In 1994 the institute was registered by RA State register as “Research and Design Institute of Armenian Non-ferrous Metallurgy” (“Haygunmetgitsnakhagits”). Later on 02.02.1998 the mentioned state organization was reorganized as “Research and Design Institute of Armenian Non-ferrous Metallurgy” (“Haygunmetgitsnakhagits”) scjsc, and on 08.12.1999 was renamed as Lernametalurgiai Institute cjsc.

Many famous scientists and leading specialists in this sphere of industry have managed and cooperated with the institute.