Category: Operation
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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…
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What is the capacity of Oyu Tolgoi’s concentrator plant?
The concentrator plant currently processes in excess of 100,000 tonnes of ore per day. For more details, please visit the Our Operations page.
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What facilities are found at the Oyu Tolgoi mine complex?
The Oyu Tolgoi mine consists of a concentrator plant, open pit mine, central heating plant, power and water supply facilities, office buildings, maintenance and repair facilities, and culture and sports facilities. Oyu Tolgoi has also constructed a number of pieces of local infrastructure, including roads, power infrastructure, water pipelines, and a local airport called Khanbumbat.