USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies
Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.
The copper and gold project is located in Saudi Arabia some 350 km north-east of Jeddah.
A Definitive Feasibility Study was completed and results published in December 2009 – the study takes onto consideration underground mining of two of the three lodes. Mining inventory stands at 24.4 Mt in reserves grading 2.3% Cu, 0.3 g/t Au and 10g/t Ag….more at Mine Developments
