Рудник САСА го одбележува Денот на рударите со награди за вработените и донации за локалната заедница
On the occasion of 28 August, Macedonian Miners’ Day and the local holiday of Makedonska Kamenica, Sasa Mine continues its long-standing tradition of honouring the work and dedication of its employees, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the local community’s prosperity. This year, all 790 employees of Sasa received appropriate gifts and cash awards. Continuing the tradition, the “Best Miner” recognition was presented to Darko Velinovski, who also received a special financial reward and a suitable gift. In addition to best miner Sasa leadership recognised another 121 employees with individual cash awards. Of the 121 awards, 16 were for employees’ contributions to workplace safety and environmental protection and 105 were for outstanding contributions to the safe and stable operations of the mine. As part of the activities marking the holiday, Sasa Mine, through its Foundation, also provided financial support for two key community projects. The Territorial Firefighting Unit of Makedonska Kamenica received protective equipment sets fully compliant with safety standards. Additionally, funds were invested in the full reconstruction of part of the sanitary facilities at the “Bambi” kindergarten in Makedonska Kamenica, significantly improving the conditions for the children attending the institution. “Our employees are the heart of Sasa. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment to safety are fundamental to the success of our operations. The awards we present on Miners’ Day are a symbolic recognition of their daily efforts. At the same time, we firmly believe that Sasa’s development is inseparably linked to the progress of the community in which we operate, and we remain fully committed to supporting the municipality and its citizens,” said Christopher Colbourne, General Director of Sasa. He extended his congratulations to all Sasa employees and the wider mining industry in North Macedonia, as well as his best wishes to all residents of Makedonska Kamenica for health and success in all areas of life. As in previous years, Sasa is the main sponsor and partner of all locally organised events, including the central three-day cultural and music programme held at the town square to celebrate Miners’ Day and the local holiday of the Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica. Makedonska Kamenica, 27 August 2025
Рудник САСА го одбележа Светскиот ден на животната средина со заеднички активности со заедницата
To mark World Environment Day – this year themed around tackling plastic pollution – Sasa Mine launched three important activities to promote environmental awareness and community action. On this occasion, Sasa Mine donated an automatic reverse-vending machine – the first of its kind in the municipality of Makedonska Kamenica – which will allow citizens to easily contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. To celebrate the installation of the machine, educational activities involving young people from the local community were organised, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of recycling and sustainable development. Plastic Recycling, Made Easy The innovative reverse-vending machine, located in a high-traffic area in the town centre, enables residents and visitors of Makedonska Kamenica to deposit used plastic bottles that are then processed and sent for recycling. At the same time, each deposited bottle earns “green points,” redeemable for benefits and discounts on various products and services. This concept is designed to promote responsible behavior and contribute to reducing plastic waste in urban areas. “Today’s donation is part of Sasa Mine’s broader commitment to environmental protection and strengthening local ecological awareness. The vending machine is not just a device – it is a tool for change – raising awareness and enabling action to reduce plastic waste, one of today’s biggest global environmental risks. Through initiatives like this, and others we implement continuously, we aim to send a strong message as a company about the need for joint action toward a more sustainable future,” said Ivica Talevski, Sustainability Director at Sasa Mine. The Mayor of Makedonska Kamenica, Dimcho Atanasovski, expressed his gratitude for the donation, highlighting that the partnership with Sasa Mine is an example of successful collaboration between institutions and businesses in making long-term improvements for the community. “This donation will not only contribute to a cleaner environment but