Dedeman Madencilik commenced with chrome operations in Pınarbaşı / Toruntepe regions in 1947. It has been working for 60 years to bring Turkey's underground resources on the surface and bring them into the economy. It continues operating with its enduring motto, "respecting the environment in modern enterprises" approach. As the founder, M.Kemal Dedeman highlighted they take pride in not only "leaving value behind while utilizing Turkey's surface and underground resources" but also being one of the pioneers and fundamental mining companies in Turkey.