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Kh.Nyambaatar: We will buy semi-coked coal from China by MNT 200 billion, package it and distribute www.gogo.mn

During a parliamentary session, Member of Parliament J.Zoljargal raised concerns about a plan to import semi-coked coal from China at a cost of MNT 226 billion. In response, Ulaanbaatar city Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar addressed the issue, clarifying the city's position and reasoning behind the decision.
“In recent years, many people have died due to suffocation caused by carbon monoxide poisoning,” Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar told reporters. “The National Committee has made a decision to introduce semi-coked coal into public consumption, believing it will have a positive impact on public health. I am simply implementing that decision.”
According to the Mayor, Mongolia currently lacks a plant to produce semi-coked coal domestically, which is why the product will be imported from China for approximately MNT 200 billion. Once imported, the coal will be packaged locally before being distributed for consumption.
MP J.Zoljargal, however, questioned the rationale behind the decision: “The Mayor has said that fuel will be imported and burned in Mongolia. A bid has already been announced. I was surprised that Mongolia is a coal-exporting country, yet we are planning to import processed coal from China. Why?”
He cited the official bid announcement, which reads: “Fuel made from semi-coke or blue coal will be purchased by MNT 226 billion. The general budget manager is the Governor of the Capital City. Dated 2025.06.10”.

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Rio Tinto reaches $138.75 million settlement over Mongolian mine www.reuters.com

NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto (RIO.L), opens new tab, (RIO.AX), opens new tab agreed to pay $138.75 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the Anglo-Australian mining giant of defrauding investors by concealing problems with its $7 billion underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in Mongolia.
A preliminary settlement of the proposed class action was filed late on Wednesday with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, and requires a judge's approval.
The lawsuit sought damages on behalf of shareholders of Montreal-based Turquoise Hill Resources between July 2018 and July 2019, when that company was majority-owned by Rio Tinto.
Shareholders were led by funds advised by Chicago-based Pentwater Capital Management.
The settlement also resolved claims against former Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques, who stepped down in March 2021.
All defendants denied wrongdoing, but settled to eliminate the uncertainty, burden and cost of litigation, court papers show.
Rio Tinto and Pentwater declined to comment.
Turquoise Hill had been a single-asset company owning 66% of the Oyu Tolgoi mine, with Mongolia's government owning 34%.
Pentwater accused Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill of fraudulently assuring that the Oyu Tolgoi mine was "on plan" and "on budget," even as it was falling up to 2-1/2 years behind schedule and running as much as $1.9 billion over budget.
In 2022, Rio Tinto bought the 49% of Turquoise Hill it didn't already own for $3.3 billion, fully integrating the mine into its copper portfolio.
The lawsuit stemmed partly from allegations by whistleblower Richard Bowley, who worked at the mine and claimed Rio Tinto knew about problems with the expansion before it publicly disclosed them.
Rio announced the possible $1.9 billion overrun in 2019, and projected total capital expenditures of $6.5 billion to $7.2 billion.
Lawyers for the shareholders plan to seek legal fees of up to 13% of the settlement amount, or about $18 million excluding interest, plus up to $2.6 million for expenses, court papers show.
The company, Hexagon, says AEON will start work later this year in live industrial settings, testing its ability to complement the workforce.
The case is In re Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd Securities Litigation, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 20-08585.
Reporting by Clara Denina in London and Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Leslie Adler and Sonali Paul

 

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The Fall of Mongolia’s Coalition Government: As One Chapter Closes, Another Opens www.arctusanalytics.com

