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Debate over foreign influence in Serbia’s mining strategy intensifies

A controversy has emerged regarding the involvement of Chinese and Russian-affiliated companies in the drafting of Serbia's long-term mining strategy. This issue has raised concerns about sovereignty, foreign investment, and the future trajectory of the nation's extractive industries. The debate intensified following reports that representatives from Zijin Mining Group, a major Chinese player, and NIS, Serbia's oil company, were part of the working group responsible for developing Serbia’s Strategy for the Management of Mineral and Other Geological Resources through 2040,…