Russia

Regulatory Timeline

1. 1950s

   1. 📍1950Event

      Soviet-era expansion of chrysotile mining in Ural mountains; Uralasbest becomes world's largest asbestos mine

      ↗↗ Source

2. 1990s

   1. 📍1990Event

      Russia inherits world's largest chrysotile reserves and production infrastructure after USSR dissolution

      ↗↗ Source

3. 2010s

   1. 📍2012Event

      Russian chrysotile industry launches international 'controlled use' lobbying campaign to oppose global bans

      ↗↗ Source
   2. 📍2019Event

      Russia exports approximately 300,000 metric tons per year, primarily targeting Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa

      ↗↗ Source

4. 2020s

   1. 📍2024Event

      No ban in place; Uralasbest remains operational as world's largest open-pit chrysotile mine

      ↗↗ Source