New gold deposits discovered in Azerbaijan

New gold deposits were discovered in Azerbaijan, the Ecology and Natural Resources Minister of Azerbaijan Huseyngulu Bagirov told reporters Jan. 20.

He said that at present a corresponding work is underway for gold production at two fields.

“Aside from that, a few more gold deposits have been found. At present, calculations are underway with regard to these fields. Deposits were found mainly in the northwest of the Lesser Caucasus,” the minister added.

Minister Bagirov also said that the number of the discovered gold deposits in Azerbaijan is steadily growing. (Trend.az)