Title: Бop / Bor

Photographer/s: Mark Nozeman

Date of publication: 2011

Place of publication: Amsterdam Netherlands

Dimensions: 10×8 in / 25×20 cm

Edition size: limited edition with print only

Type of binding: Hardcover linen book incl. dusk jacket

Number of pages: 80

Type of paper: Quality archival uncoated paper 148 Gsm

Number of pictures: 63

Type of printing: P.O.D

Printer: Blurb Books

Publisher: Mark Nozeman / PAN-FEATURES

Language: English / Serbo-Croat

Category: POD Project publication

Price: 550 EUR limited edition with print

Summary: Born in eastern Serbia is the site of one of the largest copper mines in Europe. Run by the Bor Mining and Smelting Works (RTB), the massive works produces copper (gold, silver and palladium as well) through electrolytic refining. Since the mid-1990s and during the time of sanctions on the Federal Republic Yugoslavia production in this mine dropped significantly from the very prosperous 1970s and 1980s. Copper mining is the key basis of Bor’s economy and the effects of decreased production can be seen all over the town. The number of residents has dropped since air pollution has caused many people to leave. A source of wealth for more than a century as home to one of Europe’s largest copper mines is in decline. Though, Serbia’s Bor has struggled for years to attract foreign investment. The inability to obtain new equipment, technology and heal its soiled environment is striking. Bor is the most polluted town in the West Balkans where due to the outdated technology the concentration of the sulphur dioxide is the highest in Europe. The future of Bor, important for the wider economy in the European Union applicant country, remains a big question mark. While working in Bor, I learned copper mining is still the key basis of it’s economy. Despite growing unemployment, increasing population and awareness of the effects of air pollution amongst the citizens, RTB industry and Bor are strongly connected by generations of families who came here to work and live and still do until this day.

Website: www.marknozeman.com

Book link: This publication is part of the documentary series Dwelling and Belonging / Young (in) Serbia 2010 Distribution-Publishing online; www.Pan-F.com

Donated by: Mark Nozeman