What could go wrong in 3 weeks of protest? A lot. A longer version on Mongolia’s current political landscape.
On June 12, the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) appointed Zandanshatar Gombojav, a former Speaker of the Parliament of Mongolia, as the 34th Prime Minister of Mongolia. Zandanshatar’s new cabinet was sworn in on June 17. But, before Zandanshatar was appointed, Mongolia experienced three weeks of political unrest. What prompted as an organic youth protest quickly turned into a bizarre political clout, even mingling with the country’s foreign affairs.
Pressuring the newly elected 126 parliamentarians
On June 3, the Parliament of Mongolia voted no confidence on Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, who has now stepped down after serving for 5 consecutive years. Considering Mongolia’s unstable executive branch, Oyun-Erdene has now become the longest serving PM in modern Mongolia’s history. By the time the parliament voted on the resolution, the Mongolian youth protest had already been continued for three weeks straight. Within the three weeks of this period, what shocked and upset the people was that there was no direct communique nor any effort to find a resolution to the conflict. In retrospect and true at the time of the protests, the Prime minister should have met and talked to the young people. Instead, Oyun-erdene took matters in his own hand and turned political and the Mongolian parliament was now involved. 
Events that have unfolded in the past three weeks demonstrate multifaceted issues in Mongolian political life. Stemmed from a frustration over the Prime minister’s son’s lavish lifestyle, the protest and the ousting of Oyun-Erdene and his coalition government quickly turned into a political ambiguity of democracy, discussions on change in governance model, and a fight between nepotism and meritocracy.
As hundreds of protestors gathered at the Sukhbaatar Square, a secret ballot was drawn either to show confidence or no confidence on Oyun-Erdene’s political request to remain in office. The members of the Parliament were indeed divided. Media coverages shed light on mixed but legit concerns of unstable government, economic concerns, but also how to respond to the people’s demand. To the legislatures, listening to their constituencies were equally important to that of having a stable executive branch. After all, parliamentarians are elected officials, chosen by the people, to represent the people, not to serve a single government or an individual politician. 
Mongolia’s newly elected 126 parliamentarians were put into a difficult position. The protest continued, while becoming ever more diverse. They also began to pressure the members of the parliaments to be on the people’s side.
While this was happening in the government building, the protestors took their demands to social media. The Instagram account, ogtsrokh_amarakh posted social media posts targeting new members of the parliament. In an organized message, the protestors and the constituencies sent, “If you trust [h]im—the Prime Minister—we will not trust you.” 
Parliamentary members, such as Luvsanjamts Ganzorig, Japan-educated architect, Enkhtsetseg Munkhchuluun, Anar Chinbaatar, CEO of Ondo Space, Saranchuluun Otgon, a voice and representative for the disabled and the underserved communities, Uyanga Bold, major advocate for sustainable development, Bum-Ochir Dulam, Oxford-graduate, a leading anthropologist and more members received messages from their constituencies, demanding to vote no confidence to oust Oyun-Erdene. 
Ahead of the vote, the Democratic Party (DP) ministers withdrew from the coalition government and their parliamentary group—all 42 members—abstained from the vote. Ex-President Battulga Khaltmaa, who is now a parliamentary member, had met with members of the DP but quickly left the building without showing his face as journalists chased him.  Mongolia’s current law requires support from a majority of all 126 members—at least 64 votes— for the Prime Minister to remain in office. “As the threshold was not met, the Prime Minister was deemed to have lost the vote of confidence and was therefore considered dismissed under the Constitution.”
On the day of the vote, 82 out of 126 parliamentary members participated in the vote. Of the 82 MPs who participated, 44 supported the resolution, equivalent to 53.6 percent while 38 voted against it. 
To the eyes of the hundreds of protestors, each day’s protest was an opportunity for Oyun-Erdene or the coalition government members to have a dialogue. What has happened in the last three weeks created tremendous opportunities for political elites to protect their interests. The disconnect of the political elites and politicians were so apparent and is abysmal.
First. The ‘Disconnect’ Element 
In the face of allegations of corruption and lavish lifestyle, the Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene should have spoken to the people. The first notable observation is how Oyun-Erdene responded to the protest. There was an obvious disconnect between the Prime Minister and what the people were demanding: transparency and accountability. This was clear from the beginning to the end. But the disconnect became more apparent when Oyun-Erdene did not respond in a timely manner. As the protest progressed days to weeks, the public got more suspicious. 
The missing element, or the disconnect on Oyun-Erdene’s part was he had neglected or disconnected from the fact that the public no longer trusts the anti-corruption authorities. This is a legitimate concern that many of Mongolia’s large corruption cases have not been solved. Hence, when the Prime Minister simply referred his corruption allegations to the Anti-Corruption Agency, the public wanted something more organic from him. Unfortunately, he failed to do that. 
Second. Political and Foreign Policy Element 
The second observation certainly had political elements, and it became more pronounced as days went by. 
When Oyun-Erdene spoke to several media representatives, his response was deeply political. He mentioned that some of his economic policies, for example, the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund might likely hurt mining conglomerate families. There is a legitimacy to his statement. The Sovereign Wealth Fund, although intended to establish a fund from nationally recognized strategic mining sites for future generations, to spend on education and healthcare, this move can also be attributed as a redistribution of wealth. Additionally, there is also a legitimate concern that because Mongolia’s corruption did not improve in the last couple of years, what guarantees for these funds will actually be allocated to the people?
Based on Oyun-Erdene’s argument, the Mongolian rich families (mostly mining) did not approve the establishment of such a fund to divide their net profit, either via taxation or profit-sharing. Oyun-Erdene later mentioned that even though parts of the protest was organic, the ousting of his government was a smear campaign that was planned months before the social media outbreak. By the second week, foreign media and journalists already arrived in Ulaanbaatar, expecting a resolution. But there were other political elements and shenanigans began to take place. 
The second political element was the suspicion of the Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa seeking a second term as President by making amendments to the constitution. The current law states that Mongolian President will serve one six-year term. But things got weird really quick. 
On June 12, an article was published in The Times, titled, Mongolian Prime Minister ‘Ousted by Putin Ally Smear Campaign.’ The article certainly raised some eyebrows in Mongolia and abroad, particularly in the international relations circle, which refrain from mixing domestic politics to foreign affairs. Indeed, Ulaanbaatar’s foreign policy has and still is independent of party politics. From international relations point of view, calling Khurelsukh a Putin ally just because of his military background and the fact that he attended the 80th anniversary of the end of Second World War seems like a cheap shot and also does not align with Mongolia’s multi-pillared foreign policy. To Mongolian foreign policy experts and international relations circle, this was a non-sense.  The whole point of Mongolia’s foreign policy principle is to avoid a bloc system, such as joining Putin or Xi’s bloc. 
Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh, furious about the article, made a statement on June 15. She stated that the article has in many ways misconstrued the political events that involved many young people seeking for a just society. She bashed the quotations and the citations of “government sources.” Battsetseg stated, “Damaging the country’s reputation in the name of protecting one’s own interests is indeed an act of treason.” 
Considering all these elements, it has been clear that Oyun-Erdene is not exiting quietly but there is also a power struggle within the party. He has made as much noise about Khurelsukh’s intention to ally with neighboring autocracies by seeking a second-term, and the coalition government, calling a coup. Despite the fact that the President himself denied such intention, now the Foreign Minister and other officials are backing Khurelsukh’s statements. Whether this suspicion or allegation will materialize, is in the hands of the legislative body of the Mongolian government. On May 18, the Press Office of the President stated that Khurelsukh will not be seeking a second term in the 2027 election.
Third. Economic Element 
While observers praise the democratic process and the active youth participation as a healthy functioning of a democratic society, on a governance level, an unstable executive branch signals unstable government and there are economic consequences. 
The fall of the coalition government and the transition process will cost tax-payers money. When a new government comes into executive power, their agendas and financial goals alter. In Zandanshatar’s case, one of his government’s goals is to limit government spending and reduce the number ministers. What this means is that if there was any work that had been started within a Ministry during Oyun-Erdene’s government, and that Ministry is dissolved, the work is likely to be stopped. 
From an economic and developmental point of view, despite the fall of the coalition government, the so-called the 14 mega-projects which included some major infrastructure deals with foreign partners, including the Erdeneburen hydro power plant, Siberia Power II, France-Mongolia uranium extraction projects will continue to be pursued. In some cases, these mega-projects change their names under a new administration. One of the Zandanshatar government’s goals will be to dissolve some state-owned enterprises. In any case, these mega-projects will indeed require political stability and a continued flow of massive amounts of foreign direct investment.
Recent developments in Mongolian politics highlight the strength of the country’s democracy, the active engagement of its youth, and the growing demand for transparency and accountability. In observing Mongolia’s political landscape for the last month, what the Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai failed to do during this period was to effectively communicate with the people. But the process which took place, starting with the organic youth protest, demanding financial transparency, a mobilization of diverse groups seeking accountability and responsibility shows nothing but a robust democratic process, and the citizens of Mongolia should be proud of such a democratic system.
BY Bolor Lkhaajav | Policy Consulstant, Op-Ed Contributor – Arctus Analytics

