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11 Cool Facts About Bactrian Camels

Rhishja Larson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:40:42 +0000

Wild Bactrian camels are critically endangered due to hunting, habitat loss, illegal mining activities, and competition with livestock for grazing areas.

Here is a list of eleven things you might not know about the beautiful Bactrian. Enjoy!

Mongolia Allows Gold Mining to Restart

Amiel Blajchman — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:49:40 +0000

Earlier this week, Mongolia’s parliament announced that it was permitting the Mongolian government re-open talks with international mining companies about the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper mine and the Tavan Tolgoi coal deposits.

Potential investors include Ivanhoe Mines and Rio Tinto, claim that an agreement on the Oyu Tolgoi gold mine would increase Mongolia’s GDP by 34%.

Friday Find: 50% Off Luxurious And Ethical Mongolian Cashmere

Stancie Wilson — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:02:37 +0000

Ahhh….the feel of cashmere! Is there anything like it? This incredibly soft and high quality cashmere is sourced and produced in a remote region of northwestern Mongolia which allows traditional Mongolian herdsman and knitters to sustain their centuries-old craft. This helps them avoid pressures from cheap cashmere markets that lead to over-grazing and desertification.