Yılmaz stated that Türkiye has strong potential in terms of mineral diversity; however, this potential has not been priced effectively enough in international markets. He stated that the planned mining exchange aims to create predictable market depth for producers and investors, while providing a trading platform that reduces risk and ensures greater transparency in buying and selling activities.
The exchange is planned to be positioned under the umbrella of the Istanbul Financial Center. It was announced that an application has been submitted by Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPİAŞ) to the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (SPK) for its operation, and that approval is expected shortly, with trading activities anticipated to commence in 2026. EPİAŞ’s experience in energy markets, particularly its futures trading infrastructure and transparent pricing mechanisms, is expected to provide a significant technical and operational advantage in the design of the mining exchange.
Yılmaz also emphasized that cooperation with Canada in mining, technology, and financing has been strengthening, and that Türkiye will once again participate this year in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Mining Convention, which it attends annually. Highlighting that the mining sector is among the sectors receiving the largest share in the 2026 Presidential Investment Program, alongside transportation, Yılmaz stated that the mining exchange will further enhance Türkiye’s position as a more influential player in the international arena.
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