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The Association of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association and the Ministry of Economy have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document was signed during the “Mining Industry of Armenia” Forum. Speaking to journalists, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated that the public and private sectors will work together, supporting one another in the implementation of reforms. “Every initiative must ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a 5th-century church within the medieval fortress of Syunik, the historic capital of the region. The Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) supported the excavation efforts, contributing to the preservation and study of Armenia’s rich historical heritage.

Dennis Moore, an internationally renowned geologist and geology expert, is currently in Armenia. He is the founder and CEO of “Hayasa Metal–Canada” (formerly “Fremont Gold Ltd.”), a major investment company operating in Armenia. As part of the working cooperation, the company’s delegation, led by Dennis Moore, met with Susanna Martirosyan, Vice President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association (AMMA) ...

Volodya Kirakosyan, Director of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, took part in a panel discussion titled “Current Issues and Prospects of Mining Development,” organized by the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. The purpose of the event was to identify key challenges facing the development of the mining sector through academic–industrial cooperation. The following agenda items were discussed: 1. Evaluation ...

On behalf of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, I congratulate our partners at Lydian Armenia on the resumption of construction works at Amulsar. This is a major achievement for Lydian, the entire sector, and the Republic of Armenia. I am confident that the long-awaited launch of the Amulsar project will bring tangible economic benefits to the country and significantly ...

A remote meeting of the Council of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association public organization was held, with the following members in attendance: 1. Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC, represented by Vardan Jhanyan 2. Teghut CJSC, represented by Karen Simonyan 3. Lydian Armenia CJSC, represented by Hayk Aloyan 4. Kapan Mining and Processing Plant CJSC, represented by Vahram Avagyan 5. GeoProMining ...

A workshop on “Human Rights and Environmental Aspects in Mining: State Obligations and Business Opportunities” was held in Yerevan. Representatives from Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, ZPMC, international experts, and Asatur Vardanyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, all attended the ceremony. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister emphasized that mining is a critical sector of the economy with ...

Under the leadership of Asatur Vardanyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, the first meeting of the working group established to define the timeframe and benchmarks for implementing the changes envisaged by the Mining Sector Development Strategy was held. The working group comprises representatives of higher education institutions of the Republic of Armenia, as well as members of the ...

Asatur Vardanyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, received representatives of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association and sectoral organizations. The Deputy Minister welcomed the guests, emphasizing that the mining industry is a key sector and driving force of the economy, and noting that changes are planned to ensure the sector’s sustainable development, including legislative reforms. Vardan Jhanyan, President ...

Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) continues to provide ongoing support for sports programs that contribute to the development of a healthy and active generation. Syunik Football Academy has brought together all young football enthusiasts in Syunik under one team, creating a united “family” built on sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. Today, nearly 1,000 young athletes are training at Syunik FA, a clear ...