– Event organised by Regional Development and Social Performance department of Oyu Tolgoi –
Umnugobi, Mongolia – Community relations staff of mining companies operating in the South Gobi province came together between the 11th and 12th of October at Oyu Tolgoi site to share their experiences.
Relevant officials and about 40 representatives from the Monoglian Mining Association, 'Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi', 'Energy Resources', 'Tavan Tolgoi', 'SouthGobi Sands', 'MAK', 'Hunnu Coal' and 'Khuree Del' companies participated in the event organised by Regional Development and Social Performance department of Oyu Tolgoi LLC.
Companies participating in the workshop made presentations about their corporate responsibility policy, its implementation and shared experiences and opinions on future cooperation. During the event, Bruce Harvey, Rio Tinto Global Practice Leader in charge of community relations and social issues shared Rio Tinto’s global community relations practices and N.Algaa, executive director of the Mongolian Mining Association gave a presentation on thec development and progress of the Mongolian mining sector. N.Algaa appealed to the mining companies operating in the South Gobi and other provinces to operate in an environmentally friendly and responsible way that is beneficial to local residents.
O.Enkh-Ariunaa, Manager of the Regional Development and Social Performance department of Oyu Tolgoi LLC said: “The social projects and programmes which these companies implement in Umnugovi aimag are similar in content, so it is important that we coordinate our work in order to increase the benefits to local communities. Therefore, we are calling for the joint implementation of projects with similar goals. For future cooperation, the companies have established a united network as a result of this conference.”
Previously, this workshop was organised by Umnugovi mining association and Energy Resources. It was agreed that next year’s workshop will be organised by Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi LLC.
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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