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Zavalievsky Mine

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Overview

Mine TypeOpen Pit
StatusActive
Commodities
  • Graphite
Mining Method
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
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SnapshotThe Zavalievsky Graphite mine and processing facilities have been operational since 1934 and are located near key markets with significant developments in lithium-ion battery production. Additionally, the site produces quarry stone for the domestic market and garnet for the European market as co-products.

In 2024, to optimize the process for bench-scale production of high-purity graphite using Volt's patent-pending technology, a specialized chemical reactor was identified and ordered. Contingent on funding, the technical plan will be executed using this reactor.

On 31 May 2024, Volt's subsidiary, Zavalievsky Graphite, commenced production of high-purity micronized graphite for the 40 tonnes customer order received in April 2024 and is targeting completion by July 2024.

Owners

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CompanyInterestOwnership
Volt Resources Ltd. 70 % Indirect
In 2021, Volt acquired 70% interest in each of the companies comprising the ZG Group, namely - Zavalievsky Graphite LLC (processing plant buildings, processing plant, mining equipment, power sub-station, and distribution), Stone Found LLC (crushed granite operations), and Graphite Invest LLC (holds a 79% interest in PJC Zavalievsky Graphite Kombinat – mine, land, main administration office building. It is this entity that holds the 636 hectares of freehold land on which the Zavalievsky mine, and other related buildings and facilities are located).

Deposit type

  • Metamorphic

Summary:

Two structural levels can be distinguished in the geological structure of the area: the lower one is composed of intensely dislocated crystalline rocks and their weathering products, and the upper one is represented by almost horizontally lying sedimentary cover rocks. The basement rocks originate from the Archean and Paleoproterozoic eras, while the sedimentary layers include Neogene and Quaternary formations.

Geology and Mineralisation Interpretation
The Zavalievsky Graphite Project is located on the flanks of the large Khashchevato - Zavalevskoy synclinal folded structure. The graphite mineralisation is confined to the Precambrian basement and is overlain by sedimentary cover of 10 to 45m thickness. Seven steeply dipping to vertical, graphite mineralised domains were interpreted using a nominal 2% total carbon grade. The interpreted mineralisation has an along-strike length of 2,120m, a width of 630m and extends to a depth of 215m.

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Comminution

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Production

In April 2023, ZG Group started optimised production campaigns. The first production campaign began on 11 April 2023 and was completed on 17 May 2023. During this period 1,015 tonnes of graphite concentrate was produced at an average daily production rate of 52 tonnes. Later in the year, the ZG team successfully started the second production campaign and produced over 600 tonnes.
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All production numbers are expressed as concentrate. * Production numbers were reported as 'Average annual'

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Production Costs

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Heavy Mobile Equipment

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