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Matthew Stevens

New arrests take Rio Tinto's Mongolian affair to a new low

The arrest of the former Mongolian Prime Minister, who worked so diligently with Rio Tinto to secure a $U6 billion investment in growth at Oyu Tolgoi, would seem to take the often challenged relationship between the miner and its host government to a new and risky low.

The arrested man is Saikhanbileg Chimed and his detention was flagged late last week by news that the Mongolia's anti-corruption agency wanted to see him for a chat on his return from the United States.

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Matthew Stevens writes on business, specialising in mining, energy and opinion. Matthew is a senior business writer and columnist. Email Matthew at matthew.stevens@afr.com.au

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