Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia and the U.S. will work together to create a new geological map of Armenia.

“Critical minerals have gained significant importance in the context of the development of artificial intelligence,” Pashinyan said at a press briefing when asked by Armenpress to provide details about the Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths signed between Armenia and the United States on May 26.

“The purpose of the memorandum is the exploration of Armenia’s subsoil using modern technologies. There are minerals that 40 or 50 years ago, apart from scientific interest, did not generate significant attention, but today they are of key importance for artificial intelligence and the production of technological products,” the Prime Minister noted.

Pashinyan added that the subsoil is not always explored through drilling anymore:

“We will work on developing a new geological map of Armenia using space-based research,” he said.