Data Riders Consulting
Shaping a Sustainable Future in Mining
Data Riders Consulting
Shaping a Sustainable Future in Mining
Our company
We empower the mining industry to embrace sustainability, pioneering the development and implementation of global best practices for a more sustainable future.
Data Riders is a Brazilian consulting firm specialized in engineering and management for the mining industry, focusing on the optimization and safety of critical geotechnical assets.
The company boasts a qualified and experienced team and stands out in the market for holding renowned certifications. These include being a Verifier of TSM (Towards Sustainable Mining) by the MAC (Mining Association of Canada), an Assessor of Tailings Management by The Copper Mark, and an Auditor of Environmental Management Systems according to ISO 14001 standard. These certifications demonstrate Data Riders' commitment to best practices in sustainability, tailings management, and environmental management systems.
The services provided range from establishing governance, active participation in Independent Technical Review committees, compliance analysis with global standards, hazard identification and risk assessment associated with critical geotechnical assets, to engineering services and technical reviews, ensuring excellence and innovation in every project.
Certifications
Towards Sustainable Mining
Towards Sustainable Mining
Towards Sustainable Mining
Certified Verifier
The Copper Mark
Towards Sustainable Mining
Towards Sustainable Mining
Certified Tailings Management Assessor
ISO 14001
Towards Sustainable Mining
ISO 14001
Auditor of Environmental Management Systems
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.
Principal Consultants
Luis Cervantes
Fernando Damasio
Luis Cervantes
Dr. Luis Cervantes is an outstanding geotechnical engineer with specializations in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and hydrogeology. Over the course of his two-decade career, he has contributed significantly to the industry in both South America and Australia. His articles, published in world-renowned conferences and journals, reflect hi
Dr. Luis Cervantes is an outstanding geotechnical engineer with specializations in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and hydrogeology. Over the course of his two-decade career, he has contributed significantly to the industry in both South America and Australia. His articles, published in world-renowned conferences and journals, reflect his deep understanding and passion for the field. Luís is recognized for his expertise in open-pit mining, tailings dams and geotechnics. In addition, he has played a vital role in the planning, development and evaluation of Tailings Management Systems, always ensuring compliance with global standards and promoting innovations in the sector.
Johan du Toit
Fernando Damasio
Luis Cervantes
With a 25-year international consulting career, 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 earned a prestigious PhD. Since then, Johan has been dedicated to identifying opportunities to enhance operational excellence and build
With a 25-year international consulting career, 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 earned a prestigious PhD. Since then, Johan has been dedicated to identifying opportunities to enhance operational excellence and build organizational resilience across multiple continents. In recent years, he has taken a deep dive 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 CQM (Madeira Chemistry Centre) to advise Portugal's leading chemistry research centre on career management for its team of more than 20 PhD students.
Fernando Damasio
Fernando Damasio
Fernando Damasio
Fernando Damasio is a multifaceted professional with two decades of experience spanning sectors 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 forefront in the deve
Fernando Damasio is a multifaceted professional with two decades of experience spanning sectors 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 forefront in the development of technologies for autonomous vehicles, Fernando has also played a crucial role in the deployment of tailings management systems and dams. With a degree in Control and Automation Engineering, he not only applied his knowledge in the field but also shared his expertise as a professor in graduate programs. His ongoing dedication to education and innovation is evident in her regular participation in continuing education programs at reputable institutions.