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Kyrgyzstan ratifies Russia deal for decontamination of 92 radioactive sites

July 24, 2024 / decontamination, kyrgyzstan, mining, russia, uranium, world

Kyrgyzstan ratified an agreement with Russia on Wednesday covering extensive decontamination of radioactive sites across the country. The deal addresses […]

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Kyrgyzstan lifts ban on uranium and thorium mining amid environmental safety concerns

June 22, 2024 / kyrgyzstan, mining, uranium, uranium mining ban, world

Environmental activists in Kyrgyzstan have raised concerns after the parliament approved an end to a five-year prohibition on uranium mining.