"According to Gladzor Residents Mining Risks are Radiation, Water Pollution and Elimination of Orchards (Photos)", 26 May 2016

...[T]he public hearings on the environmental impact of Gladzor polymetallic mine development project submitted by “Vayk Metal” LLC were held in the community...“Vayk Metal” LLC representative Aram Osikyan said that 20-30% of the mine development will be carried out in opencast manner, the rest will be underground...The participants of the public discussion raised the risks of Gladzor polymetallic mine development...Gladzor EX Community Head said:...In the 60’s this mine was developed...Radiation caused the cessation of the mine development...Aram Osikyan [said]: There are no radiation risks...Seyran Minasyan, Water Ecosystem Expert [said] [a]ll the drainage water in this area and coming out of the caves of the closed mines will be dumped into the drinking water and fields of the villages...[includes photos & a video]