Mines are a vital part of many regional economies, bringing jobs and wealth into the area for as long as they are minerals to extract. But once they are gone, the large area they took up becomes a toxic wasteland, and the surrounding population often leaves for greener pastures. This is a particular problem in Armenia, which is a key producer of molybdenum, an ore found in many alloys and chemical compounds. Many currently active mines will eventually become unsustainable to continue...
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