Ermek Kutmanov appointed temporary external manager of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company

The appointment of a temporary external manager at Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company was initiated to remedy violations of legislation concerning subsoil protection, as well as environmental and industrial safety. According to order No. 685, signed on October 27, 2026, Kutmanov will perform these duties from October 24, 2026 to January 19, 2027.

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1. Ermek Kutmanov appointed external manager of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company
2. Ermek Kutmanov has been appointed temporary external manager of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company. The appointment is intended to remedy violations in the area of subsoil use and the environment, as well as to ensure the continuation of the company's economic activity.
3. May 29, 2024 — First introduction of external management at Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company; November 29, 2024 — Start of Kutmanov's first period of external management; August 27, 2024 — The State Committee for National Security reported uncovering illegal privatization; October 27, 2026 — Signing of the order on the new appointment of an external manager; October 24, 2026 — Start of the new external management; January 19, 2027 — Planned end date of external management
4. Key aspects of the external management: Purpose: remedying violations in subsoil use and the environment; Basis: the Law on Joint-Stock Companies; License: extraction of sand and gravel mix; Location: Alamudun deposit
5. The external management is aimed at eliminating threats to people's life and health linked to violations of legislation in the area of subsoil use and the environment. It must also ensure the continuity of the company's operations.
6. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev has appointed Ermek Kutmanov as temporary external manager of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company to remedy violations in the area of subsoil protection and environmental safety. The appointment is governed by the Law on Joint-Stock Companies.

Goals and legal basis of the external management

The main purpose of the appointment is to remedy violations of legislative requirements in the area of subsoil protection, environmental and industrial safety that pose a direct threat to people's life or health. In addition, the external management is intended to ensure the continuation of the economic activity of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company.

Background to the introduction of external management

The Cabinet of Ministers had previously introduced external management at Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company from May 29, 2024. The company holds a license to extract sand and gravel mix at the Alamudun deposit. The contours of this deposit coincide with the actual location of the quarry in the southeastern part of the city, adjoining the Southern Highway near its intersection with 7 April Street.

History of Kutmanov's role in management

It is worth noting that Ermek Kutmanov had already served as external manager of Kum-Shagyl closed joint-stock company from November 29, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

• The appointment of a temporary external manager is linked to remedying violations in the area of the environment and subsoil use
• External management is in effect from October 24, 2026 to January 19, 2027
• The company holds a license to extract sand and gravel mix at the Alamudun deposit

According to sources, the State Committee for National Security had previously reported on August 27, 2024 that it had uncovered illegal privatization.