Unlocking Türkiye's Critical Minerals Potential
Creating awareness and fostering collaboration in critical minerals development.
About Critical Minerals Initiative Türkiye
Critical Minerals Initiative Türkiye (CMI Türkiye) is a non-profit, independent platform committed to unlocking the strategic potential of Türkiye’s critical mineral resources. Founded with a vision to elevate Türkiye’s role in the global clean energy and technology supply chains, CMI Türkiye serves as a knowledge hub, collaborative platform, and policy-shaping force to support sustainable, secure, and resilient critical mineral development.
Transforming Türkiye's mineral landscape together.
Our Mission
To raise awareness, foster multi-stakeholder collaboration, and guide strategic development of Türkiye’s critical mineral sector by producing in-depth research, data-driven reports, and high-impact dialogue across government, academia, industry, and international partners.
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Our Vision
To position Türkiye as a globally recognized and responsible player in the critical minerals ecosystem, contributing not only to national resilience and competitiveness but also to global sustainability and supply security.
What We Aim
Strategic Research & Policy Insights
CMI Türkiye aims to produces comprehensive reports, technical assessments, and policy briefs on:
Türkiye’s critical and strategic mineral resources (e.g., boron, lithium, REEs, graphite, vanadium, cobalt, titanium, manganese, chromium)
Comparative analysis with global peers (e.g., EU, USA, China)
Supply chain vulnerabilities and opportunities
ESG considerations, permitting challenges, and innovation needs
Multi-Level Collaboration & Diplomacy
CMI Türkiye aims to create bridges between:
Government bodies (e.g., ministries, regulatory agencies)
Industry leaders in mining, energy, defense, and manufacturing
Academia and researchers specializing in geology, materials science, and policy
International partners, especially EU and Global South, to support strategic partnerships and foreign direct investment
Data & Intelligence Hub
Build and maintain an open-access database of Türkiye’s critical mineral deposits, reserves, exploration projects, production trends, and processing capacity
Track international market dynamics, export controls, and technological demand
Provide supply risk assessments and circular economy potential (e.g., recycling opportunities in Türkiye)
ESG, Sustainability & Just Transition
Promote responsible mining and adherence to international ESG standards
Guide Türkiye’s critical mineral strategy to align with climate goals (e.g., EU Green Deal, SDG 7, 9, 12, and 13)
Advocate for community engagement and value-added industrial development
Awareness, Education & Capacity Building
Host conferences, policy dialogues, workshops, and educational programs
Train professionals and students on the evolving geopolitics and economics of critical minerals
Publish public briefs in Turkish and English to engage both domestic and international stakeholders
