Ore Mining

Iron: Turkey has significant iron ore deposits. The iron ore obtained from these deposits is the main raw material for steel production and is of critical importance for many sectors such as construction, automotive, and machinery manufacturing. Tuna Mining supplies iron ores of different grades according to the needs of its customers. The iron ore we obtain from reliable quarries is processed in accordance with quality standards and offered to our customers.  

• Product Code: IR-001

• Chemical Formula: Fe₂O₃, Fe₃O₄

• Appearance: Reddish-brown or black powder / granules / rock

• Density: 4.9 – 5.3 g/cm³

Iron ore is the primary raw material for steel production. It contains different types of iron oxides and is used in various industrial branches. Especially high-grade hematite and magnetite forms are in great commercial demand.  

Areas of Use:

• Steel production (blast furnace and direct reduction methods)

• Metallurgical processes

• Magnetic separation systems

• Pigment production

Copper: Copper, one of Turkey's important metallic minerals, is widely used, especially in the electrical and electronics industries. Tuna Mining markets concentrated copper ore obtained from copper mines in Turkey. High-quality copper ore constitutes a reliable resource for industrial applications.

• Product Code: CU-001

• Chemical Formula: CuFeS₂, Cu₂S, CuO

• Appearance: Greenish, brown, or metallic powder / granules / rock

• Density: 8.9 g/cm³

Copper ore is an indispensable raw material for the electrical and electronics industries. It is processed and purified by different methods according to its copper content.  

Areas of Use:

• Electrical cables and conductors

• Construction materials

• Alloys (brass, bronze)

• Chemical industry

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In addition to these, other ores extracted in Turkey are also within Tuna Mining's scope of interest. In line with customer demands, studies are also carried out for the supply of other metallic minerals such as chromium, zinc, and lead. Our aim is to make the best use of Turkey's mining potential and reliably offer the quality raw materials needed by the industry.