Santiago has been involved in several mining projects from the scoping stage through to detailed design, construction and operation.
His expertise includes trade-off studies to assess different tailings technologies and site alternatives, geotechnical design, water management, risk assessments, due diligence, tailings governance and operational support, Engineer of Record (EOR) services, and independent reviews to confirm compliance with the GISTM requirements and international guidelines.
His experience includes tailings storage facilities, heap leach pads, waste rock storage facilities, open pits, underground operations and brine evaporation ponds.
