Brumadinho victims take Vale deal to Supreme Court
They say the settlement was signed without the participation of the victims and that 20,000 people were excluded.
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Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho
The settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions, unknown damages, and individual rights.
Vale 4Q20 iron ore output lower than estimated
Vale ended 2020 with 322 Mt of production capacity and expects to achieve 350 Mt capacity by the end of 2021.
Vale and Brazil state approach $7bn deal over Brumadinho
According to the attorney general, the settlement is the biggest in Brazil's history, but does not include criminal actions.
Brazil’s 2020 mineral production topped 1 billion tonnes, up 2.5%
The country's mineral exports reached $37 billion, compared to $33 billion in the previous year, bolstered by strong Chinese demand for iron ore.
Mining the Amazon brings low returns for local communities – study
The Amazon currently has more than 4,470 illegal mining sites.
Two years after Brumadinho, still no convictions
Federal investigation over the dam collapse still lack conclusions two years after the disaster that killed 270 people.
SQM shareholders approve $1.1 billion capital increase
The world’s No. 2 lithium producer expects to double its capacity to produce lithium carbonate in Chile.
Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande
Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.
Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes – sources
Replacement of shiploader boom could take months and hit Vale's shipping capacity in 2021.
Uranium Energy shares rise on US approval for Wyoming plant boost
The company received approval to raise the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray plant to 4 million lb of U3O8 per year.
