Mongolia

While Mongolia’s double-digit GDP growth is helping transform the country and makes it an emerging market star, it also contributes to double-digit inflation. High inflation is probably the single-biggest macroeconomic concern for the country since the end of the global economic crisis. While this is a sign of the economy’s success, rising prices...

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...

THE COMPANY: Not to be confused with Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi, Tavan Tolgoi Joint-Stock Company (TT JSC, also known by the nickname “Little Tavan Tolgoi”) is still one of the largest coal mining companies in Mongolia. Its name means “five hills,” in reference to the area’s unique topographical features. It is...

From a closed Communist system two decades ago, Mongolia has become one of Asia’s most open economies. Hand-in-hand with the rise of democracy, economic reform has led to radical changes in the business climate. Growth is now led by the private sector and investors from around the world are welcomed.

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...