Centerra Gold

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.