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Mongolia's copper exports plunge $300M due to China border restrictions

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Mongolia is facing significant economic repercussions due to new restrictions at the China border, impacting its crucial copper and coal exports. Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a major copper mine operator, reported a 70% drop in copper concentrate exports to China over the past two weeks, leading to an estimated $300 million loss. If these restrictions persist through the end of the year, the total loss could escalate to $1.2 billion. Mongolian officials attribute the slowdown to infrastructure and technology upgrades at China's Ganqimaodu Border Port, including a new facial recognition system for truck drivers, which may continue until December. AI

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    Mongolia suffers $300 million decline in copper exports following China border restrictions—and it can reach $1.2 billion by the end of the year

    Mongolia is a major supplier of coal and copper to China, the world’s largest consumer of both commodities.

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