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Mongolia’s Petro Matad begins oil production at Heron-1 well www.investing.com

Petro Matad Limited, an AIM-quoted Mongolian oil company, has commenced oil production from its Heron-1 discovery well in October 2024, marking a significant milestone for the company as it becomes only the third oil producer in Mongolia.
The well has produced over 45,000 barrels to date, initially on natural flow and now using artificial lift, according to the company’s final results statement for the year ended December 31, 2024. Petro Matad recently signed an oil sales agreement with neighboring operator PetroChina and received its first payment in June 2025, though 30% of revenue is being withheld pending resolution of concerns raised by PetroChina.
The company’s 2024 drilling campaign delivered mixed results. The Heron-2 well, spudded in September 2024, showed lower productive potential than Heron-1 and was suspended pending further analysis. The Gobi Bear-1 exploration well also yielded ambiguous results requiring additional study.
In January 2025, Petro Matad was awarded Block VII in Mongolia’s Exploration Licensing round, expanding its portfolio beyond its existing Block XX Production Sharing Contract.
Financially, the company reported a net loss after tax of $10.92 million for 2024, compared to a $5.9 million loss in 2023. Petro Matad raised $9.4 million through an oversubscribed equity offering to fund its 2024 work program and ended the year with a cash position of $3.65 million.
The company’s renewable energy joint venture, Sunsteppe Renewable Energy, has expanded its portfolio to include four projects ranging from 24MW to 1,500MW capacity.
"After many years, 2024 finally saw Petro Matad start oil production," said CEO Mike Buck in the press release statement.

 

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Gender Gap Ranking of Mongolia Advances 20 Places www.montsame.mn

The implementation and outcomes of actions aimed at ensuring gender equality were presented at the Cabinet session on June 25, 2025.
According to the Global Gender Gap Index, published annually by the World Economic Forum, Mongolia ranked 65th out of 148 countries in 2025, with advancement of 20 places from its 85th position among 145 countries in 2024. Among the sub-indices, education and health indicators remained stable and showed continued progress, while women’s political participation improved significantly, rising from 120th to 99th place. Female labor force participation also advanced, moving from 43rd to 20th place, leading to an overall rating of “improved progress.”
In accordance with the Law on Ensuring Gender Equality, the Government is required to submit a report on the implementation and outcomes of gender equality policies to the State Great Khural. The report will be submitted to the State Great Khural for the third time since 2021.

 

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Huge pit of slaughtered animals found in Mongolia. Scientists know what happened www.discoverwildlife.com

The bones of sheep, goats, horses, dogs, gazelles and catfish uncover a forgotten story of survival on the Liao Empire’s remote northern frontier, say archaeologists.
In a recent excavation in the remote steppe of northeastern Mongolia, archaeologists uncovered an enormous deposit of animal bones at a former garrison site – known as Site 23 – on the forgotten frontiers of the medieval Liao Empire.
Dating to around 1050, the bones paint a vivid picture of how people – likely soldiers, their families and support staff – survived in this challenging landscape almost 1,000 years ago.
Findings from the research, led by Tikvah Steiner at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, have been published in the journal Archaeological Research in Asia.
The study focuses on a long-overlooked part of the Liao Empire, which ruled parts of northern China and Mongolia between 916 and 1125.
While the empire is remembered in grand historical texts for its emperors, cities and military campaigns, there is little mention of the people who lived along the Liao’s vast 4,000km border wall – the discovery of over 7,000 animal bones from this isolated site offers rare insight into their world, says Steiner.
The animal remains include bones from sheep, goats, horses, dogs, gazelles and catfish, many of which show signs of butchery, burning or toolmaking. The presence of tools made from bone, such as ornaments and a rare whistling arrow, reveals that this community was highly resourceful, using every part of the animal to meet their needs.
“What we found was not just a military checkpoint supplied by a central power," explains Steiner. "This was a self-sufficient group – perhaps of soldiers, perhaps of civilians – managing livestock, crafting implements from bone, hunting and fishing in the local environment, possibly receiving some sort of supplies from the central power, and making choices about which animals to slaughter and when, all in a challenging and isolated environment.” Horse breeding was also likely part of daily life. 
The discovery of numerous neonatal animal remains, particularly lambs and puppies, may indicate that the community endured severe environmental stress – possibly a late spring freeze or other climatic disaster, explains Steiner. Such events are recorded in historical accounts of the Liao Empire’s later years, when food shortages and natural disasters strained the state’s control.
One particularly telling detail is the discovery of cattle bones split to extract marrow – an indication that food may have been scarce at times, pushing people to make full use of every possible nutrient source. It’s a small but powerful insight into how harsh life could be on the empire’s frontier.
Though the long wall built by the Liao dynasty is monumental in scale, its purpose and the lives of those who lived along it remain largely unexplored.
“The historical texts focus on emperors, not outposts,” says professor Rivka Rabinovich, who was also involved in the study. “But archaeology lets us hear the voices of those who lived, worked, and died far from the palace. These bones are a form of testimony.”
BY Daniel Graham Content editor
Danny writes about wildlife, conservation and the environment.

