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Armenia: before the goldrush

A British mining company has struck gold in southern Armenia. What’s in it for the locals? Updated 3 February with reply. Русский

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The small village of Gndevaz in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province will soon be home to Lydian International’s Amulsar gold mine. The reception is mixed. Photo by Peter Liakhov.

Read Lydian International's response to this article here.

“Is this what we fought a war for?” Victoria exclaims, exasperated, jabbing the table with her finger.