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Politics Cabinet to Define 60% Return for Strategic Deposits as Draft Royalties Rise on Stockpile Metals Published: 2026-05-12 Prime Minister N. Uchral said the Government will urgently submit legislation to set the state’s share in strategic mineral deposits and their derived (stockpil
Politics Cabinet Moves to Lock In 60% Citizen Share of Strategic Mine Proceeds via Special Royalty, Ending Case-by-Case Deals Published: 2026-05-11 The government will fast-track a standalone law to define economic benefits from strategic and derivative deposits, guarantee at least 60%
Politics Parliament Weighs Tax Package Debate with Medium-Term Budget Framework on Docket Published: 2026-05-10 The State Great Khural will set this week’s agenda around fiscal policy and tax reform, starting with the 2027 Budget Framework Statement and 2028–2029 projections. Lawmakers
Politics Parliament Completes First Reading of 2027 Budget Framework as Government Refocuses Capital Plans Published: 2026-05-09 Parliament finalized the first reading of the 2027 Budget Framework Statement and 2028–2029 projections, forwarding them to standing committees. Following the
Politics Parliament Rejects Bill to Exempt Key Project Loans from Debt Limit, Raising Refinery Delay Risks Published: 2026-05-08 Parliament voted down a bill to boost foreign loan utilization that would have excluded financing for the Indian-backed oil refinery, the China-backed Erdeneb
Politics MP Ch. Nomin warns against reviving criminal defamation clause after Constitutional Court ruling Published: 2026-05-07 A parliamentary working group is seeking to reintroduce a special “defamation” offense into the Criminal Code, despite the Constitutional Court having previous
Politics Cabinet drafts strategic-mines law, targets bigger public returns with Wealth Fund and utility reforms Published: 2026-05-06 The Cabinet ordered a standalone law to set the state’s share in strategic mineral deposits and route a larger portion of returns to citizens via the Nat
Politics Parliamentary Committee Hears Briefing on Trafficking Shift Online, Myanmar Scam Hub, and Victim Repatriations Published: 2026-05-05 Parliament’s Legal Standing Committee received a government briefing on anti‑trafficking measures, delivered by Deputy Colonel Ts. Dashzeveg, hea
Politics Constitutional Court Sets Hearing on Presidential Term Law Following 2019 Amendment Published: 2026-05-04 The Constitutional Court has scheduled a mid-chamber hearing on May 8, 2026 to review whether the Presidential Law’s four-year term clause conflicts with the 2019 constitut
Politics Parliament Schedules First Readings on 2027 Budget Framework, Health Bills, and Legal Amendments Next Week Published: 2026-05-03 Parliament will convene on May 7 and 8 to take up a packed agenda spanning fiscal planning, health-sector regulation, and legal compliance. Lawmakers
May 2, 2026 to May 8, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. PM orders urgent bill to set state stakes in strategic mineral deposits and route returns via National Wealth Fund Mongolia’s Prime Minister has ordered the urgent dra
April 25, 2026 to May 1, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Oyu Tolgoi beats Q1 output plan as price gains lift revenue; targets $2.6 billion FCF by year-end Oyu Tolgoi delivered a strong first quarter, beating its productio
April 18, 2026 to April 24, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Delays to Flagship Projects Seen Costing Billions as Cabinet Prioritizes 14 Mega Schemes A commentary on ikon.mn warns that years of political gridlock have dela
April 11, 2026 to April 17, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. World Bank Projects 5% GDP Growth in 2026 as Mining Cools, Construction Lifts Demand The World Bank expects Mongolia’s GDP growth to slow to 5% in 2026, down fro
April 4, 2026 to April 10, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. New Cabinet Holds First Meeting, Sets Budget Revision and Mining Reforms in Motion Prime Minister N. Uchral convened his new 19-member cabinet’s first meeting on