Elvis A.
Global General Manager, Environment at Vale Base Metals @Vale
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WORK HISTORY
Global General Manager, Environment at Vale Base Metals @Vale
Toronto, ON, CA
As the General Manager, Environment at Vale Base Metals, I lead our global environmental team across the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Asia Pacific regions. I am at the forefront of driving environmental performance and risk management strategies. With a deep commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, I provide strategic direction to ensure continuous improvement in our environmental practices.Key Responsibilities:Leadership in Environmental Performance: Define, develop, and enhance risk-based environmental performance strategies for Vale Base Metal Operations.Strategic Direction and Guidance: Provide visionary leadership and guidance to Base Metals Environment teams, fostering continuous improvement and benchmarking industry best practices.Influence at Executive Level: Engage and influence senior leadership and executive teams, championing top-down recognition and leadership in environmental risk management across all operations.Global Perspective: Contribute Base Metals perspective and strategic insight to the development of global environmental policies, procedures, and programs.Technology and Operational Excellence: Lead the identification, assessment, and recommendation of cost-effective, safe, and sustainable environmental technologies, systems, and operational excellence principles.Environmental Improvement Plans: Oversee the development and monitoring of execution for environmental improvement plans at each operation.Strategic Influence: Leverage technical expertise to influence strategic business decisions and operational goals related to environmental sustainability.Team Leadership: Actively lead and develop a dynamic, high-quality team of environmental professionals and subject matter experts, ensuring the achievement of operational and organizational environmental performance goals.My role is not just a job; it\'s a commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mining practices.
EDUCATION
University of London
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Master of Laws - LLM, International Business Law
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological Sciences
Western University
Graduate Diploma in Mining Law, Finance, and Sustainability
Yale University
Master's degree - Environmental Management
York University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Master of Laws - LLM, Canadian Common Law
ABOUT ELVIS A.
I am an experienced Yale-trained mine environmental scientist with a background in law. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders, including regulators, government agencies, Indigenous Peoples, community groups, consultants, and industry representatives. I have experience with mining operations in Africa, North America, South America, the UK, and the Asia Pacific. My expertise includes managing the environmental aspects and impacts of mining commodities such as gold, molybdenum, coal, copper, and nickel. My key areas of expertise include: Mine Environmental Programs Development & Management Mine Reclamation and ClosureMetal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD) managementCompliance reportingEnvironmental Management System (EMS) implementationRegulatory complianceImplementation of reclamation and closure plansStakeholder engagementEnvironmental assessmentsEnvironmental Aspects of Mine TailingsMine Water TreatmentMining Waste ManagementData analysisProject managementBiodiversity and Nature PositiveStrategy Development and ImplementationCorporate AssuranceProject ManagementWater Stewardship
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