Overview
Observatório da Mineração is an investigative journalism centre and think tank established in 2015 by journalist Maurício Angelo. It focuses on the extractive mining sector in Brazil, analysing socio-environmental impacts, climate change connections and minerals critical to the energy transition. Its reporting and research aim to inform public debate and influence policy.
Mission and focus areas
The organisation’s primary goal is to research and report on mining’s role in the global climate crisis, the geopolitics of strategic minerals and the socio-environmental effects of extraction. It emphasises a just energy transition that integrates socio-environmental safeguards and respect for human rights. Work includes coverage of illegal mining, megaprojects, multinational corporate influence and impacts across Brazil’s biomes such as the Amazon and the Cerrado.
Observatório da Mineração contributes to sustainability discussions by highlighting environmental degradation, climate risk and governance issues linked to mining. Its research underscores challenges for sustainable finance and ESG integration by revealing systemic risks and the need for robust oversight in mineral supply chains.
Structure and governance
The organisation is led by founder and executive director Maurício Angelo, supported by an editorial team of journalists and researchers with expertise in investigative reporting and socio-environmental issues. The team operates with editorial independence and collaborates with academic partners, civil society and allied organisations for research and advocacy.
Partnerships and collaborations extend Observatório da Mineração’s influence, enabling participation in conferences, policy discussions and public events addressing climate, mining and human rights.
Programs and offerings
Observatório da Mineração produces a wide range of outputs including investigative articles, in-depth analyses, policy briefs, factsheets and downloadable reports. Research spans climate risk studies, legislative reviews and socio-economic evaluations. It also hosts events, contributes to international dialogues and provides resources for journalists and researchers. These outputs support evidence-based decision-making for practitioners concerned with mining governance, climate policy and sustainable development.
