Mongolia Energy

Bounded by Russia to the north and China to the south, Mongolia is a vast country and sparsely populated – larger than Western Europe, but with a population of barely 3m people. The country of wind-swept steppes, plains and deserts is famous for its nomadic tradition, still influential despite rapid development. However, stable and democratically-...

The year 2012 seems likely to be a defining one for the Mongolian mining sector. The size of the country’s considerable mineral wealth has not yet been determined, but the involvement of many of the world’s largest mining companies is a testament to the sector’s potential. Several milestones are expected in 2012, including the launch of commercial...

The 2011 autumn session of Mongolia’s parliament, the Grand Huraal, began with a shot heard across the globe. Prime Minister S. Batbold’s opening remarks on October 6 called for a major change to the mining agreement that had promised to put Mongolia on the map. On the advice of a group of about 20 parliamentarians, he said the country should seek a...

With Mongolia’s mining sector suddenly drawing international attention, one frequently asked question is whether or not the country can provide a steady supply of rare-earth minerals – a list of 17 elements crucial to the large-scale manufacturing of a wide range of items. Ramping up exploration for this set of crucial raw materials is one of...

Mongolia will soon be one of the world’s key producers of coking coal, one of the two main ingredients for making steel. In 2011 the country overtook Australia as the single largest supplier of coking coal to China, the world’s biggest importer. As of late 2011 local coal mining firms were reporting lower prices than earlier in the year, as Europe’s...