Kyrgyzstan: agreement with Centerra to ensure more efficient operation of Kumtor

New strategic agreement between the government of Kyrgyzstan and Centerra Gold Inc. “completely justifies itself in terms of ensuring a more efficient and stable operation of the enterprise”, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev stated during a visit to Kumtor mine in Issyk-Kul region. According to the Information Support Department of the Government’s Office,…

Russia: gold companies’ exports simplified

Gold-extracting companies can obtain a right to receive general license to export gold and silver ingots instead of one-time licenses. The amendments to the legislations have been prepared by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The ministry believes the current system is slowing the exports down. Unlike general licenses, one-time ones are seriously limited: they…