Mongolian Minister: Oyu Tolgoi Project Cost Likely $5 Billion
February 08 2010 - 3:23AM
Dow Jones News
The Mongolian government expects the Oyu Tolgoi mining project
to cost about US$5 billion, mining minister Dashdorj Zorigt said
Monday.
Of that amount, US$1 billion has been invested, he said.
A feasibility study which will provide the general framework for
the project for at least the next five to ten years is being
carried out, he said, adding it's scheduled to be completed
soon.
The landmark Oyu Tolgoi mining deal was signed last year with
Canada-based Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN), with participation from Rio
Tinto PLC (RTP). The mine has already been operating for a couple
years and Mongolia is expected to get US$100 million to US$150
million in prepaid taxes from the project this year, he said.
A projected budget for the next closely-watched mining project,
Tavan Tolgoi, is expected at the beginning of the spring session of
the Mongolian parliament.
-By Ellen Sheng, Dow Jones Newswires; 852-2832-2336;
ellen.sheng@dowjones.com
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