Edson Ribeiro has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, having devoted most of his career to the evaluation of mineral resources covering a broad range of ore types and deposit styles.
Graduated with a B.Sc. Degree in Geology at the University of São Paulo in 1987, he obtained his M.Sc. degree in Metalogenesis at University of Campinas (São Paulo, Brazil) in 1994.
Currently leading the Exploration and Mineral Projects area at Vale S.A, , Edson is responsible for conducting global exploration and pre-feasibility studies within the Company. He is also responsible for the coordination of Vale’s Global Committee for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.
Professional memberships:
- Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG Member ID 5465)
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME Registered Member # 4203166)
- Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Fellow # 990815)
- Brazilian Commission for Resources and Reserves (CBRR Registered Qualified Professional #16001)
- Brazilian representative with CRIRSCO since December 2015, CRIRSCO Secretary 2016-2018, Deputy Chairperson since 2019