The recent conference jointly organized by the Ministry for Minerals and Energy, and the Mongolian National Mining Association was attended by altogether 454 delegates from 18 state organizations, 5 academic institutions, 11 NGOs, and 216 entities in the mineral sector, as well as scholars, local governors, and diplomats.

The meeting adopted several resolutions. Some of these urged MPs and others associated with legislation and making policy:

to respect public opinion and ensure that it is reflected in the State policy on the minerals sector and, once it is adopted, to follow the policy consistently;

not to pass any laws related to the minerals sector until the proposed policy is adopted;

to amend, on practical considerations, the law prohibiting exploration and excavation near forests, water sources, and protected regions; and

 to make a statutory practice of seeking the views of professionals, academic institutions and business entities before taking important decisions in the minerals sector.

The executive authorities were asked:

to formulate the mineral sectors policy in collaboration with professional associations and to reflect public opinion prior to submitting the policy to Parliament;

to review the contradictions between the existing laws in the minerals and submit to Parliament draft amendments to remove such anomalies;

to pay special attention to human resources issues in the minerals sector; and

 to ensure that a percentage of mining production taxes goes to the local budget according to the Minerals Law.

Member companies were asked:

to carry out appropriate restoration work in areas damaged by mining;

to show social responsibility and work closely with local communities and administrations; and

to abide by the principles of responsible mining and the recommendations of the extractive industry transparency initiative.

An appeal was made to local administrations to support companies working legally in their area and not to request them for any improper donation.