Mining
BoM purchases 22 tons of gold
As of December 31, 2018 the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) purchased a total of 22 tons of gold. Compared with the same period of the previous year, the amount of purchased gold increased by 9.5 percent.
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Some 117,499,850 shares traded on December 31, 2018
On December 31, 2018, 117,499,858 shares of 23 firms listed as Tier I, II, and III were traded. 20 companies’ shares increased in price while those of 3 companies decreased. 
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TTPP Power Source Framework Agreement signed
On December 31, the Government of Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi LLC signed the Power Source Framework Agreement (PSFA), which sets out the pathway for Oyu Tolgoi (OT) to construct the Tavan Tolgoi Power Project (TTPP) and secures a long-term domestic power solution for OT and the wider South Gobi region.
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Renewed MNT 5000 banknotes to be put into circulation next year
Bank of Mongolia (BoM) aims to upgrade level one security features of MNT 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 banknotes as these are the most counterfeited currencies in Mongolia.
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Inter-bank currency exchange platform developed
The Bank of Mongolia launched Bloomberg L.P., beta version online platform for inter-bank currency exchange from April, 2017 with a purpose to improve infrastructure of currency market, accessibility and information transparency.
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Tavan Tolgoi power plant to be commenced in 2023
At its regular meeting on December 26, the Cabinet supported the agreement with Rio Tinto to construct 300 MW power plant in Tavan Tolgoi. Minister of Energy Ts.Davaasuren gave briefing in this regard.
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Entrepreneur 2018 selects top national entities
Promoting top entities and businesspeople who contribute to the national economy, the Entrepreneur Ceremony took place on December 21, 2018 for the 22nd year in the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI).
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ADB grants to transform Ulaanbaatar ger areas into affordable eco-districts
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed USD53 million in grant agreements to help transform ger areas in Ulaanbaatar into affordable, low-carbon, and climate-resilient eco-districts.
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Wastewater Treatment Improvement Project signed for five additional aimags
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed a USD20 million loan agreement to expand the scope of ongoing wastewater treatment projects to an additional five provincial centers of Mongolia. 
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Public services of capital city integrated online
Within the framework of increasing quality and accessibility of public service, an integrated online system of capital city public service eservice.ulaanbaatar.mn was put into operation. The system allows reducing procedure time of services and information sharing between the municipal authorities.
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The Bank of Mongolia purchases 20 tons of gold
As of December 13, the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) which set a goal to purchase 22 tons of gold this year, bought 20 tons of gold in total.
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Trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan doubled
 In the first eleven months of this year, trade turnover between Mongolia and Japan has been doubled compared to 2016 when the sides established Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Delegates of Mongolian agriculture sector visit Australia
A delegation of 9 people representing Ministry of Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, Mongolian Commodity Exchange and brokers visited Australia on December 6-12.
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Some 512.5 million pieces of securities traded at national stock market
The money supply (broad money or M2) reached MNT 18.6 trillion at the end of November 2018, showing an increase of MNT 321.8 billion (1.8 percent) from the previous month and by MNT 3.8 trillion (25.9 percent) from the same period of the previous year.
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Foreign trade surplus reaches USD 1.1 billion
In the first 11 months of 2018, Mongolia traded with 155 countries from all over the world and total trade turnover reached USD 11.9 billion, where exports was USD 6.5 billion and imports was USD 5.4 billion.
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Price index in Ulaanbaatar increases by 2.2 percent in November
In November 2018, consumer price index at the national level increased by 1.8 percent from the previous month, by 7.5 percent from the end of the previous year and by 8.1 percent from the same period of the previous year.
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Gross industrial output increases by MNT 2.3 trillion
In the first 11 months of 2018, the gross industrial output reached MNT 14.1 trillion, showing an increase of MNT 2.3 trillion (19.5 percent) from the same period of the previous year. This increase was mainly due to an increase of mining and quarrying gross output by MNT 1.6 trillion (18.3 percent), of which, mining of coal increased by MNT 1.3 trillion (57.9 percent) and mining of metal ores increased by MNT 175.7 (3.2 percent) billion.
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Trade representative office to be established in Tokyo
Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hiroyuki Ishige paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Mongolia U.Khurelsukh.
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‘Young Entrepreneurs Conference-2018’ to take place
Under the patronage of the President of Mongolia, Office of the President and Mongolian Young Entrepreneurs Council are to jointly organize ‘Young Entrepreneurs Conference’ at the State Palace on December 15.
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Projects backed by OECD discussed
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs D.Davaasuren received a delegation led by Project manager of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Eurasia Competitiveness Program, Gregory Lecomte and exchanged view on the projects already implemented and to be implemented by the organisation.
