PROFILE
Was born in:
03/16/1973, in Belo Horizonte (MG)
Live in:
In São João del Rei
Academic background:
Minas Engineering by UFMG (University of
Federal of Minas Gerais). Master's Degree in Geostatistics Applied to
of Mineral Resources at UFRGS (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul,
southern). Post-graduation in Mineral Technology at Que-
ensland, Australia. Finance at Harvard University (USA)
Professional Background:
Mining Engineer at Samarco (1997/2002)
and BHP Billiton (2002/06). Superintendent of Technical Services at Pan
Australian (2006/09). General Manager of Operations in the World Minerals
(2009/11). Director of Production (2011) and, today, president of AMG Mine-
and AMG Brasil and CEO of AMG Brazilian Holding
Family:
married, with 2 children, David and Miguel, my greatest achievement
folks
Team:
cruise
Hobby:
It could be music. But I really like working.
Abiliity:
I'm a good cook. Specialty? Canjiquinha Mineira
Idol:
My father, Floriano Costa, is my master. My idol is Raul Seixas
A project:
Make the Lithium Project work and put Brazil on the map
world market
Greater achievement:
Having implanted the copper and gold mine of Pan Am-
in Laos, where there was no mining and I formed a group of
that they had never even cycled, as
truck. Today, what we do here and have stabilized the AMG in Brazil,
guaranteeing its sustainability in the future.
Advice to young mine engineers:
Life is not easy.
It is necessary to prepare in an arduous, dedicated, resilient and persistent way
to deal with the most complex situations. I know that talent opens up
-
but I do not think I'm very talented. For me, perspiration is very
more than inspiration. It is the effort and dedication that can bring
in the long run. Luck is when the opportunity finds preparation