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Conference Explores Business Opportunities in Armenia’s Mining Sector

Armen Stepanyan underscores the importance of addressing challenges in Armenia's mining sector through active engagement and knowledge sharing.

In a recent conference titled “Exploring Business Opportunities,” stakeholders gathered to discuss the pivotal role of “Environment, Social Sphere, and Management” in Armenia’s business sector. The event served as a significant platform for deliberating issues, proposed solutions, and the exploration of international practices. Armen Stepanyan, the Director of Sustainable Development at the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, highlighted the importance of such gatherings, emphasizing their role in addressing existing challenges through active engagement and knowledge sharing. Stepanyan reiterated the company’s commitment to tackling various challenges in the mining industry, stressing their incremental progress towards sustainable solutions. Despite the perception of mining as an environmental burden, Stepanyan assured that both the Zangezur Combine and other mining enterprises in Armenia are capable of managing environmental impacts effectively. He acknowledged the multitude of challenges but affirmed the company’s proactive approach in identifying and resolving them systematically. Stepanyan concluded by expressing the Zangezur Combine’s dedication to meeting international standards in the coming years.

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