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February 15, 2025 91 mins

In this episode, Mining Minds sits down with Rodrigo Barbosa, the CEO of Aura Minerals, to explore his leadership philosophy and approach to building thriving organizations. Rodrigo shares insights gained from his diverse experience working across different companies and cultures, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment where people can truly succeed.

He discusses the significance of understanding the human element in business, empowering those on the frontlines to make key decisions, and why it's crucial not to overcomplicate things. Rodrigo believes in the power of transparency and staying true to your plan, even in the face of challenges. He also touches on the importance of building strong company cultures that embrace learning from failure as a stepping stone to success.

As a leader in the mining industry, Rodrigo highlights how mining can have a tremendously positive impact on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts, shaping a better future for communities and the planet. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Rodrigo Barbosa to the FACE!

Aura Minerals 

Sponsors: 

Liebherr Mining

FAST2 Mine

Heavy Metal Equipment Rentals

Chapters:

00:00 Growing up in Brazil 

11:47 Developing a successful journey

32:42 Learning the human being

38:15 Good projects, good pipelines, good balance sheets, and good people

45:43 Buiding cutlures and letting people fail

59:58 Culture is a flagship asset

1:09:46 Mining needs to do a better job of showcasing their image

1:14:48 Mining has the most positive impact on ESG

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