An Indian government source told Reuters that the country is in talks with Mongolia to set up a preliminary pact that will focus on mineral shipments between the two Asian nations. “The pact with Mongolia will focus on transit of minerals” such as coal and copper, said the source, who did not want to be identified as the deliberations are…
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Thiess-Khishig Arvin JV picks up Oyu Tolgoi contract
The Thiess-Khishig Arvin Joint Venture (TKAJV) has secured a new contract to provide mining services at the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project in Mongolia, marking TKAJV’s return to underground mining services. The deal, the value of which was not disclosed, also builds on the group’s recent successes with numerous underground construction projects, following the development of the mine’s 6.5-kilometre…
Read MoreSteppe Gold acquiring Boroo Gold
Mongolia’s top gold producer is about to be formed with the acquisition of Boroo Gold by Steppe Gold, the latter announced 22 January. Steppe officials said it has entered into a binding term sheet creating a producer in Mongolia with a near-term production target of 200,000 ounces per year, including the committed ATO Gold Mine Phase 2 expansion. Boroo Gold…
Read MoreDayan Contract Mining opens Mongolia location
Redpath Mining announced recently that Dayan Contract Mining has opened a new branch office in Mongolia. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto told to keep Oyu Tolgoi within budget
Mongolia has asked its partner Rio Tinto to stay within an estimated $7.06 billion budget for the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine’s underground expansion, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreRio Tinto buyout of Turquoise Hill moves forward
Canadian miner Turquoise Hill said 86.6% of its shareholders have voted in favor of Rio Tinto’s $3.3 billion takeover bid, reported Reuters. Read full article.
Read MoreZijin to invest in Xanadu’s Kharmagtai project
Xanadu Mines and Zijin Mining Group have entered a strategic partnership to progress the former’s flagship Kharmagtai copper-gold project in Mongolia through its next phase of evaluation and development. See full article here.
Read MoreSteppe Gold announces first gold pour at newly resumed ATO
While a supply chain hiccup involving its reagents idled its progress, Steppe Gold confirmed 6 April that, in the month since it officially was able to return to production, it has completed the first gold pour at its ATO operation in Mongolia and is continuing its ramp-up effort. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
Read MoreReview into Oyu Tolgoi costs ‘raises questions’ of Rio Tinto
Oyu Tolgoi partial owner Turquoise Hill Resources has commented on a third-party consulting report reviewing the ballooning costs and timeline for the Mongolian project, confirming it will be seeking clarifications from the authors. Read full article in The Asia Miner.
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