Excerpt: Under the Master Agreement the Mine is to produce approximately 7,000 tonnes per month of ore containing no less than 1.5-2% lead, 1.2-1.4% zinc and 27% fluoride of which two months production has been stockpiled on site ready for processing to commence in Q2 2022… the strategic fluoride concentrate is sold to TALCO’s chemical […]
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Public participation and environmental monitoring compared
In the south of Uzbekistan, where most white Eurasian storks (Ciconia ciconia) migrating from the Indian subcontinent breed, the contamination from TALCO is affecting many native birds such as duck, falcon and bustard, representing all native wildlife, as well costing the human population dear. Among the Central Asian nations, few have quite as many concerns […]
Tajikistan to increase aluminum production
Tajikistan plans to produce around 190 thousand tons of aluminum this year, compared to 121 thousand tons in 2014, Avesta news agency reported citing Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Sharif Rakhimzoda. Last year the average price of aluminum was $1,870 per ton. According to the minister, early in 2014 the ministry forecasted aluminum […]
Dire Pollution in Central Asia
The problems of multiple polluting incidents hit many nations, but when that is combined with desertification and a reduced water supply, it really needs careful monitoring. UNICEF have been responsible for many examples of aid to the countries of Central Asia. The Japanese government have helped them in funding Aral Sea areas with water purification […]