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.
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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.
Tkibuli Coal Mines
Tkibuli miners allege political dismissals amid company’s ‘reorganisation’
Up to 100 miners were dismissed in what the company has claimed is part of a retraining initiative.
Armenia
Eurasian Development Bank rejects loan for Amulsar mine operations
Eurasian Development Bank rejects loan for Amulsar mine operations0:00/3:451× Armenian Economic Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated that discussions are ongoing with commercial banks in Armenia after the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) rejected a loan to operate the Amulsar gold mine. This has led to speculation that the EDB’s decision was influenced by the results of the environmental assessment it commissioned as part of its final loan decision. Papoyan refrained from commenting on the reasons be
