Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is a leading researcher in mining engineering whose work focuses on the economic, environmental, and regulatory dimensions of mining activities in Turkey, with special emphasis on sustainable resource management and policy impacts. His research extensively examines how legislation, permit procedures, land-use constraints, and waste regulations shape the operational, financial, and ecological outcomes of mining enterprises. A significant portion of his scholarly contributions addresses the rising importance of waste management in mining, analyzing waste management costs, recovery potential, and the implications of EU-compliant waste regulations for the Turkish mining sector. He has produced influential studies on the effects of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures, mining operation permits, forestland-use fees, agricultural land restrictions, and private land acquisition costs, offering data-driven evaluations that reveal the challenges mining companies face in regulatory environments. His work also investigates the financial burdens associated with state rights, forest fees, and overlapping infrastructure investments, highlighting how these factors influence overall investment decisions and sector competitiveness. Additionally, Dr. Yıldız contributes to land-use planning research by analyzing conflicts between mining activities and agricultural zones, olive groves, pastures, and forest areas, proposing policy reforms that balance environmental protection with the strategic importance of mineral extraction. His recent studies extend toward the sustainability potential of mineral recovery from tailings and urban mining wastes, positioning waste valorization as a key component of circular economy strategies. Overall, Dr. Yıldız’s research provides comprehensive, practical insights that support more effective, equitable, and sustainable mining governance.
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Featured Publications
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Yıldız, T. D. (2020). Waste management costs (WMC) of mining companies in Turkey: Can waste recovery help meeting these costs? Resources Policy, 68, 101706.
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Yıldız, T. D. (2020). Evaluation of forestland use in mining operation activities in Turkey in terms of sustainable natural resources. Land Use Policy, 96.
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Yıldız, T. D. (2020). Effects of the private land acquisition process and costs on mining enterprises before mining operation activities in Turkey. Land Use Policy, 97.
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Yıldız, T. D. (2020). The impacts of EIA procedure on the mining sector in the permit process of mining operating activities: Turkey analysis. Resources Policy, 67.
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Yıldız, T. D. (2019). The share of required costs in investment amounts for mining operating activities in pasture lands in Turkey. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.