Jermuk:Mining activities continue along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, according to Amin Mammadov, Chairman of the 'Water Use Specialists' Public Union, who spoke at a briefing organized by the Environmental Protection First NGO Coalition. The briefing focused on the 'Environmental Impact of Mining Activities Carried Out in the Territory of Armenia.'

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Mammadov highlighted the serious environmental concerns arising from the exploitation of the Amulsar gold mine near the Armenian city of Jermuk. He emphasized that under the Convention on the assessment of transboundary impacts, Armenia is obliged to provide a report on the environmental impact to both the public and the governments of neighboring countries affected by these activities. However, Armenia has not submitted any such report.

Waste from the mining industry reportedly enters transboundary rivers through groundwater, causing environmental damage to other countries. In Armenia, local residents and several non-governmental organizations have protested the issue, blocking roads and demanding a government report. These organizations were later accused in Armenia of spying for Azerbaijan.

Mammadov stated that despite ongoing concerns, the Armenian government has yet to provide the required environmental impact assessment reports as mandated by the Espoo Convention. The coalition continues to address this issue in every statement and briefing.