Authors: M Rizaj E Beqiri I McBow E Z O’Brien F Kongoli
Publish Date: 2008/10/25
Volume: 60, Issue: 8, Pages: 18-22
Abstract
All historical periods of Kosovo—Ilirik Roman Medieval Turkish and former Yugoslavian—are linked with the intensive development of mining and metallurgy This activity influenced and still is influencing the overall position of Kosovo as a country For example according to a 2006 World Bank report as well as other studies Kosovo has potential lignite resources geological reserves of about 15 billion tonnes which are ranked fifth in the world in importance Other significant Kosovan mineral resources include lead zinc gold silver bauxite and uranium and rare metals accompanying those minerals including indium cadmium thallium gallium and bismuth These rare metals are of particular importance in developing advanced industrial technologies Kosovo also has reserves of highquality nonmetals including magnesite quartz grit bentonite argil talc and asbestos No database exists for these nonmetal reserves and further research and studies are needed
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