Raul Jungmann

Raul Belens Jungmann Pinto has been the CEO of the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM) since March 2022. He brings all his experience to lead the Institute and the associated mining companies to structure a bold process of transformation of the Brazilian mineral sector, in order to make it even safer, sustainable and responsible. 

Raul Jungmann’s professional and political careers intertwine over the years. Among the most remarkable passages in his history, the periods in which he was Minister of State for four terms stand out, in the portfolios of Land Policy (1996-1999), Agrarian Development (1999-2002), Defense (2016-2018) and Public Security (2018-2019). He was a congressman for three terms: 2003-2006; 2007-2010; 2015-2018.

He also performed important functions in other ministries, as well as in important bodies, when, for example, he presided over the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA); founded and chaired NGOs; served on several boards of directors of relevant organizations. He was decorated on three occasions by the Government of Brazil for his outstanding services to the country.