The drilling project continued for six months from May to October 2022, preceded by meticulous preparatory work. The drilling was performed using RC, AirCore and RAB methods.
A stock of drilling tools and necessary consumables was delivered and organized for uninterrupted work. The field warehouse and comfortable conditions for rest after the shift are arranged.
The team included specialists from Kazakhstan, Australia, and Uzbekistan. Great attention was paid to executing the project according to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) principles. This included ensuring minimal impact on the environment, attention to local wildlife such as turtles and snakes in the way of the drilling rig, and the involvement of local workers and their training in high safety standards. The project was completed without a single injury.
The site is located in Navoi Region, Ayakkuduk village. The region is known for its hot climate, with an average daily temperature of +35 degrees Celsius. Considering this, actions such as tailoring special PPE from cotton material, installing an umbrella as a shelter on the drilling site and an uninterrupted supply of drinking water were taken.
Aurora Minerals Group has been consistent in plans to expand its range of services in Central Asia across geology, geophysics and drilling of various levels of complexity. Staff is currently conducting an inventory of tools and service equipment for mobilization in Kazakhstan.
