Mongolia Brief April 18, 2014 Part III
City Governor bans exploration and transportation of mining products
April 20 (UB
Post) The Ulaanbaatar City Governor released a decree temporarily banning all
exploration and transportation of the main mineral products in the central
region last Friday.
The decree aims to provide room for discussion regarding
the regulation of heavy duty truck use around the region.
The governor’s
decree gave instructions to related organizations to temporarily cease all
exploration and transportation of main mineral products in the central region.
The halt is in place until mining companies have built heavy duty roads and
established a logistics center using their own funding to address the
increasingly deteriorating roads caused by unregulated use of heavy duty
vehicles.
Furthermore,
the Capital City Roads Authority was made responsible for providing
consultation on establishing a logistics center and heavy duty roads.
The Ulaanbaatar
City Governor also asked related organizations to enforce the environmental
rehabilitation work of mineral exploration license holders, and if need be,
cease mineral exploration licenses.
In accordance
with the new decree, construction material companies and construction companies
are required to establish two spaces outside and inside of their operation site
for truck wheel cleaning. Failure to comply with the new requirements will
result in the suspension of operation permits, according to the capital city
authority.
Ambassador S.Khurelbaatar: President returns to Mongolia with health service ideas
April 20 (UB
Post) The President of Mongolia
Ts.Elbegdorj is returning in good health to Mongolia after undergoing surgery
in Japan. He is also initiating certain works to bring Japanese remedies and
treatments to Mongolia. In particular, the President is returning to Mongolia
with a hospital team, who will perform good-quality health services.
The following is a phone interview with the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan S.Khurelbaatar, released
by Mass Media News Agency.
Good evening. You are in contact with the
President of Mongolia, who is undergoing treatment in Japan. How is his health
condition?
President
Ts.Elbegdorj had spine surgery in the hospital at Tokyo University. The
President’s surgery, considered to be one of the most difficult operations,
went successfully, and he is recovering quickly. Doctors said he can return
home after a few days.
The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe,
had a meeting with the President. Is the President having other meeting besides
undergoing treatment?
Yes he is. The
President held several official meetings after leaving the hospital. Firstly,
the Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Shinzo Abe invited the President to his office
and they had brunch together, where the two sides shared views on certain issues.
Many officials and authorities of Japan also visited President Ts.Elbegdorj. A
senior policy maker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of the Japan
Yasuhisa Shiozaki and the secretary of the party’s “Japan-Mongolia friendship
group Hayashi”, the delegation of economists, as well as other officials
visited the President and held meetings.
What issues were touched upon and discussed
during the meeting between Shinzo Abe and Ts.Elbegdorj?
During the
meeting, Shinzo Abe and President Ts.Elbegdorj commented that the relations
between Mongolia and Japan are at their most pleasant time and are speedily
developing at a high level in a friendly atmosphere. Both sides also pointed
out that the friendly individual relations of leaders are having a good influence
on the two country’s relations. The parties also noted that the mid-term
program to develop strategic relations, established in result of Shinzo Abe’s
visit to Mongolia and President Ts.Elbegdorj’s visit to Japan last year, was
being successfully implemented. Also they emphasized that the events and
measures, stated in the program, should be developed further.
Did they discuss the results of
“Ulaanbaatar talks and agreement”, made during Shinzo Abe’s visit to Mongolia?
Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe highly valued the significance of the “Ulaanbaatar talks and
agreement” initiative and Mongolia’s contribution in providing regional
security and sustainability. Shinzo Abe said that due to this initiative, talks
and negotiations between Japan and North Korea are advancing with the support
of Mongolia, and he thanked President Ts.Elbegdorj for paying attention to it
himself. Also Mr. Shinzo Abe commented that he has interest to cooperate with
Mongolia in providing sustainable security in North-East Asia, and to expand
cooperation in the Asia and Pacific region, as well as to promote and support
Mongolia in joining regional integration and mechanisms of cooperation.
What other issues, beneficial to Mongolia,
are going to be resolved?
Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe has promised several things to President Ts.Elbegdorj. Japan
promised to assist and support Mongolia to implement a large project that will
help sustainably develop Mongolia’s economy. He promised to assist in preparing
relevant human resources, who will be able to implement the project. During
last year’s visit to Mongolia, Shinzo Abe decided to grant a soft loan of 7.5
billion JPY, dedicated to train a thousand Mongolian youth in engineering and
technical professions as promised. Also he said that Japan has finalized the
decision to build a hospital with 200 beds and the latest modern diagnosis and
treatment equipment for the Mongolian people, with grant aid from the
Government of Japan. The Japanese side also expressed satisfaction in the
successful construction procedure of the new international airport in Mongolia
and promised to conduct studies for Mongolia to build a freight and
transportation center, which connects Europe and Asia.
