People: Yamana Gold Inc (YRI.TO)

Mr. Nelson Munhoz is Vice President - Operations, Brazil of Yamana Gold Inc. Mr. Munhoz joined Yamana in February 2008, with over 30 years experience in the mining industry. Prior to assuming his position of Vice President, Operations, Brazil of Yamana, he worked with Rio Tinto Brasil since 1987 where he assumed several positions. He was Project Manager for Corumbá Iron Mine Expansion from January 2005 to January 2008. He worked as Metallurgical Manager and subsequently as General Manager for Serra da Fortaleza Nickel Mine from 1996 to 2004. He also had the position of Metallurgical Manager in Rio Paracatu Mineração from 1987 to 1996. Mr. Munhoz holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineer from São Paulo University and a Masters of Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.