The public forum Mining Sector 2025-II was organized today at the Government House. More than 300 representatives from ministries, agencies, and professional unions in mining participated in the forum's discussions.

The forum was sponsored by Altan Dornod Mongolia.

The discussion consisted of two main parts: “The impact of the mining sector on Mongolian society and the economy" and “Competitiveness of the mining sector”.

The most popular topics of discussion were the competitiveness of the mining sector and the difficulties and problems the industry faces.

Professor at National University of Mongolia Dr. Ch.Khashchuluun and Head of the Mining Club M.Dagva also gave presentations at the forum.

Forum participants mentioned that although Mongolia has quite vast reserves of mineral recourses, according to indicators for exportation and competiveness, it is not listed at the top of international mining industry achievers.

The participants mentioned that the mining sector should be separated from politics, otherwise it is not possible to launch big projects and talk for many years has suggested that the mining sector  will lead the country to development. The industry representatives say that now is the time to move forward large strategic projects in order to develop the country.