Qajaran copper and molybdenum deposit (2011)
Qajaran copper and molybdenum deposit
Risk Level: 3
| Parameter | Data | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mo, mg/kg soil | 326 | 3 |
| Cu, mg/kg soil | 2353 | 3 |
| V, mg/kg, soil | 282 | 2 |
| S, mg/kg, soil | 27620 | 3 |
| Disastrous Condition | Critical Condition | Normal Condition |
Qajaran Copper and Molybdenum Mine Caused Ecological Condition for Environment and Health
EcoLur
The balanced reserves of Qajaran copper and molybdenum mine make up as follows: ore – 2 230 763 500 tons, copper – 525034 tons, molybdenum – 727800200 tons, rhenium – 272590 tons, gold – 59010.59 kg, silver – 3314070 tons, selenium – 3365340 tons, tellurium - 2828280 tons, bismuth – 4411120 tons, vanadium – 630000 tons, scandium – 10500 tons, iron connected with magnetite ore– 15901000 tons and sulfur - 17000000. 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).
he 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, vanadium and sulfur.
Under the official information provided by Energy and Natural Resources Ministry, as of 01.07.2013 the right to soil management of Qajaran copper and molybdenum mine for mining has been issued to “Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine” CJSC.
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