Kyrgyzstan: Gold Mine Could Exacerbate Central Asian Water Woes—Report

Two new studies say that Kumtor, Kyrgyzstan’s largest gold mine, as well as a major government revenue source, routinely ignores national environmental legislation and restricts access to independent auditors. The mine’s operations could have a far-reaching, detrimental effect on Central Asia’s water supply, one of the reports suggests....
According to Moran’s report, Kumtor, which reportedly uses up to 10 tons of cyanide per day in its mining operations, is “releasing numerous chemical constituents into the environment” that are affecting fish populations downstream and the health of local people.
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