The innovation leader of Samarco Alessandra Prata took over on 24 January 2022, the presidency of Mining Hub, the world's first mining hub that has 38 associated companies in the sector, 22 mining companies and 16 suppliers. One of the best known programs, M-Start arrives in 2023 in its 9th edition, in which Samarco is challenged in the theme Alternative Energy Sources. In addition to M-Start, four new programs were launched last December and will be implemented in 2023.Mining Hub governance is managed by three mining leaders and Alessandra Prata will be at the head of hub management by December 2023. Last year, Samarco joined the coordination group and participated in the review of the strategic planning of the Mining Hub, which began to have a new purpose that positions it as an actor that anticipates and leads changes that impact the mining segment and that, from knowledge and innovation initiatives, promote positive transformation in the mineral sector.Mining Hub has recently created other programs such as M-Impact to search for solutions that impact the mining chain, focusing on people, communities and society; M-Science, which aims to partner with universities, research institutions, Innovation Centers for the development of sustainable projects, especially in the theme of decarbonization; M-Future that proposes studies on future trends for business transformation and M-Academy with the aim of influencing those involved in the mining chain, creating a culture of innovation in the market.
The innovation leader of Samarco Alessandra Prata took over on 24 January 2022, the presidency of Mining Hub, the world's first mining hub that has 38 associated companies in the sector, 22 mining companies and 16 suppliers. One of the best known programs, M-Start arrives in 2023 in its 9th edition, in which Samarco is challenged in the theme Alternative Energy Sources. In addition to M-Start, four new programs were launched last December and will be implemented in 2023.Mining Hub governance is managed by three mining leaders and Alessandra Prata will be at the head of hub management by December 2023. Last year, Samarco joined the coordination group and participated in the review of the strategic planning of the Mining Hub, which began to have a new purpose that positions it as an actor that anticipates and leads changes that impact the mining segment and that, from knowledge and innovation initiatives, promote positive transformation in the mineral sector.Mining Hub has recently created other programs such as M-Impact to search for solutions that impact the mining chain, focusing on people, communities and society; M-Science, which aims to partner with universities, research institutions, Innovation Centers for the development of sustainable projects, especially in the theme of decarbonization; M-Future that proposes studies on future trends for business transformation and M-Academy with the aim of influencing those involved in the mining chain, creating a culture of innovation in the market.