Category Archives: Mining

Solutions to the Current Economic Crisis?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Previously, I have written about economic and political aspects of the challenges currently facing Mongolia. Right now, the economic situation seems a bit like a “wicked problem” or a quagmire, and I see relatively little cause for short-term optimism, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Development, Economics, Foreign Investment, Governance, Inflation, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Mining, Policy, Politics | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

Politics During the Current Economic Crisis

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

There is no political crisis in the sense of any conflict within parliament or between parliament and the president. Nor are there major scandals at the moment. However, there does appear to be a crisis in the sense of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Development, Economics, Foreign Investment, Governance, Inflation, Mining, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Party Politics, Policy, Politics | Tagged Julian Dierkes | Leave a comment

Review of “Mongolia’s State Policy on the Minerals Sector (2013-2024)”

Posted on September 2, 2013 by D.Byambajav

“State Policy on the Minerals Sector (2013-2024),” a document defining the policy framework for the Mongolian minerals sector in the next decade is expected to be discussed at the upcoming autumn session of the State Great Khural. President Elbegdorj decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Development, Governance, Mining, Mining, Policy, Sovereign Wealth Fund | Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan | Leave a comment

Introducing ‘Mongolia Research Hub’ at the University of Queensland

Posted on August 20, 2013 by D.Byambajav

Today, more than ever before, research and informed discussion is required to successfully negotiate Mongolia’s rapid development in the face of interrelated political, economic, social and environmental challenges. The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (CSRM) part of the University … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Development, Mining, Mining, Mongolia and ..., Research on Mongolia | Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan | Leave a comment

Presidential Q&A

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

The general view in Ulaanbaatar was that Bat-Erdene was trailing Elbegdorj significantly in voter support in some part because of his lack of political experience, and profile and the fact that he doesn’t “look presidential”. This latter judgement is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Party, Education, Elections, Foreign Policy, Judiciary, Mining, Mongolian People's Party, Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party, Party Politics, Presidential 2013, Security Apparatus, Social Issues | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

Bat-Erdene Election Platform

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

[This post was researched and co-written by Brian White at The Mongolist blog.] Bat-Erdene’s platform begins similarly to Udval’s by describing challenges facing the country. He does not go as far as Udval in labeling them as “dangers,” but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Environment, Inequality, Judiciary, Mining, Mongolian People's Party, Oyu Tolgoi, Party Politics, Policy, Presidential 2013, Social Media | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 1 Comment

Major Revision of Mongolian Mining Regulations Is Underway

Posted on May 11, 2013 by mendee

The first public debate on the proposed revisions of Mongolia’s mining regulations was conducted at the Citizen’s Hall of the Mongolian government on January 18, 2013. Although the revisions are long overdue, legislators appear to be in agreement that more … Continue reading →

Posted in Corruption, Eurasia Daily Monitor, Governance, Law, Mining, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Social Movements | Tagged MENDEE Jargalsaikhan | 2 Comments

Guest Post: Southern Gobi Water Shortage

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Michelle Olson expands upon her series of articles on water issues in the South Gobi for the UB Post. Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Environment, Michelle Tolson, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Water | Tagged Guest Post | 3 Comments

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: ‘Five Minutes With’ on Mongolia

Posted on October 29, 2012 by mendee

A brief interview with Mendee on current affairs in Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Foreign Investment Considerations in Canada Resemble Mongolian Law

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Talk of a two-track investment review distinguishing state-owned from private investors in Canada mirrors provisions in May 2012 Mongolian foreign investment law. Continue reading →

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Book Chapter Mongolia’s Mining Controversies and the Politics of Place

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

In her chapter on public discourse on mining projects, Augsburg College’s Sarah Combellick-Bidney emphasizes local political dimensions. Continue reading →

Posted in Book: Change in Democratic Mongolia, Development, Economics, Mining, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics, Regulation | Tagged Guest Post | 1 Comment

Book: Change in Democratic Mongolia – Social Relations, Health, Mobile Pastoralism, and Mining

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

A new edited volume of social science research on contemporary Mongolia. Continue reading →

Posted in Book: Change in Democratic Mongolia, Canada, Civil Society, Corruption, Democracy, Development, Environment, Environment, Gender, Grassland, Health, Law, Mining, Mining, Nomadism, Oyu Tolgoi, Policy, Politics, Population, Regulation, Religion, Research on Mongolia, Social Issues, Social Movements, Society and Culture | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 3 Comments

Why Mongolia’s China Mining Strategy is NOT a Mistake!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mendee

Mendee J replies to recent WSJ blog post regarding Mongolia’s strategy vis-a-vis Chinese investments. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, China, Foreign Investment, Mining, Mongolia and ... | Tagged MENDEE Jargalsaikhan | 4 Comments

Mongolia-Australia Relation

Posted on September 18, 2012 by mendee

Mongolia and Australia are marking the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations. In quite similar time frame with Canada, Australia, as another middle power, reached out Mongolia. Today bilateral relation has been expanded as a result of the Australian well-targeted educational … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Foreign Policy, Mining | Tagged MENDEE Jargalsaikhan | Leave a comment

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