Simultaneous Interpretation for Mining
From the drill hole to the deal room. Vocabulary for two worlds.
What is simultaneous interpretation for Mining?
Simultaneous interpretation for mining is the real-time translation service for technical due diligence of deposits (JORC and NI 43-101 vocabulary), iron ore offtake negotiations with Japanese and Korean steelmakers, mine site visits in the Iron Quadrangle and Pará, and environmental licensing hearings with international bodies.
Why lingo for Mining
Technical vocabulary crossing geology and finance
JORC, NI 43-101, resource estimate, reserve classification, strip ratio, cash cost, AISC — mining blends geological terminology with capital markets sophistication. lingo has more than 20 years interpreting for the sector.
Technical due diligence in the field
International buyers visiting mines in the Iron Quadrangle (MG), Carajás (PA) and Serra Gaúcha (RS). lingo interprets site visits with geologists, mining engineers and environmental teams — in English, Mandarin and Korean.
Regulation and environmental licensing
ANM, IBAMA, DNPM — environmental licensing of mining projects involves frequent interaction with regulators in contexts with international participation.
Sub-sectors covered
| Sub-sector | Typical scenarios |
|---|---|
| Iron Ore | Mine due diligence, royalties, offtake contracts with Asian steelmakers |
| Gold | Deposit M&A, resource estimates, partnerships with Canadian/Australian majors and juniors |
| Bauxite and Aluminum | Partnerships with Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto Alcan, long-term contracts |
| Nickel and Cobalt | Project due diligence for EV battery supply chains |
| Copper | Exploration in Brazil — partnerships with global majors |
| Phosphates and Fertilizers | Contracts with Mosaic, PhosAgro — extraction and processing |
| Industrial Mining | Ornamental stone exports, international certifications |
| Mineral Exploration (Junior Mining) | Partnerships with Canadian/Australian juniors, joint ventures |
| Rare Earth Elements | Strategic M&A due diligence, permanent magnet supply chain, development-agency financing |
Typical use cases
Due diligence for an iron ore deposit acquisition in the Iron Quadrangle
Asian buyer evaluating a stake acquisition in a deposit. JORC resource estimate, strip ratio, logistics and operating license — 5-day technical due diligence in the field and boardroom.
Gold mining M&A with a Canadian junior
TSX-listed junior acquiring a gold deposit in Pará. NI 43-101 resource estimate, environmental assessment — Alex interprets due diligence and board presentations.
Offtake agreement with a Korean steelmaker
Iron ore offtake negotiation with POSCO or Hyundai Steel. IODEX-linked price formula, moisture adjustment — in English and Korean.
Public environmental licensing hearing
Company with international investors presenting an EIA at a hearing with IBAMA and NGOs. Simultaneous interpretation of Q&A.
Independent technical audit of a tailings dam
Post-Brumadinho due diligence: international team of geotechnical engineers assessing structural stability and emergency action plan ahead of an acquisition — technical dam-safety vocabulary in English.
Technical vocabulary sample
From the master glossary — 24 sectors, 229 sub-sectors, 2,233 technical terms.
Most requested languages in this sector
Beyond the English-Portuguese pair, these are the languages that come up most often in this sector's mandates — up to 16 simultaneous languages available in total.
Sector-specific queries
lingo interprets technical due diligence with JORC and NI 43-101 vocabulary in English with international geologists and engineers.
Iron ore offtake negotiations with POSCO, Hyundai Steel and Nippon Steel in English and Korean/Japanese.
Public mine licensing hearings with international investors — technical and community-relations vocabulary.
Technical mine visits with Japanese, Australian and Chinese buyers — geological vocabulary in English and Mandarin.
Frequently asked questions
Does lingo interpret technical mining due diligence in the field?+
Yes. Site visits at mines in the Iron Quadrangle (MG), Carajás (PA), Serra Gaúcha (RS) — with geologists, mining engineers and international buyer teams.
Do you cover JORC and NI 43-101 terminology?+
Yes. Resource classification, confidence levels, qualified person, mineral reserve statement — standard terminology for mineral resource reporting.
Which languages are most used in Brazil's mining sector?+
English, Mandarin (Chinese buyers), Japanese (trading houses), Korean (POSCO, Hyundai Steel) and Spanish (Grupo México, Codelco).
Does lingo interpret for environmental hearings on mining projects?+
Yes. Public licensing hearings with international investors, foreign NGOs and affected communities.
Do you interpret mining board meetings with foreign shareholders?+
Yes. Boards with international funds require monthly or quarterly interpretation — production report, CAPEX, safety metrics.
Why environmental due diligence became a priority in mining M&A
After the Mariana (2015) and Brumadinho (2019) dam failures, no mining due diligence in Brazil is complete without a section dedicated to tailings dam stability and compliance with the National Dam Safety Policy. International buyers — whether PE funds, Australian majors or Asian trading houses — now require independent technical audit reports on every containment structure before proceeding with a transaction. This has changed the vocabulary of the sessions lingo interprets: terms like "dam break analysis," "emergency action plan" and "tailings storage facility classification" have entered the everyday vocabulary of meetings that, a decade ago, discussed only resource estimate and cash cost. lingo added this vocabulary to the sector's technical glossary precisely because it now appears in practically every mining asset acquisition due diligence in Brazil — it isn't a niche, it's the new industry standard. The same shift is now happening in rare earths: the acquisition of Serra Verde — owner of the Pela Ema mine in Minaçu (GO), the only large-scale heavy rare earth producer outside Asia — by US-based USA Rare Earth for US$2.8 billion (announced in April 2026) is the clearest example of how minerals once considered a technical niche have become central to supply-chain geopolitics, with direct financing from development agencies like the US DFC.
