Tag Archives: Vardan Jhanyan

Amazon to Invest €1.4 Billion in the Netherlands Over 3 Years

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 ...

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Association of Mining and Metallurgy ready to back Armenia’s accession to CRIRSCO. Vardan Jhanyan

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 ...

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Vardan Jhanyan held a meeting with CRIRSCO President Garth Kirkham

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 ...

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Having a stadium with international standards in Kapan is a priority: Vardan Jhanyan

“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 ...

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Top 10 Deepest Mines in the World

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 ...

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Joining CRIRSCO Discussed by the Association of Mining and Metallurgy at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

The Armenian Association of Mining and Metallurgy held a working group meeting at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. During the meeting, possible approaches to Armenia’s transition to CRIRSCO standards were discussed. Vardan Jhanyan, President of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association, noted that the government is now studying Armenia’s transfer to the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting ...

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Journalism Awards for Outstanding Coverage of Mining Issues

The results of the “Mining 2025” journalism competition were announced as part of the international “Mining Armenia 2025” Forum. The awards were presented by Susanna Martirosyan, Vice President of the Association of Mining and Metallurgy of Armenia, and Anna Baghdasaryan, Head of the Economic Journalists Club. According to Shushanik Kerobyan, a sector expert, coverage of the mining industry in Armenia’s ...

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Apartment Sales in Multi-Apartment Buildings Reach 2,181 Transactions in Armenia

According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the number of apartment sale and purchase transactions in multi-apartment buildings across Armenia totaled 2,181 as of September 2025. In Yerevan, 1,524 transactions were recorded, accounting for 69.9% of the total. Regional breakdown: Kotayk Province – 237 transactions (10.9%) Lori Province – 106 (4.9%) Armavir Province – 81 ...

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Armenian Mining Forum 2025: Ahead of COP17- Competition for a Biodiversity Conservation Programme in the Sector

The Armenian Mining Forum 2025 (Mining Armenia Forum) was held in Tsaghkadzor on October 3–4. For the second consecutive year, the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) served as the Forum’s general sponsor, sharing this role this year with Lydian Armenia. The sector’s growing importance is reflected in the participation of companies from a wide range of industries in the organization of ...

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Mining Is One of the Key Sectors of the Economy- Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

Mining is one of Armenia’s key economic sectors, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan said on October 3 at the “Armenian Mining 2025” Forum. He noted that the event provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the sector’s challenges, prospects, and development opportunities. Khudatyan further underlined that the forum enables the identification of innovative and effective solutions for the ...

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