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EBRD terminates investment in Armenian gold mine following protests
The investment was terminated after a standoff between Armenia's government, the mining company, and protesters.
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Clashes continue in Armenia over gold mine, environmental impacts
Protesters claim the project will cause damage to the environment, demand that the government cancel the project.
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Armenia: Communities affected by Amulsar gold mine call on EBRD to withdraw from project alleging non-compliance with bank's environmental & social policy
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Armenia: UK & US Govt. allegedly pressured govt. to finish construction of controversial Amulsar gold mine, despite socio-environmental risks