About
Company was founded in 2016 when it took ownership of Plavi Tok Quarry near Požega, previously owned by Venčac Company. Its main activity is extraction of ornamental stone, sale of stone blocks, stone processing and production of ornamental stone tiles. Company engages in geological research with the goal of discovering and activating new stone extraction sites in Serbia.Ornamental stone extraction industry used to be very strong in Yugoslavia and it was contributing significantly to the economy of the country. Plavi Tok stone was exported all around the world - it was used for decorating Munich Olympic Stadium in 1972. Taking into the account mining potential of Serbia and the region, Balkan Mining Corporation has set upon reviving this industry by introducing standards, systems and technologies that are used in the countries which are leaders the industry. Balkan Mining Corporation is already the leader in the local market, so its vision of future is to grow to become a regional leader in the ornamental stone extraction and processing and to have its stone installed in buildings all around the world.Balkan Mining Corporation has developed cooperation with governmental and public institutions and is already perceived as a successful and professional company that is setting standards in the ornamental stone business. Company activities are based on scientific methods and the important part of its business strategy is cooperation with the students and professors at the Faculty of Mining and Geology in Belgrade with whom it works on various projects.As a leader, the company is well aware of the responsibility it has towards its employees and local communities.Stone extraction is a complex process that requires great work effort so Balkan Mining Corporation has developed strict safety and health procedures to create the best possible working environment for its employees.Environment protection is the absolute priority for the company so the technology that is used in stone extraction has zero negative impact on the surrounding.Company has clear social responsibility strategy focused mostly on the development of Požega region, where its Head Office is located, but other regions in Serbia as well.
Quarry
Plavi Tok Quarry is located near Požega in the west of Serbia, in the region famous for its ornamental stone deposits. This particular quarry has tradition longer than sixty years.Stone extraction is executed using the latest science and technology solutions which enable responsible stone exploitation and guarantee high quality of final products. Plavi Tok marble has excellent technical qualities and uniform selection and it is recognized by architects all over the world.Current extraction capacity in Plavi Tok Quarry is 30.000t of stone which is partly sold as stone blocks or processed into final products that are used for interior and exterior decoration. Ornamental stone from this quarry was used in the construction of numerous important projects.
Quarry
30000t
Marble
Current production capacity of the quarry
60
Years
Long tradition – of stone extraction
5000
Buildings
Are decorated with Plavi Tok stone.
Plavi tok
Plavi Tok is a type of marble which is autochthon in the Balkans. Its popularity peaked during the largest construction period in this region, after the World War II.
This type of marble is unique because of its greyish-blue colour and decorative structure. Its aesthetic and technical properties make it one of the top quality ornamental stones.
Plavi Tok has been popular in modern architecture for a long time so it can be found in more than 5.000 buildings in the region and worldwide.
BUSH HAMMERED
BUSH HAMMERED
Finish is achieved using special mechanical procedures which create stone
surface that can vary from very rough to very fine. This kind of stone is usually used for facades
and paving.
SABBIATO
SABBIATO
finish is achieved using a mechanical process that gives stone sand texture. Sabbiato finish is very practical for the surfaces that must stay unslippery in different weather conditions.
LEATHER
LEATHER
Finish emphasizes beauty of stone structure and patterns. Stone is first bush-hammered and then brushed to produce desired levels of smoothness. This kind of stone can be used to decorate both vertical and horizontal surfaces.
BRUSHED
BRUSHED
Finish is similar to leather but refined to the point that it looks almost organic.
HONED
HONED
finish gives marble special beauty. That is why this kind of stone is widely used in exclusive interiors and exteriors.
POLISHED
POLISHED
finish is the most delicate and elegant one. Polished marble is used for decoration of exclusive spaces.