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Zawya
10 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Mazoon copper project puts environmental sustainability at forefront
MUSCAT: Environmental sustainability is a key defining feature of Oman's largest copper mining endeavour, the Mazoon Copper Project, according to Mattar bin Salim al Badi, CEO of Minerals Development Oman (MDO). The project, developed by Mazoon Mining, a subsidiary of MDO, is located in Yanqul (Al Dhahirah Governorate) is expected to produce around 115,000 tonnes of 21.5% copper concentrate annually starting in 2027. In an interview with Oman General Radio, Al Badi the CEO shared that the project was designed with environmental responsibility from the outset. 'The Mazoon Project was designed with environmental responsibility at its foundation. We're using dry stacking — an environmentally sound method for managing mine waste — which significantly reduces water usage and lowers emissions. This approach gives investors strong confidence in Oman's position as a credible copper-exporting country,' the CEO explained. According to Al Badi, while the project remains the largest in the Sultanate, it is not considered a large-scale project by global standards. "The Mazoon Copper Project is, of course, the largest in the Sultanate in terms of production and also in terms of investment value. But by global standards, it is not considered a large-scale project,' he said. 'However, its strategic importance for us lies in the fact that it places the Sultanate among the countries exporting this important raw material. Especially when we talk about copper — it is currently one of the critical minerals, and there is a global race to mine copper,' he said. Earlier this year, Mazoon Mining announced that it had secured RO 104 million in funding from a consortium of local and regional banks. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
30-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Over 111kms of road projects ongoing in Al Dhahirah
Ibri: Al Dhahirah Municipality is carrying out a number of construction works on internal road projects in the wilayats, as part of the general plan for service, development and beautification projects undertaken by the municipality during the current year. The total length of these roads amounts to 111 kilometres in various wilayats. Engineer Salem bin Mohammed Al Sarkhi, Director of the Projects Department at Al Dhahirah Municipality, said that the internal road projects are distributed across the Wilayat of Ibri, through paving 60 kms across the first and second packages at a cost of OMR4 million. In the Wilayat of Yanqul, 25 kilometres were paved at a cost of OMR2.2 million, and in the Wilayat of Dhank, 26 kilometres were paved at a cost of OMR1.6 million. He stated that work is still underway on various projects at varying rates of implementation. The completion rate of the internal road paving project in the Wilayat of Ibri, packages one and two, has reached approximately 15 percent, while the completion rate has reached 30 percent in the internal road paving project for the Wilayats of Yanqul and Dhank. He explained that these projects enhance the flow of traffic between various villages and residential neighbourhoods, facilitating the movement of citizens. They also contribute to creating a healthy environment by eliminating the effects of dust resulting from the use of dirt roads, in addition to adding a civilized and aesthetic character to these villages, and stimulating social, economic, and tourism aspects, in line with the approach of continuous development and meeting the basic needs of development projects in the governorate. He explained that these roads include protection during rainfall and flooding, in addition to guidance signs on various paths. He stressed that Al Dhahirah Municipality is continuing to study and propose new projects to pave and rehabilitate internal roads in the coming period, in accordance with the priorities and general plan that seeks to meet the needs of the governorates for internal roads and development and beautification projects. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
29-06-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Over 111kms of road projects ongoing in Al Dhahirah
Ibri: Al Dhahirah Municipality is carrying out a number of construction works on internal road projects in the wilayats, as part of the general plan for service, development and beautification projects undertaken by the municipality during the current year. The total length of these roads amounts to 111 kilometres in various wilayats. Engineer Salem bin Mohammed Al Sarkhi, Director of the Projects Department at Al Dhahirah Municipality, said that the internal road projects are distributed across the Wilayat of Ibri, through paving 60 kms across the first and second packages at a cost of OMR4 million. In the Wilayat of Yanqul, 25 kilometres were paved at a cost of OMR2.2 million, and in the Wilayat of Dhank, 26 kilometres were paved at a cost of OMR1.6 million. He stated that work is still underway on various projects at varying rates of implementation. The completion rate of the internal road paving project in the Wilayat of Ibri, packages one and two, has reached approximately 15 percent, while the completion rate has reached 30 percent in the internal road paving project for the Wilayats of Yanqul and Dhank. He explained that these projects enhance the flow of traffic between various villages and residential neighbourhoods, facilitating the movement of citizens. They also contribute to creating a healthy environment by eliminating the effects of dust resulting from the use of dirt roads, in addition to adding a civilized and aesthetic character to these villages, and stimulating social, economic, and tourism aspects, in line with the approach of continuous development and meeting the basic needs of development projects in the governorate. He explained that these roads include protection during rainfall and flooding, in addition to guidance signs on various paths. He stressed that Al Dhahirah Municipality is continuing to study and propose new projects to pave and rehabilitate internal roads in the coming period, in accordance with the priorities and general plan that seeks to meet the needs of the governorates for internal roads and development and beautification projects.
Times of Oman
26-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Al Dhahira Municipal Council discusses development of housing schemes, investment opportunities in usufruct lands
Ibri: The Municipal Council of A'Dhahira Governorate on Thursday discussed several topics related to the development of public services and facilities in the governorate's wilayats. These included a proposal to develop the area surrounding Bayt Al-Marh Fort in the Wilayat of Yanqul, along with other service and developmental initiatives. The discussions took place during the council's meeting chaired by Hamdan Nasser Al Yahyai, Deputy Chairman of the A'Dahirah Municipal Council. During the meeting, specialists from the Directorate General of Housing and Urban Planning presented a visual showcase on the 'Tatweer' platform, the 'Surooh' housing scheme, and housing services in the governorate. They also explored investment opportunities in usufruct lands and the proposed sites for used car showrooms. Additionally, the council reviewed recommendations from the minutes of previous meetings held by the Governorate Development Committee, the Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, and the Social Affairs Committee. The council also approved the minutes of its prior session and followed up on the implementation of its recommendations.
Times of Oman
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Heavy rains fall in Al Dhahirah Governorate
Ibri: Several wilayats in A'Dhahirah Governorate witnessed heavy rainfall today. The town of Al Wuqbah in the wilayat of Yanqul experienced moderately heavy rains, leading to the flow of valleys and the fall of hailstones. Rains were also reported in the villages of Hali and Wadi Al Harem in the same wilayat. Similarly, the towns of Al Hajir and Al Shuhum in the wilayat of Ibri witnessed heavy rainfall, causing several valleys to flow.
