Abstract
With recent accidents of unprecedented scale, the Mining industry is seeking better ways to manage the risk associated with tailings dams. Numerous work groups have been created around the world to discuss updates to guidelines and standards, while in some jurisdictions authorities are already demanding increased levels of transparency and preparedness. Despite CEO level attention and increased investments in monitoring technology, accidents continue to happen in dams deemed as safe by audit experts. In fact, a report on the Brumadinho accident revealed the use of multiple state-of-the-art sensor devices at the site that were still unable to predict the dam failure. That report also points out that a computer model used in the forensic analysis of the accident was able to simulate the conditions of the failure. While the current monitoring approach is not producing the desired results, accidents can be prevented with computer models capable of real time multi-variate simulation. These computer models will evolve over time, and will become connected, intelligent, and predictive. At its evolved stage, models will seamlessly integrate multiple data inputs, combining detailed structure characterization, weather APIs, connected sensors and access to external databases. These systems will feed all data into both physical and statistical models, leveraging AI for advanced simulation and predictive features, and providing real time alerts to centralized monitoring centers staffed 24/7. As a result, this models will be able to update risk trees on real time, reliably detect anomalies, trigger internal and external alerts, automate compliance and reporting, trigger emergency preparedness plans, as well as constantly update themselves through a continuous data assimilation feedback loop.
Biography of the presenter
Mr
Oliveira is based in Phoenix, AZ, and supports clients in driving results, primarily through strategies
leveraging innovative technology Mr Oliveira has worked extensively with large global Mining
companies in defining new technologies to monitor and manage the risk associated with Tailings Dams,
as well as strategies to drive Innovation, Risk Management and Site Closure
Besides
Mining clients, Mr Oliveira has advised leading companies across multiple industries such as
Honeywell, BASF, Cummins, Bunge, ArcelorMittal, Embraer, Itau Bank, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen,
and EDP He has extensive management experience with leading global companies and top strategy
consulting firms with a focus on disruptive business models, bringing new offerings to the market,
delivering sustainable performance improvement and advising on M&A transactions and partnerships
He has worked extensively in digital transformation topics such as Big Data, Analytics, IoT, AI,
Blockchain, and Electrification
His
focus is on identifying core and non core growth opportunities in uncharted and ambiguous spaces
where the firm's unique capabilities, combined with leading edge technology, can create competitive
advantage and driving execution to turn that vision into a stream of profits With a collaborative, cross
functional approach, he works to build winning innovative solutions and has a track record of
incubating initiatives to commercialization stage and delivering breakthrough incremental revenues
Before
joining Stratalis Mr Oliveira ran Strategy, Innovation and Marketing for Honeywell Aerospace, a
12 B business, delivering 1 B in new businesses, including Urban Air Mobility, Autonomous Flight and
Electrification initiatives Previously, Mr Oliveira led global business transformation programs and M&A
execution at BASF Before that, Mr Oliveira led multiple Strategy Innovation initiatives at Cummins,
partnering with C level executives to drive growth through technology partnerships, new product
development, and improved distribution channels, while preparing the organization for disruptive
trends such as Electrification and Connectivity
Mr
Oliveira holds an MBA from University of California, Los Angeles ( and a BS Mechanical
Engineering from the Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica ( and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt
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