The Georgian Manganese (GM), the company behind the mining works in Shukruti village of western Chiatura municipality, Imereti region, said on May 20 it is ready to meet locals’ demands of the damage compensation. Shukruti locals have been protesting for over 90 days now, alleging that nearby mining activities lead to the sinking soil and … Continue reading Georgian Manganese Talks Concessions as Chiatura’s Mining Village Protests