The net income of the company’s employees rose for the first time since 2013.

For Cupru Min, 2016 was a record year, according to a report published Tuesday on the company’s Facebook page.

”2016 was the best year in the company’s history, with output figures reaching an unprecedented level, in an unfavourable economic context! Beyond the concrete figures, 2016 revived the confidence in the company’s potential. The perspective of the company’s shareholder, namely, the Romanian state, targets development, solid growth, professional management, transparent decisions, employee satisfaction and the welfare of the community in Abrud,” according to company representatives.

Moreover, employees’ net income also increased, for the first time over the last years, from RON3,057 in 2013 to RON3,689 currently, and all the company’s debts were paid.

Cupru Min is subordinated to the Economy Ministry and has some 540 employees. The company exploits copper ore deposits at Rosia Poieni, being the largest copper concentrate producer, covering nearly 60% of Romania’s copper reserves.