The 10th Mongolian Mineral Exploration Forum and Exhibition has taken place at the Corporate Hotel & Convention Center at the initiative of the Mongolian Industrial Geologists Association. The event was held on 22-23 March.

During the two day forum, delegates exchanged views on government policy in the mineral sector, legal environment, implementation of laws, geological survey and methodologies and technologies of deposit exploration.

In recent years, exploration of gold and copper has been increased as a result of legal reform in mineral sphere. Moreover many advantages have been created, particularly, opportunities to augment investment through issuing exploration licenses newly and to boost production of construction material in rural area, encouraging decentralisation.  The discussions were held on outcomes of the projects in geology and mining and current state of mining sector.

During the event, an award ceremony was held. The categories were as follows: ‘Outstanding Geologist’, ‘Best Mapping Team’, ‘Best Exploration Team’. Participants also were taken to visit exhibitions entitled ‘Mongolian Nature in the Eyes of Explorers’ and ‘Collection and Sample of Minerals’ and to a  Student Scientific Conference.