Al Hariqah Gold MiningChuck previously stated that Al Hariqah's geology is amenable only to open-pit operation in the arid Yemen desert. No deposit found. Force majeure in effect. Yemen is dead even with conflicts settled.
"...When we think of mining, water likely isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But most mining operations require a lot of water, and many are in arid regions in the world. Water is essential for mineral processing, tailings and waste management, and dust suppression. A medium-sized open pit mine may use and recycle eight million gallons of water every day for basic operations."
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