Category: News
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Oyu Tolgoi awards 45 students with “Gobi Oyu-Student Scholarship”
Oyu Tolgoi-funded Gobi Oyu Development Support Fund held its scholarship award ceremony for the 2019-2020 academic year. Within the scope of “Gobi Oyu-Student Scholarship” programme, being implemented for the fourth year in a row, the Selection Committee awarded 45 students, who are studying at Mongolian universities, majoring in fields of study that are priorities in…
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Oyu Tolgoi expands domestic supply chain with locally manufactured safety boots
As part of its “Made in Mongolia” procurement strategy, Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed MNT 2.7 billion leather safety boots supply contract with Khos-Az LLC, a national shoe factory. The three-year contract sets out framework for supplying 5,000 pairs of safety boots, which complies with the international “S3” standard, to the Oyu Tolgoi mine site. Mr…
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Oyu Tolgoi expands partnership with National Emergency Management Agency
Oyu Tolgoi LLC has expanded its partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on disaster protection and disaster management. T.Badral, Major General, Director on behalf of the NEMA and Armando Torres, Chief Executive Officer on behalf of Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the memorandum of understanding. The…
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The “Chandmani” Underground Operation and Service Centre Unveiled
“Chandmani”, Operations and Service Centre for the Underground,which is the operational core of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, opened today. “Chandmani” Centre has a high-tech control room enabling to monitor safe operations of underground teams and moving vehicles. The centre is 13,570 square metre two-floor building with shower rooms, dressing rooms, personal protective equipment warehouse, a dining room…
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Oyu Tolgoi announces Q2’19 performance
Oyu Tolgoi continues to lead in safety performance across Rio Tinto Signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a voluntary code of practice for responsible mining Open pit named after late Garamjav Dondog, the Honored Industrial Worker of Mongolia The underground team achieves a record performance of over 1000 meters of lateral development in June by…
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Two new factories opened their doors in Manlai soum
Two factories that will supply concentrate bags and single use coveralls to Oyu Tolgoi opened their doors in Manlai soum, creating 64 jobs. Ikh Shankhiin Dugant LLC and Khanbogd Industry LLC are the first Oyu Tolgoi suppliers from Manlai soum. The capacity of Ikh Shankhiin Dugant LLC’s factory can produce more than 60,000 concentrate bags…
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Update on Oyu Tolgoi underground project
Rio Tinto is today providing an update on the schedule and cost of the Oyu Tolgoi underground project (‘the Project’) in Mongolia. The Project continued to progress in 2019 towards its path to become one of the largest copper mines in the world. Since February, key below ground infrastructure such as the control room facility…
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Oyu Tolgoi takes part in Western Region Forum of Mining sector at Khovd aimag
Jargalant, Khovd – Oyu Tolgoi LLC took part in a mining industry open day and forum for western region in Jargalant soum of Khovd aimag today. The regional event led by Ministry of Mining and Heavy Industry, Governor’s office of Khovd aimag with support from Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Mineral Resources Authority allowed us…
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Partnering for progress: Bridging the divide
The Oyu Tolgoi (OT) project is one of the world’s largest copper-gold mining developments, located in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. OT has committed to operating in harmony with local communities including by supporting traditional ways of life and delivering long-term benefits for all parties. This includes listening to and acting on concerns raised by local community…
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Oyu Tolgoi contributes to the research and conservation of Gobi region flora
Oyu Tolgoi LLC organised ‘Plants – the Root of Life on Earth-2019’ research conference on the topic “Research and Conservation of Flora in the Gobi Region” on the World Day to Combat Desertification, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Umnugovi Province Governor’s Office and “Amin Khelkhee Baigal” fund in Dalanzadgad, Umnugovi province…