Twenty-five young miners officially started work today at the Stantërg Mine, becoming part of a new generation in this sector.

The Director of Trepca Mine, Shyqyri Sadiku, told KosovaPress that this is the third generation of new miners and that they will undergo a full training program.

“Today, fortunately, I can say that the third generation has also started. Those who have started are 25 miners, all of them dedicated to production. In the future, with more experience in production over two or three years, we believe that through training and certification, they will become the miners of the future,” said Sadiku.

He explained that the training will last six months and will include both theoretical and practical components.

Sadiku emphasized that the need for new workers is essential, as each year a significant number of miners retire.

According to him, the Stantërg Mine currently has 675 workers and around 30 engineers, distributed across several key departments.

Among the new miners is Liridon Meholli, who said working at Trepca had long been a dream of his.

Fehmi Gërguri stated that he comes from a family with a mining tradition, and that this profession has special meaning for him.

Gërguri added that his parent had worked in the battery section, when Trepca was internationally known.

This step is considered important for the functioning and development of the Stantërg Mine, creating conditions for continuous staff renewal and increased production capacity. Mine management emphasizes that investing in new generations and professional training remains key to ensuring stability and continuity of work at Trepca.