Activist Maja Bjelanović, representing the organization Zbor Ušće, announced the collection of approximately 5,000 signatures in a single day in Belgrade. These signatures represent objections to the planned expansion of mining operations near the Serbian cities of Zaječar and Bor. The petition highlights public concern regarding the potential environmental and social impacts of increased mining activity in the region. The collected feedback will be used to oppose the further development of the mines. Bjelanović stated the strong public response demonstrates widespread opposition to the expansion. The initiative underscores growing environmental activism in Serbia and the community’s desire to protect their local environment. This protest adds to increasing pressure on authorities regarding mining projects in the area.