Oyu Tolgoi Mining and Processing EIA

Oyu Tolgoi ProjectMining and Processing EIAJavkhalant. These have been documented in a publication “Petroglyphs of Javkhalant Mountain,” byMASIA and sponsored by IMMI. Many of the figures and artwork recorded from Javkhalant have notbeen found elsewhere and represent a substantial period of time from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.The protection and long-term management of this significant archaeological and cultural feature isplanned through cooperation of the local administration, MASIA, and IMMI. A survey of potentiallysignificant archaeological sites within the access road corridor was completed by MASIA inNovember 2003, Appendix 24.9 (Tseveendorj et al., 2003). The report identified numerous gravesiteswithin the corridor. The area of Javkhalant Bag centre and the low hills immediately north of TsagaanKhad are the areas of highest concentration of gravesites. Several are located within 20 m of theexisting access track to Javkhalant Bag centre. However, the majority of the road and power lineroutes traverse the broad flat Galbyn Gobi plain where no graves have been identified. Theconstruction of the road and power line within the access road corridor has the potential to disturb sitesof archaeological and cultural significance if identified sites are not adequately protected or ifunidentified sites are uncovered during construction activities. “Chance find” procedures are to beincluded in the Cultural and Heritage Protection Plan.Prepared by ECO-TRADE LLC.,Environmental Consultants, MongoliaClient: Ivanhoe Mines Mongolia Inc(IMMI) XXKPart IV. Chapter 2. Page 4