Mongolia's coal output hits record high in May

Mongolia's output of coal for all uses reached 12.28 million tonnes in May, surpassing the 10.46 million tonnes recorded last December and marking a record high for the country, according to new data from Mongolia's National Statistical Office (NSO).

Mongolia's output of hard coal (including coking and thermal coal grades) reached 11.71 million tonnes in May, jumping 53% from 7.68 million tonnes a year ago. Production of lignite reached 571,000 tonnes in May, also up by 24% from the May 2025 volume of 462,000 tonnes. In general, the combined