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New investment strategies and geopolitical tensions reshape the mining sector.Dateline: Istanbul, Türkiye – March 2024The global mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the energy transition, supply chain security concerns, and major regional discoveries. In Turkey...

As of January 15, 2026, the U.S. government has officially implemented 25% tariffs on critical minerals and processed rare earth products imported from China.The Conflict: This move aims to protect domestic supply chains but has led to a spike in the cost of high-performance magnets used in Electric...

January 2026 has seen a surge in "Urban Mining" news.Cyclic Materials: On January 29, 2026, this leader in REE recycling announced a $75 million Series B funding round. They are scaling up their proprietary technology to extract high-purity Neodymium and Praseodymium from end-of-life hard drives and...

The Turkish government continues to implement strict measures to control the current account deficit linked to gold imports.Import Quotas: The quota system on unprocessed gold imports, managed through Borsa Istanbul, remains in effect for 2026. This has created a price gap between domestic and inter...

With gold prices reaching historic highs in early 2026 (gold grams hovering around 7,500 TL), consumer behavior in Turkey has shifted dramatically.Gram Gold Dominance: Traditional wedding gifts like the "Quarter Gold" coin have become too expensive for the average consumer. This has led to a surge i...