Copper concentrate production in Armenia decreased by 9.3% in the first half of the year

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07.08.2025, 16:57

Copper concentrate production in Armenia decreased by 9.3% from January to June of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 131,178 tons, the National Statistical Committee reported.

Copper concentrate production in Armenia decreased by 9.3% in the first half of the year

YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. Copper concentrate production in Armenia decreased by 9.3% from January to June of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 131,178 tons, the National Statistical Committee reported.

Meanwhile, zinc concentrate production increased by 8.7% to 5,854 tons, while molybdenum concentrate production decreased by 10.8% to 7,069 tons.

Additionally, 1,484.4 tons of ferromolybdenum were produced in the first half of the year, a 34.2% decrease from the same period in 2024.-0-

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