Zarya diamond project, Russia
Name of the Project
Zarya diamond project.
Location
The Zarya pipe is located in the Mirny district of Yakutia, Russia.
Client
Alrosa.
Project Description
Zarya has total diamond resources of about 3.5-million carats worth more than $1-billion.
The project will replace the reserves of the soon-to-be-depleted Konsomolskaya pipe and will have a design capacity of 1.25-million tons of ore a year.
The development of the field is planned to a depth of 300 m with the extraction of 12-million tons of ore.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
The project will cost about Rb12-billion to implement.
Duration
The openpit mine construction is expected to be completed in 2019, with the operation expected to reach its design capacity in 2021.
Latest Developments
The openpit mine has reached a depth of 100 m. The drainage ditch construction, and installation and adjustment of the pumping unit is expected to be completed this year.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Aikhal Mining and Processing Division (mining operations).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Alrosa investor relations, tel +7 495 745 5872 or email ir@alrosa.ru.
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