Quem somos – Bemisa

Idiomas:

Who we are

Mission

Explore, develop and operate opportunities
in the mineral sector.

Vision

To be a competitive company in the mineral sector,
acting with excellence and sustainability.

MEET BEMISA

Explore, develop and operate mineral assets in Brazil.

We are a company dedicated to the exploration,
development and operation of mineral assets.

With 17 years of experience, we are currently present in all regions of the country, with a diverse portfolio encompassing a wide range of minerals, such as: iron ore, gold, nickel, rare earths, phosphate and limestone. We have projects in different stages of the mining activity, from exploration to the operation phase, and we have more than 1000 employees throughout Brazil engaged in our purpose.

Baratinha’s Mine, located in Vale do Aço, Minas Gerais, has a production capacity of about 2,5 million tons per year of high-grade iron ore with low levels of contaminants. Also, in July 2023, we initiated the implementation of Mongais Project, with capacity to produce 1 million tons per year, inside Baratinha's Complex. However in Água Azul, Bemisa's Group first gold mine, located in the southeast of Pará, began its commissioning phase in 2023.

We believe in the potential of mining in Brazil and we’re committed in integrating sustainability into our operations, generating socioeconomic development in all regions where we operate.

Bemisa's Leadership

AUGUSTO CESAR CALAZANS LOPES
Chief Executive Officer

CEO of Bemisa's Group since 2008, he has over 20 years of experience in the Mining and Private Equity sectors as an executive and partner at Opportunity Private Equity Gestora de Recursos.

MÁRCIO GONTIJO DA SILVA

Ferrous Metals Director in Minas Gerais

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2011, he has over 30 years of experience in the implementation and development of large enterprises in heavy construction, civil construction, infrastructure, industrial, logistics and mining.

CLÁUDIO FERNANDES

Mining Director

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2015, he has over 37 years of experience in Operations and Project Development in the mining and chemical industry at companies such as Bunge, Galvani and Yamana. Mining Engineer from UFMG, master by USP and postgraduate in Business Management and Logistics from FGV.

ANA LUISA LEÃO FLAKSMAN

Legal Director

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2018, she has more than 20 years of experience in corporate, financial and infrastructure law, and has worked in some of the largest offices in Brazil. Lawyer graduate at PUC-Rio (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro), with an MBA from FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) and Post-Graduated in Mining Law from CEDIN (Centro de Estudos em Direito e Negócios).

FÁBIO GUIMARÃES

Exploration Director

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2019, he has over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration, having worked in companies such as BHP Billiton, Codelco and Cleveland Cliffs. Geologist from UERJ (Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro) and an MBA from IBMEC (Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais). He is also qualified by CBRR and Member of AusIMM.

JOÃO RICARDO MASSARI PEREIRA

Chief Financial Officer

CFO of Bemisa's Group since 2018, he has 16 years of experience in the mining industry, strategic planning, corporate finance and new businesses. Engineer from FEI, has an MBA from IBMEC and PMD (Program for Management Development). He started his career as an intern at Bemisa.

MARCOS ANDRÉ GONÇALVES

Base Metal Business Development Director

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2022, he has over 29 years of experience in the mining industry. He acted as CEO of Codelco do Brasil and for other junior and major companies, currently he is the Chairman of ADIMB (Agência para o Desenvolvimento e Inovação do Setor Mineral Brasileiro). He participated in the creation and concept of CBRR (Comissão Brasileira de Recursos e Reservas) and was a member of ABPM (Associação Brasileira de Empresas de Pesquisa Mineral e Mineração).

FLAVIA SANTOS

People and Culture Director

Director of Bemisa's Group since 2023, she has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources management and strategy. She started her career at Losango, later at Ernst & Young, Vale and at her own HR consultancy company. Psycologist from PUC-RJ, with an MBA in Business Management (FGV) and MBA in Entrepreneurial Management at FDC (Fundação Dom Cabral), Founding Member of Ariele Brasil (Associação Brasileira de Psicossocioanálise) and Associated Professor at FDC.

Bemisa's Group Board Members

HUMBERTO JOSÉ ROCHA BRAZ

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bemisa’s Group

He worked for 25 years in the Infrastructure and Heavy Construction sector at Andrade Gutierrez. Also worked as Director of Institutional Relations and later CEO of Brasil Telecom Participações S.A.

NÍVIO TADEU LASMAR PEREIRA

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2015

Geologist (UFMG), has 45 years of experience in Geology and Environment areas, having held the position of Municipal Environment Secretary in Belo Horizonte.

JOSÉ AUGUSTO TOURINHO DANTAS JÚNIOR

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2017

Holds a total of 48 years of experience in Business Management, with more than 17 years in the mining sector.