will also help build habits for responsible handling of plastic waste. We encourage the community to actively use the vending machine and to join efforts to reduce waste. I am confident this initiative will inspire other municipalities and companies to invest in green solutions,” said Mayor Atanasovski. Eco-Bazaar: Turning Waste into Resources As part of the World Environment Day celebration, together with the municipal primary school “St. Cyril and Methodius,” Sasa Mine organised an Eco-Bazaar entitled “We Re-use, We Preserve Nature.” At the stands set up in the school yard, numerous students from the school, children from the kindergarten, and users from the Day Centre for People with Special Needs showcased creative items made from recycled materials, which they created together with the Sasa Mine environmental protection team. The aim of this activity was to encourage youth initiative and to demonstrate how waste can be turned into a resource through innovation, art and responsible environmental behaviour. Proceeds from the items sold will be donated to support the Day Centre for People with Special Needs in Makedonska Kamenica. Youth Voices for Nature Ahead of World Environment Day, Sasa Mine hosted a Youth Open Forum that brought together young employees from SASA Mine, local students from the University “Goce Delchev” in Štip, and Day Centre users in Makedonska Kamenica. The forum served as a platform for dialogue, to share ideas and to propose concrete actions which young people can take to protect the environment. Through these activities, Sasa Mine continues to show that caring for the environment is not just a responsibility, but a long-term commitment to empowering communities, collaboration and protecting the planet for future generations. Makedonska Kamenica, June 5, 2025
Фондацијата САСА со нови донации во образованието, културата и здравството
In line with its ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Sasa Mine, through its Foundation for sustainable development, has implemented a new cycle of donations across three key sectors: education, culture and healthcare. The latest donations aim to improve learning conditions, preserve cultural heritage and strengthen local public healthcare capacity. As part of its support for education, the Sasa Foundation has donated funds for the procurement of 50 new lockers for first-grade students at the “St. Cyril and Methodius” Primary School in Makedonska Kamenica. This initiative is designed to enhance the students’ daily experience at school and promote responsibility and organisation from an early age. Additionally, the Foundation donated 300 new books to the “Krste Petkov Misirkov” City Library. This contribution will help further enrich the library’s collection and promote a culture of reading across all generations. Thanks to the longstanding support of the Sasa Foundation, the library now holds over 14,500 publications for readers of all ages. In its efforts to preserve and promote cultural heritage, the Foundation provided traditional folk costumes for the youngest members (up to 14 years old) of the “Vera Jocic” Cultural and Artistic Society from Makedonska Kamenica. These are authentic male and female costumes from the Pijanec region, allow for the genuine representation of local heritage at cultural events in North Macedonia and abroad. Furthermore, the Foundation also provided funds to restore the digital cinema projector at the House of Culture in Makedonska Kamenica, once again granting residents access to film and multimedia content. These donations build on the Foundation’s most recent support aimed at enhancing local healthcare capacity. This includes the donation of medical supplies and equipment – such as a respirator and patient monitoring devices – to the general hospital in Kochani and the Clinical Center in Shtip. Additionally, bed linens and covers were provided for patients at the Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Skopje. “At the Sasa Mine, we firmly believe that mining is not just about business – it is also about investing in people, education, culture, healthcare and other areas vital to the wellbeing and prosperity of the community. The Sasa Foundation is the voice and the instrument through which this socially responsible mission of the Sasa Mine and the CAML group is realised. We are encouraged by the fact that the support we provide delivers tangible benefits to people and improves the quality of life in the community, which is why we remain deeply committed to continuing this mission,” said Ivica Talevski, Director of the Sasa Foundation.
Фондација САСА објавува повик за учество во Акцелераторска програма: „Започни ја својата бизнис авантура во Македонска Каменица“
The Sasa Foundation is launching a new initiative to promote the creation and acceleration of small sustainable businesses in the Makedonska Kamenica area. With this initiative the Sasa Foundation is announcing an open call for participation in the Accelerator Programme: “Start Your Business Adventure in Makedonska Kamenica.” The Sasa Foundation is inviting applications for its Business Acceleration Programme, designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs from Makedonska Kamenica. The initiative provides free training and mentoring, designed to develop the knowledge and skills of participants, thereby helping to establish sustainable businesses and stimulate economic growth in the region. Participants will benefit from comprehensive training in business and financial planning, including guidance on securing funding and implementing effective marketing strategies. Following the training, participants will also benefit from individual mentoring sessions with industry experts to help address any specific business challenges. The programme culminates a business plan competition, where participants can compete for financial support of 5,000 to 20,000 EUR. The grant programme will enable individuals, businesses, and NGOs to start new ventures, expand their resources, hire employees, and scale their operations faster than they might be able to do solely with their own funds. More information about the programme, including the application form, can be found on the Sasa Mine website via the following link: Акцелераторска Програма Makedonska Kamenica, February 21, 2025
Едукативен проект на Рудник САСА за запознавање на најмладите со природните вредности и нивната заштита
Sasa Mine, in collaboration with a group of independent authors, has published a book for the youngest members of the community aimed at introducing them to the natural beauties of their surroundings. The goal of the book “Jasmina exploring the Osogovo Mountains – A story of acquainting, knowing and protecting natural values,” is to enrich children’s literature in the Macedonian language, focused on nature exploration and contributing to raising awareness about the importance of preserving the environment. The book, primarily intended for children and students up to fifth grade, serves as an educational ecological text. Through an authentic narrative style, it guides readers through the natural features of the surroundings of Sasa Mine and the Osogovo Mountains, showcasing their natural beauty and biodiversity. The book also includes guidelines for safe navigation and appropriate behaviour in nature. Additionally, it describes the symbiosis between mining and nature, which has existed in this region for centuries, as well as the efforts undertaken by Sasa Mine to maintain this balance. The text of the book was written by biologist and educator Kiril Arsovski-Przho, and the illustrations were created by the young award-winning illustrator Sofija Sitnovska. Expressing gratitude to the entire team that worked on this educational project, Maria Stojanovska, the head of the Environmental Department at Sasa Mine, stated: “The idea for this project arose from the fact that awareness and love for natural beauty begin to develop from an early age. That is why we at Sasa Mine dedicated significant attention and effort to creating this beautifully illustrated book, which we believe children will love. We aim for it to enhance their knowledge about the nature that surrounds and sustains them while serving as a guide for how to treat it responsibly.” The majority of the copies of the book will be distributed by Sasa Mine to the municipal primary school, the kindergarten, and municipal and city libraries throughout the eastern region, as well as in other parts of the country. Copies of the book will also be delivered to the day centre for people with special needs in Makedonska Kamenica. This educational publication is yet another socially responsible initiative undertaken by Sasa Mine as part of its long-term strategy for sustainable development and community prosperity. Makedonska Kamenica, 27 January 2024
Рудник САСА и за овие празници ја продолжи традиција на поддршка за локалната заедница и своите вработени
In addition to its year-round support Sasa mine has undertaken several activities ahead of the New Year and Christmas holidays to reward its employees and contribute to spread holiday cheer throughout the local community. This year, all Sasa employees received a New Year bonus and appropriate gifts as a token of gratitude for their dedicated work throughout the year and their contribution to the company’s success. More than 600 New Year gift packages were distributed to children from the local kindergarten and the “Cyril and Methodius” primary school in Makedonska Kamenica. Additionally, donations of food packages and other essential items were provided to 227 socially vulnerable families in the local community, as well as support for the users of the Day Center for persons with disabilities in Makedonska Kamenica. Continuing a valued tradition, representatives from Sasa’s management team will visit the on-duty teams in local emergency medical service, the fire brigade, the police, and Sasa employees working on New Year’s Eve. During these visits, they will extend holiday greetings and deliver appropriate gifts in appreciation of their service. “These activities reflect our on-going commitment to the well-being of the community and our employees. We aim to share the joy of the holiday season with everyone, as we believe in the importance of support and solidarity,” said representatives from Sasa mine. Earlier this year, the mine donated a modern LED lighting system to the sports hall of the primary school in Makedonska Kamenica, which is also used by several local sports clubs. This donation is part of Sasa’s continued efforts to enhance local sports infrastructure and support the development of young athletic talent in the local community. Makedonska Kamenica, December 30, 2024
Рудник Саса ги избра најдобрите цртежи од годинешниот ликовен конкурс за деца
We are delighted to announce that this year’s children’s art drawing competition, organized by Sasa Mine received an impressive 129 drawings from 121 talented children from the Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica, as well as children of Sasa employees. The competition was open to all children aged 5 to 15, inviting them to creatively depict Sasa Mine and its significance to people, families and the local community. A panel of external experts, independent from Sasa Mine, carefully selected the 24 best drawings. These artworks will feature in the official Sasa Mine 2025 calendar and be showcased at other appropriate events. All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation and a drawing set, while the creators of the top drawings will also receive monetary prizes. Now in its third consecutive year, this initiative aims to encourage and support creativity and talent among young people while strengthening the bond between Sasa Mine and the local community. We are incredibly proud of all the participants and deeply grateful for their effort and enthusiasm. Sasa Mine remains committed to continue to organize similar activities in the future as part of our commitment to supporting young generations and contributing to the development of our community.
