ContactOBY Critical Minerals’ management combines technical, financial and in-country project experience.
Chief Executive Officer
Cristiano Veloso is the Chief Executive Officer of OBY Critical Minerals.
He has over 20 years of experience leading Brazil-based mining/agri companies through fundraising, development, permitting, commercialization, and production, including the creation of three mines, two industrial plants, and a microbial technology facility.
He holds degrees from UEA (UK) and UFMG (Brazil), along with certification from Harvard Business School.
Chief Financial Officer
Jing is a CPA (Ontario) with more than 15 years of experience supporting TSXV and Canadian public companies across the mining, technology, and resource sectors. He has served as both CFO and Director, with deep expertise in financial reporting, audits, and capital markets compliance.
Holding advanced degrees from the University of Toronto and UIBE (Beijing), he brings a strong international perspective to corporate governance and cross-border financing strategies.
Director of Operations & Administration – Oby Brazil
Vitor is a Production Engineer with expertise in planning, project management, and process optimization across multiple complex Brazilian projects.
He is responsible for corporate and investor communications coordination for OBY.
Vitor holds an MBA in Business Management (USP).
Project Development Consultant – Oby Brazil
Rodrigo has more than 30 years of experience in capital projects across major Brazilian mining and infrastructure projects, including Carina (Aclara), Araguaia Nickel (Horizonte Minerals), and Tocantinzinho Gold (Eldorado).
He previously served as Project Manager at Aclara Brasil, supporting the Carina Rare Earth Project.
Rodrigo has also led EPCM workstreams at Hatch, SNC-Lavalin (now AtkinsRéalis), and AFRY.
Senior Geologist – Oby Brazil
Carlos has more than 29 years of geology experience, including over 15 years leading exploration programs in Brazil focused on rare earths and strategic metals.
His experience spans all phases of mining, including predictive methods for mineral exploration, geology-based modelling for greenfield, brownfield and near-mine projects, and mineral resource estimation.
Environmental Manager – OBY Brazil
Guido is an Environmental Engineer leading permitting, impact assessment, and sustainability initiatives. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (UFJF) and has international experience at Queen’s University Belfast.
He also holds certifications in Project Management (PUC-MG) and ESG and Corporate Sustainability (FGV).