Minas Gerais
Brazil's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has sued mining giant Vale, seeking to freeze R$1 billion in assets and halt operations at the Fábrica Mine in Minas Gerais after a spill of 262,000 cubic meters of water and sediments that caused environmental damage. The incident took place on January 25, 2026, impacting streams feeding the Maranhão and Paraopeba rivers. The lawsuit points to violations of environmental licenses and delays in notifying authorities.
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The Minas Gerais government raised the fine on miner Vale from R$ 1.7 million to R$ 3.3 million due to drainage system failures in two mines that experienced leaks on January 25, 2026. The decision accounts for the company's history of recidivism and contrasts with Vale's claim that no tailings were transported. Measures include suspending operations at one mine to prevent environmental risks.