Russia: HERGU gold output down

Since the start of the alluvial gold season HERGU has obtained 247 kg of the precious metal, down by 11% YoY. As of early August 2016, the company has obtained 278 kg of gold from its sites, with the same result in 2015. This year HERGU intends to get 700 kg of gold, down by…

Kyrgyzstan: Ak-Tyuz plant employees afraid to strike

Employees of Ak-Tyuz plant fear to hold a strike, the former chairman of the trade union Dokturbek Maychiev announced on August 10. According to him, six people were dismissed illegally, other 36 resigned voluntarily because they were tired of tolerating salary delays. “People are frightened. Those who cannot find another job are silent. They are…