Turkey's mineral exports are expected to hit a record this year
2022 09/02
Turkey's mineral exports are expected to hit a new high this year after a record year last year, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Denmez said Tuesday.
Turkey's total mineral exports reached a record high of $5.93 billion in 2021, with mineral exports rising 19 percent year-on-year to $3.36 billion in the first six months of 2022, a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources said. In a statement, Mr. Denmez said the data showed that Turkey's total mineral exports would hit a new record this year.
Exports are a big driver of Turkey's economic development, with mineral exports playing an important role, he said. He added that Turkey will continue to adhere to the policy of protecting the environment while exploiting mineral resources, and will not give up the protection of the natural environment because of the exploitation of mineral resources to develop the economy.