Oyu Tolgoi Mining and Processing EIA

Oyu Tolgoi ProjectMining and Processing EIAA: Anyone can purchase Ivanhoe Mines shares and participate in the project. The product is mostlikely to be sold to China due to the huge demand in China and the proximity of the project to theChinese border. However, IMMI will consider all markets. International participation may also occurthrough tenders for construction and operational components of the project.Q: It is not expected that groundwater will meet all the needs of the project over the mine life. AnNGO has been formed to investigate the development of a water pipeline from the Kherlen Riverto the Gobi. IMMI should consider this water resource carefully. The NGO is ready to cooperatewith IMMI to supply the Oyu Tolgoi with surface water from the northern rivers.A: IMMI have discussed the use of surface water pipelines with these project proponents in the past.The issue of construction timing, cost and reliability of water supply is yet to be fully examined byIMMI.Ts.Oyunbaatar, Parliament Member-Policy on Oyu Tolgoi is being developed at the Governmentlevel and is still open. Oyu Tolgoi will promote development of not only Umnogovi, but Mongolia inthe 21 st century. Tourism will be developed in the region and Mongolia will be recognized in the world.IMMI contributed to the protection of Gobi camels through the “Camel Polo”. IMMI has providedpeople with employment. The Mine School in Dalanzadgad where 60 students study as futurepersonnel for the Oyu Tolgoi, will be developed in co-operation with IMMI. And the School will beexpanded for specialists in ecology and nature protection. IMMI is working on environmental friendlymining activities in Mongolia.An environmental NGO “Eco- …” has been established in Dalanzadgad that has branches in all SouthGobi Soums and Ulaanbaatar. The NGO will implement environmental projects with support of foreigndonors. IMMI is potential to co-operate with.In terms of small business, local people should themselves initiate opportunities. Could be farming orprivate business etc.In terms of Gashun Suhait Border Point, the Government has already decided to improve and developthe Customs point. There should not be issue to change or move the Gashuun Suhait. However, natureprotection measures could be considered.In terms of the proposed amendments to the Water Law of Mongolia, IMMI should submit commentson the amendments to the Parliament Standing Committee on Environment and Rural development forsupport. This committee will discuss the amendments in detail.DalanzadgadQ: What stage is the exploration at and what is the outcome?A: Exploration is continuing at Oyu Tolgoi and a decline has commenced for further exploration ofunderground resources. At the moment, certain information and results that should be used for thedesign of development project have been obtained. We will provide you with new information and holddiscussion to exchange opinion at each phase of the development project.Q: Are there local people working at Oyu Tolgoi?A: There are more than 500 people working at Oyu Tolgoi, 90% of them area Mongolians.Q: What employment opportunities are there for local people?A: IMMI is eager to provide employment opportunities for the local people. However, IMMI has ownhuman resource strategy (employment and recruitment procedure, and recruitment criteria etc) whichshould also be followed. These procedures require advertisement and selection processes to befollowed.RE: We are interested in how many and what specialists will be required at different stages of theproject progress at Oyu Tolgoi. This information should be provided as early as possible i.e. 3-5year ahead. Since the Professional School has become a Mining College, then it could be able toplan enrolment of new students in different specializations who would work at Oyu Tolgoi.Tsogttsetsii SoumQ: What arrangements are being made for herding families and their winter camps at OyuTolgoi?A: Some Herders, livestock, and livestock shelters have to be moved out from the immediate miningdevelopment area to ensure mining security.Prepared by ECO-TRADE LLC.,Environmental Consultants, MongoliaClient: Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc(IMMI) XXKPart IV. Chapter 1. Page 58