...181.7 ha of land areas owned by the community were recognized as eminent domain and transferred to Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine for the development of molybdenum reserves. Qajaran Villagers are not satisfied with interim decisions in the form of compensations...“...If the mine is opened, everything will be covered with dust…We are turning into forced displaced persons. We won’t give our land and are ready to defend it with our blood…” Such statements were heard in the course of discussions made by village representatives...Cronimet Company representatives didn’t turn up...[The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Cronimet to respond. Cronimet’s response is below.]