Ivanhoe Mines says it has completed one-third of the first phase of development at the Oyutolgoi mine project. This phase involves removing layers of earth to reveal the open pit. The company also announced it earned USD 600,000 in the

Young people opposed to the storage of nuclear waste in Mongolia will hold a demonstration in Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday. Three months ago there were reports that the United States and Japan were exploring the possibility of shipping nuclear waste to

A South African dairy farmer has won the 2011 Mongol Derby. Craig Egberink was the first rider across the finish line in the 1,000-kilometer race, which its organizers say is the longest and toughest horse race in the world. Twenty-three

The State Academic Drama Theater has performed the Mongolian theatrical drama “Mother Orolmaa” for the first time in 30 years. The performances mark the centennial of the birth of State Twice Laureate and State Merit Person D.Namdag, who was one

On Thursday, August 18, the Civil Hall at the Presidential Office will hold a forum to discuss future exploration of the Tavantolgoi coal deposit. Entitled “How to Use Tavantolgoi in an Efficient Way,” the forum was initiated by citizens who

Just before Naadam, Parliament passed a law that grants qualifying students in Mongolian universities MNT 70,000 per month. Some are questioning whether such grants are appropriate. Others worry the new grants will prompt the Government to reduce or eliminate the

The trial of a man accused of smuggling 500 grams of heroin into Mongolia has been postponed. The trial of Ts.Ulaankhuu of Saikhan-Ovoo soum, Dundgobi aimag, was scheduled to begin on Tuesday. However, the state prosecutor and witnesses did not

Ts.Shinebayar announced on Monday that he has left the MPRP. Here is a short interview with Mr.Shinebayar about his decision and future plans. – Why did you do decide to quit the MRPR?- It is up to each individual whether

The first Mongolian “long song” contest was held last weekend in Khui Doloon Khudag. More than 80 people between the ages of 11 and 81 took part in the competition. They were divided into professional and amateur categories. G.Enkhbaatar, a

Chong Soo Kim, the Chief of the Central Bank of South Korea, met Deputy Prime Minister M.Enkhbold on Monday. The meeting comes ahead of South Korean President Lee Myung Bak’s official visit to Mongolia August 21 – 23. The Central