Silvana Costa

Silvana Costa, PhD, CDI, currently serves as the Director of Social Performance at Teck Resources Limited, focusing on strategy, governance, oversight, and talent management. Previously, Silvana held the position of Director of Social Responsibility at Equinox Gold Corp., where the development and implementation of an Environment Social and Governance (ESG) strategy were key responsibilities. Experience also includes the role of Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at First Majestic Silver Corp., where Silvana led sustainability initiatives, and as Corporate Manager for Environment and Social Responsibility at New Gold Inc., overseeing multiple mining sites. Silvana has worked with various organizations, including AECOM and the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines, contributing to policy development and sustainability practices within the mining sector. Silvana holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering and a Master's degree in Environmental Design - Planning from the University of Calgary.