Mullaq
About the Project
Al Hadeetha Resources LLC (AHRL) has initiated a strategic exploration program for the Mullaq Copper-Gold Project, a promising greenfield prospect spanning approximately 41 km² within the Block 22B Exploration & Mining Concession. The project is located in the Oman Mountains, around 160 km southeast of Muscat, within the Samail Ophiolite Complex — a geologically significant zone known for copper-bearing layered gabbro formations.
| Project Detail | Information |
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Commenced |
2012 |
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JV Company |
Al Hadeetha Resources LLC (AHRL) |
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Alara’s Interest in JV |
51% |
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Commodities |
Copper, Gold |
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Exploration License |
Valid; 41 km² is now part of Concession 22B |
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Mining License |
Application over 1 km² area pending grant |
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Project Stage |
Exploration |
Historical Exploration
Exploration activity in Mullaq dates back to the late 1970s, with:
- 516 meters of diamond drilling across 5 boreholes, conducted in 1976–1977, reporting an estimated 387,000 tonnes at 2.9% Cu (non-JORC compliant).
- In 2012, an additional 922 meters of drilling across 9 boreholes further confirmed the area’s mineralization potential.
- Previous magnetic (Mag) and induced polarization (IP) surveys have also identified multiple geophysically anomalous zones, many of which remain underexplored.
Planned Exploration Program
AHRL has outlined a phased exploration strategy over the next two years, aimed at systematically advancing the Mullaq Project:
- Remote Sensing & GIS Analysis
Initial terrain and structural assessment using satellite data and spatial analysis. - Airborne and Ground Geophysical Surveys
To detect magnetic and electrical properties of subsurface anomalies and refine exploration targets. - Geological Mapping & Geochemical Sampling
On-the-ground structural mapping and surface sampling to evaluate mineral signatures. - Initial Test Diamond Drilling
Targeted drilling will be carried out to test the most promising anomalies. - Extended Drilling Campaign (Contingent on Results)
A broader drilling program will be developed if initial results confirm economically viable mineralization.
This initiative underscores AHRL’s commitment to unlocking the untapped mineral potential of Mullaq through a systematic, data-driven, and environmentally responsible exploration approach.
