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Rio Tinto begins underground production at Oyu Tolgoi; 4th largest copper mine in world by 2030

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Rio Tinto has begun underground production from the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the Gobi Desert. Ore is currently being processed from Panel Zero in Hugo North Lift 1 and production will ramp up over the coming years. Earlier post.) The total workforce of Oyu Tolgoi is currently around 20,000 people, of which 97% are Mongolian.

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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Turquoise Hill for $3.1B

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billion, simplifying the ownership of the world-class Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, significantly strengthening Rio Tinto’s copper portfolio, and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the project and Mongolia. Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd for a consideration of approximately $3.1

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