September 18, 2012 at 15:50 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Kotayk
Vardan Ayvazyan responded to this publication. In the course of the press conference on 17 September he stated that Global Gold Mining Company was bereaved of the license because
September 18, 2012 at 15:09 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy
Given the reality outlined above, I would urge Armenia’s government to re-consider its granted license to develop open-pit mines in and around Teghut Forest, which is one of the most biologically diverse forests in Armenia, and refrain from issuing further mining licenses to the detriment of our environment
September 18, 2012 at 12:13 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik | Vayots dzor
We think that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development played a certain role in the inadequate position of Nature Protection Ministry, as by the end of the environmental impact expert assessment
September 17, 2012 at 15:34 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
I was worried with these figures, as during my visits to our communities I noticed that fish spawn in rivers, and these rivers experience serious problems with water. While the reason for these are small HPPs
September 14, 2012 at 15:49 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
The breakdown of the ZCMC (Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine) tailing pipe occurred on 20 August resulted in causing damage of 294,000 AMD to water resources
September 14, 2012 at 14:04 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
“In the course of constructing “Jermuk-1” small HPP from 250 to 500 trees may be cut down. While the forestry representative didn’t have any information about the project of small HPP before the public hearings. If the construction works will really be carried out in forest
September 13, 2012 at 12:10 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
The general meeting of Shatin community (Vayots Dzor Region) opposed to the construction of a small HPP. Nevertheless, the HPP is being constructed at rapid rates. The working group of EcoLur has received an alarm signal to regional administration, where the residents came
September 11, 2012 at 16:58 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Yerevan
The President’s Administration disappointed Dalma Garden land owners: the meeting with the Armenian President scheduled on 11 September didn’t take place because of President’s Administration Control Service Deputy Head Gor Darbinyan’s
September 10, 2012 at 16:10 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Yerevan
Dalma Garden land owners which every Wednesday hold a protest demonstration in front of the President’s seat, have received an offer: land owners give their green posters with requirements on, while the administration organizes
September 10, 2012 at 14:27 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Shirak
EcoLur congratulates its colleague, Chairman of "Asparez" Journalist Club and member of "City Is Ours" civic initiative in Gyumri Levon Barseghayn
September 07, 2012 at 17:33 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Lori
The wastes of Armanis gold mine are dumped in the yard of the local school, while children play there. This information together with attached photos is disseminated
September 07, 2012 at 13:21 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Vayots dzor
The process of constructing a small HPP in Jermuk is carried out with the violation of laws, but it’s encouraged by Nature Protection Ministry. The public hearings on the project were held on 20 August, after starting the construction
September 06, 2012 at 17:36 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Gegharkunik
On 6 September the government made a decision about reconstruction term of Arpa-Sevan tunnel. The works are carried out by the government and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, in accordance with the agreement
September 05, 2012 at 18:54 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Yerevan
The territory next to Yekmalyan Street in Yerevan will be recognized as eminent public domain. The project of this will be submitted by Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan at the government
September 05, 2012 at 17:56 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
On 2 September Tata Simonyan’s concert was held in Kapan with the support of Deno Gold Mining Company for current Mayor Artur Atayan. Administrative Director of the company Hrach Jabrayan in his greeting touched
September 05, 2012 at 17:05 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy
Minster of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan will present the draft decision of “Procedure for Conducting Independent Expertise of Geological Information about Soils” for the government meeting
September 05, 2012 at 14:02 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Lori
People in these mines suffered from silicosis and tuberculosis. There is a crushing plant, where dust is heavy and you can’t get rid of it. The workers wear gas masks. Mainly young people are employed, now they don’t hire any workers from Akhtala, but hire from Vanadzor, Alaverdi: maybe they want to
September 04, 2012 at 13:43 | Human Rights, Environmental Policy | Syunik
“The future of Kapan determines Kapanian” initiation requires Canadian “Dundee Precious Metals» company’s owned mining industry in Kapan «Deno Gold Mining Company”’s administration to avoid from any form of financial or other support to any candidate, otherwise, we will see it as a state, national security problem