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Mongolia solar project Tender Launched for 19.8 MW Myangad Initiative www.pvknowhow.com

Mongolia solar project and the Nation’s Renewable Energy Push: The Myangad Initiative
Mongolia has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its renewable energy landscape with the launch of a tender for the Myangad solar project. This 19.8 MW solar power plant is set to be developed in the Khovd province, a strategic move that aligns with the goals set by the New Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact. This initiative not only reflects Mongolia’s commitment to sustainable energy but also highlights its efforts to integrate renewable solutions into its national energy mix.
Mongolia solar project Overview and Key Features
The Myangad solar project is poised to become a cornerstone in Mongolia’s renewable energy sector. With a capacity of 19.8 MW, this solar plant promises to supply clean electricity to thousands of households, significantly reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. This project is particularly crucial for the Khovd province, which stands to benefit economically and environmentally from renewable energy adoption.
Context and Significance of the Mongolia solar project
Mongolia’s decision to invest in solar energy is part of a broader strategy to harness its abundant natural resources. The nation is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy sources, aiming to mitigate the impacts of climate change and fulfill its international commitments to reduce carbon emissions. As part of the New Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact, this project is also a testament to international cooperation and support for Mongolia’s sustainable development objectives.
Global Impact and Broader Renewable Energy Initiatives Linked to the Mongolia solar project
Mongolia’s solar project is part of a global trend toward renewable energy. Similar initiatives are taking place worldwide, such as the Rwanda solar schools initiative, which aims to electrify 1,000 schools by 2025. These projects highlight the growing recognition of solar energy as a viable solution for sustainable development and economic growth.
Furthermore, companies like SolarBank are advancing renewable energy projects across North America. For example, SolarBank’s 6.9 MW solar project in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia demonstrates the widespread adoption and success of solar power as a clean energy alternative.
Conclusion: The Future of Sustainable Energy Through the Mongolia solar project
The Myangad solar project represents a significant advancement in Mongolia’s journey towards a sustainable and renewable future. By investing in solar energy, Mongolia not only contributes to global climate goals but also strengthens its own energy security and economic resilience. As the world continues to shift towards greener energy solutions, projects like Myangad set a precedent for other nations to follow in the pursuit of sustainable development.

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“Gold-3” Campaign to Be Launched Nationwide www.montsame.mn

To increase Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves, ease pressure on the balance of payments and the tugrug exchange rate, and ensure macroeconomic stability, the Government of Mongolia has resolved to launch the “Gold-3” Campaign nationwide. In connection with this, a draft Resolution will be submitted to the State Great Khural of Mongolia for further consideration.
Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia, Damdinyam Gongor, stated, “Due to the worsening global geopolitical situation, oil prices on the international market have been highly fluctuating, with future trends uncertain and unpredictable. In response, the Government of Mongolia has instructed to take the following measures:
-Increase procurement and stockpiling of petroleum products to the maximum extent possible, in collaboration with fuel-importing enterprises;
-In cooperation with the Bank of Mongolia, study the possibility of securing concessional financing sources to increase petroleum reserves and prepare proposals accordingly;
-Continue the previous efforts to construct national petroleum storage facilities.”

