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31 Dec 2025

Resource Revision for Feldspar in Turkey

Resource Revision Turkey Feldspar

Revised 2024 production figures for Turkey based on company and government reports, reducing the previously reported 75,274,000 metric tons to 5,300,000 metric tons.

Mar 2023

Processing Startup for Boron in Turkey

Processing Startup Turkey Boron

Turkey opened its first boron carbide facility in March 2023, adding a 1,000‑ton‑per‑year production capacity to the global boron carbide supply.

Sep 2022

Processing Startup for Boron in Turkey

Processing Startup Turkey Boron

Turkey began construction of a ferroboron facility in September 2022, expanding domestic capacity for ferroboron used in permanent magnets.

1 Aug 2018

Tariff Change for Aluminum in Turkey

Tariff Change Turkey Aluminum

The U.S. President raised the tariff on aluminum imports from Turkey to 20%.

1 Jan 2015

Processing Expansion for Boron in Turkey

Processing Expansion Turkey Boron

Turkey’s state‑owned Eti Maden invested in new refineries, expanding its refined borate processing capacity, which has increased production since 2008.

2015

Reserve Revision for Boron in Turkey

Reserve Revision Turkey Boron

Turkey’s boron reserves were revised from 4,100 to 4,200 thousand metric tons based on updated government reports, affecting future supply outlook.

1 Jan 2013

Mine Opening for Magnesium in Turkey

Mine Opening Turkey Magnesium

Austrian firm purchased idled 60,000‑ton‑per‑year magnesite operation in Turkey and planned to reopen and expand to 100,000 tons per year.

2013

Processing Expansion for Boron in Turkey

Processing Expansion Turkey Boron

Turkey expanded refined borate production through new refineries and technologies, increasing processing capacity.

1 Aug 2012

Processing Expansion for Magnesium in Turkey

Processing Expansion Turkey Magnesium

RHI finished a 70,000‑t/yr rotary kiln in Tutluca, raising dead‑burned magnesia capacity.

1 Jan 2012

Ownership Change for Magnesium in Turkey

Ownership Change Turkey Magnesium

Kobin acquired Kümaş Kütahya Manyezit, expanding its fused magnesia capacity.

1 Jan 2012

Processing Expansion for Magnesium in Turkey

Processing Expansion Turkey Magnesium

Kobin built an 80,000‑t/yr rotary kiln to increase caustic‑calcined and dead‑burned magnesia output.

1 Jan 2012

Processing Startup for Magnesium in Turkey

Processing Startup Turkey Magnesium

Akdeniz Minerals completed a new rotary furnace, doubling caustic‑calcined magnesia capacity.

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