Ulaanbaatar
Erdenet Mining Corporation able to operate another 60 years
Economy | Mining
Orkhon /MONTSAME/ During the central region forum of mining industry held in Orkon aimag on May 15-16 on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the development of the mining sector in Mongolia, Director of Erdenet Mining Corporation Kh.Badamsuren briefly informed about the current state of the Erdenet - one of the largest copper mines and some major works completed within the first four months of 2017.
.JPG)
As of the first quarter of 2017, the company has allocated over MNT 190 billion to the state budget and completed formulating a plan for the development tendency of the company for the next 15 years. “Erdenet Mining Corporation has a potential to work for another 60 years” he noted.
Furthermore, an issue of white dust produced by the mining activity of the Erdenet Mining Corporation in Orkhon aimag was discussed. In this regard, D.Tsogtbaatar, head of the Professional Association of Mining (PAM) said a request to reduce the dust emssions has been forwarded to the company. "Talks are underway to develop and introduce a new technology from USA to reduce dust emission”.
