Thursday, May 12 2016 19:13
Naira Badalian

Hovik Abrahamyan discussed prospects of mining industry in Armenia with Head of "Polymetal" OJSC

ArmInfo. On May 12 Prime Minister of 

Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan received President of Polymetal OJSC Igor 
Finogenov and CEO of the company Vitaly Nesis, the press- service of 
the government informed. 
 
The Prime Minister highly assessed the activities and implementation 
of the investment program of the company in the mining sector of 
Armenia. Abrahamyan stressed the importance of stable development of 
mining industry of the country. 
 
Igor Finogenov noted that all the opportunities for conducting 
efficient activities are created in Armenia.  He stated that the 
company is interested in consistent implementation of investment 
program in Armenia. 
 
The sides also discussed issues related to the current work of the 
company and the extension of cooperation. The importance of observing 
the principles of social and environmental responsibility was 
mutually emphasized. 
 
To note, Polymetal International is one of the leading companies in 
gold and silver mining in Russia and Kazakhstan.