About IBRAM
O IBRAM It is a private, non-profit organization with over 300 members, responsible for 85% of Brazil's mineral production. It embodies the essence and strength of true Brazilian mining.
This mining company is one that promotes good ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices in everything it does. It is ethical and transparent in its relationships with people. It is inclusive, influential, and a partner in initiatives that promote socioeconomic development and quality of life for people in general.
Inclusive, influential, and a partner. in initiatives that promote socio-economic development and quality of life for people in general.
All of IBRAM's actions are directed towards building a new future perspective for Brazilian mining, outlining strategies and leading the sector's transition to an even more productive scenario. With safety and responsibility towards everyone involved.
It also acts to connect the sector. In this sense, IBRAM works to strengthen relationships between mining companies and various stakeholders, such as their professionals and suppliers, the government, public and private organizations, academia, and society. It encourages innovation, disseminates knowledge, and articulates business and development opportunities for the mineral industry, especially in the context of critical and strategic minerals, which are fundamental for the energy transition, the digitalization of the economy, and the country's technological sovereignty.
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Main activities
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To defend the common interests of the mining sector before the Public Authorities.
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Anticipating risks and trends in the regulatory field and acting proactively in the process of building public policies.
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To prepare sector-specific studies, research, and statistics.
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To foster innovation in the Brazilian mineral sector, as well as the dissemination of best practices and available technologies.
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To promote fairs, congresses, seminars and other events, aiming at the dissemination and expansion of the Brazilian mining industry.
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Technical support to the Parliamentary Front for Sustainable Mining (FPMIN)
IBRAM Presidency
Many prominent figures in Brazilian mining have passed through the Institute, leaving their mark and making their contributions.
Pablo Cesário
Acting CEO of IBRAM
2026 - Current
Previous presidents
Raul Jungmann
2022 - 2026
Flavio Ottoni Penido
2019 - 2022
Walter B. Alvarenga
2017 - 2019
José Fernando Coura
2012 - 2017
Paulo Camillo Vargas Penna
2006 - 2012
John Sergio Marinho Nunes
1994 - 2002
Cyro Cunha Melo
1991 - 1994
John Sergio Marinho Nunes
1987 - 1990
Sergio Jacques de Moraes
1985 - 1986
Luis de Oliveira Castro
1983 - 1984
John Sergio Marinho Nunes
1981 - 1982
Neuclayr Martins Pereira
1980 - 1980
Henrique Guatimossim
1979 - 1980
Henrique Anawate
1978 - 1979
Hélio Pentagna Guimarães
1976 - 1978