AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMining: Amulsar began operations on Oct. 10 after more than $750 million in investment. The mine is expected to produce 210,000 ounces of gold a year, generate about $130 million in annual state revenue and add roughly 1.5% to GDP; the government holds a 12.5% stake. Beverages: Carlsberg agreed to buy PepsiCo bottlers in Armenia and Georgia, pending Armenian government approval, bringing its South Caucasus operations under one regional structure. Agriculture & Exports: Regular cargo flights to the UAE are due to start in November, carrying up to 20 tonnes of Armenian produce per flight. Meanwhile, tomato growers blocked a highway over poor sales after subsidies ended. Trade: New EU preferences will ease access for Armenian goods covering about 80% of exports to the bloc for two years. Armenian-origin exports to the EU have already risen nearly 70%. Industry: Armenia’s industrial output grew 7.4% in January–August.
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