A massive 20-ton gold reserve worth $1.2 billion has been discovered in the Turkish eastern province of Agri, Turkey's industry and technology minister says
Turkey's Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank at the opening ceremony of Koza Gold-Silver Mine Facility, Agri, Turkey.
A massive 20-ton gold reserve worth $1.2 billion has been discovered in Turkey's eastern province of Agri, the Turkish industry and technology minister announced. In addition, a 3.5-ton silver reserve, worth $2.8 million, was also discovered in the same region, Mustafa Varank said at a groundbreaking ceremony for Turkish gold mining firm Koza Altin's new facility in Agri.
The $160 million facilities, which will employ 500 people directly and indirectly and provide 2,000 jobs, have a huge importance for the economy of both Turkey and the region, said Varank.Turkish fertiliser firm hits gold jackpotTouching on Turkey's mining sector, he said 13,000 people are working in the sector, with investments reaching $6 billion to date.
"Turkey, which in the early 2000s was unable to produce even one gram of gold, last year produced 42 tons of gold in 18 active mines despite the pandemic," Varank said, highlighting mining accomplishments under the Justice and Development Party, which came to power in 2001.
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