  RA government approves draft Mining Code September 3, 2010 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 3, the Armenian government approved the draft Mining Code. RA Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Areg Galstyan said that the code defines mining procedures, principles for environmental protection during mining activities and other legal relationships. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan noted, for his part, that adoption of the code is of keen importance for development of Armenia’s economy. “Taking into consideration Armenia’s potential, international structures offer creating a separate mining ministry. Thus, we have no right to make mistakes,” he said. The Prime Minister instructed all ministries to submit their opinions and comments on the matter for further discussion.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark  The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services.Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers.BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia.Armenia win 3 gold medals at European Junior Boxing Championships Armenia has three world champions after the European Junior Boxing Championships held in Sarajevo over the past week. |
