ABSTRACT
In this paper it is given a general geological view related with Albanian mineral resources and mining activity. The data are focused on the main minerals such as chromium, copper, iron – nickel, coal, bauxite, salt, etc, their shapes, thickness, deepness and the main contents. Especially it is treated the mining activity in open pits and underground mines, the characteristics of different mining openings according to their space position, shape and cross section sizes as well as mining methods and their technical and economical features. In this paper have taken place also the development trends of main branches in Albanian mining industry for 21st century.
