Umnugobi, Mongolia – The South Gobi province’s Natural Environment and Tourism department recently appealed to citizens and businesses to organise regular cleaning of domestic and industrial waste in areas around local water sources. This is to ensure that water is protected from pollution in line with the Mongolian Government’s national water programme.
Oyu Tolgoi’s Environment department has actively participated in this regular event. This year, the traditional event took place on 5 October with Oyu Tolgoi environmental staff and Green Club members cleaning areas around Ikh Bulag, Baga Bulag and Shine Bor Ovoo springs. Oyu Tolgoi Green Club is a voluntary scheme for members of the Oyu Tolgoi workforce who want to help protect the environment.
During the event, the volunteers emptied trash bins and collected discarded waste before transporting the material to the mine’s own waste disposal area. They were joined in the work by local residents. Oyu Tolgoi ensures that its workforce does not dispose of waste while travelling outside of the mine site.
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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