Cornelio Delgado

Chief Sustainability Officer, Overseas Operations @Zijin Mining Group

Vancouver, BC, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2025 — Present

Chief Sustainability Officer, Overseas Operations @Zijin Mining Group

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Belgrade, RS

EDUCATION

1999 — 2005

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Bachelor Degree (Bsc), Natural Resource Economics

1996 — 1996

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar Ecuador

Post Graduate Diploma, International Affairs/Strategy/Governmental Relations

2020 — 2020

EPFL

Certificate, Solid Waste Management - Circular Economy - From waste to energy

2012 — 2014

Queen's University

Master of Public Administration (MPA) in , Natural Resources Management and Policy, Governance and Innovation. Supply Chain Development.

SKILLS

Public PolicyStrategyMiningEconomic DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisProgram ManagementEconomicsBusiness AnalysisConflict ResolutionStrategic PlanningInternational DevelopmentSpanishCapacity BuildingManagementMicrofinanceMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentValue Chain AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness StrategyLatin AmericaChange ManagementInvestmentsInternational RelationsCorporate Social ResponsibilityAnalysisProject ManagerProject ImplementationCommunity DevelopmentMining Cluster Development

ABOUT CORNELIO DELGADO

With over two decades of experience in economic development, responsible investment, and value chain optimization, Cornelio is a leader in sustainability and ESG within the global mining industry. He currently serves as Chief Sustainability Officer at Zijin Mining Group—a multinational company committed to “mining for a better society,” with operations spanning exploration, extraction, refining, and mining solutions across copper, gold, zinc, lithium, silver, and molybdenum in more than 18 countries.Cornelio has a strong track record of building strategic partnerships with governments, communities, NGOs, and academic institutions to drive shared value and address critical ESG challenges. His leadership has led to the successful implementation of forward-thinking initiatives across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He brings expertise in helping companies embed ESG principles into capital allocation, M&A strategies, and core business decisions. Passionate about advancing sustainable and inclusive development, Cornelio continues to champion transformative approaches that enhance the social, environmental, and economic performance of the mining sector.

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