Mining
Data and analytics professionals in Mining
These data and analytics leaders run business intelligence, operational analytics and data platform teams at mining companies and mining technology suppliers. A reader can learn how mines turn fleet, plant and production data into operating decisions and where that data breaks down.
Professionals to explore
01—10Andy Obregon
LinkedInExperience: Data Science & Engineering · Newmont Corporation
Data Science & Engineering at Newmont Corporation since 2025. Other listed roles include Data Engineer at Newmont Corporation (2022–2025), Enterprise Solutions Manager at airth.io (2021–2022), Program Manager at CropTrak (2019–2021) and BI Support Team Lead at MST Global (2017–2018).
Ashina Buddu (MBA I.T.)
LinkedInExperience: Global Head Business Intelligence & Data Analytics · Anglo American
Global Head Business Intelligence & Data Analytics at Anglo American since 2024. Other listed roles include Head of Digital Processing & Engineering at Anglo American (2023), Head of Digital Platinum, Kumba Iron Ore & De Beers at Anglo American (2021–2023), Senior Concentrators Manager Mogalakwena Mine - 3 Processing Plants at Anglo Platinum (2014–2021) and Concentrator Manager at Anglo Platinum (2012–2014).
Carlos Prades K.
LinkedInExperience: Head of Mining Intelligence · Grupo Antofagasta Minerals
Head of Mining Intelligence at Grupo Antofagasta Minerals since 2020. Also Corporate Expert Operational Intelligence at Grupo Antofagasta Minerals since 2026. Other listed roles include Lead Data Scientist Mining & Operations at Grupo Antofagasta Minerals (2017–2020), Corporate Resource Geologist at Grupo Antofagasta Minerals (2012–2015) and Master of Science in Mining Engineering at University of Alberta (2015–2017).
Cornel Verster
LinkedInExperience: Director and Head of Mining Analytics and Software · AFRY
Director and Head of Mining Analytics and Software at AFRY since 2026. Other listed roles include Technology Lead at AMC Consultants (2026), Principal Data and Analytics at AMC Consultants (2025–2026), Managing Director at Twenty Degrees (2024) and Technical Operations Lead at Mventech (2023–2024).
Joel Fossilo
LinkedInExperience: Director, Digital Enablement · Newmont Corporation
Former Director, Digital Enablement at Newmont Corporation (2023–2024). The highlight describes a technology, digital, and data and analytics leader with extensive experience in the mining industry. Also Director at SiteAnalytics since 2026. Other listed roles include Project Lead at i4.0 Mining Solutions (2025–2026), Manager, Digital at Newcrest Mining Limited (2015–2023) and Site Asset Operations Centre Superintendent at Newcrest Mining Limited (2012–2015).
Morgan Avis
LinkedInExperience: Head of Product, Analytics and Data Platform · Hexagon Mining
Head of Product, Analytics and Data Platform at Hexagon Mining since 2025. Other listed roles include Technical Product Manager, Data and Analytics Platform at Hexagon Mining (2023–2025), Group Product Manager at Teck Resources Limited (2020–2023), Sr. Customer Experience (CX) Program Manager at Kaiser Permanente (2016–2019) and Sr. Product Manager at Xevo Inc. (2013–2016).
Pedram Sahba
LinkedInExperience: Director, DISPATCH Intelligence · Komatsu Mining
Director, DISPATCH Intelligence at Komatsu Mining since 2025. The highlight describes leading a team of operation research professionals who develop and implement solutions for the mining industry. Other listed roles include Director, Applied Sciences at Komatsu Mining (2021–2026), Optimization Research Manager at Komatsu Mining (2020–2021), Director Rail Solutions at Optym (2017–2020) and Development Manager - Real Time Rail Scheduling at Optym (2016–2017).
René Felipe Quezada Castañeda
LinkedInExperience: Global Practice Lead BI & Analytics · Lundin Mining Corporation
Global Practice Lead BI & Analytics at Lundin Mining Corporation since 2026. Also Assistant Teacher for Mining-Applied Data Analytics at Universidad del Desarrollo since 2021. Other listed roles include Head of Advanced Analytics at Minera Candelaria (2024–2026), Senior Business Analytics Business Insight at Minera Candelaria (2022–2024) and Expert Data Scientist & Data Analyst at CODELCO – Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (2020–2022).
Sas Wessels
LinkedInExperience: Head Technology and Data Analytics · Kumba
Former Head Technology and Data Analytics at Kumba (2023–2024). Other listed roles include Head Business Improvement at Kumba (2014–2023), Vice President Planning and Business Improvement at AngloGold Ashanti (2012–2013), Business Improvement Manager - Continental Africa Region at AngloGold Ashanti (2011) and Procurement Manager at AngloGold Ashanti (2008–2011).
Yvette van Tonder
LinkedInExperience: Specialist Business Intelligence Mining · Komatsu South Africa Pty Ltd
Specialist Business Intelligence Mining at Komatsu South Africa Pty Ltd since 2024. Other listed roles include Process Engineer Graduate at Komatsu South Africa Pty Ltd (2016–2017), Process Engineer at Anglo American (2022–2024), Commissioning Process Engineer at Anglo American (2021–2022) and Modelling Analyst at Anglo American (2018–2021).
Choose the right perspective
Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past, and whether it sat at a mine operator or a supplier to mines. Ask them for one production or equipment decision their data changed and which site data they could not trust.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Walk me through a decision you influenced with data—what information did you use, and what did you leave out?
- 02When did you recommend something based on data that turned out wrong, and what was missing?
- 03What data do you wish you had but couldn't get, and how did the operation work around it?
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