In-depth weekly roundups covering the most important stories from Mongolia.
August 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026 --- 1. Bank of Mongolia Raises Policy Rate to 12.5% as Inflation Hits 13% On August 12, the Bank of Mongolia raised its policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 12.5% and the reserve requirement on banks’ tugrik deposits by 0.5 points to 14.5%. Annual inf
August 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026 --- 1. Government Sets Fuel Taxes at Zero Through Feb. 1, 2027 and Reports Supply Gap The government set excise duty on gasoline and diesel, and import customs duties on all fuels, at zero through February 1, 2027 to limit domestic price rises. On August
July 25, 2026 to July 31, 2026 --- 1. Mongolia Says COP17 Site Works Are 95% Complete After MNT 267 Billion Allocation Mongolia reports COP17 site works are 95% complete ahead of Ulaanbaatar’s August 17–28 hosting of the UN desertification conference. The government allocated MNT 267 bil
July 18, 2026 to July 24, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Temporary Free Trade Deal with Eurasian Economic Union Takes Effect, Covering 367 Product Codes A temporary trade agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Econo
July 11, 2026 to July 17, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. State Visit Strengthens Mongolia–South Korea Strategic Partnership with 21 New Agreements South Korean President Lee Jae-myeong’s state visit to Ulaanbaatar, the f
July 4, 2026 to July 10, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. South Korean President Begins State Visit, Poised to Launch ‘Golden Era’ and Deepen Critical Minerals Ties South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Ulaanbaat
June 27, 2026 to July 3, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Oyu Tolgoi Loan Rate Cut Welcomed as Analyst Warns of Enduring FX Risk Mongolia and Rio Tinto have agreed to cut the Oyu Tolgoi shareholder loan interest rate from
June 20, 2026 to June 26, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Copper Smelter Talks Begin with NFC as Government Targets Onshore Processing and Wealth Fund Growth Mongolia has begun formal talks on a copper concentrate smeltin
June 13, 2026 to June 19, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Beijing Pledges FMD Vaccines and Trade Expansion During Wang Yi’s Visit China and Mongolia used Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s June 13–15 visit to Ulaanbaatar to reinf
June 6, 2026 to June 12, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Government Moves to Shield Investors as Protests Stall Mining and Rare Earth Projects Mongolia is stepping up efforts to protect investor-facing mining projects as
May 30, 2026 to June 5, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Government Submits Business Freedom Bill to Limit State Interference and Enable Foreign Banks Prime Minister N. Uchral has submitted Mongolia’s Business Freedom Bi
May 23, 2026 to May 29, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Draft law caps exploration licenses at six years, raises fees, and introduces copper royalty tiers Mongolia’s Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinnyam h
May 16, 2026 to May 22, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Rio Tinto Management Fees Halved in Oyu Tolgoi Deal, Savings to Start in 2026 Mongolia has reached an initial agreement with Rio Tinto to cut Oyu Tolgoi LLC’s manage
May 9, 2026 to May 15, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Political Attacks on Oyu Tolgoi and Sector Probes Escalate as Article Ties Resource Disputes to Russian Competition Political pressure around Oyu Tolgoi is intensifyi
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
March 28, 2026 to April 3, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Prime Minister Removed as DP Boycotts Parliament; Fuel Prices Raised and Oyu Tolgoi Faces Water Fee Dispute Mongolia’s Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar was removed
March 21, 2026 to March 27, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Trade Balance Turns Positive as Exports Double and Foreign Reserves Hit Record High Mongolia’s external position improved markedly in the first nine months of 20
March 14, 2026 to March 20, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Government Pushes Tougher Terms in Renewed Oyu Tolgoi Talks with Rio Tinto Mongolia’s government has reopened high‑stakes negotiations with Rio Tinto over the Oy
March 14, 2026 to March 20, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. --- 1. Parliament Session Stalls Over Attendance as AN Boycott and MPP Absences Block Cabinet Appointments Mongolia’s State Great Khural failed to convene as planned on
February 28, 2026 to March 6, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Parliament Speaker Pledges Legal Framework to Allow Foreign Banks, Eyes Spring Session Passage Parliament Speaker N. Uchral ann
February 21, 2026 to February 27, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi Declares ₮786.6 Billion Dividend, Advances IPO Readiness and Cross-Border Rail Financing Erdenes Tavan
February 14, 2026 to February 20, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Industrial Output Jumps 55% in January on Mining and Utilities Gains Preliminary National Statistics Office data show Mongo
February 7, 2026 to February 13, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Nationwide Hearings Launched on Overhaul of Mineral Law and Tax Regime On February 11 the Ministry of Economy and Developmen
January 31, 2026 to February 6, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Oyu Tolgoi Accounts for 9% of 2025 Budget Revenues as Output and Local Procurement Surge Oyu Tolgoi reported robust Q4 and fu
