Golesh

Golesh (pronounced [ɡǒleʃ]) is a mountain in central Kosovo, 1,019 m (3,343 ft) high,^[1] near the town of Kosovo Polje and Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari.

A branch of the Drenica River originates on the mountain. At the top, there is an FM/TV broadcasting centre.

The mountain contains the world's largest vein magnesite deposit, with total reserves of around five million tonnes; mining began in 1923.^[1] The Goleš mine was one of the largest magnesite mines in the country.^[2] It was shut down in early 2002.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b Ilich, M.; Toshovich, R. "Geology and Origin the Golesh Vein Magnesite Deposit; A Brief Survey" (PDF). Retrieved 3 November 2024.
^ "Kosovo Mining Journal" (PDF). beak.de. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2010. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ "Business Development of the Goleshi Mine: Scoping Study Report" (PDF). Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2024.

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[IT-1] Ilich, M.; Toshovich, R. "Geology and Origin the Golesh Vein Magnesite Deposit; A Brief Survey" (PDF). Retrieved 3 November 2024.

[2] "Kosovo Mining Journal" (PDF). beak.de. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2010. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

[3] "Business Development of the Goleshi Mine: Scoping Study Report" (PDF). Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2024.

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