Mongolia Weekly

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The MCS Showdown: Mongolia’s Biggest Conglomerate Faces Scrutiny

Mongolia's government investigates MCS Group's Ukhaa Khudag mine license, alleging illegal acquisition. Critics warn of political motives.

Amar Adiya

Feb 25

Mongolia's High-Stakes Uranium Mining Game

Mongolia has revised its nuclear energy law, paving the way for a $1.7B uranium deal with Orano. New rules impact royalties and ownership.

Amar Adiya

Dec 15, 2024

Mongolia moves to develop rare earth riches, balancing interests

Mongolia is keen to tap its vast rare earth resources, vital to technologies from wind turbines to EVs.

Amar Adiya

Sep 21, 2023

What You Should Know Before Investing in Mongolia

Russia's aggression and China's turbulence cast shadows over Mongolia, scaring away investors wary of geopolitical risk.

Ewen Levick

Sep 12, 2023

Mongolia rolls out red carpet for investors, but walkway still rocky

Mongolia is hungry for foreign investment to fund economic development and reduce dependence on mining.

Amar Adiya

Jul 31, 2023

Growing Role of Mongolia in Global Supply of Critical Minerals

Mongolia has emerged as an appealing prospect for Western nations aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese critical minerals.

Amar Adiya

Jul 21, 2023

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Economics

Mongolia’s Energy Wake-up Call

Fire at TPP-3 exposes Mongolia’s energy crisis: underinvestment, tariff suppression, and urgent need for $100M repairs before winter.

Jun 8

Mongolia’s Fiscal Stress Test

Mongolia faces fiscal strain as growth slows and project debt mounts. A bold finance workaround may fix delays but risks deeper instability.

May 22

Mongolia’s Gold Rush 3.0

Mongolia’s Gold-3 plan rides record prices to boost reserves and output but its success hinges on reforms, oversight, and investor trust.

May 14

Mongolia Weighs Tax Cuts

Mongolia is entering a delicate phase in its fiscal policymaking. With coal revenues softening and public discontent simmering, a citizen-backed proposal to cut the lowest income tax rate from 10% to a flat 1% has pushed tax reform to the top of the political agenda.

May 8

PM’s Mineral Royalty Reforms in Mongolia

Mongolia aims to direct mineral royalties into a National Wealth Fund to share resource wealth broadly—success depends on strong execution.

May 4

Mongolia Eyes Rewriting its Mining Rules

Mongolia plans to expand its strategic mining deposits, reshaping investment and policy. Will it boost revenue or deter investors?

Apr 8

International Relations

Mongolia’s Rosneft Deal Faces Scrutiny

A proposed 20-year jet fuel supply deal between Mongolia and Russia’s state-owned Rosneft is drawing sharp criticism and rekindling...

Apr 24

Mongolia Braces for the Impact of Trump’s Tariffs

The recent deliberations of Mongolia’s National Security Council have underscored an emerging anxiety in Ulaanbaatar: the country’s...

Apr 14

Moscow's Infrastructure Playbook in Mongolia

Russia eyes Mongolian infrastructure projects, aiming to bolster influence amid evolving geopolitics. Can Ulaanbaatar maintain balance?

Mar 31

Mongolia Energy and Trade at Stake as President Joins Russian Victory Day Parade in Moscow

President of Mongolia was invited to attend Moscow's Victory Day parade in May, marking the 80th anniversary of the German surrender.

Mar 26

Mongolia's Cashmere Dreams, Pakistani Threads: A New Silk Road Story?

Exploring Mongolia Pakistan trade: modest gains, potential hurdles. Can this budding economic relationship become a significant link?

Dec 25, 2024

Mongolia's Trade with Russia-led EAEU Faces Headwinds

Challenges mount for Mongolia's trade agreement with the Russia-led EAEU. Political and economic hurdles analyzed.

Dec 19, 2024

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