Tag Archives: Mongolia

EBRD Grants Mongolia’s First Sustainability-Linked Loan to Drive Green Initiatives at MCS Coca-Cola

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended its first sustainability-linked loan in Mongolia, providing US$ 51.7 million to MCS Coca-Cola, the country’s leading soft drink producer and distributor. This loan, supported by the FINTECC program … Read the full press release

EBRD Empowers Local Businesses with Risk Sharing Framework, Boosting Growth in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan

(IN BRIEF) At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 33rd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, the Bank unveiled its latest initiative under the Risk Sharing Framework (RSF) to bolster domestic businesses in Armenia, Mongolia, and Uzbekistan. … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs $43.2 Million Investment for Sustainable Healthcare in Mongolia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Mongolia’s healthcare sector with a $43.2 million sovereign loan and a €5 million capital grant to the Government of Mongolia for the construction of a modern 250-bed hospital … Read the full press release

Sandvik Secures SEK 170 Million Order for Electric Drill Rigs in Mongolia’s Tsagaan Suvarga Project

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has clinched a significant order worth around SEK 170 million from Mongolyn Alt MAK LLC to supply five cable-electric DR410iE drill rigs for deployment at the Tsagaan Suvarga Project in Mongolia. Scheduled for delivery between the second … Read the full press release

EU Bank’s Historic Investment in Mongolia to Combat Overgrazing and Promote Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has embarked on its largest-ever financing agreement for Mongolia, injecting €54.4 million into a groundbreaking initiative. This initiative aims to address the degradation of Mongolia’s grasslands by promoting sustainable urban development and supporting … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €200 Million Youth in Business Program to Boost Entrepreneurship in Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking steps to tackle youth unemployment and promote entrepreneurship in Central Asia by introducing a seven-year, €200 million (US$218 million) Youth in Business program. This initiative aims to provide … Read the full press release

Mongolia’s Cashmere Industry: EBRD Initiatives for Sustainability and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Mongolia is a significant player in the global cashmere industry, producing nearly 40% of the world’s raw cashmere. However, challenges such as limited processing capacity and environmental issues threaten the industry’s sustainability. To address these challenges, the European … Read the full press release

Orano Signs Protocol for Uranium Mine Project in Mongolia

(IN BRIEF) Orano, a responsible mining company with a 25-year presence in Mongolia, has signed a protocol for the development and operation of the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine project in Mongolia. The signing ceremony took place at the Elysée Palace in … Read the full press release

Kalmar Celebrates Production of 6,000th Machine at Shanghai Manufacturing Plant

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, celebrates a significant milestone as its manufacturing plant in Shanghai, China, completes the production of its 6,000th machine, a reachstacker. The machine is destined for Bodi International LLC in Mongolia. The Shanghai plant, … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Women in Business and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) to help Mongolian furniture manufacturer Ganbros set foothold in Russian and Chinese markets

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), an international financial institution, has announced that its Women in Business programme funded by the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) will provide support and business … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto appoints Munkhtushig Dul to lead its new office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

LONDON, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto is further strengthening its presence in Mongolia, underscoring its commitment to the country. Rio Tinto will establish a new office in Ulaanbaatar and expand its national employee numbers to around 80 through the course … Read the full press release

EBRD’s New Country Strategy for Mongolia Outlines the Bank’s Investment Priority For the Next Four Years

Four-year plan to strengthen resilience and competitiveness LONDON, 12-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD Board of Directors has adopted a new country strategy for Mongolia which outlines the Bank’s investment priorities in the country for the next four years. The strategy … Read the full press release

EBRD and Mongolian Khan Bank to improve access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Mongolia

EBRD and the Mongolian bank continue supporting innovative financial instruments for small businesses, including value chain finance LONDON, 31-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Khan Bank – one of the largest commercial banks in Mongolia … Read the full press release

Heathrow and Asia House expanded their series of guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia

London, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow and Asia House have expanded their series of tailored guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia. The series now includes Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, The Philippines and Turkey, and follows … Read the full press release

GDF SUEZ and consortium partners preferred bidder status for 415MW power plant in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia confirmed

29-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ is pleased to announce, together with its consortium partners, that its preferred bidder status for the combined heat and power plant CHP5 in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, has been confirmed. A Memorandum of Understanding has … Read the full press release

EBRD approved its 2013-2016 strategy for Mongolia looking to increase investments in non-natural resource sectors

The Bank will focus on sustainable mining but also support development of infrastructure, financial institutions and SMEs. 27-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), having approved its 2013-2016 strategy for operations in Mongolia, is aiming to diversify … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto’s Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine made its first shipment of copper concentrate to China

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “A new milestone was reached in Mongolia, with the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine making its first shipment of copper concentrate to China. Our iron ore operations continue their impressive performance, … Read the full press release

EBRD provides US$ 20m equity and considers US$ 130m loan to Senj Sant cement plant in Mongolia

The EBRD is supporting the construction of a greenfield cement plant in Mongolia to meet rising demand generated by a rapidly growing economy 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under an agreement signed at the 2013 EBRD Annual Meeting in Istanbul, the Bank is providing … Read the full press release

Catherine Ashton visited officially China and Mongolia

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of European Commission Catherine Ashton is travelling today on an official visit to China and Mongolia. In China from 25-28 April, the High Representative will … Read the full press release