Vale’s Minas Gerais ops partially reopen after Brazil rains

After halting some of its mines in Brazil on a deluge of rainfall in the country that lead to potential hazards and logistics issues, Vale has confirmed the partial and gradual restart of work in Minas Gerais. The miner said 17 January that it has re-established safety conditions, and thus resumed the Southeastern System, the trains transit on the Estrada…

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Vale treading water as Brazilian rains continue

A deluge of heavy rainfall in southeastern Brazil is having an impact on the iron ore industry in the region, with Vale being one of the miners to idle operational processes – and keep a keen eye on its dams. The producer said 10 January that it has partially halted trains on the Estrada de Ferro Vitória a Minas railway…

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Vale halts Onça Puma mine operations on licensing issue

Vale has confirmed the suspension of operations at its Onça Puma nickel mine in the Para state, Brazil, after being notified by government officials it was out of compliance with its mining license. The miner said Oct. 4 that the Environmental and Sustainability office of the Para State (SEMAS), which according to local reports issued the notification on Oct. 1,…

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