That is great news. Can you please give
more detailed information on the building of a new hospital?
During the
meeting President Ts.Elbegdorj expressed thanks for the great service and
treatment provided by the hospital as well as thanking the Japanese side for
receiving his request to build a modern hospital, in order to deliver the
good-quality services of Japanese hospitals to ordinary Mongolian citizens. It
is our pleasure to announce that the President’s health is now in a good
condition, and that he is initiating some work to bring Japanese treatments and
health services to the Mongolian people. In particular, the President is
returning to Mongolia with a hospital team that will perform good-quality
health services. Also, he had several talks with officials and public
organizations to implement several health services. The team of Japanese cardio
surgeons and doctors promised to visit Mongolia for short and long periods to
do surgery for Mongolian children with health issues.
Crane falls on road due to soil subsidence
April 20 (UB
Post) A construction crane situated next to S-Outlets fell across Sun Road at
around 6 p.m. on Friday night. The accident caused no casualties.
The crane is
owned by S-Outlets shop and it was being using for constructing the S-Outlet
annex.
The crane
operator explained that he had not overloaded the crane but that a sudden soil
slump was responsible for the accident. However an inspector of the State
Specialized Inspection Agency (SSIA) P.Dashdavaa said, “We will find out whether
the crane was overloaded when the weight of the fallen crane part becomes
clear. Any crane must be positioned on a certain spot only after it is proved
that the soil in that location will not subside, according to regulations.”
He added, “A
safety specialized expert must work at any construction site while any cranes
are being used for transporting construction materials. Yet, only the crane
operator and the shop manager were working on the crane. According to the
preliminary assessment, the main cause of the accident was soil subsidence. No
soil research was done before placing the crane.”
When the crane
fell onto the road, no cars or civilians were passing by.
The official
assessment from the police and SSIA will be released shortly.
Prime Minister gives nod to Oyu Tolgoi second phase funding
April 20 (UB
Post) The Mongolian Mining Journal printed a letter sent from Prime Minister
N.Altankhuyag addressing the CEO of Rio Tinto, Sam Walsh, dated March 27, in
which he gives the go-ahead for Oyu Tolgoi’s second phase of financing, some
four to five billion USD, without the completion of the feasibility study.
The standoff
between Rio Tinto and the Mongolian Government began early last year, when
Mongolia blamed Rio Tinto for a number of issues including overspending on the
initial estimated budget and completion of a pre feasibility study at the Oyu
Tolgoi copper and gold project. This resulted in Rio Tinto’s unit, Turquoise Hill
Resources, which controls 66 percent of Oyu Tolgoi, to backtrack on the second
phase investment and the laying off of approximately 2,000 contractors at the
underground mine.
Progress on the
resolution of these issues has been slow, despite several discussions held both
in London, where Rio Tinto is based, and Ulaanbaatar.
In his letter
to Walsh, N.Altankhuyag said that talks on financing the mine’s further
development can be resumed without waiting for the completion of the
feasibility study, while noting that the Government was not responsible for the
delay in deciding on the issue.
The following is the letter by the Prime
Minister to Rio Tinto’s CEO.
Dear Mr. Walsh,
I, as Prime
Minister of Mongolia, would like to note that the Government of Mongolia is
making solid endeavors to move our joint Oyu Tolgoi project to the next stage
with the introduction of a new team and new approaches for the last one and a
half years. Even though we are making progress through our mutual efforts,
there are further accomplishments still needed for a successful Oyu Tolgoi.
Thus I am
addressing you directly as we are reaching a significant stage to strengthen
the relationship between your company and Mongolia. While the start of
production of Oyu Tolgoi in 2013 was a great achievement and an important
milestone, it is of the utmost importance for my Government and for the
Mongolian people that Oyu Tolgoi proceed as soon as possible with the
underground mine development. We are thus most supportive of the Project
Financing needed for the next stage of this most important project.
Through both
parties’ constructive discussions, there are only a very limited number of
issues that remain outstanding between Rio Tinto (RT) and Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi
(EOT). We are confident that these issues can be readily solved in accordance
with normal international business practices, as was stated in the EOT letter
to RT of 19 February, 2014.
