June 08, 2018 at 19:35 | Mining
Our country is experiencing an environmental disaster. After some tome the pollution process in Armenia will lead to irreversible consequences. We are losing our
Mining
June 05, 2018 at 20:11 | Mining | Vayots dzor
Armenian Deputy PM Tigran Avinyan has responded to the protest demonstration against Amulsar gold mining project in Vayots Dzor Region. On his Facebook page, the Deputy PM wrote,
June 05, 2018 at 16:17 | Mining | Vayots dzor
In reply to the protest demonstration in Jermuk and Gndevaz against the development of Amulsar gold mine, Lydian Armenia Director Hayk Alumyan made a statement which says:
June 05, 2018 at 15:23 | Mining
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest environmental problems of our time, which is urgent for Armenia as well. Over 800 tons of plastic bags are
May 31, 2018 at 13:10 | Mining | Syunik
On May 30, at 16:00, Kapan Ore Processing Combine resumed its operation, which was temporarily suspended on 25 May. “Kapan Ore Processing Combine” CJSC made an announcement in this regard, which says, ““Kapan Ore Processing Combine” CJSC informs that the negotiations run with the representatives of the working collective gave results
May 30, 2018 at 17:50 | Mining | Syunik | Vayots dzor
On 29 May, a number of environmental organizations, experts and lawyers submitted the legal and professional grounds of ceasing Amulsar gold mining project to the Armenian Government and demanded to suspend the permits issued to the mining company and carry out new expert assessments
May 30, 2018 at 15:42 | Mining | Syunik
Since 25 May 2018 the employees of “Kapan Ore Processing Combine” CJSC have been on strike. According to the Syunyats Yerkir newspaper, they are demanding to increase the salary by 40%. On 28 May, 6 employees of Shahumyan underground
May 30, 2018 at 14:24 | Mining
Department for Protection of State Interests of RA Prosecutor’s Office investigated the process of making investments by soil managers into socio-economic development of communities at
May 30, 2018 at 13:59 | Mining
Summarizing the results of State Revenue Committee adjunct to Armenian Government and provided by RA Nature Protection Ministry and Soil Agency, RA Ministry
May 25, 2018 at 19:51 | Mining | Vayots dzor
'There are red-listed plant and animal species in Amulsar gold mine area. A number of red-listed species haven't been paid sufficient attention in the EIA of Amulsar project, its studies on biodiversity and measures for biodiversity compensation. In case of the mining, the whole natural habitat in the project will be entirely destroyed. At the same time, any kind
May 25, 2018 at 14:26 | Mining | Lori
Lori Region is a leader among the regions of Armenia in the amount of atmospheric emissions. According to the data for 2016, 51231.5 tons of harmful substances were emitted into atmosphere from the immobile sources of emission in Lori, out of which no percent
May 24, 2018 at 17:20 | Mining | Ararat | Gegharkunik
Particularly, a group of people has blocked all the roads leading to the mine and the access of the machinery to the fuel station explaining their actions with political and nationalistic slogans on 17-18 May, as well
May 24, 2018 at 17:06 | Mining | Syunik
The Press Secretary mentioned that 'Tatstone' LLC confirmed the information about stopping the mining activities, nevertheless, its reasons are not known
May 23, 2018 at 20:05 | Mining | Gegharkunik | Lori | Syunik | Vayots dzor | Yerevan
Environmental Security Equals to Military Security: Environmentalists about Sector-Related Problems and Tasks To Be Done
May 23, 2018 at 19:15 | Mining | Vayots dzor
8 members out of 11 members of Jermuk Town Aldermen's Council in Vayots Dzor Region have presented their positions on Amulsar gold mining project directed to Armenian PM
May 23, 2018 at 18:43 | Mining | Vayots dzor
Jermuk Town residents, Vayots Dzor Region, have disseminated a statement in regard to the cessation of their protest demonstration against Amulsar gold mining: The text of the announcement says: 'As the previous government hasn't taken into consideration
May 23, 2018 at 18:02 | Mining | Vayots dzor
In their interview with EcoLur, Jermuk resident said the protest demonstration was stopped with the condition that Lydian Armenia Company, which is implementing this project, will stop its operation until inspections are carried out by
May 23, 2018 at 17:21 | Mining | Gegharkunik
Sotq mine employees have addressed an open letter to RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Nature Protection Minister Erik Grigoryan