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1. Ivanhoe Mines, Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia have concluded discussions on the two aspects of the Investment Agreement that were raised by the Government of Mongolia, and are pleased to confirm that all parties have reaffirmed their continued support for the Investment Agreement. 2. The Government of Mongolia has once again confirmed…

For more information please contact: Bayarmagnai Puntsag  Office: +976-11-331880 Cell: +976-99111851 Massive success for treatment centre donated by mine Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Four out of five residents of Khanbogd Soum have benefited from the construction of a dental clinic in the town’s hospital, according to the dentist who runs the operation. The clinic was…

Local businesses say contracts with mine secure jobs and growth Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Two local businesses in Khanbogd Soum spoke out last week on Oyu Tolgoi’s commitment to growing local businesses. Sh.Tuya, who runs a sewing shop in Khanbogd, said Oyu Tolgoi is providing a low interest loan so that she can build a…

Team returns with six medals from Japan Para Athletics Competition Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Four athletes from the Para Athletics Association of Mongolia travelled to Oita, Japan in late September, achieving great success in the Para Athletics World Cup. Rio Tinto, the managing company for the Oyu Tolgoi mining project sponsored the team’s travel to Japan.…

The Mongolia First initiative includes training for culinary arts and beauty programmes Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) The South Gobi region is expected to see a large amount of economic growth as a result of the Oyu Tolgoi mining site, which is currently under construction. In addition to the projects already underway to build the major infrastructure…

Ms Zolbuyankhishig now working to help others in Khanbogd Soum Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Two graduates of the Oyu Tolgoi scholarship scheme, Ms Zolbuyankhishig and Mr Tseveenravdan, have spoken about the value of the programme for young Mongolians. Ms Zolbuyankhishig, 24, studied environmental protection and now works for Oyu Tolgoi in the Community Relations centre…

Mine’s senior leadership take oath to serve ‘the greater good’ Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Senior leaders from Oyu Tolgoi, including CEO Cameron McRae, attended the Global Business Oath signing ceremony in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday evening to support the drive for greater responsibility and integrity in corporate management. The event, part of Global Dignity Day, took place…

  Choir School Director praises mine’s contribution to new buildings and hi-tech learning Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Choir School Director Enkhbat G and senior executives from Oyu Tolgoi, along with local Lamas, presided over the symbolic blessing of a new training and community centre in Govisumber Aimag on Saturday. The school is expanding fast. Four…

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – On October 20th – 22nd, 12 local business owners from rural Mongolian communities participated in a business training and development trip to Ulaanbataar city through Oyu Tolgoi’s Gobi Prosperity programme, a significant company initiative aimed at supporting the development of local business and economies. The three-day trip was hosted in partnership with Development…

Education making the difference for star performers Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (ot.mn) – Three students who performed at the opening of new school buildings at the Govisumber Mining School of Excellence in Choir on Saturday have spoken out about the opportunities the facilities are providing them. Enebish (19), a talented horse fiddle player, said the one year…