Monitoring Programs

Mawarid is committed to intensive monitoring programs in line with the Environmental Impact Assessment recommendations and Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs requirements and regulations.

Design and construction of tailings storage facility:

Includes a HDPE lined tailings dam with design criteria to enable improved drainage and drying out of tailings with detection and monitoring systems to confirm no leakage into the water table. A planned rehabilitation program will return the land to a useable condition. Water management and recycling is a key feature of the tailings facility.


Acid mine drainage prevention:

Specially designed and isolated waste rock dumps containing potentially acid-forming mine wastes.


Hydrocarbon Management:

Systems and procedures have been implemented to prevent spills of oily wastes or fuels to land or aquatic environments. For example, establishment of workshop and waste oil spillage and storage facilities and re-cycling of any oily wastes or fuels.


Rehabilitation of disturbed land:

Our rehabilitation plan aims to protect the features of the land and ensures sustainable utilization through biodiversity. This is achieved by re-establishing permanent natural habitats and ensuring conservation of wildlife and natural heritage. Existing flora and fauna species are protected as an integral part of our rehabilitation plan. Restoration of top soil and planting cuttings and seedlings of native trees and shrubs such as wild sidr, simr, talh, serh and shua will be used to restore the natural vegetation in disturbed areas. These native plants are a critical resource during droughts and provide habitat for rare birds and nectar for insects.


Air pollution prevention and abatement:

Exposure to dusts generated during mining activities can be detrimental to health and pose a risk to personnel and local communities. Dust levels around mine sites are monitored to ensure that air pollution is kept to a minimum. Use of water spray trucks in pits and haul roads minimizes dust release during operations. Replanting of vegetation on disturbed land also minimizes dust release during windy conditions. Communications with local communities are conducted regularly to ensure ongoing improvements in air quality.