At the Kostolac open-pit mine “Drmno,” the installation of a new self-propelled conveyor, worth 10.6 million euros, has been completed and it is expected to be put into coal production starting in April.
Dušan Živković, General Manager of Elektroprivreda Srbije, said after visiting the “West” assembly site that 2025 is a historic year for coal production at the Kostolac “Drmno” mine.
“More than 10 million tonnes have been produced, which is a record achieved by everyone working here. That is why it is important that we continue with modernization, which will enable even better results. Continuous modernization of equipment is key to long-term energy stability, and this project is yet another proof of a strategic approach to the development of the energy system,” Živković emphasized.
The mining sector of Elektroprivreda Srbije produced seven percent more coal last year than in 2024, the company announced.
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“Every new machine at an open-pit mine means greater and more efficient production. It is also a guarantee of the stability of our mining sector,” Živković underlined.
The completion of the bandwagon conveyor assembly was also visited by Ivan Janković, Assistant Minister of Mining and Energy for Geology and Mining. He pointed out that EPS investments in mining are continuing and that in 2025 they have reached 18.8 billion dinars.
“It is very important that the planned investments have been fully implemented and that the largest assembly of mining equipment for as many as four systems at RB Kolubara is progressing very well. The Ministry of Mining and Energy will continue to support investment projects that ensure energy security and stability,” Janković said.
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