[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

Rostekhnadzor suspended operation of Sarylakh-Surma mine for 90 days, 3 July 2024

The Leninsky Department of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor) discovered violations during an inspection of the mine operated by JSC Sarylakh-Surma (part of GeoProMining, GPM). The violations concern industrial safety requirements. The company operates in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia).

Considering the identified violations, which pose an immediate threat to the lives and health of individuals, the company has been held administratively liable under Part 3 of Article 9.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, resulting in the suspension of operations of underground mining works, surface buildings, and technical devices for 90 days.