Dumas and Monnis form alliance for Mongolian underground mining

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Publishing Date: 16 Nov 2011 11:29am GMT
Author: Mining Magazine

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Dumas Contracting has entered into a strategic alliance with Monnis International, a Mongolian company that provides services in construction, mining, geology, aviation and international freight forwarding, to jointly undertake underground mining projects in Mongolia. The alliance will provide Mongolian-based clients with services for underground mining, combining Dumas’ technical expertise, safety programme and experienced underground mining specialists with Monnis’ local expertise, infrastructure, workforce and logistical support.

Chuluunbaatar Baz, chairman and CEO of Monnis Group, said: “Our alliance with Dumas enables Monnis to further expand its presence in the Mongolian mining industry. We are very excited at the prospect of being able to offer our existing valued clients access to industry leading technical capabilities and the very best expertise in underground mining contracting.”

Daniel Dumas, CEO of Dumas, added: “This partnership positions Dumas to enter one of the most exciting mining markets in the world with a highly respected and strong partner that shares Dumas’ commitment to safety, quality, service, and client satisfaction.”