General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration | MTA

MADEN TETKIK VE ARAMA GENEL MUDURLUGU - GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF MINERAL RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION MTA (Mineral Research and Exploration General Directorate) is a research organization that provides data to improve mining sector and offers infrastructure services. MTA carries out the task of exploring the mineral resources of Turkey and contributing to economy in accordance with its law of establishment in its licence ground depending on mining law of 3213 and, on demand and for a fee, in fields owned by private sector or public bodies. Moreover, according to the articles 18 and 47 of the mining law, it prospects for mineral resources in license grounds. MTA sets up camp sites and provides part of labour and equipment locally all around Turkey in accordance with Investment and Work Program approved by The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and State Planning Organization with the investment allocation from general budget. MTA provides service with 13 heads of departments and ...