Oil and Gas—and engaged in productive discussions throughout the event.
