Umnugobi, Mongolia – The summer rains were not so plentiful in some areas of Khanbogd soum in the South Gobi. So herders living near the Oyu Tolgoi mine site requested permission to graze their livestock inside the fenced area of the mine. Oyu Tolgoi accepted their request and allowed herders to graze their animals everyday between 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m, in designated areas inside the fence. Approximately 2,500 animals from seven herder families have been grazing inside the mine site fence. The pastureland inside the fence has been left untouched and ungrazed for the last four years, so the vegetation is plentiful. This is the first time since the mine has started operations that Oyu Tolgoi has allowed local herders to graze their animals in the fenced area. Allowing animals to graze on good pastureland during the autumn season is very important; this is when the animals gain their fat to help them survive the winter. Oyu Tolgoi have allowed the herders of Khanbogd soum of South Gobi province, to graze their animals inside the mine fence area for a one-month period over autumn.
About Oyu Tolgoi LLC (http://ot.mn/en)
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, is a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto. Located in the Umnugobi, Oyu Tolgoi has commissioned Concentrator plant in December, 2012 and commenced shipments of copper concentrate in July of 2013. As the biggest single investment in Mongolian history, Oyu Tolgoi already is a major driver of the country’s economy.
Oyu Tolgoi is managed by Rio Tinto, which is investing global expertise and cutting-edge technology to help develop Mongolia’s mining industry and ensure Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s most advanced mines. Oyu Tolgoi is developing a nationwide vocational training programme, regional infrastructure, and is committed to ensuring more than 90 per cent Mongolian national employment and a strong Mongolian supplier base. These programmes will help drive economic growth for generations to come.
Oyu Tolgoi’s core commitment is to a safe work place and setting a new standard in environmental care.
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