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mining in Kazakhstan
What a National Tragedy Says About Labor Rights in Kazakhstan
By Alva Omarova
Workers’ rights and safety have been routinely neglected both by private companies and the state, resulting in tragedies like the fire that killed 46 miners last month.
Mine Fire in Kazakhstan Kills 46, Accelerates Nationalization Talks
By Catherine Putz
After years of safety problems, ArcelorMittal confirms its in talks to transfer ownership to Kazakhstan. But a change of ownership won’t necessarily make mining any safer.
Full of Gold: Chinese Company Which Sacked Kyrgyz Miners Claims Hard Times
By Catherine Putz
Full Gold Mining fired 370 Kyrgyz workers after they refused new contracts that included a 30 percent salary cut.
Miners Strike in Central Kazakhstan, Protesting Bad Work Conditions and Pay
By Paolo Sorbello
The company reacted by suing the workers after three days of stalled talks.
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