Silvana Costa, Phd, Cdi.D Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Reporting to Chief Sustainability Officer. Focus on Strategy- Governance - Oversight - Talent Management

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Reported to VP Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility. Main responsibilities:- Development and implementation of the Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy to support the Company’s goal of being an Environment Social and Governance (ESG) leader. - Establishment of governance frameworks and management tools for excellence in social performance, human rights due diligence community investments.- Development of a cross-company Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. - Support for planning and implementation of energy efficiency and climate change initiatives that align with Net Zero Emissions ambition and targets and support for implementation of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management. - Support for Engagement Strategy with investors and ESG rating and proxy companies. - Design and implementation of ESG reporting strategy including Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Reported to the CEO. Key achievements:- Led the development of sustainability strategies, policies and a social management system.- Led the development of a social investment strategy.- Led the evolution of land access processes and procedures. - Developed and oversaw the implementation of land negotiation agreements. - Contributed to enterprise risk management through the development of social risk frameworks and management processes. - Supported sites’ teams in proactive problem solving as well as crisis management.- Led the development of the inaugural First Majestic Sustainability Report. - Led the development, and currently overseeing the implementation of a Local Content Program.- Leading the review of the company’s grievance mechanism.- Contributed to the overall company strategy including company’s goals, objectives, strategies and targets.- Contributed to the development of a security framework, including a Human Rights and Security policy, and guidelines on Use of Force and Search Procedures- Responsible for Strategic Planning and definition of CSR goals, priority actions and targets.- Oversaw the development of productive projects and social development programs at operations and projects- Supported the development of environmental permit applications and compliance programs.- Supervised three management level employees based in Canada and Mexico.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Reported to VP Environment and Social Responsibility. Key achievements:- Facilitated regular dialogue, provided oversight and direction to social responsibility professionals at five sites: New Afton Mine and Blackwater Project (BC, Canada), Western Mesquite (CA,USA), Peak Gold (NSW, Australia), and Cerro San Pedro (SLP, Mexico). - Lead cross-corporation social responsibility initiatives such as the development and maintenance of grievance mechanisms, community engagement programs and social risk assessment and management.- Lead the production of 6 New Gold's Corporate Responsibility Report (GRI)- Worked with sites’ teams to set Environmental and Social strategic and annual objectives and targets, defined action plans and performed evaluation of such plans.- Was the corporate lead for the Responsible Closure Program at Cerro San Pedro. Worked with other departments, site’s team and external consultants to continue to review and implement the program. - Contributed to the development of the New Gold Health and Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility Policy and Guiding Principles, and the Human Rights and Anti-corruption Policy.- Supported the development of strategic partnerships for training, capacity building and entrepreneurship development programs in local communities. - Led the development of the New Gold Community Development and Engagement Management System Standard.- Contributed to the development of the New Gold Environmental Management System Standard

Dallas, Texas, Us

- Provided professional advice on community engagement and Aboriginal consultation, environmental impact assessment, permitting process extractive sector clients. Clients: Taseko Mines, BG Group.- Led peer review of Resettlement Action Plan with a goal to ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards. Client: Aura Minerals.

Victoria, Bc, Ca

Facilitated industry consultation on BC Climate Action policy through the Mining and Smelting Climate Action Working GroupParticipated in cross-government working groups developing policy frameworks associated with BC Climate Action Plan Represented the mining and minerals sector in the BC Natural Resources Policy Network Managed the annual Sustainability Award, which recognizes the successful application of sustainability principles in daily practiceWorked collaboratively with the Ministry of Natural Resources Operations to streamline timber tenuring and pricing processes for mineral exploration and mining clients Regularly led the drafting of briefing notes, presentations, correspondence response letters and direct response to public inquiries for the Ministry as requiredLed the Mining and Sustainability BC initiative that developed a made-in-BC framework for sustainability in mining in collaboration with industry, academia, and Aboriginal partnersLed the Mining and Sustainability BC Leading Practices project to document and celebrate sustainable practices in the BC mining industryLed the implementation of education/employment initiatives for mineral exploration and mining related training in BC rural and Aboriginal communities Managed the "Reclamation and Prospecting" pilot project which trained Aboriginal youth-at-risk for entry-level employment in mineral exploration and environmental evaluation Worked with the Mining and Sustainability BC Working Group to design and present the Mining and Sustainability BC Seminar for BC professionals, NGOs and BC First NationsSupervised the work of two full time Project Managers and an Aboriginal Youth Internship Program Project Coordinator in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, including performance and development evaluationsContributed to the Division and Branch's Business Plan 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, including strategic planning and accountability framework

Provided expert advice on social and cultural impacts assessment and mitigation plans, stakeholder mapping and engagement, human rights assessments, communications planning, and mineworker accommodation plans for mining and other natural resources development projectsClients include Monkey Forest Social Development Consulting, Aurora Energy (NF), Storms & Hills Consulting (BC), Paul F. Wilkinson & Associates (PQ), and RePlan Canada (ON), Triple R Alliance (ON)

Trained Aboriginal census researchers in preparation for the Nak’azdli Community Census Project (2007)Facilitated Nak’azdli community meetings to map concerns and expectations and prioritize issues for the development of the Environmental Impact Assessment terms of reference for the Mount Milligan Project (2007)Key participant in the planning and implementation team responsible for the Tahltan Census Project, including the design of a census instrument, training and supervision of Tahltan interviewers, data analysis and presentation Technical advisor on socio-cultural issues to the Tahltan and Nak’azdli First Nations within the BC Environmental Impact Assessment process (2006)Contributed to the preliminary social impact assessment and economic impact assessments for the Aboriginal Use and Interest Study for the Nak'azdli (2006)Contributed to the development of a framework to measure, monitor and mitigate social and cultural impacts of mine development on BC Aboriginal communities (2005)

Edmonton, Alberta, Ca

Researched best practices in land use planning and growth management in North AmericaParticipated in the planning and implementation team for the stakeholder engagement sessions for the District of Mission (BC) Official Community Plan Update Project

Ottawa, On, Ca

Contributed to strategic planning for the CANMET-MMSL Western LaboratoryApplied a results-based management tool to report on and evaluate Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded Technology Transfer Projects for mining and reclamation in Brazil and Bolivia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Conducted research and reported on best practices in social impacts' mitigation and community development programs for companies operating in Canada and abroad

Reporting to Senior Planner:- Bylaw review- Lagoa da Paixão Urbanization Project- Community engagement

Reporting to Lead Architect:- CAD design - Project design and client management

Phd, Mining Engineering

Master'S Degree, Environmental Design - Planning

Bachelors, Architecture And Urbanism