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– Mine will work with residents, government and NGOs in fight against infectious diseases – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi, the large copper-gold mine in the South Gobi, has introduced its latest social project designed to improve the living standards of  local residents and support new health services. With its newest initiative, Oyu Tolgoi is…

– Oyu Tolgoi introduces new technology and plans to recycle 80 per cent of total used water – Khanbogd, Umnugobi – Last Wednesday Oyu Tolgoi management met with representatives from the local community of Khanbogd soum. These regular meetings are further proof that Oyu Tolgoi is sensitive to local resident concerns and constantly strives for…

  Khanbogd, Umnugobi – The Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority reopened Oyu Tolgoi airport at 5:20 pm today. Flights have already commenced. The MCAA have started their investigation of the incident involving an AeroMongolia Fokker-50 aircraft that had problems during takeoff yesterday. All 34 passengers and flight crew onboard are accounted for and safe. No injuries…

– This agreement will be a model for other mining companies –   Interviewed S.Erdenebat, Coordinator-Cooperation Agreement of Oyu Tolgoi LLC. The Umnugobi region and Oyu Tolgoi LLC is about to enter into a cooperation agreement. Can you talk about this? Mining company Oyu Tolgoi is working to enter into a cooperation agreement with the local…

  Khanbogd, Umnugobi – An incident occurred today at 12:33 involving AeroMongolia Fokker-50 aircraft as it prepared for takeoff for its scheduled charter flight between Oyu Tolgoi to Ulaanbaatar. All 34 passengers and flight crew onboard are accounted for and safe. No injuries have been reported. Mongolian Civic Aviation Authority has been notified and is…

Mine rehabilitates old, broken water wells Wells and springs are the main source of water for both herders and animals in the Gobi. During socialist times, collective farms organised the cleaning and protection of hand-operated water wells, but now this type of work has nearly been forgotten. Along with Altan Nutag, a local NGO, Oyu…

– Mongolia recognised as 'Mining Country of the Year' from Asian and Pacific region countries for its accomplishments in the mining sector – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The 5th Annual 'Mines and Investment' mining investors conference was held in Hong Kong in March, 2012. The best mining companies in Asia were recognised and awarded during the…

– Rural small to medium sized businesses are contributing to the economic development of Mongolia – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi has provided preferential rights for local suppliers and business entrepreneurs in the Umnugobi and cooperates on development of small to medium sized enterprises. T.Bayarsaihan, VP for Regional and Social Development at Oyu Tolgoi LLC, said “Small-medium…

– Oyu Tolgoi is committed to jobs where everybody can go home safe and secure – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi participated in the 'Safety First' conference and exhibition organised by the Mongolian National Mining Association on 22 – 23 March as a 'Gold Sponsor'. Oyu Tolgoi representatives made a detailed presentation on project safety…

G.Sugar is Community Relations and Sustainable Development senior manager at Oyu Tolgoi. Oyu Tolgoi is the largest mining project in Mongolia. In relation to this, does it support local development? Can you describe these activities? Oyu Tolgoi is engaged in many activities such as the improvement of the water supply in the Umnugobi and the…