-Secured environmental licensing for the first primary-source diamond mine in Latin America while managing all processes related to environmental licensing with relevant authorities.-Ensured compliance with all environmental license conditions while monitoring mining activities in compliance with the National Mining Agency (ANM) regulations. -Supervised Kimberley Certification processes, ensuring compliance with international standards.Led and developed the environmental management… Show more -Secured environmental licensing for the first primary-source diamond mine in Latin America while managing all processes related to environmental licensing with relevant authorities.-Ensured compliance with all environmental license conditions while monitoring mining activities in compliance with the National Mining Agency (ANM) regulations. -Supervised Kimberley Certification processes, ensuring compliance with international standards.Led and developed the environmental management team.-Communicated environmental management guidelines to operational and administrative departments.-Managed contracts, participated in budget preparation, and monitored environmental costs. Supervised land management processes and maintained interactions with landowners.-Monitored and ensured adherence to environmental compensation requirements with Environmental Agencies.-Achievements: Designed and executed the Waste Management Programme, ensuring the proper disposal of 300 tonnes of waste annually, achieving a positive financial balance of 110%.-Ensured compliance with Brazilian legislation for waste disposal; on average, over 70% of waste was sent for recycling.-Monitored operational parameters to ensure minimal water consumption, effectively reducing environmental footprint.-Conducted over a decade of air and surface water quality monitoring, providing crucial data for regulatory decision-making.-Preserved and stewarded over 130 hectares of natural vegetation to safeguard the rich diversity of wildlife and plant species.-Participated actively in socio-environmental responsibility initiatives and maintained strong community relations; oversaw field inspections conducted by regulatory bodies.-Contributed to new business ventures, including the Alegre, Jaibaras, and Tchitengo Project in Angola. Show less

-Secured exploration and mining permits for various projects while collaborating cross-functionally with operational teams. Oversaw the development of Mining Closure Plans and Reclamation Plans.Implemented best practice principles to ensure stable and capable mining operations.-Provided specialised mineral resource management services and expertise to both operations and projects.-Managed and supported the mineral resource management process at operations while adhering to Group… Show more -Secured exploration and mining permits for various projects while collaborating cross-functionally with operational teams. Oversaw the development of Mining Closure Plans and Reclamation Plans.Implemented best practice principles to ensure stable and capable mining operations.-Provided specialised mineral resource management services and expertise to both operations and projects.-Managed and supported the mineral resource management process at operations while adhering to Group governance policies, procedures, and standards.-Provided expert advice and oversight to ensure optimal resource management and project execution.-Oversaw risk management practices to maintain compliance and operational integrity. Handled regulatory reporting and documentation.-Achievements: Secured more than 30 exploration licences across six Brazilian states, including several licences for experimental mining and a mining permit for Braúna Mine.-Completed over 110 Kimberley certification processes to export more than 1,000,000 carats of rough diamonds.-Involved in the decision-making process for implementing the water recovery circuit at Braúna Mine, enabling fine tailings to be stacked and eliminating the need for a tailings dam. This system recovered approximately 97% of the process water, reducing the demand for raw water.-Developed projects for over 15 years without any infraction notice or fine issued by the National Mining Agency.-Represented as part of the Brazilian delegation at the 2018 Plenary Meeting of the Kimberley Process in Brussels, Belgium.-Significantly contributed to reviewing regulations governing the issuance of Kimberley Process Certificates in Brazil and to the digitalisation process of these certificates, substantially reducing the time required for issuing certificates in Brazil. Show less

-Supervised the Environmental Department, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.-Managed the environmental licensing processes for aluminium ore and refractory clay mining and processing units.-Handled environmental licensing for Industrial and Agricultural Units, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all requirements were met.-Engaged directly with federal, state, and municipal environmental agencies to facilitate approvals… Show more -Supervised the Environmental Department, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.-Managed the environmental licensing processes for aluminium ore and refractory clay mining and processing units.-Handled environmental licensing for Industrial and Agricultural Units, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all requirements were met.-Engaged directly with federal, state, and municipal environmental agencies to facilitate approvals and maintain compliance.-Led the recovery of areas degraded by mining activities, implementing restoration projects to mitigate environmental impact.-Interacted with landowners (superficiários) to negotiate access and use of land, ensuring alignment with environmental and legal standards.-Oversaw the designation of legal reserve areas, ensuring legal compliance and biodiversity conservation.-Ensured compliance with environmental license conditions, addressing discrepancies and implementing corrective measures as needed. -Conducted monitoring of liquid effluents from mining operations to assess and control environmental impact.-Monitored liquid and atmospheric effluents from mineral processing units, improving environmental performance.-Participated in and supported environmental inspection visits, providing expertise and documentation as required. Show less