Riccardo Fanni is a Principal Tailings Engineer at WSP in Australia and a Civil Tailing & Landfill Engineer at Golder Associates, both since August 2008. Fanni possesses extensive experience in environmental, civil, and geotechnical engineering across public and private sectors, with a focus on tailings storage facilities and mine waste management. Responsibilities include preparing detailed designs, contract documentation, and supervising construction sites, along with conducting stability and seepage analyses. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Environmental from the University of KZN and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Università degli Studi di Cagliari.