Armen Movsisyan: mining sector activities in Armenia are gaining impetusDecember 21, 2010 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan spoke of achievements in the country’s mining sector at December 21 news conference in Yerevan. “18,7 million tons of ore were produced in 2010, increasing by 16% against last year’s results. Production of concentrates showed 36,4% growth, with copper and molybdenum concentrates manufacturing increasing by 32,6% and 0,2% to gross 116 464 and 8 893 tons respectively.” “AMD 140 billion worth of products was manufactured in 2010, increasing by 59% compared with 2009 results. Thus, mining sector activities in Armenia are gaining impetus, showing signs of recovery after world crisis,” the Minister concluded. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |