Mongolia H2 2026 Outlook: Oyu Tolgoi Leverage and Mining Reform Risks

H2 2026 Mongolia Outlook: Expert analysis on Prime Minister Uchral's economic liberation agenda, fiscal risks, and the Oyu Tolgoi negotiations.

Politics

Why Elbegdorj’s Return Reopened Corruption Probes in Mongolia

Mongolia Uses AI to Protect Traditional Naadam Horse Racing

Mongolia Prime Minister Uchral's 100 Days: Wins, Inflation, and Energy Risks

Mongolia H2 2026 Outlook: Oyu Tolgoi Leverage and Mining Reform Risks

PM Uchral Has the Numbers. The Opposition Has the Narrative.

Mongolian PM Uchral’s First 50 Days

Economy and Mining

Mongolia Budget: Why Central Bank Raised Rates Ahead of Fiscal Debate

Mongolia Oil Refinery Bet to Escape Russian Fuel Dependency

Mongolia’s 2.1 Trillion Budget Deficit Demands More Than Minor Spending Cuts

Mongolia's Fuel Crisis Shows the Cost of Managing Prices

How Mongolia’s Smart Selbe Project Impacts Urban Housing Costs

Can Mongolia Build Its Way Out of Fuel Shortages While Russia Controls the Price?

Global Affairs

Mongolia Green Ambitions at UNCCD COP17 Face Economic and Rangeland Challenges

Why Mongolia Is Turning to Central Asia

Why Mongolia Must Play Its Critical Mineral Card to Survive

Mongolia’s Kazakhstan Gambit Faces a Hard Border Reality

Mongolia Blocks Oversight Push as China Coal Deal Ignites Backlash

Iran War Tests Mongolia’s Fiscal and Political Discipline

All Articles

Mongolia Ruling Party Infighting Forces Prime Minister Zandanshatar to Resign

Mongolian Prime Minister Zandanshatar resigns amid the ruling party infighting. Explore the power shift and what it means for Mongolia’s politics and economics.

Mar 27

Mongolia’s Opposition Democrats Boycott Parliament to Force Speaker’s Ouster

Mongolia's opposition DP boycotts parliament, demanding Speaker Uchral’s exit. Inside the high-stakes gamble to break the MPP’s power.

Mar 25

Global Energy Shock from the Iran War Revives Power of Siberia 2 through Mongolia

As the Iran war broke out, the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline moves toward reality, potentially transforming Mongolia’s economy.

Mar 24

What the Oyun-Erdene Interview Reveals About Mongolia's Presidentialization

Oyun-Erdene’s interview exposes a shift in Mongolia’s power balance. Is the presidency eclipsing parliamentary democracy?

Mar 23

The Price of a New Oyu Tolgoi Deal: What Rio Tinto Must Do Next

Talks resume between Rio Tinto and Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi as Ulaanbaatar pushes for a 60% economic return and a new dividend path.

Mar 18

Spot the Opportunities. Navigate the Risks

Mongolia Weekly delivers unparalleled insights into Mongolian politics, economics, all in concise, English-language newsletter, delivered to your inbox every weekend.