Environmental Protection and Mining
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia
18, August 2025
On August 16, at around 07:30 a.m., the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) received an alert regarding pollution of the Debed River. Inspectors from the Lori and Tavush Territorial Divisions of EPMIB conducted an extensive field inspections along the river to identify the potential source of contamination. The inspection revealed that a pipeline leading to the “Nahatak” tailings dam of the Akhtala Mining and Processing Enterprise had ruptured, which caused
14, August 2025
On the basis of a report on an alleged crime submitted by the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body to the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, damage amounting to 11.5 million AMD caused to state-owned lands has been restored.
12, August 2025
During preventive measures conducted in Armavir Province, inspectors from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) detected an illegal sand extraction operation in the administrative territory of Apaga village, Araks community. The unauthorized extraction of mineral resources using heavy machinery was immediately halted. The equipment and truck involved have been seized and transferred to the protected area of the EPMIB’s Armavir regional division. A report on t
11, August 2025
During measures aimed at ensuring compliance with water resource regulations, inspectors from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB) identified violations at “VARD-KNAR” LLC. The company, engaged in stone processing in Armavir Province, had extracted water from a deep well for industrial purposes without the required water use permit. By decision of the head of the EPMIB’s Armavir regional division, the illega
08, August 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body has summarized oversight results in the field of biodiversity for the first half of 2025. Inspection Activities A total of 4 inspections were conducted in 3 branches of the “Hayantar” State Non-Commercial Organization. Violations and Environmental Damage 703 violations were recorded. 5,466 trees were found to be illegally felled. 3,040.7 cubic meters of illegal timber were de
07, August 2025
Arayik Sargsyan, Chief State Inspector of the Department for Soil, Waste, and Hazardous Substances Control within the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body (EPMIB), has been recognized upon his retirement for his long-term dedicated service and conscientious, effective performance of his duties. He was awarded a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative gift in acknowledgment of his contributions.
05, August 2025
In the first half of 2025, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia conducted comprehensive oversight activities within the Subsoil Use and Subsoil Protection Sector. The results are summarized as follows: Inspections Conducted: A total of 46 inspections were carried out across various sites and entities engaged in subsoil use. Violations Registered: 66 instances of legal violations by subsoil users were offici
31, July 2025
Today, under the initiative of Hovhannes Martirosyan, head of Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body, a professional discussion was held focused on addressing the challenges related to the keeping of wild animals in captivity or semi-captivity without appropriate authorization in the Republic of Armenia, as well as planning further actions. The meeting was organized as part of the efforts to discuss issues recorded during the session of the committee formed for the organization a
30, July 2025
In early July 2025, servicemen of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia alerted the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body regarding an exhausted and helpless bear cub located in the border zone between Vayots Dzor and Ararat. On the same day, specialists from the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body took immediate action and transferred the approximately four-month-old cub of the Transcaucasian brown bear—listed in the Red Book of the Republic o
29, July 2025
The Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia has conducted an inspection of Metta Group LLC, a company engaged in construction and the sale of construction materials in Yerevan. The inspection revealed that the company was operating a concrete batching plant and a gravel crushing facility without the legally required permit for the emission of hazardous substances into the atmosphere from stationary sources. As a result, by decision of the Head of the Ye
