– 7,600 employed at newly operating mine –
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi was yesterday (Tuesday) recognised as the leading creator of jobs among international investors in Mongolia.
The award was made at the biannual Silk Road awards organised by the Mongolian Chamber of Trade and Industry. The event recognises investors who contribute to the economic and social development of Mongolia.
The mine, which commenced shipments of copper concentrates in the summer, continues to create jobs and support economic development.
Research and Development Metallurgist, D.Budragchaa, joined Oyu Tolgoi in 2003. He remains a proud part of the 90 per cent Mongolian workforce that exists at the mine today. He says: “I am proud to be one part of the huge number of people who have turned Oyu Tolgoi from a development project into an operating mine. We have successfully completed construction and become a company which creates value by producing and exporting copper concentrate."
Before joining the business, D.Budrragchaa trained as a chemical engineer and metallurgist. He is responsible for testing Oyu Tolgoi’s copper concentrate to determine its quality before it is sold to customers. He was recently nominated by his colleagues as one of the company’s employees of the year, 2013.
After collecting the Silk Road award, Oyu Tolgoi Human Resources Superintendent, J.Erdenebileg said: “We are delighted to receive the Silk Road award. We are proud to have a positive impact on the economy and creating jobs is just one part of that.”
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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