Known boron deposits in Turkey which possesses 73% of world boron reserves; Eskişehir – Kırka, Kütahya- Emet, Balıkesir – Bandırma and Bigadiç.
The most abundant boron minerals in Turkey in terms of reserve are Tincal and Colemanite. In Turkey, Tincal reserves are located in Eskişehir - Kırka, colemanite reserves are located in Kütahya – Emet, Balıkesir – Bigadiç and Bursa – Kestelek. In addition, ulexite reserve is present in Balıkesir – Bigadiç as well and Ulexite is extracted as a side product in Bursa – Kestelek time to time.
With the Law No. 2840, the task of producing, operating and marketing boron and boron products in Turkey is carried out by Eti Maden.
In the facilities in 4 Works Directorates under Eti Maden, mainly Borax Pentahydrate, Borax Decahydrate, Boric Acid, Etidot-67, Boron Oxide, Zinc Borate, Calcine Tincal, Anhydrous Borax, Ground Colemanite and Ground Ulexite are produced and supplied to domestic and international markets.
Updated At 2019-02-25 20:58:00