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Mongolia Rated “Very High” in the United Nations E-Government Development Index www.montsame.mn

The United Nations has rated Mongolia at a “very high” level in its latest E-Government Development Index (EGDI), marking a significant advancement from its previous “high” ranking.
Mongolia climbed 28 positions, now ranking 46th worldwide and 13th among Asian countries, which is considered a noteworthy achievement.
During the Public Service Forum 2025, co-organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 12 countries received certifications in recognition of the progress made between 2022 and 2024 on digital government development, based on data from the United Nations "E-Government Survey".
Representatives from the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Communications of Mongolia participated in the forum’s Ministerial Roundtable Session on “Transforming the Public Sector for a Sustainable Future,” sharing experiences, policies, and achievements of Mongolia. The forum,  which convened over 400 delegates from more than 100 countries, highlighted the growing demand for efficient and accessible public services to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and introduced global trends toward the use of e-governance, innovation, data-driven solutions, and artificial intelligence in transforming public services. The Public Service Forum 2025 served as a vital platform for exchanging global best practices.

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Increased disaster readiness declared in Selenge province www.gogo.mn

As of June 26, 2025, forest fires have broken out in parts of Erdene and Selenge soums of Tuv province, prompting emergency efforts to bring the situation under control and fully extinguish the blazes.
Due to the recurrence and severity of wildfires in Selenge province, which pose a serious threat to the environment, local authorities have elevated the region to a status of "increased level of disaster preparedness" as of yesterday.
Fires have been reported in Tushig, Khuder, and Yeruu soums in Selenge province. In response, a total of 411 personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the National Rescue Brigade, the Darkhan and Selenge province emergency services, and the Armed Forces have been deployed.
The firefighting operation involves 24 vehicles, 1 Armed forces helicopter, 101 local volunteers, and 18 vehicles. Authorities are continuing their efforts to prevent the spread of the fires and ensure the safety of local communities and ecosystems.

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Mongolia forum explores new paths to peace and development in N.E. Asia www.upi.com

New approaches to peace and development in the complex and volatile N.E. Asia region were the focus of an international forum in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, that wrapped up yesterday.
The Track 2.0 discussions brought together senior policymakers, scholars and civil-society leaders from the United States, China, Russia, Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Much of the discussion was closed-door, governed by the Chatham House Rule. UPI was briefed on background by participants.
Opening the public session of the forum, ambassador Jargalsaikhan Enkhsaikhan, chair of Blue Banner, an anti-nuclear, environmental NGO, laid out three themes the forum addressed.
First was "normalizing relations between the two Koreas that this year are marking the 80th anniversary of liberation from foreign colonial domination."
A fragile opening for peace on the Korean Peninsula
Second was regional economic development and the great untapped potential in that area for strengthening regional stability.
Third was the effect of climate change on the region, particularly desertification, with the spread of the Gobi desert, affecting Mongolia, China and North Korea directly and other countries indirectly.
The forum discussed opening engagement with North Korea on environmental challenges as that is an area of active concern for the North. Mongolia will host the 2026 Summit on Combating Desertification.
Discussions on Korea took place in the context of the U.S. pursuit of the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea, reaffirmed today by the State Department Forum participant Col. David Maxwell -- a former U.S. Special Forces officer who served in Korea and a frequent UPI contributor -- noted "the United States has failed to achieve denuclearization in North Korea for four decades, and a new approach is needed."
He proposed a "unification first, then denuclearization" approach, making Korean reunification the end goal in terms of which all other Korean policy issues are addressed.
This approach would be pursued through a long-term "Two Plus Three" strategy. Two existing policies, to deter war on the Korean peninsula through maintaining strong alliances and military posture; and preventing North Korean weapons proliferation, cyberattacks and other illicit global activities.
The "Plus Three" includes a human-rights upfront approach, holding North Korea to the UN Declaration of Human Rights; an information campaign to educate the people of North Korea as to their rights and the practical knowledge of the world that their government tries to keep from them; and support for regular citizens in both Koreas, to open paths for people-to-people service and cultural projects.
The forum has set up a task force that advance goals agreed upon in the discussions. A joint statement on the forum's conclusions is expected to be issued soon.

