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Home > Publications > Kumtor gold mine, Kyrgyzstan. Bringing risks to regional water systems

Kumtor gold mine, Kyrgyzstan. Bringing risks to regional water systems

Kumtor gold mine, Kyrgyzstan. Bringing risks to regional water systems

Briefing    |    31 January 2012

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The briefing summarises findings of a report, authored by hydrogeologist and geochemist Robert Moran. The report reveals that Canadian company Centerra Gold, owner and operator of the Kumtor Mine, has been contaminating local waters and glaciers while hiding evidence of such negative impacts from public oversight.

Download the full report Kumtor gold facilities, Kyrgyzstan: Comments on water, environmental and related issues (pdf)

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Institution: EBRD

Theme: Social & economic impacts | Other harmful projects

Location: Kyrgyzstan

Project: Kumtor Gold Mine, Kyrgyzstan

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