Artur Almgren
About Artur Almgren
Artur Almgren is a Senior Resource Geologist at Glencore, with extensive experience in geology and resource management across various companies in Brazil and Chile. He holds advanced degrees in mining engineering and geology, and is a Chartered Professional member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Current Role at Glencore
Artur Almgren serves as a Senior Resource Geologist at Glencore, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Lima e Região, he oversees the reconciliation and drilling programs as part of the resource process review for LATAM mines. His responsibilities include reviewing and validating key aspects of resource processes, such as QA/QC, data sampling, and geological interpretation. He reports to the Montreal Office, indicating his role bridges regional operations with global oversight.
Previous Experience in Geology
Prior to his current role, Artur Almgren held various positions in the geology field. He worked as a Principal Consultant at GEOVARIANCES in Santiago from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he was the Geology Manager at Deswik in Belo Horizonte from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include Resource Geologist at Nexa Resources from 2014 to 2016 and at AngloGold Ashanti from 2016 to 2017, as well as positions at Petrus Consultoria e Serviços Geológicos and IPT - Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo.
Education and Expertise
Artur Almgren has a strong academic background in geology and mining engineering. He studied Geologia/Ciências da Terra at Universidade de São Paulo, earning his degree in 2006. He then pursued a Master's degree in Mineração e Engenharia de Minas at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, completing it in 2020. Additionally, he studied Geostatistics at the University of Alberta, achieving a Citation in Applied Geostatistics in 2013. He is also a Chartered Professional member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Key Skills and Contributions
Artur Almgren has developed a solid skill set in the mining industry, particularly in preparing NI43-101 reports, which are essential for mineral resource estimation and classification. His work involves significant contributions to the resource process review, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of geological data. His expertise in QA/QC, data sampling, and geological interpretation plays a crucial role in the successful management of resources in LATAM mines.