ArmInfo. The public perception of the mining industry is often distorted. Many believe that this industry harms the environment, while the true significance of its contribution to the development of the country remains in the shadows.
This was stated on November 8 at a seminar for journalists in Kapan, dedicated to the topic of "Mining Industry and the Agenda for Economic Development of Armenia", by Deputy Director of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) Vardan Janyan.
In this regard, the deputy director noted that the role of journalists is extremely important for the future of the industry, as well as the consent of the public, especially local residents, with the activities of the plant. At the same time, he explained that the mining industry is dynamic and cannot ensure stable production depending on demand. "Fluctuations in our industry are not related to demand, as is the case in other areas. They mainly depend on geological conditions.
Even with the same volume of production, the amount of copper may vary due to the characteristics of the deposits. However, our industry remains stable. The main problem is that the public underestimates the importance and potential of our sector.
And this problem must be solved>, - explained Janyan. At the same time, according to the deputy director of ZCMC, the industry is unique in that it connects workers and their families with their place of work, which does not happen, for example, in the IT sector, where specialists can work from anywhere in the world, without being in Armenia. , - added Janyan.
Touching on tax revenues, he noted that if the Amulsar deposit operates, and Kajaran and Teghut increase production volumes, then these three enterprises will be able to provide tax revenues to the state budget at the level of 1 billion dollars. "This 1 billion dollar can completely cover our external debt in 13 years," the deputy director added.
Speaking about the development paths of the industry, the expert emphasized the need to put into operation deposits that are in a semi-frozen state, as well as to increase production at existing deposits. At the same time, the most difficult and lengthy process, as Janyan explained, is the development of new deposits, which requires 10 to 20 years to begin their exploitation. In this regard, as the deputy director noted, exploration of new deposits continues in Armenia, but even if they are discovered, the results will only become visible in 10-15 years. , - the deputy director summarized.
