Centerra Gold controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Kumtor nationalization and environmental dispute
Following political upheaval in Kyrgyzstan, legislation enabled temporary state operation of Kumtor, while a Kyrgyz court reportedly imposed a US$3 billion environmental-law fine. Centerra disputed the actions, placed its Kyrgyz subsidiaries into bankruptcy protection, and commenced international arbitration. The dispute concluded with Centerra's exit from Kyrgyzstan in 2022.
2021
Kyrgyzstan launches legal proceedings against Centerra Gold
Lawsuit filed
Kyrgyzstan launched legal proceedings against Centerra Gold over alleged cyber-security and employee-rights violations at Kumtor Gold Mine. The supplied report does not state a filing date or the outcome.
Source excerpt
Kyrgyzstan launched legal proceedings against Canada's Centerra Gold over cyber-security and employee rights violations at Kumtor Gold Mine, the Kumtor Gold Company confirmed...
In the suit, filed in the Ontario Superior Court on Thursday, Centerra claims that Bolturuk, a dual Canadian and Kyrgyz citizen, breached his duty of loyalty and confidentiality to the company.
2021
Centerra launches arbitration suit against Kyrgyz Republic
Lawsuit filed
Centerra said it had launched an international arbitration suit against the Kyrgyz Republic amid the dispute over control of the Kumtor mine.
Source excerpt
Centerra says it has launched an international arbitration suit against the Central Asian state
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2021.