AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCopper Deal in Erdenet: Mongolia has picked China’s NFC to build the country’s first large copper smelting plant on Erdenet Mining’s site, a project pegged at over $700 million and up to 120,000 tons of refined copper a year. Pensions Reform: Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor says a “guaranteed pension” bill will be submitted to parliament, with monthly payments for eligible retirees expected to rise by ₮100,000–₮300,000. Biodiversity Push: The Cabinet approved Mongolia’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2030, targeting restoration of 30% of degraded land and expanding protected areas. Wildlife Recognition: Dr. Nyambayar Batbayar, founder of Mongolia’s Wildlife Conservation Center, received the 2026 Wayfinder Award from the National Geographic Society. Heritage Returns: France returned smuggled dinosaur fossils to Mongolia, including a largely intact Tarbosaurus bataar skeleton, for study and public display. Sports & Pride: The Mongolian women’s cricket team won their first international match in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup, beating Bahrain by 3 wickets. Defense Cooperation: Mongolia’s Armed Forces took part in CENTCOM’s Regional Cooperation Exercise, ending June 12 in Montana.
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