Gladzor polymetallic deposit (2011)
Gladzor polymetallic deposit
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 5327 | 3 |
| Pb, mg/kg soil | 33167 | 3 |
| Zn, mg/kg soil | 30631 | 3 |
| S, mg/kg, soil | 69570 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Gladzor Polymetallic Mine Development To Cause Disastrous Condition for People and Environment
EcoLur
The off-balance proven resources of Gladzor polymetallic mine make up as follows: ore – 30.5 million tons, copper – 135.8 thousand tons, lead- 861.5 thousand tons, zinc – 789.1 thousand tons. The exploring geologists assess the anticipated resources as follows: ore – 8.24 million tons, copper – 43.9 thousand tons, lead- 273,3 thousand tons, zinc – 252.4 thousand tons, silver – 491.4 tons, and cadmium – 1464 tons. Off-balance assessed resources and anticipated resources jointly make up: ore – 38.74 million tons, copper – 179.7 thousand tons, lead – 1154 thousand tons and zinc – 1041.5 thousand tons.
The mine is located in Yeghegnadzor area, Vayots Dzor Region, 20 km north-east from Yeghegnadzor regional center, at absolute height of 2300-2800 meters.
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, in case Gladzor polymetallic mine is developed, the mine hazard category will be 3, i.e. it will cause disastrous condition to human health and environment due to the excessive concentrations of copper, lead, zinc and sulfur.
“Vayq Resources” Company intends to develop Gladzor polymetallic mine.