Mongolia Budget Relief: Parliament’s irregular session opened to debate 2026 budget amendments, with proposed cuts of MNT 1.44T redirected to protect household incomes, raise pensions, stabilize energy/food supplies, and expand wheat/vegetable/meat reserves. Renewables Milestone: Mongolia completed its first competitive renewable energy auction—awarding 220 MW solar PV plus 135 MW/440 MWh battery storage across five provinces—with a second auction set for Sept. 11. Heating Infrastructure: Dambadarjaa thermal power plant construction hit 70% completion (63 MW), targeting more reliable district heating for about 5,000 households and easing peak winter restrictions. Energy Security & Industry: Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral ordered Internal Troops to guard oil exploration and extraction, citing investor protection and reducing fuel-import dependence. Mining & Exploration: Azzuro Resources flagged nine new resistivity anomalies at Mongolia’s Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project, adding drill-ready targets and bringing in a downhole EM system for tighter targeting. Korea Medical Tourism: Korea Tourism Organization pushed Mongolia-Korea medical tourism for mining workers, pitching screenings and tailored wellness packages via Mongolia’s mining bodies and sovereign wealth fund. Clean Air Gains: A UN-backed report says coordinated climate and air-pollution action can deliver major health and economic benefits—relevant for Mongolia’s urban air and energy choices.