The association 'Eko Istok' is collecting citizen objections to a proposed mining expansion plan that could affect villages near Zajecar and Bor.
Key facts
- •The mining complex expansion covers 126 square kilometers.
- •The plan mentions the potential displacement of residents in certain villages.
- •Villages cited as being at risk include Nikolicevo, Zvezdan, Slatina, and Metovnica.
- •The deadline for submitting formal objections to the Agency for Spatial Planning and Urbanism of Serbia is August 3.
- •The association 'Eko Istok' is calling for support from environmental organizations, students, and activists.
The association 'Eko Istok' is organizing a collection of citizen objections in Belgrade today regarding the expansion of the 'Cukaru Peki' and 'Malka Golaja' mining complex. The proposed plan covers 126 square kilometers across the territories of Zajecar and Bor, which the association claims could threaten local villages.
Details of the expansion plan
The current early public review for the spatial plan includes potential displacement of residents in certain villages. The association specifically identified the villages of Nikolicevo, Zvezdan, Slatina, and Metovnica as being at risk from the planned expansion.
How to submit objections
Citizens can submit their objections in writing to the Agency for Spatial Planning and Urbanism of Serbia until August 3. Today, organized groups are collecting signatures at two Belgrade locations: in front of the Mercator shopping center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at the sports fields near Usce from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
