Horizonte Minerals plc has appointed Fernando Marino as operations director for the Araguaia nickel project in northeast Brazil.
Mr Fernando has more than 35 years’ experience in the resources industry and a strong track record of increasing and operating mining operations in Brazil.
He worked across a range of mining operations for Vale, including as director of operations at Onça Puma approximately 250km from Araguaia.
Prior to joining Horizonte, Mr Fernando was executive manager at Vale’s base metals South Atlantic operations and previously managed the Salobo copper mine and plant.