Environmental Risk Assessment – Sungun Copper Mine

Environmental Risk Assessment – Sungun Copper Mine

Period 2007–2009
Client National Iranian Copper Industries Company – Sungun Copper Complex
Location East Azerbaijan Province, 130 km north of Tabriz
Stage Project Completion

Technical Specifications:


•    Focus on potential environmental damages associated with Sungun Copper Mine operations, including:
o    Loss of vegetation cover
o    Pollution of groundwater resources
•    Identification, evaluation, and classification of environmental risks were the core objectives of the study.

Role of Moshanir


•    Phase I Studies:
o    Collection of all operational data from Sungun Copper Complex
o    Analysis of existing environmental studies
o    Identification of strengths and weaknesses based on national and international standards and risk assessment criteria
•    Phase II Studies:
o    Identification and categorization of potential risks
o    Hazard scenario analysis, error factors, and occurrence mechanisms
o    Review of existing controls and estimation of consequences
o    Determination of pollutants and assessment of impacts on surface water, groundwater, soil, air, and noise
o    Classification of activities under normal and critical conditions
•    Phase III Studies:
•    System recognition and comprehensive risk classification (human, natural, human-natural)
•    Categorization of risks based on severity of damage to water, soil, air, and human health
•    Development of management strategies and mitigation measures