A draft law on prohibition of activities related to the geological survey of the subsoil for prospecting, exploration and development of uranium and thorium deposits in Kyrgyzstan was submitted to the Parliament. The document was initiated by the MPs Altynbek Sulaimanov, Almambet Shykmamatov, Kanat Kerezbekov, Myktybek Abdyldaev, Baktybek Turusbekov, Dastan Bekeshev and Altynbek Zhunus uulu.…
A ban was imposed on licensed areas provided for geological study and development of radioactive elements – uranium in Kyrgyzstan, the Information Support Department of the Government’s Office reported. The Prime Minister Mukhammedkaly Abylgaziev signed a decree prohibiting work on licensed areas provided for geological study and development of radioactive elements – uranium until a…
“The events at Kyzyl-Ompol were politicized. We know who is behind this,” the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov said at a meeting with the residents of Balykchy town. According to him, the organization of such a commotion at the time when preparations for the tourist season were underway could be assessed as malicious action aimed…
“Development of uranium brings more harm than economic benefits,” Orozbek Duisheev, head of the Association of Mining Operators and Geologists of Kyrgyzstan, said at public hearings on May 7. According to him, there is no uniform policy in the mining industry today. In the end, everyone does what he wants. And as the result, as…
There are no large deposits in Kyrgyzstan, only two medium ones – Sary-Dzhaz area and Kyzyl-Ompol placer deposit, Karybek Ibraev, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use, said on May 7 at public hearings. According to him, there are about 8,000 tons of uranium in Sary-Dzhaz area and some 13,000…
“The draft law on imposing a moratorium on uranium mining in Kyrgyzstan is initially clear and short to avoid some interpretations and loopholes,” MP Kanat Kerezbekov said at public hearings on May 7. According to him, this decision was made in order to avoid future extension of licenses for prospecting and exploration of uranium The…
President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov promised that uranium would not be mined in Kyrgyzstan. He stated this at a meeting with the judges of the Constitutional Chamber. “We must transfer to the next generation a unified society, a law-governed state. We have to preserve clean, green nature. Taking this opportunity, I want to say that…
“As for Kyzyl-Ompol, position of the State Committee of Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use is such that we have to support the investor,” said Emil Osmonbetov, Chairman of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use of Kyrgyzstan. “If there are violations, then it is necessary to apply measures within the framework of the…