We stressed the
importance of RT maintaining a positive stance in addressing the public, but
instead of that we have received a press release proposal from Mr. Jean
Sebastian Jacques, which was insisting on a request to extend lenders’
commitment to 31st December 2014. It is unfortunate that we acknowledged the
doubtful approach for finalizing the project financing in such an extended
period of time.
Even though the
updated Feasibility study will be delivered in Q2 2014, we are willing to
complete the discussions immediately in Ulaanbaatar or London, with the full
mandate to finalize the project financing before the lenders’ commitment
deadline of March 31, 2014.
The Government
of Mongolia remains fully committed to the continued and successful operation
of the open pit mine, the financing and development of the underground mine.
The Oyu Tolgoi
project is of utmost importance to Mongolia and so is our partnership with Rio
Tinto. I believe that now is the time to open a new chapter in our relationship
and work in harmony to develop the Oyu Tolgoi project for the benefit of all
stakeholders and for the Mongolian people.
Yours
sincerely,
ALTANKHUYAG
Norov
O.Baigali: Sincerity is the beginning of positive change
April 20 (UB
Post) The following is an interview with
violinist O.Baigali about her career.
Not many people know where and how violin
was created. Can you tell us about its origin?
Since I’m
majoring in this profession, I’m required to know many things about my
instrument. We get a special curriculum to learn the history of string instruments.
In general, the origin of violin is explained in many ways. The most rational
explanation is that it originated in the early sixteenth century. Whatever it
may be, they change in many ways before it comes to its final and perfect form.
It’s the same for the violin. It used to be horizontal, vertical, and had four
strings then five.
Who were your mentors? How long did they
play the violin?
My first
teacher was D.Amarsanaa. He’s currently teaching in a music school in Tuva.
When I entered the Music and Dance College in 1992, he was a young teacher who
just graduated. I’m one of his first students. Thanks to him I became a
musician. I learnt everything to do with music, such as basic knowledge and
origins of music ,during my 11 years as a student of Amarsanaa. Afterwards, I
studied for four years at the State University of Arts and Culture under the
supervision of former Dean L.Altanchimeg. Unfortunately, he passed away last
year. He used to help me on major compositions. I became a student and learnt
violin from these two wonderful people.
From violinists around the world, who do
you listen to most? Who inspires you most?
I mainly listen
to Jascha Heifetz. When performing major compositions, I first listen to how
Heifetz played it. This person was a truly talented violinist who shook the
world in the early twentieth century. I also enjoy listening to Itzhak Perlman.
From contemporary violinists, I like to listen to Joshua Bell. I like listening
to male violinists very much. These people can be interpreted as my role
models.
In your opinion, who is the best Mongolian
violinist?
In all periods,
there were talented violinists. In my opinion, my teacher Altanchimeg should be
mentioned in the history of Mongolian string instruments. She’s one of the
State Honorees. I think that her technique, skill, and special features of her
performance have been passed down to many students. I cannot possibly not
mention soloist of the Symphony Orchestra of the Mongolian State Academic
Theater of Opera and Ballet Munkhbold. I respect Munkhbold as he has been
rendering string instrumental solo compositions of orchestra music and
delivering it to many people for many years. In Mongolia, there were many
talented people who excelled in string instruments.
Women in classical music, especially those
playing the violin on stage, look absolutely magnificent and graceful. In the
moments when playing the violin on stage, how do you feel?
At each time
period, classical music developed and its benchmarks was set higher. To become
a professional, other than having knowledge of music, one must strive to
develop themselves. This art was named classic since people are distinguished
from many other musicians. Classical arts are arts that were able preserve its
contents and specific forms and continued to keep its stability among so many
professional arts. I believe that those who are becoming professionals in this
field and performing in front of people should not undermine its qualities.
Depending on the instrument, everyone gets different feelings. You could say
that musicians are very talented mediators because they can feel special
emotions while playing instruments and go to a different world of their own.
I’m sure other musicians have similar sentiments about this. In order to feel
such emotions, one must know their instrument thoroughly, emerge with the music
and feel. If they are able to do so, they will get a whole new feeling from it.
You entered the Music and Dance College at
the age of six. Did you have moments when you felt extremely under the pressure
and that playing the violin was difficult?
Truthfully, I
felt discouraged many times. At the time, I was only six years old and didn’t
choose to play violin. Since it was in the 1990s, it was the transition age.
Mozart and Beethoven were rather new for us at the time. For a six year old
girl, there were many times I felt under pressure and I would feel depressed.
