According to him, in response to the question, “On October 10, the Amulsar gold mine was officially commissioned. How do you feel about this decision?”, 30.6% of respondents responded “completely positively,” while another 21.8% responded “somewhat positively.”
At the same time, 9.4% of respondents assessed the decision somewhat negatively, and 20.6% completely negatively. 17.7% of respondents found it difficult to answer the question.
Thus, the overall share of positive assessments was 52.4%, while 26% were negative.
About the survey
The survey was conducted from October 28 to November 4, 2026, in the Republic of Armenia using a telephone survey using the CATI system.
A total of 1,001 respondents participated in the survey. The stated margin of error is 3%.
About the Amulsar gold mine
The Amulsar gold mine is located on the border of the Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions of Armenia, near Jermuk. The project is being implemented by Lydian Armenia, a company with a 12.5% state-owned stake.
The official launch of the mine took place on October 10, 2026. Total investment in the project exceeds $750 million. Annual state budget revenues from taxes and royalties are expected to reach $120–130 million.
The project’s implementation has been accompanied for several years by protests from environmental activists and local residents concerned about the potential impact of mining on the environment and water resources in the region.
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