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Overseas Cooperation

We implement international cooperation projects with leading mining countries to strengthen our role as a bridge for mineral resources development by private sector to secure critical minerals in need for national prosperity and contribute to sustainable mining in the world.

In addition, we make an effort to realize win-win model for mutual growth with the private sector based on mutual cooperation.

Networking with Leading Mining Countries.

We strengthen our ability to implement cooperation projects with leading mining countries, such as Canada and Australia by establishing international partnership with relevant organizations in the way of joint statement of cooperation which includes exchange of information and human resources, joint workshops in the field of mining as a whole from exploration to mine rehabilitation.

Also, we support domestic companies to expand their business abroad by supporting their participation in international mining events, hosting seminars (webinars) and symposiums, etc.

Overseas Mineral Resources Development Association (ORE:ON)

The Overseas Mineral Resources Development Association, named as ORE:ON, was established in 2017 to provide a platform for information exchange, networking and development of collaboration projects among member companies in the field of mineral resources.

ORE:ON is made up of 4 divisions including mineral resources development division, trading division, R&D division and ESG division, and as an administrator and a facilitator, ORE:ON hosts online and offline assemblies, seminars while operating a YouTube channel

Link to ORE:ON YouTube Channel

Overseas Information Service

We collect and provide up-to-date resources sector information and prospective mining projects in resource rich countries through our overseas network of representative offices. You can check the latest overseas information and trends at our Korea Resource Information System, KOMIS.

Overseas representative offices (China, Canada, Chile), Australia subsidiary, Mongolia subsidiary, global resource trend report

Link to KOMIR Global Location Link to KOMIS

ODA and Mining Industry Full-Cycle Consulting

We cooperate with domestic and foreign government organizations, private companies, and international organizations to carry out ODA (official development assistance) and consulting projects covering a full spectrum of mining life cycle. Also, we’ve been making every effort to establish and strengthen our mutually beneficial relationships with foreign governments and private companies in resource rich countries

Major Projects
  • Mongolia Energy Source Quality Management Capacity Building Project for Air Environment Improvement (21~25, KOICA ODA) : Improvement of Mongolia’s coal quality management system, support for the establishment of a laboratory, etc.
  • Peru Sustainable Mine Environmental Resilience Enhancement Project (21~25, KOICA ODA) : Installation and operation of a pilot plant for mine drainage treatment, implementation of training programs, development of an information system, etc.
  • Mongolia Rare Metals High-Value Addition and Commercialization Project (23~27, KIAT ODA) : Design and construction of the Korea-Mongolia Rare Metals Cooperation Center, implementation of training programs, basic research on rare metals and rare earth elements, etc
  • Mongolia Nalaikh Abandoned Mine Area Environmental Resilience Enhancement Project (25~29, KOICA ODA) : Soil restoration, establishment of agroforestry complexes and urban landscape areas, capacity building, etc.
  • Uzbekistan Mineral Resources and Geological Disaster Integrated Management System Project (25~29, KOICA ODA) : Establishment and operation of an integrated management system for mineral resources and geological disasters, etc.
KOMIR, Into the World!

KOMIR ventures out into the world to secure critical minerals to keep pace with the fourth industrial revolution era and contribute to the sustainable development of the mining industry to make a cleaner Earth.

  • Overseas subsidiaries and offices: collecting information, finding prospective projects, supporting the private sector, developing intergovernmental projects
  • International cooperation projects: MDB (Multi Development Bank), ODA, and G2G cooperation projects
  • Networking with foreign countries : networking through invitational capacity building programs for public officers in charge of mining and mining hazards management
  • Overseas investment projects: overseas resource development projects the corporation has shares with
  • China, Canada, and Chile office: operating “The Consulting Center” to better support overseas business activities by private companies
  • Major tasks : collecting and analyzing data, field exploration to develop new mining projects, establishing a cooperation platform with resource rich countries to secure critical minerals.
  • Cobre Panama / deposit type: copper / Stage: production (205,000 tons/year)
  • Construction of Mine Reclamation Management Information System for Sustainable Mineral Resources Development in Peru (2015~2018, KOICA ODA)
  • Boleo Mexico copper mine / Stage: production (30,000 ton/year)
  • PMC(Project Management Consulting) Service for the Project for Enhancing Water Quality Monitoring System to Achieve SDG 6 in Pakistan (2020~2024, KOICA ODA)
  • Ulaanbaatar Urban Forest Creation Project in Mongolia (2018~2021, Korea Forest Service ODA )
  • Establishment of Master Plan and Capacity Building for Mine Reclamation Management in Mongolia (2014~2021, KOICA ODA)
  • Remediation of Mercury contamination in Mining Area in Indonesia (2014~2018, KIAT ODA)
  • Mongolia subsidiary / China office
  • Consulting Service to Undertake Sampling and Develop Engineering Designs of In-situ Remediation of Households in Chowa, Kasanda, Makululu and Other Contaminated Hotspots with Lead Bearing Material in Kabwe, Zambia (2019~2021, World Bank)
  • Madagascar Ambatovy / Deposit type: nickel and cobalt
  • Australia Wyong / Deposit type: bituminous coal / Stage: development (development approved by state government)
  • Networking with resource rich countries
  • Overseas Mineral Resources Development Association (ORE:ON)
  • Joint field survey (ODA)
  • Field survey (WB)