Mining

Who Is Responsible for Pollution of Atchanan River?
January 30, 2019 at 18:57 | Mining | Syunik
This disastrous picture is due to the wastewater flowing into the Atchanan River from the pipes of Qajaran Combine thus eliminating not only fish but also making the lives of the locals unbearable
European NGOs Sent Letter to PM Nikol Pashinyan Supporting Locals Opposing Against Amulsar Project
January 23, 2019 at 16:16 | Mining | Vayots dzor
Over 40 European and International NGOs and associations sent a letter to Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan, where they express their support to the residents of Jermuk, Gndevaz and Ketchout, the activists and representatives of the civil society so as the Armenian Government to act on the Amulsar mine project for the benefit of people and environment
Government Doesn't Hurry To Comment on Dismissal of RA Environmental and Mining Inspection Head
January 22, 2019 at 13:21 | Mining | Kotayk | Syunik | Vayots dzor | Yerevan
The Staff of the Armenian Government doesn't hurry to comment on the dismissal of already Ex-Head of RA Environmental and Mining Inspection Arthur Grigoryan. After the second day of the attempts to receive clarifications, Assistant to Staff Head of the Armenian Government Narine Mnatsakanyan told EcoLur
New Reports Add Details to Investigation of Armenia Gold Mine
January 16, 2019 at 07:59 | Mining | Vayots dzor
The Amulsar mine is situated near Jermuk, a resort town two hours southeast from the capital made famous for its natural beauty, hot springs and health spas. Locals have long contended that the gold mine, which has already