Georgia: miners striking in Tkibuli

About 200 miners have been on strike in Tkibuli, western Georgia since March 13, demanding better working conditions and the pay for missed days. “We refuse to work in the mine, as the conditions are incompatible with our health and lives,” say the miners. Miners said that five of them were poisoned by gas that…

Kazakhstan: mining industry in focus at London roadshow

British Expertise International hosted the Mining in Kazakhstan: Roadshow London 2020 to discuss the recent reforms in the country’s mining legislation, as well as to present attractive projects to potential foreign investors. The roadshow was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the UK jointly with British Expertise International. The event’s speakers were Kazakhstan’s Vice-Minister…

Armenia: Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development joined

The Government of the Republic of Armenia, through its Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, has expressed its commitment to good governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). “We are pleased to welcome Armenia as the IGF’s 75th member,” said Greg Radford, Director, IGF.…