Leadership built on more than 25 years of industrial experience across metallurgical, foundry, refractory and mining industries.
Although OPTES Group was officially established in 2020, its foundation rests on more than 25 years of experience led by its founder, Eng. Mahmoud Youssef, active in the metallurgical and mining industries since 1997. Throughout this period, the management team has contributed to developing industrial firms and supporting foundries, steel plants, refractory users and mining projects across the region.
25+ years in metallurgical chemicals, industrial operations and technical project development. A metallurgical engineer with an MBA, blending technical depth with structured strategic leadership and long-standing global supplier partnerships.
30+ years of specialised expertise in Black Sand mineral processing, beneficiation technologies and heavy-mineral separation — combining academic leadership with field-proven exploration, resource evaluation and process design.
Master's degree in Chemistry and Geology with a proven track record in mineral ores and chemicals — bringing expertise in chemical analysis, geological assessment and mineral processing.
Extensive technical and marketing experience in mineral ores and refractory raw materials, combining deep metallurgical knowledge with practical market understanding.
“Our technical team combines scientific expertise and real industrial experience — capable of supporting any stage from evaluation to full-scale development.”
From product selection to long-term process improvement, our engineers and specialists are ready to support your operation.
