About

Geology, understood deeply, applied with technology.

Deep understanding of the ground, combined with cutting-edge technology, forms the foundation of everything we do.

Geologists carrying out fieldwork on a hillside in autumn

Our story

Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.
Will Durant

Lycia Geo Consulting was established in the United Kingdom in 2021. Since then we have provided geological and geotechnical services across the natural resources and civil engineering industries, bringing rigorous science, modern data tools and field-tested judgement to every commission.

We work the United Kingdom and internationally, at home equally on a mineral exploration target and a heavy civil engineering investigation.

Driven by values

The principles behind the practice.

01

Mission

We are purpose-driven people, dedicated to serving something beyond ourselves. Holding mission as a value keeps us grounded in why we are building Lycia Geo.

02

Do great things, fast

We commit to being great at the things we do and to doing them quickly, without sacrificing one for the other.

03

Mindfulness

We focus on the present and give ourselves time to reflect and space to integrate what we learn, so we continually improve and evolve our culture.

Leadership

Meet the founder

Portrait of Sare B. Yaylali

Sare B. Yaylali

Founder & Director

Geological Engineer

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Knowledgeable Geological Engineer with extensive Heavy Civil Construction and Mining experience spanning multiple geographies, including the UK, Europe, Turkey and Central Asia. Skilled in project planning, management, quality assurance and database management, with a proven capacity to lead teams, ensure compliance with technical standards and deliver safe, efficient, high-quality outcomes.

Talented in inspecting operations and approaching problems critically, using sound judgement to break down and correct deficiencies. Away from the field she enjoys cooking, kitesurfing, snowboarding and travelling.

Practice
Founder & Director, Lycia Geo (2021–present)
Education
BSc Geological Engineering, METU
Based in
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish

Core skills

  • Project planning & management
  • Quality assurance & QA/QC
  • Resource estimation
  • Database management
  • Budgeting & cost control
  • Construction management (CSCS)

Experience

  • Lycia Geo Consulting

    Founder & Director

    2021–Present
  • Esan

    Exploration Geologist

    2016–2021
  • Centerra Gold Inc.

    Geologist & Office Administrator

    2015
  • Alacer Gold / Eczacıbaşı Esan

    Geologist Intern

    2013–2014

Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

Tell us about your site, your resource or your investigation, and we’ll show you how Lycia Geo can help de-risk it.