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’.
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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.
Daghestan
Daghestani village residents demand closure of lime production plant
Residents of the village of Gulli believe the plant is harming their health and have appealed to the Head of Daghestan.
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.
Armenia
Armenian government to provide $150 million loan guarantee for Amulsar gold mine
The Eurasian Development Bank previously rejected a loan of $100 million for the mine operation despite a signed memorandum.
