Economy
‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ JSC Sets All-Time Daily Record for Coal Exports
“Erdenes Tavantolgoi” JSC set an all-time daily record for coal exports on January 13, 2026, exporting 200,441 tonnes of exchange-traded and long-term contract coal in 1,475 trips, up by 11,236 tonnes from the previous record.
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Mongolia-China Joint Roundtable Discusses Trade, Investment Cooperation
A joint roundtable meeting between the representatives from Mongolian government agencies and Chinese-invested enterprises was held on January 9, 2026, at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI). 
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Mongolia Reports Positive Foreign Trade Balance
In 2025, Mongolia imported goods from 158 countries. According to a report from the Customs General Administration of Mongolia, China and Russia remain Mongolia’s primary import partners. 
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Over 21 Thousand Tourists Arrive in Mongolia This Month
As of January 2026, Mongolia has welcomed 21,066 tourists. 
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Investor Protection Center Launched in Mongolia
As part of the Government’s policy to improve the investment environment and protect the lawful interests of domestic and foreign investors, the Investor Protection Center was established under the Ministry of Economy and Development and officially opened on January 12, 2026.
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Government to Formally Approach Rio Tinto, Oyu Tolgoi to Safeguard National Interest
At its regular session on January 7, 2026, the government discussed actions to implement the parliamentary resolution on measures to be taken following the special inspection and open hearings aimed at safeguarding Mongolia’s interests and increasing returns from the Oyu Tolgoi project. The Government decided to formally approach the management of Oyu Tolgoi LLC and the investor Rio Tinto Group. The composition of the working group appointed by the Government to conduct negotiations with the project’s investors has been renewed as part of efforts to implement the parliamentary resolution.
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Gold Prices Up 59 Percent Since Start of 2025
Gold prices have risen by 59 percent since the beginning of 2025. While gold traded at USD 2,638.88 per ounce in December 2024, the price increased to USD 4,310.45 per ounce by December 2025.
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Copper Prices Up 31.1 Percent
In 2025, copper prices surpassed analysts’ forecasts, rising above USD 9,000 to reach USD 11,768 per ton.
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Bank of Mongolia Purchases 16.3 Tonnes of Precious Metals in 2025
The Bank of Mongolia purchased 2,775.4 kilograms of precious metals in December 2025, bringing total purchases for the year to 16.3 tonnes.
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Construction of Oil Refinery at 50 Percent Complete
Mongolia is building its first major oil refinery in Altan Shiree soum of Dornogobi aimag with a soft loan worth about USD 1.7 billion from the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of India.
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Securities Trading Reaches MNT 879.5 Billion
Securities market transactions totaled MNT 879.5 billion during the first 11 months of this year.
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Tugrug Deposits Rise by MNT 3.7 Trillion
At the end of November 2025, tugrug-denominated deposits reached MNT 24.7 trillion, up 17.4 percent or MNT 3.7 trillion compared with the same period last year, and up 3.1 percent or MNT 747.5 billion from the previous month.
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Mongolian Tugrug Firms Month on Month Against Major Currencies
According to the Bank of Mongolia, the average monthly exchange rate of the national currency, the tugrug, against the U.S. dollar stood at MNT 3,571.66 in November this year, representing a depreciation of MNT 158.9 compared with the same period last year, while appreciating by MNT 20.1 from the previous month.
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Bank of Mongolia Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mongolia held its scheduled meetings on December 10-11, 2025. 
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Mining and Extractive Industry Sales Up by MNT 2.7 Trillion from 2024
According to preliminary results for the first 11 months of 2025, total industrial output reached MNT 47.1 trillion, the National Statistics Office reported. This represents an increase of MNT 753.7 billion compared with the same period in 2024.
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Net Domestic Assets Increase by MNT 5.7 Trillion
Currency in circulation reached MNT 1.2 trillion as of the end of November 2025, according to preliminary figures. This represents an increase of MNT 61.5 billion compared to the same period of 2024, the National Statistics Office reported.
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Parliament Examines Oyu Tolgoi Agreements, Benefits in Multi-Day Evidence Hearing
A hearing to examine evidence was held from December 8 to 12 at the State Palace by the Temporary Investigative Committee of the State Great Khural, tasked with overseeing documents and activities related to safeguarding Mongolia’s interests and increasing the benefits derived from the exploitation of the Oyu Tolgoi group of deposits.
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New Apartment Prices Rise 11 Percent
The housing price index reached 1.37 in November 2025, marking a 12.7-percent increase compared to the same period of 2024.
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Coal Exports Reach 79 Million Tonnes as Exchange Trading Grows
Mongolia’s coal exports reached 79 million tonnes in the first 11 months of the year, achieving 93 percent of the Government’s 2025 target of 85 million tonnes, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
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Ulaanbaatar Expands Private-Sector Cooperation as Major Projects Advance
The technical and economic feasibility studies, investment schemes, and implementation business models for the “Ulaanbaatar Metro,” “Ulaanbaatar Tram,” and “Sludge Incineration Plant” projects were presented to businesses, investors, and other stakeholders on December 8, 2025.
