Investment
(million USD)
|
Advantages
|
Disadvantages
|
|
|
|
1–2 |
Use
of existing facilities.
Limited investment required. |
Potentially
hazardous waste streams (flotation
agents).
Operations dependent on external ore supply. |
20–25 |
Modern,
safe and reliable operations. |
Potentially
hazardous waste streams (flotation
agents).
Operations dependent on external ore
supply. |
3 |
Increased
value of local production.
Technology transfer, increased capacity in the region. |
Potentially hazardous waste streams
(cyanide).
Operations dependent on external ore
supply. |
no data |
Skilled
workforce and permits, with basic
underground mining equipment already
existing. |
Operations remote from Khaidarkan.
Training required in commercial
skills and new technologies. |
40–60 |
Employment
generated.
Economic development for the entire region.
Operations independent from external ore supply. |
Difficult
to obtain license.
Long process until operations can
start.
High capital investment required. |
1.5 |
Deposit
of good quality and relatively well
explored.
Growing demand for building materials in the area. |
Potential mercury contamination
through reuse of smelter. |
1.5 |
Product
can be used for remediation purposes
on the mining site.
Robust technology.
Limited environmental impact. |
Heavy
and voluminous product, expensive to
transport
over great distances. |
0.6 |
Potential
costumers identified in Kyrgyzstan
and Tajikistan.
Robust technology.
Limited environmental impact. |
Heavy
and voluminous product, expensive to
transport
over great distances. |
0.3 |
Direct
impact and capacity building. |
Limited
benefits for regional development. |
0.5–8 |
Reduced
environmental and health risks.
Increased area for productive and safe land use.
Use of existing workforce and equipment. |
Lack of
experience. |