Felipe Santana

Felipe Santana Vice President, Sustainability, Regulatory & External Affairs | EX Gold Brasil Felipe Santana is Vice President of Sustainability, Regulatory & External Affairs and a Statutory Director of Ex Gold Brasil Pesquisa Mineral S.A. He is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and institutional affairs, with a strong focus on the mining sector. He holds a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) and a postgraduate specialization in Corporate Law and Contracts. Throughout his career, Felipe has led complex regulatory negotiations, environmental licensing processes, and stakeholder engagement initiatives, working closely with government authorities, local communities, and industry partners. His experience includes managing regulatory and social risks, resolving conflicts, and building institutional relationships that support responsible mineral exploration and project development. His work focuses on strengthening trust between mining companies and their stakeholders, integrating sustainability into business strategy, and promoting constructive dialogue to build a more responsible and socially engaged mining industry.