At the invitation of the President of Mongolia, H.E. Mr. Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, H.E. the Honourable Samantha Mostyn, is undertaking a state visit to Mongolia between 4-9 September 2025. As part of the visit, Governor-General Samantha Mostyn visited tOyu Tolgoi mine – a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia and the Anglo-Australian Rio Tinto group.
The Chief Executive Officer of Oyu Tolgoi, Mrs. Deirdré Lingenfelder welcomed H.E. the Honourable Governor-General Samantha Mostyn and her spouse, H.E. Mr. Simeon Beckett and provided an overview of its underground mine operations.
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn emphasized, “ Oyu Tolgoi is one of the greatest examples of a partnership not only between nations, but also between companies, the Mongolian people, and those who come here as part of Rio Tinto and the many other engineering and mining companies working with Mongolians to ensure that this becomes one of the most successful and important mines in the world.”
Oyu Tolgoi CEO Deirdré Lingenfelder remarked during the visit, “It’s been an honour to showcase what we’ve achieved together to Her Excellency, Governor-General of Australia. Our success is driven by a dedicated workforce, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to sustainability. We take pride in our ongoing efforts to build and grow the business, invest in our people and communities, protect the environment and fostering economic resilience – ensuring that Oyu Tolgoi continues to be a source of long-term value for the nation.”
In addition, the Governor-General and Mr.Beckett met with Mongolian and Australian specialists working at the mine and visited the family of herder Ts.Iderborgil in Khanbogd soum, where she gained first-hand insight into Mongolia’s traditional nomadic lifestyle. Notably, Ts.Iderborgil’s daughter, I.Khongorzul, a former employee of Oyu Tolgoi’s Information Technology Department, had pursued higher education in Australia and continues to reside and work there.
