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Amnesty International 2009 Report on Human Rights. Mongolia doesn't fare well given the government's ill-handling of the events following the July riots.
...a victory by opposition Democratic Party (DP) candidate Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj over incumbent Nambariin Enkhbayar of the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) could set back foreign investors' long-term interests.

"If Elbegdorj wins, that would be a pretty strong signal of probably more complications in policy making over mining, given his track record on anti-foreign and popu
A National Geographic piece on mining in Mongolia and its consequences. Youtube video.
The most-covered result of Putin's visit to UB was the uranium treaty proposed by Mongolian PM Bayar. I know this proposed agreement doesn't cover a possible nuclear power plant, but if Russia can build one for Iran, why not build one for Mongolia too?
Nearly $1 billion in foreign loans and grants that are tiding Mongolia through a collapse in mineral prices have eased budgetary pressure and given the government breathing space to negotiate huge mining contacts.
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