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Economic Freedom Law is passed, capping SOE expansion and cutting taxes on securities income. But investors are still waiting on faster permits and functioning court system to enforce their rights.
#Mongolia #liberalization #deregulation #businessfreedom

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Oyu Tolgoi's loan rate falls, review cycle shrinks. PM Uchral calls it his government's first 100 day win. Our latest piece probes whether this move addresses deeper issues or simply delays difficult decisions.

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#OyuTolgoi #Mining #Mongolia #MiningNews

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Mongolia attracted billions in Western mining investment. Disinformation has long targeted it. A growing share of coordinated online content takes aim at Western-backed projects. The narrative war is the new frontier of political risk. https://t.co/cu05PtknHM

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Mongolia wants a better deal from Rio Tinto. To get it, the government has put copper royalty reform on ice. The gamble could reshape the mining sector. Read the full analysis: https://t.co/tcIuadvfp5

#Mining #CriticalMinerals #Mongolia #OyuTolgoi #Copper https://t.co/C4ik90ZlpE

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In the newly proposed Minerals Law amendments, lower copper royalties and strict conversion caps are shaking up the mining landscape. Check out our full breakdown on risks and investor strategies: https://t.co/d6FlB6TXAz

#mongolia #mining #minerals #copper #coal #minerallaw

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Mongolia has rebranded its sovereign wealth fund aiming to distribute mineral wealth to citizens.
But is this real structural reform or just a cosmetic fix for old commodity risks?
Read more at https://t.co/ipr1v03FUl...
#mongolia #wealthfund #sovereignfund See less

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Cheap Russian wheat arrives in July. Mongolia still leaves 548,000 hectares of arable land unused. The government calls it a transition period. Farmers may see it as a deadline. Read: https://t.co/ZbXSpegOjA
#mongolia #farming #farms #agriculture #crops

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Mongolian PM Uchral’s first 50 days reveal economic bottlenecks, a 1.7T MNT budget gap and intensifying public backlash after recent mining and military incidents. Read full piece: https://t.co/hPvOlW1SpY #Mongolia #PublicPolicy #EconomicOutlook #PoliticalRisk #Uchral

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Mongolia’s $1.7 billion refinery project, intended to strengthen domestic energy capacity, may still leave the country dependent on Russian crude. This raises important questions for policymakers. https://t.co/nnULdVQDSi

#OilIndustry #Infrastructure #russia #oilrefinery

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A massive win for Mongolia's mining sector: management fees at Oyu Tolgoi are being halved as the government pushes for broader loan restructuring.

While a $2.2B cost reduction looks great on paper, the real battle lies ahead.
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#oyutolgoi #mongolia

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The Ulaanbaatar mayor’s ousting isn't just about meat reserves. It's a calculated power play. As PM Uchral solidifies control before elections, what's next? Read here:
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#ulaanbaatar #mongolia #mayor #politics

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Mongolia is shelving a planned expansion of VAT refunds to help fund higher public sector wages. On the surface, it looks like a routine budget adjustment. In reality, it reveals mounting fiscal strain and the difficult trade-offs facing policymakers.
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Mongolia’s inflation reached 10% amid surging meat prices and expansionary fiscal spending. Will Mongolbank's policy resolve structural risks and what policymakers and businesses should watch https://t.co/0nxgT4dSl2

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Mongolia is racing against a brutal winter freeze. The government ordered to deploy 240 MW of solar power across 5 provinces. Why? To save a failing, legacy grid from winter blackouts. https://t.co/t7st2qFMkK

#solarpower #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #Mongolia

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A $7.1B mining boom is flooding Mongolia with cash. The catch? Nearly 60% of local businesses are completely inactive. To reverse this trend, the government is launching a tax overhaul. Too little, too late? Read our full analysis: https://t.co/u6HSmIti1C

#Mongolia #TaxReform

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PM Uchral’s deregulation push hides Mongolia's strict new mining strategy. While small firms get permit relief, a standalone bill could lock in a 60% yield model for strategic assets. https://t.co/5saXAz2p31 #mongolia #pmuchral #Mining #minerals #OyuTolgoi #Tavantolgoi

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Bayartsogt, a seasoned Mongolian politician, now appointed SG of the DP. Our piece examines his strategic approach and what his leadership could mean for the 2027–28 election cycles. https://t.co/ZHPYwP2eAV

#Mongolia #bayartsogt #democraticparty #election2027 #election2028

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Mongolia's fiscal plans for 2027 are starting to look a bit tight. Between big wage hikes and those massive infrastructure projects, there is a lot to balance. Read: https://t.co/kWt7ZgncdQ
#Budget #Mongolia #EconomicGrowth #PublicPolicy #FiscalPolicy #Economics

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Ulaanbaatar’s political infighting and a debt crisis are stalling the city's future. With the 2027-2028 elections are nearing, can the capital city of Mongolia recover?

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#Mongolia #Ulaanbaatar #politics #UBmayor #saveTUUL

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Mongolia’s copper tax is weighing down the sector. Can Parliament step in and cut the rate before it’s too late?

Read the latest breakdown of what's next for this critical mineral sector here: https://t.co/IjpRCeosHB

#copper #coppertax #mineralroyalty #royalty #mongolia