WASHINGTON RYDZ

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2013

Geologist from UFBA (Universidade Federal da Bahia), master in Mineral Exploration from the Imperial College of Science and Technology (UK) and an MBA in Administration from UFBA, he has over 48 years of experience managing mineral exploration projects in Brazil. Former Director of Exploration at Bemisa, he is a member of Bemisa's Group Board of Directors and heads the management of Mineral Economy at CBPM (Companhia Baiana de Pesquisa Mineral).

JOSÉ LUIS VIDAL

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2011

Electrical Engineer, postgraduate in Business Administration with specialization in Financial Decision Making and Risk Management, Innovation Leadership and World Economics. Business Board Member (CCA+) certified by Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa (IBGC), with over 25 years of experience in the transportation infrastructure sector.

Member of the Business Board of Directors at Santos Brasil S.A., Bemisa and Braskem; WV Logistics Associate; Professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV); Chairman of the Director's Directive Board of the National Association of Licensed Railways (ANFA); Coordinator of Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Improvement Program with emphasis in Transportation and Infrastructure at Instituto Latino-Americano de Governança e Compliance (IGCP) in partnership with the CNT System (Confederação Nacional do Transporte).

JOSÉ FERNANDO COURA

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2017

Mining Engineer graduated from Mining and Metallurgy School in Ouro Preto (MG) and specialized in Mineral Economy, acting for over 40 years in the mining-metallurgical sector, managing and conducting investments in the implementation and expansion of mineral projects, as well as advising (both technically and commercially) mining companies.

Has already been Mining and Energy Deputy Secretary at Minas Gerais state and is currently Chairman of the Deliberative Council at Sindiextra, Vice-President of FIEMG (Federação das Indústrias de Minas Gerais) and a Member of the Mining Thematic Council, Comin, at CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria).

VOLNER PEDRO MALINI

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2015

Metallurgical engineer from UFF (Universidade Federal Fluminense), he has over 35 years of experience working in the application of iron ore. He worked at Vale, Companhia Siderúrgica Tubarão (CST/AMT) and Usiminas.

THIERS MANZANO BARSOTTI

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2011

Holds wide experience in mining and transport logistics, having held Businesses Unit Director at Vale and President Director at ALUNORTE (Alumina do Norte do Brasil S.A.), DOCEGEO (Rio Doce, Geologia e Mineração S.A.) and FCA (Ferrovia Centro Atlântica), besides being a Member of the Board of Directors of companies in the sector.

LEONARDO GUIMARÃES PINTO

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2010

Bachelor in Accounting from UERJ (2002), holds an Executive MBA in Corporate Finance from IBMEC-RJ (2005). Has been acting in Opportunity since 2001 and is currently Risk Managing Partner at Opportunity Private Equity Gestora de Recursos Ltda.

He is a Fiscal Board Member at Santos Brasil Participações S.A, an Audit Committee Member at CVC Brasil Travel Agency and Operator S.A., Audit Committee Member at Petrorecôncavo S.A. and Business Board Member at Bemisa Holding S.A. and at Planalto Piauí Holdings and Ventures S.A.

LUIZ WEST

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2023

Bachelor in accounting at Visconde de Cairú Foundation (BA), holds over 45 years of experience in finance, planning and management of big companies and investment funds. Has actively participated in the main privatization processes in the Brazilian economy sector, notably in mining, metallurgy, energy, telecommunications, logistics and sanitation areas. Has also acted as a member of shareholders, fiscal and administrative Boards of large Brazilian corporations such as VALE, CEMIG, Brasil Telecom and Banco Safra.

GABRIEL GUIMARÃES DE ANDRADE

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2023

Lawyer graduated from UNI-CEUB (DF) and Counselor graduated by the Counselor’s Development Program, certified by FIEMG (Federação das Indústrias de Minas Gerais). For 8 years he was a standing member in the Mining and Energy Commission of the Congressmen Chamber as well as headed the Mining Code Special Commission.

LEONARDO ANANDA

Bemisa’s Group Board Member since 2023

Internationalist, businessman and entrepreneurial, studied International Relations at PUC-MG and Law at UFMG with specialization in International Law, as well as Politics and Strategy. He is currently President of the Brazil-India Chamber of Commerce, India’s Honorary General Consul in Rio de Janeiro, Chairman of LIDE Índia and member of the Consulting Council at Amireia Pajoara, a company in the agribusiness sector. Also, he is the Social Director at Associação Amigos da Índia and Member of the Founding Council at Ramakrishna Vendanta’s Centre, where he does volunteer activities and social work.