During the past year, Raúl Cibrián Rodríguez transformed from being an employee of Endeavour to being one of our suppliers.

Raúl first joined Endeavour in 2022, as a general construction assistant at our Terronera project. Later that year, he earned DC-3 certification – and a new role at Endeavour as a Front Loader Operator.

This past year, Raúl completed additional four-month training to earn certification as a Level 2 Mining Technician. During this time, however, he learned of a unique opportunity where the Terronera project was looking for a supplier to manage and transport waste for the site. Intrigued by the opportunity, Raúl talked to his manager at Endeavour to discuss how he could try a career change and become a supplier. In June 2024, he participated in the “Empresas de 10” (Top Companies) learning program (discussed previously) to strengthen the skills and institutional capacity of aspiring and growing business owners. Through the program, he developed his business plan and received accounting advice. In October 2024, Raúl launched his new business as a supplier to Endeavour’s Terronera site.

Raúl’s business is growing, and he has hired four people from the community. Raúl's journey exemplifies how training and initiative can transform a professional career, bringing to life his dream of entrepreneurship.