MMC Announces First Gold Pour Completed at the Bayan Khundii Mine in Mongolia

Company Overview - Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) is the largest internationally listed private mining company focused on operations in Mongolia [7] - The company has a diversified business portfolio that includes coking coal, gold, copper, and other non-ferrous metals mining assets [7][8] Recent Developments - MMC successfully completed the first gold pour at the Bayan Khundii (BKH) gold mine on September 14, 2025 [1] - The BKH gold mine has a total gold reserve of 513,700 ounces with an average head grade of 4.0 g/t gold, and is expected to produce approximately 85,000 ounces of gold annually at a low quartile all-in sustaining cost [2] Strategic Investments - The company announced a US$40 million investment for a 50% equity interest in Erdene Mongol LLC (EM) under a Strategic Alliance and Investment Agreement effective January 25, 2024 [3] - The BKH mine's gold will be sold to Mongolia's Central Bank at spot gold prices, contributing to the country's foreign currency reserves and economic stability [4] Future Outlook - MMC is on track to achieve nameplate capacity production at the BKH mine by late Q4 2025 [4] - The company aims to extend the mine life and bring additional deposits into production through continued exploration efforts in collaboration with its strategic partner [5]