Alex Penha
EVP Corporate Development
Mr. Alex Penha holds an MBA from York University (Schulich School of Business), a BSc in Economics from Rio de Janeiro State University, and a Postgraduate Degree in Corporate Finance from Fundação Getulio Vargas (Rio de Janeiro).
He has over 20 years of experience in Canadian capital markets focused on junior mining companies, including roles in investment banking, equity research, and as an executive officer of TSX- and TSX.V-listed companies, where he has played key roles in equity financings, IPOs, corporate development, and M&A transactions.
Mr. Penha is a Founder, Director, and EVP Corporate Development of privately held 4B Mining Corp., a Brazilian iron ore producer and manganese project developer. He is also an Independent Director of Harvest Minerals Ltd. (AIM) and Corporate Development Advisor to Jangada Mines plc (AIM).
His previous roles include Founder and VP Corporate Development of Rio Verde Minerals Development Corp. (TSX), VP Corporate Development at Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq/B3), General Manager Corporate Development at Rio Novo Gold Inc. (TSX), and EVP Corporate Development, Director, and Chair of the Audit Committee at Search Minerals Inc. (TSX.V), along with advisory roles for companies listed in Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Earlier in his career, he held positions in equity research and investment banking, including Vice President, Research and Corporate Development at Tau Capital Corp. (Canada), Precious Metals Research Associate at Merrill Lynch Canada and Clarus Securities Inc., and Investment Banker at Westwind Partners / Thomas Weisel Partners Canada. He also spent nearly 10 years in corporate finance roles with capital markets institutions in Brazil.
Mr. Penha has served as a Board Member of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) and Chair of its Mining Committee. He is a Brazilian and Canadian national.