On August 28, Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar met with mining sector representatives to discuss the government’s decision to revise the methodology for calculating royalties. Under the new approach, royalties are calculated based on trading prices at the Mongolian Stock Exchange instead of international benchmark prices. The change aims to ease financial pressure on companies, which had […]
Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar emphasized the leadership role of State Secretaries in the fight against corruption and official crimes during a meeting of the government’s new anti-corruption working group. The working group, led by D.Munkh-Erdene, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat, is tasked with strengthening the National Anti-Corruption Program, improving the justice system, reducing bureaucracy, […]
On August 29, Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar met with representatives of the Federation of Mongolian Education and Science Unions to discuss teacher welfare and challenges in the education sector. The Prime Minister noted that education spending in 2025 amounts to MNT 3.8 trillion, with 70 percent allocated to salaries. While a performance-based pay system has increased […]
Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar has instructed the Mineral Resources and Petroleum Authority to revoke the exploration license of Tugrug Nuur Energy LLC, the holder of the Tugrugnuur coal deposit in Bayan soum, Tuv aimag, citing violations under Article 56.1.8 of the Minerals Law. Although the company completed a feasibility study and defined production capacity, it failed […]
On August 26, Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar met with representatives of the Mongolian Women’s Union to discuss their initiatives and future cooperation. He thanked the Union for continuing its 100-year tradition of advancing women’s rights and emphasized the importance of protecting girls, women, and families. The Prime Minister noted that women make up 51 percent of […]
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, on April 29, visited the site of the Eg River Hydropower Plant project in Khutag-Undur soum, Bulgan Province, emphasizing the government’s commitment to fast-tracking the long-awaited energy initiative. Ranked fifth among 14 strategic government projects, the Eg River Hydropower Plant is regarded as a key effort to reduce Mongolia’s reliance on […]
Construction of the 102.5-kilometer Bagakhangai–Khushig Valley branch railway began on April 25 in Khushig Valley. Prime Minister of Mongolia Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene inspected the railway route, marking the formal commencement of construction. Wishing success to the project implementers, the Prime Minister stated, “Construction activities scheduled for this spring are progressing as planned, and major projects initiated […]
Highlights from the Cabinet Meeting on April 23 Construction of the Gashuunsukhait–Gantsmod Cross-Border Railway Scheduled to Commence on May 14 Minister of Road and Transport Development B. Delgersaikhan presented updates on the progress of the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod cross-border railway construction during the Cabinet meeting. Following the presentation, Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene instructed relevant authorities to begin […]
The fourth session of the Economic Development Board, chaired by the Prime Minister of Mongolia, was held on April 21. During the session, the Board reviewed draft amendments to the Law on Energy and the Law on Renewable Energy, as well as detailed legislative proposals from the private sector. First Deputy Prime Minister L. Gantumur […]
Highlights from the Cabinet meeting on April 16 Emphasis placed on increasing coal exports During its regular meeting, the Cabinet instructed Cabinet member and Chair of the National Committee on Port Recovery B. Tulga, Minister of Road and Transport B. Delgersaikhan, and other relevant officials to promptly facilitate the export of coal purchased by enterprises […]
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