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Copyright University of Zagreb Dec 1996

Abstract

Croatia is not especially rich in mineral ore resources, and therefore it cannot be included into "mining countries". Nevertheless, since exploitation of mineral resources is a primary activity in economy of any country, mining in Croatia is given a great significance. In Croatia, research and exploitation of oil and gas is considered to be the most significant. Exploitation of mineral resources for production of metals is negligable, while exploitation of non-metals satisfies the majority of needs of building-material industry. Regarding the amount of mineral resources taken out of mines and the number of economic subjects, exploitation of technical building stone, building sand and gravel and pug comes first. Expoitation of mineral resources was almost cut in half during the war in Croatia, and only the exploitation of technical stone, gravel, sand and clay is gradually returning to the level reached in the pre-war 1990. Despite the significance that mining has for economic development and the annual income that it produces, which amounts to 600 milion USD per year, it is not given due respect in Croatia. Leading subjects in that field in Croatia should elaborate a plan of development and enhance the role of mining in the overall economy of the state. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

Details

Title
RUDARSTVO U GOSPODARSTVU REPUBLIKE HRVATSKE
Author
Matisa, Zeljko
Pages
1-4
Section
Izlaganje na znanstvenom skupu
Publication year
1996
Publication date
Dec 1996
Publisher
University of Zagreb
ISSN
03534529
e-ISSN
18490409
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Croatian
ProQuest document ID
215040310
Copyright
Copyright University of Zagreb Dec 1996