Most importantly, competition sharpens and strengthens people. I think I became
a musician from competition. I didn’t instantly fall in love with violin. I
came to love it gradually. It takes up a lot of time and patience. If it
weren’t for the support of my teachers and family, I would have already given
up.
Where is the most valuable violin on earth
kept? What sort of violin is it?
Violins made by
Stradivarius are considered as the most valuable in the world. Among violin
makers, Stradivari was an amazing maker with his own uniqueness. It’s said that
his capability in making violins was inimitable. Secondly, it occurred to me
that the wood itself grown during that time was very special. Just like the
things that exist today are inimitable, things during certain times are perfect
for that specific time.
Last time I
checked, a price of a Stradivarius violin was valued from 16 to 20 million USD.
How many violins do you have? Can you tell
us how much they cost?
I have three
violins. One of them is a small violin that I played in first grade. A five or
six year old can play it. The second one is a German instrument that I bought
when I was in seventh grade. Then, I got a master instrument custom made by a
violin maker named Tuvshoo. It’s wonderful. It fits my arm perfectly. No matter
how talented of a musician you are, you can’t play others’ instrument as well
as the owner. I’m not sure how to value my instrument but it can reach the same
price as a very capable car. It could even be exchanged for a house. The other
instrument is a Yamaha electronic violin. It’s comparatively different from an
acoustic instrument. Since it wasn’t custom made, most people will probably
know how much it costs in the market.
You are studying management of classical
arts and cultural organizations. Can you elaborate on this?
After I
graduated from the Music and Dance College and State University of Arts and
Culture, I got my master’s degree at the Institute of Finance and Economics of
Mongolia in business management, specifically, development and management of
classical arts. I’m currently studying to get a doctorate in business
management at the Institute of Finance and Economics of Mongolia. I’m doing
research work in the arts sector and management of policy implementation.
Although, I haven’t specified my field, it will not stray away from this.
Later, I will study business since I’ve worked in this area.
You said you “worked.” Does that mean
you’ve quit working at the Music and Dance College?
For the last
year, I worked in the Marketing Department of the Music and Dance College. Now,
to focus on my studies and compositions, I’ve temporarily left work. I’m aspiring
to contribute by doing research on developing management of arts and cultural
organizations and on how to do management and implementation of current adopted
policies. I’m preparing myself to work in policy management for this sector in
the future.
For a young artist working in the classical
arts sector, how would you evaluate our current policy implementation and
management of arts and culture?
In the first
half of the twentieth century, classical arts started developing intensively in
the Mongolian arts and cultural sector. The present arts and cultural
organizations were established from intense major policy implementations in the
first half of last century; for instance, theaters, many museums, libraries and
classic arts etc. As the cultural sector has a huge structure, the Houses of
Culture were established in soum centers. A large sum of money, big policies
and a lot of time was required to establish them. Presently, based on the
policies under communism, we’re hardly managing. In the arts sector, issues of
human resource and management are arising. As the time changes and as economy
grows, management and structural issues of cultural organizations will start to
change again. We will need to think of suitable approaches for management and
human resources for stable work. Instead of discussing current state of arts,
we need to look at prospects. Orchestras and teachers for preparing
professionals in 10 years are very important.
As a young artist who has found her own
place in the classical arts sector, do you have anything you’d like to say to
your peers, young people and children?
I like saying
one thing. It’s essential for everyone to approach every single step sincerely.
I believe that everything will turn out for the best if everyone is able to be
sincere in every action. Everything that wasn’t done sincerely is followed by
some sort of negative things. No matter what it may be, let’s all be sincere in
what we’re doing. This will become the beginning of a positive change.
Urgeeleg film launches
April 20 (UB
Post) Mongolian film named “Urgeeleg” opened at cinemas in Ulaanbaatar on April
19. The film is directed by J.Sengedorj and stars notable Mongolia actors such
as A.Amarsaikhan, G.Erdenebileg, J.Bayasgalan, S.Bold-Erdene and B.Navchaa.
The official
opening ceremony of “Urgeeleg” took place at Urgoo Cinema on April 19 and at
Tengis Cinema on April 20.
The film is
about the life of Chinese criminals who live in Mongolia. These groups commit
crimes to make quick money and like so many who lead a similar life, cannot get
out from it.
Another strike to democracy and freedom
April 20 (UB
Post) Parliament has recently been discussing the call for the resignation of
Kh.Temuujin, the Minister of Justice. This however is not a chance incident.
