Japanese Trucks' Role in Mongolia's Mining Industry Mongolia, a nation known for its vast mineral wealth and rugged landscapes, is becoming increasingly important in the global mining sector. With large-scale deposits of coal, copper, gold, and rare earth minerals, the country relies heavily on trucks to power its extraction and transportation operations. In this challenging environment, Japanese trucks have emerged as essential tools in driving Mongolia’s mining success. Mining in Mongolia: A Harsh but Promising Landscape The Mongolian steppe is beautiful, but also brutal. Mining sites are often located in remote areas with limited infrastructure, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures—from ...