Marco Greco
About Marco Greco
Marco Greco serves as the Mine Closure Regional Leader for South America at Hatch, focusing on tailings and mine closure practices. With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, he has led significant mine closure projects across Peru and has a strong background in georesources.
Work at Hatch
Marco Greco currently serves as the Mine Closure Regional Leader for South America within the Tailings & Mine Closure Practice at Hatch. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's focus on sustainable mining practices in Lima, Peru. His responsibilities include overseeing the stabilization of tailings deposits, waste dumps, leach piles, open pits, and underground workings. Greco's role emphasizes the importance of effective mine closure strategies in minimizing environmental impact and ensuring safety in mining operations.
Previous Experience at Amphos 21
Before joining Hatch, Marco Greco worked at Amphos 21 as the Closure and Geochemistry Group Manager from 2015 to 2018. During his tenure in Lima, Peru, he managed projects related to mine closure and geochemistry, focusing on developing strategies for effective site remediation and environmental management. His experience at Amphos 21 contributed to his expertise in the field of mine closure.
Career at Golder Associates
Marco Greco spent 11 years at Golder Associates from 2003 to 2014, where he held various positions including Associate, Team Leader for Mine Closure Plans, Project Manager, Senior Engineer, and Director. His work in Lima, Peru, involved leading teams in the development and execution of mine closure plans, enhancing his knowledge and skills in the mining industry. Greco's extensive experience at Golder Associates laid the foundation for his later roles in mine closure and environmental management.
Education and Expertise
Marco Greco studied at Politecnico di Torino, where he focused on Indirizzo Georisorse and earned a degree in Ingegnere per l'ambiente e il territorio from 1994 to 2000. He also completed his secondary education at Liceo Scientifico Marie Curie, achieving Maturitá Scientifica from 1988 to 1992. With over 20 years of professional experience in the mining industry, Greco specializes in georesources, including mining, gas and oil, and groundwater. His expertise encompasses geochemical, hydrogeological, geotechnical, environmental, and water management studies.
Achievements in Mine Closure Projects
Marco Greco has led the technical management and execution of large-scale mine closure plans in Peru. His involvement includes projects at notable sites such as Cerro Verde, Antapaccay-Tintaya, Constancia, Lagunas Norte, Pierina, San Rafael, La Granja, Corani, Bayovar, and Tisur. Greco's work focuses on the interaction of surface and groundwater with mining components, ensuring that mine closure practices are effective and environmentally responsible.