Richard Vieira

Richard Vieira has extensive experience in environmental management and compliance, currently serving as External Assurance Lead and previously as Environmental Advisor at Rio Tinto since August 2017. Prior roles include Environmental Advisor at Capricorn Copper Pty Ltd, where responsibilities involved legal compliance monitoring, and a tenure at Aditya Birla Mt Gordon, managing underground dewatering systems and ensuring compliance with environmental license conditions as Environmental Officer. Richard Vieira began their career as an Environmental Technician at Birla Mt. Gordon, focusing on water, groundwater, and sediment monitoring. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Sanitary Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, both from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.