Lundin Mining Brasil highlights the leading role of women and the strengthening of diversity in the company's operational and strategic areas.

On International Women's Day, Lundin Mining Brazil celebrates real stories of female leadership in areas historically occupied by men.

They say women are fragile. But in mining, they move mountains. At Lundin Mining Brazil, International Women's Day is celebrated with stories that challenge stigmas, break down barriers, and show that a woman's place is wherever she wants to be, including operating giant machines, maintaining large equipment, and leading strategic areas of the business.

Lundin Mining Brasil's strategic guideline is to increase the presence of women in its operations and management areas. "This progress reflects our commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment where female talent is recognized and valued. We believe that diversity strengthens our organizational culture and directly contributes to the sustainability and success of our business," says Cleiber Rezende, Operations Director of Lundin Mining Brasil.

Standing at 1,64 meters tall, off-road operator Itatiaia Felipe Vieira Barros, 47, drives a truck five times her size every day—it's almost 11 meters long and weighs 250 tons. For over a decade, she has proven in practice that competence is what truly matters.

Married, a mother, and soon to be a grandmother, Itatiaia lives in Alto Horizonte and built her career behind the wheel, driving vans, buses, and tanker trucks before arriving at giant off-road vehicles. “When they offered me training to operate off-road vehicles, I thought I wouldn't be able to do it, but in a short time I got used to it. Today, I feel better driving an off-road truck than a conventional car,” says Itatiaia.

At Lundin, she is part of a growing group of women in operations. Currently, there are 21 female operators on different equipment in her sector. According to Itatiaia, at no point in her career at the mining company has she faced difficulties because she is a woman. “When a man realizes that the person driving an off-road vehicle is a woman, I see that they are impressed. But the looks are not of judgment, but of admiration, especially among colleagues,” says the off-road operator.

Convinced that there are no limits for women in the job market, Itatiaia shares an inspiring message: “A woman can work wherever she wants. If she has the will, she will succeed. If you dream of doing anything, fight for it, upgrade your driver's license, invest in it, send out your resume, and persevere, and you will succeed.”

If there are those who operate "giant trucks" in the mining company, there are also those who perform maintenance. This is where Larissa Freitas Ferreira, 29, works as an electromechanical technician, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on large equipment.

Larissa, a resident of Alto Horizonte, is originally from Uruaçu and joined the company after participating in an electromechanical training course offered by Lundin Mining Brasil for women in the community. It was this course that transformed her life, and during her training, her interest in the technical field emerged.

In her daily work, Larissa emphasizes that her job demands a lot of attention, organization, and teamwork, and she recalls her first experience with off-road vehicle maintenance. “When I first saw the large machinery I currently work with, I felt a mixture of admiration, respect, and challenge. At that moment, I thought about the responsibility involved and how much I would need to dedicate myself to be up to the task. At the same time, it was motivating to realize that I was part of an environment that trusts in my potential and in the people around me,” says the mechanic.

In line with the company's diversity strategy, Larissa expects to see more women in the mining sector. "The presence of more women in technical, maintenance, and operational roles is fundamental because it brings diversity of ideas, improves the environment, and inspires other women to believe that they too can occupy these spaces," says Larissa.

The advancement of diversity in mining is not just reflected in numbers, but in real stories of transformation and representation. At Lundin Mining Brazil, women in strategic and operational roles reinforce the company's commitment to inclusion and the appreciation of female talent every day. This trajectory inspires new generations and strengthens the presence of women in a sector historically marked by male dominance.

About Lundin Mining Brazil

Lundin Mining Brasil is a subsidiary of the Canadian multinational Lundin Mining Corporation, dedicated to the production of base metals. Operating the Chapada mine in the municipality of Alto Horizonte, Goiás, the company is one of the largest producers of copper concentrate in Brazil. Committed to responsible mining, Lundin Mining Brasil adopts best practices in safety, environmental management, and social development in the communities where it operates. The company continuously invests in technology and innovation to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable operations, contributing to the economic and social development of the region.