In commemoration of its five-year presence in Bor, Serbia Zijin Copper and Serbia Zijin Mining jointly hosted an “Open Day for the Media” at the former RTB Bor headquarters. The event aimed to showcase how modern mining practices have influenced the local economy, ecology, and the overall development of Bor and neighboring communities. Themed “Transformation of the Mining Industry,” the gathering shed light on the significant changes brought about by the mining sector.
Guodžu, the general director of Serbia Zijin Copper, highlighted the integral relationship between the company and Bor, emphasizing their shared history of overcoming challenges. Since Zijin’s arrival, investments in Bor and Majdanpek have surged, surpassing the initial capitalization. Over five years, Serbia Ziđin Koper injected $2.594 billion into technical upgrades, safety measures, and environmental initiatives, exceeding their obligations. Notably, around $225 million was allocated to environmental conservation, substantially improving Bor and Majdanpek’s ecological landscape. Guodžu also underscored the transformative impact of reclamation projects, such as the greening of the Kopovo landfill and the restoration of 200 hectares of land.
Su Yongding, CEO of Serbia Zijin Mining, highlighted the company’s contributions, including social payments exceeding $2.3 billion and tax contributions of over $240 million. The company’s procurement activities surpassed $300 million, while job creation reached 4,000 positions, offering salaries 54% above the national average. Su Jongding emphasized their commitment to sustainable mining practices, with the goal of creating a “green mine” through extensive greening and afforestation efforts.
Guodžu reiterated the company’s commitment to Bor’s development and the broader eastern Serbia region, emphasizing the need for skilled labor. Over the past five years, more than 3,000 young professionals have been hired, with 450 recruited from neighboring towns like Zaječar, Boljevac, Negotin, and Kladovo. He highlighted ongoing investments, particularly in the technical upgrade and expansion of the Smelter and Refinery (TIR), positioning Bor for significant progress in the coming years.
During the media’s visit, journalists toured various facilities, including coordination centers, the “Čukaru Peki” mine’s low pit, flotation plants, laboratories, smelters, and refining plants, witnessing the comprehensive mining process from extraction to finished product.
