Sart Mining Facility
Sart-Salihli Mining Operation: Turkey's First 100% Turkish Capital Gold Production Facility
At Pomza Export A.Ş., we have taken our commitment to sustainable mining to the highest level with Sart-Salihli Mining Operation, one of the rare placer mining examples in the world. As Turkey's first company to produce gold with 100% Turkish capital, we have marked a historic milestone in the mining industry.
Environmentally Friendly Production Without Chemicals
At Sart-Salihli Mining Operation, we showcase one of the most advanced examples of environmentally friendly mining. Our gold production process is carried out using chemical-free methods that do not harm nature. Shaking tables and gravity separation allow us to obtain the purest gold while supporting our principle of preserving nature’s balance.
99% Water Recycling to Preserve Resources
Water consumption is a significant concern in mining. At our Sart-Salihli facility, we purify and reuse 99% of the waterused in production, ensuring the conservation of water resources. By working with minimal water consumption and maximum efficiency, we reduce our environmental impact.
The 2nd Company in Turkey to Use Electric Trucks
When it comes to sustainability in mining, we aim to make not only our production processes but also our logistics and transportation operations environmentally friendly. In this regard, we are proud to be the second company in Turkey to use electric trucks at our Sart-Salihli site. With electric trucks, we minimize carbon emissions, reduce fuel consumption, and lower our environmental impact.
The First Company in Turkey to Produce Garnet and Rutile
The Sart-Salihli Mining Operation stands out not only for its gold production but also as the first company in Turkey to produce Garnet and Rutile. These two important industrial minerals are used in many areas such as paint, ceramics industry, water jets, sandblasting, and high-tech sectors.
Minerals Produced and Their Applications
In addition to gold, Sart-Salihli Mining Operation produces valuable minerals such as garnet, quartz, rutile, aggregate, corundum, and silica sand:
- Gold: Used in jewelry, as an investment asset, and in high-tech applications.
- Garnet: Applied in water jet cutting, abrasive blasting, and filtration systems.
- Quartz: Used in the glass industry, ceramic production, and electronic components.
- Rutile: Used in titanium dioxide pigment production, ceramics, and the paint industry.
- Aggregates: A crucial material for the construction industry, including concrete and asphalt production.
- Emery: Used in abrasive materials, ceramics, and optical industries..
- Silica Sand: Preferred in glass production, filtration systems, and the foundry industry.
Investing in Sustainability and Technology for the Future
At Pomza Export, we conduct our operations using environmentally friendly production methods and the latest technologies in the mining industry. Sart-Salihli Mining Operation is a prime example of this commitment.
- Turkey's first 100% Turkish capital gold production company
- The first company in Turkey to produce Garnet and Rutile
- Chemical-free gold production
- 99% water recycling system
- A pioneer in electric truck usage
We are making a difference in the industry by implementing a mining approach that is respectful to nature and humanity. Sart-Salihli Mining Operation is not only the model of today’s mining industry but also the mining model of the future.
At Pomza Export, we continue to push the boundaries of sustainable and eco-friendly mining practices.
