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Mongolian Glossary

Aimag - Mongolia is divided administratively into 21 aimags (provinces) and the Capital city Ulaanbaatar
Soum - Aimags are divided into soums
Bagh - soums are divided into baghs, the least administrative unit
Ger - A Mongolian round traditional dwelling, made of felt and wood.
Dzud - A Mongolian climatic phenomenon - drought in summer followed by heavy snow in winter cause serious losses of livestock
Reports & resource materials
Analysis by an international expert in ASM Mongolia Regulations PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 20 January 2009 10:55

This assessment of the current ASM temporary regulations was not intended to be an exhaustive analysis. The objective was to identify the main conceptual issues which have the potential to negatively influence the legal framework. This analysis has attempted to use knowledge and insights on what has and has not worked in regulating ASM in many countries around the world in combination with the author's observations on the particular challenges unique to Mongolia.  The consultant's view is that it is essential that the SAM project has an analytical position in regard to the policies, programs and regulations currently promulgated and others that will be issued during the SAM project's duration... download
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 September 2009 18:17
 
The assessment for the “Temporary regulation on artisanal and small scale mining operations” approved by the Govermental Resolution PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Thursday, 15 January 2009 11:05

An assessment on implementation of temporary regulation on Artisanal and Small Scale Mining operations in Mongolia approved by the Government Resolution No: 72 in 2008 was made under the SAM Project in order to identify its enforcement progress, advantages and disadvantages, and constraints/difficulties encountered. download

As of December 31, 2008, the 87 % of ASM communities extract gold (hard rock and placer mines), 7 % tungstan, 6 % fluorspar, and 0.3 % (MRPAM statistics). Assessment was conducted in four project sites (gold mining), coal mines in Nalaikh, and Airag Soum of Dornogovi Aimag (fluorspar) inviting artisanal miners and local government officials for interviews, consultative meetings (totally over 150 individuals), and questionnaires (totally 60 individuals).
Last Updated on Saturday, 12 September 2009 18:11
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Laws from other countries PDF Print E-mail
Written by Батжаргал   
Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:39

Laws of other countries:  
-  Specific characteristics of ASM laws of Peru and Suriname;
-  Law of Peru 
-  Law of Suriname
-  Law of Lao
-  Law of Philipines 
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 September 2009 17:27