Giovanni dos Santos is Principal Mining Consultant at Amplify Mine Planning and Head of Business Development at Tech4Mine, where he bridges advanced mining engineering with digital transformation to unlock value across the mine planning and mine operation lifecycles. At Amplify, his focus lies in applying AI-powered technologies to mine planning, ranging from industry-standard economic-design algorithms, such as stope optimization and ultimate pit limit analysis using Lerchs-Grossman, to mine design automation and advanced scheduling approaches based on CPLEX solvers, genetic algorithms, global optimization techniques, and stochastic optimization models. His expertise in leveraging these technologies supports more robust technical decision-making and improves operational resilience in complex mining environments. At Tech4Mine, he leads business development efforts focused on delivering customized digital solutions that address the unique operational challenges of mining companies.
With over 12 years of experience, Giovanni has led consulting projects for both open-pit and underground operations across North America, South America, and Africa. His work spans a wide range of commodities, jurisdictions, and client profiles, from junior explorers to major producers. He has contributed to PEAs, PFSs, feasibility studies, life-of-mine planning, and strategic implementations, supporting sustainable growth and capital efficiency through engineering excellence and digital innovation.
Before his current roles, Giovanni held sales leadership positions at KPI Mining Solutions, helping to deploy cutting-edge optimization technologies around the world. His earlier experience includes technical consulting and sales roles at Deswik and Datamine, two of the most recognized names in digital technology for mining, where he delivered software implementations, training, and mine planning studies. This blend of technical and commercial expertise has shaped his reputation as a key voice in mining innovation and stakeholder engagement.
Giovanni’s ability to connect engineering insight with business outcomes positions him as a trusted partner for mining companies seeking to modernize operations, improve planning performance, and embrace digital change. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he has worked with clients across the Americas and Africa, always tailoring solutions to local realities while championing global best practices.
Beyond his consulting and business development roles, Giovanni is also the author of Mining 4Ward, a thought-provoking newsletter dedicated to rethinking how strategy, technology, society, and communication intersect in modern mining. Through this platform, he explores a wide range of topics from visionary technologies and systemic industry challenges to mining history, space exploration, geopolitical dynamics, and the role of mining in culture, energy transition, and everyday life. His writing reflects a strong commitment to challenging the status quo and fostering a more connected, informed, and forward-thinking mining industry.