Turkey Mining Exchange to Launch in 2026: EPİAŞ and SPK Begin Process

Strategic Step for Critical Minerals Included in the national Development Plan, this strategic initiative aims to establish local reference prices for critical minerals such as gold, copper, boron, and rare earth elements.
Mehmet Yılmaz, President of the Turkish Miners Association, announced that the exchange is scheduled to become operational in 2026.
EPİAŞ and SPK Application Process Energy Exchange Istanbul (EPİAŞ) has completed its official applications to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) for the exchange, which is planned to be established within the Istanbul Finance Center.
EPİAŞ's extensive experience in energy markets is expected to play a critical role in the technical and operational infrastructure of the mining exchange.
Gold Production and Import Data Recent data highlights the gap between domestic production and demand.
While the Turkish State Mint produced 49.7 tons of jewelry and gold coins, domestic production struggled to keep pace with internal demand.
According to 2025 figures, Turkey imported a total of 126.3 tons of gold.
Yılmaz emphasized the economic impact of these figures, noting that every $100 increase in the ounce price of gold adds approximately $400 million to Turkey's current account deficit.
Export Performance and Sectoral Data The mining sector's exports recorded a 3.4 percent increase last year, reaching $6.2 billion.
Metallic ores led the export categories with $2.3 billion, followed by natural stones at $2 billion.
Chrome exports reached $520 million, influenced by a contraction in the Chinese market.