Consolidated Copper appoints Vikram Cariappa as CFO

Vikram Cariappa has been appointed chief financial officer of Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) in Tsumeb, Namibia, effective 1 March, marking a major addition to the company's executive team. The appointment is part of the company's accelerated plan to revive Namibia's dormant copper assets and incorporate them into the global manufacturing supply chain.

Cariappa joins CCC after a distinguished career spanning more than 15 years in senior financial leadership within the global mining and metals sector.

He was a former partner at Deloitte, where he oversaw the company's mining and metals forum in Queensland, Australia. He has a track record of successfully providing advice on complicated transactions, financing, and balance sheet management. He has served as CFO for a number of publicly traded mining companies in several different jurisdictions.

Namibia's strategic rebirth

As CCC approaches the completion of technical and commercial benchmarks for its Namibian copper platform, this appointment represents a significant milestone. CCC has created a clear, low-capital-intensity path back to production by utilising the infrastructure already in place, including processing facilities, electricity, and transportation connections.

"Vikram’s track record across complex mining operations will be instrumental as we move from staged restart into scaled execution," said John Sisay, CEO of Consolidated Copper Corp. "He strengthens our ability to finance and deliver our plan while deepening direct relationships with manufacturers seeking responsibly sourced copper."

Driving the green transition

The International Energy Agency predicts that the demand for copper will increase by more than 35% by 2035, which is in line with CCC's strategy. CCC hopes to establish itself as a reliable, long-term supplier for the clean energy economy by emphasising ethical production and a direct-to-manufacturer supply model.

Reflecting on his new role, Cariappa noted the unique opportunity presented by the company’s current position. "CCC has a rare combination of producing assets, a clear restart pathway, and a differentiated commercial model," he said. "I look forward to helping the team sharpen financing readiness, strengthen capital discipline, and support long-term value creation."

Consolidated Copper Corp., which was established in 2022, is dedicated to creating an open and sustainable supply chain from Namibia to foreign consumers, establishing itself as a key participant in the world's energy transition.