Category: Environment
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FAQs regarding Tailings Storage Facility (TSF)
1. What is a Tailings Storage Facility (TSF)? The ore extracted from the mine is transported to the concentrator. Through a mixture of reagents and water, some of the ore is transformed into copper concentrate while the rest becomes slurry waste. The slurry waste cannot be directly disposed into nature for its adverse impact on…
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How does Oyu Tolgoi manage water, air, biodiversity, waste, and land in a sustainable way?
We are committed to ensuring sustainable development by balancing environmental protection with social and economic needs. Both social and economic and environmental focus areas are clearly reflected in our health, safety and environmental policies. You can find detailed information in the Environment section.
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How does Oyu Tolgoi support local communities in the soums close to where it operates?
We are committed to contributing to the development and well-being of local communites. We work hard to minimise any impacts which arise due to our operations and strive to improve the local economy and livelihoods by actively engaging with local government, communities and representatives of the public. We also source as many goods and services…