The Mona Onyx quarry is a small-to-medium scale operation. Extraction is semi-artisanal due to the remote desert location, using diamond wire saws and controlled blasting. The yield is relatively low, making blocks and slabs moderately expensive.
Sustainability concerns:
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Mona Onyango has also contributed to works regarding child protection and social work systems in African contexts, including Sudan. The Mona Onyx quarry is a small-to-medium scale operation