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Session 4a | Advances in strategic mine planning I

Stream 1
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
Majestic Ballroom - A (Plenary)

Speaker

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Felipe Damasceno
Senior Mine Planning Specialist
VALE SA

Strategic value driven planning through integrated multimine optimisation

4:45 PM - 5:10 PM

Biography

Felipe Damasceno is a mining engineer with 10 years of experience in the mining industry, holding an MBA in Project Management and a Postgraduate Specialization in Finance. Currently working at Vale’s Mine Planning Technology Centre (CTPM). Solid background in open-pit mine planning (short, mid and long-term), mining operations and strategic project management with strong proficiency in mine planning softwares. Emphasis on strategic thinking and collaboration to foster innovative solutions that improve efficiency and generate value. Committed to apply an integrated perspective of the mineral resources and reserves value chain to support sustainable and profitable decision-making in the mining business.
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Caio Almeida
Mine Planning Manager
Vallourec

Blending as an alternative to determine the economic cut-off in open-pit iron ore mining

5:10 PM - 5:35 PM

Biography

Mining Engineer, graduated from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with 10 years of experience in mine operation and open-pit mining planning. Currently serves as the Strategic Planning Manager in an open pit mine in Minas Gerais/Brazil.
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