AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining and Safety: Rio Tinto has begun a phased restart of Oyu Tolgoi’s underground operations after a seismic event caused a localized rockfall and injured three workers. Mining Policy: A proposed cut to royalties for exploration projects remains tied to talks over Oyu Tolgoi’s entry licences. Herders are also calling for a planned Gobi initiative to protect pasture, water sources and migration routes from development pressures. Power: The Thermal Power Plant No. 5 project is 44% complete overall, with construction at 35%; the 300 MW plant is due to open in 2028. A draft 2026–2030 air-pollution plan also proposes cleaner household fuels and more reliable energy supply. Trade: Copper exports to China have fallen 70% amid border restrictions, hitting mining revenues. Agriculture: Mongolia has harvested 88% of its autumn crops, while flour producers have bought 185,300 tonnes of wheat.
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