ABOUT IBRAM
The Brazilian Mining Association (IBRAM), a national private non-profit organization, represents the companies and institutions that operate in the mining sector.
Considered the representative for Brazilian Mining, the Association brings together more than 200 associates that, directly or indirectly, are part of the Brazilian mining activity.
The Association organizes debates, events, studies, research and statistics related to mining economy in order to foster innovation in the sector, as well as disseminate the best practices and technologies available in the market.
Governance
Learn about IBRAM´s corporate organization.
Our governance consists of a team with qualified professionals dedicated to the sector and the society. Our Executive Board, Administrative Board and Committees work with transparency, equity, accountability and great responsibility. We have a global vision of our actions in the environment in which we are inserted, as well as our relationships with people and the ecosystem.
News
The current scenario of the Brazilian and Chilean mineral sector was the subject of a meeting between the director-president of the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM), Raul Jungmann, the general manager of the National Mining Society (Sonami), Richard Araya Silva, and the director- general of ProChile, Ignacio Fernández Ruiz, in Santiago, Chile. IBRAM’s Communications director, Paulo Henrique Soares, and Sonami’s deputy manager of Studies, and Sonami’s Corporate Relations and Sustainability manager, Carolina Vásquez Muñoz, also participated. The meeting was marked by a profound exchange of ideas and experiences between representatives of the two countries. Raul Jungmann brought to light the importance of sustainability and technological innovation in mining. Among the main topics discussed were the implementation of even more sustainable practices by the industry, the impact of climate change on mining and the importance of the sector for the global energy transition. The leaders also discussed the role of public policies and regulations in promoting a more responsible and innovative sector. Jungmann also met with the vice-president of the Association of Industrial Mining Providers (APRIMIN), Ricardo Garib, and the Studies and Projects manager, Jorge Bravo Alfaro. IBRAM’s visit to the Chilean country is part of a mission organized by the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) to boost economic integration and regional cooperation.05
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05/08/24 
Commitment to Mining
We are committed to defending the common interests of the mining sector along the Public Authorities in Brasília, and also promoting sustainable development and the best health and safety practices in the Brazilian mining industry.
MINING IN NUMBERS
The Brazilian Mining Association (IBRAM) releases an Infographic with the main data of the Brazilian mining sector for the four quarters of the year.
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Investment in innovation with new procedures and techniques, improves production conditions, operational safety and increases the guarantee of sustainability in mining.
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