Overview of Coal Resources and Development Proposals Inserbia

Serbia is rich in coal resources. Its geological reserves are 18.983 billion tons and recoverable reserves are 7.514 billion tons, accounting for 0.7% of the world's total. It ranks 14th in the world's coal-rich countries. Among the coals, lignite accounts for more than 90%. The coal reserve-production ratio is 199in Serbia, and the degree of resource protection is rather high. Although there are as many as 34 coal-bearing basins in Serbia, more than 97% of its geological reserves and recoverable reserves are concentrated in such four coal-bearing basins as Kosowo, Kolubala, Metohija, and Kostolac. The eastern region of the Kolubala Basin and the central Kosowo Basin are designated as high-quality coal-rich areas in Serbia. Serbia enjoys basic political stability, good economic development and has no major investment obstacles. However, due to its small market, it is more suitable for small-scale coal resource development.