Rather, it is a reflection of a plot devised by a political-business group that
intends to use legal means to remove from a position of power and influence the
person who initiated and started implementing an absolutely vital reform in our
legal system. This reform is essential to the very foundation of Mongolia’s
democracy and market economy.
Our economy has
developed rapidly over the last 20 years and has seen a principal change in
private property relations. However, the reform that should have been made in
the legal sector is still not complete, and it has been impeding our progress
in development. Minister Temuujin reignited this waning reform that has now
reached a stage where there is a requirement to replace those who are currently
in the senior most positions in our legal system. Minister Temuujin is now
facing strong resistance from all levels of government.
It is not a
Mongolia-specific case, as many Eastern European countries in transition to
democracy have faced the same obstacles and challenges in undertaking a reform
in their legal enforcement agencies.
A higher level
of social and economic development is observed in the countries that have
managed to implement such a reform and that have transformed their legal
enforcement agencies into institutions that are able to uphold democracy and
human rights, which serve the people, fight corruption, and keep operations
transparent.
THE NEED TO
REFORM LAW ENFORCEMENT
Legal
enforcement agencies in Mongolia have become organizations that use force
against civilians while favoring and protecting only those who are powerful and
wealthy. Mongolians have not forgotten the fact that an era of repression and
subjugation could take place if the legal enforcement agencies start protecting
the interests and ideology of a political party or a small group of people
under the name of ‘protecting public security’.
Minister
Temuujin said that the governments we have had never wanted to change anything
because the legal system favored only the senior positions in law enforcement
and worked solely for their associates in political and economic spheres. At
the same time, our workforce employed in the legal system has moved further
away from social progress and values. He stressed that such conditions created
a sense of despair among citizens who are supposed to be receiving legal
services.
That is the
reason why the Minister of Justice has started this complete reform in the
legal system with the purpose of having a legal system that upholds justice in
laws, provides equal services to all people, and helps the country to develop.
It is time to
transform our legal system, especially the law enforcement agencies, into an
institution that serves the people rather than the government. It is time to
establish their responsibilities, make necessary changes to their structure,
and accordingly change the laws that are currently in place.
However, a part
of the current government refuses to accept such reforms, is opposed to
structural change, and is even plotting to force Minister Temuujin to resign.
It helps us, the citizens, understand why our legal enforcement agencies have
not yet changed.
Establishing
the rule of law means that everyone will be equal and not discriminated against
under the law. Mongolians want a legal system where the law applies the same to
everyone regardless of reputation, wealth, power, and connections.
AFTER THE
REFORM
The legislature
has to be an organization that serves rather than enforces. People always have
the need to receive services regarding law and security. Therefore, it should
be an organization that serves the people. After the reform, their organization
and way of doing things will be changed so that citizens will no longer be
terrified, embarrassed, controlled, and threatened by law enforcement agencies.
Until it is decided by court, no one should be treated as a criminal. There
should be no way to restrict people rights as a suspect.
Law enforcement
agencies need to have transparent operations that are reported on to taxpayers.
We do not currently have that, which is why, after all these years, we still
have not found the murderers of one of the leaders of our democratic revolution
and the five people who were shot dead for taking part in a political protest.
After the reform, we will have measurements that should prove whether the law
enforcement officers are working within the boundaries of the law.
The reform in
the legal system will mean that the Independent Authority against Corruption,
which has started raising concerns among citizens, will have a clearer status
and distinction of who they are responsible to. Furthermore, the relationship
between different law enforcement agencies will be more collaborative and there
will be improved services aimed at security. In order to make it happen, law
enforcement officers will need to be provided with extensive training.
A new culture
will be formed in law enforcement agencies as a result of the reform. People
will be able to live without fear, respect law enforcement organizations, and
cooperate with them. Only then can Mongolians have full confidence in the
future.
Continuing and
completing the legal reform initiated by Minister Temuujin is a deciding moment
in the fate of our democracy and freedom, which are the most precious values we
share.
However, it is
likely that this reform could be suspended. It demonstrates that Mongolia’s
democracy is still vulnerable. Crime groups shielded by political parties and
political power are currently attempting to stop the reform. Minister Temuujin
explained his stance when he tweeted: “The reforms in the legal system have
turned into a struggle between political groups that have spread to political
parties, white-collar crimes, law enforcement officers that have plotted with
criminals, and corruption that is protected by legal organizations. If they are
thinking of privatizing public property, political parties, and ministries of
government, I shall say NO to them. I shall not resign like you want me to.