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NEMA Reports Rising Risk of Floods and Wildfires Across Mongolia 1 hour
Mongolian Participants Depart for 57th International Chemistry Olympiad in United Arab Emirates 1 hour
National Forum of Civil Servants Emphasizes Reforms for Effective Public Service 3 hours
“Open Parliament: Expert” Senior Experience Sharing Program to Be Implemented 3 hours
Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services 5 hours
Mongolia’s “TOP-100” Businesses of 2024 Recognized 5 hours
Mongolia Records 24 Moderate Earthquakes in First Half of 2025 6 hours
Discussion Held on Improving Cooperation with Neighboring Countries in the Transport Sector 23 hours
U. Tuya: Human Rights Education to Be Delivered at All Levels from Preschool to Higher Education 23 hours
Ambassador Igawahara Masaru: "The State Visit of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan will Open a New Chapter in the Relationship between Japan and Mongolia" 1 day
Nine State-Owned Energy Companies in Western Region Consolidated into Four 1 day
Functional Overlaps of Government Organizations to Be Eliminated 1 day
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 1 day
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 5.9 Tons of Precious Metals in First Half of 2025 1 day
International Standards for Biodiversity Conservation to Be Localized in Mongolia 1 day
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 1 day
89th “Mongolian Athletes’ Day” Celebrated 1 day
“Chinggis Khaan” International Airport Became One of the World’s Ten Most Improved Airports 2 days
Mongolian National Team Playmaker Nandinkhusel Joins Florida’s “Panthers” 2 days
Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team Members Awarded Honored Athlete Titles 2 days
History and Heritage of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in the Focus of International Scholars 2 days
Project to Improve E-Waste Management to be Implemented 2 days
Mongolia Hosts Executive Council Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Postal Union 2 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Highlights its Commitment to Stable and Reliable External Environment 3 days
Scientific Conference Highlights Achievements in Safeguarding Mongol Biyelgee 3 days
OECD Upgrades Country Risk Classification of Mongolia 3 days
Mongolia Hosts High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia on AI-Enabled Higher Education 3 days
Mongolian Filmmakers Taking Steps toward Presenting Their Projects to International Producers 3 days
A Total of 12 Wildfires Extinguished Nationwide 4 days
“Urban Planning Concept of Hunnu City” International Open Competition Announced 4 days
“The World of Juraan” Exhibition Unveiled to Showcase Marvel of Bronze Sculptures 4 days
Mongolia and Eurasian Economic Union Sign Interim Free Trade Agreement 4 days
“The Secret History of Chinggis Khaan’s Espionage” Presented to Readers 4 days
Mongolian Judokas Win One Gold and Two Bronze Medals at “Russian Tour-2025” 4 days
“Danshig Naadam - Khuree Tsam 2025” Mongol Religious and Cultural Festival Held 4 days
Mongolian National Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan 4 days
First Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Kingdom of Belgium Takes Place in Brussels 4 days
Mongolia Cooperates with Thailand in Weather Modification in the Gobi Region 4 days
Mongolian Women’s Basketball Team Achieves Historic Silver Medal 4 days
This Week in Mongolia 4 days
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and the Republic of Kazakhstan Hold Official Talks 7 days
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Pays a State Visit to Mongolia 7 days
Japan-Mongolia Sasakawa Scholarship Program to Be Implemented for 12 Years 7 days
Agreement Reached to Export 2,000 Tons of Horse Meat and Halal-Processed Mutton 7 days
Over 50 International Experts Share Experience on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 7 days
Cooperation with ADB in Shifting Ger Districts to Solar Energy Discussed 7 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Receives Rio Tinto Copper Chief Executive 8 days
Construction of Selbe City to Cost MNT 25 Trillion 8 days
“Top-6” Tournament Named After Honored Athlete G. Boldbaatar to Be Held in Erdenet City 8 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 8 days
UN Secretary-General Reaffirms Support for Cooperation between Mongolia and UN 8 days
The First National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships Hosted with Over 100 Participants 8 days
Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places 8 days
Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index 8 days
Nandin-Erdene to Compete for ROAD FC Championship Belt 8 days
“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide 8 days
Mongolia to Host 17th World Horseback Archery Championship 8 days
“I Love Sushi” Exhibition to Promote Sushi Culture 8 days
Mongolia Hosts the 3x3 World Cup: Men Play without Substitutes Today 9 days
State Visit of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Mongolia Concludes 9 days
Mongolia Forum 2025 Takes Place under the Theme "Northeast Asian Peaceful Development and Korean Unification" 9 days
Presidents of Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Plant Commemorative Trees 9 days
Trilateral Efforts to Continue Joint Conservation and Research of Rare Bird Species 9 days
Electronic National Atlas of Mongolia Launched 9 days
State Secretary of the State Great Khural Meets Representatives of the Inter-Parliamentary Union 9 days
Prime Minister Tasks Ambassadors with Attracting Foreign Investment 9 days
Historic "Ikh Khuraldai" Tourism Complex Inaugurated 9 days
Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar Wins Seventh Gold Medal at the World Cup 9 days
Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership 10 days
President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks 10 days
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