  Armenian PM briefed on Syunik mining companies activities September 12, 2011 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the sidelines of a 3-day visit to Armenia’s Syunik province, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Agarak Copper and Molybdenum Combine. The Prime Minister was briefed on the plans of the enterprise, envisaging annual output increase from 2,7 to 3,5 mln tons of ore in 2012. Complete reconstruction of the processing plant was initiated to achieve the goal, to be completed in late 2011. A visit to Kajaran- based Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine was on PM Sargsyan’s agenda. The annual output of Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine totals 12,8 mln tons of ore meant for consumption at local and foreign markets.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