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After decades of neglect, Central Asia awakening to trade possibilities with Mongolia www.eurasianet.org

For the past few years, Central Asian states focused on settling border disputes and forging stronger trade connections among themselves. Now it seems they are ready to broaden their horizons to include Mongolia, a country with strong cultural and historical ties to the region, but which, until now, has been largely forgotten as a trade partner.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on June 24-25 made a first-ever visit for an Uzbek leader in the post-Soviet era to the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, describing it as an “historic event in the development of friendly relations and multifaceted cooperation.”
The trip yielded a bundle of agreements aiming to lay the groundwork for trade in such areas as agriculture, mining, environmental protection, textile manufacturing and tourism. Mirziyoyev also announced that Uzbekistan would open a trade center in Ulaanbaatar to serve as a “physical base” for developing a “comprehensive partnership.” In addition, the Uzbek leader said direct flights between the two countries would start this coming fall.
Uzbekistan is not the only Central Asian state paying more attention to Mongolia: earlier in June, Turkmenistan’s nominal president, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, the son of the country’s paramount leader, received the red-carpet treatment in Ulaanbaatar. His was a reciprocal visit, following Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s trip to Ashgabat last fall. 
Berdymukhamedov’s visit seemed filled with more pomp than substance, but officials from the two states announced the signing of memoranda to develop programs for strengthening political relations, transport logistics and trade ties covering 2026-28.
In remarks published by the official Turkmen outlet, Turkmenistan-the Golden Age, Berdymukhamedov noted that “Turkmen-Mongolian relations are becoming systematic and regular, reaching the level of a sustainable mutually beneficial partnership.”
Central Asian states and Mongolia share plenty of cultural traits stretching back centuries to the Golden Horde’s conquest of the Eurasian landmass in the 13th century. But the common bonds rooted in nomadic traditions, as well as a shared legacy of Kremlin-imposed communism, did not translate into any serious diplomatic engagement during the first three decades of the post-Soviet era.
Mongolia last year took the initiative to open trade connections with cultural-cousin states. In addition to visiting Turkmenistan last fall, President Khurelsukh toured Central Asia capitals last June. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a state visit to Mongolia in October.
Speaking at a June 19 regional forum in Ulaanbaatar dedicated to promoting mutual trade, Mongolia’s deputy prime minister, Dorjkhand Togmid, described his country as “no longer casual observers of greater Central Asia, but active participants” in developing trade networks. He described Mongolia as a “bridge” for the emerging Middle Corridor network, facilitating trade from East Asia to Europe. He added that the focus in the coming months should be on harmonizing regulatory frameworks to eliminate trade “choke-points.” 
Geography is an obvious barrier to expanding commerce: Central Asian states and Mongolia lack direct connections, as well as outlets to the sea, with Mongolia entirely surrounded by Russia and China. Mirziyoyev acknowledged the challenges while in Ulaanbaatar, saying that “as landlocked countries, it was agreed to jointly develop effective transport routes with the broad involvement of experts.
The efforts to bolster Central Asian-Mongolian ties are receiving the strong support of the United States and European Union. “Regional cooperation is not just a strategic choice; it is a necessity for long-term development and prosperity,” US Ambassador to Mongolia, Richard Buangan, told attendees at the June 19 regional forum, adding that Mongolia was capable of playing a “pivotal role” in trade between “Central Asia and the broader international community.”
Meanwhile, the EU’s envoy to Mongolia, Ina Marciulionyte, urged regional leaders to focus efforts on strengthening digital connections capable of transcending geographic obstacles, asserting that such ties are “no less important” than overland transit routes. She mentioned that the EU could facilitate digital cooperation under the auspices of its Copernicus Initiative, the Earth observation component of the EU space program. 
The initiative generates data using satellite imaging that can help participating governments address a wide range of issues, including making more efficient use of land and water resources, improving responses to natural disasters, evaluating the effects of global warming and geological surveying.
Marciulionyte also called attention to the establishment of a European Investment Bank office in Uzbekistan, announced during the April EU-Central Asia summit. She characterized it as a “big deal,” capable of hastening the development of infrastructure projects to boost Central Asian-Mongolia trade.

