Business News
October 1, 2023
TÜMAD General Manager Hasan Yücel shared insights on TÜMAD and the mining industry, highlighting, “As a country, we can achieve sustainable development through sustainable mining practices. The advancement of the mining sector means the development of humanity.”
In an interview, Hasan Yücel, Vice President of the Yurt Madencilik Geliştirme Vakfı (YMGV) and General Manager of TÜMAD Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., emphasized that TÜMAD, in alignment with the vision of sustainable mining, has been contributing to the country’s economy through the Çanakkale Lapseki and Balıkesir İvrindi gold and silver mines, which operate at international standards. Yücel stated, “TÜMAD, the mining company of Nurol Holding, one of Türkiye’s prominent construction and industrial companies with over half a century of experience, operates in the field of precious and base metal mining. Aligned with our vision of sustainable mining, we have been actively contributing to the country’s economy through our Çanakkale Lapseki and Balıkesir İvrindi gold and silver mines, which operate at international standards. Renowned for their advanced technology, meticulous design parameters, comprehensive monitoring methods, pollution prevention and control measures, and resource efficiency, both of our facilities serve as prime examples of gold and silver mines worldwide. Additionally, both facilities, which uncompromisingly apply the principles of continuous improvement, hold the International Cyanide Management Code Certificate (ICMC) developed by a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Program. With our utilization of advanced technology in production, unwavering commitment to occupational health and safety principles, and emphasis on earning “social approval” and fostering mutual trust with the communities where we operate, TÜMAD has emerged as one of Türkiye’s leading companies. We are recognized as a role model in our industry and serve as an example to others.”