Boron
Boron is essential for making fiberglass used in wind turbine blades.
It’s mainly mined in Turkey, which has the largest borate deposits in the world. Turkey supplies over 70% of the world’s boron, giving the country a considerable economic advantage. Boron is also used in glass, ceramics, and cleaning products.
However, mining boron can cause environmental issues like pollution, affecting water quality and the health of local communities. The government and industry have implemented stricter environmental standards and sustainable mining methods to address this.