Mission
We are a young and dynamic company.
Working in the field of mining and processing industry, we aim to become a major player in mining and production of non-ferrous, precious and other metals in the Balkans.
When achieving our goals, we will pay special attention to ensuring sustainable economic development of the region, social responsibility and environmental protection issues, which is undoubtedly an integral part of the policy of our company.
Information about the group
Copper Investments JSC (COPIN), Macedonia
Public quoted company.
Sardich MC, Macedonia
100% subsidiary of COPIN.
Owns the concession for exploitation of the Kazandol copper deposit and two concessions for mineral resources detailed exploration within Petroshnitsa and Plavush deposits.
Group has 58 employees, who are mostly based in Macedonia.
Structure of the group
History
January 2014 |
Start of the operational activity of the Group |
March 2014 |
Concessions for exploration of Kazandol, Petroshnitsa and Plavush areas are obtained |
September 2014 |
Exploration works have been conducted for the Kazandol project |
January 2015 |
Kazandol ore reserves have been confirmed by the Geological Committee of the Republic of Macedonia |
February 2015 |
Concession for deposit exploitation has been obtained for the Kazandol project |
May 2015 |
Construction project for mining complex Kazandol has been prepared |
June 2015 |
All procedures and public hearings were conducted, whereby the decision for EIA project approval was obtained by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of the Republic of Macedonia |
July 2015 |
Exploitation permit for Kazandol mine was obtained by the Ministry of Economy and preparatory works were commenced |
January 2016 |
Kazandol ore reserves have been approved in accordance with JORC Code |
March 2016 |
Environmental and Social Review has been made to insure that EIA project is in compliance with all international environmental requirements |
July 2016 |
All procedures have been conducted and all permits have been obtained for construction of main and infrastructural facilities |
September 2016 |
Start of construction of mine complex Kazandol |
December 2016 |
First stage of exploration works were conducted on Petroshnitsa and Plavush deposits |
December 2016 |
Construction of infrastructural objects, water and electricity supply provided for the needs of the complex |
August 2017 |
Outotec's main equipment has already been ordered and is currently being manufactured |
January 2018 |
Delivery and installation of Outotec's main equipment |
Board of Directors
Skubenko Volodymyr, Chairman of Board
Majnov Zoran, Executive Director
Sychov Gennadiy, Non-executive Director, Vice-chairman of Board
Skubenko Artem, Non-executive Director, Vice-chairman of Board
Drozdenko Valentyn, Independent and Non-executive Director
Kadomskyi Artem, Independent and Non-executive Director
Kompanets Igor, Independent and Non-executive Director
Nadiezhdin Sergii, Independent and Non-executive Director
Pereverzev Igor, Independent and Non-executive Director
Semynoga Anatoliy, Independent and Non-executive Director
Spasenoski Aco, Independent and Non-executive Director
Top management
SKUBENKO VOLODYMYR Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Copper Investments JSC” Mining engineer, Doctor of economic sciences, University professor, successful serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience on top management positions in commercial and production enterprises, Member of Ukrainian Parliament for two mandates. Under his management projects of coal mines construction, enriching plants and cathode copper production plant, in total value of above €200 million were executed. |
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SYCHOV GENNADIY Chief Technology Officer “Copper Investments JSC” Mining engineer, Doctor of economic sciences with over 25 years of experience at managerial positions in commercial and production enterprises in Ukraine, under his management construction and commission in exploitation of several industrial and mining complexes, including construction of coke chemical recovery plant and basalt thermal insulation plant, in total value of above €100 million, were executed. |
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SKUBENKO ARTEM Chief Financial Officer of “Copper Investments JSC” Financial expert with over 10 years experience in European investment banks and investment funds in London. Managed portfolio companies in Great Britain, Germany and Finland. Under his management projects in total value of above €50 million were executed. |
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MAJNOV ZORAN Executive Director of“Copper Investments JSC” Attorney at law with over 10 years of experience on management positions in financial and marketing industry of Republic of Macedonia, including the position of Executive Director. |
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SPASENOSKI ACO Independent Director of “Copper Investments JSC” Financial expert, founder and owner of Guarantee Fund of Republic of Macedonia, head of World Bank projects in Republic of Macedonia, Ex-Minister of Agriculture, and Ambassador of Republic of Macedonia to Ukraine. |
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SIBINOVSKI BOSHKO Director of “Sardich MC” Pharmaceutical chemist with over 25 years of experience at management positions in trade and production companies. Management position in Macedonian pharmaceutical company Alkaloid LTD in commerce and new markets development, establishing Alkaloid at Serbian market. Director of sales for Macedonia, Regional Manager for Balkan area responsible for Slovenian, Croatian and Albanian markets, and for opening of Kosovo market, part of SAP implementation in Alkaloid. Established Alkaloid at Ukrainian market and appointed Coordinator for EU activities. |
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BOGDANOV IGOR Director of “Sardich MC” Mining engineer with over 25 years at management positions of mining and metallurgical enterprises in Ukraine. Under his management projects on construction of coal mines, coke chemical recovery plant and copper cathodes production plant were executed. |
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BUHOV EMIL Chief Financial Officer of “Sardich MC” Economist with over 20 years of experience in banking sector with ample experience in project financing, among them management of project financing of UN projects in Republic of Macedonia. |
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JOVANOV KIRIL Chief Geologist of “Sardich MC” Engineering geologist with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry. His main duties include QAQC of sample data, geological mapping and modelling, mineral resource estimation, Due Diligence, early evaluation of mining projects and properties of ore deposits, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, design and detailed planning of mining operations, audits of mining operations and projects. Work experience: Feni Industries (Macedonia), NewCo Ferronikeli (Kosovo), Guaxilan (Guatemala), Geological Survey of the Republic of Macedonia. |
Contact information
Copper Investments JSC Address: 11 Todor Aleksandrov Street Skopje 1000, R. Macedonia Tel.: +389 2 3066 002 E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Sardich MC Address: 11A Todor Aleksandrov Street Skopje 1000, R. Macedonia Tel.: +389 2 3075 001 E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |