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Nestled between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the northwest corner of the Gulf, Kuwait has been a leader of Arab democracy and one of the most liberal nations within the GCC since the country gained independence in 1961. Economically, the country also has a bright future, with strong public finances, a young and well-educated population and vast oil deposits.

Chapter | Mining from The Report: Mongolia 2012

Mining is the driving force of the Mongolian economy, contributing 30% of GDP, and upcoming projects will surely increase this ratio. The two biggest are Tavan Tolgoi, a massive coal mine, and Oyu Tolgoi, a copper and gold mine, which should both be in full operation by 2013. In addition, Mongolia has potentially viable deposits of rare earth minerals, although extraction has yet to begin for...

Chapter | Energy from The Report: Mongolia 2012

Mongolia’s energy sector has long depended entirely on the one resource it possesses in abundance: coal. This paradigm is unlikely to change drastically in the near future, but the country is looking to diversify its energy portfolio while modernising infrastructure. Solar and wind power are candidates for development, given Mongolia’s 257 cloudless days per year and its wide, open spaces. With...

The mineral wealth of Mongolia, a vast and isolated land, has brought the world to its doorstep. The country’s economy is one of the fastest growing in the world, and production from and investment in its two largest mines should see GDP growth continue to climb.

Chapter | Energy from The Report: Indonesia 2012

Indonesia is at a turning point in its energy development. The country is looking to reverse years of declining production and investment in the oil and gas sector through new exploration contracts, the development of potentially vast offshore reserves, and acquisitions. Dozens of new contracts have been signed since 2008, however, including 11 new production-sharing contracts in November 2011...

Chapter | Mining from The Report: Indonesia 2012

Largely impervious to recent economic woes in the developed economies, Indonesia’s mining sector is riding high on a wave of high commodity prices. Meanwhile, the government has undertaken to revise regulations governing the sector in a bid to improve clarity and attract more investors. However, parliamentary opposition to some of the changes, including the removal of a requirement that foreign...

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