This period laid the foundation for a mining tradition built upon long-term field operations, reserve management, and operational discipline.

Through operations conducted across various sites in Africa, technical expertise and field experience were developed and strengthened.

Site management, logistics organization, and production planning capabilities began to evolve into a structured corporate framework.

One of the first open-pit gold mining operations on the African continent utilizing a conventional backfilling system was successfully established. The open-pit operating model developed during this period was regarded as one of the pioneering practices in the sector in terms of site safety, production continuity, and long-term reserve management. This phase marked a defining period that demonstrated the Group’s technical leadership and operational expertise in gold mining.

While gold mining continued as the core line of business, corporate expertise in engineering, infrastructure, and superstructure began to be established within the family organization.

Construction, infrastructure, and engineering activities were structured as a separate business line, independent from mining operations. This step marked the first phase of the transition toward a holding model.

Infrastructure and superstructure projects were expanded across Türkiye and various international markets. Public buildings, commercial developments, and industrial facilities were added to the project portfolio.

Infrastructure and superstructure projects were initiated on an international scale. Large-scale construction works were carried out across Eurasia and Eastern Europe.

The multi-divisional business model operating across different sectors within the Holding was further strengthened. Gold mining, as well as infrastructure and superstructure activities, were carried out in parallel yet maintained as independent operations.

Public buildings, scientific facilities, and projects with high technical requirements were successfully completed. The international reference portfolio was further expanded.

Shopping centers and mixed-use commercial developments were delivered. Large-scale projects became prominent within the superstructure portfolio.

Water and wastewater infrastructure was developed as a distinct area of specialization within the Holding.

Industrial infrastructure systems and heavy engineering projects were successfully implemented.

International commercial developments and corporate projects were added to the project portfolio.

Infrastructure and superstructure projects were executed simultaneously across multiple countries. Project management and site organization capabilities were scaled accordingly.

Gold mining operations across the African continent were re-expanded. New field operations were initiated, along with long-term investment plans.

Operational capacity was increased across the gold mining sites in Africa. Mining activities continued to be conducted independently from the Holding’s other business divisions.

Yasin Hacıoğlu officially assumed leadership of the 72-year gold mining legacy and the holding structure inherited from his family. From this point onward: Africa-based gold mining was further strengthened as the core strategic line of business. Infrastructure and superstructure projects were scaled as distinct business divisions. The international growth strategy was accelerated within a structured corporate framework.

Active gold mining operations across the African continent were expanded. Infrastructure and superstructure projects continued across various regions.

Despite the global pandemic conditions, gold mining operations and construction projects were carried out without interruption.

Gold mining sites across Africa were expanded. The Holding’s infrastructure and superstructure operations entered new markets.

Gold mining, infrastructure, and superstructure activities were reorganized under a single umbrella, operating as independent operational structures.

Under the Hacıoğlu Gold Mining brand, Africa-based gold mining operations were further strengthened.

Investments in gold mining were increased. Infrastructure and superstructure projects were continued with a focus on the public and private sectors.

Hacıoğlu Holding; combines 72 years of gold mining experience with international infrastructure and superstructure projects, positioning itself as a multinational and well-established global structure.