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