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A recent amendment to the Mining Law threatens not only agricultural lands and local communities but also cultural heritage sites.

The Energy Ministry is now authorized to allow mining in areas officially registered as olive groves if the mining activity is aimed at meeting electricity needs.

Four mining accidents took place across Turkey between September 15 and 18. In the accidents, one person lost his life and 12 people were injured. The Chamber of Mining Engineers has given a statement for the press regarding the accidents.