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Silvana Costa, PhD, CDI.D

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Chief Sustainability Officer at Orla Mining Ltd
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Silvana Costa is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Orla Mining, bringing over 20 years of experience in ESG, strategy, and governance to the global mining industry. She holds a PhD in Mining Engineering and is a Certified Board Director, frequently speaking on sustainable mining practices and community engagement.

Originally from Brazil, Silvana is a lifelong learner who speaks four languages and has multicultural experience in several countries. In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving, exploring a different universe under the water, and spending time with her family, teaching her children about their Brazilian heritage.

She was named one of the "Global 100 Inspiring Women in Mining" in 2024 by Women in Mining UK.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Sustainability Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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ESG in Mining
Her entire career, including her current role as Chief Sustainability Officer, is dedicated to advancing ESG strategy, governance, performance, and transparency in the mining sector.
Indigenous Partnerships
Her recent work and public posts highlight building on historic partnerships with Indigenous communities, viewing it as essential for responsible mineral development and shared success.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Sustainability Officer
Orla Mining Ltd
4-2022 - 1-2025
Director, Social Performance
Teck Resources Limited
12-2020 - 4-2022
Director, Social Responsibility
Equinox Gold Corp.
6-2018 - 12-2020
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
First Majestic Silver Corp.
11-2011 - 6-2018
Corporate Manager, Environment and Social Responsibility
New Gold Inc.
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Media appearances

Silvana Costa, Orla Mining Ltd/Canada: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg
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Education
2003 - 2008
PhD
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering
9-1997 - 2000
Master's degree
University of Calgary
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