The Turkish government aims to obtain more energy and raw materials from domestic resources to reduce external dependence. Planing to determine the basic and critical minerals in Turkey, the government will prepare a strategic plan for the safe supply of the determined critical minerals and rare earth elements. Additionally, to make the licencing process faster, infrastructure will be designed for the electronic processing of permits, certificates and licenses in mining operations.
Exploration, production, and research and development (R&D) activities will be extended to enhance the use of domestic resources with high potential, especially lignite, geothermal, and shale gas. Relevant studies into lignite reserves will be finalized and they will open to tender for plant installation. Extensive research activities on rock and methane gas will be carried out while projects will be initiated on oil production as an organic rock that can produce oil and gas when heated.
to achieve sustainable development, the compliance of the mining sector with environmental and occupational safety legislation will be improved, and awareness will be raised in this regard. While the training and certification activities will continue, mining-specific corporate safety infrastructure will be developed. The government also aims to improve the efficiency of the bureaucratic structure. The government will improve the permitting processes, and investment security.
Domestic production of energy and mining machinery and equipment will encouraged. Exploration activities at home and abroad will be increased to meet the raw material needs of Turkey. The search for rare earth elements, boron, and minerals with high economic potential will be given priority.
The government also works on a mechanism, decreasing the financial risks of mine exploration. In this regards, a Mining Investment Partnership model will be set to enable exploration and processing of minerals to international standards.
