Serbia's Bor mining region holds up to $1 trillion in mineral potential

Dr. Mil Bugarin, director of the Institute for Mining and Metallurgy Bor, announced that the Bor mining region possesses significant mineral potential estimated to be worth between 900 billion and 1 trillion US dollars. According to JORC classification data, the Bor mineral zone contains approximately 5.5 to 6 billion tons of copper ore, which includes about 40 million tons of contained copper, 1.8 to 2 million kilograms of gold, and 6 million kilograms of silver.

In a separate development, Siniša Mali visited the Kolubara Mining Basin to meet with miners. Discussions focused on working conditions, safety, wage increases, and the importance of the mining sector to Serbia's energy security and economy. Mali emphasized the government's commitment to continued investment in the mining industry to improve living standards and ensure economic stability.