Turkey possesses almost 3/4 of the world's boron reserves:
As a raw material boron is mostly used in the production of glass, glass wool, fiberglass, ceramics, as well as in the sectors agriculture and detergents. In addition, boron is needed in nuclear, fuel, military, nanotechnology, automotive, energy, metallurgy, construction, and other industries. Boron is preferred because of its hardness in military vehicles and bulletproof vests. Boron is an indispensable component of mineral wool, which is required for the production of sporting goods. Boron is also used in the ceramics industry. Boron minerals are also preferred as disinfectants in the production of soap and detergent.
https://deutsche-wirtschafts-nachrichten.de/2018/02/10/tuerkei-besitzt-fast-alle-bor-reserven-der-welt/ [translation required]
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