Name:

Marco Esau Portal Valdivia

Title:

Planner at Newmont – Site Yanacocha

Years in Industry:

5

Years in SME:

5

Social Media Sharing Options:

← Back to Why I SME homepage

In this inspiring video, Marco Portal shares how his father’s work in mining ignited a lifelong passion for the industry. Now a mining engineer at Newmont’s South American operations and chair of SME’s Young Leaders Committee, Marco reflects on his journey, from founding a student chapter at the Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca to advocating for responsible mining practices across Peru.

Whether you're a student, young professional, or industry veteran, Marco’s story is a powerful reminder that mining isn’t just a job, it’s a global community with the power to uplift, innovate, and transform.

---