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Serbia’s Mining Output Rises as Coal Growth Offsets Weaker Extraction Trends

Serbia’s mining sector recorded annual growth in May 2026, with total mining output increasing 3.2% year on year, but the overall result masked significant differences between individual segments. The increase was driven primarily by coal extraction, which rose 21.7%, while metal ore extraction declined 1.9%, other mining activities fell 10.1%, and crude oil and gas extraction decreased 1.9%. The latest figures show that Serbia’s mining performance remains concentrated around coal production, with other segments showing mixed results despite the sector’s…