Донации и награди за вработените за Денот на рударите од Рудник САСА
On August 28, with a series of activities and donations, SASA Mine celebrates Macedonian Miners’ Day, together with Makedonska Kamenica’s double holiday. Each year, SASA has traditionally awarded all of its 770-plus employees with cash prizes and suitable gifts. Special recognition was given to Aleksandar Stoimirov, named the best miner for 2024 alongside 121 of his colleagues who have made significant contributions to safe and stable production, received additional prizes and acknowledgments. In its ongoing commitment to community well-being, SASA has announced and implemented several donation projects during the celebration. Notable, the mine has advanced the third part of the project aimed at raising public awareness and enhancing traffic safety, which SASA is implementing in partnership with the Municipality of Makedonska Kamenica and the Ministry of Interior. This phase includes the installation of new traffic signs, pedestrian crossing markings, and other technical solutions on several streets in Makedonska Kamenica with the aim of improving safety for all road users. The Municipality developed an appropriate technical plan for the project identifying critical areas for infrastructure improvements. Additionally, as part of the educational messaging of the project, conducted under the motto “Open Your Eyes and Be Smart! You Are Not Alone in Traffic” SASA supported the Local Prevention Department’s distribution of educational brochures to drivers, emphasizing important safety rules and tips for greater safety for all traffic participants. The second donation project supported by SASA during this period is the renovation of the interior of the kindergarten in Makedonska Kamenica. The infant room in the kindergarten has been completely renovated, and new lockers, wardrobes, tables, chairs and other necessary furniture has been purchased, significantly enhancing the environment for the children. In its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability, SASA Mine announced a donation of a vending machine for recycling plastic bottles and cans as part of the celebrations. The vending machine will be donated to the municipal utility company “Kamena Reka,” which will determine its location. After its installation, residents and visitors of Makedonska Kamenica will be able to deposit used plastic bottles and cans, receiving “green points” in return, which can be redeemed for various benefits. Similar machines are already operational at the mine site. As part of the Miners’ Day celebrations, SASA Mine also marked the official commissioning of a new digital radiography machine at the Health Station in Makedonska Kamenica. The donated equipment worth over 80,000 euros, is a state-of-the-art medical device and represents a significant advancement in medical technology, offering precise X-ray imaging and diagnostics to enhance healthcare services for the local community.
