Vale to suspend disposal from Brucutu mine at Laranjeiras dam, lowers production outlook
The measure will reduce Brucutu's iron ore output by 1.5 million tonnes a month.
The measure will reduce Brucutu's iron ore output by 1.5 million tonnes a month.
The two executives are Marcio Hamilton Ferreira, chair of the finance committee, and Marcelo Augusto Dutra, who leads the compliance committee.
Pedra Branca underground mine is expected to have an annual production of about 18,000 tonnes of copper and 11,000 ounces of gold over an eight-year mine life.
The move could have severe implications for the country’s balance of payments and currency, as coal is by far its biggest source of export earnings.
Vale said its annual assets review of its base metals and coal business is still underway and further impairments charges that would also impact fiscal year 2019 cannot be ruled out.
Under Indonesian mining rules, foreign controlled miners are required to reduce their ownership to 49% or below within 10 years of starting operations.
Vale is on course to end 2019 with roughly $18 billion in adjusted Ebitda.
Highlights include 5.08 g/t gold over 18 metres, 4.24 g/t gold over 21 metres and 15.88 g/t gold over 6 metres.
The US regulator decided to proceed with the probe of the company last week after a meeting with Brazilian prosecutors.
The outlook change is due to "greater visibility on sales expected for the fourth quarter."
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