The Mongolian Mining Journal

ORANO TO START DEVELOPING UZBEK MINE WITH STATE-OWNED PARTNER French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Wednesday it would start developing its South Djengeldi uranium mining project in Uzbekistan as part of its Nurlikum Mining joint venture with Uzbek state-owned mining company Navoiyuran.

THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT WILL BE SIGNED ON JANUARY 17 The Government of Mongolia has decided to sign an Investment Agreement with Orano Mining on January 17.

MARC MELEARD: A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF MINING PROJECTS INTERVIEW WITH MARC MELEARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BADRAKH ENERGY LLC

Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Nuclear Energy was supported and referred to Standing Committees At the regular session of the Government on October 23, 2024, the Government reviewed and submitted the draft law on amendments to the Law on Nuclear Energy, along with other relevant draft laws, to the Parliament for urgent consideration. This submission aligns with Section 33.1 of the Law on Session Procedure of the State Great Khural of Mongolia.

MONGOLIA IS PREPARING TO ENTER THE GLOBAL URANIUM MARKET In May 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron paid a state visit to our country. During the visit, the two countries agreed to cooperate in several areas, including in the uranium sector. Five months later, the first state visit of Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh to France took place on October 10-14 at

G.Manlaijav: Mongolia will emerge as a new player in the global uranium market Human development cannot be separated from energy. The development path of any country is inextricably linked to the energy sector. Currently, there is a growing demand for inexpensive, safe, and clean energy all over the world. To address the challenges of global climate change, and energy crisis and meet the growing demand, countries are increasingly interested in nuclear energy.

N. TEGSHBAYAR: OUR TIME FOR URANIUM MINING IS COMING Rare earth elements are becoming an important raw material that is attracting a lot of attention around the world. But so far, the reserves of rare earth elements in our country have not been fully determined, and we cannot even conduct exploration.

Marc Meleard: Mining of uranium deposits will greatly contribute to Mongolian energy independence By D.Oyunchimeg Interviewed Marc Meleard, executive director of “Badrakh Energy” company about Zuuvch-Ovoo project, the most advanced uranium project in Mongolia.