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Petro Matad sees key milestone in Mongolia as it banks first oil payments www.proactiveinvestors.com.au

Petro Matad Limited (AIM:MATD, OTC:PRTDF) told investors it has now received US$ 1.18 million of oil sales proceeds from PetroChina.
This represents the first revenues from the Heron-1 well, on Block XX in Mongolia.
It represents around 70% due for its invoices, between October 2024 and April 2025, under its oil sales agreement with PetroChina.
After royalty and government revenue shares, the net payment to Petro Matad is US$810,000.
Currently, PetroChina is withholding the other 30% pending confirmation from Mongolian tax authorities that no customs duties, VAT or other taxes apply.
Petro Matad, meanwhile, asserts that the Production Sharing Contract exempts such charges and is actively engaging with regulators to resolve the issue and expedite full payment.
"We are delighted to have received the first payment for Heron 1 oil,” chief executive Mike Buck said.
Buck added: “The withholding of funds for matters raised by Petro Matad during months of discussion that were only declared by the counterparty to be of concern at the last minute is frustrating but we are working diligently to secure the confirmation that PetroChina has requested so that the withheld amount can be paid and future invoices can be paid in full."
Shore Capital, the ‘house’ broker, described the belated receipt of payment as a significant milestone for Petro Matad.
In a note, analyst James Hosie highlighted that the payment confirms expectations over pricing and proceeds (implying receipts of around $51 per barrel on 33,000 barrels of crude).
Looking ahead, meanwhile, Hosie commented: “Discussions are ongoing with potential partners interested in acquiring a stake in Block XX containing the Heron 1 discovery.
“In parallel with these discussions, management is planning for low-cost activity that could increase oil production during FY25F.”
BY Jamie Ashcroft

 

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Government Discusses Amendments to State Budget at Its First Session www.montsame.mn

The newly formed Government held its first session on June 18, 2025, discussing the draft amendments to the state budget to reduce inefficient state spending.
To do that first of all, it plans to make civil service rationally structured, compact, and competent. Changes will be made to improve functions and structure, ensure a reasonable ratio of management and executive personnel, and reduce the number of civil servants, except for teachers and doctors, by nine percent. It is estimated that a total of MNT1.9 trillion will be saved in the framework of saving the bearable costs of state institutions, continuing the programs being implemented in an austerity mode, completely saving the costs of programs that have not started yet, and creating a compact, competent, and productive e-government.
In parallel with the reduction of civil service staff, the quality of public services that reach citizens will not be degraded by continuing the digitalization of government services, introducing innovations to improve productivity conforming with the characteristics of each sector. The draft amendment reflects to reduction of the number of first deputy heads and deputy heads of state institutions. Moreover, savings will be made by suspending business trips abroad and receiving foreign guests other than high-level foreign visits, as well as buying furniture and routine maintenance of all levels of state institutions, and reducing expenses for transportation and fuel of state institutions other than military institutions, and internal business trips.
Second, according to the Law on State Savings, the procurement process should be completed by May 31, 2025, and projects without contracts will not be funded, and the savings resulting from tender procurement will be saved. However, the financing and implementation of projects with contracts in line with relevant laws and within the framework of the state budget investment plan will not be affected. Consequently, a total of MNT 328.2 billion is estimated to be saved.
As for foreign loans and aid, a total of MNT 1.9 trillion, including foreign loans of MNT 1.5 trillion and aid of MNT 417.0 billion, is approved to be used in 2025 and the budget amendments will not change the funding. This year high amount of funding from foreign loans and aid will be allocated for development projects such as the construction of an oil refinery, the Erdeneburen Hydropower Plant, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation's project to increase water supply in Ulaanbaatar.
Third, the laws that lead to the increase of budget expenditures will be streamlined. The budget amendment will not reduce mandatory financing expenses aligning with laws and regulations, including pensions and benefits provided by the Social Insurance and Welfare funds, child allowance, spending for medicines and medical equipment, student lunches at all levels of educational institutions, Government loan service payments, as well as salaries of civil servants and one-time retirement benefits, and benefits for stable employment in rural areas, stated the Minister of Finance.
Currently, 1028 provisions of 208 laws out of a total of 932 laws in force in Mongolia increase budget expenditures in some way and make it impossible to save through amendments. Therefore, the relevant draft laws have been developed, taking into account the urgent need to repeal or amend some laws to reduce current budget expenditures and strengthen discipline and accountability.
In addition, as the Government designated 2026 as the “Year to Support Education” and in line with its policy of promoting the construction of new kindergartens and general education schools, increasing accessibility, attracting private sector investment, and investing in education, a draft law has been developed that reflects the construction of new kindergartens and secondary and high school buildings regardless of the form of ownership, will be subject to the tax deduction specified in Article 22.9 of the Law on Corporate Income Tax.
By amending the 2025 budget, the balanced revenue of the consolidated budget is estimated to be MNT31.2 trillion, reduced by MNT2.3 trillion, while the total expenditure of the consolidated budget to be MNT31.2 trillion, reduced by MNT2.3 trillion, making the state budget balanced and deficit-free.
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav instructed the Ministers to familiarize themselves with their sectoral budgets. and that an irregular Cabinet session is announced to be on Friday, June 20, 2025, to discuss the draft amendments to the state budget again.

