The collective relocation of Krivelj can no longer be delayed
While the residents of Krivelj have been waiting for more than a decade for the authorities to make the necessary arrangements for the relocation of their village near Bor, Serbia Zijin Copper has continued to press ahead. Mining operations, including works carried out without the required authorisations, have moved so close to homes, the school and the cemetery that virtually no safe distance remains. Daily blasting and ground tremors disturb residents and damage their homes and their ancestors’ graves. Life in Krivelj is now dominated by noise, vibrations and dust. The competent authorities must urgently ensure that mining operations comply with the law, provide effective oversight and protect residents. The relocation process must also be conducted transparently, with the full participation of local residents and safeguards to preserve the community.
