Data Riders - Brazilian Consulting Firm Specialized in Engineering and Management for the Mining Industry

Shaping a Sustainable Future in Mining

Data Riders Consulting

Explore our range of expert services in conformance to global best practices, governance, management systems, compliance, and strategic mining plans. Explore how we can support your journey toward excellence.

About Us

Data Riders Consulting

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 management for the mining industry, focusing on implementation of global sustainability best practices, and 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), and Assessor of Tailings Management 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 GISTM, and organizational structuring to optimize processes and strengthen governance frameworks. The company also specializes in developing and reviewing regulatory documents and technical procedures related to tailings, water, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), alongside providing change management and knowledge management methodologies to promote the adoption of best practices. Additionally, Data Riders delivers specialized consulting in management systems and compliance, focusing on applying and auditing against global standards such as TSM and The Copper Mark, ensuring excellence and alignment with international best practices.

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:

We actively contribute to global mining standards, with renowned publications in geotechnics, hydrogeology, governance, technology, and other initiatives.

Principal Consultants

Johan du Toit

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 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.