Chemical Industry of Albania: Relying on Mineral Resources, Hoping for Modernisation

Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe. At the same time it is extremely rich in mineral resources. Chromium, copper, and nickel ores, bauxites and salt are mined in Albania. In 2010, the turnover of the mining industry equalled ALL 37.78bn (EUR 275m). All in all, proven reserves of oil in the country amount to 437m tonnes, gas — 13bn cubic metres, coal — 800m tonnes, etc. For detailed information about chemical industry of Albania, read the article in the latest issue of our magazine.

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