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2025-08-22 06:30:25
"Chandmani" underground operation and service center unveiled
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. “Chandmani", Operations and Service Center for the Underground,which is the operational core of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, opened on August 13. "Chandmani" Centre has a high-tech control room enabling to monitor safe operations of underground teams and moving vehicles. 
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14 credit and saving cooperatives liquidated
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 13, Financial Regulatory Commission of Mongolia released a financial market report for the second quarter of 2019. 
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3000 traditional artists perform in Ikh Gazriin Chuluu
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/.  Last weekend, an arts and cultural festival “The Sun over the Placid World” was successfully organized at the Ikh Gazriin Chuluu Nature Reserve in Gurvansaikhan soum, Dundgobi aimag. The Ikh Gazriin Chuluu is a large mountain of granite rock in the Gobi Desert famous for its remarkable shapes and figures. The festival involved three thousand traditional long song singers and horse head fiddle (musical instrument Morin Khuur) players.
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Mining license of "South Gobi Coal Trans” company revoked
On August 12, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority, the Implementing Agency of the Mongolian Government made a decision to withdraw the special license for mining granted to the “South Gobi Coal Trans” company on a specially protected zone of Tost, Toson Bumba Nature Reserve in Gurvantes soum of Umnugobi aimag, Minister of Environment and Tourism N.Tserenbat informed. 
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US Department of Agriculture delegate attends veterinary services consultation in Gobi
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ 2019 Gobi Region veterinary services consultation was organized in Kharkhorin, Uvurkhangai last week. Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) at the U.S. Embassy invited Dr. Silvia Kreindel, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Area Director for China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Mongolia to the Conference. 
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Exhibition on victory of Battle in Khalkh River opens in Ulaanbaatar
 An exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Khalkhin Gol Battle (Battles of Khalkhin Gol) opened at the National Museum of Mongolia yesterday, August 12. 
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Tavantolgoi-Zuunbayan railway construction goes smoothly
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Last weekend, President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga worked in Dornogobi to get acquainted with the development works of Tavantolgoi-Zuunbayarn railroad, being built in Mandakh soum of the aimag. As reflected in a document “State Policy on Railway”, a 414.6 km long road from Tavantolgoi coal mine in Tsogttsegtsii soum of Umnugobi aimag to Zuunbayan, Dornogobi aimag is presently under construction.
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Mongolian flag presented to WorldSkills participants
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Today on August 12, Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh received a Mongolian team of the Vocational Training and Production Center (VTPC) to take part in the 45th WorldSkills Competition. The Competition will take place in Kazan, Russia on 22-27 August and will bring together more than 1,300 young professionals representing 63 countries and regions who will compete in 56 skills.
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New Sainshand-Altanshiree rail carries first passengers
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. It has been recently reported that a construction of railroad between Sainshand city of Dornogobi aimag and Altanshiree soum has completed.  Last weekend, the first passenger train ran on the newly-commissioned 27,7 km long railway. The railroad was built to reach Altanshiree soum, where the first oil refinery of Mongolia with a capacity of 1.5 million tons per year is currently being developed. 
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Reindeer population in Mongolia increases
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The number of reindeer in Mongolia is growing in recent years. As of a census conducted in late 2018, the reindeer population reached 2349. Governor of Tsagaaannuur soum of Khuvsgul aimag Ch.Davaanyam said that there are two reasons behind the growth of the reindeer population, a species registered in the Mongolian Red Book of Endangered Animals and International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. 
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German Ambassador to Mongolia presents diplomatic credentials
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga received diplomatic credentials from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Mongolia Jörn Rosenberg on August 9. Following the presentation of the letter of credence, the Ambassador was received by the Mongolian President, who expressed his gratitude towards the consistent support of the Government of Germany for the democratic and market changes and reforms of the 1990s in Mongolia from the very beginning. 
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Russian Deputy Minister of Defense visiting Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin is paying a visit to Mongolia. Mongolian Deputy Minister of Defense T.Dulamdorj welcomed him and held a meeting. During the meeting, the two sides discussed about the “Aravt” equestrian marathon being organized in Mongolia these days within the framework of the Fifth International Army Games 2019. 
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Museums of Natural History and Dinosaurs to come together in one location
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. The Government of Mongolia has recently made a decision to demolish the building of the Museum of Natural History, which had been closed to the public since June 2013 for reconstruction. Prior to this decision, on August 3, the Government also announced the decision to merge the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs with the Museum of Natural History. 
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US Defense Secretary begins his visit to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. United States Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is paying a visit to Mongolia on August 8. He was welcomed by Parliament member and Minister of Defense of Mongolia N.Enkhbold and the both sides later held a meeting to talk about the successful participation of Mongolia in peacekeeping operations and defense cooperation between Mongolia and the US. The Mongolian side noted that the US is a country of top priority in terms of foreign defense cooperation of Mongolia and Mongolia is focusing on increasing defense ties and cooperation with the USA.
