Rosatom starts preparations for the development of the Shirondukui uranium deposit in Transbaikalia

The project received approval from Glavgosexpertiza and Rosnedra

Rosatom's mining division has begun preparations for the development of the Shirondukui uranium deposit in the Trans-Baikal Territory. The project received a positive conclusion from Glavgosexpertiza, and the technical documentation has already been approved by Rosnedra.

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Specialists from the VNIPIpromtechnologii engineering center have completed engineering surveys and developed a project for the development of the site. This year, the construction of the surface complex will begin, and mining and capital works will continue on the IV horizon of underground mine No. 1, which is necessary to open the deposit.

The start of commercial production is scheduled for 2028.

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