ZCMC issues another statement regarding the situation at the  enterprise

ArmInfo. Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant CJSC (ZCMC) has issued another statement regarding the situation at the enterprise.

The statement notes that on February 6, 2025, a working meeting was  held under the leadership of the General Director of the Company with  the heads of all production units and structural divisions of ZCMC.   During the meeting, it was noted that the overwhelming majority of  employees are ready to begin  their work responsibilities and restore  the uninterrupted production process of ZCMC. Moreover, in recent  days, the company's employees have tried to resume work three times,  but were unable to do so due to threats of violence, physical  interference and restrictions on movement from a small group of about  70 people. The company has already filed three complaints with the RA  law enforcement agencies regarding the fore- mentioned facts.

"Some of the people hindering the company from restarting have no  affiliation with it whatsoever. They are not recognized as employees,  nor are they representatives of the Kajaran or Kapan communities. The  company believes that a small group of people should not have the  power to constantly disrupt the operations of a strategically  important organization through unlawful means, resulting in  significant material damage to thousands of employees, communities,  the Republic of Armenia, and the company itself. ZCMC CJSC will take  all measures provided by law to ensure the safety of its employees,  as well as the protection of production facilities and property. The  company has discussed organizational issues with employees and has  pledged to create a special committee after the restoration of  production. The committee will discuss existing problems with each  production unit in a civilized working atmosphere, and will carefully  develop a salary change program to ensure progressive, transparent,  fair, and comprehensive salary solutions," the statement says.

Recall that since the end of last week, some employees of the company  have gone on strike, demanding a 50% salary increase. ZCMC CJSC  considers these demands unrealistic and the actions of the strikers   to be outside the scope of the Labor Code.