He stated that the Ministry recognises the strategic importance of both the conference and the Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor, which organises the event.

The Minister expressed his gratitude to the Institute for its decades of work, which has helped Serbia gain international recognition in the fields of mining and metallurgy.

According to him, the revival of production and the return to the country’s finest mining traditions, which have been witnessed in recent years, are opening up new topics and creating additional opportunities for scientific discussion.

On the sidelines of the conference, Balint, accompanied by his special adviser, Dr Ivica Đalović, met with the Director of the Mining and Metallurgy Institute, Dr Mile Bugarin, to discuss additional support for the scientific institution.

The participants discussed ways to advance the Institute’s scientific research, strengthen cooperation with industry, and apply modern technologies in mining and metallurgy.

Particular attention was devoted to further investment in scientific infrastructure and support for researchers, with the aim of further strengthening the Institute’s role in innovation development.

The conference, held at Borsko Jezero, brought together more than 150 scientists and researchers from various countries. It covered topics in geology, underground and surface mining, metal processing and environmental protection, alongside a range of expert presentations and workshops.

Source: srbija.gov.rs