– Book details a long career in geology, including the discovery of Oyu Tolgoi –
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Distinguished geologist, co-discoverer of the Oyu Tolgoi deposit, and honoured industrial worker, Dondog Garamjav’s book of memoirs was launched yesterday.
D.Garamjav was one of the original team of geologists who discovered the Oyu Tolgoi deposit, and was awarded the prestigious international Thayer Lindsley medal in recognition of his work.
His book, which tells his whole life story, details how mining became his calling in life and how the discovery of Oyu Tolgoi transformed the Mongolian mining industry.
A decade and a half after the original discoveries, Oyu Tolgoi is now an operating business, producing and exporting copper concentrate and making a valuable contribution to Mongolia’s development.
Speaking at the book launch, G.Batsukh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oyu Tolgoi LLC said: “D.Garamjav is the person who lit the hearth for the family house called Oyu Tolgoi. We first met when I was Mongolian ambassador to Canada and he was honoured with a prestigious medal at the Canadian mining congress. Even then, I felt proud of D.Garamjav, of Oyu Tolgoi and of Mongolia.
“Today, we are even more proud of the success of Oyu Tolgoi. This book is the story of the development of the largest mine in Mongolia”.
D.Garamjav said: “Today I have accomplished my cherished dream of writing this book. Soon I will release a second volume of memoirs.”
According to ancient wisdom, writing a book is one of the main accomplishments needed to achieve reincarnation. Mongolians cherish and pray to books, and D.Garamjav’s memoirs will form an important part of the written history of Mongolia’s development.
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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