Serbia and Montenegro have fantastic mineral riches that go back to the Roman ages. Their major mineral resources include gold, zinc, coal, iron metal, oil and natural gas, silver, copper, chromite, pyrite, magnesium, limestone, and marble among others. All of these have been mined throughout history, particularly around the town of Bor, which was the […]
Eastern Europe gold
Gold Mining in Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia
Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia form an important part of the west Balkan region. Gold mining in these regions has a long history that dates back to the times of the ancient Roman Empire. In the ancient times alluvial gold was mined along rivers and streams in the lands that makes modern day Slovenia, Croatia and […]
Gold Mining in Albania, Macedonia, & Kosovo
Ancient Gold mining in the Balkan region is well documented starting in the medieval times, but modern mining begun in just the last 50 years. Most of this mining was done in the region that covers the three countries; Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo. Other than gold some of the other metals mined in the region […]
Bulgaria’s Ancient Gold Mining Locations
Bulgaria occupies a portion of the eastern Balkan Peninsula. Ancient gold artifacts from the Roman-era have been found throughout the country, though early sources of this gold are not known for certain, although there are placer gold deposits that have been found throughout the country that are likely sources for this early gold use. Thracia […]