Luis Azevedo
Executive Chairman & CEO
Luís Azevedo is a seasoned resource industry executive with over 35 years of international experience and deep expertise in the Brazilian Mining Code. He holds a BSc in Geology from Rio de Janeiro State University, a Law degree from Candido Mendes University, and a postgraduate degree from Pontifícia Universidade Católica of Rio de Janeiro.
As Chairman and CEO of Bravo Mining, he leverages his combined technical and legal expertise to drive strategic growth. He is also a founder of FFA Legal Ltda., a Rio de Janeiro-based firm supporting natural resource companies with environmental licensing, land and mineral rights management, accounting, financial reporting, HR, and administrative services.
Mr. Azevedo has spent his entire career in Brazil and began with Western Mining Corp. and Barrick Gold Corp., building a strong track record of advancing projects into successful mining operations. He later co-founded Avanco Resources Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in developing and operating Brazil’s only new copper mine in the Carajás Mineral Province not owned by Vale S.A., culminating in its acquisition by OZ Minerals for approximately A$430 million in 2018. He has also held senior leadership roles at Rio Verde Minerals Development Corp. (acquired by B&A Mineração in 2013) and Talon Metals Corp.
He currently serves on the boards of Vox Royalty Corp. (NASDAQ/TSX), Serabi Gold plc (TSX/LSE), Harvest Minerals Ltd (AIM), and PVW Resources Ltd (ASX).
An active advocate for the Brazilian mining sector, Mr. Azevedo founded and leads the Brazilian Mining Prospectors Association (ABPM) and was appointed Vice President of the Mining Council of the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) in 2019. He was named National Explorer of the Year in 2017, recognized among Brazil’s top mining leaders by the Global Mining Observer in 2019, and awarded “Mineral Sector Personality of the Year” in 2025 by Brasil Mineral. He is a Brazilian national fluent in English and Spanish.