1945
The history of Aluminij began in the first years of the 20th century, with the discovery of bauxite ore deposits in Herzegovina and the subsequent exploitation of the resource.
After the end of World War II in 1945, a new company was created, Bauxite Mines Mostar, with the goal of exploring, exploiting and transporting bauxite commercially.
It was this first company that carried out the initial construction studies for aluminium smelters were conducted, the birth of the aluminium industry that was to come.