Prime Minister S.Batbold submitted a proposal to change the government structure on Thursday. The move was seen as an effort at compromise with President Ts.Elbegdorj and Speaker D.Demberel.The proposal would eliminate the post of first deputy prime minister. It has

Acting on the suggestion of Prime Minister S.Batbold, the Standing Committee on State Structure on Thursday approved the elimination of the post of first deputy prime minister. The matter now goes to Parliament.Some MPs, including S.Lambaa, asked that the cabinet

The state has released coal mining statistics ahead of next month’s “Coal Mongolia 2012” forum for international investors.Mongolia has coal reserves of 162.3 billion tons. The Mineral Resources Council verified 24 new deposits in 2011. The executive director of the

The Thai coal mining company Banpu Public Company Limited says it will invest an unspecified sum in Hunnu Coal LLC, an Australian company that mines coal in Mongolia.Overall the company says it plans to spend USD 600 million on various

N.Chinzorig, the State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet’s ballet master, will be the featured performer in a production of the modern ballet “Mirror” at the theatre on January 30.Ballet dancers B.Saruul, G.Batchimeg, G.Tsolmon, O.Gantsooj, A.Ulzii-Orshikh, Ts.Khongorzul, M.Od, and E.Erdenejargal

The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) recently verified a new reserve of 146.3 million tons of coal at the Sharyn Gol mining project. Sharyn Gol says the reserve is fully compliant with the Mongolian Mineral Reserve Reporting Standard and is now

L.Gantumur, the deputy chairman of the DP caucus, answered our correspondent’s questions about the caucus going into recess. (Caucus chairman Ch.Saikhanbileg is absent on official business.) Q: Why did the caucus go into recess?A: The DP caucus has participated in

MPs S.Oyun and D.Enkhbat told journalists on Thursday that the Civil Will Party (CWP) will hold its assembly on January 28. The MPs said the assembly will discuss the party platform and a possible name change. It will also discuss

On Thursday, officials with the Confederation of Trade Unions (CTU) visited Narantuul Market to survey prices and meet with vendors.CTU President S.Ganbaatar said the organization is fighting price increases in the country. He said the officials would also inspect the

Ulaanbaatar Administration officials on Wednesday announced several projects planned for 2012.Ts.Tsogzolmaa, the deputy mayor for social policy, said MNT 435 billion has been allocated for capital investment and construction projects, MNT 34 billion of which will go toward the construction