MINING INDUSTRY IN TURKEY
Turkey's zinc reserves are about 2.7 million tons. Although Turkey has 2.07 % of world zinc reserves, ore production accounts for only 0.28% of world production. Zinc oxide ore reserves are located in the Zamanti (Kayseri/Nigde/Adana) district of Middle Taurus. In addition, some small reserves are found in Konya, Malatya, Bingol and Bitlis.