About Us
Will the world’s 51 billion tons of pollution reach zero?
Now the world has come to the great paradigm of reducing pollution and its nature of increasing global temperature.
The mine and steel industry plays a destructive role in the emission of 5 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
Strategic Institute of Green Mine and Steel (SIGMAS) was formed in 2022, in line with the global movements of de-carbonization and reduction of carbon emissions, in the field of mining and steel, with a founding members composed of academics, industrialists and people concerned about the future of the world.
Our Mission
The core mission of SIGMAS is to take practical action toward higher efficiency and carbon reduction. We are committed to supporting Iranian industries by delivering innovative solutions that prepare them to meet emerging global requirements (such as CBAM) and environmental standards.
Our Areas of Activity
SIGMAS operates in the following key areas:
Research, Analysis, and Media: Publishing specialized news on mining and steel decarbonization in Iran and globally, as well as thematic scientific and analytical reports through our website and social media channels.
Strategic Consulting: Assisting mining and steel companies in developing decarbonization roadmaps and managing green projects.
Events and Training Workshops: Creating platforms for sharing the latest decarbonization initiatives among managers and experts in mining and steel companies, while also providing opportunities for idea owners to present innovative projects and attract investors.
Investment in Innovative Ideas: Identifying and financing creative projects and startups related to the green value chain, and participating in the commercialization of advanced technologies as a venture capital investor.
SIGMAS seeks to promote a sustainability-driven mindset within the mining and steel industries. In this regard, we welcome innovative ideas focused on productivity enhancement, carbon reduction, circular economy solutions, and renewable energy.
For collaboration, idea submission, or to receive consulting services, please contact us.
Organization Chart
Strategic Council
Mohammad Reza Ansari
Council Member
– Founder and Chairman of the Board of Kayson Company
– Leading and managing over 100 national and international projects in the fields of oil, gas, industry, infrastructure, housing, and transportation
– Distinguished engineer and outstanding exporter of technical and engineering services from Iran, with professional activities in more than 15 countries worldwide
Bahram Shakouri
Council Member
– Chairman of the Mining and Mineral Industries Commission of the Iran Chamber of Commerce
– Member of the Supreme Council of Mines
– President of the Copper and Stone Association of Iran
– Member of the Board of Representatives of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture
Mohammad Vahid Sheikhzadeh
Council Member
– CEO of Fakoor Sanat Tehran Engineering Company
– Executor of many important and sensitive projects primarily in the mining and steel industries.
– Establishment of research centers in the field of mining and steel industries.
-Recruitment and training of specialized personnel in this area
Asadollah Farshad
Council Member
– Former CEO of Ghadir Iranian Iron and Steel Company
– Management experience including board membership and CEO positions in companies such as Gol Gohar Iron and Steel Development, Goharzamin, Pamidco, Iralko, Impasco, Iran Alloy Steel, Khuzestan Steel, and the National Industrial Group of Steel in Iran.
Azizollah Assari
Chairman of the Strategic Council
– 35 years of managerial experience primarily in mining, steel, and energy sectors
– Former CEO of MMDIC
– Senior Advisor to the CPG Group
– Former CEO of Shahed Holding
– Board Member and Deputy for Holdings Affairs at Shasta
Mohammadreza Karami Shahrokhi
Vice Chairman of the Strategic Council
– Former COB of Golgohar Mining and Industrial Company
– Extensive hands-on operational experience in copper processing chain plants
– Participation in major industrial projects and semi-continuous production of copper alloys
– Active across the production & processing chain iron ore, and steel
Mahmoud Davoudi
Secretary of the Strategic Council
– CEO of Mavara Bahar Company
– Renewable Energy Consultant at Quds Niro Company
– Energy Consumption Optimization Consultant at Neon Norway
– Project Management and Technical Office Implementation Consultant at Asphalt Tous and Chadormalu Companies
Technical Consultants
Yadollah Saboohi
Financial and Commercial Consultant
– Full Professor at the Faculty of Energy, Sharif University of Technology
– PhD in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Stuttgart
– Former Advisor to the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology
– Founder and Chairman of the Board of Tarasht Energy Science and Technology Company
Mohammad Reza Akbari Jokar
Business Consultant
– Full Professor at Sharif University of Technology
– Former President of the Iranian Industrial Engineering Association
– Former Dean of the Industrial Engineering Faculty at Sharif University
– Implementer of dozens of large industrial projects in the country
– PhD and Master’s graduate from INPG, France
Hosein Bastanzad
Economic Consultant
– Researcher and Instructor at the Monetary and Banking Research Institute
– Expert at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the United States
– Researcher in the Energy Division of the Central Bank of Iran
– Expert and Secretary of the Investment Committee of the Export Guarantee Fund of Iran
– Instructor at the Faculty of Management, Noor Maritime University
Babak Aletaha
Geology and Geometallurgy Consultant
– Over 30 years of experience in exploration and evaluation of mineral resources
– CEO of Minex Canada and Adjunct Professor at UBC
– Specialist in geochemistry and applied geometallurgy in mining
– Author of books and specialized articles on copper mineral resources
– Project Manager at companies such as Rio Tinto and Iranian Copper Industries
Mohammad Reza Mahvi
Water Consultant
– PhD in Applied Hydrogeology from the University of Grenoble, France
– Over 50 years of experience in exploration and management of groundwater resources
– Direct involvement in the exploration and assessment of groundwater resources for mining units affiliated with the National Iranian Steel Company and the Mining & Mineral Industries Development and Renovation Organization
Mohammad Karimi
Digital Consultant
– Faculty Member at Amir Kabir University of Technology with 20 years of experience
– Specialist in membrane processes and advanced water treatment
– Active in designing water recycling systems in industry
– Successful transfer of technical knowledge from university to industry
– Leading high-impact research and industrial projects
Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari
Energy Consultant
– Adjunct Professor at Amir Kabir University of Technology
– Head of E-Commerce at Hyperstar (2018–2019)
– PhD in Energy Systems Engineering from Sharif University of Technology
– Author of the books “Innovative Approach to Hydrogen in Steelmaking” and “Hydrogen: The Future of Sustainable Energy from Production to Application and Policy Making”
Mohammad Hadi Nikhalat
Financial and Commercial Consultant
-Board Member, Zarrin Group (2019–Present – Dubai)
– Head of E-commerce, Hyperstar (2018–2019)
-Senior Project Manager at Digikala, leading automation and business intelligence initiatives
– Entrepreneur, involved in Bamilo’s establishment and strategic projects, and Senior Analyst at Kian Asset Management