Possibility of complete flood at Solikamsk-2 "remains high"

• Autores: James Sean Dickson
• Localización: Industrial Minerals, ISSN 0019-8544, Nº. 568, 2015 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Enero)
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The recovery operation at Russia-based potash producer Uralkali OAO's Solikamsk-2 mine continues, although industry experts believe that a complete shut down of the mine is more than likely.

    "We are taking all necessary measures to save [the] Solikamsk-2 mine and minimise the consequences of the accident, fully complying with Federal Service for Ecological, Technological, and Nuclear Inspectorate (Rostekhnadzor) requirements and recommendations of leading Russian and international specialists," Yevgeny Kotlyar, Uralkali's chief engineer said.

    Uralkali's share price, which saw a 19% fall the day after the news at Solikamsk-2 broke, has continued to slide, falling 36% in total since 17 November 2014, partially driven by a fear that events will play out similarly to those of Uralkali Mine 1, which was forced to close after 10 days of rescue efforts that followed increased brine inflow levels in 2006.