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Cross-Platform Integration in Asian Gadgets www.tradeflock.com

Device manufacturers across Asia are racing to improve how users switch between platforms. Laptops, phones, smart TVs, and wearable tech now connect in ways that reduce effort and save time. This development helps both users and companies streamline daily tasks and digital interactions.
In Mongolia, gadget owners increasingly expect their tools to work together. Phones synchronize with TVs, smartwatches send alerts to desktops, and cloud access spans multiple devices. As digital habits change, platforms that support seamless usage across screens gain loyalty. The process of bizbet registration, for example, highlights how services benefit from cross-device flows when built for mobile and desktop simultaneously.
This article breaks down how cross-platform technology affects Asian users, what systems are in place, and how Mongolia fits into this evolution.
Core Benefits of Cross-Platform Integration
Cross-platform integration helps users avoid repeat actions. Once logged in on one device, the same session may continue on another. Many systems also store user preferences in the cloud, so the same interface loads across multiple screens.
In Asia, popular integration examples include Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem, Apple’s iCloud tools, and Huawei’s Super Device platform. These allow users to drag files between devices, answer calls from tablets, or open app sessions on laptops. Mongolia is gradually adopting such models, especially in Ulaanbaatar, where tech use is dense.
Users now expect one-time logins, mirrored apps, and real-time syncs. Tech services that support identity management across platforms see higher engagement due to ease of access and consistent data flow.
Mongolia’s Adoption of Multi-Device Habits
Mongolia shows strong signs of cross-platform readiness. Urban users own smartphones, smart TVs, and laptops. Many already use cloud storage and synchronize their data across devices. Mobile-first services dominate, but the switch between phone and desktop is frequent.
Offices in Mongolia also benefit from integrated systems. Workers often start documents on mobile and finish edits on PC. Apps used for video calls, finance, and even gaming all support session transfers. The case of registration shows how users prefer one login that works on app and web versions alike.
Educational institutions use platforms like Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace, which link smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Integration helps students access learning materials from home or school, even in areas with limited bandwidth.
Technology Driving Integration
Several tools support smooth cross-platform function. These include cloud APIs, Bluetooth connectivity, local network syncs, and fingerprint or facial ID services. Users move from phone to desktop in seconds without extra login steps or data transfer delays.
Below are the main technologies supporting cross-platform use:
Cloud sync: Stores data centrally and updates it across all signed-in devices.
Bluetooth pairing: Links gadgets for file transfers or audio streaming.
Companion apps: Offer extended functions – for instance, using a phone as a remote for TV.
QR logins: Allow fast entry to websites via mobile scanning.
Single sign-on (SSO): Lets users access multiple tools with one secure login.
In Mongolia, these tools are widely used in urban areas. Local internet providers also offer support for Wi-Fi mesh systems, which further improve connection between devices at home or office.
Challenges and Local Variations in Mongolia
Cross-platform growth in Mongolia still faces challenges. Regional disparities in internet speed and device affordability limit usage outside city zones. Some users rely on older gadgets that lack the latest synchronizing features or OS support.
Still, most tech brands selling in Mongolia provide affordable entry-level models that support basic integration. Android phones under $200 now include cloud backup and casting support. Smart TVs allow screen mirroring from phones, while basic laptops can use cloud services to stay in sync.
Language also affects integration. While most operating systems now offer Mongolian-language menus, not all apps follow this standard. Users with limited English sometimes struggle to follow cross-platform settings or updates.
Outlook for Cross-Platform Gadgets in Mongolia
Integration will continue shaping how Mongolians interact with technology. Future growth depends on affordable devices, improved internet, and localisation. As users expect all tools to work together, services that support fast syncs and easy access will gain traction.
Tech brands and service providers have an opportunity to build long-term loyalty. If platforms offer smooth login, app continuity, and multi-screen support, users will return. Betting tools and entertainment apps that support seamless movement between devices will benefit the most.
Mongolia’s digital future is linked to how well local services adapt to this model. With rising smartphone ownership and cloud use, integrated gadgets will play a bigger role in daily life. Whether for work, leisure, or otherplatforms, users now demand unified access.

