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– 242 students enrolled in Oyu Tolgoi scholarship programme – "Educated people are the true wealth of the nation,” says the phrase. In order to help realise this, Oyu Tolgoi supports Mongolia’s best students by providing scholarships for study at Mongolian and international universities. This is a key commitment in a Memorandum of Understanding, signed…

– Nalaikh facility will train world class engineers – Nalaikh, Mongolia – Mongolia’s newest education facility was formally opened today, bringing huge opportunities to develop the next generation of highly trained, capable engineers and technical professionals. Nailakh Engineering School, built with a US$ 10 million investment from Oyu Tolgoi will teach up to 600 engineering…

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The Board of Oyu Tolgoi LLC has appointed Mr Andrew Woodley as president and chief executive officer, after Mr Craig Kinnell announced his departure from the role for personal reasons. Andrew Woodley is currently managing director of Rio Tinto’s coal business in Mozambique. He has worked for Rio Tinto for more than…

– Hand safety campaign launched – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – After traffic accidents, the most common accidents involve injuries to hands and feet according to statistics in Mongolia. Such injuries mainly occur at the workplace as well as at home. They range from cutting hands and fingers while preparing meals, to crushing and pinch-point injuries while…

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The Government of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi LLC secured a landmark agreement today aimed towards a power solution for the South Gobi, providing a pathway for strengthening the power supply network in Mongolia. The Ministry of Energy, on behalf of the Government of Mongolia, and Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the agreement which…

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi LLC, through its parent company Turquoise Hill Resources, announced today financial results for the second quarter ending 30 June 2014. Oyu Tolgoi LLC Chief Financial Officer Steve Duggan said, “This quarter’s results demonstrate that our workforce continues to make encouraging progress towards establishing our open-pit mine as a safe, sustainable, profitable, and…

– This project is a great example of community engagement, strong partnership and sustainable development in the South Gobi – Khanbogd, Umnugobi – Last weekend, Khanbogd soum celebrated its historic 90th anniversary. As part of the celebrations, Galba Public Park, built on initiative of soum residents and administration with financing under Rio Tinto’s social investment…

– Foundation stone laid for the 250 seats sports centre fully equipped with modern equipment – Manlai soum, Umnugobi – As part of the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Manlai soum in Umnugovi aimag, Oyu Tolgoi and local government representatives, yesterday broke ground and laid a foundation stone for a new sports…

Many businesses try to contribute to society and long-term development. Baigalmaa Shurka, General Manager, Social Performance at Oyu Tolgoi explains one approach, which the company calls “Social Investment.” Please tell us about Oyu Tolgoi’s approach to social investment. As part of our commitments to contributing positively to the country's social and economic development and safeguarding…

– 90th anniversary commemorated with release of photo book – Manlai soum, Mongolia – The 90th anniversary of one of Umnogovi aimag’s soums is being celebrated in a brand new book of photos. Oyu Tolgoi has launched the publication in cooperation with the soum Governor’s office and local residents. The book documents rare and precious…