Mina Du Veloso
in the press
Awards, links and press about Mina Du Veloso.
Media Coverage
Mina Du Veloso has strong visibility across national, regional, and specialized media outlets, as well as institutional and owned channels, reflecting its public recognition, cultural significance, and alignment with heritage preservation and racial equality policies.
Official Recognition and National Award – IPHAN
Rodrigo Melo Franco de Andrade Award (2019):
Brazil’s highest recognition for cultural heritage.
News coverage of the award announcement (2019):
https://portal.iphan.gov.br/noticias/detalhes/5315
News coverage of the official award ceremony (2023):
https://www.gov.br/iphan/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/iphan-celebra-o-dia-do-patrimonio-cultural-com-a-entrega-do-premio-rodrigo-melo-franco-de-andrade
Featured in National Afrotourism Policies
Agência Brasil – Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (July 2025):
Inclusion of Mina Du Veloso in Brazil’s National Afrotourism Guide, an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Jornal Hoje em Dia (July 2025):
Regional report highlighting Mina Du Veloso as Minas Gerais’ representative in the newly launched Afrotourism guide.
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Academic Partnerships and Key Projects
Federal University of Ouro Preto – UFOP (2025):
Institutional coverage of the “Projeto Circuito Outro Preto”, with Mina Du Veloso as one of its core sites.
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Federal University of Minas Gerais – UFMG (2023):
Report on cutting-edge robotics research that used the galleries of Mina Du Veloso as a testing ground.
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Institute for Sustainable Development Studies (IEDS/UFMG) & CyArk:
Collaborated to create an immersive 3D virtual tour of Mina Du Veloso, digitally preserving the site for future generations and expanding access to a global audience. Research and teaching activities are conducted through regular visits from undergraduate and graduate classes.
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Portal Mais Minas (June 2024):
Coverage of the free Pre-ENEM course, an educational partnership between Mina Du Veloso, the São Cristóvão Neighborhood Association, and Horácio Andrade State School.
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Coverage in Regional and Specialized Media
Diário do Comércio (2025):
Article highlighting Afrotourism as a tool for Black empowerment, focusing on the Circuito Outro Preto.
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Revista Galilé (May 2024):
Coverage of the cultural event “Acarajé na Mina” held at Mina Du Veloso.
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Minas Bracher Blog (UAI):
Report on the commercial partnership with Cervejaria Ouropretana, which led to the launch of the beer “Ouro de Mina.”
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Presentation at an International Ideas Forum
International Journal Article (ScienceDirect/Elsevier, 2025):
Publication of the study “From Extraction to Attraction: Transforming Mining Heritage through Community-Based Tourism in Ouro Preto, Brazil,” featuring Mina Du Veloso as the central case study. Published by one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, the research analyzes the site’s community-based tourism model as a benchmark for the sustainable transformation of mining heritage.
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TEDxOuroPreto (2022):
Talk titled “Were African Men and Women Only Labor, or Did They Bring Intelligence With Them?” delivered by the founder Du Evangelista. The presentation challenges Eurocentric narratives and showcases, on a globally recognized platform, Mina Du Veloso’s central thesis: valuing African technical and scientific knowledge in mining and the construction of Ouro Preto.
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Audiovisual Content and Owned Channels
Visitor Testimonials on YouTube:
Spontaneous Visitor Video:
A tourist-published video titled “Exploramos a incrível Mina Du Veloso em Ouro Preto!” shares a positive experience, highlighting the history, mystery, and beauty of the site. This organic content serves as a powerful testament to public engagement and satisfaction with the Mina Du Veloso experience.
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TV UFOP – “Nosso Patrimônio” Program:
Episode dedicated to the journey of founder Eduardo (Du) Evangelista and the story of Mina Du Veloso, emphasizing the connection between human heritage and the historical construction of the city.
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Official Mina Du Veloso YouTube Channel:
Ongoing historical record of activities, events, testimonials, and the restoration process.
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Coletivo Outro Preto YouTube Channel:
Complementary content on Afrotourism routes and cultural initiatives from the network that includes Mina Du Veloso.
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