Armenia mandates GPS systems for vehicles transporting minerals from  border zones

ArmInfo. In Armenia, all vehicles transporting minerals from the border zone must be  equipped with GPS systems. This decision was made at a government  meeting on August 13.

The rationale for the draft resolution notes that the need for this  adoption is driven by reforms outlined in the Subsoil Code. The  document is designed to enhance transparency in the extraction and  transportation of minerals in border regions. This will be achieved  by making GPS equipment mandatory for mining and transport machinery  as well as mineral-hauling trucks, ensuring their seamless connection  to server infrastructure, and establishing clear protocols for data  processing, sharing, and security.

The new measures will grant state agencies access to movement data  for monitoring purposes, helping to facilitate the early detection of  potential violations and mitigate environmental risks to border  riverbeds.

Previously, a lack of standardized data-exchange procedures,  technical specifications for uninterrupted server connectivity, and a  clearly defined circle of authorized agencies hindered oversight.  Without these regulations, the control mechanisms envisioned by the  Subsoil Code remained incomplete, preventing authorities from  effectively tracking vehicle movements, identifying infractions in a  timely manner, and safeguarding border river ecosystems.