Seasonal rains at the Ponta da Madeira port, Vale's iron ore and manganese loading terminal in the Northern System resulted in fewer shipments from Carajás.
Police in Rio de Janeiro will investigate Vale CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo, and other executives and former directors over the deal to explore the giant iron-ore mine in Guinea.
Israeli diamond and mining tycoon will have access to audio and video of Vale's meetings to discuss the partnership over the giant Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea.