Sale of the Chokopo Natural Nephrite Deposit
Transbaikalia, Chita Region, Russia.
We offer the opportunity to acquire a 100% ownership stake in a company developing the licensed Chokopo natural nephrite deposit in the Trans-Baikal Territory, Russia.
The deposit has confirmed reserves and significant development potential.
The deposit has been in operation since 2014 and contains significant explored reserves of high-quality nephrite. The stone is suitable for jewelry, decorative stone products, and collectible items.
The project is at a stage before large-scale industrial mining begins. This gives the new owner flexibility in planning the development strategy and the opportunity to start operations within a relatively short time.
Stable Demand
The nephrite market shows steady growth, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Limited Supply
High-quality nephrite deposits are rare, creating a natural shortage of supply in the market.
Turnkey Opportunity
The sale includes a 100% ownership stake in the company operating the deposit and a complete set of documents, including an approved technical project for industrial mining.
Transparency
All geological information has been verified and will be provided during the due diligence process.
Investment Diversification
Investing in natural resource extraction, especially in specialized assets with high income potential, can be an effective way to diversify an investment portfolio.
The Chokopo site is located in the Kalarsky District of the Trans-Baikal Territory, within the Chita Region, Russia.
It is located:
● In the basin of the Delo River.
● 30 km northwest of Sredny Kalar.
● 50 km south of the Baikal–Amur Mainline (BAM) railway.
● 110 km southwest of the railway station and settlement of Novaya Chara.
● 150 km southeast of Taksimo railway station.
Power Supply
The site has an independent power supply provided by a DES-30 diesel power station.
Workforce
The region has experienced workers who are familiar with mining operations.
The site has the equipment and vehicles needed for mining, as well as facilities for staff accommodation and meals. It also has equipment to support daily operations and transport finished products.
The necessary infrastructure for workers on a rotational work schedule is already in place.
The Chokopo site covers a total area of 348.6 square meters and is located within the Biramiyan nephrite-bearing area.
The site is part of the Udokan nephrite occurrence in the northeastern part of the Vitim Plateau.
The geological and technical conditions are favorable for open-pit mining for the following reasons:
● Mineral-bearing rocks reach the surface, and the deposits are located at a relatively shallow depth.
● The surrounding rocks are very strong, with a rock strength category of XII–XVII according to the M. M. Protodyakonov scale.
Radiation Characteristics
The gamma radiation level of the mineral-bearing rocks is 35 Bq/g. According to the presentation, this meets the requirements of SanPiN 2.6.1.2800-10 for facing and decorative stone.
The gamma radiation levels of the surrounding rocks are:
● Up to 8 Bq/kg for dolomitic marble.
● 366 Bq/kg for granitoids.
The favorable hydrogeological and mining conditions of the studied deposit make open-pit mining possible.
Deposit Type
Primary deposit.
Raw Material Quality
The stone does not break apart during processing and can be polished to a high quality.
The nephrite from this deposit has limited applications in jewelry and high-quality artistic stone carving.
Color Range
The stone mainly comes in shades of green, from light grassy green to dark emerald green.
The artistic and decorative qualities of the nephrite from this deposit have been confirmed by the Dharma Buddhist Community in Ulan-Ude.
According to the technical specifications TU-41-07-052-90, the nephrite from this deposit is classified as Grade 2 decorative stone.
Remaining Reserves
The remaining reserves in categories C1 + C2 total 156,600 kg of raw nephrite, including 29,040 kg of graded nephrite.
License
The deposit has a valid subsoil use license, No. CHIT 02471 TR, dated February 14, 2014.
The license was issued by the Subsoil Use Department for the Trans-Baikal Territory.
Authorized Activities
The license allows geological studies, exploration, and mineral extraction.
Project Documentation
The project documentation has been prepared and approved.
Previous Work
Extensive geological exploration has been carried out at the deposit. Mining excavations, including trenches and pits, have also been completed.
These works provide evidence of the presence and quality of the raw material.
We offer investors the opportunity to acquire a 100% ownership stake in ChitaMetProm LLC, the company that holds the license for the Chokopo deposit.
What Does the Investor Receive?
1. Full rights to use the mineral resources under the license.
2. Confirmed mineral reserves.
3. A complete set of geological and project documentation.
4. The opportunity to start mining operations quickly.
5. Support from the seller during the transfer of the asset.
1. Signing an NDA
We are ready to provide detailed information after a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) has been signed.
2. Investor Presentation
We will arrange a detailed presentation of the project, either online or in person.
3. Due Diligence
We will provide full access to the relevant materials for legal, financial, and technical checks.
4. Negotiations and Deal
The parties will discuss the terms of the sale and sign the purchase agreement.
