Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo

Albert Hyseni; Zoran Panov; Rushit Haliti; Sylejman Hyseni

Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo

Abstract

Coal remains a major classical primary energy source and is expected to maintain a dominant role in electricity generation throughout the first half of the 21st century, particularly in Europe. The Balkan Peninsula, and Kosovo in particular, holds significant lignite reserves over 12 billion ton placing the country among the most resource-rich globally. Despite this geological potential, Kosovo's current lignite production remains modest, underscoring the opportunity for expansion to meet growing domestic energy demands and contribute to the regional energy market. The Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) plans to increase production to 15 million ton annually by modernizing existing infrastructure and developing new mines, notably the New Sibovc Mine under the N1 alternative. This approach emphasizes efficient resource exploitation, avoids economically marginal areas, and aims to reduce operational losses. As lignite currently supplies approximately 97% of Kosovo’s electricity, the further development of the coal sector is vital for ensuring long-term national energy security.

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Thanks

The authors would like to express their gratitude to the mining engineers of KEK and to Milaim Zhegrova, Geological Engineer at the Institute of Geoengineering, for their valuable contributions to this scientific research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Geological Sciences and Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Albert Hyseni This is me
Macedonia

Zoran Panov This is me
0009-0000-2766-0023
Macedonia

Rushit Haliti This is me
0009-0004-6490-7370
Kosovo

Sylejman Hyseni ^*
0000-0001-9165-068X
Kosovo

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

May 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 4, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 20 Number: 2

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Hyseni, A., Panov, Z., Haliti, R., & Hyseni, S. (2025). Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science, 20(2), 123-130. https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL

AMA

1.Hyseni A, Panov Z, Haliti R, Hyseni S. Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science. 2025;20(2):123-130. https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL

Chicago

Hyseni, Albert, Zoran Panov, Rushit Haliti, and Sylejman Hyseni. 2025. “Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 20 (2): 123-30. https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL.

EndNote

Hyseni A, Panov Z, Haliti R, Hyseni S (June 1, 2025) Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 20 2 123–130.

IEEE

[1]A. Hyseni, Z. Panov, R. Haliti, and S. Hyseni, “Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo”, J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 123–130, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL

ISNAD

Hyseni, Albert - Panov, Zoran - Haliti, Rushit - Hyseni, Sylejman. “Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 20/2 (June 1, 2025): 123-130. https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL.

JAMA

1.Hyseni A, Panov Z, Haliti R, Hyseni S. Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science. 2025;20:123–130.

MLA

Hyseni, Albert, et al. “Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science, vol. 20, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 123-30, https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL.

Vancouver

1.Albert Hyseni, Zoran Panov, Rushit Haliti, Sylejman Hyseni. Optimal Surface Exploitation Planning for the New Lignite Mine in Sibovc, Kosovo. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;20(2):123-30. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA52HZ43EL