Vale to relocate 50 people near dams, expanding ‘safety zone’
The move was based on conservative studies and an "extreme" hypothesis of a dam burst.
The move was based on conservative studies and an "extreme" hypothesis of a dam burst.
Vale says request is a “transparent publicity stunt” crafted to avoid paying a $2bn arbitration award.
Vale reopened the mines after a coronavirus-induced lockdown on June 17.
Vale will receive $290 million for the sale, in which Sumitomo is also participating.
The Canadian open pit nickel mine and concentrator is expected to reach full capacity in August.
The Itabira complex produced almost 36 million tonnes of iron ore in 2019.
Queensland has designated the 20-million tonne per year project a "coordinated" one, which will get it fast-tracked.
Level one emergency alert issued for three inactive tailings dams in the state of Minas Gerais.
The companies are part of Norcat’s project to develop, test, and deploy technology-enabled blended learning programs.
A Brazilian judge ordered the closure of the Conceição, Cauê and Periquito mines after 188 workers tested positive for covid-19.
The new Mining Power Rankings are live. Vote for the sector’s leaders in each of the Large-, Small-, and Micro-Cap leagues.