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EconomyAnalysis9 Jun

Mongolia is building a railway straight into China's steel industry — and it knows exactly what that means

83 million tonnes of coal exported to China in 2024. A new cross-border railway under construction since April 2025. $1.5 billion in additional annual revenue projected. The numbers are compelling. The dependency is real.

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  1. China FactorBrief8 Jun

    Mongolia went to Shanghai to raise money. 300 investors showed up

    The first Mongolia Investment Forum in China closed on May 27. It was the fourth edition of a global series — after New York, London, and Singapore. The choice of city was the message.

  2. Oyu Tolgoi
    EconomyAnalysis1 Jun

    Mongolia vs Rio Tinto: The Copper Mine at the Centre of the World

    Oyu Tolgoi is producing record copper, heading for fourth place globally, and generating a political crisis. Ulaanbaatar wants a renegotiation. Rio Tinto cannot afford to walk away.