Centerra, along with the prospect of renegotiating the 2009 contract, also faces more than US$300 million in penalties over allegations it polluted the environment around the Kumtor mine. A special committee under the Kyrgyz Geological Authority claims that for years poisonous chemicals used in gold extraction were left leaking, causing irreparable damage to the environment and exposing people to health risks. Centerra denies the claims.
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