Explore our leading underground LHD loaders and dump trucks — engineered to meet the rigorous demands of Turkey's coal, chromite, and boron mining sectors.

DRWJ-3 Underground Diesel LHD Loader — 7-Ton Capacity for Turkey Chromite & Coal Mining Operations

DRWJ-0.6 Underground Diesel LHD Loader — Efficient Solution for Turkey Small-Scale Mining Operations

DRWJ-1.5 Underground Diesel LHD Loader — Reliable Supplier & Factory for Turkey Boron Mining

DRUK-20B Underground Dump Truck — Reliable Diesel Mining Solution for Turkey's Deep Mine Shafts
Turkey is one of the world's most mineral-rich countries, possessing significant reserves of coal, chromite, boron, copper, gold, and industrial minerals. The sector plays a vital role in national economic development.
Turkey holds approximately 73% of the world's known boron reserves, concentrated in the Kütahya–Eskişehir–Balıkesir triangle. Boron mining operations require highly reliable, compact underground loading equipment for efficient mineral extraction from complex vein systems.
Turkey is one of Europe's leading lignite producers, with the Afşin-Elbistan basin alone holding over 14 billion tonnes of reserves. State-owned TKİ and Kömürsan operate extensive underground and open-pit mines demanding high-throughput LHD loaders and underground trucks.
Turkey ranks among the top global chromite producers and is rapidly expanding gold mining in eastern Anatolia. New underground gold projects in Artvin, Gümüşhane, and Erzincan are driving strong demand for compact, high-performance trackless underground equipment.
Turkey's mining sector contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the economy. With the government's Vision 2023 and subsequent national industrial plans, mining is a priority growth sector, with increased investment in infrastructure and mechanization across underground operations.
Turkish mining companies are actively replacing aging fleets with modern trackless diesel equipment to improve safety, reduce labor intensity, and boost productivity. Cost-competitive, reliable equipment from experienced international suppliers is in high demand.
As Turkey's domestic equipment manufacturing remains limited for specialized underground machinery, Turkish operators actively source from China, Europe, and North America. Chinese manufacturers offering superior quality-to-price ratios with strong aftersales support are particularly favored.
The Turkish underground mining sector is evolving rapidly. Understanding these trends helps mine operators choose the right equipment partners for long-term success.
Turkey's commitment to EU environmental standards is accelerating the adoption of cleaner diesel-stage technology and early-stage electric underground equipment. Modern Tier-compliant diesel LHD loaders like Derui's DRWJ series are increasingly preferred over outdated high-emission machinery.
Turkish mining operations are integrating remote monitoring, GPS fleet tracking, and automated payload measurement into underground equipment. Equipment providers with digital-ready platforms compatible with Turkish mine management systems hold a competitive advantage.
Following regulatory reforms by Turkey's Ministry of Labour, underground mining equipment must meet strict ergonomic, ROPS/FOPS, and fire-suppression safety requirements. Derui equipment is designed with operator-first safety architecture, aligning with Turkish and international mine safety codes.
Many of Turkey's chromite and gold ore bodies feature narrow, steeply dipping veins — particularly in the eastern Anatolian highlands. Compact LHD loaders such as the DRWJ-0.6 and DRWJ-1.5 are exceptionally well-suited for these constrained underground working environments.
Turkey's ambitious infrastructure programs — including hydroelectric tunnels, metro expansions in Istanbul and Ankara, and highway tunnel projects — create significant secondary demand for underground load-haul-dump equipment beyond traditional mining applications.
Turkish mining companies increasingly prefer suppliers who can provide comprehensive lifecycle support: spare parts inventory, on-site technician training, hydraulic system maintenance, and fast-response aftersales service — exactly the model Derui delivers globally.
From the boron mines of Kütahya to the coal fields of Zonguldak, Derui underground equipment adapts to every Turkish mining environment.
Compact LHD loaders handle boron ore in narrow, low-height drifts of ETİ Maden's underground boron operations with exceptional maneuverability.
