Last week, the Mongolian Stock Exchange [MSE:MSE] hosted a meeting to introduce key regulatory changes at the Mining Exchange. The meeting aimed to present newly approved regulations designed to enhance trading activity to both public and private sector participants, as well as foreign buyers.

The main changes introduced at the meeting include:

• Indexing prices in line with the market
• Increasing flexibility in payment terms
• Diversifying payment instruments
• Implementing forward contracts with fixed and indexed prices

Despite these updates, three fundamental principles will remain unchanged:

• The principle that export products must go through the exchange will continue.
• The principle of index and quality adjustments will be maintained.

The exchange will focus on aligning the market with international standards rather than seeking short-term profits. He Xige, General Manager of Inner Mongolia Hongtai Coal Trading, attended the meeting as a buyer representative. He emphasized that these regulatory changes would create a more transparent and favorable trading environment while reducing risks for buyers.

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