Hindered Transportation at Mongolia's Oyu Tolgoi Copper Mine May Cause Contract Risks

Published: Jun 18, 2026 08:55

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[SMM Imported Copper Concentrates] According to foreign media reports, starting from 9:00 AM local time on June 17, transportation at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia was hindered as protesters blocked a critical transport route from the mine to the Chinese border, preventing the normal dispatch of copper concentrate trucks. Oyu Tolgoi is 66% owned by Rio Tinto and 34% by the Mongolian government, with Rio Tinto overseeing operations. The Oyu Tolgoi side stated that this hindered transportation may pose contract fulfillment risks and affect Mongolia's national budget.

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