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Outotec to Collaborate on Processing of Mongolian Mineral Resources

09/01/2011 - Outotec agreed to collaborate with the Ministry of Minerals Resources and Energy of Mongolia, acting as a technical advisor to develop mining and metallurgical processing of Mongolian mineral resources in a sustainable manner.

Outotec agreed to collaborate with the Ministry of Minerals Resources and Energy of Mongolia (MME) during a recent visit of Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland, to Mongolia. According to the agreement, Outotec supports MME as a technical advisor to develop mining and metallurgical processing of Mongolian mineral resources in the most sustainable way.
 
The collaboration will focus on several aspects:
 
  • Analyzing the mine-to-metal refining chain and possibilities to increase the extent of value added in different process alternatives (concentrate, metals, semi-products)
 
  • Developing sustainability criteria and analysis for different mining and metallurgical process options in Mongolia (eco-efficient extraction of metals and other raw materials, selection of best available technologies)
 
  • Analyzing the environmental impacts of mines and metallurgical processes
 
  • Developing the legislation and authorities' guidance for sustainable mining and processing
 
  • Organizing top-level expertise training, seminars and workshops for the Mongolian authorities and business people on mining and metallurgical processing, environmental aspects and sustainability
 
  • Developing university-level education and research in mining and metallurgy (lectures, research programs, arrangement of professorship and researcher visits to and from Mongolia).
 
"We are glad to be advising Mongolia in developing the utilization of its enormous mineral resources. Outotec's expertise of sustainable technologies covers the whole processing chain from minerals to metals," said Outotec's CEO Pertti Korhonen.
 
Outotec develops and provides technology solutions for the sustainable use of Earth's natural resources. As a global leader in minerals and metals processing technology, Outotec has developed over decades several breakthrough technologies. The company also offers solutions for the chemical industry, industrial water treatment, and the utilization of alternative energy sources.