Khairulla Aben is a highly experienced mining professional currently serving as a Principal Mining Consultant at ERM since September 2023, following the acquisition of CSA Global. Previous roles include Principal Mining Engineer at CSA Global, Mine Planning Manager at Eurasian Resources Group, and Head of Mining at Monterra Qasaqstan. Khairulla has extensive expertise as a Corporate Mining Engineer at KAZ Minerals, focusing on mine needs assessment, planning, and technology implementation. Additional experience includes guest lecturing at Satbayev University, business management at GeoMineProject, and various engineering roles across several mining companies in Kazakhstan. Khairulla holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Mining Engineering from Satbayev University and a Master’s in Management from California Coast University.