Chiatura Manganese Mines
Police detain four protesting miners from Georgian mining town Chiatura
The day before, five miners from Chiatura stated they had begun a hunger strike to draw the attention of the authorities.
Chiatura Manganese Mines
Mines built during the Soviet-era have left a lasting impact on the central Georgian town of Chiatura. In recent years, the mines have faced frequent labour strikes, and protests over the collapse of the nearby villages of Shukruti and Itkhvisi.
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Chiatura Manganese Mines
Chiatura Management Company says production will resume only under reorganisation conditions
Miners claim that the company is speaking in the language of ‘ultimatums’ and announcing ‘repressions’.
Chiatura Manganese Mines
Two miners from Georgia’s Chiatura go on hunger strike
They demand that a government representative meet with the miners and listen to their problems directly.
Georgia
Chiatura miners arrive in Tbilisi demanding government action
The miners are calling on the government to step in to resume manganese mining in the central Georgian town of Chiatura.
Chiatura Manganese Mines
Kobakhidze rejects Chiatura miners’ demand for the state to take over management of underground mining
Since 28 February, thousands of miners have been holding protests demanding that the state protect the rights of Georgian Manganese employees.
Chiatura Manganese Mines
3,500 reportedly laid off as Georgia’s Chiatura Management Company declares bankruptcy
The company previously announced that it wouldn’t resume underground mining, citing ‘unprofitability’ as protests against the company continue.
Chiatura Manganese Mines
Chiatura Management Company announces total suspension of underground mining
Locals warn that the company’s choice to carry out open-pit mining poses a bigger environmental risk.
