Minespider and TETHYS unite to digitalize mining supply chains in Türkiye and Central Asia

Minespider, a leading traceability and Digital Product Passport (DPP) platform, and TETHYS Teknoloji, İnovasyon, Danışmanlık ve Ticaret A.Ş., a platform and subsidiary of TETHYS  Gateway Investment GP established in Luxembourg specializing in critical raw materials headquartered in Istanbul, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on next-generation digital traceability solutions. Their partnership will focus on advancing Battery Passport solutions, Digital Product Passports (DPP), Critical Raw Materials traceability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data systems across mines in Türkiye and Central Asia. The partnership will help mining projects to strengthen their positions in international markets, comply with regulations and export their minerals to European markets and beyond.

TETHYS is actively engaged with over a dozen mining projects in Türkiye, Central Asia and the Caucasus region, across various stages of the mining lifecycle, from exploration to project development and investment structuring. These include both junior and mid-tier operators spanning critical raw materials such as copper, rare earth elements (REE), polymetallic mines, and high-grade industrial minerals. Minespider will enrich this experience with its vast expertise in mineral supply chain traceability and Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Through this collaboration, the two companies will create end-to-end digital systems that embed transparent, verifiable data into raw materials supply chains. Their joint efforts are designed to prevent artisanal mining abuses, illegal mining activities, mineral trades, child labor, and human rights violations, strengthening the integrity and compliance of mining and industrial operations in the region.

Under the agreement, the companies will jointly evaluate technology integration opportunities, develop proof-of-concept projects, and coordinate customer engagement strategies for industries facing stringent new regulations and market demands. This includes delivering advanced Battery Passport applications (web, mobile, backend solutions) and providing digital systems that enable traceability, regulatory compliance, and ESG data collection throughout mining and production processes.

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“We’re thrilled to partner with TETHYS to bring greater transparency and traceability to mineral supply chains in Türkiye and the Central Asian region. As global demand for responsibly sourced minerals continues to grow, ensuring digital proof of origin and ethical practices is no longer optional – it’s a must. Together with TETHYS, we’re building the digital infrastructure that empowers stakeholders with the data they need to make informed, sustainable decisions.” Nathan Williams, Founder & CEO of Minespider

“Our partnership with Minespider is focused on a clear objective: ensuring digital product compatibility for the entire mining lifecycle in Türkiye and Central Asia. Through advanced traceability and data systems, we aim to eliminate risks such as illegal mining, artisanal mining abuses, and human rights violations – while supporting industrial players in meeting global regulatory standards.” Leyla Keser Berber, Chairperson of TETHYS

The Minespider–TETHYS collaboration represents a decisive move toward fully digitalized, transparent, and regulation-compliant mining ecosystems. Pilot projects and client engagements are expected to commence shortly, providing a new standard for mining digitalization in Türkiye, Central Asia, and beyond.