EcoLur
Today dozens of participants of “Irresponsible mining” alternative conference intruded into the hall of the international conference “Responsible Mining in Armenia: Opportunities and Challenges”. They treated the water of Armenian rivers completely polluted with mine tails to the government member, particularly Nature Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan. “Mr. Minister, drink the water of our river, we are treating you this water, the Armenian population has to drink this water because of mines,” said “Teghout Supporters” civic initiative member Anna Shahnazaryan. The Minister refused to drink the water. The environmentalists starting shouting “Shame, shame”. “Shame on all of you,” Aram Harutyunyan said. In the opinions of “Irresponsible mining” alternative conference members, the international conference is held in Armenia to legalize mining. It should be mentioned that “Responsible Mining in Armenia: Opportunities and Challenges” international conference is held in Yerevan organized by the Armenian government with the support of the World Bank, EBRD, US, UK and German Embassies, Canadian Government, as well as mining companies. More details soon.
March 25, 2014 at 14:35