# Antimony mining exploration in Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/antimony-mining-exploration-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-08-18T06:25:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is being identified as a significant potential source of antimony, a critical metal used in defense, semiconductors, and solar technology. Global antimony prices have surged from approximately $12,000 per ton in 2023 to over $60,000 per ton by early 2026, driven largely by export controls from China, which, alongside Russia and Tajikistan, controls roughly 80% of the global supply.

In response to these supply chain vulnerabilities, mining projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina are advancing. The company Terra Balcanica has identified mineralization near Srebrenica, while a joint project between Terra Balcanica and Viogor-Zanik aims to establish a European supply source. This project has reported high-grade drill results and is moving into a new stage of development with secured concession bases and ongoing drilling preparations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Antimony mining project in Bosnia targets European supply

Terra Balcanica and Viogor-Zanik are developing an antimony mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina to establish a strategic European supply source for defense and high-tech sectors.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antimony-mining-project-in-bosnia-targets-european-supply

### 2026-08-10: Bosnia and Herzegovina holds estimated 200,000 tons of antimony

Bosnia and Herzegovina may hold 200,000 tons of antimony, a critical metal whose price has surged past $60,000 per ton due to Chinese export controls and rising global industrial demand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-holds-estimated-200000-tons-of-antimony

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