Kumtor Gold Company reports that supply of electricity to the mine site is stopped again

published: 31 May 2013

All mining operations have been suspended other than continuing operations to manage the ice and waste in the high movement area of the open pit. The milling facility has been shut down and is currently standby.

Fuel austerity measures have been adopted at the mine. At the first opportunity, full-time and contract employees who are not involved in continuing operations will be taken from the mine.