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Mongolia Moves on Court Ruling, Mining Transparency and Mega-Mine Talks

Parliament and the Cabinet advanced actions on constitutional compliance and resource governance as ministers pressed Rio Tinto on Oyu Tolgoi financing terms.

Overview

  • Parliament’s Law Committee reviewed the Constitutional Court’s ‘08’ decision and urged the ruling MPP caucus to formally submit a motion to remove Deputy Speaker H. Bulgantuya.
  • Industry Minister G. Damdinyam said Mongolia and Rio Tinto signed a protocol in principle that commits to lowering Oyu Tolgoi shareholder loan interest and allows talks to continue past prior seven‑year lockups, with a target to conclude by January 30, 2026.
  • The Cabinet approved publication of 531 out of 586 Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi coal sale contracts on the company website, with a handful of agreements pending counterpart consent for disclosure.
  • Government data showed 2025 crop output fell 40.3% year over year to 745,100 tons, and the Cabinet ordered a comprehensive risk‑mitigation plan and steps to secure seed and feed supplies and ease farm loan terms.
  • Ulaanbaatar authorities delivered formal notice to reclaim the ‘Örgöö’ hotel to city ownership under past court rulings after years of noncompliance by current operators.