Strategic Mineral Exploration

OPAL MINING CO. LTD.

A private enterprise registered in Sudan since 2016. We are committed to partnering with the Republic of Sudan and local communities to transform natural resources into mutual prosperity.

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Global Standards — Big & Small Scale Exploration

"Smashing expectations. Using smart science and creativity to develop one of the world's most profitable gold mines. Opal Mining is on its way to becoming Sudan's next multi-generational, iconic gold producer."

Strategic Portfolio

Sudan Minerals Potentiality

Sudan is among the largest countries in Africa and is characterized by diversified geological units and structures that host great numbers of mineral wealth.

🥇 Gold

Between the Nile and the Red Sea, south Kordofan, and south Darfur

🪙 Silver

Red Sea Hills

🔩 Iron

Many locations at the Red Sea Hills

🟢 Chromite

Ingessana, Nuba Mountains, Red Sea Hills, Qala En Nahal

🟤 Manganese

The Red Sea Hills and Bayuda Desert

🟠 Copper

Ariab Region and Hofrat En Nahas

⚪ Zinc

Abu Samar area, Tagoteb (Red Sea Hills), Um Takatik (NE-Nuba Mountains)

🔵 Lead

Kutum in north Darfur

🪨 Limestone & Marbles

Bayuda, Red Sea Hills

🧂 Gypsum

North Portsudan

⚫ Black Sands

Red Sea Coastal (magnetite, ilmenite, rutile, zircon)

🌱 Agricultural Minerals

Phosphate and Potassium oxide

💎 Other Minerals

Kaoline, talc, phosphate, magnesite, feldspars, fluorspar, kyanite, truna, bentonite, wollastonite, barite, white sands

Years Experience

Investments

Specialist Mgmt

Experienced Partners

Value Proposition

WHY OPAL MINING?

We Invest Early

Fearless but Educated

30+ Years Experience

Leaders in Startup Inv.

Investments in 4+ Countries

Focus On You

"Our Growth Engine — We believe that we've only barely scratched the surface."

PROJECTS

Concession Coordinates

OPAL MINING CO. LTD SIGNED CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF GOLD AND ASSOCIATED METALS.

Block: NS-R2

Location: Northern State — WADI HALFA

Area: ~300 sq. km

Coordinates: Latitude 21°20'25"–21°12'37" / Longitude 31°42'0.00"–31°30'0.00"

Access: Khartoum → Abu Hamad (National Highway, 470 km) → Railway to Wadi Halfa (165 km) → 4x4 unpaved road to concession (55 km). Total distance: ~690 km.

Ceremony Signature in Ministry of Minerals, Khartoum, Sudan

Block NS-R2 — Northern State (Wadi Halfa)

Physiography and Climate

The concession area is situated in the western margin of the Nubian Desert. More than 50% of the surface is covered by sand dunes. The area is part of the Sahara Desert — dry climate with less than 50mm annual rainfall (July–September). Winter temperatures may drop to 15°C, while the daily mean temperature ranges from 35°C to 42°C.

Tectonic Setting and Regional Geology

The Precambrian geology in NE Africa comprises two distinct crustal domains: the Nile Craton and the Arabian-Nubian Shield. The lithostratigraphic units of the Wadi Halfa–Bayuda–Gabgaba area include:

Phanerozoic sediments (youngest)
Magmatic rocks
Molasse-type sediments
Volcano-sedimentary sequences
Ophiolitic mélange rocks
Low-grade metasediments
High-grade supra-crustal metasediments
High-grade gneisses (oldest)

Board & Executive Leadership

OUR TEAM

"Today, OPAL MINING is one of the leaders in the mining industry — and we wouldn't be where we are today without the amazing work our team does every single day."

Ahmad Chakik

Chairman

The founder of OPAL MINING CO. LTD., Mr. Ahmad Chakik has more than 3 decades of experience in Investment, Mining and Financial Management in various companies in Africa and the United Arab Emirates. He has extensive links to China, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. He has established Active Management Consultant FZC in Dubai and other companies in mining, trade, finance, and agriculture. He is founder and shareholder of Capital Yatirim Insaat Ticaret Limited Sirketi, Everon Building Cleaning Services LLC, Bianco Plus Quarries Co. Ltd., Goldtrans Mining Co. Ltd., Agri Corp Co. Ltd., and Habab Investment & Real Estate Dev. Co. Ltd.

Dr. Mohamed Kharrubi

Director

Dr. Mohamed Kharrubi is a well-rounded executive with extensive experience across the UN, USA, Malaysia, Libya, UAE, South Africa. He has worked extensively with governments, corporations, civil societies, non-profits, and SMEs. He has diverse international exposure with multiple disciplines and cultures. He is passionate about facing challenges and hitting the ground running.

Yoro Mohamed Diallo

Financial Manager

Yoro M. Diallo is a prominent banker, financial strategist, and investment advisor to African governments, international financial institutions, and multi-billion dollar corporations. He managed over US$600 million of donor flows at Citibank across Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Togo, Nigeria, and Ghana. He serves as Managing Director of Sahara Financial Management Services, CFO of Tanexco, and Vice-Chairman of Signature Africa Ventures Ltd. (US$1.5B private equity).

Aygun Aliyeva

Manager of Legal Department

Ms. Aygun Aliyeva holds degrees from Baku State University and completed her diploma equivalency at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University. She is a member of the International Lawyers Association in Turkey and the Azerbaijan and Istanbul Bar Associations. She is the founding partner of the Azerbaijan-Turkey Law Platform (2016). In 2018, she co-organized the 2nd Eurasian Law Congress in Baku with 350 lawyers from 26 countries.

Esam Ibrahim

IT Manager & Cloud Expert

Mr. Esam Ibrahim holds a Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University. He has over 20 years of experience in IT operations, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. He has worked natively with major firms including Accenture, Avanade, the Chicago Board of Trade, and Allegiance Healthcare. His technical expertise includes Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams.

Media & Updates

NEWS & BLOG

Corporate News • June 20, 2021