Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Yalkin Demirkaya as the company’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
With over 40 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Demirkaya’s expertise will be pivotal as Consolidated Copper Corp advances its operational capabilities during a critical growth phase.
As Consolidated Copper Corp progresses its strategic restart plans for the Tschudi, Otjihase, and Matchless copper mines, alongside plans to revive the Berg Aukas lead and zinc mine, Demirkaya’s appointment will ensure Consolidated Copper Corp’s technological framework is robust enough to support both current operations and future expansion.
He spent 20 years in the New York Police Department as CIO and Chief Information Security Officer before founding Cyber Diligence, a firm specialising in investigative, consulting and testimony services in IT. Demirkaya has advised law enforcement, legal, and academic communities throughout his career on IT and network security.
In his new role, Demirkaya will be instrumental in integrating advanced IT systems that support CCC’s broader sustainability and operational excellence objectives.
He will also ensure the company’s cybersecurity is robust, mitigating risks and embedding best practices across all business functions.
Demirkaya said his goal is to harness technology to meet the challenges of modern mining while anticipating future needs.
“I look forward to contributing to Consolidated Copper Corp’s vision of setting new sustainability and operational efficiency standards,” he said.
Consolidated Copper Corp CEO John Sisay said Demirkaya’s expertise in both IT and cybersecurity will be invaluable as the company navigates the complexities of the mining industry.
“With the growing demand for copper driven by the global energy transition, his leadership will ensure that CCC has the technological infrastructure needed to meet this demand while positioning us at the forefront of responsible, sustainable mining,” Sisay said.