January 24, 2026 to January 30, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Orders Overhaul of Oyu Tolgoi Board Representation and Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi Leadership Mongolia’s Prime Minister G. Za
January 17, 2026 to January 23, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Opens Investor Protection Center as Legal Reforms Are Readied Mongolia’s Ministry of Economy and Development has o
January 10, 2026 to January 16, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Trade Surplus Expands to USD 4.4 Billion as Imports Fall and Copper, Gold Shipments Rise Mongolia recorded a merchandise trad
January 3, 2026 to January 9, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government to Press Rio Tinto for Stronger Oyu Tolgoi Terms and Clear Dividend Timeline Mongolian Prime Minister G. Zandanshata
December 27, 2025 to January 2, 2026 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Parliament Accepts Constitutional Court Ruling on Criminal Defamation and Orders Legal Overhaul; Inflation Mandate Issued to C
December 20, 2025 to December 26, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Ulaanbaatar Hosts Talks on Russia–China Gas Pipeline; Mongolia Seeks Tripartite Working Group and Clearer Project Economics
December 13, 2025 to December 19, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Submits Economic Freedom Bill to Parliament to Curb State Intervention and Attract FDI Mongolia’s Cabinet has su
December 6, 2025 to December 12, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Parliamentary Inquiry Probes Oyu Tolgoi Financing Costs and Mongolia’s Returns Mongolia’s Parliament has resumed a high‑prof
November 29, 2025 to December 5, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government invites global bids to build Erdenet copper smelter, sets legal framework and January 2026 proposal deadline Mong
November 22, 2025 to November 28, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Former Rio Tinto Executives Summoned as Witnesses in Oyu Tolgoi Hearing After Investor Settlement Former Rio Tinto executiv
November 15, 2025 to November 21, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government and Rio Tinto Sign Protocol to Cut Oyu Tolgoi Fees as Talks to Lower Shareholder Loan Interest Continue The Gove
November 8, 2025 to November 14, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Parliament Schedules Open Oyu Tolgoi Probe, Summons 300 Witnesses Including Former Presidents and PMs A temporary parliament
October 31, 2025 to November 6, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. ETT Moves Toward Public Listing with Independent Audit as 581 Coal Contracts Set for Disclosure Mongolia’s cabinet has ordere
October 24, 2025 to October 30, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Opens Talks with Rio Tinto to Cut Oyu Tolgoi Shareholder Loan Interest, Speed State Returns Mongolia has opened fo
October 17, 2025 to October 23, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Targets Oyu Tolgoi Terms; Negotiations with Rio Tinto Planned as Officials Seek Larger State Share Mongolia’s gove
October 10, 2025 to October 16, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. EU lenders line up €1 billion for Mongolia’s clean energy shift with broader investment push At the EU–Mongolia Business and
October 3, 2025 to October 9, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. IMF and ADB Flag Renewed Vulnerabilities as Coal Eases and Reforms Lag The IMF and Asian Development Bank warn that Mongolia’s
September 26, 2025 to October 2, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Parliamentary Panel Moves to Rebalance Oyu Tolgoi Governance and “Onrè” Stake, Eyes Contract Changes A Mongolian parliamenta
September 19, 2025 to September 25, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Mining Outlook Sets MNT 9.3 Trillion Budget Contribution as Sovereign Wealth Fund Talks Begin Mongolia’s Budget Standing
September 13, 2025 to September 19, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. China Signals Willingness to Advance “Power of Siberia-2” with Mongolia and Russia; Backs SCO Development Bank and Ongoing I
September 5, 2025 to September 11, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. OT Board Member Presses Rio Tinto to Cut 11% Shareholder Loan Rate, Citing Lower Risk and Governance Concerns Oyu Tolgoi (
August 29, 2025 to September 4, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Russia, China and Mongolia Sign MOU to Advance ‘Power of Siberia‑2’ Gas Pipeline Through Mongolia China, Russia and Mongolia
August 22, 2025 to August 28, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Drug and Medical Supply Disruption Looms After Unpaid Hospital Bills Strain Distributors Mongolia’s unified pharmaceutical asso
August 15, 2025 to August 21, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Moves to Index Coal Prices, Digitize Border Controls and Streamline Export Procedures The cabinet approved a package
August 8, 2025 to August 14, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. 1. Government Orders Overhaul of Secrecy Laws and Anti-Corruption Measures The Mongolian government has launched a comprehensive over
August 1, 2025 to August 7, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. SPONSORED Ready for real-time intelligence? Start your free daily trial now. Start Free Trial of Lexica Daily 1. Oyu Tolgoi Achieves Record Copper and Concentrate Output in Firs...
July 27, 2025 to August 2, 2025 This week's top 10 stories from Mongolia, selected from our daily intelligence briefs. SPONSORED Ready for real-time intelligence? Start your free daily trial now. Start Free Trial of Lexica Daily 1. Mongolia's Visit Proclaims Its Economic Gateway in Central Asia a...