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Mongolia’s ‘Dragon Prince’ Dinosaur Was Forerunner of Tyrannosaurus Rex www.reuters.com

A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the “Dragon Prince” has been identified as a pivotal forerunner of Tyrannosaurus rex in an illuminating discovery that has helped clarify the famous predator’s complicated family history.
Named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis (pronounced khan-KOO-loo mon-gol-ee-EN-sis), it lived roughly 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period and was an immediate precursor to the dinosaur lineage called tyrannosaurs, which included some of the largest meat-eating land animals in Earth’s history, among them T. rex. Khankhuuluu predated Tyrannosaurus by about 20 million years.
It was about 4 meters long, weighed about 750 kilograms, walked on two legs and had a lengthy snout with a mouthful of sharp teeth. More lightly built than T. rex, its body proportions indicate Khankhuuluu was fleet-footed, likely chasing down smaller prey such as bird-like dinosaurs called oviraptorosaurs and ornithomimosaurs. The largest known T. rex specimen is 12.3 meters long.
Khankhuuluu means “Dragon Prince” in the Mongolian language. Tyrannosaurus rex means “tyrant king of the lizards.”
“In the name, we wanted to capture that Khankhuuluu was a small, early form that had not evolved into a king. It was still a prince,” said paleontologist Darla Zelenitsky of the University of Calgary in Canada, coauthor of the study published on June 11 in the journal Nature.
Tyrannosaurs and all other meat-eating dinosaurs are part of a group called theropods. Tyrannosaurs appeared late in the age of dinosaurs, roaming Asia and North America.
Khankhuuluu shared many anatomical traits with tyrannosaurs but lacked certain defining characteristics, showing it was a predecessor and not a true member of the lineage.
“Khankhuuluu was almost a tyrannosaur, but not quite. For example, the bone along the top of the snout and the bones around the eye are somewhat different from what we see in tyrannosaurs. The snout bone was hollow and the bones around the eye didn’t have all the horns and bumps seen in tyrannosaurs,” Zelenitsky said.
“Khankhuuluu had teeth like steak knives, with serrations along both the front and back edges. Large tyrannosaurs had conical teeth and massive jaws that allowed them to bite with extreme force, then hold, in order to subdue very large prey. Khankhuuluu’s more slender teeth and jaws show this animal took slashing bites to take down smaller prey,” Zelenitsky added.
The researchers figured out its anatomy based on fossils of two Khankhuuluu individuals dug up in the 1970s but only now fully studied. These included parts of its skull, arms, legs, tail and back bones.
The Khankhuuluu remains, more complete than fossils of other known tyrannosaur forerunners, helped the researchers untangle this lineage’s evolutionary history. They concluded that Khankhuuluu was the link between smaller forerunners of tyrannosaurs and later true tyrannosaurs, a transitional animal that reveals how these meat-eaters evolved from speedy and modestly sized species into giant apex predators.
“What started as the discovery of a new species ended up with us rewriting the family history of tyrannosaurs,” said University of Calgary doctoral student and study lead author Jared Voris. “Before this, there was a lot of confusion about who was related to who when it came to tyrannosaur species.”
Some scientists had hypothesized that smaller tyrannosaurs like China’s Qianzhousaurus — dubbed “Pinnochio-rexes” because of their characteristic long snouts — reflected the lineage’s ancestral form. That notion was contradicted by the fact that tyrannosaur forerunner Khankhuuluu differed from them in important ways.
“The tyrannosaur family didn’t follow a straightforward path where they evolved from small size in early species to larger and larger sizes in later species,” Zelenitsky said.
Voris noted that Khankhuuluu demonstrates that the ancestors to the tyrannosaurs lived in Asia.
“Around 85 million years ago, these tyrannosaur ancestors crossed a land bridge connecting Siberia and Alaska and evolved in North America into the apex predatory tyrannosaurs,” Voris said.
One line of North American tyrannosaurs later trekked back to Asia and split into two branches — the “Pinnochio-rexes” and massive forms like Tarbosaurus, the researchers said. These apex predators then spread back to North America, they said, paving the way for the appearance of T. rex. Tyrannosaurus ruled western North America at the end of the age of dinosaurs when an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago.
“Khankhuuluu was where it all started, but it was still only a distant ancestor of T. rex, at nearly 20 million years older,” Zelenitsky said. “Over a dozen tyrannosaur species evolved in the time between them. It was a great-great-great uncle, sort of.”

