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How Mongolia Mining Reform Impacts Coal Export

Mongolia is setting up a new commodity trading electronic exchange in a bid to attract investment opportunity to the country.

Amar Adiya

Dec 18, 2022

Mongolia Witnesses Mass Demonstrations in Face of Corruption and Living Cost Crisis

Mongolians protest corruption in mining exports and the living cost crisis. Government talks again to privatize the Tavan Tolgoi coal mine.

Amar Adiya

Dec 13, 2022

Mining Minister Outlines New Exploration Licensing Policy

Mongolia is issuing new mining exploration licenses in tiny batches to avoid local opposition.

Amar Adiya

Dec 4, 2022

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Economics

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

Ulaanbaatar's Shift from Coal to Gas Promises a Breath of Fresh Air

Gas heating subsidy aims to cut Ulaanbaatar air pollution, but will it work? High costs, adoption hurdles, and sustainability concerns loom.

Mar 26

Mongolia’s Coal Cliffhanger and the Inflation Surge

Mongolia faces a “perfect storm” of rising inflation, falling coal export earnings, and dwindling reserves—urgent action is needed.

Mar 24

PM Speaks: Tough Choices for Mongolia's Future

Mongolia’s focus on addressing wealth concentration among elite families is promising. But its success hinges effective policies.

Mar 16

Coal Decline Signals Mongolia's Economic Wake-Up Call

Mongolia's coal economy faces 2025 challenges: declining revenue, China's demand shift, and policy issues.

Mar 12

Mongolia's Tax Reforms: What You Need to Know

With coal prices plummeting, Mongolia's parliament debates crucial tax and social insurance reforms. Learn more.

Mar 10

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...

2 days ago

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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