Rosgeolexpertiza approved the exploration project of LLC TRB at the Zhidoy deposit until 2030
LLC TRB informs about receiving a positive expert opinion from FGKU Rosgeolexpertiza on the project documentation Project for conducting exploration works at the Zhidoy deposit of apatite-perovskite-titanomagnetite pyroxenites (Expert opinion No 059-02-10/2026 dated 17.03.2026).
In 2026—2030 LLC TRB plans to conduct geological exploration at the Zhidoy deposit with a calculation of reserves based on permanent exploration conditions.
The main geological tasks of the planned works:
clarification of the spatial position and internal structure of ore deposits identified at the stage of geological study localization of ore bodies within them and assessment of their parameters ensuring the calculation of reserves by categories C1 and B to an economically justified depth;
study of the technological properties of ores including on the material of semi-industrial samples;
study of engineering-geological hydrogeological and environmental conditions of the deposit;
development of the feasibility study for permanent exploration conditions and preparation of a report with the calculation of reserves by categories C1 and B.
Main types and volumes of work provided for by the project ditching (3000 rm) core drilling (14 780 rm) sampling of technological samples technological research of ores as well as a complex of accompanying sampling laboratory topographic-geodetic and other works ensuring the receipt of the necessary information for the preparation of a report with the calculation of reserves and development of the feasibility study for permanent exploration conditions
Expected increase in reserves for category C1: TiO2 — 9.3 million tons, Fetotal — 16.0 million tons, P2O5 — 3.3 million tons; for category B: TiO2 — 8.0 million tons, Fetotal — 13.2 million tons, P2O5 — 3.0 million tons.