Statistics released by the Open Society Forum reveal that 28 percent of Mongolian land has been set aside for mining and exploration. 

As of June 2008, the number of mining and explorations licenses being held in Mongolia has reached 4,717, compared to 4,361 in November 2007. 

Of note, 22 percent of these licenses have been granted for mining while 78 percent are for explorations. Further, East Gobi, Selenge and South Gobi are the aymags with the largest number of licenses having been issued. 

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