Biography

Mark Travers is the CEO of Brazilian Nickel, a privately held UK mining company established in 2013. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to continuing to develop nickel laterite heap leach projects worldwide, utilizing a cost-effective innovative process that provides an environmentally responsible solution in support of the global energy transition. Before joining Brazilian Nickel, Mark served as the Executive Vice President and CEO of Base Metals at Vale S.A. until the end of 2021. Based in Toronto, he oversaw Vale’s nickel and copper operations across Canada, the UK, Brazil, Indonesia, and Japan. In this role, he was instrumental in transforming the Base Metals division and shaping its strategy for the transition to a net-zero economy. With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, Mark has held senior positions in legal, institutional relations, communications, and sustainability at both Inco Limited and Vale, including the role of General Counsel. Before his tenure at Vale, he practiced corporate and securities law in Toronto. Mark holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario, a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Master of Business Administration from York University.