Senior Geologist and Mining Rights Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the Brazilian mining sector, combining strong technical, regulatory and strategic expertise across mineral rights management, environmental permitting, ESG and institutional relations.
Graduated in Geology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), with specialization in Mining Law, Environmental Licensing and Sustainability, and postgraduate studies in Mineral Economics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
Extensive experience managing mining tenements, regulatory compliance and licensing processes, with solid interface and negotiation experience before the Brazilian National Mining Agency (ANM), environmental agencies and other regulatory authorities. Proven track record supporting exploration and mining projects through different stages of the mining lifecycle, including due diligence, land access strategy, permitting coordination, portfolio management and regulatory risk assessment.
Throughout her career, Marina has held senior technical and management roles in major mining companies such as Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, Vale and Kinross, as well as specialized mining consulting firms.
