Omar Caceres

Background

About Omar Caceres

Bachelor of Metallurgical Engineering, certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute (PMI) with experience in the mining and metallurgical industries for Copper and Nickel. Leading both the technical implementation of the heap leaching technology for low grade laterites and chalcopyrite dominant ores and the engineering studies to complete the financial valuation to consolidate growth opportunities. Extensive experience in the mining industry thru working in operations, engineering design and construction with a solid background in finance, cost control, performance management, risk assessment, growth option studies and project management. Currently working as General Manager, Project Development for Brazilian Nickel Ltd, a Junior Mining Company, with interest on developing nickel producing projects based on the application of the heap leaching technology. Nominated as Project Manager for their flagship project - Piaui Nickel Project, located in the State of Piaui, Brazil, which is set to be among the first nickel laterite producers at commercial scale using the heap leaching technology. Multicultural working environment experience, fluent English and Spanish (as a native language), and achieving technical proficiency in Portuguese.