Mining Engineer (UFBA), PhD and Master's in Geosciences (Unicamp), specializing in Mineral Resources Administration and Policy. Worked for 35 years at DNPM/ANM. Was Director-General of DNPM, Professor at IG/UFBA, Executive Director of ABDI. Has experience in deposit evaluation, mining project analysis, and mineral economics. Holds a PQR certification in mining regulation. Currently, he is Executive Manager of ABPM, CEO of MINE – Projects and Consulting, and Director of CBRR.