About Us
About DataRiders
We empower the mining industry to embrace sustainability by pioneering the development and implementation of global best practices for a more sustainable future.
Data Riders is a Brazilian consulting company specialized in management for the mining industry, focusing on the implementation of global best sustainability practices and the optimization and safety of critical geotechnical assets.
The company has a qualified and experienced team and stands out in the market for having renowned certifications. Among them, being a TSM (Towards Sustainable Mining) Checker by MAC (Mining Association of Canada) and Tailings Management Evaluator by The Copper Mark. These certifications demonstrate Data Riders’ commitment to best practices in sustainability, tailings management, and environmental management systems.
Data Riders offers a comprehensive range of services, including the implementation of dam and tailings management systems, gap analysis to ensure compliance with the GISTM, and organizational structuring to optimize processes and strengthen governance structures. The company also specializes in the development and review of regulatory documents and technical procedures related to tailings, water, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), as well as providing change management and knowledge management methodologies to promote the adoption of best practices. In addition, Data Riders provides expert advice on management and compliance systems, focusing on the application and auditing of global standards such as TSM and The Copper Mark, ensuring excellence and alignment with international best practices.
Mission
Our mission is to enable mining companies to achieve excellence in environmental and social management, combining technical expertise, data intelligence and ethical commitment.
Vision
To be recognized globally as a trusted partner for safer, more sustainable and efficient mining, leading the convergence between mining and technology.
Values
- Integrity and Transparency: we act with ethics and open communication in all projects.
- Technical Excellence: our team seeks the most robust solutions based on science and data.
- Innovation with Purpose: we apply technology intelligently, focused on generating real value and sustainability.
- Collaboration: we work side-by-side with customers, communities, and partners, sharing knowledge to achieve lasting results.
Global experience
Our international consultants bring together years of accumulated expertise in areas such as Mining, Energy, Logistics and Technology, coming from different regions of the world.
With global experience, we offer complementary expertise in:
- Geotechnical engineering and tailings management
- Governance structures and management systems
- Change management and stakeholder engagement
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technological innovations
We actively contribute to global mining standards, with renowned publications in geotechnics, hydrogeology, governance, technology and other initiatives.
Main Consultants
Fernando Damasio
Fernando Damasio is a multi-faceted professional with two decades of experience spanning industries such as technology, mining, steel and logistics. His global journey has seen him work across four continents, solidifying his reputation as an expert in automation, sensing and process control. In addition to leading the way in the development of autonomous vehicle technologies, Fernando has also played a crucial role in the implementation of tailings and dam management systems. With a degree in Control and Automation Engineering, he has not only applied his knowledge in the field but also shared his expertise as a professor in postgraduate programs. His continued dedication to education and innovation is evident in his regular participation in continuing education programs at renowned institutions.
Johan du Toit
With a 25-year career in international consulting, Johan du Toit is a respected and recognized consultant. But his passion for science began much earlier, as a chemistry researcher in South Africa, where he obtained a prestigious PhD. Since then, Johan has dedicated himself to identifying opportunities to improve operational excellence and build organizational resilience across multiple continents. In recent years, he has delved into tailings management, leading a significant task force for a mining giant. His commitment to the industry was recently recognized when he was invited to be a member of the Madeira Chemistry Centre (CQM) to advise Portugal’s leading chemistry research center on career management for its team of over 20 PhD students.
Team
Bernardo Cordeiro
Consultant and Engineer | Mining, Management, Project
Carlos Neves
Consultant and Engineer | Mining, GISTM, Process
Pablo Aguirre
ESG | Mining, User Experience, Training
Elaine Santos
Consultant and Engineer | Mining, Geotech, Water
Romulo Paiva
Engineer | Al, GenAl, LLM, RAG
Guilherme Bortolaso
Engineer | Industry, Automation, Al
Bruno Kuasney
Data Science | Al, GenAl, LLM, RAG
Customers and Partners
