http://www.mongoliaonline.com/Mining/president-suspends-issuance-of-new-mining-permits/ The Mongolian President, Elbegdorj Tsakhia, ordered all new mining permits and tranfers to be halted in Mongolia until a new law can be passed to prevent attempts to “exert pressure on and influence our sovereign policies.” The President issued the decree on 23rd April 2010 and criticised the culture of unlawfulness which dogs the mining industry in Mongolia Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:02:36 EDT en