LTI-Free Year in Unique Underground Copper Project Posted on October 8, 2025 - 1:50 pm by Abrar LTI-Free Year in Unique Underground Copper Project Press Release Mawarid Mining LLC’s Al Ghuzayn Project has exceeded the 500 meter point in the decline development phase of the project without any LTIs. The Mawarid and Gulf Rock Engineering LLC teams are working closely in the planning and execution of the mining activities. The Ghuzayn 3 Project, which is one of the projects supported by the Implementation, Support, and Follow-up Unit of Vision 2040 after rigorous studies, proceeded through its first development stage over a year ago and was inaugurated under the auspices of HE. Eng. Salim Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. The Ghuzayn 3 Project decline development has exceeded 500 meters, with the Mawarid and Gulf Rock Engineering LLC teams working closely in the planning and execution of the mining activities. The Ghuzayn 3 Project aims to develop and mine the 6.4 million ton ore body, with a grade of 2.04% Cu, which will be processed at the Lasail Concentrator in Northern Al Batinah and exported from Oman’s strategic position. Copper ore is highly valued for its use in various industries including construction, green renewable energy, and electronics.
Mawarid Mining Conducts Joint Emergency Drill at Al Ghuzayn Posted on May 20, 2025 - 5:16 am by Abrar Mawarid Mining Conducts Joint Emergency Drill at Al Ghuzayn Press Release | May 2025 As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness, Mawarid Mining conducted a joint preparatory drill at its copper mine in Al Ghuzayn. The exercise was held in coordination with the Public Authority of Civil Defence, the health center, and HSE teams from Mawarid and Gulf Rock in Al Khaboura. The drill simulated a workplace injury scenario, testing the response plan from incident notification to medical evacuation. A full-scale drill is scheduled next, involving advanced medical simulations and equipment from the Civil Defence and Al Khaboura Health Center to further strengthen workplace safety and inter-entities coordination.
Mawarid Mining Supports the “Ecathon Al Batinah” Environmental Initiative Posted on May 10, 2025 - 5:31 am by Abrar Mawarid Mining Supports the “Ecathon Al Batinah” Environmental Initiative In recognition of its ongoing commitment to environmental standards, Mawarid Mining was honored by the Environment Authority – North Al Batinah for its outstanding role in promoting sustainability and balancing development with environmental protection. This recognition coincided with the company’s involvement in the “Ecathon Al Batinah” initiative, organized in Sohar with participation from academic, institutional, and youth groups. The initiative aims to encourage youth to develop innovative, sustainable solutions to local environmental challenges and foster a culture of sustainability. Mawarid’s engagement reflects its strong sense of social responsibility and its ongoing efforts to support national environmental goals.
Mawarid Mining Iftar Posted on March 8, 2025 - 1:34 pm by Abrar Mawarid Mining Iftar Press Release | March 2025 Mawarid Mining LLC recently held its Employee Iftar at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Sohar. During the event, Mr. Chris Jordinson, Deputy CEO of Mawarid, congratulated the team on their performance in the Al Ghuzayn Project and the Lusail Concentrator and told the team Mawarid would soon shift from the exploration mode into the operation mode. During the event, the team also gave awards to four employees who won the “Employee of the Month” award for this month.
Mawarid Completes Bulk Shipment of 7,500 Wet Metric Tonnes of Copper Concentrates Posted on February 12, 2025 - 8:25 pm by Abrar Mawarid Completes Bulk Shipment of 7,500 Wet Metric Tonnes of Copper Concentrates Mawarid Mining LLC (“Mawarid”), the Mining arm of the MB Group of Companies, is pleased to announce its first bulk shipment of copper concentrates produced at the Lasail Copper Concentrator using ore from the Al Ghuzayn Copper Mine, with 7,500 wmt of copper concentrates being loaded at a grade of +18.5% copper contained. The bulk shipment loading was completed at Sohar Port , and the concentrate cargo is being exported to China for further treatment and refining, under the offtake agreement with Trafigura PTE Limited. Mawarid continues the ramp up of the Al Ghuzayn Mine, supported by the mining contractor Gulf Rock Engineering LLC. To date, Mawarid has mined over 222,000 tonnes of ore and completed over 5,000 meters of underground primary and secondary development. Mawarid has also achieved the major milestone of over 1,000,000 workhours without Lost Time Injuries, which have accumulated during the construction, refurbishment, development and operations at the Ghuzayn Mine and Lasail Concentrator. Mawarid’s Managing Director Mr. Tariq Al Barwani said: “Mawarid has been able to develop the Ghuzayn Mine and refurbish the Lasail concentrator with the support of our equity and debt partners, in collaboration with the various contractors working at each of the operations. We are particularly pleased with 1.0 million LTI-free work hours being achieved, showcasing our commitment to safe working processes and standards. The progress of the mine ramp up and achieving the 1st bulk shipment of 7,500 wmt, which is in accordance with the feasibility study, shows an excellent effort by the Mawarid team, our funding and contractual partners. Mawarid is not only focused on operational excellence but is also committed to contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development and long-term growth in line with Oman’s vision 2040 which includes a building a productive and diversified economy.” Our Lasail Concentrator is processing the ore at a rate of 100wmt per hour Mawarid’s Lasail Concentrator is processing the Ghuzayn ore at a rate of 100wmt per hour and producing saleable concentrate. The feed grade of the ore processed at the Lasail Concentrator is averaging 1.85% Cu, resulting in a concentrate grade of +19.0% Cu in concentrate, with a moisture level of 9.02%. Mawarid Mining CEO Chris Jordinson said: “We are proud to continue producing the minerals necessary for the world’s growth, especially considering the continued demand for copper in green energy. Thank you to all our stakeholders, partners, and supporters. Funding for the development of the Ghuzayn Project was in the form of equity from Mohammed Al Barwani LLC, debt facility from Oman Development Ban, in addition to a debt facility from Dhofar Islamic Bank LLC with pre-shipment and working capital facilities from Trafigura PTE Limited. Thank you to our lenders’ trust in the Mawarid team to deliver the Project in accordance with the feasibility study parameters.”
