The working group of the State Great Khural on drafting amendment in the Mineral Law of Mongolia has 13 members. The working group consists of 7 members from MPRP, 5 from Democratic Party and 1 from Civil Will Party (MP S.Oyun). MP Kh.Badamsuren, the head of the working group, has his word on the current issue.
Q: You are about to propose your proposal and conclusion to the Standing Committee on Economy. Can it be understood that this work is about to finish?
MP Kh.Badamsuren: I think members of the working group approached this issue with fundamental principles and from many aspects. The alternative to unlock the procedure of strategic deposits and investment agreement was proposed to the parliamentary party groups. The proposal of the working group was principally supported. The copper price has fallen by 2 times since the talks of draft Mineral Law started. Therefore, we don’t have right to lose time. We’d better not to lose time by saying need to discuss seriously. Read the rest of this entry »