Overview

• Following unplanned inspections from September 3–12, the Industry and Mining Ministry halted operations at 13 licensed operators and seven artisanal groups for permit and safety breaches, with several illegal extraction cases referred to local police.
• Parliament’s environment and economic committees will hold a public general oversight hearing on the Halzan Buregtiin deposit on September 23 after Khovd province halted exploration in November 2024 due to local opposition.
• The national meteorological service warns of rain and wet snow on September 22–23 with slippery roads in several provinces, while Ulaanbaatar faces rain and cooler temperatures around 10–17°C.
• Doctors and traffic police report five deaths and 2,453 injuries tied to scooters, mopeds and e-bikes since the services spread, as a parliamentary working group drafts rules on age limits, technical standards and operator obligations.
• The MPP caucus agreed unanimously to continue deliberations on the 2026 budget under the revised schedule, with standing committee discussions beginning this week.