Turkey Overhauls Mining Rules: New Costs, Quicker Permits

On October 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources ("Ministry") introduced a series of significant amendments to the mining framework through the Regulation Amending the Mining Regulation¹. These changes form a continuation of the broader legislative reform that began with the extensive revisions to the Mining Act in July 2025. The latest amendments place strong emphasis on digitalization, increased financial obligations, stricter production standards, and a rehabilitation-oriented environmental approach. Collectively, these shifts mark a substantial redefinition of the operational rules governing the mining sector. In this article, we examine the key changes introduced by the amendment and explore their potential implications for industry stakeholders.