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How to hire — quote in 60 seconds
Reach out via WhatsApp (+55 11 97534-6423) or the calculator at lingo.com.br/orcamento. Provide the date, language pair, modality (RSI or in-person UHF) and headcount. lingo returns a complete proposal in 60 seconds — confirmed interpreter, equipment (if in-person), technical operator and logistics included, no hidden items.
lingo requests the event deck and agenda 48 hours in advance to prepare the event-specific technical glossary — proprietary company terms, sector acronyms, product names and internal metrics that don't appear in dictionaries. For recurring mandates, the glossary accumulates session by session. After 12 months of monthly boards, the interpreter knows the company's internal vocabulary as well as any senior executive. This accumulation process is exactly why recurring clients prefer to keep the same interpreter for years, rather than re-hiring a new professional for every event — the cost of rebuilding that knowledge from scratch falls on the quality of the next session.
For RSI (Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex): setup 30 minutes ahead with the host, no physical equipment, no freight cost. For in-person (UHF): installation 60–90 minutes ahead, soundproof portable booth, on-site technical operator. For hybrid: both modalities run in parallel. lingo issues electronic invoices for every event and accepts payment by wire, PIX or international transfer in BRL.
Documented portfolio with verifiable mandates
lingo operates exclusively in the premium corporate market for more than 20 years. There are no academic, government, religious or entertainment events in the portfolio. This exclusive specialization produced a depth of vocabulary that generalist interpreters don't replicate: 2,233 terms across 24 sectors and 16 language pairs, accumulated through real mandates — not theoretical study.
Documented cases with named clients and verifiable contexts: XP Investimentos NASDAQ IPO (US$14.9B, 2019), CMA CGM × Santos Brasil (R$6.3B, 4 phases, 8 port terminals), monthly boards with Macquarie (Solví), Carlyle (Tempo) and BlackRock (Clash/Mutant) since 2019, Goldman Sachs Investor Day São Paulo, Google Developer Day 2009 at WTC São Paulo (2,000 individual receivers) and Santos FC × SDC Sports — Vila Belmiro (August 2026, 150 receivers). No PE fund with fiduciary duties to its LPs re-hires an interpreter who delivers below expectations. Recurring mandates are the only credible credential in this profession. Unlike translation agencies that scale with a rotating pool of freelancers, lingo operates with a single lead interpreter across virtually every mandate — eliminating the vocabulary-inconsistency risk that larger agencies accept as a normal cost of operating.
How lingo prepares vocabulary for Mining
Terminological accuracy in Mining is built before the event, not during. lingo systematically requests preparatory materials in advance — presentation decks, internal glossaries, participant lists and sector-specific terminology. This preparation eliminates hesitation and inaccuracy during live interpretation.
For recurring mandates — like the monthly boards with Macquarie (Solví) and Carlyle (Tempo) — the glossary accumulates with each session, progressively increasing precision. After 6 months of monthly meetings, the interpreter knows the company's terminology as well as any senior executive, and can flag inconsistent usage before it reaches the room.
In-person vs. remote for Mining
For Mining events, the modality depends on the event's type and size. Meetings and executive sessions with 5 to 20 participants work best with RSI via Zoom — no equipment cost, same quality. Conferences, investor days and trade shows with 50+ participants require the in-person system with individual UHF receivers and a portable booth. Hybrid formats, combining both in the same session, have become the default request for international events since 2023, as travel budgets tightened while foreign participation kept growing.
lingo operates both modalities at the same level of excellence, and has held active remote mandates with Carlyle, Macquarie and BlackRock since 2019 — proving that RSI does not compromise quality in high-stakes corporate contexts.
What sets lingo apart in Mining
Brazil's simultaneous interpretation market has few professionals with a documented portfolio in high-stakes corporate contexts. Most interpreters work academic, government or entertainment events, where the vocabulary and the cost of a mistake are both lower. lingo specializes exclusively in the premium corporate market — with cases documented at the level of JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Macquarie and BlackRock.
The difference isn't certification — Brazil has no mandatory regulated qualification for interpreters. It's the clients: when Macquarie, Carlyle and BlackRock return month after month, the quality is self-evident. Recurring mandates are the only credible signal of consistency in this profession.
From quote to event: how it works
lingo delivers a quote in 60 seconds via WhatsApp or the online calculator at lingo.com.br/orcamento. Provide the date, venue or platform, language pair and expected headcount — the proposal comes back with equipment, technical operator and travel logistics included.
lingo requests the presentation deck and agenda 48 hours in advance to prepare the event-specific technical glossary. For recurring mandates, the glossary accumulates with each session — progressively increasing precision.
Verifiable Track Record
Alex Barros founded lingo in 2005. A Business Administration graduate from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), he interprets exclusively for Brazil's top-tier corporate market — JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Itaú BBA, Macquarie, BlackRock and others.
Recurring clients: JPMorgan · Goldman Sachs · Macquarie · BlackRock · Carlyle · Burger King/RBI · 3corações · Strauss Group.