Armenia Demands Answers from India Over Illegal Mining

India has assured the Azerbaijani government that it is investigating accusations of illegal mining in the former Soviet republic by metal giant Vedanta. The company stands accused of exploiting gold reserves in territories that have been occupied by Armenia.

The issue was raised during a recent visit to Armenia by an Indian delegation.

“India has assured Azerbaijan that it will probe the issue. The government has also told them that Indian companies will have to operate in accordance with inter-governmental agreements and local legislation,” a senior official told the Press Trust of India.