Underground dump trucks and loaders support Turkey's oldest and deepest coal mining region, operating safely in gas-risk environments with appropriate safety configurations.
High-capacity LHD loaders serve new underground gold projects in Artvin and Gümüşhane, efficiently transporting ore from narrow stope faces to ore passes.
Derui underground utility vehicles and loaders assist tunnel construction crews in Turkey's expanding urban metro and road tunnel infrastructure projects.
Derui focuses on product leadership, service excellence, cost efficiency, safety, and operational performance — enabling mining operations across Turkey to overcome their toughest challenges.
Over 12 years of specialized focus on trackless underground mining equipment, resulting in battle-tested, field-proven designs trusted across global mining markets including Turkey, Africa, Russia, and Southeast Asia.
A technical R&D team of more than 50 professionals continuously innovates new underground equipment solutions, ensuring Derui products meet evolving mine safety and efficiency requirements in every market.
Derui's vertically integrated manufacturing in Shandong, China allows for premium build quality at significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to Western OEM alternatives — a decisive advantage for Turkish operators.
Equipped with a comprehensive hydraulic pump and motor testing platform, Derui handles maintenance and debugging for pumps and motors from brands including Sauer, Eaton, and Rexroth — minimizing equipment downtime.
With overseas branch offices established in Zambia and Russia, and a dedicated overseas market service team, Derui ensures quality and timely after-sales support for all international customers including those in Turkey.
All Derui underground machinery is engineered with operator safety at the core — featuring ROPS/FOPS protection, fire suppression compatibility, and ergonomic operator environments aligned with Turkish mine safety regulations.
Shandong Derui Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded in 2012 and is located in Weifang, Shandong Province, known as the "Kite Capital." Derui is a high-tech enterprise specializing in trackless mining equipment, integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service.
Our main products include underground loaders, mining trucks, scaling jumbos, and multi-purpose utility vehicles. The company is equipped with a comprehensive hydraulic pump and motor testing platform, capable of undertaking maintenance and debugging for pumps and motors from brands such as Sauer, Eaton, and Rexroth.
Since its establishment, we have focused on the production and R&D of trackless equipment for underground mining. We are committed to developing into an internationally renowned manufacturer of mining machinery and equipment, providing high-quality products and excellent services to a growing number of customers — including those in Turkey's rapidly expanding mining sector.
Currently, the company has over 200 employees, including a technical R&D team of more than 50 professionals. We have a comprehensive overseas market service team comprising sales personnel and after-sales support staff. Additionally, we have established branch offices in regions such as Zambia and Russia to ensure the quality and timeliness of our overseas services.
Browse our complete lineup of underground loaders and dump trucks — each engineered for reliability, operator safety, and maximum uptime in Turkey's diverse mine environments.

DRWJ-3 LHD Loader — 7-Ton Capacity for Turkey Chromite & Coal Mining

DRWJ-0.6 LHD Loader — Efficient Diesel Solution for Turkey Small Mining

DRWJ-1.5 LHD Loader — Reliable for Turkey Boron & Narrow-Vein Operations

DRUK-20B Underground Dump Truck — Diesel Solution for Turkey Deep Mine Shafts

DRWJ-0.6 LHD Loader — Reliable Supplier for Turkey Small Underground Mining
DRUK-20A Underground Dump Truck — Reliable Diesel Truck for Turkey Mining Operations
DRUK-20A Dump Truck — Durable Diesel Mining Truck from Derui Reliable Factory for Turkey
DRWJ-6 LHD Loader — 14-Ton Capacity for Turkey Gold & Copper Underground Mines
Whether you operate in Turkey's boron, coal, chromite, or gold mining sectors, Derui's comprehensive range of underground LHD loaders and dump trucks — backed by global aftersales support — is ready to power your operations.
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