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T1 Mining and environment in the Western Balkans
A1 Zoï Environment Network, 
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 mining
K1 Balkan region
YR 2009
FD 2009
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7901
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7901
NO Mining and mineral processing has played a vital part  in the history and economy of the Western Balkans.  Richly endowed with mineral resources such as copper,  chromite, lead and zinc, it boasts some of the largest  deposits in Europe. Capitalizing on such mineral assets  will be a priority for South Eastern Europe in order to  boost local economies and attract foreign investment.  To secure the environmental, economic and social  sustainability of such new or restarted operations,  the region will need to define and enforce a legal  framework for sustainable mining practices.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026