The Armenian delegation is participating in the 5th Annual “Critical Minerals: Shaping the Future” Conference, organized by the Critical Minerals Association in the United Kingdom. Armenia is represented by Vardan Jhanjanyan, First Deputy General Director of Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) and President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, Armen Stepanian, Director for Sustainable Development, and Harutyun Movsisyan, Head of ...

The Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association convened another extended meeting, this time focusing on one of the important provisions arising from the principles of the mining sector development strategy—the transition to worldwide CRIRSCO standards. Vardan Jhanyan, President of the Association, outlined the current developments in this direction. He expressed confidence that the process should be transparent, that all stakeholders should ...

The Kapan State College of Arts celebrated its 60th anniversary, marking the occasion with the opening of a renovated classroom supported by the Kapan Mining and Processing Combine (KMPC). Art and culture, as creative fields that shape identity and taste, play a vital role in community life and remain a central focus of attention and support.

Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Asatur Vardanyan, received a delegation led by Garth Kirkham, President of the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO). The Deputy Minister welcomed the guests and emphasized that Armenia’s accession to CRIRSCO is of strategic importance and is enshrined in the Mining Sector Development Strategy. During the meeting, the parties discussed ...

Leading industry experts gathered today at Elite Plaza to discuss Armenia’s accession to the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), aimed at introducing internationally unified reporting principles and approaches for the assessment of mineral reserves in the Republic of Armenia, in line with the Mining Sector Development Strategy. Vardan Jhanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association ...

Armenia’s National Polytechnic University (ANPU) is set to establish a new research and innovation laboratory dedicated to “Critical Metals.” The announcement was made on the university’s official Facebook page by Rector Gor Vardanyan, who noted that he signed a grant agreement with Alexander Patarinski, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Bulgaria. The laboratory will play a key role in supporting ...

Armen Stepanian, Director of Sustainable Development at the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), spoke with Banks.am about energy efficiency, green technologies, and Armenia’s sustainable development prospects. – Mr. Stepanian, ZCMC is a partner of the upcoming Robust Armenia 2025 conference on November 12, this year themed “Efficiency: The Key to Armenia’s Energy Security.” How well do you think energy efficiency is ...

“Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine” CJSC is investing over 400 million AMD in the development of football in Syunik Province, enabling more than 1,000 young athletes in the region to actively participate in the sport. According to Vardan Jhanjanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association and Director of Syunik Football Academy, young footballers need to see a clear pathway for ...

The leading country in terms of the deepest mines is South Africa. Not far from Johannesburg are some of the world’s largest gold mines, which produce more than 50% of the global output of this precious metal annually. Here is a list of the top 10 deepest mines on the planet: “Komsomolskaya” Mine – Russia (1100 m) The “Komsomolskaya” mine ...

In October 2025, the Mining Armenia Forum (MAF25) was held for the second time. The potential of the mining industry, future prospects and challenges, and Armenia’s opportunities were discussed with government representatives, guests and specialists, as well as industry representatives. The main sponsors were ZCMC CJSC and Lydian Armenia CJSC, and a number of partner organizations were also involved.