Brazil’s new bill tightens safety rules for upstream mining dams
Brazil’s Senate has passed a new bill that introduces tighter rules regulating the safety and...
Brazil state Minas Gerais asks court to freeze Vale asset worth $4.78bn
The Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has asked a judge to order iron ore miner...
Brazilian miner Vale secures approval for $1.5bn Serra Sul 120 project
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale has received board approval to proceed further with the Serra...
Horizonte secures $325m financing for Araguaia nickel project in Brazil
Nickel development company Horizonte Minerals has secured a $325m syndicated loan to fund the construction...
Vale reportedly eyes mine expansions and restart of Samarco
Brazilian iron ore miner Vale’s executives reportedly said that the company is sending a proposal...
Vale and Progress Rail develop first 100% battery-powered locomotive
Brazilian mining major Vale, in partnership with Caterpillar company Progress Rail, is developing a new...
Brazilian court orders Vale to pay $1.4bn for Brumadinho dam damages
A Brazilian court has ordered iron ore miner Vale to pay BRL7.9bn ($1.47B) in guarantees,...
Vale Verde, Appian conduct first blast at Serrote project in Brazil
Mineração Vale Verde (MVV) and Appian Capital Advisory announced that the first blast has been...
Kobe Steel, Vale and Mitsui partner on low-carbon steelmaking products
Brazilian miner Vale and Japanese firms Kobe Steel and Mitsui have signed a non-binding heads...
Epiroc and Vale finalise ‘Batteries as a Service’ deal
Brazilian mining major Vale and Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc have finalised their ‘Batteries as...