2024-03-01 20:23:51
A consultation was held in the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during which the draft strategy for the development of the mining industry was discussed.
In particular, reference was made to the current situation in the field, production and export volumes, the realization of existing potential, opportunities and prospects for the development of the field, introduction of modern technologies. It was noted that the goals of the strategy are the creation and management of unified geological digital information databases, effective decision-making in the field of subsoil use and protection, application of international standards and approaches in the field of mining. The consistent fight against the illegal exploitation of mines and the implementation and application of clear mechanisms for this purpose, the effective management of tailings were highlighted.
The Prime Minister instructed to update the draft strategy and submit it for the approval of the government, taking into account the recommendations presented during the discussion.