ShDNK2 MINE

Located in Western Kazakhstan, ShDNK-2 boasts
the highest quality chromium deposit in the world.
Operations started the open pit in 1978, reaching a
peak of 4 mtpa in 2022. Now, ShDNK-2 is transitioning
to underground operations, with a forecast peak
production output of 7 mtpa.

Ground conditions at ShDNK-2 are extremely challenging and are well-renowned for this reason. A
combination of serpentite and gabbro rock mass, with major faults running through the ore body, present
significant challenges, with 1.0m advance lengths for development being the norm.

TuranIndustrial (Turan) started discussions with ERG in 2021, as the client sought a second competent
underground mining contractor to create completion on-site. Turan was awarded the contract for ore
flow development in 2022, comprising18,000m3 of lateral development, including mass excavation, raise
drilling, and vertical development of three ore passes and two lift raises, totalling 500 metres of vertical
development. Since the initial contract, Turan have been awarded a further six scopes of work at the mine,
and the scope is expected to grow over the next few years with the start-up of mechanised sub-level
caving operations.