The Union of Miners and Metallurgists of Armenia (UMMA) has expressed concern over the activities of certain foreign non-governmental organizations operating in the country, citing issues related to transparency, professional standards, and potential underlying motives. In particular, UMMA has reviewed the recent work and publications of the Czech NGO Arnika and raised serious questions about the methodology and credibility of ...

Vardan Jhanjanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, is set to take part in the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 13 to 15. He will attend as part of Armenia’s official government delegation. Recognized as one of the world’s leading platforms for the mining industry, the Future Minerals Forum ...

Vardan Jhanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, gave an interview to the Mining.com.au YouTube channel during the FMF-2026 International Forum in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Al Riyadh. The full interview is presented below. I’m very pleased to be sitting here wit I’m very pleased to be sitting here wit Vardan Jianan. He’s the head of the ...

American graphics processor manufacturer Nvidia Corp. increased its net profit by 1.7 times and revenue by 1.6 times in the third fiscal quarter, setting a new revenue record. In the quarter ended October 26, the company’s net income reached $31.91 billion, up from $19.31 billion a year earlier. Earnings per share rose to $1.30, compared to $0.78 in the same ...

Ambassadors of EU member states have agreed to phase out imports of Russian oil and gas by 2028, according to Reuters. On October 8, during a closed-door meeting, EU diplomats agreed to continue implementing the plan to reduce dependence on Russian energy resources. The draft legislation is set to be submitted to ministers for approval at the October 20 meeting. ...

The rare Mellon Blue diamond, weighing 9.51 carats, was sold in Geneva for 20.5 million Swiss francs ($25.6 million). The diamond previously belonged to American philanthropist Rachel Mellon, a close friend of former U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, according to the Christie’s auction house. Due to its intense color, the Mellon Blue is classified as a vivid “fancy” diamond, a ...

Nissan has begun testing the new electric Juke on public roads, with sales of the production version expected to start next year. The new Nissan Juke EV will be manufactured at the company’s plant in Sunderland. Technically, the model is close to the Nissan Leaf, which in its third generation has evolved from a hatchback into a crossover. Its length ...

Vardan Jhanjanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association and First Deputy General Director of Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), recently attended the annual London Mining Week / Resourcing Tomorrow in London alongside the Armenian government delegation and association partners. This premier international mining forum spans a week of events, including educational sessions, networking opportunities, and meetings with representatives of ...

On December 19 at 11:00 AM, the Great Hall of Yerevan State University (YSU) will host the ceremonial event “GeoLab: Environment of the Future,” organized jointly by the Faculty of Geography and Geology of YSU and the Kapan Mining and Processing Plant (KMPC). The event celebrates a year of successful collaboration, during which initiatives were implemented to enhance students’ professional ...

Amazon.com Inc. plans to invest €1.4 billion in the Netherlands between 2025 and 2027. According to the company, the investments will be directed toward both Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud business and the development of its commercial operations in the country. Specifically, Amazon intends to invest in improving technology and logistics, reducing delivery times, and increasing customer convenience. Amazon began ...