Japan’s JFE says no impact on iron ore buying after Vale dam disaster
We need to closely watch Vale's overall output and how it will impact on iron ore markets going forward.
Japan’s Mitsui trims FY profit outlook, to keep stake in Vale
"Vale is an important strategic partner"
Vale says alarms didn’t go off on time in Brumadinho due to ‘speed’ of sludge
The argument is being harshly criticized by experts and locals, who believe the law-enforced audible could have saved lives.
Moody’s weighs in on Vale dam disaster
The financial penalties related to the dam collapse may prove even larger than those for Samarco.
Fortescue says Vale impact uncertain, sees demand for mid-grade iron ore
The loss of about 40 million tonnes of annual supply is expected to boost demand for Australian ore.
Brazilian prosecutors freeze over $219m of Vale’s assets
Funds expected to be used as compensation for the victims of last week’s tailing burst, which killed at least 99 people.
Vale postpones release of earnings report due to dam disaster
Vale said it plans to release its fourth quarter earnings report on March 27 rather than Feb. 13 as originally planned.
UN calls for probe into Vale’s tailings as waste heads to Brazilian river system
Brazilian authorities and companies involved with river water management are trying to stop the torrent of mining waste from reaching the Sao Francisco river, a source of drinking water for communities in five of the country's 26 states.
Vale to end use and dismantle all upstream dams after disaster — CEO
Chief Executive Fabio Schvartsman said Vale would halt operations using those dams and spend 5 billion reais ($1.3 billion) to decommission them.
Vale eyed dam design changes in 2009 that may have prevented disaster
The International Coalition of Large Dams (ICOLD) group "is recommending that dams, especially large dams, be built by dam professionals.
