Azatek gold and polymetallic deposit (2011)
Azatek gold and polymetallic deposit
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 1805 | 3 |
| Pb, mg/kg soil | 6042 | 3 |
| Zn, mg/kg soil | 2901 | 3 |
| As, mg/kg, soil | 3.4 | 1 |
| S, mg/kg, soil | 50412 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Azatek Mine Hazard Category 3
EcoLur
The reserves of Azatek gold-polymetallic mine make up 8.307 million tons. The off-balance reserves of the mine make up as follows: gold – 2078.4 kg, silver – 40.37 tons, copper - 1800 tons, antimony – 400 tons, lead – 13.0 thousand tons, zinc -5.3 thousand tons.
The mine is located in Vayq area, Vayots Dzor Region, in immediate neighborhood of Vayq regional center, along the both banks of Arpa River.
These data are taken from the book by Hrachya Avagyan, Chief Specialist at the Institute of Economics of NAS RA, Dr in Geological Sciences, entitled “Ways and Prospects of Mining and Metallurgical Industries in the Republic of Armenia” (Yerevan 2011, “Gitutyun” Publishing House, Institute of Economics of NAS RA).
Under EcoLur’s Ecological Risk Model, the mine hazard category is 3, i.e. it will cause disastrous condition to human health and environment due to the excessive concentrations of copper, lead, zinc and sulfur.
Under the official information provided by Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, as of 01.07.2013 the right to soil management of Azatek gold-polymetallic mine for mining has been issued to “Vayq Gold” LLC.