ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA – After six years of dedicated work, the planetGOLD Mongolia project officially concludes, celebrating significant strides toward mercury-free, formalized, and inclusive artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM). The closing event, held on May 20, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar, brought together 53 government officials, international development partners, artisanal miners and community leaders from the targeted provinces of Gobi-Altai, Khovd, and Selenge, to reflect on progress and chart the path ahead.