The NTF Mining Group was founded in 2002. Upon completion of the Dalaman Akköprü Dam construction that had involved the use of heavy duty equipment, NTF considered it a rational and economic move to enter into the mining business, particularly coal. With an expert team using SURPAC and similar industry standard CAD and engineering tools, NTF has been busily involved with reserve estimations, mine planning and feasibility studies for mineral resources in particular for coal and gold.