Рудник САСА и оваа година обезбеди значителна финансиска поддршка за спортските клубови во Македонска Каменица
As a socially responsible company, Sasa Mine invests in the sustainable development and prosperity of the local community year on year. The improvement of sports is one of the areas that the company focuses on and therefore invests in. In the past two years, the company has invested in the implementation of innovative new mining methods that will ensure the maximum working life of the mine. There is a continuous increase in operational costs that are important for maintaining the safe, productive and environmentally responsible operation at Sasa, as well as the increased investments in maintaining the high degree of social security and well-being of the employees. Despite that, Sasa Mine decided to allocate significant funds as direct financial support for the functioning and development of local sports clubs in Makedonska Kamenica again this year. In accordance with the adopted financial plans of Sasa and CAML Group for 2024, the men’s and women’s football and basketball clubs in Makedonska Kamenica have been approved and will be awarded similar support as was given in 2023, which was a record year of support from Sasa since it reopened in 2006. Beside in sports, the Sasa Foundation invests every year as support for the local community in areas such as: education, science, environmental protection, health care and vulnerable social groups. Approximately half of the mentioned financial support for the men’s and women’s football and basketball local sports clubs is intended for the development of the youth categories, as the Sasa Mine would like to encourage as many children and young people as possible in the local community to get involved in sports activities and to recognise and develop their talent. Data shows that, since Sasa joined the CAML Group in November 2017, investments in the development of local sports clubs have increased many times compared to that prior to 2017. In order to guarantee the transparency of this process, over the past two days, representatives of the Sasa management team have held a joint meeting with the representatives of the local sports clubs mentioned previously, at which they presented all the relevant data and the way in which this year’s financial support for each of the clubs was allocated. An additional meeting was also held with the mayor of the municipality of Makedonska Kamenica, to acknowledge the fact that the municipality also allocates funds in the local budget for the development of sports and supports the clubs. „On this occasion too, we once again confirmed our determination to continue the support for the development of local sports and young talents in the future, but at the same time we asked the management teams of the clubs, who manage them independently, to properly and above all responsibly manage the allocated funds, so that they are used to achieve the real goals for which they are intended. The focus of support from Sasa Mine is the youth categories and greater representation of players from the local community in the senior teams of the clubs,” stated the Sasa general Manager, Chris Colbourne.
Жителите на Македонска Каменица ќе добијат нов дигитален рендген апарат – донација од Рудник САСА
As part of its continuous support to the local community, Sasa Mine and the Central Asia Metals group made a decision to make a donation that should contribute to the improvement of health services for residents in the municipality of Makedonska Kamenica. With the latest donation worth over 80 thousand euros, which is realised through the Sasa Mine Foundation, the most up to date equipment for digital radiography – an X-ray device will be purchased and installed in the Health Station in Makedonska Kamenica. The donation agreement signed by the Director of the Sasa Foundation, Ivica Talevski, and the acting director of the PHO “Goce Delchev” Health Centre from Delchevo, Zoran Gjorgjevski, stipulates that the new equipment will only be used in the premises of the Health Centre in Makedonska Kamenica. At the same time, the health centre, as the recipient of the donation, undertakes to provide professional staff who will be trained by the supplier of the equipment for its correct use. “Health is an extremely important part of the lives of our employees and local community that we aim to take care of as a company. In addition to the investments and measures we implement within the framework of Sasa, intended for our employees, we are happy to donate to the public health system in order to help maintain the necessary level of health care for people from our entire community,” said the Director of the Sasa Foundation, Ivica Talevski. The donated equipment represents the latest model of modern medical equipment, manufactured in 2023, and uses the most advanced digital technology that enables the performance of precise X-ray recordings and diagnosis. “This newest equipment for digital radiography will allow a significant increase in the quality of all x-rays and will enable accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients. It is of particular importance for the local population of the municipality of Makedonska Kamenica, because it will improve the overall level of exemplary health care that they receive in the public health station in their city”, said the Director of the “Goce Delchev” Health Centre, Zoran Gjorgjevski. thanking Sasa for the latest donation, as well as for their continued care and investment in healthcare. In the agreement for the implementation of the donation, it is provided that the procurement, installation of the equipment and training of the staff should be carried out in a maximum of 90 days, after which the new digital radiography device will be put into operation for the needs of the residents of Makedonska Kamenica.
