natural stone mining process

Turkey’s natural stone mining process is rooted in thousands of years of history. Ultimate Stones plays a crucial role in delivering these natural stones to the global market, where they continue to be a preferred choice among architects and designers. In Turkey, natural stone is mined using sophisticated and environmentally conscious methods, reflecting the country’s long-standing heritage and expertise in natural stone production.

The mining process involves various methods to extract the stone efficiently and safely from quarries, primarily located in areas such as Denizli. The extraction techniques include the use of channelling machines, wire saws, chain saws, and water-jet cutting machines. Channelling machines create vertical and horizontal holes into which wedges are inserted to separate the stone blocks from the quarry walls. Chain saws, equipped with special diamond blades, are used to cut large blocks of stone, while wire saws and water-jet cutters are utilised to precisely cut the stone into manageable blocks for transport and further processing​​.