Shivee-Ovoo mine

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Shivee-Ovoo mine is an operating coal mine in Gobi Soum, Gobisumber Aimag, 260 km south east of Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Soum, Govisümber, Mongolia.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Mine Name	Location	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Shivee-Ovoo mine	Gobi Soum, Gobisumber Aimag, 260 km south east of Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Soum, Govisümber, Mongolia	46.040415, 107.861164 (exact)

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Project Details

Table 2: Project status

Status	Status Detail	Opening Year	Closing Year
Operating	–	1990	–

Table 3: Operation details

Note: The asterisk (*) signifies that the value is a GEM estimated figure.

Capacity (Mtpa)	Production (Mtpa)	Year of Production	Mine Type	Mining Method	Mine Size (km2)	Mine Depth (m)	Workforce Size
2	2.2	2022	Surface	Open Pit	–	50*	510

Table 4: Coal resources and destination

Total Reserves (Mt)	Year of Total Reserves Recorded	Total Resources (Mt)	Coalfield	Coal Type	Coal Grade	Primary Consumer/ Destination
646.5	–	2708	–	Lignite	Thermal	–

Table 5: Ownership and parent company

Owner	Parent Company	Headquarters
Shivee-Ovoo JSC	Shivee-Ovoo JSC [100%]	Mongolia

Table 6: Historical production (unit: million tonnes per annum)

ROM or Saleable	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
ROM	2	1	2	1	2	2	2

Note: The above section was automatically generated and is based on data from the Global Coal Mine Tracker April 2024 release and the September supplement.

Background

The Shivee-Ovoo Coal Mine is an operating surface coal mine in Govisümber Province, Mongolia. The Shivee-Ovoo mine, which is located 260 km south east of Ulaanbaatar, was commissioned in 1990.

According to the Mongolian National Mining Association (NMA) the mine "provides 30 percent of domestic coal demand and 40 percent of coal demand of energy production for central region". The NMA also states that the mine has produced 7.4 million metric tons of coal.

While the mine has a production capacity of 2 million metric tons of coal per year, it has struggled to achieve its rated output. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, which funded the expansion of the mine in 1997 from its capacity at the time of 300,000 tonnes a year, states that in 2005 the mine produced 1.2 million tonnes of coal. "The Shivee-Ovoo Coal Mine, on the other hand, did not achieve the planned level, although it is said to be gradually attaining the targeted level. In terms of environmental impact, there appear to be no problems at the present time. Measures to control dust and wastewater were established under the guidance of the government. In addition, both coal mines have independently enhanced the monitoring structure, including establishment of environmental departments. Therefore, this project has brought certain effects, and its effectiveness is moderate."

In 2012 the mine produced 1.6 million tonnes.

Mongolian Prime Minister talks up power station

In 2009 the Mongolian Prime Minister Sanjaagiin Bayar visited the minesite to discuss the establishment of the Shivee Ovoo power station. In an interview Bayar stated that "we exchanged our points of views with Development and Innovation Committee of People’s Republic of China regarding building the complex next to Shivee Ovoo coal mine. We agreed upon establishing it in late 2009. This is to establish the biggest ever power station with capacity of 20 thousand megawatt. It will supply China with energy. It is good for China and Mongolia. Also this power station is to provide Mongolia with electricity. This station would supply China, a stable and big market with high demand of electricity. It is not only the issue of Shivee Ovoo, we need to build power station to supply Xinjiang – Uyghur region of China, where there is big demand of energy. We have huge reserve next to this region. These projects will surely help Mongolia to strengthen its financial base and budget revenue. Also eastern part of Mongolia, namely, Dornod aimag has mining deposits with big reserve."

The construction of the Shivee-Ovoo power station would require approximately 20 million tonnes of coal per year, necessitating a massive expansion of the existing mine.

Details

• Owner: Shivee-Ovoo JSC
• Parent Company:
• Location: Shiveegovi District, Govisümber Province, Mongolia
• GPS Coordinates: 46.223986, 108.530746 (exact)
• Status: Operating
• Production Capacity: 2 MT/year
• Total Reserves: 2,708 MT
• Recoverable Reserves:
• Coal type: Lignite
• Mine Type: Surface
• Start Year: 1990
• Workforce:
• Source of Financing:

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