In fact, our country has a history of copper mining dating back to 5000 years. Today, MDO continues to build on Oman's rich mining heritage, utilizing all the resources available to create a sustainable future for Oman while taking into …

Large-scale copper mining is set to start in Oman with the Al Hadeetha Resources project at Washihi-Mazzaza, which targets sales of 16mn MT per annum of copper ore and the eventual construction of a 1mn MT per annum …

Australia-based mineral exploration and mining company Alara Resources has begun producing copper concentrate at its Al Wash-hi – Majaza copper-gold mine in Oman. The mine, with a capacity of one million tonnes per …

The Daris Project consists of two high-grade copper mineralisation within the 587km² Block 7 Exploration Licence. Within the Exploration Licence area Mining License applications were submitted covering 4.5km² (Daris East and Daris 3A …

Spanning 20 square kilometers, the Mazoon Copper Project is the largest integrated copper production venture in Oman, comprising five open-pit mines with reserves …

Mazoon Mining, a subsidiary of Minerals Development Oman (MDO), recently marked a major milestone by officially breaking ground on the Mazoon - ... Spanning 20 square kilometers, the Mazoon Copper Project is the largest integrated copper production venture in Oman, comprising five open-pit mines with reserves estimated at 22.9 million tons of ...

Al-Badi emphasised the historical significance of this event, noting the region's 3,000-year history of copper mining, including the pioneering work of the Oman Mining Company since 1983.

Matar bin Salem Al-Badi, CEO of MDO, noted the historical significance and emphasized the region's 3,000-year history of copper mining, including the work of the Oman Mining Company since 1983.

Oman has resumed copper exports for the first time in nearly 30 years, following successful shipment of copper concentrates from the Lasail Mine in Sohar today. Stay tuned for an exclusive feature on our visit to Oman's Lasail Mine, coming next week

Indeed, with the sector capable of providing everything from building aggregates to gold and copper, mining in Oman looks set to see a significant increase in activity in the years to come. This chapter contains interviews with Nasser Al Maqbali, CEO, Minerals Development Oman; and Farrokh Masani, Executive Director, Mining and Quarrying, Al ...

The development of a prehistoric civilization in the Sultanate of Oman was strongly connected with the exploitation and the use of copper. The Oman Peninsula ha... Front Matter Download; XML; Table of Contents ... Copper smelting in prehistoric Oman Download; XML; Middle and Late Bronze Age:: the Wadi Suq period, ca. 2000-1300 BC Download; XML ...

Three major MDO-backed copper mining projects are advancing at different locations in north Oman. Notable is Mazoon Mining, which is developing a copper ore project …

Commissioning of the project began earlier this year – the first by an international mining firm to exploit copper and associated gold resources since the enactment of a revamped mining law in the country. At full production, the venture is expected to herald a new wave of copper mining in Oman amid a rapid uptick in global demand for the ...

RECENT ACTIVITY: The latest technologies are being employed in the search for new copper deposits in northern Oman by Australia-based Savannah Resources, together with its Omani partners. Savannah Resources is among the largest players in the sultanate's copper segment, holding a 65% stake in Al Fairuz Mining, which is the holder of the Block 5 licence comprising …

Key copper mining projects across Oman are progressing rapidly, positioning the country as an emerging producer of this critical metal amidst the global energy transition. On Thursday, Al Hadeetha Resources – an Omani-Australian joint venture – announced the successful shipment of its second concentrate of copper from its newly commissioned Al Washihi Majeeza mine in...

Alara Resources has secured a mining licence for its Al Hadeetha copper project from Oman's Public Authority for Mining. The application for the licence encompassing the Washihi Ore Reserve was submitted by Al Hadeetha Resources, a joint venture (JV) between Alara Oman Operations and Al Hadeetha Investment.

Oman has made a major announcement for its mining sector with the first export of copper concentrates in three decades. The shipment, weighing approximately 900 tonnes, originated from the Lasail mine in Sohar, developed by Minerals Development Oman (MDO). This achievement signals the revival of copper mining and exports in the sultanate after a long […]

This venture is Alara's flagship among five mining investments in Oman and is expected to facilitate the progression of the company's other mining ventures. Expansion and Growth Strategy. Following the stabilization of copper …

Muscat – As part of its continued efforts to further support major industries in the sultanate, Sohar International recently signed an agreement with Al Hadeetha Resources LLC to extend RO19mn worth of financing to the Wash-hi Majazah copper mining project that seeks to provide impetus to Oman's mining industry, and thereby contribute to the economic …

In the past, the Government-owned Oman Mining Company has produced, mined and treated 14 million tonnes at between 1% to 2% copper from open cut and underground mines at their Lasail, Arja and Baida mines in this belt.

Catalog; For You; Oman Daily Observer. First-ever copper production from tailings in Oman 2024-12-16 - . A landmark project to extract valuable copper from massive stockpiles of tailings — a legacy of state-owned Oman Mining Company's (OMCO) copper mining operations during the 80s and 90s — commences in earnest in the Sultanate of Oman.

Muscat, April 13 - With a string of large-scale copper mining projects set to take off in the Sultanate, investments in a modern copper smelting and refinery project that adds value to Oman's copper resources are expected to become increasing promising, according to a key mining industry executive.

Minerals Development Oman (MDO) celebrated the export of the first shipment of copper concentrates from Al Aseel Mine in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, via Sohar Port. This marks the resumption of copper exports from the Sultanate after nearly 30 years, reflecting Oman's commitment to diversifying its economy and enhancing its sustainability.

Mining and Metals companies in Oman are involved in the exploration, extraction, processing, and export of minerals such as copper, gold, silver, chromite, limestone, and gypsum. Oman's mineral resources are abundant and diverse, and the sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy. Mining and Metals companies in Oman are known for their commitment to …

As Oman's only underground copper mining project, Al Ghuzayn represents a pivotal moment in the country's mining sector, setting the stage for a new era of underground mining. Mawarid Mining Mining, in cooperation with its contractor …

The Al Washihi Majaza copper-gold mine is due for commissioning in the first half of 2023 ... Australia-based Alara partners to operate copper-gold mine; Oman is emerging as a hub for industrial minerals with dozens of mining sites covering an area of 2,000 sq km. But experts believe the sector's true potential will be realised over the next ...

Muscat – Minerals Development Oman (MDO), through its subsidiary Mazoon Mining Company, celebrated on Sunday the official groundbreaking of the Mazoon Copper Project, the largest integrated copper concentrate production venture in Oman. The Mazoon Copper Project is located in the Wilayat of Yanqul, Dhahirah Governorate. Covering an area of …

Oman's Copper Mining History. Oman has a rich and ancient history of copper mining and smelting that dates back to the third millennium BC. The abundance of copper ore in its mountains made it a prominent player in the trade of this valuable metal, which was referred to as Magan (the land of copper) in Sumerian tablets.

Between 10.7 million and 29 million tonnes of copper ore, which would yield between 150,000 and 700,000 tonnes of copper are expected to be mined by Savannah Resources. The company's mining sites in Oman are located approximately 180 kilometres northwest from Muscat.

Oman has resumed copper exports for the first time in nearly 30 years, following successful shipment of copper concentrates from the Lasail Mine in Sohar today (2 January).