Brazil Minerals, Inc. Adds Premier M&A Lawyer/Geologist to Board of Directors

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL--(Marketwired - Jan 22, 2014) - Brazil Minerals Inc. (OTCQB: BMIX) (the "Company" or "BMIX"), a diversified mining company with revenues from sales of rough and polished diamonds as well as gold, and ownership of interests in projects in gold, titanium, vanadium, and iron in Brazil announced today that Luis Mauricio Ferraiuoli de Azevedo, Esq., has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Azevedo is both a licensed lawyer and geologist with 25 years of business and mining experience in Brazil. He is the Managing Partner at FFA Legal, a Rio de Janeiro law firm that he founded and which is solely focused on natural resources companies. His practice is highly active in mergers and acquisitions for companies owning mineral assets and/or operating mining enterprises in Brazil. His experience spans industrial and precious minerals, as well as diamonds, and he advises the highest levels of government in Brazil. Previously, Mr. Azevedo had served on BMIX's Board of Advisors. He has worked for Barrick Gold and Western Mining, and has had multiple directorships in public companies.

Marc Fogassa, Chairman and CEO of BMIX, commented, "Luis Mauricio is considered by experts as the best mining counsel in Brazil, and a large number of transactions in this space are orchestrated or advised by his law firm. Furthermore, he personally advises Ministers and other Cabinet-level personnel in the Brazilian Government on various policies related to the business of mining and mineral exploration. As BMIX looks to continue its growth, his insights will be invaluable."

About Brazil Minerals, Inc.

Brazil Minerals Inc. (OTCQB: BMIX), a U.S. corporation, is a diversified mining company with revenues from sales of rough and polished diamonds as well as gold, and ownership of interests in projects in gold, titanium, vanadium, and iron in Brazil. More information on BMIX, including an investor presentation, can be found at www.brazil-minerals.com.

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