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Kumtor Gold Mine
May 28, 2022
Kumtor: Kyrgyz Court Cancels $3.2 Billion Fine on Departing Canadian Mining Firm Centerra
By Catherine Putz
The contentious saga of Kumtor Gold Mine is one step closer to completion.
April 04, 2022
Centerra and Kyrgyzstan Reach Agreement to Split After Kumtor Gold Mine Mess
By Catherine Putz
If implemented, the agreement would see the Canadian mining firm exit Kyrgyzstan after a tumultuous 20 years and Bishkek assume responsibility for the mine.
March 30, 2022
Are Centerra and Kyrgyzstan Nearing a Deal to Split For Good?
By Catherine Putz
Nothing is set in stone, but Kyrgyzstan and Centerra Gold may be nearing the end of their long relationship.
January 07, 2022
Kyrgyzstan and Centerra in Talks for Out-of-Court Dispute Resolution Over Kumtor
By Catherine Putz
The Canadian mining firm confirmed that it is in discussions with Bishkek over the fate of the mine.
December 21, 2021
Have Kumtor’s Revenues Fallen Since Government Seizure?
By Catherine Putz
Kumtor update: revenues are down, Kyrgyzstan is suing Centerra, and Akayev is off the hook.
November 03, 2021
Centerra Says Kumtor’s Gold Output Down
By Catherine Putz
The critical Kyrgyz gold mine, according to its ousted Canadian owners, is apparently pouring less gold than planned.
October 13, 2021
Japarov’s Kyrgyz Cabinet Shuffle
By Catherine Putz
Japarov selected another Japarov (no relation) to head the new Cabinet of Ministers.
September 24, 2021
The Price of Gold: Kyrgyzstan’s Showdown With Western Investors
By Gabriel Gavin
A row over the Kumtor mine, featuring corruption and environmental catastrophe, threaten Kyrgyzstan’s ability to attract investment.
August 10, 2021
Akayev Asks for Forgiveness Over Kumtor, Flies Back to Russia
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan’s first president admitted to making mistakes regarding the mine.
August 03, 2021
Kumtor Case: Another Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Detained
By Catherine Putz
With another former prime minister arrested, the Kumtor case grows. Meanwhile, some have been released and others kept in custody.
August 03, 2021
Kyrgyzstan’s First Ousted President Returns to Cooperate With Kumtor Investigation
By Catherine Putz
After 16 years, Askar Akayev returned to Kyrgyzstan in connection with the Kyrgyz state’s growing case against the Canadian mining company Centerra Gold.
July 09, 2021
Kumtor Saga Roils With Additional Arbitration Claims and Scathing Open Letters
By Catherine Putz
The fight for control over Kyrgyzstan's single most valuable asset has devolved into ugly public recriminations.
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