ERM at the Sustainable Mining Congress 2023 – Santiago, Chile

International Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) consultant helping companies to incorporate the ecological and social risks into their projects and operations. Worked on over 50 mining projects in Latin America, ranging from exploration, construction, operation, and closure phases. He has designed and assessed projects from the Pre-Feasibility to Feasibility stages in collaboration with top-ranked engineering firms. Broad experience solving water-related and biodiversity issues in complex geographies. His expertise includes technical auditing (ICMC certified auditor for Cyanide Code, Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance – IRMA Auditor), M&A ESDD due diligence, permitting, financing (IFC/World Bank regulatory compliance), ES&H management/monitoring plans, public participation strategies, and stakeholder engagement.

Alonso Hidalgo is a social scientist and water specialist with ten years of experience in the governance mining and hydrocarbons. At ERM, he oversees the implementation of projects related to water’s role in society, such as social and political de-risking and water stewardship. Alonso holds an MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management from the University of Oxford and post-graduate degrees in Development and Human Rights.