Minister of Energy and Mining Visits Al Ghuzayn Mine Posted on October 17, 2024 - 1:23 pm by Abrar Minister of Energy and Mining Visits Al Ghuzayn Mine Press Release | October 17, 2024 His Excellency Engineer Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, along with a number of officials from the ministry and in the presence of Dr. Mohammed Ali Al Barwani. His Excellency praised the team’s efforts and the strategic role of the Al Ghazein Mine in supporting the Sultanate’s economic diversification efforts.
Planning for Comprehensive Emergency Exercise in Al Ghuzayn Posted on October 8, 2024 - 1:14 pm by Abrar Planning for Comprehensive Emergency Exercise in Al Ghuzayn As part of the community coordination initiative with government agencies in the Wilayat of Al-Khaboura, Mawarid Mining held a preparatory meeting on March 5, 2025, to implement a comprehensive emergency plan at Al-Ghuzayn Mine. This was done in collaboration with the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority, Al-Khaboura Health Center, and the contractor Gulf Rock, with the aim of enhancing the readiness of emergency teams and rapid response in case of accidents. This exercise aimed to simulate potential emergency scenarios within the mine by conducting an initial evacuation drill coordinated between the Health and Safety Department of Mawarid Mining Company and the Rescue Unit of Gulf Rock Company, under the supervision of the Civil Defense Authority and a specialized medical team from Al-Khaboura Health Center. This exercise provides the concerned parties with the opportunity to practically learn about rescue and ambulance mechanisms and how to handle emergency situations in the mine’s work environment, contributing to improved coordination and quick response.
Mawarid Secures Permit to Re-Operate Tailings Dam Posted on September 8, 2024 - 1:46 pm by Abrar Mawarid Secures Permit to Re-Operate Tailings Dam Press Release Mawarid Mining has successfully secured its permit from the relevant authorities to recommence the storage of mine tailings at the Lasail Tailings Storage Facility (TSF). Tailings are a by-product of mining. After ore containing an economically-recoverable commodity is mined from the earth, that commodity is extracted in a processing plant or mill. After the commodity of value is extracted from the ore material, the resultant waste stream is termed “tailings”. Typically, mill tailings range from sand to silt-clay in particle size. Mr. Chris Jordinson, Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Mawarid Mining, said: “Once our operations in the Al Ghuzayn underground copper mine begin, the ore will be transported to Lasail Copper Concentrator to be processed with the final product – copper concentrates, being shipped around the world. The Tailings Storage Facility is a vital component of the Lasail Copper Concentrator.” Mr. Haitham Al Bahrani, Chief Corporate Officer at Mawarid Mining LLC, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the government stakeholders who supported the re-permitting of the Tailings Storage Facility, including the Environmental Authority in Al Batinah and Sohar Municipality.” The Tailings Storage facility completed construction in 2010 for storage of the mine waste tailings from the ore processed at the Lasail copper concentrator. A key element in the design of the Tailings Storage Facility is the recovery of process water (~70%) for reuse in the concentrator, thus reducing requirements for additional external water resources.
Mawarid Approaches 300 Meters in the Decline Development Posted on August 8, 2024 - 1:57 pm by Abrar Mawarid Approaches 300 Meters in the Decline Development Mawarid Mining will exceed the significant milestone of 300 meters of decline development in the coming days at the Al Ghuzayn Copper Mining Project. The team is now 500 meters away from the top of the ore body, where initial production mining will commence. Mr. Chris Jordinson, Deputy CEO of Mawarid, said: “We’re proud of this achievement which has been achieved by excellent coordination between the Mawarid team and our contractor Gulf Rock Engineering.” Mr. Hanuman Rao, Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Haitham Al Bahrani, Chief Corporate Officer, added: “Thank you to all our stakeholders in Al Ghuzayn and to the Mawarid Board for their ongoing support and trust.” Congratulations to the team for this achievement while adhering to all safety standards and congratulations in continuing drilling and blasting activities
Mawarid Signs Processing Agreement for MDO Posted on January 30, 2024 - 2:17 pm by Abrar Mawarid Signs Processing Agreement for MDO Press Release | January 2024 Mawarid Mining LLC has signed an agreement for Mineral Development Oman to take advantage of Mawarid’s Lasail Copper Concentrator in North Al Batinah. The agreement was signed by Tariq Al Barwani, Managing Director of Mawarid Mining. Mr. Tariq Al Barwani said: “Today we signed two agreements related to the copper concentrator. The first agreement involves the land itself, while the second leverages our concentrator to process copper ore from the upcoming projects of MDO expected to start producing in 2024. The concentrator previously could treat 110 tonnes per hour (t.p.h) of ore and has already milled 6 million tonnes of copper ore to date from our previous projects. Now, it is being renovated and upgraded to process even more ore, which is a benefit to Oman’s mineral ore production and exploration capabilities. We are happy to support MDO in this endeavor and we thank them for their trust and hope for more cooperation in the future.”