Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted
There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.
There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.
“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.
Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.
Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31.
The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims.
The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the mine's throughput capacity to 36 million tonnes per year by the final quarter of 2024.
Share divestment is a condition required by Indonesia to extend Vale Indonesia's mining permit.
The Fabrica Nova mine in Minas Gerais state has been halted.
Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.
The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.
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