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Newmont mining - 0, Uzbekistan – 1
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article discusses a statement made by the Uzbek government on auctioning off the assets of U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corporation. It is believed that this action is taken to increase the government’s control over national extractive industries.

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Tags: Uzbekistan, mining, industry,
Gold-digging in Kyrgyzstan
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article focuses on the issues raised by the inhabitants around Jeruy, the second largest gold mine in Kyrgyzstan. They are protesting against mining development because of possible chemical spills.

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Tags: mining, environment, health, Kyrgyzstan, gold