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Can Mongolia’s oldest traditions survive a changing climate? www.conservation.org

Conservation International is helping herders restore the Mongolian steppe.
They were nomadic herders long before the rise of Genghis Khan.
For thousands of years, Mongolian nomads have herded across the country’s vast steppe grassland. It’s a legacy they keep close today: Roughly 40 percent of Mongolians still herd livestock, following traditions their ancestors have honored for millennia.
For these communities, adaptability is survival. Nothing is static — not the harsh weather, not the steppe and certainly not the people.
But the pace of change today is no longer seasonal.
Mongolia is warming more than three times faster than the global average. Between 1940 and 2015, average temperatures rose by 2.24 degrees Celsius (4.03 Fahrenheit). For comparison, much of the rest of the world is struggling to hold warming below the dangerous threshold of 1.5 degrees C (2.7 F). Here in central Asia, that threshold was passed long ago.
The effects are unmistakable: longer droughts, vanishing water sources and a surge in brutal cold snaps known as dzuds — sudden freezes that killed more than 7 million livestock in 2024.
But a new effort supported by Conservation International in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert — one of the harshest landscapes on Earth — is helping herders restore fragile grazing lands that have been fractured by overgrazing and climate change.
One of the projects is centered in the Lakes Valley, a vulnerable ecosystem in the shadow of Ikh Bogd, a 4,000-meter (13,000-foot) mountain that towers above the steppe. Here, in the Erdenet Mal Sureg community, herders still rely on traditional strategies like seasonal movement and rotational grazing to survive the extremes.
With support from the start-up Good Growth and funding from Conservation International’s Regenerative Fund for Nature, the community is pairing that deep knowledge with new tools to build resilience on a changing steppe.
It starts with trust.
“People don’t change how they graze because someone shows up with a satellite map of all the degradation,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, Conservation International’s lead on the project. “You have to sit down, drink tea, hear their stories. You have to understand the land the way they do."
Before introducing any new tools or approaches, Good Growth has spent time walking the land with herders — mapping valleys, marking where grass no longer grows, listening. Together, they are agreeing on what needs to change and where to start.
“We must ensure any long-term plan belongs to the community,” said Chultem Batbold, a scientist with Good Growth, who grew up on the steppe.  “It has to come from what the community already practices — and build on it."
Mongolian herders move with the seasons, guiding their flock from summer pastures to sheltered winter grounds. These migrations aren’t random — they’re rooted in a deep, inherited understanding of the land’s natural rhythms.
Through satellite monitoring, herders are beginning to receive early warnings about conditions on the ground — a pasture drying out, or the telltale signs of a dzud beginning to form. These real-time updates, shared through social media and mobile apps, could give herders a critical window to respond.
And more is on the horizon. Good Growth is working to develop a system that estimates how long a pasture can support grazing before it needs rest — using satellite images, machine learning and on-the-ground checks. The aim isn’t just to react. It’s to prevent pastures from reaching that breaking point in the first place — rotating grazing areas more intentionally, while ensuring that herd sizes don’t balloon out of control.
“For many families, this is all about cashmere — sometimes that’s 90 percent of their income,” Fitzpatrick said. “And when the price drops, they can feel like their only option is to raise more animals just to make up the difference."
But that survival strategy is costly for nature. Cashmere goats are especially hard on the land — stripping vegetation down to the root.
“One option we’re exploring with herders is selling livestock for meat, which has a more stable price and could reduce the number of animals they need to keep,” Fitzpatrick said. “We’re also working to create markets for other fibers — like camel or yak — so families have more ways to earn a living without adding pressure on the land.”
Good Growth is working with global fashion brands to do just that — building a supply chain rooted in regeneration. Herders earn better prices for higher-quality fiber, while the land gets a chance to recover.
At the heart of all these efforts is balance — where economic resilience and ecological health, as well as the future and the past, are bound together.
“Our way of life depends on nature, so we’ve always known we have to protect it,” said Batbold. “That’s part tradition, part belief — but at its core, it’s simple: nature is alive, and if we harm it, it will answer back."
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Will McCarry is the content director at Conservation International.

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