Category: News

-Local community to be involved with tree nursery work – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn)- Environment, climate and vegetation in Hanbogd soum is distinct from the grassy steppe and mountain regions making the reclamation of mined land specific from reclamation in grassland and the mountain region. Re-vegetation of the mined land in the mountain region, rich in vegetation, trees,…

-45 of 46 the employees in the Environmental department are Mongolians – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – The Environmental department of Oyu Tolgoi LLC contains 46 staff, 45 of whom are relatively young, highly educated and skilled Mongolians. 36 are based on the Oyu Tolgoi mine site in Southern Gobi while nine excluding the Department Manager, operate in the corporate headquarters in…

CEO McRae receives certificate from Prime Minister Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The Prime Minister of Mongolia yesterday recognised Oyu Tolgoi as the fifth largest tax payer in Mongolia in 2011, at a ceremony at Government House attended by Oyu Tolgoi's President and CEO Cameron McRae. I’m delighted that Oyu Tolgoi is being recognised for the enormous contribution it…

– The Information Center is open to anyone who wants to know about Oyu Tolgoi – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – The Oyu Tolgoi project in the Umnugobi region is called, 'the development of the century' in Mongolia. Yesterday in Ulaanbaatar, the Oyu Tolgoi Information Center opened its doors to the public. In a time when the…

Tree saplings are cultivated in Khanbogd, 108 elms planted. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – The Environmental department of Oyu Tolgoi has been conducting various studies and research works in the territory of the mine since its inception in 2003 according to relevant laws and legislation of Mongolia. Oyu Tolgoi covers all sectors across Mongolia encluding natural environment, mining,…

Fire now extinguished – no injuries reported – no affect to production schedule Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Shortly after 10pm last night a fire broke out at the emulsion plant of the Oyu Tolgoi mine. The emulsion plant is where explosives are prepared for the open pit mine. No injuries have been reported and all…

Mine recognised for its support for local business at ‘Golden Sands 2011’ Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Oyu Tolgoi, the gold and copper mine under development in the South Gobi, was named the ‘Best mine for supporting local business’ at the 'Golden Sands 2011' Awards last week in Dalanzadgad. South Gobi Business Council Executive Director, Mrs…

Purchase will help to train Mongolians to global standards Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Oyu Tolgoi, the gold and copper mine under development in the South Gobi, has underlined its commitment to training its workforce to world’s highest standards by investing in simulator-based operator training technology provided by Immersive Technologies. Oyu Tolgoi is amoung the first…

– Huge tax payments – 10,000 Mongolian workers – 75 per cent complete – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi, the gold and copper mine under development in the Umnugobi, broke record after record in 2011 as it grew into the largest project Mongolia has ever seen. The mine continues to be a major national achievement…

– Deputy Minister for Social Welfare and Labour praises mine for support – Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi, the gold and copper mine under development in the Umnugobi, yesterday announced it is sponsoring six athletes from Mongolia’s Paralympic Association. The athletes will be travelling to London later this year to take part in the Paralympic…