Eti Maden

Eti Maden İşletmeleri Genel Müdürlüğü (Eti Maden Operations General Directorate) is a Turkish state-owned mining company. It is a major producer of boron minerals and their derivatives, controlling a significant portion of the world's boron reserves and production. The company extracts, processes, and markets boron products used in a variety of industries, including glass, ceramics, detergents, agriculture, and nuclear energy.

Eti Maden's operations are primarily located in the western part of Turkey, where large deposits of boron minerals such as tincal, colemanite, ulexite, and boracite are found. The company's activities encompass exploration, mining, enrichment, and refining of these minerals.

Beyond boron, Eti Maden has also diversified into the production of other minerals, including chrome, lead, zinc, and copper.

Eti Maden is a key player in the Turkish economy, contributing significantly to the country's exports and employment. It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey.