Category: News
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Press release: Hi-tech machine uses wastewater to reduce dust
– The Komatsu HD 785 water truck is capable of delivering 135 gallons (511 litres) per minute – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi LLC uses the latest technology and equipment in its operations. One such example is the Komatsu HD 785 water truck. Mining operations and concentrate transportation can create dust, so Oyu Tolgoi uses…
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Success story: From border protection troop to copper mine employee
Thousands of people from all corners of Mongolia are working at Oyu Tolgoi in the South Gobi. One of them is S.Ganbold. He works at the Environment department at Oyu Tolgoi LLC. Although his birthplace is Bulgan soum in Dornod aimag, he currently lives and works in Khanbogd soum in the South Gobi. He started…
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Press release: N.Buyannemekh “This programme provided me with financial opportunities for study”
– Twenty eight students from South Gobi receive scholarships – Umnugobi, Mongolia – The regional development and social responsibility department of Oyu Tolgoi LLC runs a scholarship programme in the South Gobi. Now entering its ninth year, the programme was established in 2005 to meet local demand for education. The programme aims to support the…
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Success story: The dreams of three Mongolians in Utah – Oyu Tolgoi
After two hours of talking, I felt so proud of them. Their names are Chimedyudon Tsogdelger, Tuvshinbat Ganbat and Otgonbayar Ochirbat. They are Mongolian students, studying in the US, at the University of Utah, with Oyu Tolgoi scholarships. It is not a common occurrence – for young people to show such determination to realize their…
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Press release: Protecting local historic heritage and cultural monuments
– Road signage, billboards and wastebins have been installed – Umnugobi, Mongolia – Khanbogd soum of Umnugovi aimag has many locations with natural, historical and cultural landmarks. In recent years, this soum has witnessed rapid mining development and increased population inflows. As a result, these landmarks need protection. Khanbogd soum’s Governor’s Office, the environment inspector…
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Press release: Competition winners visit Naadam celebrations at Oyu Tolgoi Site
– Many participate in 'Mongolia’s Pride' photo and twitter competition – Oyu Tolgoi mine. Umnugobi, Mongolia – Mongolia is a proud nation. This pride is shown in many ways. Therefore, Oyu Tolgoi recently launched a photo and twitter competition among social media participants entitled “Mongolia’s pride”. In the photo competition, the prize for photo with…
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Report: Quarterly Production Figures
Each quarter, Rio Tinto produces public reports on production at all its operations including Managed Projects like Oyu Tolgoi. The report for the Second Quarter of 2013 (April, May, June) has just been released. This is the first time that it will include production figures for Oyu Tolgoi. In the future, these figures will continue…
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Speech: Jean Sebastien Jacques, “Oyu Tolgoi, Commencement of Concentrate shipments”
Jean Sebastien Jacques, the CEO of the Rio Tinto Copper Group addressed the crowd, paying tribute to the hard work of Oyu Tolgoi employees. Good morning to everyone and thank you for joining us for this momentous occasion. I would especially like to thank the honorable Prime Minister Mr.Altankhuyag, Minister Gankhuyag and our other distinguished…
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Press release: Oyu Tolgoi begins concentrate shipments – Significant milestone for company and Mongolia
– By reaching this milestone the Oyu Tolgoi project moves from construction to operating mine – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Mongolia’s world-class copper and gold mine, Oyu Tolgoi, today announced the commencement of commercial shipments of its copper concentrate. This marks a significant milestone for the business and Mongolia with the project moving from the construction…
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Success story: The Soum-based company that supplies goods to a global mine
– Established with three staff, it now employs 27 – Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of regional and local economies. They create jobs, pay taxes, offer social insurance to their employees and meet the demands of citizens locally. Sometimes, finding enough clients or customers, locally within the Soum, can be a…