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16 killed in water-related accidents in Mongolia so far this year www.xinhuanet.com

Sixteen people have been killed in water-related accidents across Mongolia since the beginning of 2025, the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Wednesday.
Among the dead people, 12 were adults and four were children, said a statement from the NEMA.
As of Wednesday, the water levels in Mongolia's major rivers, including the Selenge, Orkhon, Chuluut and Tuul, have exceeded the warning levels by 5-15 cm due to heavy rains in some parts of Mongolia, the NEMA said, urging people to stay away from flooded rivers to prevent possible accidents.
In 2024, a total of 77 people, including 14 children, were killed in water-related accidents in the country, according to the agency.

 

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ADB launches 2nd Mongolian togrog bond in 2025 www.xinhuanet.com

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday that it has priced its second Mongolian togrog (MNT) bond for the year, raising 55.8 billion togrog (approximately 15.6 million U.S. dollars) to support a dairy project in Mongolia.
In a statement, the ADB said the 6.1-year MNT-denominated bond carries a fixed coupon rate of 10.30 percent. The bond carries the largest notional amount and longest tenor for an MNT bond issued by ADB since its inaugural nomad bond issued in 2020.
"Bond proceeds will finance the construction of a new factory building, expansion of dairy processing and packaging capacity, establishment of raw milk collection centers, and working capital needs of APU Dairy Inclusive Value Chain Development Project," the ADB statement read.
It added that the project will support sustainable dairy supply from local resources and enable more women to participate in Mongolia's dairy supply chain production.

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G.Zandanshatar: One-third of previous government retained to continue mega projects www.gogo.mn

On June 17, the plenary session of the Parliament commenced, during which Prime Minister G.Zandanshatar introduced the structure of his new government.
He stated, “In order to ensure the continuity of ongoing mega projects, one-third of the previous government has been retained. The principle of including representatives from parties with seats in Parliament has also been observed in forming the new cabinet”.
Newly appointed Ministers:
N. Uchral – First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development
S. Amarsaikhan – Deputy Prime Minister
T. Dorjkhand – Deputy Prime Minister
S. Byambatsogt – Head of the Cabinet Secretariat
B. Battsetseg – Minister of Foreign Affairs
B. Javkhlan – Minister of Finance
L. Munkhbaatar – Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs
G. Damdinnyam – Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources
D. Batlut – Minister of Defense
B. Batbaatar – Minister of Environment and Climate Change
P. Naranbayar – Minister of Education
T. Aubakir – Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection
B. Delgersaikhan – Minister of Road Transport Development
Ch. Undram – Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth
E. Bat-Amgalan – Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing
J. Enkhbayar – Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry
E. Batshugar – Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications
B. Choijilsuren – Minister of Energy
J. Chinburen – Minister of Health

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