Soma mine

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Soma mine is located at Soma in Manisa Province in Turkey with an annual capacity of 10.5 million tonnes. The mine is operated by Ege Linyitleri Isletme Muessesesii Mudurlugu, a subsidiary of TKI, a government owned company. Tenders for several coal mines will be held during 2018 including Soma. A tender of a 139 million ton field is due 15 May.

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Soma Kömür İşletmeleri A.Ş.

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