Brazil Minerals, Inc. announced that Joseph Ramelli has joined the company as Vice President, Finance & Business Development. Moreover, BMIX has added Christopher Hayes and Richard Burnstein to its Board of Advisors. Mr. Ramelli has more than 22 years of experience in finance and business development.

He is currently the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a director for Marina Biotech. In addition, the company announced that Christopher Hayes and Richard Burnstein joined as members of the BMIX Board of Advisors. Mr. Hayes is an Executive Vice President for International, Public Affairs and Market Entry at Edelman.