March 15, 2016 at 17:51 | Biodiversity | Vayots dzor
Magel Cave shouldn’t be used for tourism: as Mamikon Ghasabyan, Head of Vertebrate Species Laboratory of Institute for Zoology of NAS RA, expressed his opinion
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March 11, 2016 at 18:56 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Yeghegis 3” SHPP. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out:
March 11, 2016 at 15:26 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
The Yeghegis Rivr is a vivid example, where you can observe SHPP-related problems. The Yeghegis River flows in the Vayots Dzor Region and has several small brooklets. 17 SHPPs have been constricted on
March 04, 2016 at 16:54 | Mining | Syunik | Vayots dzor
On 3 March the public discussions on the amendments to Amulsar gold mining project were held in Gndevaz Community, Vayots Dzor Region. As EcoLur was informed from Gndevaz, the hearings were held in
February 18, 2016 at 14:24 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Jermuk 2” SHPP. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out:
February 15, 2016 at 13:26 | Mining | Vayots dzor
In spring 2016 the delegation of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO) for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will arrive in Armenia to initiate the investigation
February 11, 2016 at 17:27 | Officials | Gegharkunik | Vayots dzor
The State Committee on Water Industry will spend 18 million AMD in 2016 for the capital reconstruction of the damaged sections
February 10, 2016 at 18:42 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Her-Her 1” SHPP.
February 09, 2016 at 12:38 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Her-Her 1” SHPP. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out:
February 02, 2016 at 17:51 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Arpa” SHPP. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out:
January 29, 2016 at 15:46 | Small HPPs, Energy | Vayots dzor
In the framework of the project entitled “Support to SHPP-relating Reforms Through the Dialogue of Public and RA Nature Protection Ministry for Sustainable Use of River Ecosystems” the expert group visited “Artavan 1” SHPP. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out:
January 29, 2016 at 13:45 | Mining | Syunik | Vayots dzor
Subsidiary company of “Lydian International”, “Geoteam” CJSC, has filed a new claim to Nature Protection Ministry, which proposes
December 24, 2015 at 17:09 | Officials | Vayots dzor
The Armenian Government has adopted resolution 'On Approving Action Plan Aimed to Ensure Effective Use of Caves for Tourism Purposes', which poses great danger for Bears, Mozrov and Magel Caves
December 16, 2015 at 14:35 | Small HPPs, Energy | Lori | Syunik | Vayots dzor
On 15 December the first outcomes of “Support to the Reforms of SHPPs through a Dialogue between the Public and The Ministry of Nature Protection of the RA for the Purpose of River Ecosystem Use” project implemented with the support of
December 08, 2015 at 16:49 | Officials | Syunik | Vayots dzor
Turning to the Amulsar gold mine exploitation issue he said
December 04, 2015 at 17:23 | Mining | Syunik | Vayots dzor
Because of its geographical location Amulsar mining project will affect the whole population in Armenia, and not only one residential area, as geographer
December 03, 2015 at 18:54 | Officials | Syunik | Vayots dzor
It should be mentioned that Amulsar project will be implemented in Lake Sevan Basin area, next to Jermuk resort town and heap leaching method will be used to extract gold from Amulsar ore, which poses great risks for Lake Sevan,
December 03, 2015 at 18:17 | Mining | Syunik | Vayots dzor
Lydian International Limited, the 100% shareholder of Geoteam CJSC has announced that it has arranged a $325 million construction financing package to be provided by Orion Mine Finance (“Orion”) and Resource Capital Funds (“RCF”).