: Centerra warned that the uncontrolled influx of glacial meltwater and "abnormally" large amounts of water running down pit walls created a risk of pit wall failure and catastrophic events.
: The company stated that this was more water than they had seen collect in over 25 years of operating the mine under their control. Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit ...
In late August 2021, reported that at least 40 metres (131 feet) of water had accumulated at the bottom of the central pit at the Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan. : Centerra warned that the uncontrolled influx of
: The government-controlled Kumtor Gold Company (KGC) disputed these findings, calling them "untrue" and claiming that water levels were normal and similar to levels seen as far back as 2010. Centerra says 40 metres of water at Kumtor pit ...