Russia signs contract to explore for polymetallic sulphides in AtlanticOctober 29, 2012 - 17:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has signed a contract with the International Seabed Authority to explore for polymetallic sulphides in the Atlantic Ocean, the Natural Resources Ministry said on Monday, Oct 29, according to RIA Novosti. The document was signed by Deputy Natural Resources Minister Denis Khramov and International Seabed Authority Secretary General Nit Allotey Odunton. Russia's efforts to explore for minerals in international seabed areas aims to ensure a balanced development of Russia’s minerals and raw materials base and its long-term geopolitical interests in line with its maritime doctrine, Khramov said at the signing ceremony. Russia will choose a company for this exploratory effort through tenders, Khramov said. Deep-sea polymetallic sulphides contain copper, nickel and zinc ores and are largely concentrated in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans at a depth of 1,600-8000 feet (1-5 km). The World Ocean’s ore minerals also include cobalt- and manganese-rich crusts and ferro-manganese nodules. Polymetallic sulphide deposits may contain from 1 million to 100 million tons of sulphides, according to expert estimates. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |