LEAD AND ZINC MINERAL BASE OF THE TRANS-BAIKAL AREA
DOI: 10.24411/0869-5997-2018-10001
Keywords:
lead, zinc, mineral base, reserves, inferred resources, Trans-Baikal area, polymetallic deposits.Abstract
It is possible to solve problems of the Russian lead and zinc mineral base replacement and buildup facing the geological industry if socioeconomic development strategy for regions, particularly the TransBaikal area, focuses on creating mineral centers (MC). These are mining clusters which will enable mineral potential realization of major non-fuel minerals and the required infrastructure formation. Regionally, MC should be based on infrastructure projects as private/public partnerships which will help to reduce investment risks and make the Russian mineral base more attractive. Studies were performed revealing preconditions for the East Baikal MC creation and long-term development due to new prospects identification. Condition of the Trans-Baikal lead and zinc mineral base is discussed. Data on polymetallic deposit reserve status changes and inferred resources are given. Major mining operations (Noyon-Tologoi, Novo-Shirokinskoye) are briefly characterized as well as their total lead and zinc reserve sufficiency.
