Kyrgyzstan: PM discusses fate of Makmalzoloto mine

The Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev met with the Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn Almaz Alimbekov, the press service of the government reported. Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev noted that the mining industry and, in particular, gold mining were one of the strategic sectors of the domestic economy. It is necessary to ensure maximum openness of…

Russia: HGM gold output down in Q1 2018

In January-March Highland Gold Mining Limited obtained 59.31 thousand ounces of gold and gold equivalent, down by 9% YoY. This year the company intends to yield 265-275 thousand ounces of gold equivalent. Average gold price in Q1 was $1329 per ounce. Last year gold output at HGM enterprises grew by 4.3% YoY, to 272.3 thousand…