AMULSAR OPEN GOLD PIT MINING AND ITS HEAP LEACH FACILITY CAUSED LITIGATION
15:05 April 03, 2015
EcoLur
Amulsar open pit gold mining project and the construction of a heap
leach facility caused litigation in court. Reminder: the project is
implemented by Lydian International with the financial support of
IFC, International Finance Corporation, and EBRD, the European Bank
for Reconstruction and Development. In 2014 the project was issued a
positive opinion of the environmental expertise of Nature Protection
Ministry with 6 requirements mandatory for implementation.
The claim was issued by Gndevaz villagers, which is immediate impact
zone of the project, and by two NGOs – “EcoIravunq” (Environmental
Law) and “EcoDar” against Nature Protection Ministry, Energy and
Natural Resources Ministry and Scientific-Expert Committee on Lake
Sevan Preservation. More details in next publications.