Silvana Costa, PhD, CDI.D

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Chief Sustainability Officer at Orla Mining Ltd

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

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.
Women in Mining
Recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Inspiring Women in Mining, she feels a personal responsibility to support and mentor other women in the industry.

Media Appearances

Silvana Costa, Orla Mining Ltd/Canada: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

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

Education

2003 - 2008
PhD from Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering
9-1997 - 2000
Master's degree from University of Calgary

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Insights For Selling To Silvana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Silvana is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Silvana

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Silvana move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Silvana take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Silvana

Personality Compatibility


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