The Ljubija mine is a large open pit mine [1] located in Prijedor, in the western part of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Republika Srpska, 48 km South - East of Banja Luka and 250 km South - East of the capital, Sarajevo. Ljubija represents the largest iron ore reserves in Bosnia and Herzegovina having estimated reserves of 442 million tonnes of ore.[2] The mine produces around 2,900,000 tonnes of iron ore/year.[2] Iron ore is mined together with zinc, lead, baryte and fluorite.[1]

Ljubija mine
Ljubija mine in 1938.
Location
Ljubija mine is located in Republika Srpska
Ljubija mine
Ljubija mine
Ljubija mine is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ljubija mine
Ljubija mine
LocationPrijedor
TownRepublika Srpska
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates44°54′06″N 16°35′52″E / 44.90167°N 16.59778°E / 44.90167; 16.59778
Production
ProductsIron ore
Production2,900,000 tonnes of iron ore
Financial year2008
History
Opened1916
Owner
CompanyArcelorMittal

History

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Ore mining in this location first began in 6th century BC. Modern industrial production was established in 1916.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ljubija ore field, Ljubija, Prijedor, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mindat.org
  2. ^ a b "Mining and Chemical Industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (PDF). .esiweb.org. 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-06.