economy
February 23, 2026
Symbol of Yugoslav industry goes into history
After 60 years of operation, Koksara Lukavac, known as one of the leading producers of metallurgical coke in the region, is closing its doors.
TL;DR
- Koksara Lukavac, a major industrial company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has closed after 60 years of operation.
- Over 800 workers have lost their jobs as a result of the factory's liquidation.
- The factory was a leading producer of metallurgical coke and also generated electricity.
- Its assets, estimated at 100 million euros, are being offered for sale.
- The closure comes after the Tuzla Canton government, the formal owner, failed to secure a strategic partner.
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