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Long-Term Agreement to Be Concluded to Increase Fuel Supplies 14 hours
Conclusion Reached to Construct Multi-Level Interchanges at Five Locations 14 hours
Dr Tsend-Ayush: Presidential Decree Opens Opportunities to Develop Traditional Medicine Based on Local Characteristics 1 day
Ambaga Miyegombo: Scientists Develop Many Medicines Based on Traditional Mongolian Prescriptions 1 day
President Issues Decree on Developing Traditional Mongolian Medicine 1 day
Camel Festival, Conference of Herders to Take Place in Dundgobi 1 day
Permafrost Areas in Mongolia Halved 1 day
‘Milk Immunity’ Program to Launch on January 26 1 day
Parliament Speaker Calls for Unified Standards in Victim Protection Shelters 1 day
AI-Based Smart Cameras Begin Detecting Traffic Violations 1 day
Prime Minister Meets Russian Ambassador 1 day
State Emergency Commission Supplies Equipment and Feed Ahead of Harsh Winter 1 day
PM: Only an Orderly State Can Deliver Economic Growth to Citizens 1 day
Cross-Country Skiers Depart for Europe 2 days
Spring Airlines Plans Direct Shanghai–Ulaanbaatar Flights 2 days
Winners Announced in 29th International 'Best Mongol Caligrapher - 2025' Contest 3 days
Japan Grant to Support Power Grid Reliability 3 days
‘Erdenes Tavantolgoi’ JSC Sets All-Time Daily Record for Coal Exports 3 days
Fee for Alternative Military Service Paid in Cash to Remain Unchanged 3 days
Guidance Issued to Ensure Uninterrupted Production, Supply of Staple Foods 3 days
Government to Update National E-Services Registry Next Month 3 days
Mongolia-China Joint Roundtable Discusses Trade, Investment Cooperation 3 days
'AMAR BAINA UU 2026' Mongolian Lunar New Year Fair to Open on January 17 3 days
Mongolia, China Reaffirm Commitment to Raise Trade Turnover to USD 20 Billion 4 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: Zamyn-Uud Soum to Be Granted City Status 4 days
Joint Task Force to Be Established to Review Land Allocation in Zamyn-Uud Soum 4 days
USD 100 Million Project to Strengthen Mongolia’s Disaster Resilience 4 days
Mongolia Reports Positive Foreign Trade Balance 4 days
National Committee for Organizing COP17 Holds 12th Meeting 4 days
National Producers to Partner in Capital’s School Milk Program 4 days
Over 21 Thousand Tourists Arrive in Mongolia This Month 4 days
Citizens Granted Direct Access to Prime Minister through E-Mongolia and D-Gov.mn 4 days
4.5 Hectares Near Nogoon Nuur to Be Cleared for New Park 4 days
Investor Protection Center Launched in Mongolia 5 days
Capital to Renew Public Utilities Fleet with 71 Vehicles in 2026 5 days
Mongolia Sees Off Winter Olympians, Presents National Flag 5 days
Braille-Printed Constitution Presented, Copies Handed Over 5 days
Best Works from the 29th 'Best Mongol Calligrapher–2025' Now on Display 5 days
Volleyball League Playoff Teams Confirmed 6 days
Saikhanjargal Otgonbayar Wins Silver at the Ice Climbing World Cup 6 days
Mongolian Athletes Win Six Medals at Asian MMA Championship 6 days
Fine Incentives for ‘102 Police’ Reports to Be Paid on January 20 6 days
Capital Studies Major Renovation of Central Cultural Palace after 38 Years 6 days
Rare Heirlooms of Namnansuren’s Khatan Preserved in Uvurkhangai Museum 6 days
This Week in Mongolia 6 days
Government to Prioritize Reform of ‘Zamiin-Uud Free Zone’ 7 days
Reserve Meat Sales to Start at 410 Locations from January 20 8 days
Forest and Steppe Fires Double in 2025, One-Third Detected via Satellite 9 days
Painter Orgilbold Lkhagva Holds 11th Solo Pastel Exhibition 9 days
Measures Underway to Reduce Slippery Road Risks 9 days
National Freestyle, Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships Begin 9 days
Number of Foreign Nationals Residing for Official and Private Purposes Up 7.4% 9 days
High-Crime 'Hotspots' in Ger Districts to Be Equipped with Surveillance Cameras 9 days
Non-Compliant Advertising Billboards to Be Removed 9 days
Ulaanbaatar Declares 2026 as ‘Year of Supporting Entrepreneurs’ 10 days
Parliament Supports Solar Ger Initiative Under New Regulatory Reforms 10 days
Mongolia to Mark 820th Anniversary of the Great Mongol Empire 10 days
Ulaanbaatar to Install 11.7 km of Storm Drains at 19 Sites 10 days
Government to Formally Approach Rio Tinto, Oyu Tolgoi to Safeguard National Interest 10 days
Olympic Champion Nauris Miezis Joins ‘Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy’ 10 days
Tourism Service Providers to Be Classified by Star Rating 10 days
Preparatory Work Launched to Bring the Borteeg Deposit into Economic Circulation 10 days
Unlocking Mongolia’s Untapped Forest Potentials 10 days
Mongolia to Host Global World Horse Day Celebration 11 days
Ulaanbaatar to Include Primary School Pupils in ‘Milk Program’ 11 days
Average Speed Standard Set for Ulaanbaatar’s Outlying Areas 11 days
Ulaanbaatar to Host Steppe Splendor Horse Culture Festival 11 days
The Spirit of Play: Introducing the Latest Issue of Mongolia Today 11 days
Gold Prices Up 59 Percent Since Start of 2025 11 days
International School of Engineering to Be Established 11 days
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