Erhan Karakaya is a seasoned professional in the mining industry with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as the Director and Principal Mining Consultant at SRK Consulting since April 2018, Erhan previously held the position of Chief Mining Engineer at Kazzinc, focusing on optimizing open pit operations. Erhan has also worked as a Principal Mining Consultant at SRK Consulting, a Principal Mining Engineer at AMEC, and a Senior Mining Consultant at LQS. Early career roles include Senior Mining Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti, Mine Superintendent at Newmont Mining Corporation, and Mine Production Engineer at GELI. Educational credentials include an MSc and BSc in Mining Engineering from Middle East Technical University.