Mongolian mining news
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation partner to trial battery swap truck technology
Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
Smart and sustainable detonation
Ralf Hennecke, Nishen Hariparsad, Neil Alberts, D Scott Scovira, and Christiaan Liebenberg, BME, examine how smart technology can be successfully leveraged to improve sustainability and safety in the field of blasting and explosives.
Sandvik wins order in Mongolia for electric rotary drill rigs
Sandvik has received an order to supply electric rotary drill rigs for use at the Tsagaan Suvarga Project in Mongolia.
CGG selected as technical partner in Mongolia critical mineral project
CGG has been selected by the French government as a technical partner to support critical mineral exploration in Mongolia.
Underground production celebrated at Oyu Tolgoi
The Prime Minister of Mongolia and Rio Tinto Chief Executive meet 1.3 km underground to celebrate the commencement of underground production from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert.
Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill
Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill have entered into arrangement agreement for Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill.
The Mongolian Government commences debt payments to MCC
The Mongolian Government has begun paying its debt to the Mongolian Copper Corp. (MCC) with regards to the Erdenet and Monros mines.
Rio Tinto agrees funding arrangement revisions with Turquoise Hill Resources
Rio Tinto has agreed to amend a previously agreed funding plan with Turquoise Hill Resources while its proposal to acquire all outstanding shares is evaluated.
Thiess executes Oyu Tolgoi contract extension
Thiess’ the team has executed the recent contract extension at Oyu Tolgoi copper mine through the company’s longstanding joint venture, Thiess Khishig Arvin.
Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources and Mongolia reach Oyu Tolgoi agreement
Rio Tinto, Turquoise Hill Resources and the government of Mongolia have reached an agreement that will move the Oyu Tolgoi project forward.