Come what may,
regardless of what false accusations or insults that you come up with, I shall
stand firmly against them. If you want, reveal yourselves and click on your
voting buttons.”
We need to
continue and complete the reform in our legal system and law enforcement as
soon as possible. It has become the most important and urgent task before
Mongolia’s society today. Mongolian citizens are saying NO to those political
groups as well.
Translated by
B.AMAR
SME support from the Government
April 20 (UB
Post) Even though large numbers of unemployed are a considerable pre-occupation
in a society, many people here are trying nether-the-less to produce products
that are made with Mongolian ingenuity and mastery and that contributing
Mongolian development. For some time the Government has been giving financial
support and issuing preferential credit to small and medium sized enterprises
and micro businesses. We held interviewed to discover how this work is going.
Our researchers
went to Chingeltei district’s supporting center for small and medium sized
enterprises. In 2013, the labor department of Chingeltei district
rendered financial support to 110 people and issued preferential credit worth
500 million MNT to 12 projects. The program covered Mongolian citizens. The
citizen’s requests were mostly for support in selling their products. Luckily,
the labor department of Chingeltei district said they had started showing help
in the sale of products. Besides organizing exhibitions, they made
discussions under the topic of Sales issues of business people, cooperating
with the Innovation Center and the Employment Center. M.Ganzorig, chairman of
the labor department of Chingeltei district, said “We are searching for ways to
improve sales in the domestic and overseas markets.”
Starting a
business with one million MNT
We interviewed
Yo.Badruush, employee of Mongol Soyol LLC in the Chingeltei district’s
supporting center of small and medium sized enterprises.
How did you come up with your idea?
I have five
children. They have a talent to draw. Since 2006, we started to draw on leather
and to make keychains. We used to make a few types of keychains to support our
livelihood. In 2008, I went on a pension and thanks to that I used to attend
the exhibitions organized by micro district and received information. In 2012,
I attended a program to support micro businesses as a supplier in a business
incubator center. My business, selling only two or three types of keychain has
improved and now produces 62 types of keychain within a year. I can’t sell all
the products of only one type, therefore the support from the Government, I can
sell most of the varied products to the public.
How much support did you get?
To start my
business, I received a non-repayable grant of one million. After that I knew
that it is possible to continue my business and I received preferential credit
of five million MNT.
Where do you sell the products?
I sell products
in bulk quantity. Also, in the exhibitions. Recently, I became aware that I can
cooperate with both state and private organizations.
Could you give us more information about
this?
Recently, we
have making leather name card holders and mouse pads. Also, we are receiving
orders from organization. They can have company names or logos on the products.
Besides this we are also producing new products such as shoes wiper and key
chains with a flash disc case.
Have you registered your products to the
Intellectual Property Authority?
I am thinking
about it, but I’m currently focusing on the product’s quality.
What is your future goal?
This company is
my daughter’s company. It supports five households’ livelihoods. As I mentioned
before, my expansion period in the incubator sector will finish this September.
At that time, my five children will run and expand their businesses separately.
Spare car parts
produced in Mongolia
One initiative,
based in a small building nicknamed Green 3D, is replacing imported car parts.
It is hard to believe that the plastic spare parts of cars such as bumpers and
body parts are being produced in Mongolia using modern 3D technology. The labor
department of Sukhbaatar district supported 12 projects with 500 million MNT,
one of which is this 3D rendering project.
B.Altansukh
established BBCEO LLC. He named his building Green 3D because his production is
not harmful to the environment.
How was the state preferential credit
beneficial to your business?
In 2013, we got
involved in the preferential credit program to support small and medium sized
enterprises and bought equipment worth 90 million MNT. The advantage of our
equipment is that it forms a mould with high precision (accuracy). At
present we are producing car bumpers, body parts and lower flaps.
This business is really interesting because
your products will replace imported products. So how much does it cost?
For the Prius,
bumpers are 500,000 MNT. The price is almost the same as an imported product.
But we use iron replacing raw materials, so it is actually better quality. To
produce it in a small number, its price is high.
How are your sales? Can you repay the
credit?
We are able to
repay the credit on top of giving wages to my workers. Even if we can’t
advertise our company, customers who appreciated our company tell their friends
about it. So our booking is good now. In order to broaden our production
we have bought equipment that produces nickel parts. But to start nickel part
production, we have to get about 30 million MNT credit.
Will you get a credit of 30 million again?
Unfortunately,
our collateral capital is not enough to get credit again, so we will have to
accumulate our income further.
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