Agarak copper and molybdenum deposit (2010)
Agarak copper and molybdenum deposit
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 3739.5 | 3 |
| Mo, mg/kg soil | 95.9 | 3 |
| S, mg/kg, soil | 10936.8 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Agarak Copper and Molybdenum Mine Causes Disastrous Condition for Environment and Health
EcoLur
As of 1 Jnaury 2010 the balanced reserves of Agarak copper and molybdenum mine made up 156170 thousand tons, while cooper – 584000 tons, molybdenum – 14983 tons, rhenium – 30.33 tons, gold – 3176.7 kg, silver – 148.9 tons, selenium – 414.1 tons, tellurium - 71.0 tons, bismuth – 248.3 tons, germanium - 11.1, sulfur – 1708000 tons, iron – 1468800 tons. 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.
Agarak copper and molybdenum is developed by “Agarak Copper and Molybdenum Mine” CJSC, a part of “GeoProMining Gold” Company.
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