Northern Slope of Brazilian Mine Starts to Crumble But no Rupture of Dam
After months of anticipation, fragments of the northern slope of the Gongo Soco Mine in Barão de Cocais have broken...
May 31, 2019Section
Mining
Mining Industry News News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
There is no Safe Dam in Brazil, Says Minister
Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister, Bento Albuquerque, said on Thursday that there is no safe dam in the country.
May 24, 2019
Vale and China’s CCCC to set up R$1.5 Billion Steel Mill in Pará
Chinese engineering and construction group China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), in partnership with Vale, is initiating the first step to...
May 24, 2019
The Despair of Those Who Live Near Dam Set to Rupture in Brazil
A small city in Minas Gerais has been on waiting mode this week as residents pause to see what will...
May 22, 2019
Strong Increase in Brazil’s Iron Ore Exports
Brazil's iron ore exports rose sharply in the first half of May, data showed on Monday
May 22, 2019 Judge Hikes Vale’s Fine as Residents Wait for Dam to Rupture in Brazil
A Brazilian judge announced on Friday she is increasing the fine to be levied at Vale, to R$300 million (approximately...
May 19, 2019
State Prosecutors Warn of Possible Dam Collapse
The prosecutor’s office for Brazil’s Minas Gerais state warned Thursday that a dam holding back mining waste could collapse in...
May 17, 2019
Major Mining Companies are Among Largest Polluters
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As many as 100 companies are responsible for more than...
May 12, 2019
Transoceanic Iron Ore Market Deficit to Hit 40M Tonnes in 2019
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The transoceanic iron ore market will run a deficit of...
May 10, 2019