- Report of Foreign Issuer (6-K)
October 06 2011 - 1:42PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
From: 06 October 2011
IVANHOE MINES LTD.
(Translation of Registrants Name into English)
Suite 654 999 CANADA PLACE, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA V6C 3E1
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F-
o
Form 40-F-
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes:
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No:
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(If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
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Enclosed:
News Release
JOINT STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF MONGOLIA,
IVANHOE MINES AND RIO TINTO
October 6, 2011
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA
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Ivanhoe Mines, Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia have concluded discussions on the two
aspects of the Investment Agreement that were raised by the Government of Mongolia, and are
pleased to confirm that all parties have reaffirmed their continued support for the Investment
Agreement and its implementation.
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The Government of Mongolia has once again confirmed that the Investment Agreement was signed
in full compliance with all laws and regulations of Mongolia.
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Since the signing of the Investment Agreement, Mongolia has achieved international stature
as one of the countries most attractive to foreign investment. Mongolias economy has become
one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The people of Mongolia are reaping great
benefit from the construction of the Oyu Tolgoi project and stand to benefit even more when
the project becomes operational.
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The Investment Agreement has also formed the basis for the construction of Oyu Tolgoi, which
recently passed the 50% completion mark and is expected to begin initial production during the
third quarter of next year. To reach this point, US$2.6 billion have been invested by Ivanhoe
Mines and Rio Tinto and a significant amount has been committed to bring Oyu Tolgoi into
production.
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Section 15.30 of the Investment Agreement provides that Upon mutual consent recorded in
writing, the Parties may amend or modify this Agreement. Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto
acknowledge that the Government of Mongolia acted in accordance with this provision of the
Investment Agreement in seeking to discuss these changes. Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto respect
the position of the Government of Mongolia and appreciate their continued support for the
Investment Agreement.
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The shareholders are united in their commitment to secure the necessary project finance and
bring the Oyu Tolgoi Project to completion and full production for the benefit of the nation
of Mongolia. All stakeholders, investors, lenders, employees, contractors, civil society and
local communities can have full confidence in the future of Oyu Tolgoi.
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Information contacts
Investors: Bill Trenaman +1.604.688.5755. Media: Bob Williamson +1.604.331.9830
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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IVANHOE MINES LTD.
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Date:
06 October 2011
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By:
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/s/
Beverly A. Bartlett
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BEVERLY A. BARTLETT
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Vice President &
Corporate Secretary
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