Oyutolgoi finds water under the desert to meet its needs
The discovery of water deep under the Gobi desert is likely to remain one of the greatest achievements of the Oyutolgoi LLC environmental team. The Gunii Hooloi aquifer, a geological formation containing ground water, is forecast to provide water to the mine for the next 40 years whilst leaving plenty in the ground. It is deeper and separate from the water in local bores, wells and springs so the effect on these other water sources is anticipated to be minimal.
Mark Newby, Principal Water Resource Advisor at Oyutolgoi, is part of the team that is currently monitoring local wells, bores and other water supplies to check levels and water quality. This will give them solid baseline data before they start developing the aquifer next year. “Our goal is to develop these various sources of water, not just to fulfill the needs of the mine, but also to improve the conditions for the people in the area; particularly the nearby towns,” said Newby.
Mark Newby, Principal Water Resource Advisor at Oyutolgoi, is part of the team that is currently monitoring local wells, bores and other water supplies to check levels and water quality. This will give them solid baseline data before they start developing the aquifer next year. “Our goal is to develop these various sources of water, not just to fulfill the needs of the mine, but also to improve the conditions for the people in the area; particularly the nearby towns,” said Newby.
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