Khawdam briefed on limestone exploration activities in Mahrah

MAHRAH, April 01 (Saba) - Mahrah governor Ali Khawdam and the
Chairman of Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB)
Ismael al-Janad got acquainted with the ongoing work carried out by
the Belgian company Le-west at the site located between Qashn and
Hasween districts for extracting limestone.

The governor and GSMRB chairman were briefed by the Belgian
company's expert Per Kanteh on the project's practical steps, which
include explosion works at the site which extends over an area of 40
×42 meters.

The expert also pointed out that the industrial experience of the
project reaches 3000 metric tons, out of which is 1000 metric tons
on the surface, 1000 metric tons below the surface, and 1000 metric
at depth.

For his part, al-Janad affirmed that limestone quantities will be
treated to get an amount of the products between 40 mm and 120 mm,
noting that there would be a physical and mechanical test for these
products and then some quantities will be sent abroad.