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Kumtor Gold Mine
Canada’s Centerra Says Kyrgyzstan Refusing to Engage Over Kumtor Mine Dispute
By Catherine Putz
Centerra’s Kyrgyz subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States as the company seeks to talk things out with Bishkek.
Centerra Seeks Arbitration Over Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Paolo Sorbello
After “meritless” tax and environmental claims and a new law threatening the ownership of the mine, the Canadian investor has escalated the dispute.
Former Kyrgyz Lawmaker Detained After Rally in Bishkek Goes Awry
By Catherine Putz
A former Kyrgyz lawmaker has been detained after a rally in support of a different jailed former parliamentarian went awry this past weekend.
Tensions Flare at Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
A brawl erupted between locals and Chinese workers, sending 20 to the hospital.
Kyrgyzstan: Caught in a Web of International Investment Agreements
By Ryskeldi Satke
Corruption has not only limited FDI into Kyrgyzstan, but forced the country to accept unfavorable treaty terms.
Kazakhstani Narratives About Aktobe Solidify
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan's mine headache, European and Eurasian integration, timekeeping in the Pamirs; weekend reads.
Kyrgyzstan’s Golden Goose, Kumtor
By Catherine Putz
After withdrawing from restructuring negotiations in December, Bishkek is set to decide on Centerra’s mining permits.
Cultural Rifts and Horse Penis Jokes
By Catherine Putz
Also, Tajikistan in the Saudi Arabia-Iran split and the Silk Road’s revival; weekend reads.
Kyrgyzstan Withdraws from Negotiations Over Kumtor Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
Remember, all that glitters... will be stalled in seemingly endless politicking.
European Environmental Team Harassed in Kyrgyzstan
By Ryskeldi Satke
Once again the Kumtor gold mine produces controversy.
UN Considers Canada’s Overseas Mining Record
By Ryskeldi Satke
Canadian mining outfits have come under widespread fire for their practices in Central Asia and elsewhere.
Kyrgyzstan: Between a Glacier and a Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
The unending headache that is Kumtor continues. This time the conflict is over the mine's environmental impact.