Historical Timeline
1955
The first geological observations and
surveys of the locality Borov Dol are made by the Geological Institute;
1965
Systematic research begins with the
preparation of a geological map 1: 1000 on an area of 100 km2, with which the initial information for further research is obtained;
1966 – 1983
The first detailed geological surveys are carried out; a total of 44 holes are drilled to check the copper content of the ore;
1984
The first Elaborate with calculation of the ore reserves of Borov Dol is prepared, which confirms the porphyry copper mineralisation in the ore deposit;
1984 – 1988
Detailed geological research continues; a total of 27 holes are drilled to check the copper content of the ore;
October, 2010
The company DPTU “Borov Dol” DOOEL Radovish is founded;
December, 2010
Decision is made on the granting of a concession for detailed geological surveys of mineral raw materials – copper to DPTU “Borov Dol” DOOEL Radovish at the locality “Borov Dol”;, municipality of Konche and municipality of Shtip;
2011
The first protective archaeological
surveys of the Borov Dol site are carried out in cooperation with the NU Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments
and Museum-Stip and the Ministry of Culture, in order to enable geological
surveys;
2011 – 2014
The latest detailed geological surveys are carried out by DPTU Borov Dol DOOEL Radovish; a total of 28 holes are drilled;
December, 2014
An Elaborate is prepared from the performed detailed geological investigations, with a calculation of the geological ore reserves, of copper mineral raw material at the “Borov Dol” locality, municipality of Konche and municipality
of Shtip;
2016
Decision is made on awarding a concession for the exploitation of mineral raw materials – copper to DPTU Borov Dol DOOEL
Radovish in the locality “Borov Dol”,
Municipality of Konche and Municipality of Shtip;
2017 & 2018
Two additional archaeological surveys are conducted at the Borov Dol site by the National Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum-Stip;
April, 2018
The main mining project for the
exploitation of mineral raw materials copper ores at the site “Borov Dol” municipality of Konche and the municipality of Stip is
developed;
October, 2018
An exploitation permit is issued by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of
Macedonia
December, 2018
Official start of preparatory work for the opening of the new mining in Borov Dol;
April, 2020
Building permit from the Ministry of
Transport and Communications is obtained for the construction of the Mining Complex Borov Dol;
January, 2021
Commencement of testing and adjustment
of the primary crushing unit and conveyor belt;
February, 2021
An IPPC Permit is issued to the copper mine “Borov Dol” DOOEL Radovish;.
February, 2021
The first export of copper concentrate from the obtained ore from Borov Dol is made.