H.E. Andrew Turner, Ambassador of Canada in Armenia, gives an opening speech at the Alex and Marie Manoogian Hall – AUA
On September 29, the American University of Armenia (AUA) Center for Responsible Mining, the Armenian International Mining and Metallurgy Society (AIMMS), and the International Chamber of Mines of Armenia (ICMA) hosted a one-day workshop: “Global Progress in Optimizing Mining Processes: Prospects for Armenia.”
The workshop brought together industry leaders and academic experts to discuss reducing the environmental and resource footprint of metal mining. Topics ranged from minimizing waste, optimizing power and water usage, handling bulk materials, and implementing best available techniques (BAT).
The workshop examined the latest global advancements in optimizing resource use and minimizing the environmental footprint of mining and mineral processing. It presents the challenges and advances in processing practice at the mill, as well as how to manage waste. It serves as a premier event designed to foster knowledge exchange by bringing together industry professionals and researchers to discuss critical issues and opportunities within the Armenian mining sector.
