Dastakert copper and molybdenum deposit (2010)
Dastakert copper and molybdenum deposit
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 10386 | 3 |
| Mo, mg/kg soil | 386 | 3 |
| S, mg/kg, soil | 20155 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Dastakert Copper and Molybdenum Mine Causes Disastrous Condition for Environment and Health
EcoLur
The prospected ore reserves of Dastakert copper and molybdenum mine make up around 7.5 million tons, the anticipated resources of P1 category ore are rather large and under the data of prospecting geologists make up 64.8 million tons, copper resources make up 375,000 tons, molybdenum – 30,000 tons, gold – 6500 kg and silver – 256 tons.
Dastakert copper and molybdenum mine is located in Sisian area, Syunik Region, 3 km south from Dastakert Village.
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).
The mine territory, which contains all the aforementioned elements and metals in powder, poses high risks for environment and health. Under EcoLur’s Ecological Risk Model, the mine hazard category is 3, i.e. disastrous due to copper, molybdenum and sulfur.
Under the official information provided by Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, as of 01.07.2013 the right to soil management of Dastakert copper and molybdenum mine for mining has been issued to “Molybdenum World” LLC.