Source: Udriin Soniin                   Date: 06 July, 2010

Boroo Gold, Shijir alt, MonPolimet are among the not many mining companies that have been found to have duly completed rehabilitation work. The State Inspection Agency (SIA) reveals that a review of mining activities has found that over 2,000 entities did not do fulfill rehabilitation requirements in 2009.

The agency had special words of praise for Boroo Gold’s commitment and performance. The company has rehabilitated 52 hectares and will start work on 56 hectares more, following approval of its plans by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the SIA. In all this area under rehabilitation, the soil would need weekly irrigation for 3-4 years to help the 10,860 trees planted to survive. The company’s rehabilitation project covering 207 hectares will be over in 2015 and is estimated to cost USD17.5 million.