Collaborative Effort for a Global Mining Strategy
OUR MISSION
Developing a Sustainable Future
TETHYS operates at the intersection of global mining and the green energy transition, focusing on responsible resource management, innovation, and economic growth.
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Sustainability: Adhering to ESG principles and supporting green energy initiatives
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Economic Growth: Reducing raw material import dependence and fostering local industry growth
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Collaboration: Supporting CRM projects with access to technical resources, project finance, investment capital, HR capacity enhancement, and cutting-edge technology
OUR APPROACH
Bridging Sectors for the Future
TETHYS is more than a company — it is a hub of collaboration.
Portfolio Development
Creating opportunities for critical raw materials and industrial users, supported by local and international financing.
Economic Growth
Building supply chains that reduce import dependency while fostering exports and local industry growth.
Research & Innovation
Transforming raw materials into high-value products aligned with global ESG standards.
OUR MISSION
Meet the Team
TETHYS is powered by a dynamic coalition of forward-thinking industry professionals, each contributing unique expertise and vision.
Leyla Keser Berber
Chairperson & Co-Founder
Baran Umut Baycan
Vice Chairperson & Co-Founder
Kaan Kurşun
Corporate Governance & Outreach
Nigar Guliyeva
Azerbaijan Ambassador
Zafir Ekmekçi
Process & Metallurgy
Cem Yüceer
Geology
İbrahim Halil Kırşan
NGO/CSO Representative
Hakan Bulduk
Mining Engineer
Mustafa Kumral
Geological Engineer
Hüseyin Baştürkçü
Mineral Processing Engineer
Mustafa Özer
Mineral Processing Engineer
Tuna Eken
Geophysical Engineer
Bihter Zeytuncu Gökoğlu
Metallurgical and Materials Engineer
From the start, we wanted to draw attention to the supply security of critical raw materials; and its vital importance in the transition to green energy.
Who We Are
TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway is a strategic company that bridges sectors and collaborates with global partners to enable sustainable solutions for critical raw materials (CRMs).
We specialize in fostering sustainable solutions through investments, partnerships, and innovation. Operating across Türkiye and the Middle Corridor countries, we bring together expertise from leading organizations such as EIT RawMaterials, Istanbul Technical University, and MEXT Technology Center.
Our mission is simple: to drive progress by uniting sectors and stakeholders in advancing the sustainable management of materials essential for the global energy transition.
Discover more about the organizations we collaborate with and their contributions to our mission.