Deep sea mining puts $560 billion in land extraction at risk — report
Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.
Brazilian miner Vale SA is mulling potential partnerships for its base metals business, chief executive Eduardo Bartolomeo said on Friday, while reiterating that the unit’s assets are not for sale.
Bartolomeo said in a conference call with analysts that a partnership might be a value-unlocking move for the unit. Vale had announced last month a reorganization of its Brazil base metals business, which includes copper and nickel assets.
(By Marta Nogueira; Editing by Steven Grattan)
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