Mongolia–China Energy Push: President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh inspected the Erdeneburen Hydropower Plant in Khovd, calling it a key outcome of Mongolia–China cooperation and urging deeper energy and infrastructure ties. Mongolian Fuel Security: Mongolia is in talks with NORINCO to secure long-term petroleum product supplies and explore coal-chemistry and deep coal processing, aiming to reduce market shortages. CSG Production Update: TMK Energy reported another milestone at its Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas pilot, with gas flows up 11% over August and multiple wells hitting record highs. Mining Market Move: Erdenet’s molybdenum concentrate was sold on the Mongolian Stock Exchange for the first time under updated trading rules, with the price rising sharply on the auction. Policy for Transparency: Lawmakers submitted a draft Law on Transparency in Natural Resource Use to create a unified digital portal and public oversight for minerals, water, forests, wildlife and plants. Leather Supply Chain: Mongolia’s “Leather to Wealth” program is expanding raw hide and skin procurement via the Agricultural Commodity Exchange, adding collection points and quality guidance for herders. Nuclear Ambitions: Orano says it plans to start uranium mining in Mongolia by the end of the decade, targeting major annual output. Regional Green Skills: Azerbaijan Technical University officials joined an ADB CAREC seminar on green, climate-resilient and digital agriculture, including a regional center platform and academic module.