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Rafael Martins Named Key Leader in Dam and Tailings Management
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – July 5, 2025 – Rafael Martins, a civil and geotechnical engineer with two decades of experience in the mining sector, is spearheading advancements in dam and tailings management.His appointment underscores a commitment to enhanced safety and responsible resource management within the industry. martins assumed leadership of the Geotechnical Directorate in 2019, initiating importent improvements to operational protocols.
Extensive Background in Geotechnical Engineering
Martins’ career spans operations, project management, consulting, and auditing roles across both Brazilian and international landscapes. He holds degrees from the School of Mines at the Federal university of Ouro Preto (UFOP) and advanced business qualifications from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and Fundação Dom Cabral. Prior to joining his current institution, he served as Senior Global Director at Yamana Gold, demonstrating a proven track record in global operations. Yamana Gold is a leading precious metals producer with properties located in the Americas.
Did You Know? Tailings are the waste materials left over from the extraction of valuable minerals from ore.
Focus on Tailings Management and Risk Mitigation
Over the past ten years, Martins has concentrated his expertise on
