Oscar Loreti

Head of Risk and Assurance Gemfields

Oscar Loreti graduated as a Geologist from Stellenbosch University. He also holds GradIRM certification from the Institute of Risk Management. Oscar began his mining career at Kropz, a phosphate mining company, where he focused on enhancing production efficiencies and early project development at its Elandsfontein mine. He later worked at Tronox, a titanium dioxide producer, at its Fairbreeze mine, focusing on production geology and grade control to ensure the quality and consistency of feed to the Mineral Separation Plant. 
In 2018, Oscar joined Gemfields, leading Management Information Systems at Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique, with a focus on management reporting and efficiency improvements. Currently, he serves as the Head of Risk and Assurance for Gemfields, based at the company’s Johannesburg office, overseeing Internal Audit, Forensic Investigations, HSE, and Enterprise Risk Management. Oscar holds dual South African and Italian citizenship.