Statement on Amulsar Gold-bearing Quartzite Deposit Exploitation, 01 March 2023

"...We, the representatives of the undersigned organizations and individuals, express our deep disappointment and discontent regarding the illegal, short-sighted, irresponsible, adventurous and dangerous decision of the RA government regarding the operation of a mine in Amulsar...

The Government of Armenia, instead of adopting a policy to revitalize the once flourishing and now a borderline resort town of Jermuk, instead of restoring the normal life, empowering the community, and improving the borderline security, is now engaging in Amulsar mining project. In doing so, the government prefers to ultimately sacrifice Jermuk and its established social and economic systems for the sake of 10-11 years of revenues from the mining activity, for the sake of several billion drams to temporarily replenish Armenia’s budget, for the sake of prosperity of a few offshore entities. 
Considering the unmanageability of the risks of Amulsar project, we are against the implementation of Amulsar project..."