Press release: Who knows best about Oyu Tolgoi?

– Winners of the essay contest have been selected –

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Oyu Tolgoi Communication and Media Relations department announce the winners of the, ‘Who knows best about Oyu Tolgoi’ essay contest for students, conducted through the Oyu Tolgoi Information center and the Oyu Tolgoi Facebook page. Contestants expressed their opinions about the Oyu Tolgoi investment, its impact and the future.

T.Bolor-Erdene, student of the ‘Zohiomj’ International Business Technology University; T.Buyandelger, student of the School of Commerce and Business at the National University of Mongolia; and Ts.Munkhtulga, student of the School of Economic Studies at the National University of Mongolia won the first three places in the essay contest. We offer our warm congratulations to all students who participated in the contest.

Congratulations to the winners who expressed their opinions about Oyu Tolgoi. All winners are awarded with the special prize of a visit to the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

Here are best of the essays that were submitted to the ‘Who knows best about Oyu Tolgoi’ contest.

Essay 1 – T.Bolor-Erdene	Essay 2 – T.Buyandelger	Essay 3 – Ts.Munkhtulga

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 is scheduled to begin commercial production in the first half 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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