Precious metal assay laboratories receive first gold

Economy
misheel@montsame.gov.mn
2018-10-25 13:13:48

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ As reported by the Bank of Mongolia (BoM), the newly established precious metal assay laboratories of Darkhan-Uul and Bayankhongor aimags have received 15.5 kg and 2.9 kg gold respectively.

The establishment of precious metal assay laboratory, one stop shop in rural area is part of supporting transparent and guaranteed gold trade, BoM noted. The central bank is focused on increase of domestic currency, therefore it is planned to increase gold purchase and receive 22 tons of gold this year.

The first local laboratories and shops were established jointly by Precious Metal Assay Inspection department, BoM and the Sustainable Artisanal Mining Project of Swiss Development Agency.