Continuing its established tradition, the Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) celebrated Miner's and Metallurgist's Day, a professional holiday for industry employees, on the third Sunday of July with a series of festive events.
The celebrations commenced with a unique joint event with Komatsu, featuring a spectacular demonstration in the mine area. The highlight was a "dance" of Komatsu equipment set to the music of Aram Khachaturian. Attendees included regional and community leaders fr om Syunik, international guests, Komatsu representatives, various Armenian mining company representatives, professional organizations. This event showcased the capabilities of modern mining equipment, offering a special tribute to the miners.
"We integrate modern equipment and technologies into our daily operations. Komatsu, a global leader in construction and mining machinery, provides us with 24 different types of equipment for various purposes. Only in 2022, we have signed an agreement to purchase 21 units of equipment worth 25.7 million dollars," Roman Khudoliy, General Director of ZCMC, remarked in his speech.
Tomoshi Kitsuwa, General Director of Komatsu Central Asia, expressed gratitude for the fruitful cooperation and the trust ZCMC places in Komatsu's equipment for its day-to-day operations.
The festivities continued with an event for ZCMC employees at Kajaran's Palace of Culture, wh ere the Russian version of ZCMC's historical yearbook was presented. During a solemn award ceremony, 22 employees were recognized for their outstanding work over the past year. Attendees included RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Governor of Syunik region Robert Ghukasyan, heads of Kajaran and Kapan communities Manvel Paramazyan and Gevorg Parsyan.
In his welcoming speech, General Director Roman Khudoly thanked all employees, emphasizing their daily contributions to the enterprise's growth. "We aim for ZCMC to be more than just a workplace but a platform for continuous learning, development, and achieving new professional heights. This year, we have made significant strides in modernizing processes related to technical safety, employee health and safety, and environmental management. Despite the challenges, I am confident that our team can overcome even the most ambitious goals," he stated.
Governor of Syunik region Robert Hukasyan made a welcoming speech.
"Today it is difficult to imagine the economic picture of the region without the labor of miners and metallurgists. Also, with the cooperation of the mining giant, the governor's office and the municipalities, many projects and works are carried out, the results of which are visible in the lives of the residents. There is not a single industry in the region that ZCMC doesn't support, for which I am grateful both to the management of the company and to the people who, with their hard work, have an economic impact on the life of our state," said Robert Ghukasyan.
In his congratulatory message, the head of Kajaran community, Manvel Paramazyan, also touched upon the role of ZCMC in the community and region.
“Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine is an organization that has had a brilliant career at different times and is the backbone of our economy. On the occasion of the professional holiday, I especially congratulate the enterprise’s workforce of thousands, led by General Director Roman Khudoliy, and wish them prosperity and new success in their work,” said the head of Kajaran community.
The celebrations concluded with a concert and a gastro-fair held in the courtyard of Kajaran's Culture Palace.
Founded in 1952, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC (ZCMC) is a leading miner and processor of copper-molybdenum ore, employing over 4,600 people. ZCMC is one of Armenia's foremost companies and the largest taxpayer, contributing 70 billion 881 million drams in taxes in 2023, making it the number one taxpayer in the country.