Panel Discussion - Process Safety in the Mining Minerals and Metals Industry
You're Invited: Expert Panel on Mining and Process Safety
In Celebration of the International Day of Process Safety
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring three distinguished leaders in the mining and process industries:
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Craig Stegman
Craig Stegman, with over 40 years in the mining industry, currently serves as Managing Director Group Technical at Rio Tinto. He holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania and multiple degrees in geology and engineering. Throughout his global career, he has held leadership roles across copper, diamonds, and underground mining operations. Craig is widely recognized for driving underground mining safety, technical excellence, and innovation, and for embedding rigorous standards across Rio Tinto’s global sites.
Daniel Rajão
Senior Director of EHS Services – The Mosaic Company
Daniel Rajão is an accomplished chemical engineer with over 20 years of leadership experience in the mining and chemical sectors. He currently leads EHS Services at The Mosaic Company and has previously overseen major operations at Uberaba, Araxá, and Patrocínio. His background includes key roles at Vale, Norsk Hydro, Alcoa, and Imerys, where he focused on operations, industrial management, and continuous improvement. Daniel holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Rafael Bittar
Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer – Vale
Vale’s Technical EVP and CTO brings over 20 years of global experience in engineering and mining. Since joining Vale in 2019 to lead its Geotechnical Department, he has made significant improvements to tailings and dam management. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and Geotechnics from Ouro Preto Federal University and MBAs from Fundação Getulio Vargas and Dom Cabral Foundation. His career spans operations, consulting, and project leadership, with a strong focus on geotechnics, tailings risk management, and organizational culture change.
Moderated by:
Shakeel H. Kadri, CEO, Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)
This panel will explore critical themes in mining and process safety, drawing on decades of global experience in engineering, geotechnics, operations, and organizational leadership. Participants will gain valuable insights into technical innovation, risk management, and fostering a culture of safety across complex operations.
This event is part of a day-long observance of the International Day of Process Safety, filled with engaging activities and learning opportunities to strengthen our collective commitment to process safety.
The International Process Safety Day is proudly facilitated by leading global safety organizations:
CCPS, IChemE Safety Centre (IChemESC),
Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center (MKOPSC),
Fire & Blast Information Group (FABIG), and
European Process Safety Centre (EPSC)
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from global experts and be part of a vital conversation shaping the future of process safety in the mining and processing industries.