Julio Cezar Souza Santos

Julio Cezar Souza Santos possesses extensive experience in geological exploration, primarily within the mining sector. At Nexa Resources since June 2007, Julio Cezar has held several senior roles, including Exploration General Manager for Peru & Ecuador and Brazil & Namibia, where successful mine-site and exploration programs were executed, supporting corporate strategy. Responsibilities included overseeing project development, providing technical expertise across advanced projects, managing mineral rights, fostering teamwork across multiple departments, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Prior to Nexa Resources, Julio Cezar held various positions in exploration geology, including roles at Petrus Consultoria Geologica, Arquipelago Engenharia Ambiental, and IPT. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Metallogeny and Geochemistry from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a Bachelor's degree in Geology from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.