Geghanush Tailing Dump Dam Reinforced without Positive Opinion of EIA Expert Assessment

Geghanush Tailing Dump Dam Reinforced without Positive Opinion of EIA Expert Assessment

Dam strengthening works are being carried out in the area of ​​Geghanaush tailing dump, as Hasmik Harutyunyan, Press Secretary of Kapan Municipality, told EcoLur. Recently, "Iravater Kapantsiner" Environmental NGO published a video about the works being carried out in the Geghanush tailings.

"Environmental Impact Expert Assessment Center" NOSC informed EcoLur that there is no positive conclusion of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the activity of carrying out reinforcement works in Geghanush tailing dump owned by "Chaarat Kapan" CJSC.

Geghanush tailing dump is located in Syunik Region, where the tailings of Kapan ore-dressing plant are dumped. It should be noted that no inspections were carried out by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Authority in the territory of Geghanush tailing dump.



March 14, 2023 at 18:08