The development of the Amulsar mine began in Armenia despite protests from residents.

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The Amulsar gold mine has started operations in Armenia, against which local residents and environmentalists protested.

As reported by "announced the resumption of work at the mine.

A ceremony dedicated to the start of operations at the Amulsar deposit took place in Armenia, writes "Voice of Armenia" on October 10.

At the opening ceremony of the mine, against which local residents and environmentalists have long opposed, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the years-long saga is over and this is "definitely a success story". He noted that it is necessary to analyze the entire path of project implementation, which was accompanied, among other things, by protests, in order to develop approaches for future investment programs. "First of all, it is necessary to address the question of why today we can hold this event in such a solemn atmosphere, without protests nearby," the Prime Minister said. According to him, this was facilitated by increased public awareness, meaning that answers to all the questions troubling people were formulated, and citizens of Armenia can now perceive the project as "their own".