YAVUZ INVESTMENTS
was founded by a team with extensive experience in the mining, gas and oil industries, as well as the development of large hydropower and geothermal energy projects
was founded by a team with extensive experience in the mining, gas and oil industries, as well as the development of large hydropower and geothermal energy projects
MISSION STATEMENT
To be a flagship East-Africa mining and green energy generation company, through best mining and management practices and maximization of return for value, protecting the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and having synergy with our stakeholders and communities around our operations.
COMPANY CORE ACTIVITY
Yavuz Investments Limited focuses on the development of Uganda’s mineral resources and the conversion of geothermal energy potential into electricity.
Our team has worked across the mining and energy value chain for many years and managed the development of major and flagship projects in these industries in Europe, Asia and African countries.
Our team has worked across the mining and energy value chain for many years and managed the development of major and flagship projects in these industries in Europe, Asia and African countries.
OUR VISION
To be the leading developer of Uganda natural resources through sustainable mining practices.
MEET THE TEAM
Mr. Murat Sungur Bursa
Mr. Bursa is a recognized geothermal expert in the industry. He is the author of the Turkish Geothermal Law. Under Murat's direct management, two of the largest geothermal power plants in Turkey were built.
He has held senior positions in the Turkish government and major private construction and power generation companies.
Murat has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMY based in Istanbul, Turkey since 2012.
He has held senior positions in the Turkish government and major private construction and power generation companies.
Murat has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SUSTAINABILITY ACADEMY based in Istanbul, Turkey since 2012.
President
MBA, Mechanical engineer
Mr. Raif Yavuz
Mr. Yavuz has extensive knowledge of the construction industry.
He has held senior positions in major Turkish construction companies.
One of the most significant projects in which Mr. Yavuz has been fully involved is the development of two gas-fired combined cycle power plants with an installed capacity of 220 MW and a thermal capacity of 150 Gcal/h, including obtaining permits and government approvals.
He has held senior positions in major Turkish construction companies.
One of the most significant projects in which Mr. Yavuz has been fully involved is the development of two gas-fired combined cycle power plants with an installed capacity of 220 MW and a thermal capacity of 150 Gcal/h, including obtaining permits and government approvals.
Vice-president
PhD, Civil engineer
Mr. Fuad Uzbekov
Mr. Uzbekov is an industry-recognized expert in gas and oil production with an extended experience in mining industry.
Fuad served as a C-level manager in many oil and gas related companies, including underground gas storage facility in Slovakia (Owner and Project manager), LLC KazRosGaz (Deputy General Director and Board Member), a joint venture between JSC Gazprom (the largest producer of natural gas in the world) and SC NC KazMunayGaz, the largest oil and gas company in Kazakhstan.
Mr. Uzbekov was General Director of Kazakhstan's CJSC National Gas Company and JSC National Gas and Oil Technologies.
Fuad served as a C-level manager in many oil and gas related companies, including underground gas storage facility in Slovakia (Owner and Project manager), LLC KazRosGaz (Deputy General Director and Board Member), a joint venture between JSC Gazprom (the largest producer of natural gas in the world) and SC NC KazMunayGaz, the largest oil and gas company in Kazakhstan.
Mr. Uzbekov was General Director of Kazakhstan's CJSC National Gas Company and JSC National Gas and Oil Technologies.
Vice-president
PhD, Mechanical engineer, degree in applied mathematics
Mr. Vladislav Vasilyev
Vladislav has extensive experience in the mining and geothermal industries.
Between 2018 and 2023, Mr. Vasilyev was the business development director of a Cyprus-based company - developer of the new geophysical exploration technology and Managing Director of its branches in Botswana and Zambia.
Vladislav managed geophysical exploration teams and controlled contract execution during the implementation of exploration works at many mining projects in Africa and Europe, including the largest diamond mines in the world: Jwaneng and Orapa in Botswana (Debswana – DeBeers Group).
Between 2018 and 2023, Mr. Vasilyev was the business development director of a Cyprus-based company - developer of the new geophysical exploration technology and Managing Director of its branches in Botswana and Zambia.
Vladislav managed geophysical exploration teams and controlled contract execution during the implementation of exploration works at many mining projects in Africa and Europe, including the largest diamond mines in the world: Jwaneng and Orapa in Botswana (Debswana – DeBeers Group).
Managing director
MBA, Engineer-economist
SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS
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SUSTAINABILITY
Enhancing our overall sustainability outcomes is pivotal for upholding our social license to operate and aligns with our overarching strategic objectives. We strive to instill a sustainability perspective in the responsibilities of every department and employee within the organization. By incorporating sustainability frameworks throughout our value chain and across reporting structures, we are incorporating sustainability seamlessly into our business operations.
Our strategic framework acknowledges the intricate nature of our operational environment, where achieving sustainable results is intricately linked with factors such as people, politics, the planet, and the economy. Consequently, our strategy is flexible and responsive, taking into account evolving circumstances in the jurisdictions where we conduct business
We maintain that this method enhances our readiness to tackle challenges, proactively address and mitigate present and future risks, and capitalize on potential opportunities.
In our pursuit of generating value for both shareholders and stakeholders, we acknowledge the impossibility of isolated success.
A collaborative approach is deemed essential for achieving success.
Our business places paramount importance on the well-being and engagement of our employees
Aspires to leave a positive impact on the communities and societies in which we operate
Mining operations directly affect the environment by necessitating access to land and water resources
Adaptability is integral to the sustained success of our business over the long term
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info@yavuzinvestments.net
+256 773 509 699