Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine performance boost expected in 2011-2012September 16, 2011 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his official trip to Armenia's Syunik province, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, visited the Agarak Copper Molybdenum Combine (ACMC). The Prime Minister reviewed the ACMC investment programs, which include modernization of processing facilities, professional training for employees, changes to the organizational structure of the enterprise and development of the mine, GeoProMining (GPM) diversified international mining group press service reported. In August 2009, GPM hired the Russia-based Mechanobr Institute to conduct a feasibility study for the reconstruction of ACMC. The institute developed an integrated approach to designing new and modernizing existing facilities at ACMC. The project includes the development of efficient technologies, implementation of modern engineering solutions and the use of more efficient, higher-output equipment. In June 2009, the government of Armenia provided ACMC with stabilization credit for anti-crisis measures to support a program to reduce costs and increase ACMC's competitiveness. In December 2009, ACMC began repayment of the government credit. In 2010, ACMC returned to profitability, and is seeking to further increase manufacturing and financial performance in 2011-2012. GeoProMining, founded in 2001, is an international, privately held company with a diversified base of gold and other metals assets. GeoProMining is engaged in mining activities in Armenia, Georgia and the Russian Federation. GeoProMining acquired the initial stake in ACMC in December 2007. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |