Board dismissed Trepca's chief, court annulled decision on his selection

The Board of Enterprise “Shpca Sh.A” has fired the company's CEO, Bashkim Kurtin.

This has come as a result of the Constitutional Court's decision in Mitrovica, which has annulled Kurti's decision as chief chief.

“Bordi Supervisor of the U.S. Trepca Company. He announces the broad public opinion that he has been committed to selecting the most prepared and professional candidate to lead the US company Trepca, of course respecting the conditions and criteria outlined in public declaration. However, the Supervision Board is keen to respect the judicial decisions and, as a result, the meeting, held on the date 02.08.2024, based on the Constitutional Court's decision in Mitrovica C.n.661/24, has cancelled the decision of 11,01.2024 for the selection of the Executive Chief. In this case, Mr. Chief Executive is relieved of duty. Kurti” Union, said in announcement.

Instead, the task leader has been appointed Faton Ahemti, who so far was exercising his post as deputy.

“Bord Supervisor of the U.S. Trepca Company. Thank you, Mr. President. The Kurti Union for the commitment and contribution made during this very important period for the S.A.” company, the report said.

Otherwise, the company is in serious financial situation. The miners haven't paid for two months.

The already dismissed chief chief chief has stated last night that there has been a meeting with Economy Minister Artane Rizvanol and that, according to him, wages are expected to come up over the next week.

We have regular meetings on a daily basis. Today we have met with Minister Rizvanolli and the board's chairman for additional clarifications, and I am confident that wages will be released early next week, and miners will be back at work”, the Kurti Union said.