Plenary Session 1
09:15
– 11:00 June
Kavaklıdere Ballroom
Türkiye’s Mining Vision: Export Growth & Strategic Autonomy
Background
Driven by a state target to scale solar and wind capacity to 120 gigawatts by 2035, Türkiye is pivoting from a traditional exporter of raw minerals into a high-value midstream refining hub. This structural shift moves beyond the historical "dig-and-ship" model, prioritising domestic value-chain integration and technological sovereignty. The cornerstone of this ambition is the world-class Beylikova rare earth elements (REE) project in Eskişehir.
Key themes
- Downstream Industrialisation: Mandating local, midstream refining to ensure raw geological wealth is directly converted into high-value manufacturing inputs.
- Geopolitical Integration: Positioning Türkiye as a secure, ESG-compliant partner bridging Western supply chains with Eurasian mineral wealth.
- Regulatory Streamlining: Centralising ministerial oversight to accelerate strategic permitting while ensuring strict alignment with international standards like the EU Green Deal.
Speakers:
09:15 Critical Mineral Needs and Turkey's Mining Perspective in Light of Energy Transition and Digitalisation
TOBB Turkey Mining Council President, ÇIFTAY Board Member
Mining Council, TOBB, ÇİFTAY
09:30 - Why Invest in Türkiye?
Project Manager
Invest in Türkiye
09:40 - Türkiye’s Mining Vision: Export Growth & Strategic Autonomy
Deputy General Manager - Technical
Türk Gold Corp.
09:50 - What should be the changes in Turkey's mining legislation and the fundamental principles of national mining policy?
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chamber of Mining Engineers of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB)
10:05 - The Role of Geochemical and Metallurgical Laboratories in End-to-End Data Generation Across the Mining Value Chain
Deputy General Manager, Laboratory Services
ARGETEST
10:20 - Türkiye’s R&D and Production Vision in the Rare Earth Elements Ecosystem
Group Manager | Senior Researcher
Turkish Energy, Nuclear And Mineral Research Agency | Rare Earth Elements Research Institute
