EcoLur
Lake Sevan in endangered with mercury pollution. Mercury demonstrations were detected in the upper reach of Masrik river basin flowing into Lake Sevan in the area of Sona spring and Verin Shorzha still in 1974-1978. Gold was also detected in the same area.
Currently 'Alluvial Gold Mining' CJSC has been issued a permit for gold prospecting in the upper reach of the Masrik River, while 'International Gold' Company is undergoing the process of gold prospecting permit.
'Alluvial Gold Mining' Company will carry out prospecting in 81.8 ha area in Verin Shorzha community. 'International Gold' Company will be carrying out prospecting in 695 ha of the administrative area of Akunq community. It's foreseeable that prospecting works will lead to the leakage of mercury to the basin of the Masrik River.
January 23, 2015 at 17:30