Centerra Gold

The contentious saga of Kumtor Gold Mine is one step closer to completion.

If implemented, the agreement would see the Canadian mining firm exit Kyrgyzstan after a tumultuous 20 years and Bishkek assume responsibility for the mine.

Nothing is set in stone, but Kyrgyzstan and Centerra Gold may be nearing the end of their long relationship. 

The Canadian mining firm confirmed that it is in discussions with Bishkek over the fate of the mine.

Kumtor update: revenues are down, Kyrgyzstan is suing Centerra, and Akayev is off the hook.

The critical Kyrgyz gold mine, according to its ousted Canadian owners, is apparently pouring less gold than planned. 

Kyrgyzstan’s first president admitted to making mistakes regarding the mine.

After 16 years, Askar Akayev returned to Kyrgyzstan in connection with the Kyrgyz state’s growing case against the Canadian mining company Centerra Gold.

The fight for control over Kyrgyzstan's single most valuable asset has devolved into ugly public recriminations.

Centerra’s Kyrgyz subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States as the company seeks to talk things out with Bishkek.

After “meritless” tax and environmental claims and a new law threatening the ownership of the mine, the Canadian investor has escalated the dispute. 

Corruption has not only limited FDI into Kyrgyzstan, but forced the country to accept unfavorable treaty terms.

A wave of protests (and lack of any government response) is challenging Mongolia's political system.

Kyrgyzstan's mine headache, European and Eurasian integration, timekeeping in the Pamirs; weekend reads.

After withdrawing from restructuring negotiations in December, Bishkek is set to decide on Centerra’s mining permits.

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Remember, all that glitters... will be stalled in seemingly endless politicking.

Once again the Kumtor gold mine produces controversy.

Canadian mining outfits have come under widespread fire for their practices in Central Asia and elsewhere.

The unending headache that is Kumtor continues. This time the conflict is over the mine's environmental impact.

The controversial Canadian company seems set to replicate its Kyrgyzstan experience in Mongolia.

Allegations of torture are only the latest scandal to be associated with the troubled Kumtor Gold Mine.

A backlash surrounding a gold mine is placing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development under scrutiny.

Bishkek’s dysfunctional politics keep it embroiled in legal spats.