economy
April 26, 2026
When a Spoon Falls into Copper and Gold
In 2024, the entire Serbian economy was led in terms of profit by two Chinese companies, Zijin Mining, which mines copper and gold in the Čukaru Peki mine, and Zijin Copper, which is actually the former RTB Bor.
TL;DR
- Zijin Mining and Zijin Copper, Chinese companies operating in Serbia, were the top profit earners in the Serbian economy in 2024 and 2025.
- In 2025, Zijin Mining reported a profit of 1.14 billion euros, a 24% increase from 2024, and Zijin Copper's profit more than doubled to 527 million euros.
- The combined net profit for both companies in 2025 reached 1.66 billion euros, driven by a surge in copper and gold prices.
- Zijin Mining paid a dividend of 654.5 million euros in 2025, while Zijin Copper did not pay dividends in either 2024 or 2025.
- Both companies reduced their investment spending in 2025 compared to 2024.
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