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Oyu Tolgoi announces performance for second quarter of 2019
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On August 8, Oyu Tolgoi announced an update on its performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Oyu Tolgoi and seven other mining companies joined a voluntary code of practice for responsible mining initiated by the Mongolian National Mining Association. Together the signatories will work to increase public understanding of responsible mining operations, improve the transparency, safety, environment protection and community development policies across the mining sector.
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Foreign tourists experience authentic felt making tradition
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. In Khujirt soum of Uvurkhangai aimag, a felt making festival took place for the seventh year, attracting more than 1000 local and foreign tourists. The event was aimed at promoting the felt and felt making tradition, one of the traditional heritage and practices of the Mongolian people, and creating new artifacts combining the traditional way of felt making with modern approaches and attracting tourists. 
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Eastern aimags discussing joint development with bordering Chinese region
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. A six-sided cooperation meeting among Sukhbaatar, Dornod and Khentii aimags of Mongolia and Xilingol League, Tongliao and Chifeng or Ulankhad cities of Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China kicked off on August 8 in Sukhbaatar aimag.
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ROSATOM International Fishing Tournament held in Russia for the first time
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. ROSATOM International Fishing Tournament was held on 1-2 August in PRO ANGLERS LEAGUE format of the European boat spinning tournament. Participants from different countries gathered to compete in the waters of the Gulf of Finland. The event was held near the Leningrad nuclear power plant (NPP), which is Russia’s largest operating NPP. 
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Mongolian civil service officials to be trained in India
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Chairman of Civil Service Council of Mongolia B.Baatarzorig has recently met with Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Mohinder Pratap Singh within the framework of a memorandum of cooperation signed during the Chairman B.Baatarzorig’s working trip to India. 
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The Steppes of Genghis Khan: Nomads of Mongolia exhibition on display in Denmark
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The National Museum of Denmark is organizing an exhibition "The Steppes of Genghis Khan: Nomads of Mongolia" . Visitors are able to time travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a towering Ger, a magical bonfire site and the mummy of a warrior.
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E. Odzaya Wins Bronze at World U20 Championships 14 hours
Mining Week 2025 to Be Held in September 15 hours
Uniting Youth Through Cultural Diplomacy 15 hours
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks 16 hours
The 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of FEALAC Underway 18 hours
Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Resources Can Enable Regional Supply 20 hours
Mongolia Wins 18 Medals at International Robotics Competition 1 day
Management Positions Reduced by 54 in Government Agencies 1 day
“President Sports Complex” Named After Heads of State to Be Built 1 day
Canadian Ambassador Presents Credentials Copy 1 day
PM: “SOEs Must Lead in Implementing the State Austerity Policy” 1 day
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea Expand Climate Change Cooperation 1 day
Foreign Minister of Laos Arrives in Mongolia 1 day
First All-Women Crew Flight Operated 1 day
Official COP17 Logo Approved 1 day
New E-Platform to Receive Reports on Environmental Violations 3 days
FEALAC and Mongolia 3 days
Household Monthly Income Rises by MNT 119,300 from 2024 3 days
Uchral Nyam-Osor: “Mongolia-Japan Economic Cooperation Partnership Needs Advancement” 3 days
Saruul Bulgan: “Women Entrepreneurs Plan Their Businesses More Optimistically Than Men” 3 days
Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program Underway 3 days
Mongolia Wins U12 Asian Open Tee Ball International Tournament 3 days
Shivee-Ovoo Mine to Increase Employee Performance Evaluation by up to 50 Percent 3 days
Mongolian Shooters Departed for the 16th Asian Shooting Championships 3 days
Success in Irrigated Agriculture: Results from a Field Experiment 3 days
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia 4 days
Over 30 Countries’ Top Horse Archers to Gather in Mongolia 4 days
"Ulaanbaatar Walking Festival 2025" to Be Held in Gorkhi-Terelj 4 days
U.S. Funding to Continue for Mongolia Water Compact Initiatives 4 days
Pastureland Photo Monitoring to Be Improved Through International Cooperation 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 7 days
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 7 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 7 days
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 7 days
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 7 days
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 7 days
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 7 days
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 7 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 7 days
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 7 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 8 days
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 8 days
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 8 days
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 8 days
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 8 days
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 9 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 9 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 9 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 9 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 9 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 9 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 9 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 9 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 9 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 9 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 10 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 10 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 10 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 10 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 10 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 10 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 11 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 11 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 11 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 11 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 11 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 11 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 11 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 11 days
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