The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy denied claims that permits would be issued for geological exploration of metallic minerals in the Avala-Kosmaj area, stating such assertions are inaccurate and misinterpret information provided for spatial planning.

The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has stated that claims about planned metal mine openings in the Avala and Kosmaj areas are false and represent a misinterpretation of information provided during spatial planning.

Australian mining company Bindi Metals Limited announced it has received approval from Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy to begin the first phase of exploratory drilling for its 'Ravni' gold project in the Ibar valley near Raška.