Han Ilhan is a seasoned executive in the mining and natural resource sectors, with expertise spanning the entire mine life cycle, including project finance, exploration, feasibility, licensing, construction, operations, and reclamation. A recognized leader in project finance and business partnerships, he has experience with various financial instruments and has secured capital from global, public and private financial institutions.

Mr. Ilhan has established partnerships with major financial entities like Orion Resource Partners and Trafigura, utilizing his expertise in strategic business planning, financial modeling, and enterprise risk management. He has held executive roles, including:

• Executive Board Member of TETHYS: Trans-Eurasian Gateway.
• CEO & Chairman of Aldridge Minerals Inc., where he facilitated a $300M sale to a well established mining company in Türkiye as well as attracted two USA-based private equity firms for $280M for project finance.
• Vice President & Turkey Country Manager at Alamos Gold Inc., overseeing operations in Turkey and beyond.
• Global Mining Director at URS Corporation, leading its mining business across 20+ countries and 5 continents.

Mr. Ilhan’s global network and in-depth understanding of publicly listed companies have made him a trusted leader in advancing mining projects in accordance with ESG standards and securing innovative financial solutions.