Ministry Vetoes İzmir Cement's Limestone Quarry Project

Turkey's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change has rejected İzmir Cement Factory Turkish Inc. Çimentaş's proposal for a limestone quarry in Menderes, İzmir, due to environmental concerns.

Ministry Vetoes İzmir Cement's Limestone Quarry Project

The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change in Turkey has vetoed the limestone quarry project proposed by İzmir Cement Factory Turkish Inc. Çimentaş in the Menderes district of İzmir.

The decision, influenced by the project's potential negative impact on local agriculture, tourism, and its proximity to coastal towns, marks a significant move by the government towards prioritizing environmental and sustainable development practices.

The rejection highlights the ministry's strict compliance with environmental regulations.

Source: İlkses Gazetesi